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Alberta reporting two probable cases of mystery liver disease in patients under 16

Alberta reporting two probable cases of mystery liver disease in patients under 16

Alberta’s chief medical officer of health says there are two probable cases of severe acute hepatitis of unknown origin in children in the province. Dr. Deena Hinshaw says both children are under 16.
103-year-old war veteran passes halfway mark on fundraising journey

103-year-old war veteran passes halfway mark on fundraising journey

A 103-year-old Vancouver Island veteran is taking a 103-lap journey to raise money for children affected by the war in Ukraine.
Student set fire that evacuated Southern Alberta school

Student set fire that evacuated Southern Alberta school

A fire that evacuated a Southern Alberta high school May 5 was set by a student, say school division officials.
Province expands Paxlovid eligibility, again

Province expands Paxlovid eligibility, again

More people are now able to receive a prescription for the antiviral medication Paxlovid. As some key indicators show decreases, the number of deaths per week continue to be high. From May 3 to 9, 70 Albertans died from COVID.
Conservative leadership candidates prep for Edmonton debate

Conservative leadership candidates prep for Edmonton debate

Six leadership candidates for the Conservative Party of Canada are in Alberta today prepping for tonight's debate in Edmonton.
Edmonton man faces cruelty charges after almost 700 reptiles, amphibians in home

Edmonton man faces cruelty charges after almost 700 reptiles, amphibians in home

An Edmonton man faces more than 100 charges after close to 700 reptiles and amphibians were found in a home after a house fire.
Alberta projects aimed at managing CO2 byproducts

Alberta projects aimed at managing CO2 byproducts

The Alberta government has redirected more than $2 million to support four Alberta-based projects aimed at Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage. Financing will also come from eight other countries taking part in an international partnership to combat global warming.
Airdrie pharmacist suspended for three months, fined $12,500 for misconduct

Airdrie pharmacist suspended for three months, fined $12,500 for misconduct

Allowing an unregulated pharmacy staff member to administer injections and do other unauthorized work has resulted in a three-month suspension and a fine for a Southern Alberta pharmacist.
Senior found deceased in Central Alberta home

Senior found deceased in Central Alberta home

A 70-year-old woman has been found dead inside a home in Central Alberta that had sustained a fire, but gone out on its own.
Alberta Appeal Court says federal environmental impact law not OK

Alberta Appeal Court says federal environmental impact law not OK

Alberta's top court said Tuesday that the federal government's environmental impact law is unconstitutional and Ottawa almost immediately announced its plan to appeal.
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