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Friends of Medicare executive director calls for Alberta's health minister to resign

Friends of Medicare executive director calls for Alberta's health minister to resign

The executive director of Friends of Medicare, Chris Gallaway says the Health Minister of Alberta, Adriana LaGrange must step aside immediately. 
Burnco gravel pit brought to Land and Property Rights Tribunal

Burnco gravel pit brought to Land and Property Rights Tribunal

Rocky View County residents objected to permits granted for both an asphalt plant and gravel washing plant at the Cochrane West mine.
Saint John, Calgary are the cities that would be hit hardest by U.S. tariffs: report

Saint John, Calgary are the cities that would be hit hardest by U.S. tariffs: report

Calgary, Saint John, N.B. and Windsor, Ont. are the Canadian cities that would be hit the hardest by U.S. tariffs, says new research by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce.
Saskatchewan government extended access to breast cancer diagnostics in Calgary

Saskatchewan government extended access to breast cancer diagnostics in Calgary

According to the SHA, the implementation of the Out-of-Province Program has significantly reduced wait times for urgent breast biopsies from November 2023 to date, bringing them in line with the clinically recommended target of three weeks or less,
Trudeau says Canada will push back on U.S. tariffs with Trump administration

Trudeau says Canada will push back on U.S. tariffs with Trump administration

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday Ottawa will work to convince U.S. President Donald Trump that his "unacceptable" steel and aluminum tariffs will hurt both countries.
Canadians sitting second and third after opening day of Invictus Games skeleton

Canadians sitting second and third after opening day of Invictus Games skeleton

Skeleton concludes Tuesday as Nordic skiing, biathlon, snowboarding and alpine skiing kick off
Four die in Alberta crash that police say happened after report of impaired driving

Four die in Alberta crash that police say happened after report of impaired driving

Four people have died in a crash in northern Alberta that police say happened shortly after they got reports about an impaired driver.
Canmore's peak season paid parking could hit $5 an hour

Canmore's peak season paid parking could hit $5 an hour

An increase in paid parking could be coming later this year in Canmore.
Alberta government data shows decrease in opioid deaths and overdoses—but some are dying more than others

Alberta government data shows decrease in opioid deaths and overdoses—but some are dying more than others

Drug-poisoning deaths in Alberta have dropped nearly 40 per cent since 2023, according to data from the provincial government. But a deeper look is needed to understand the full picture, harm reduction advocates say.
Using smart technologies and artificial intelligence in food packaging can reduce food waste

Using smart technologies and artificial intelligence in food packaging can reduce food waste

Innovations in food packaging that integrate smart technologies can reduce food waste and help address food insecurity.
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