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Calgary mayor wants province to reverse changes to emergency medical dispatch

Calgary mayor wants province to reverse changes to emergency medical dispatch

CALGARY — The mayor of Calgary wants the Alberta government to reverse its decision to consolidate emergency medical dispatch, but the province says it will wait for the results of two investigations into a delayed ambulance response.
Jones says Elks going back to 'square one' this season after dismal 2021 campaign

Jones says Elks going back to 'square one' this season after dismal 2021 campaign

EDMONTON — Chris Jones didn’t mince words when asked about the state of the Edmonton Elks as they attempt to recover from one of the worst seasons in franchise history — and a pre-season that hasn’t answered a lot of lingering questions about this te
September sentencing date for Calgary man who killed girlfriend and her daughter

September sentencing date for Calgary man who killed girlfriend and her daughter

CALGARY — A man who admitted to murdering his former girlfriend and was eventually convicted of killing her young daughter is scheduled to be sentenced in September.
Paredes, Carey lead Stampeders to 30-27 season-opening win over Alouettes

Paredes, Carey lead Stampeders to 30-27 season-opening win over Alouettes

CALGARY — Pulling wins out of tight games in the final three minutes was among coach Dave Dickenson's stated goals for the Calgary Stampeders during training camp.
Alberta orders outside review into ambulance response time to dog attack victim

Alberta orders outside review into ambulance response time to dog attack victim

CALGARY — Alberta Health Services says there will be an independent review into why it took an ambulance 30 minutes to get to an 86-year-old woman who had been attacked by three dogs.
Province demanded plan: Edmonton mayor outlines ways city will try to curb crime

Province demanded plan: Edmonton mayor outlines ways city will try to curb crime

Edmonton Mayor Amarjeet Sohi highlighted provincial funding discrepancies between his city and Calgary to tackle homelessness as he outlined Thursday a plan to address rising crime in the downtown area.
Four cases of monkeypox recorded in Alberta as COVID-19 hospitalizations fall

Four cases of monkeypox recorded in Alberta as COVID-19 hospitalizations fall

Alberta's Chief Medical Officer of Health says the province has now recorded four cases of monkeypox. Dr. Deena Hinshaw says all four cases involve adults who are now self-isolating and helping health officials trace their close contacts.
Judge denies bail for third suspect in southern Alberta border blockade

Judge denies bail for third suspect in southern Alberta border blockade

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — A judge has denied bail for a third man charged with conspiracy to commit murder at a border blockade earlier this year in southern Alberta. Anthony Olienick appeared by video today in Court of Queen's Bench in Lethbridge, Alta.
'Remove the hate': Alta Walmart shooter to serve 10 years before eligible for parole

'Remove the hate': Alta Walmart shooter to serve 10 years before eligible for parole

RED DEER, Alta. — A judge says a man who committed a "senseless and horrific act of violence" when he shot a shopper outside a central Alberta Walmart must serve 10 years before he can apply for parole.
Canadian diver Caeli McKay finds her strength during and after Olympic Games

Canadian diver Caeli McKay finds her strength during and after Olympic Games

CALGARY — Caeli McKay doesn't call herself a wimp anymore because she knows she's not. The Canadian diver has discovered in herself a battler who can compete in pain at the highest levels of her sport.
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