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Kenney defends COVID-19 caucus criticism, says final decisions rest with government

Kenney defends COVID-19 caucus criticism, says final decisions rest with government

Critics say UCP caucus members who are challenging lockdown rules are undermining Premier Jason Kenney's authority. Kenney says the members are representing their constituents and it's a matter of free speech.
Alberta, Ottawa to distribute $465M to COVID-19 front-line workers

Alberta, Ottawa to distribute $465M to COVID-19 front-line workers

Province is giving $1,200 payments to about 380,000 public and private-sector front-line workers. Recipients include gas-station attendants, school-bus drivers, social workers, grocery cashiers, custodians, hospital orderlies, pharmacy assistants, counsellors and nurses.
Markers of place and connection

Markers of place and connection

The museum has lined up a series of virtual presentations on cultural tattooing and cultural appropriation.
Widow of Airdrie cancer patient lauds benefits of psychedelic therapy

Widow of Airdrie cancer patient lauds benefits of psychedelic therapy

Airdrie resident Tony White was Alberta’s first official cancer patient to receive the go-ahead to undergo psilocybin (psychedelic mushroom) therapy.
LETTER: Holiday meals

LETTER: Holiday meals

"Best money we spent all year!"
Banff hotels drop $176 million in assessed value

Banff hotels drop $176 million in assessed value

Banff's residential property assessments remain relatively stable, decreasing about one per cent.
Feds promise billions in new funds to build, expand public transit systems

Feds promise billions in new funds to build, expand public transit systems

About $6 billion will be available to municipalities right away for projects that are ready to go, according to the government, while the remainder will go into a $3-billion-per-year fund starting in 2026-27.
Beauty knows no colour, but the fashion industry does

Beauty knows no colour, but the fashion industry does

Fashion will be the topic of discussion during Friday's screening as part of the library's Black Film Watch Parties.
Canada's speedskaters energized by unexpected results ahead of world championship

Canada's speedskaters energized by unexpected results ahead of world championship

"While they've had some really awesome experiences skating outside, there is nothing that can replace being on fast ice, world-class ice, which we had in Calgary and we will have again."
COLUMN: When your 'Aha' moment becomes another person's 'Ouch'

COLUMN: When your 'Aha' moment becomes another person's 'Ouch'

"If you really need to talk to somebody about your anti-racism journey, reach out to your white friends. Because the fact of the matter is, everyday people of colour have conversations about race thrust upon us, with or without our consent. It would be nice if those around us didn’t add to that load."
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