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Alberta drug deaths underreported by 25 per cent: researcher

Alberta drug deaths underreported by 25 per cent: researcher

Alberta’s public substance use surveillance system is significantly under-reporting drug-related deaths, and the gap in data appears to have gotten worse in 2023, according to a prominent Canadian researcher.
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No cougars sightings confirmed in St. Albert, say officials

No cougars sightings confirmed in St. Albert, say officials

The predators are often confused with bobcats, coyotes, cats and dogs
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St. Albert weather: Rain and clouds and clouds and rain

St. Albert weather: Rain and clouds and clouds and rain

The intermittent drizzle and overcast conditions are expected to stick around for the rest of Wednesday
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Better days lie ahead for rural health care, Alberta health minister says

Better days lie ahead for rural health care, Alberta health minister says

Adriana LaGrange says a new plan for rural and remote health care in Alberta will involve unique solutions that close a rural-urban gap. The NDP, meanwhile, says the words are good ones — but the UCP’s record does not instill trust
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St. Albert Victim Services board holds final meeting

St. Albert Victim Services board holds final meeting

St. Albert now covered by Central Alberta Regional Victim Serving Society
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Indigenous hockey players sought for feature film in Alberta

Indigenous hockey players sought for feature film in Alberta

Casting call for coming-of-age hockey comedy 'Smudge the Blades' that will be shooting in Alberta.
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Alberta government launches $7M ad campaign against incoming federal emissions cap

Alberta government launches $7M ad campaign against incoming federal emissions cap

Alberta's government has launched a national ad campaign targeting the federal government's incoming emissions cap for the oil and gas sector.
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J.J. Nearing Catholic school’s namesake remembered

J.J. Nearing Catholic school’s namesake remembered

“Jack” Nearing dies at 92 in Calgary
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Alberta to launch new primary care agency by next month in health overhaul

Alberta to launch new primary care agency by next month in health overhaul

Alberta's health minister says a new agency responsible for primary health care should be up and running by next month.
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St Albert weather: Sun and clouds before the rain comes

St Albert weather: Sun and clouds before the rain comes

Overnight temperatures will drop to a low of 7 C.
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