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'Feisty' Calgary infant gaining weight and alert after recovering from COVID-19

'Feisty' Calgary infant gaining weight and alert after recovering from COVID-19

CALGARY — When five-day-old Nora Forrest was first hospitalized with COVID-19, her parents didn't know if she would survive.
Canadian Utilities seeks deferral of distribution rate increases in Alberta

Canadian Utilities seeks deferral of distribution rate increases in Alberta

CALGARY — Canadian Utilities Ltd. has asked the Alberta Utilities Commission if it can defer compulsory electricity and natural gas distribution rate increases set to come into effect at the start of the new year.
Calgary Flames restructure goalie coaching staff, bring Labarbera on board

Calgary Flames restructure goalie coaching staff, bring Labarbera on board

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames have hired Jason Labarbera as the NHL club's new goaltending coach and promoted Jordan Sigalet to the new role of director of goaltending.
COVID-19 vaccinations begin in Alberta, premier warns against queue-jumping

COVID-19 vaccinations begin in Alberta, premier warns against queue-jumping

EDMONTON — COVID-19 vaccinations in Alberta have officially begun and, as lineups form in the coming days, Premier Jason Kenney says he won’t tolerate queue jumping.
'A chance to start a conversation:' Man behind Mr. Covid ads happy with reaction

'A chance to start a conversation:' Man behind Mr. Covid ads happy with reaction

EDMONTON — It was the slogan of another COVID-19 ad that inspired Kurt Beaudoin to create a funny yet villainous character who has already become a household name in Alberta.
Husky, Cenovus shareholders vote in favour of combined company, clearing major hurdle

Husky, Cenovus shareholders vote in favour of combined company, clearing major hurdle

CALGARY — Shareholders of two rival energy companies voted in favour of joining forces on Tuesday, clearing the way for Cenovus Energy Inc.'s multi-billion dollar takeover of Husky Energy Inc.
Alberta's first shipment of COVID-19 vaccine arrives in Calgary, premier says

Alberta's first shipment of COVID-19 vaccine arrives in Calgary, premier says

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says the province's first doses of COVID-19 vaccine have arrived.
Two men charged in death of 16-year-old boy in northern Alberta community

Two men charged in death of 16-year-old boy in northern Alberta community

SMOKY LAKE, Alta. — Two men have been charged following the death of a teenage boy in a small community northeast of Edmonton. Alberta RCMP say officers from Smoky Lake responded to a call to help EMS in Goodfish Lake, Alta., about 10:30 p.m. on Oct.
Canadian doctor says world junior hockey can be safe

Canadian doctor says world junior hockey can be safe

EDMONTON — Alberta’s chief medical officer is defending the decision to allow the world junior hockey championship to be played, even while cases mount across Canada during a second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr.
Alberta chief medical officer of health believes world junior hockey can be safe

Alberta chief medical officer of health believes world junior hockey can be safe

EDMONTON — Alberta's top doctor is defending the province's decision to allow the world junior hockey championship to be played in Edmonton later this month while restrictions and cases mount during the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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