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After years of outbreak, Alberta sees decline in syphilis rates

After years of outbreak, Alberta sees decline in syphilis rates

Data from Alberta Health suggests province’s response is finally having an impact.
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Eighteen young Albertans died while receiving intervention services since April. Sixteen were Indigenous.

Eighteen young Albertans died while receiving intervention services since April. Sixteen were Indigenous.

Indigenous children are 17 times more likely to be removed from their families and put in the child welfare system than non-Indigenous youth in Canada, according to a 2019 Canadian Incidence Study on Reported Child Abuse and Neglect.
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Alberta reports record increase of HIV cases

Alberta reports record increase of HIV cases

The number of new reported HIV cases jumped 73 per cent in 2023.
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Political parties not coming yet to Alberta municipalities outside of Calgary and Edmonton

Political parties not coming yet to Alberta municipalities outside of Calgary and Edmonton

Alberta's Bill 20 establishes regulations for municipal political parties, sets limits for campaign contributions, and adds new responsibilities for municipalities.
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Alberta drug deaths underreported by 25 per cent: researcher

Alberta drug deaths underreported by 25 per cent: researcher

Alberta’s public substance use surveillance system is significantly under-reporting drug-related deaths, and the gap in data appears to have gotten worse in 2023, according to a prominent Canadian researcher.
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Union says negotiations with AHS broke down over wages

Union says negotiations with AHS broke down over wages

The union representing Alberta’s allied health workers says AHS is refusing to negotiate wages, bringing ongoing collective bargaining to a halt.
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Alberta biogas project removed website after anti-greenwashing law enacted

Alberta biogas project removed website after anti-greenwashing law enacted

New rules require businesses to provide evidence to support environmental claims
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Alberta agrees to new pay deal with resident physicians

Alberta agrees to new pay deal with resident physicians

Alberta’s government has reached a tentative four-year compensation agreement for physicians in training, health minister Adrianna LaGrange announced Wednesday.
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Why is home solar generation limited to personal use in Alberta?

Why is home solar generation limited to personal use in Alberta?

Under Alberta rules, home electricity production can provide a break on bills, but not used as a money-maker
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Rural Albertans say they're penalized by high utility costs

Rural Albertans say they're penalized by high utility costs

Rural Albertans say they’re being penalized by high utility fees and some municipalities are asking the government to step in and equalize costs throughout the province.
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