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Alberta’s $4,500 cap on soft-tissue claims will remain in place as the Supreme Court of Canada this week refused to take on the issue. The controversial cap had gone through two levels of Alberta’s judicial system.

Influenza is one “gift” you don’t want to give or receive. Alberta Health Services is encouraging Albertans to protect themselves and their families from illness during the holiday season.

December is the month of holiday giving and the month to plan resolutions. Resolve to be involved — volunteer and make an impact in your community. The St.

Health Canada is reminding Canadians of the possible strangulation hazards posed by corded blinds after the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (US CPSC) and the Window Covering Safety Council issued a massive voluntary recall to repair

Local farmers can now win $10,000 from the premier for making local, healthy food. The province announced the new Alberta Food for Health Awards last week.

Canadian auto thieves are refining their tastes, stealing more high-end vehicles, which demonstrates the increased presence of organized crime in the market.

The sooner you smoke after waking, the greater your risk of developing lung cancer, according to a study published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention.

Faithful users of Fountain Park’s aquatic facilities will have to make a splash elsewhere this holiday season. The recreation facility will close its doors for approximately seven days from the evening of Dec.

A provincial grant should spark jobs and quench fires in Alexander next year. The province announced its second round of FireSmart grants last week.

After several weeks of tweaking, trimming and debating, city council has followed through on its promise of delivering a municipal property tax increase of no more than three per cent.