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Edmonton's public school board asks province to allow mask mandates during outbreaks

Edmonton's public school board asks province to allow mask mandates during outbreaks

EDMONTON — Alberta's second-largest school district is asking the provincial government for clarity on whether it can require masks when a school has a respiratory illness outbreak.
RCMP release more information about four victims of northern Alberta house fire

RCMP release more information about four victims of northern Alberta house fire

FOX LAKE, Alta. — RCMP have released more information about four people found dead Saturday after a house fire in northern Alberta. The dead have been identified as a 78-year-old man and woman, an eight-year-old boy, and a seven-year-old girl.
New Alberta parks ministry to focus on tourism and opening new campgrounds

New Alberta parks ministry to focus on tourism and opening new campgrounds

EDMONTON — The head of the new provincial ministry that oversees Alberta's parks says there will be a new emphasis on putting people in them.
Alberta finance minister says legislation coming to re-index taxes, benefits

Alberta finance minister says legislation coming to re-index taxes, benefits

EDMONTON — Alberta’s finance minister says there will be legislation next month to re-index both income tax brackets and benefit payments for seniors andthe severely handicapped.
'Profane, abusive and insulting:' Veteran Alberta police officer fired over memes

'Profane, abusive and insulting:' Veteran Alberta police officer fired over memes

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — A police chief in southern Alberta says the firing of a veteran officer for misconduct was necessary to provide a safe and respectful workplace.
Luge Canada the latest Canadian sport organization to join Abuse-Free Sport

Luge Canada the latest Canadian sport organization to join Abuse-Free Sport

CALGARY — Luge Canada has joined Abuse-Free Sport, the federal government's new independent program to prevent and address maltreatment in sport.
FTX deal to buy Canadian crypto platform Bitvo terminated

FTX deal to buy Canadian crypto platform Bitvo terminated

CALGARY — Canadian crypto trading platform Bitvo Inc. says its deal to be acquired by FTX, the crypto-exchange giant that collapsed last week and filed for bankruptcy, will not go ahead.
Calgary Flames narrowly defeat LA Kings 6-5

Calgary Flames narrowly defeat LA Kings 6-5

CALGARY — After losing 100-point wingers Johnny Gaudreau and Matthew Tkachuk in the off-season, it has taken a while for Calgary centre Elias Lindholm to find chemistry with new linemates, but it is finally starting to come together.
Alberta replaces chief medical officer of health who oversaw COVID-19 pandemic

Alberta replaces chief medical officer of health who oversaw COVID-19 pandemic

EDMONTON — Dr. Deena Hinshaw, the chief medical officer of health who became the face of Alberta’s public health response to the COVID-19 pandemic, has been officially removed from her post.
Alberta premier says no school mask rules as viral cases rise, jamming hospitals

Alberta premier says no school mask rules as viral cases rise, jamming hospitals

EDMONTON — Premier Danielle Smith says she won't mandate masks in schools as Alberta fights a wave of viral illnesses that is sending thousands of students home sick and pushing hospital capacity to the brink.
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