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Alberta announces $11 million in grants to improve palliative and end-of-life care

Alberta announces $11 million in grants to improve palliative and end-of-life care

EDMONTON — The Alberta government says the remaining $11 million out of $20 million it promised for palliative and end-of-life care will be allotted through a series of grants. The government announced the $20 million in September 2020.
Veteran long-snapper Randy Chevrier is back with the Calgary Stampeders

Veteran long-snapper Randy Chevrier is back with the Calgary Stampeders

CALGARY — Randy Chevrier is back with the Calgary Stampeders. The veteran long-snapper signed with Calgary on Thursday, along with linebacker/long snapper Ben Whiting.
Burnaby refinery maintaining fuel supply as Trans Mountain remains closed

Burnaby refinery maintaining fuel supply as Trans Mountain remains closed

CALGARY — While British Columbians in flood-affected communities continue to see lineups and sporadic outages at gas stations, experts say the province is not in any immediate danger of running out of fuel. However, in the longer-term, B.C.
Fundraising questions raised as Kenney, UCP delegates prepare for annual meeting

Fundraising questions raised as Kenney, UCP delegates prepare for annual meeting

EDMONTON — Two legislature members are asking Alberta’s chief electoral officer to investigate allegations of potential fundraising violations tied to this weekend's annual meeting of Premier Jason Kenney’s United Conservative Party.
Alberta announces $21.5 million to aid homeless, other vulnerable residents

Alberta announces $21.5 million to aid homeless, other vulnerable residents

EDMONTON — The Alberta government says it will boost spending to help those experiencing homelessness, a population that has surged during the COVID-19 pandemic. Premier Jason Kenney announced $21.
Empty shelves, higher prices expected as B.C. floods disrupt supply chains

Empty shelves, higher prices expected as B.C. floods disrupt supply chains

CALGARY — Catastrophic flooding in British Columbia has crippled rail lines and washed out essential highways, making it likely that Canadian consumers will face higher prices and shortages of in-demand items in the months to come.
Canada in uncharted territory, atop CONCACAF World Cup qualifying with 6 more games

Canada in uncharted territory, atop CONCACAF World Cup qualifying with 6 more games

EDMONTON — Canada finds itself in uncharted territory in its quest for a berth in the FIFA 2022 Qatar World Cup — alone in top spot of CONCACAF's final round of qualifying with six games to go.
The Iceteca: Canada beats Mexico 2-1 in Edmonton chill

The Iceteca: Canada beats Mexico 2-1 in Edmonton chill

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — In the chill of what was dubbed “Iceteca Stadium," Canada beat Mexico in a World Cup qualifier for the first time since 1976.
Larin scores twice to lift Canada to 2-1 win over Mexico, and into top spot in group

Larin scores twice to lift Canada to 2-1 win over Mexico, and into top spot in group

EDMONTON — When Cyle Larin showed up in Edmonton ahead of Canada’s World Cup qualifying matches against Costa Rica and Mexico, he was so sick that he couldn’t eat.
Kenney backbencher delivers blunt warning on ignoring party member concerns

Kenney backbencher delivers blunt warning on ignoring party member concerns

EDMONTON — A United Conservative backbencher is delivering a blunt warning to Alberta Premier Jason Kenney that his party is in trouble and needs to heed the growing concerns of its members.
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