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Alberta government says clinic offering faster doctor access for a fee is an outlier

Alberta government says clinic offering faster doctor access for a fee is an outlier

The Alberta government says a Calgary medical clinic charging its patients fees for faster access to a physician is an outlier and it will take action against any clinic that follows suit.
Partial settlement reached in lawsuit against Calgary Stampede over abuse of boys

Partial settlement reached in lawsuit against Calgary Stampede over abuse of boys

CALGARY — A partial settlement has been reached in a class-action lawsuit against the Calgary Stampede that alleged the organization allowed a performance school staffer to sexually abuse young boys.
Canada geese 'stained' with crude oil at Imperial Oil facility in Alberta

Canada geese 'stained' with crude oil at Imperial Oil facility in Alberta

CALGARY — The Alberta Energy Regulator says a flock of Canada geese were stained with oil after landing on a lagoon at an Imperial Oil facility northwest of Cold Lake.
Flames sign first-round draft pick Samuel Honzek to entry-level contract

Flames sign first-round draft pick Samuel Honzek to entry-level contract

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames have signed 2023 first-round pick Samuel Honzek to a three-year, entry-level contract. The deal announced Wednesday carries an average annual value of US$950,000 at the NHL level.
Crescent Point Energy reports $212.3 million profit in second quarter

Crescent Point Energy reports $212.3 million profit in second quarter

CALGARY — Crescent Point Energy Corp. reported its second-quarter profit fell by 36 per cent year-over-year as global oil prices declined from 2022's dramatic peaks. The Calgary-based company said Wednesday it earned $212.
Two dead, two escape after house fire in Calgary

Two dead, two escape after house fire in Calgary

CALGARY — Two people have died in a house fire in Calgary. A statement from the Calgary Fire Department says crews were called to the home in the Glenbrook neighbourhood just after midnight.
Lac Ste. Anne pilgrimage cancelled, thousands clean up Alberta campsite after storm

Lac Ste. Anne pilgrimage cancelled, thousands clean up Alberta campsite after storm

LAC STE. ANNE, Alta. — Thousands of religious pilgrims were cleaning up their ravaged campsite Tuesday after a heavy storm blew through Lac Ste. Anne, Alta., cancelling events for the first time in decades.
RCMP in northeastern Alberta searching for man considered armed and dangerous

RCMP in northeastern Alberta searching for man considered armed and dangerous

LAC LA BICHE, Alta. — Mounties in an area northeast of Edmonton are still searching for a man considered armed and dangerous, though residents are no longer being told to stay home.
Feds warn Alberta clinic will violate medicare by charging for faster doctor access

Feds warn Alberta clinic will violate medicare by charging for faster doctor access

Health Canada says a Calgary medical clinic that soon plans to charge its patients a fee to gain faster access to a family doctor would be breaching medicare laws.
No jail time for Calgary police officer who slammed handcuffed woman to floor

No jail time for Calgary police officer who slammed handcuffed woman to floor

CALGARY — A Calgary police officer who slammed a handcuffed woman to the ground face first will not be serving jail time. Const. Alex Dunn, 37, was found guilty in 2020 of assault causing bodily harm.
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