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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Search of Lethbridge home uncovers drugs, weapons and stolen items: police
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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
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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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New Calgary city council to be sworn in
Jyoti Gondek will officially become Calgary's first female mayor, after serving one term on city council.
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.
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Vehicle set on fire in downtown Calgary Sunday: Video
Video online appears to show someone setting fire to a vehicle in the middle of the street near Calgary city hall around 11 a.m. Sunday.
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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Kenney government should own up to its 'reckless' summer plan, AFL says
As the Alberta legislature is set to open its fall session on Monday, a group representing about 170,000 workers wants to see a vast improvement from Jason Kenney and his government.
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