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Alberta smartphone app intends to reduce overdose deaths in drug users at home

Alberta smartphone app intends to reduce overdose deaths in drug users at home

CALGARY — The Alberta government has expanded a smartphone app aimed at preventing overdoses in people using drugs alone at home.
New Ukraine ambassador calls European energy crisis an opportunity for Canada

New Ukraine ambassador calls European energy crisis an opportunity for Canada

CALGARY — Ukraine's new ambassador to Canada issued a call Wednesday to Canadian oil and gas companies to help in the fight against Russia by entering and expanding into the European market.
U.K.-style 'windfall tax' an unacceptable idea: Alberta energy minister

U.K.-style 'windfall tax' an unacceptable idea: Alberta energy minister

CALGARY — As governments around the world grapple with how best to assist citizens with the rising cost of living, Alberta's energy minister is warning that anything resembling the U.K.
Alberta First Nations want consultation, benefits from oilsands carbon storage plans

Alberta First Nations want consultation, benefits from oilsands carbon storage plans

EDMONTON — Several Alberta First Nations have told the province's government and energy industry that they must be consulted and share in the benefits of carbon capture projects near their lands that are crucial to making the oilsands more climate fr
Calgary QB Bo Levi Mitchell optimistic about shoulder, Stampeders in 2022

Calgary QB Bo Levi Mitchell optimistic about shoulder, Stampeders in 2022

CALGARY — Bo Levi Mitchell is confident in his throwing arm to start the CFL season. The veteran Calgary Stampeders quarterback says he felt no pain during training camp in the shoulder that hampered him in 2021.
Avian flu outbreaks confirmed on B.C., Alberta farms after brief pause in cases

Avian flu outbreaks confirmed on B.C., Alberta farms after brief pause in cases

VANCOUVER — The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is reporting more outbreaks of avian flu in British Columbia and Alberta.
Alberta NDP responds to internal letter alleging poor treatment of volunteers

Alberta NDP responds to internal letter alleging poor treatment of volunteers

EDMONTON — A letter from 15 Alberta NDP constituency presidents and regional vice-presidents calls on Opposition Leader Rachel Notley and the party to investigate what it alleges to be a pattern of disrespect and mistreatment of party volunteers.
Alberta Health Services investigates EMS response time in fatal Calgary dog attack

Alberta Health Services investigates EMS response time in fatal Calgary dog attack

CALGARY — Alberta Health Services says it has completed an investigation into why it took 30 minutes for an ambulance to respond after dogs attacked an 86-year-old woman in Calgary.
Alberta mountain town will try to appeal development order by provincial tribunal

Alberta mountain town will try to appeal development order by provincial tribunal

CANMORE, Alta. — A popular Alberta mountain community will try to appeal a decision by a provincial tribunal ordering it to allow two major developments that would almost double the town's population in the coming decades.
Return of Kane, Smith uncertain as Oilers look to build on promising season

Return of Kane, Smith uncertain as Oilers look to build on promising season

EDMONTON — Time will tell if winger Evander Kane and goaltender Mike Smith will still be in orange and blue when the Edmonton Oilers begin their training camp this fall.
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