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Alberta health minister says latest COVID-19 variant may have reached a plateau

Alberta health minister says latest COVID-19 variant may have reached a plateau

EDMONTON — The Alberta government says the number of COVID-19 infections continues to increase in the province but cases with the latest variant of the virus may have reached a plateau.
Alberta introduces bill for electricity bill rebates, possible natural gas rebates

Alberta introduces bill for electricity bill rebates, possible natural gas rebates

EDMONTON — The Alberta government has introduced legislation that would fulfil a promise to provide $150 in electricity rebates.
Scott Smith replaces retiring Tom Renney as Hockey Canada chief executive officer

Scott Smith replaces retiring Tom Renney as Hockey Canada chief executive officer

CALGARY — Hockey Canada executed an uncomplicated succession plan in its leadership, naming Scott Smith the next chief executive officer to replace the retiring Tom Renney.
RCMP investigation complete: Prosecutors have report on fatal Icefield bus rollover

RCMP investigation complete: Prosecutors have report on fatal Icefield bus rollover

CALGARY — A final RCMP report into the fatal rollover of an all-terrain tour bus at the Columbia Icefield in the Rocky Mountains is in the hands of prosecutors.
'The way democracy works:' Alberta town votes against ending century-old alcohol ban

'The way democracy works:' Alberta town votes against ending century-old alcohol ban

RAYMOND, ALBERTA — The council of a southern Alberta town that has been dry for more than a century has voted against a motion to allow restaurants to serve alcohol.
Priced out of Ontario, homebuyers turn their eyes to the Calgary real estate market

Priced out of Ontario, homebuyers turn their eyes to the Calgary real estate market

CALGARY — As Ontario's sizzling real estate market puts home ownership out of reach for many Canadians, a growing number of prospective buyers are looking west in hopes of achieving their white-picket-fence dreams.
Miner signs deal with Alberta on turning coal proposal to renewable energy project

Miner signs deal with Alberta on turning coal proposal to renewable energy project

One of the companies that had planned to build an open-pit coal mine in the Rocky Mountains has signed an agreement with an Alberta government agency to work toward converting the project to renewable energy.
Man guilty in gas-and-dash death of Alberta gas station owner out on day parole

Man guilty in gas-and-dash death of Alberta gas station owner out on day parole

A man who pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the gas-and-dash death of an Alberta gas station owner has been granted day parole.
Edmonton will be sole host world junior men's hockey championship in August

Edmonton will be sole host world junior men's hockey championship in August

CALGARY — Edmonton will be the sole host of the 2022 men's world junior championship and the Hlinka Gretzky Cup will be held in Red Deer, Alta., this summer.
New date, lower prices unveiled for Shaw Charity Classic in Calgary

New date, lower prices unveiled for Shaw Charity Classic in Calgary

CALGARY — The Shaw Charity Classic has announced a new midsummer date and lower prices to help celebrate its 10th anniversary. The only Canadian event on the PGA Tour Champions calendar will be held Aug. 1-7 at Canyon Meadows Golf and Country Club.
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