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Alberta Cuts Off Publicly Funded Vaccines to Most Community Clinics: A Blow to Vaccination Rates?

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7 Nov, 2024

Alberta Cuts Off Publicly Funded Vaccines to Most Community Clinics: A Blow to Vaccination Rates?


The Alberta government has announced a permanent end to the wider distribution program of publicly funded vaccines to community medical...

Trudeau's Oil and Gas Emissions Cap: Alberta Premier Calls it a 'Deranged Vendetta'

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5 Nov, 2024

Trudeau's Oil and Gas Emissions Cap: Alberta Premier Calls it a 'Deranged Vendetta'


The Canadian government, led by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, has unveiled a long-awaited plan to cap greenhouse gas emissions from...

Alberta's Minimum Wage Stagnates While Inflation Soars: Is It Time for a Change?

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1 Oct, 2024

Alberta's Minimum Wage Stagnates While Inflation Soars: Is It Time for a Change?


Effective Tuesday, Alberta's minimum wage remains unchanged at $15 per hour, making it one of the lowest in Canada. This...

Alberta Premier Wants to Reinforce Right to Choose Medical Treatments, Protect Gun Owners in Bill of Rights Changes

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25 Sep, 2024

Alberta Premier Wants to Reinforce Right to Choose Medical Treatments, Protect Gun Owners in Bill of Rights Changes


Premier Danielle Smith says she plans to reinforce the right to decide whether to receive a vaccination or other medical...

Saskatchewan Braces for Heavy Rainfall: Up to 100 mm Expected in Some Areas

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18 Sep, 2024

Saskatchewan Braces for Heavy Rainfall: Up to 100 mm Expected in Some Areas


Over 100 mm of rain is possible in some of the hardest-hit areas of the Prairies this week, as a...

Canada to Dispose of Old COVID-19 Vaccines: Leaving a Gap in Access for Millions

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5 Sep, 2024

Canada to Dispose of Old COVID-19 Vaccines: Leaving a Gap in Access for Millions


Most Canadians likely won’t be able to get a COVID-19 vaccine in the month of September after the Public Health...

Alberta's New Committee Aims To Cut Spending, But Will It Be Enough?

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28 Aug, 2024

Alberta's New Committee Aims To Cut Spending, But Will It Be Enough?


Premier Danielle Smith has announced the creation of a new cabinet committee tasked with reviewing government spending in Alberta. This...

Western Crop Innovations: Alberta's New Name for Agricultural Research

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21 Aug, 2024

Western Crop Innovations: Alberta's New Name for Agricultural Research


The Field Crop Development Centre, established in the late '70s, has a new home and a new name — Western...

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Calgary: Potential for Strong Winds and Large Hail

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6 Aug, 2024

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Calgary: Potential for Strong Winds and Large Hail


A severe thunderstorm watch was issued for Calgary just before noon Monday by Environment Canada and Climate Change (ECCC). The...

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