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Alberta government to increase food inspector capacity

Alberta government to increase food inspector capacity

Alberta doctors warn forcing changes to physician funding framework could 'kill'

Alberta doctors warn forcing changes to physician funding framework could 'kill'

“Now is the worst time to force these changes through because we need to be 100 per cent focused on COVID-19 and keeping our patients safe and keeping our doctors safe,” said Vesta Michelle Warren, a doctor with the Sundre Medical Clinic.
Update: Alberta suspends environmental reporting requirements over COVID crisis

Update: Alberta suspends environmental reporting requirements over COVID crisis

Guide to which Alberta businesses can stay open and which are closed

Guide to which Alberta businesses can stay open and which are closed

A look at the list issued by the provincial government due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Alberta confirms 117 new cases of COVID-19, two more deaths

Alberta confirms 117 new cases of COVID-19, two more deaths

“The hard truth is things will get worse before they get better,” said Premier Jason Kenney, as he announced rapid COVID-19 testing coming to Alberta
Childcare expanded to all Alberta essential workers

Childcare expanded to all Alberta essential workers

Premier Jason Kenney announces childcare spots to be opened for grocery store clerks, taxi drivers, first responders among more
Parnell will not run in Boston Marathon

Parnell will not run in Boston Marathon

"I totally support the decision," Parnell said. "I think they kind of waited as long as they could but it was a decision that had to be made, there was obviously no question about it. For me, it's really a case of change in priorities and what's important so I'm not going to run in it when it hopefully comes back in September ... I've cancelled my accomodations and flight."
Critics say 'cruel' Alberta education cuts come at the expense of students with disabilities

Critics say 'cruel' Alberta education cuts come at the expense of students with disabilities

“With every cut, directly or indirectly, it is going to impact especially those children who are struggling," said Toby Rabinovitz, executive director of the Learning Disabilities Association of Alberta.
Cochrane doctors pen letter to Guthrie to vet frustrations over UCP cutbacks

Cochrane doctors pen letter to Guthrie to vet frustrations over UCP cutbacks

“Patients need their doctors now more than ever.”
Ninth COVID-19 death in Alberta, 64 new cases confirmed

Ninth COVID-19 death in Alberta, 64 new cases confirmed

Alberta tracking three outbreaks in Edmonton and Calgary long-term care homes
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