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Statistics Canada sees more demand to fill out census online during pandemic

Statistics Canada sees more demand to fill out census online during pandemic

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says the response to the census is higher than the agency expected so far, with online submissions coming from some remote communities for the first time.
Alberta's Kenney urges federal government to push U.S. for surplus COVID-19 vaccines

Alberta's Kenney urges federal government to push U.S. for surplus COVID-19 vaccines

EDMONTON — Premier Jason Kenney is urging the federal government to push hard to bring surplus COVID-19 vaccines in from the United States.
'Like a flash fire:' Rabbit owners warned about outbreak of deadly disease in Alberta

'Like a flash fire:' Rabbit owners warned about outbreak of deadly disease in Alberta

There were outbreaks in British Columbia in 2018 and 2019 and in Montana and Oregon earlier this year. The disease runs its course in one to five days and is usually fatal for the animals.
'We had all the water that we could find, every truck that we have, to stop it at that spot'

'We had all the water that we could find, every truck that we have, to stop it at that spot'

Acting St. Albert Fire Chief Scott Wilde describes battling back flames in high wind at Citadel Mews West seniors home Thursday night
Alberta eases security payment burden for oilsands companies

Alberta eases security payment burden for oilsands companies

EDMONTON — Last year's dive in oil prices has caused Alberta to change how it calculates the payments oilsands mines make to ensure there's enough money to clean up the mess they leave behind.
COVID-19 rapid tests going to more businesses; Alberta truckers get shots in Montana

COVID-19 rapid tests going to more businesses; Alberta truckers get shots in Montana

Ottawa has introduced new ways for small and medium businesses to get access to rapid COVID-19 tests to stop workplace spread and Alberta has announced a deal with neighbouring Montana for truckers to get vaccinated south of the border.
Former Canmore resident killed in fatal bear attack remembered as 'great man'

Former Canmore resident killed in fatal bear attack remembered as 'great man'

“He was attacked by a bear from behind and pushed off a very high embankment – 300 metres – and was found near the river,” Sarah Lertzman said in a Facebook post Thursday.
Buried in the Aftermath: Mountain guides affected by post-traumatic stress after critical incidents in the backcountry

Buried in the Aftermath: Mountain guides affected by post-traumatic stress after critical incidents in the backcountry

Part two of Buried in the Aftermath looks at how mountain guides are affected by critical incidents that occur in the backcountry. Barry Blanchard shares his experience dealing with trauma as a guide and details a new initiative – Mountain Muskox. Ken Wylie, who as an assistant guide survived an avalanche in 2003 that killed seven clients, challenges the industry with taking a look at how it handles these types of incidents.
Fire ravages St. Albert seniors home

Fire ravages St. Albert seniors home

About 100 evacuated from Citadel Mews West
Symbol of hate removed in Athabasca County

Symbol of hate removed in Athabasca County

RCMP visited property Wednesday evening and it was taken down voluntarily
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