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'Grave risk:' Advocates say inmates should get speedy access to COVID-19 vaccine

'Grave risk:' Advocates say inmates should get speedy access to COVID-19 vaccine

Advocates say inmates should have speedy access to the COVID-19 vaccine, given how susceptible prisons and jails have been to outbreaks and how prevalent chronic disease is in that population.
COVID, custody orders and the holidays

COVID, custody orders and the holidays

Legal Aid Alberta provides tips to keep Christmas about the kids
Train cars carrying crude oil derail, burn north of Seattle

Train cars carrying crude oil derail, burn north of Seattle

Home to five oil refineries, Washington state sees millions of gallons of crude oil move by rail through the state each week, coming from North Dakota and Alberta, Canada, according to the state Department of Ecology.
Banff's elk numbers slightly down

Banff's elk numbers slightly down

“That predation could come from wolves, coyotes, cougars, and/or black and grizzly bears, but we see a lot of activity by the Bow Valley wolves around close to the townsite.”
Christmas comes early as Health Canada authorizes Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine

Christmas comes early as Health Canada authorizes Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine

OTTAWA — Canadians received an early Christmas present on Wednesday as Health Canada declared a new COVID-19 vaccine from U.S.
Churches look for ways to evoke a true Christmas mass in COVID-19 pandemic

Churches look for ways to evoke a true Christmas mass in COVID-19 pandemic

The director of music at Trinity-St. Stephen's United Church in Amherst, N.S. said group song offers a connection that’s especially important in times of crisis.
Dealing with the holiday blues

Dealing with the holiday blues

Although the holidays are a time of joy and happiness for many, others struggle with mental health during the Christmas season.
Federal government announces funding to restore Wood Buffalo National Park

Federal government announces funding to restore Wood Buffalo National Park

Chief Peter Powder of the Mikisew Cree, the First Nation near the park that has been raising concerns about it for years, said he hopes the funding will accompany plans for Indigenous co-management.
Project joy gives seniors and their loved ones a chance to connect

Project joy gives seniors and their loved ones a chance to connect

Alberta mom makes a mission of getting devices in the hands of seniors
Airline watchdog ordered to develop new rules for flight cancellation refunds

Airline watchdog ordered to develop new rules for flight cancellation refunds

At least 3.9 million passengers have been affected by cancelled flights due to COVID-19.
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