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Alberta's Kenney denies scapegoating chief medical officer for COVID-19 failures

Alberta's Kenney denies scapegoating chief medical officer for COVID-19 failures

The NDP has called for a deep dive into what went wrong in August to prevent such a crisis from recurring. They have asked for an all-party committee with subpoena powers and are asking the auditor general to investigate.
Cougar kill close to town prompts spot closure

Cougar kill close to town prompts spot closure

The cougar was able feed on most of the dead elk before Parks Canada removed the carcass for public safety reasons.
Alberta politician angry after COVID-19 protesters leave gallows, noose at her house

Alberta politician angry after COVID-19 protesters leave gallows, noose at her house

Tracy Allard, a United Conservative backbencher for Grande Prairie, said she was travelling to Edmonton on Sunday afternoon when she got a call about a large crowd in front of her house.
Alberta, with largest oil industry, sends fewer to COP26 than any other energy province

Alberta, with largest oil industry, sends fewer to COP26 than any other energy province

Newfoundland has nine people at the meetings and Manitoba has six. Ontario has four, as does the Northwest Territories. Quebec has 36 representatives. 
Alberta introduces bill to upgrade thousands of kilometres of nature trails

Alberta introduces bill to upgrade thousands of kilometres of nature trails

Trails Act would allow some trails to be designated for specific uses, such as hiking or for off-highway vehicles.
Renowned conservationist Karsten Heuer 'super lucky' after fall from hunting tree stand

Renowned conservationist Karsten Heuer 'super lucky' after fall from hunting tree stand

“We are all relieved that Karsten has such amazing medical care and will be back in the community doing the things he loves,” said friend Colleen Campbell
School bus, logging truck collide in Barrhead on Nov. 2

School bus, logging truck collide in Barrhead on Nov. 2

One student taken to hospital as a precaution and may have concussion; otherwise, no injuries reported
Three local ski resorts requiring vaccination proof to access hills

Three local ski resorts requiring vaccination proof to access hills

Just days before opening for the season, skiers, boarders and tubers wanting to access local ski slopes will either have to follow Alberta's Restrictions Exemption Program or provide vaccination verification at three of the four resorts this winter.
UPDATED: Badly injured BASE jumper rescued on side of EEOR near Canmore

UPDATED: Badly injured BASE jumper rescued on side of EEOR near Canmore

Local authorities acted quickly to rescue an injured BASE jumper stuck on the side of EEOR on Sunday.
Bridging the Municipal Funding Gap: Property taxes visible, tough to raise

Bridging the Municipal Funding Gap: Property taxes visible, tough to raise

The visibility of property taxes makes it more challenging for municipalities to raise the rates, says an expert on municipal finance.
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