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Two deputy chief medical officers resign from their positions with Alberta Health

Two deputy chief medical officers resign from their positions with Alberta Health

EDMONTON — Alberta's two deputy chief medical officers of health are leaving their roles — less than a month after Dr. Deena Hinshaw was removed as the province's top doctor.
Alberta introduces bill for $2.8 billion in inflation-fighting payouts, rollbacks

Alberta introduces bill for $2.8 billion in inflation-fighting payouts, rollbacks

EDMONTON — The Alberta government has introduced legislation to implement inflation-fighting rebates and payouts announced recently by Premier Danielle Smith.
Kings lend defenceman Brandt Clarke to Canada's world junior team

Kings lend defenceman Brandt Clarke to Canada's world junior team

CALGARY — The NHL's Los Angeles Kings have loaned defenceman Brandt Clarke to Canada's world junior hockey team ahead of its selection camp for the 2023 world junior championship.
Calgary will host curling's Scotties Tournament of Hearts in 2024

Calgary will host curling's Scotties Tournament of Hearts in 2024

CALGARY — The last time the Scotties Tournament of Hearts took place in Calgary, the curlers could hear toilets flushing as they swept their rocks down the ice due to the lack of spectators.
Alberta, Saskatchewan chiefs call for sovereignty acts to be withdrawn

Alberta, Saskatchewan chiefs call for sovereignty acts to be withdrawn

OTTAWA — First Nations chiefs from Alberta and Saskatchewan are calling for their provinces to toss proposed legislation they say is inherently undemocratic, unconstitutional and infringes on Indigenous rights.
Closing arguments delayed in trial of Alberta Mounties charged with manslaughter

Closing arguments delayed in trial of Alberta Mounties charged with manslaughter

EDMONTON — Closing arguments in the trial of two Alberta Mounties charged with manslaughter have been delayed. Lawyers were to present their final statements to the jury Wednesday but are now scheduled to do so Thursday. Const. Jessica Brown and Cpl.
Decorated speedskater Isabelle Weidemann resets targets post-Beijing

Decorated speedskater Isabelle Weidemann resets targets post-Beijing

CALGARY — Isabelle Weidemann is proud of the state of her Olympic medals. "Super-dented," the Canadian speedskater said cheerfully.
Alberta premier rejects suggestion she erred with bill giving her sweeping powers

Alberta premier rejects suggestion she erred with bill giving her sweeping powers

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is rejecting suggestions she made a mistake when she introduced a bill that would give her cabinet sweeping powers to rewrite laws outside the legislative process.
Alberta looks at arming legislature security guards as part of justice amendments

Alberta looks at arming legislature security guards as part of justice amendments

EDMONTON — Alberta's justice minister has introduced legislation that would arm security officers at the legislature, make it easier to enforce spousal and child support in other jurisdictions and increase the limit on civil claims at the provincial
Alberta to bring in more children's pain medication as illnesses strain hospitals

Alberta to bring in more children's pain medication as illnesses strain hospitals

CALGARY — The Alberta government says it has secured another five million bottles of children's medication for parents to manage fever and pain at home as hospitals continue to feel the strain of several respiratory illnesses.
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