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COVID-19 vaccinations begin in Alberta, premier warns against queue-jumping

COVID-19 vaccinations begin in Alberta, premier warns against queue-jumping

EDMONTON — COVID-19 vaccinations in Alberta have officially begun and, as lineups form in the coming days, Premier Jason Kenney says he won’t tolerate queue jumping.
'A chance to start a conversation:' Man behind Mr. Covid ads happy with reaction

'A chance to start a conversation:' Man behind Mr. Covid ads happy with reaction

EDMONTON — It was the slogan of another COVID-19 ad that inspired Kurt Beaudoin to create a funny yet villainous character who has already become a household name in Alberta.
Husky, Cenovus shareholders vote in favour of combined company, clearing major hurdle

Husky, Cenovus shareholders vote in favour of combined company, clearing major hurdle

CALGARY — Shareholders of two rival energy companies voted in favour of joining forces on Tuesday, clearing the way for Cenovus Energy Inc.'s multi-billion dollar takeover of Husky Energy Inc.
Alberta's first shipment of COVID-19 vaccine arrives in Calgary, premier says

Alberta's first shipment of COVID-19 vaccine arrives in Calgary, premier says

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says the province's first doses of COVID-19 vaccine have arrived.
Two men charged in death of 16-year-old boy in northern Alberta community

Two men charged in death of 16-year-old boy in northern Alberta community

SMOKY LAKE, Alta. — Two men have been charged following the death of a teenage boy in a small community northeast of Edmonton. Alberta RCMP say officers from Smoky Lake responded to a call to help EMS in Goodfish Lake, Alta., about 10:30 p.m. on Oct.
Canadian doctor says world junior hockey can be safe

Canadian doctor says world junior hockey can be safe

EDMONTON — Alberta’s chief medical officer is defending the decision to allow the world junior hockey championship to be played, even while cases mount across Canada during a second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr.
Alberta chief medical officer of health believes world junior hockey can be safe

Alberta chief medical officer of health believes world junior hockey can be safe

EDMONTON — Alberta's top doctor is defending the province's decision to allow the world junior hockey championship to be played in Edmonton later this month while restrictions and cases mount during the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pembina plans $785M in capital spending for 2021, restarts work on two key projects

Pembina plans $785M in capital spending for 2021, restarts work on two key projects

CALGARY — Pembina Pipeline Corp. is planning $785 million in capital spending next year as it moves to restart work on two key projects.
Alberta reports record 22 new COVID deaths, including one linked to outbreak at jail

Alberta reports record 22 new COVID deaths, including one linked to outbreak at jail

EDMONTON — Alberta is reporting a record-breaking 22 new deaths from COVID-19 on the first day of new province-wide measures meant to slow the spread of the virus. The deaths occurred between Dec. 1 and Dec.
Two pedestrians dead after police involved incident in Calgary

Two pedestrians dead after police involved incident in Calgary

CALGARY — The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team is investigating a police involved incident that left two people dead in Calgary Saturday evening. City police say they received a report of an erratic driver in southwest Calgary around 7 p.m.
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