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COVID rapid test can cause false sense of security say experts

COVID rapid test can cause false sense of security say experts

Rapid antigen tests have become Canada's primary tool to detect COVID-19 as mounting signs point toward a sixth wave, but experts warn that results should be read with caution as the spread of variants raises questions about diagnostic accuracy.
Alberta poultry found with highly pathogenic avian flu says CFIA

Alberta poultry found with highly pathogenic avian flu says CFIA

Bird flu has been found in Alberta poultry flocks as well as in Ontario poultry says the Canadian Food Inspection Agency .
Danielle Smith says keeping Kenney could mean win for Notley

Danielle Smith says keeping Kenney could mean win for Notley

"I am gravely worried that if we do not have a change of leadership that the party will split and the NDP will win," Danielle Smith told Great West Media.
Data shows COVID prevalence despite shift to endemic mindset

Data shows COVID prevalence despite shift to endemic mindset

Wastewater and PCR positivity rate results indicate a likely increase in transmission and hospitalizations in the coming weeks, Dr Deena Hinshaw today at a COVID update press conference
Possible salmonella contamination in Kinder chocolates results in recall ahead of Easter

Possible salmonella contamination in Kinder chocolates results in recall ahead of Easter

If you bought Kinder chocolate, including Egg Hunt kits ahead of Easter, you should check them due to a recall over possible salmonella contamination. Find out which chocolates are affected in this story.
Budget 2022: Flush from booming economy, Feds eye growth with $31B in new spending

Budget 2022: Flush from booming economy, Feds eye growth with $31B in new spending

The federal budget, released today, will have have more than $85 billion in new spending. For all the federal budget coverage, visit the National News section of our website.
Airdrie Rural RCMP investigating slaughtered cows found in rural area

Airdrie Rural RCMP investigating slaughtered cows found in rural area

Two cows were found slaughtered and butchered April 4 in a rural area in central Alberta. RCMP say they don't know who owns the cows and are looking for information from the public.
Banff Housing Corp. home listed for $1.2 million

Banff Housing Corp. home listed for $1.2 million

A house in Banff's affordable housing program is up for sale at a $1.2 million.
Continuing care support increased for operators

Continuing care support increased for operators

Provincial government says it will provide $10.4 million to cover "unusually high" rate of inflation that will affect accommodation rates on July 1
Former Conservative legislature members pen letter of support for Kenney

Former Conservative legislature members pen letter of support for Kenney

Nineteen former conservative legislature members say they support Kenney ahead of the leadership vote.
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