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Alberta extends freeze on new photo radar, makes changes to reduce 'cash cow' factor

Alberta extends freeze on new photo radar, makes changes to reduce 'cash cow' factor

Starting in the spring, municipalities will not be allowed to use photo radar in transition zones. Nor will they be allowed to run photo radar in construction zones, except when construction workers are present.
Albertans 60 and older eligible for third shot of COVID-19 vaccine starting next week

Albertans 60 and older eligible for third shot of COVID-19 vaccine starting next week

Albertans who are 18 and older will be eligible for a booster shot early next year.
Fall labour market review highlights worker shortage in Bow Valley

Fall labour market review highlights worker shortage in Bow Valley

“We have seen a big increase in people who worked in the service sector, be it hotels, restaurants, retail, who had time to reflect on their work and they’re calling us and saying they want to work with a career coach to look at their options."
Susan Hughson resigns as head of Alberta Serious Incident Response Team

Susan Hughson resigns as head of Alberta Serious Incident Response Team

Hughson is needed to work on a complex legal case for the Crown that requires her expertise, Justice Minister Kaycee Madu said in an email.
Parks Canada rescue dog, handler save senior in Banff's backcountry

Parks Canada rescue dog, handler save senior in Banff's backcountry

“She was happy to see us and I was so happy to see her,” said a relieved Logan Bennet, the handler of search and rescue dog Leroy.
Alberta, B.C. each confirm first cases of Omicron COVID-19 variant

Alberta, B.C. each confirm first cases of Omicron COVID-19 variant

Federal Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos announced Tuesday that all air travellers entering Canada will be required to take a COVID-19 test, even if they are fully vaccinated, and to isolate until results are available. 
Diabetes has got to go, and here's how

Diabetes has got to go, and here's how

Diabetes can be done before Jan. 1, 2022. There are two campaigns working to make sure that timeline sticks. Find out what's going on and how you can help.
Municipalities push for provincial broadband strategy

Municipalities push for provincial broadband strategy

Roughly 12 per cent of Alberta families, or around 200,000 households, lack the basic speeds the federal government has said are required for adequate Internet service.
Don't touch decorated deer in Okotoks: Fish and Wildlife

Don't touch decorated deer in Okotoks: Fish and Wildlife

Reports of a deer with Christmas lights tangled in its antlers was reported to the provincial agency earlier this month
Abbotsford braces for further flooding as storms pound West Coast

Abbotsford braces for further flooding as storms pound West Coast

Abbotsford Mayor Henry Braun hopes rain over the next four days will be absorbed by existing flooded areas and pumped out into the Fraser River
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