Low vaccination rates in rural communities affecting urban hospitals
Some rural communities in Alberta are hovering around a 50 per cent vaccination rate, while others are still below 40 per cent.
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Alberta crops down 37 per cent in 2021 but quality above 5-year average
Crop yields in Alberta were down 37 per cent below the five-year average in 2021, while quality was above, with the exception of malting barley and oats.
COVID-19 outbreak declared at Lethbridge Correctional Centre
An outbreak was declared at the Lethbridge Correctional Centre on Friday after three inmates and four correctional staff tested positive for COVID-19.
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Lethbridge man charged in identity theft after police find stolen debit and credit cards
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Alberta country stars band together on song opposing Rockies coal mining
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Lethbridge municipal election wraps up with increased voter turnout
The City of Lethbridge is set to welcome in a new team of local leaders following Monday's municipal election.
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'I want more people to talk about this issue': Lethbridge author chronicles life with bipolar disorder
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Blaine Hyggen wins squeaker to become next Lethbridge mayor
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1 dead in crash east of Stavely, Alta.
A 68-year-old resident of Stavely, Alta. is dead following a Monday afternoon crash east of the southern Alberta town.
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Jyoti Gondek will officially become Calgary's first female mayor, after serving one term on city council.
Two doses required as of Monday under Alberta's Restrictions Exemption Program
The latest layer of protection against COVID-19 in Alberta takes effect Monday as two doses will be required when providing proof of vaccination.
Suspected swatting attack threatening U.S. school prompts numerous emergency calls in Calgary
An online threat that appeared to target a high school in the United States that shares a similar name to a local school prompted multiple emergency calls in Calgary Sunday evening.
No injures reported after driver sets vehicle on fire in downtown Calgary
Police said it's believed the driver of the vehicle was the one to set it on fire.
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Hundreds gather in downtown Calgary for duelling rallies over city councillor
Hundreds of protesters voicing their support and opposition of Ward 4 councillor Sean Chu gathered around city hall Sunday afternoon.
Jobs, COVID-19 on the agenda as fall Alberta legislature sitting set to begin
The fall sitting of the Alberta legislature begins Monday, and the government says jobs, diversifying the economy and fighting COVID-19 will be the focus.
Poppy crosswalk in Chestermere, Alta. unveiled at official event
A controversial tribute to Canada's veterans went ahead in Chestemere Sunday, despite some debate over the local initiative.
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Blake Desjarlais says he represents what Alberta is truly about and it's not what the rest of Canada might think.
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