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Tomorrow COVID-19 tests are not required for vaccinated travellers

Tomorrow COVID-19 tests are not required for vaccinated travellers

The eye-watering sensation of a swab up the nose will no longer be a cost of admission to Canada for vaccinated travellers as of Friday.
Northern Alberta teacher charged with sexual exploitation

Northern Alberta teacher charged with sexual exploitation

The St. Albert RCMP have charged a teacher with sexual exploitation and making child pornography.
LaGrange introduces bill to remove disciplinary power from ATA

LaGrange introduces bill to remove disciplinary power from ATA

Minister of Education Adriana LaGrange tabled a bill in the legislature today, which would see the Alberta Teacher's Association stripped of its disciplinary powers.
TSB releases investigation into 2019 fatal Field train derailment

TSB releases investigation into 2019 fatal Field train derailment

“On the day before the accident, the locomotive engineer who lost his life had descended Field hill on a grain train using maximum available braking. The safety hazard report he had prepared about the event was recovered from the accident site, but he never had the opportunity to submit it.”
Choking hazard leads to recall of almost 60,000 Paw Patrol children's bottles

Choking hazard leads to recall of almost 60,000 Paw Patrol children's bottles

Health Canada has issued a warning for children's Paw Patrol water bottles sold in Dollarama stores across the country.
Hate crimes jump in pandemic

Hate crimes jump in pandemic

A StatCan report shows an 80-per-cent increase in incidents motivated by race, ethnicity in 2020.
More Paxlovid coming to Alberta pharmacies

More Paxlovid coming to Alberta pharmacies

Access to outpatient care for COVID-19 patients is expanding to more pharmacies across the province this week.
Judge candidates will need to complete sexual assault law education

Judge candidates will need to complete sexual assault law education

During a press conference prior to Bill 14 being tabled, Premier Jason Kenney said the legislation will help protect sexual assault victims and encourage more reporting of sex crimes
Former Okotoks council candidate sentenced for evading taxes on $7.5M land sale

Former Okotoks council candidate sentenced for evading taxes on $7.5M land sale

A candidate in the last municipal election from Southern Alberta has been sentenced for one count of tax evasion, to which he pled guilty back in November.
Rural communities keen to work with RCMP: association

Rural communities keen to work with RCMP: association

Paul McLauchlin, president of RMA, said rural communities want to work with the RCMP to fix any problems and help making policing better in the province.
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