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New pay model for Alberta nurses who start primary care clinics
The Government of Alberta hopes a new compensation model will lead to more people being able to access primary care.They have released more details about the Nurse Practitioner Primary Care Program, w...
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Wildfire triggers evacuations, state of local emergency near Chetwynd, B.C.
CHETWYND, B.C. - An out-of-control wildfire in northeastern British Columbia has triggered the province's first evacuation of this year's fire season. The Peace River Regional District declared a stat...
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Government aiming to make Alberta become a hydrogen powerhouse
The Alberta government says it is investing $57 million to support new hydrogen technologies that are expected to reduce emissions, grow the economy and help the province keep powering the world.Accor...
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National Day of Mourning ceremony goes Friday at Bower Ponds
This Friday, the National Day of Mourning will be observed in Red Deer with a ceremony at Bower Ponds.The annual day falls on Sunday, April 28, but an event is being hosted a couple days earlier to ho...
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Skinner has confidence of his coach, but playoff goaltending a concern for Oilers
EDMONTON - Despite some ugly early-series numbers, Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner still has the faith of his coach. Skinner gave up three goals on the first seven shots he faced in Wednesda...
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Alberta government revealing legislation today to strengthen local elections
The Alberta government will this afternoon reveal legislation they say will strengthen local elections and governance.Municipal affairs minister Ric McIver will introduce the legislation around 3 p.m....
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Caution urged due to dry spring conditions in Red Deer
Red Deer Emergency Services is asking residents to exercise extra caution due to the dry conditions across the region. Officials say Red Deer's current fire danger risk is Very High, as determined by ...
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NHL, Rogers reach exclusive agreement with Prime Video for Monday night NHL games
TORONTO - Rogers Communications and the NHL have reached an exclusive agreement with Amazon's Prime Video to carry Monday regular-season games in Canada for the next two seasons. Rogers and the league...
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Keep Sarnia plastic plant shut until First Nation says it's safe: environment groups
OTTAWA - International environmental advocates are calling for a petrochemical plant in southern Ontario to remain closed in light of reports about a benzene leak that continues to affect a neighbouri...
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Canada downs Australia to qualify for playoffs at mixed curling worlds
STERSUND, Sweden - Canada's Kadriana and Colton Lott scored an 11-4 win over Australia on Thursday, securing their spot in the playoffs at the world mixed doubles curling championship. The husband-and...
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