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'Temporary' OB and surgery closures at Lac La Biche hospital near one year

'Temporary' OB and surgery closures at Lac La Biche hospital near one year

Low risk pregnancy support continues, but lack of specialized staff affects surgeries and high-risk natal care
Alberta senior questions driver's licence medical review process and cost

Alberta senior questions driver's licence medical review process and cost

While she has no doubt she will get her license again, she questions why a stranger should decide on her ability to drive based on the limited medical exam.
Alberta Minor Hockey coach suspended after cursing at referee

Alberta Minor Hockey coach suspended after cursing at referee

A Cochrane Minor Hockey Association coach is facing suspension after cursing at a referee at a hockey match Jan. 7.
Barrhead County gets extra $170K for 2024 budget

Barrhead County gets extra $170K for 2024 budget

New LGFF funding model means more cash for County of Barrhead but not as much as hoped for
Skier hits tree, sent to hospital with chest, head injuries

Skier hits tree, sent to hospital with chest, head injuries

“Given the limited daylight hours this time of year, even a small delay could result in spending the night in the backcountry."
Alberta lawyer disbarred nearly six years after killing teen while drunk driving

Alberta lawyer disbarred nearly six years after killing teen while drunk driving

A former St. Albert resident who had previously worked as a corporate lawyer in Edmonton has been formally disbarred by the Law Society of Alberta, nearly six years after he killed a teenaged girl in Edmonton while driving drunk.
Donations for families of Didsbury teens killed in rollover top $34,000

Donations for families of Didsbury teens killed in rollover top $34,000

Reid Fisher, also known as Reid Holuk, 16, and Lila Morrison, 14, died Dec. 27
Trial begins for man accused of sexually assaulting St. Albert child

Trial begins for man accused of sexually assaulting St. Albert child

Complainant alleges abuse took place in family home
Alberta drugs bought from Turkey posed serious risks to newborns, documents show

Alberta drugs bought from Turkey posed serious risks to newborns, documents show

Staff were ordered to stop using the product in neonatal intensive care units ahead of a transition back to standard acetaminophen products in July
UPDATE: Alberta senior recovering at home after alleged road rage attack

UPDATE: Alberta senior recovering at home after alleged road rage attack

After being taken before a justice of the peace, he was remanded into custody with his next court date set for Feb. 1, at the Alberta Court of Justice in Airdrie.
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