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Pandemic-fuelled rise in passenger misbehaviour taking toll on flight attendants

Pandemic-fuelled rise in passenger misbehaviour taking toll on flight attendants

CALGARY — Passenger disobedience, rudeness and aggressive behaviour is on the rise and directly impacting the health and well-being of airline employees, according to unions representing flight attendants at the country's major airlines.
'It's really scary:' Alberta physicians face more aggressive, misinformed patients

'It's really scary:' Alberta physicians face more aggressive, misinformed patients

EDMONTON — Some family physicians in Alberta say they are dealing with an increasing number of aggressive, misinformed and untrusting patients who want a note exempting them from getting a COVID-19 vaccine.
Jaden Schwartz scores twice as Kraken edge Flames 4-3 in shootout

Jaden Schwartz scores twice as Kraken edge Flames 4-3 in shootout

CALGARY — Jaden Schwartz scored twice on Wednesday, but his assist is what stood out as the highlight as it helped setup Mark Giordano's goal in his triumphant return to Calgary.
CPL Roundup: Late goal lifts Cavalry to 3-2 win over FC Edmonton

CPL Roundup: Late goal lifts Cavalry to 3-2 win over FC Edmonton

EDMONTON — Daan Klomp played hero Wednesday night, scoring in the 80th minute to give Cavalry FC a 3-2 win over FC Edmonton in Canadian Premier League play.
Edmonton Elks say general manager medically exempt from COVID-19 vaccine policy

Edmonton Elks say general manager medically exempt from COVID-19 vaccine policy

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Elks say general manager Brock Sunderland is medically exempt from a team policy requiring staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
'State of crisis': National medical group urges lockdowns in Alberta and Saskatchewan

'State of crisis': National medical group urges lockdowns in Alberta and Saskatchewan

CALGARY — If you think of COVID-19 like a fire, one Grande Prairie doctor would describe Alberta's blaze as out of control with too few resources dedicated to fighting it. Dr.
'Laundry list of facts': Alberta teachers group revives school curriculum criticism

'Laundry list of facts': Alberta teachers group revives school curriculum criticism

EDMONTON — The Alberta Teachers' Association is inviting the minister of education to meet to go over a report containing fierce opposition to the government's proposed curriculum for kindergarten to Grade 6 students.
Enbridge says Line 3 'substantially complete,' will be in service on Friday

Enbridge says Line 3 'substantially complete,' will be in service on Friday

CALGARY — Enbridge Inc.
Former Flames captain returns to Saddledome in Kraken colours

Former Flames captain returns to Saddledome in Kraken colours

CALGARY — Mark Giordano didn't wait until the NHL regular season to return to the Saddledome.
Calgary man convicted of murder in child's death wants second opinion on mental state

Calgary man convicted of murder in child's death wants second opinion on mental state

CALGARY — A sentencing hearing for a Calgary man convicted of second-degree murder in the beating death of his girlfriend's three-year-old daughter was delayed Wednesday after he demanded a second opinion on his psychiatric health.
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