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Health-care unions calling for Alberta government to halt plan to limit free vaccines

Health-care unions calling for Alberta government to halt plan to limit free vaccines

EDMONTON — Two of Alberta's health-care workers' unions are calling on Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's government to reverse its policy forcing many -- including front-line medical staff -- to pay for a COVID-19 vaccination.
Saskatchewan premier pitches 'port-to-port corridor' for energy and other exports

Saskatchewan premier pitches 'port-to-port corridor' for energy and other exports

CALGARY — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is pitching the idea of a "port-to-port corridor" that would connect energy and other goods to Canada's northern Pacific and Arctic coasts.
McDavid, Oilers facing elimination against Panthers in Game 6 of Stanley Cup final

McDavid, Oilers facing elimination against Panthers in Game 6 of Stanley Cup final

FORT LAUDERDALE — Connor McDavid chose his words carefully. The Oilers captain — undoubtedly hockey's best player — had just been asked about the pressure on himself in his team's moment of need.
Alberta reports 53 more cases of measles, surpasses 900 total cases since March

Alberta reports 53 more cases of measles, surpasses 900 total cases since March

EDMONTON — Alberta has surpassed 900 cases of measles since the beginning of March. Data from the provincial government's dashboard shows 53 more cases were confirmed over the weekend, bringing Alberta's total to 932.
Alberta man convicted of manslaughter for stabbing woman in head with steak knife

Alberta man convicted of manslaughter for stabbing woman in head with steak knife

EDMONTON — An Alberta judge has convicted a man of manslaughter in the 2023 killing of a woman who was stabbed in the head with a steak knife.
Editor note: this story is no longer available

Editor note: this story is no longer available

EDMONTON — This story is no longer available Aaron Sousa, The Canadian Press
Carney's task at G7 will be to keep the group alive as experts question the outcome

Carney's task at G7 will be to keep the group alive as experts question the outcome

CALGARY — As Prime Minister Mark Carney gets ready to host U.S.
'Elbows up': Plane spotters and protesters mark the arrival of G7 leaders in Calgary

'Elbows up': Plane spotters and protesters mark the arrival of G7 leaders in Calgary

CALGARY — Airplane enthusiasts are setting up at the Calgary International Airport in hopes of seeing some exciting aircraft land for the start of the G7 leaders' summit in nearby Kananaskis, Alta.
CF-18 jets intercept plane violating restricted air space above G7 site in Alberta

CF-18 jets intercept plane violating restricted air space above G7 site in Alberta

KANANASKIS — Canadian fighter jets were deployed to intercept a private, civilian plane that violated restricted airspace above Kananaskis, Alta., where G7 leaders are gathering for meetings.
Israel-Iran conflict looms large as leaders arrive for G7 summit in Alberta

Israel-Iran conflict looms large as leaders arrive for G7 summit in Alberta

OTTAWA — An escalating conflict between Israel and Iran seems set to dominate this week's G7 leaders' summit in Alberta as members of Canada's Jewish and Iranian communities fear for those caught in the violence.
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