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Alberta says surgery backlog has stabilized at 81,600 following latest COVID outbreak

Alberta says surgery backlog has stabilized at 81,600 following latest COVID outbreak

EDMONTON — Alberta’s health minister says the province's backlog of surgeries has stabilized and the government will focus on reducing it over the coming months.
Alberta First Nations say coal company misrepresenting relationships to review group

Alberta First Nations say coal company misrepresenting relationships to review group

Two Alberta First Nations say a coal company hoping to develop a mine in the province's Rocky Mountains isn't being forthcoming with a federal agency about its relationship with their communities.
Edmonton police officer charged with sexual assault, other offences: ASIRT

Edmonton police officer charged with sexual assault, other offences: ASIRT

EDMONTON — Alberta’s police watchdog says it has charged an Edmonton Police Service officer with sexual assault, breach of trust and unauthorized computer use.
Dubreuil aims to keep hot streak going at World Cup speedskating stop in Calgary

Dubreuil aims to keep hot streak going at World Cup speedskating stop in Calgary

CALGARY — Like several of his Canadian teammates, Laurent Dubreuil has set his sights on winning World Cup long-track speedskating medals in Calgary this weekend. The 29-year-old from Levis, Que.
Limits on oil production no longer needed, Alberta government says

Limits on oil production no longer needed, Alberta government says

CALGARY — Alberta will let its oil production curtailment policy expire on Dec. 31. UCP Energy Minister Sonya Savage says the province has not set production limits on the oil industry since December of 2020.
Calgary and Edmonton see spike in opioid-related emergency medical calls

Calgary and Edmonton see spike in opioid-related emergency medical calls

CALGARY — Alberta's public health agency is alerting the public about a spike in opioid-related emergency medical calls in the province's two major cities. From Nov. 29 to Dec.
'I love you forever': Passenger pleads guilty in hit-and-run death of Calgary officer

'I love you forever': Passenger pleads guilty in hit-and-run death of Calgary officer

CALGARY — The wife of a police officer killed in a hit and run says she lost her love and best friend at what should have been the happiest time in their lives.
Politicians raise concerns about carbon pricing benefits given to oilsands companies

Politicians raise concerns about carbon pricing benefits given to oilsands companies

EDMONTON — Federal and Alberta Opposition politicians want the province to be more transparent about a government program supporting profitable oilsands and other energy companies that say carbon pricing hurts their competitiveness.
Company behind proposed Calgary-Banff rail link asks province to kick in

Company behind proposed Calgary-Banff rail link asks province to kick in

CALGARY — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney said Wednesday his government sees potential merit in a proposed $1.
Alberta government passes rules on election dates, financing as fall sitting wraps up

Alberta government passes rules on election dates, financing as fall sitting wraps up

EDMONTON — The Alberta government wrapped up its fall sitting Wednesday after Premier Jason Kenney’s United Conservatives debated long into the early morningto pass a controversial election financing bill.
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