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Bring back a seniors advocate, groups urge UCP government

Bring back a seniors advocate, groups urge UCP government

Public Interest Alberta and Friends of Medicare recognize World Elder Abuse Awareness Day by calling for independent seniors advocate.
Horses bring joy to Taber Hospital

Horses bring joy to Taber Hospital

Therapy horses were brought to the Taber Hospital Centre for Seniors' Week.
Canmore sailor skips crew to Bermuda in classic race

Canmore sailor skips crew to Bermuda in classic race

A long-time sailor from Alberta has made his first start as skipper in the Newport Bermuda Race, the largest and oldest ocean race in North America.
Liberals still mulling delivery of dental care as clock ticks to fulfil pledge to NDP

Liberals still mulling delivery of dental care as clock ticks to fulfil pledge to NDP

The clock is ticking for the government to deliver on its ambitious promise to the New Democrats to deliver a dental care program for low- and middle-income uninsured kids by the end of the year, while cost estimates have nearly doubled.
Ontario driver faces charges after fatal ambulance-snow plow collision

Ontario driver faces charges after fatal ambulance-snow plow collision

Charges have been laid against driver involved in a collision between an ambulance and a snowplow in Ontario that resulted in the death of the ambulance's passenger.
Scientists have figured out how to put living skin on robots

Scientists have figured out how to put living skin on robots

A sweaty, skin-covered robotic finger could be the first step in the journey toward a robot that looks very human.
Alberta's Health Minister says temporary closures not so bad

Alberta's Health Minister says temporary closures not so bad

Minister says vast majority of healthcare services are OK, despite continuing bed, ward and doctor cuts in the Lakeland region of Northern Alberta.
Retired priest, 92, charged with assault in Manitoba residential school case

Retired priest, 92, charged with assault in Manitoba residential school case

A 92-year-old retired priest has been charged after a decade-long investigation into the Fort Alexander Residential School in Manitoba.
Two St. Albert women face meth trafficking charges

Two St. Albert women face meth trafficking charges

A traffic stop by RCMP after a vehicle ran a red light has led to meth trafficking charges for two St. Albert women, who nearly hit an off duty RCMP officer.
Experts torn over when 'demand destruction' could trigger gasoline price relief

Experts torn over when 'demand destruction' could trigger gasoline price relief

There's a famous saying that 'the cure for high prices is high prices,' but when it comes to gasoline, that may not necessarily be the case.
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