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Alberta Health Services no longer requires COVID-19 immunization for its workers

Alberta Health Services no longer requires COVID-19 immunization for its workers

Alberta Health Services says it is rescinding its COVID-19 immunization policy for its workers. The agency says workers, as well as new hires and students, will no longer be required to have at least two vaccine doses
Former Edmonton nightclub employee loses appeal of sex assault conviction

Former Edmonton nightclub employee loses appeal of sex assault conviction

EDMONTON — An appeal by a former Edmonton nightclub employee who was found guilty of sexually assaulting five women has been dismissed.
'Keep our people safe': Alberta First Nation wants to move ahead with police force

'Keep our people safe': Alberta First Nation wants to move ahead with police force

SIKSIKA, Alta. — The Alberta government and a southern Alberta First Nation are calling on Ottawa to eliminate a roadblock preventing the creation of a new Indigenous police force.
Judge denies bail for fourth murder conspiracy suspect in Coutts, Alta. protest

Judge denies bail for fourth murder conspiracy suspect in Coutts, Alta. protest

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — A judge has denied bail for the fourth man charged with conspiracy to commit murder at a border blockade earlier this year in southern Alberta.
Precision Drilling buying Canadian well servicing business from High Arctic

Precision Drilling buying Canadian well servicing business from High Arctic

CALGARY — Precision Drilling Corp. has signed a deal to buy the Canadian well servicing business of High Arctic Energy Services Inc. for $38.2 million in cash.
Suncor reaches deal with activist investor Elliott Investment Management

Suncor reaches deal with activist investor Elliott Investment Management

CALGARY — Suncor Energy Inc. says it has reached a deal with activist investor Elliott Investment Management LP that will see it undertake a strategic review of its downstream retail business with the goal of "unlocking shareholder value.
Bull rider Buttar fit to be tied in Stampede rodeo

Bull rider Buttar fit to be tied in Stampede rodeo

CALGARY — Dakota Buttar didn’t mind sharing the spotlight with Shane Proctor at the Calgary Stampede rodeo on Sunday. Both Buttar and Proctor posted scores of 88.
Edmonton Oilers sign former Vegas forward Mattias Janmark

Edmonton Oilers sign former Vegas forward Mattias Janmark

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Mattias Janmark to a one-year, US$1.25-million contract.
Canada's oilsands look into use of nuclear power as 'net zero changes everything'

Canada's oilsands look into use of nuclear power as 'net zero changes everything'

CALGARY — The pressing global need to slash emissions in the face of a growing climate crisis is driving renewed interest in nuclear power — and few places more sothan in Canada's oilsands.
'I got the call back': Alberta police and emergency services recruit Indigenous youth

'I got the call back': Alberta police and emergency services recruit Indigenous youth

Const. Tasha Melting Tallow hopes her story will help convince Indigenous youth to consider law enforcement as a lifelong career
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