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Protestors chant “End the lockdown” at Enough is Enough rally in Westlock

Protestors chant “End the lockdown” at Enough is Enough rally in Westlock

At least 75 people brave sub -30 C conditions Feb. 11
Crown stays charges against 'Alaskan Romeo' for breaking quarantine rules in Banff

Crown stays charges against 'Alaskan Romeo' for breaking quarantine rules in Banff

RCMP charged the man, who was travelling from Alaska to the U.S., with failing to follow the rules to isolate set out in the Quarantine Act when he stayed overnight in Banff.
Kenney defends COVID-19 caucus criticism, says final decisions rest with government

Kenney defends COVID-19 caucus criticism, says final decisions rest with government

Critics say UCP caucus members who are challenging lockdown rules are undermining Premier Jason Kenney's authority. Kenney says the members are representing their constituents and it's a matter of free speech.
Alberta, Ottawa to distribute $465M to COVID-19 front-line workers

Alberta, Ottawa to distribute $465M to COVID-19 front-line workers

Province is giving $1,200 payments to about 380,000 public and private-sector front-line workers. Recipients include gas-station attendants, school-bus drivers, social workers, grocery cashiers, custodians, hospital orderlies, pharmacy assistants, counsellors and nurses.
Widow of Airdrie cancer patient lauds benefits of psychedelic therapy

Widow of Airdrie cancer patient lauds benefits of psychedelic therapy

Airdrie resident Tony White was Alberta’s first official cancer patient to receive the go-ahead to undergo psilocybin (psychedelic mushroom) therapy.
Banff hotels drop $176 million in assessed value

Banff hotels drop $176 million in assessed value

Banff's residential property assessments remain relatively stable, decreasing about one per cent.
Feds promise billions in new funds to build, expand public transit systems

Feds promise billions in new funds to build, expand public transit systems

About $6 billion will be available to municipalities right away for projects that are ready to go, according to the government, while the remainder will go into a $3-billion-per-year fund starting in 2026-27.
Canada's speedskaters energized by unexpected results ahead of world championship

Canada's speedskaters energized by unexpected results ahead of world championship

"While they've had some really awesome experiences skating outside, there is nothing that can replace being on fast ice, world-class ice, which we had in Calgary and we will have again."
'Digital loonie' should come from Bank of Canada, not private sector, deputy says

'Digital loonie' should come from Bank of Canada, not private sector, deputy says

Only a central bank can guarantee privacy rights would be upheld, competition encouraged, and universal access for those in remote communities, Lane said.
Keyera shares fall after it reports 23-per-cent rise in delayed pipeline cost to $1.6 billion

Keyera shares fall after it reports 23-per-cent rise in delayed pipeline cost to $1.6 billion

Shares in the Calgary-based company fell after it said increased cost of a proposed natural gas liquids pipeline were mainly due to increased competition from other pipelines being built in Western Canada.
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