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Medicine Hat doctor sanctioned for unprofessional conduct related to cannabis prescriptions

A Medicine Hat doctor has been sanctioned after being found guilty of unprofessional conduct.

Twinning of Highway 3 moving ahead, benefitting local economy

The Highway 3 Twinning Development Association has been advocating for the twinning of the major southern Alberta route for the last 20 years and now shovels are slated to hit the ground on another section of road in the spring.

Construction is expected to begin on twinning the next section of Highway 3 this spring.

Alberta community's ostrich escape sparks new food bank campaign

The ostrich round-up is still ongoing in Taber, Alta., but the community is using a bit of humour over the situation to rustle up a bit of scratch for the local food bank.

The Town of Taber has launched a #FlightlessBirdsforFoodBanks campaign to support local charities in response to a situation where a herd of ostriches were running around the community on Thursday. (Supplied/Destiny Nanaquewetung)

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Opposition calls Smith's directives on COVID policies 'intimidation'

Premier Danielle Smith says she is glad to see many employers and businesses who are changing their protocols on vaccination but critics are suggesting these changes are being made because of "harassment and threats."

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith makes her way to a press conference through her new cabinet after members were sworn into cabinet in Edmonton, on Monday, October 24, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

Alberta not proceeding with Premier Smith's bill to protect COVID-19 unvaccinated

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is rolling back on a promise to introduce legislation this fall that would have outlawed restrictions on people not vaccinated against COVID-19.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith speaks at a press conference after members were sworn into cabinet in Edmonton, on Monday October 24, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

Danielle Smith declines to give specifics on 'mistakes' referenced in Alberta address

Premier Danielle Smith said last week that she is "far from perfect" and can "make mistakes" – but has declined to give further details about what specifically she was referring to.

United Conservative Party Leader and Premier Danielle Smith celebrates her win in a by-election in Medicine Hat, Alta., Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Bundle up and plug in your vehicles – Calgary's heading for another cold snap

When you first stepped outside today, you would’ve noticed right away – the wintry weather has returned.

Suspect arrested in Marlborough CTrain station melee, 2 others sought

Calgary police say one suspect wanted in connection to a violent brawl at the Marlborough CTrain station has been arrested, while two others are still being sought.

Affordable housing, halfway covered: City of Calgary to pitch in $53.5M for Bridgeland Place redevelopment

The City of Calgary will fund nearly half the estimated cost of its planned Bridgeland Place affordable housing redevelopment.

Body found following fire at southeast Calgary apartment building

An investigation is underway into the death of a person whose body was found during a Monday morning fire response at an apartment building in the city's southeast.

Local mixed martial arts fighter climbs back into the cage after long layoff

Justin Basra hasn't had a mixed martial arts fight in five years.

Alberta Children's Hospital in Calgary to open heated trailer next to busy ER

A heated trailer outside of the emergency department at the Alberta Children's Hospital in Calgary has been dropped off and will be open to patients early next month.