Alberta reports 127 new COVID-19 cases Saturday, six deaths
Alberta currently has 2,170 active cases of COVID-19 after the province reported 127 new cases on Saturday.
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Calgary police dog bites 'innocent bystander' during 'high-risk arrest': CPS
A dog with the Calgary police canine unit bit an “innocent bystander” while chasing five suspects believed to be connected a liquor store robbery, according to CPS.
Calgarians protest at the Remand Centre in support of arrested pastor
Almost two hundred people lobbied for the release of a local pastor outside of the Calgary Remand Centre on Saturday.
Concern over Alberta lifting public health restrictions
Parents of kids too young to be vaccinated are expressing concern as the province prepares to lift restrictions on July 1.
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No $70M LOTTO MAX winner yet, but more than $2.5M in prizes handed out in Alberta
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No stopping zone installed in Yoho National Park
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Alberta moves to Stage 3 of reopening plan on Canada Day
Alberta will move to the third stage of its reopening plan on July 1, meaning nearly all health measures will be lifted, Premier Jason Kenney announced Friday.
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WHO action plan on alcohol sparks confusion, allegations of sexism
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People who are vaccinated against COVID-19 with BioNTech's vaccine were found to have "substantially higher" levels of antibodies than those who received Sinovac's jab, the South China Morning Post reported on Saturday, citing a Hong Kong study.
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17th century European paintings found in roadside dumpster
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Border restrictions extension means a tough month for some Alberta businesses
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'Completely inhumane': Animal rights group set to present petition against Canadian horse meat industry
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Canada is extending a ban on nonessential travel with the United States and the rest of the world until July 21, officials said on Friday, prompting frustration from businesses and U.S. legislators.
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Canada hits important target with 20 per cent of the eligible population now fully vaccinated
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Driver crashes into crowd at Pride parade in Florida; 1 dead
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