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Alberta premier worries health system losing focus given diffuse roles, priorities

Alberta premier worries health system losing focus given diffuse roles, priorities

EDMONTON — Premier Danielle Smith says she's concerned Alberta’s health-care delivery agency is being pulled in too many directions.
Helicopter in firefighting operation crashes in northwestern Alberta, killing pilot

Helicopter in firefighting operation crashes in northwestern Alberta, killing pilot

PEACE RIVER, Alta. — A helicopter crash in northwestern Alberta has resulted in the third death in recent days involving wildfire-fighting efforts in Canada.
Alberta man faces several drug charges relating to overdose death in April

Alberta man faces several drug charges relating to overdose death in April

CALGARY — An overdose death near Calgary in April has led to several drug-trafficking charges against a 31-year-old man. The family of the woman who died reached out to police to provide evidence of a suspected drug trafficker.
Trucking and logistics firm Mullen Group reports Q2 profit and revenue down

Trucking and logistics firm Mullen Group reports Q2 profit and revenue down

OKOTOKS, Alta. — Mullen Group Ltd. reported its second-quarter profit fell compared with a year ago as the trucking and logistics company saw lower freight volumes. The company says it earned $36.
Wildfire-scarred Alberta Métis settlement pushes for second escape route

Wildfire-scarred Alberta Métis settlement pushes for second escape route

HIGH PRAIRIE, Alta. — The only way in and out of the East Prairie Metis Settlement is a 40-kilometre range road that connects with Highway 2 some 360 kilometres northwest of Edmonton.
Bids climb as Alberta government auctions off 'excellent, dusty' donair suit

Bids climb as Alberta government auctions off 'excellent, dusty' donair suit

HALIFAX — One large donair costume to go, please. The Alberta government is selling a donair costume as a part of its surplus auction.
Canadian wildfires hit Indigenous communities hard, threatening their land and culture

Canadian wildfires hit Indigenous communities hard, threatening their land and culture

EAST PRAIRIE METIS SETTLEMENT, Alberta (AP) — Carrol Johnston counted her blessings as she stood on the barren site where her home was destroyed by a fast-moving wildfire that forced her to flee her northern Alberta community two months ago.
'Still struggling': Victims of Calgary house explosion face challenges after hospital

'Still struggling': Victims of Calgary house explosion face challenges after hospital

CALGARY — Nearly four months after a house explosion sent 10 members of Calgary's South Sudanese community to hospital, many of the victims are still struggling. But they're preparing to participate in a prayer of thanks for their survival on Aug.
Alberta moves to decentralize health-care delivery, 15 years after centralizing it

Alberta moves to decentralize health-care delivery, 15 years after centralizing it

EDMONTON — Alberta's new health minister has been given the go-ahead to decentralize the entire health-care delivery system — 15 years after the province completed a multistage, multiyear process to centralize it.
Inflation relief felt largely at the gas pump; food, housing costs continue to rise

Inflation relief felt largely at the gas pump; food, housing costs continue to rise

CALGARY — The rising cost of living in Canada that has dominated the headlines over the past year is, in many ways, a story about oil.
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