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Health Canada to review U.S. panel's conclusion that common decongestant doesn't work

Health Canada to review U.S. panel's conclusion that common decongestant doesn't work

Advisers to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration voted unanimously this week against the effectiveness of orally administered decongestantphenylephrine, found in medications such as Sudafed and DayQuil.
Pilot lithium plant could lead to 1,000 jobs in Central Alberta

Pilot lithium plant could lead to 1,000 jobs in Central Alberta

Lithium is a key ingredient in batteries, especially for electric vehicles (EVs), but also for cellphones, computers, glass cooktops and other products.  
Canadian airline ordered to pay $1,150 for flight delay

Canadian airline ordered to pay $1,150 for flight delay

Chik Lai claimed $1,200 for the flight delay, $95 for a refund of his baggage fee and $715 for expenses related to the baggage delay.
Alberta singer wins Sirius XM competition

Alberta singer wins Sirius XM competition

Put her on your playlist!  St. Albert country songstress Hailey Benedict has won $25,000 in the Sirius XM Top of the Country competition.
Lawyer asks Supreme Court to hear appeal of Calgary man who killed five

Lawyer asks Supreme Court to hear appeal of Calgary man who killed five

EDMONTON — A lawyer for a man who fatally stabbed five young people at a Calgary house party wants the Supreme Court of Canada to hear an appeal for more freedom.
'Dismissed': Man convicted of murdering Alberta girlfriend in 2002 loses appeal

'Dismissed': Man convicted of murdering Alberta girlfriend in 2002 loses appeal

CALGARY — Alberta's top court has rejected the appeal of a man found guilty of beating and strangling his girlfriend to death more than two decades ago.
$25 million rebuilding plan in place for burned seniors complex

$25 million rebuilding plan in place for burned seniors complex

Fire razed St. Albert seniors building will be rebuilt as active adult luxury rental complex.
Author remembers what it was like to be with Terry Fox on Marathon of Hope

Author remembers what it was like to be with Terry Fox on Marathon of Hope

Bill Vigars accompanied Terry Fox on the Marathon of Hope for three months and has released a new book about his experiences.
Alberta government to help families affected by E. coli outbreak at Calgary daycares

Alberta government to help families affected by E. coli outbreak at Calgary daycares

CALGARY — The Alberta government will immediately give families $2,000 for each child affected by an E. coli outbreak related to several Calgary daycares, Premier Danielle Smith said Friday.
St. Albert MP calls election inquiry delay 'inexcusable'

St. Albert MP calls election inquiry delay 'inexcusable'

St. Albert Conservative MP Michael Cooper says that Liberals “made every effort” to conceal election interference, has no comment on resolutions targeted at transgender people.
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