Alberta News
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All adult Albertans will be offered first shots of COVID-19 vaccine by June 30
All adults in Alberta will be offered at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine by the end of June, Health Minister Tyler Shandro announced Thursday.
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Alberta budgets $600K to replace paper health ID cards
The Alberta government has budgeted $600,000 this fiscal year to replace the province's paper personal health cards.
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Alberta extending time between COVID vaccine doses by up to four months
“The goal is providing first doses to all Albertans as soon as possible.”
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2022 Arctic Winter Games Postponed
The Arctic Winter Games International Committee has announced the postponement of the Wood Buffalo 2022 Arctic Winter Games
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Canada Post sending free postcards to 13.5 million households
"Canada Post wants everyone to stay safe, but also stay in touch with the people who matter to them"
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Art Gallery searching for travelling exhibit pieces
The Art Gallery of Grande Prairie is looking for artists based in Treaty 8 territory to submit their work for the Travelling Exhibitions Northwest program
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RMWB offering residents Sandbags For Properties In Flood-Prone Areas
The materials will be available at Syne Park, in the parking lot next to the playground, Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday
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Wîpac Macîhta Indigenous Childcare Program with Oliver Centre
Wîpac Macîhta is a Full time child care centre with an indigenous approach to learning, exploring language and traditional teachings
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RCMP issue public warning after two overdoses in Peace River Saturday
"These two events occurring so abruptly are worrisome due to the level of increased risk of overdose when fentanyl or carfentanil are involved"
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The Weather Network releases Canada’s spring forecast
“The deep freeze is behind us, but the threat of wintry weather is not over”
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Alberta businesses get ready for possible re-opening
During phase 1 of Alberta's reopening, fitness studios and gyms were allowed to reopen but only for one-on-one training.
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Wildfire season in Alberta starts March 1
“The snow levels in the forest right now are pretty good, but there are areas of dry, exposed grass, some areas will be snow-free, and some areas will already have a lot of snow, You really want to use your discretion when it comes to burning.”
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Red Deer moves closer to having a permanent shelter
“The lack of a permanent emergency shelter in Red Deer has become visibly evident in our city, manifesting itself in rough sleeper camps in our parks system and impacts in our downtown, with people seeking shelter in business vestibules because of a lack of sufficient storage, washrooms, and daytime supports"
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Targeted COVID-19 restrictions easing under Step 2
Alberta will move cautiously to Step 2 of the four-step framework to ease restrictions while maintaining strong measures to limit the spread of COVID-19 provincewide
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Flying Canoe Volant Festival kicks off Monday in Edmonton
The Flying Canoe Volant is rooted in French-Canadian and Indigenous legends and folklore
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Call for local Indigenous artist issued for Council Chambers artwork
Artwork to display rich cultures of Indigenous Peoples of Treaty 8 Territory, the traditional lands of the Cree, Dene, and the unceded territory of the Métis
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Two week lockdown in effect Feb 28 for Chateh
Two Week community Lockdown in effect for Chateh, effective Sunday 9AM
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City preparing to close shelter space at convention centre
The City of Edmonton has confirmed that the Tipinawâw shelter at the Edmonton Convention Centre is still on track to operate until March 31.
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Online petition asks for Cree language to be added to Google Translate
Montreal-based publisher Joseph John wanted his comic book "Citizen Canada" to reflect the country's diverse history by having the titular hero speak English, French and Cree.
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Man charged with sexual assault in northern Alberta
RCMP have charged a man with several offences, including sexual assault, for acts they say took place between 2013 and 2018.
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Province, AJHL, WHL Partnering On New 50/50 Draws To Help Teams Offset Lost Revenue
“Although the challenges over the past year were new and unfamiliar, the community support and passion for our teams has been unwavering and we are excited to capture that passion through this initiative,”