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UCP members pass resolution at AGM calling for privately funded health care option

EDMONTON — Members of Alberta's governing United Conservative Party have narrowly endorsed a resolution at their party's annual general meeting that supports the option of a privately funded and privately managed health-care system that would operate
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O'Toole and Kenney sit side-by-side for livestream without wearing masks

NOBLEFORD, Alta. — Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole praised Alberta Premier Jason Kenney for his province's handling of COVID-19 as the two sat side-by-side during a livestream on Saturday, while neither leader wore a mask.
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Saskatchewan NDP leader warns voters of Alberta-style cuts if Moe wins election

Saskatchewan NDP Leader Ryan Meili raised the prospect Saturday that re-electing Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe could lead to Alberta-style health-care cuts and privatization.
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COVID-19 outbreaks declared in 2 hospitals in Edmonton zone; case numbers on the rise

COVID-19 outbreaks declared in 2 hospitals in Edmonton zone; case numbers on the rise

EDMONTON — High hospitalization rates for COVID-19 are partly due to recent outbreaks at those facilities, Alberta's chief medical officer of health said as she warned of case numbers spiking in the province's two largest cities. Dr.
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Calfrac investors approve company plan over Wilks Brothers takeover

CALGARY — Shareholders in debt-laden Calgary-based Calfrac Well Services Ltd. have narrowly approved a recapitalization plan proposed by management, thus setting aside a takeover offer from Texas rival Wilks Brothers, LLC.
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'First guys out:' western Canadian air tanker fleet busy despite drop in wildfires

'First guys out:' western Canadian air tanker fleet busy despite drop in wildfires

RED DEER, Alta. — A family-run company providing air-tanker support to control menacing wildfires in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba and Yukon is a little less busy these days, but it has nothing to do with the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Flames sign forward Andrew Mangiapane to two-year deal with AAV of US$2,425 million

Flames sign forward Andrew Mangiapane to two-year deal with AAV of US$2,425 million

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames have signed forward Andrew Mangiapane to a two year contract with an annual average value of US$2,425 million.
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AltaGas agrees to pay $715 million to double stake in midstream firm Petrogas

CALGARY — AltaGas Ltd. says it has agreed to pay $715 million in cash to privately held SAM Holdings Ltd. to double its ownership share in oil and gas liquids handling firm Petrogas Energy Corp. to 74 per cent.
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Man wanted for second-degree murder following fatal shooting in Edmonton

EDMONTON — Police have identified a suspect in the shooting death of an Edmonton man. A statement from the Edmonton Police Service says an arrest warrant has been issued for 31-year-old Aaron Atchooay.
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Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says political staff have taken 7 per cent pay cut

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says political staff have taken 7 per cent pay cut

AIRDRIE, Alta. — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says his government's political staffers have taken a seven per cent pay cut and he's using that as a warning to the province's public-sector unions.
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