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402 people in hospital with COVID-19 as Alberta reports 1,081 cases

Alberta reported 1,081 COVID-19 cases and a positivity rate of 8.9 per cent Tuesday afternoon.

Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw (Flickr/Government of Alberta)

Western Canada High School Grade 10 students among 9 schools moving to temporary online learning

Grade 10 students at Western Canada High School are being moved to online learning for the next two weeks due to "operational capacity concerns"

Alberta small business grant program receives $350M expansion for COVID-19 response

Small businesses struggling to survive in Alberta during the pandemic will soon have access to more funding from the provincial government.

University of Alberta proposing tuition hikes ranging from 17 per cent to 104 per cent

The University of Alberta is proposing tuition hikes that some say will drive students away and seem to go beyond what the province allows.

COVID cancels Country Thunder music festival for 2021

Due to continued uncertainty surrounding the border closure, the 2021 Country Thunder music festival has been rescheduled for August 19-21, 2022.

Privacy breach at Red Deer hospital affects thousands

More than 3,000 patients’ electronic health records were improperly accessed at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre.

Another Makar making headlines with the Brooks Bandits

When it comes to hockey, Calgary's Taylor Makar is following in older brother Cale's footsteps, hopefully all the way to skating in the NHL.

Government driving vitriol and unrest from both sides of the restriction argument: law professor

A faculty of law professor at the University of Calgary says government officials are the ones fuelling the fire when it comes to heated protests, similar to the one at the Alberta Legislature on Monday.

Alberta beekeepers say import delays hurting hives and could lead to higher honey and canola costs

As it prepares for the spring growing season, the Alberta Beekeepers Commission (ABC) says import delays are significantly reducing hive numbers and could majorly impact the production of honey and canola.

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Doctors' message for anyone worried by blood clot news: 'They're good vaccines'

In the wake of the first reported blood clot in Canada linked to the AstraZeneca vaccine, many doctors are emphasizing that undergoing the risk of an exceedingly rare adverse response to a vaccine is far more safe than risking contracting COVID-19.

A vial of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, manufactured by the Serum Institute of India and provided through the global COVAX initiative, is removed from a portable cold storage box in preparation for a vaccination, in Machakos, Kenya, Wednesday, March 24, 2021. (AP / Brian Inganga)

Quebec woman has Canada's first reported blood clot linked to AstraZeneca vaccine

Canada reported its first case of vaccine-induced blood clots linked to the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine in a Quebec woman who is now said to be recovering at home.

Atlantic bubble bursts less than one week before planned reopening

The Council of Atlantic Premiers has confirmed that the Atlantic Bubble will not reopen on April 19 as planned.

'Prime suspect' arrested in 1996 disappearance of California student

The longtime suspect in the 25-year-old disappearance of California college student Kristin Smart was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of murder, and his father was booked in jail as an accessory to the crime.

Prince Philip's funeral to bring William, Harry back together

When Prince Philip's funeral takes place on Saturday, many will be watching for any signs of reconciliation between Prince Harry and the royal family, especially with his elder brother Prince William.