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Okotoks doctor skeptical of province's health care plans

Okotoks doctor skeptical of province's health care plans

Some doctors and nurses are skeptical that the UCP government’s plan to restructure health care in the province will improve service delivery.
Royal Canadian Mint to begin circulation of coins with image of King Charles

Royal Canadian Mint to begin circulation of coins with image of King Charles

WINNIPEG — The first Canadian coins bearing the face of King Charles are soon to be circulated across the country.
Shooting in Chestermere under investigation

Shooting in Chestermere under investigation

The Chestermere RCMP are seeking public help as they investigate a shooting on Sunday night in the area of Meganser Drive. Chestermere RCMP received a report of a shooting in Nov. 12 at 10:57 p.m.
Average Canadian rent price hits new high for sixth consecutive month: report

Average Canadian rent price hits new high for sixth consecutive month: report

A new report says the average asking price for a rental unit in Canada reached $2,178 last month, a 9.9 per cent year-over-year increase and continuing a trend that has seen asking rents hit new highs for six months in a row.
Obesity drug Wegovy cut risk of serious heart problems by 20%, study finds

Obesity drug Wegovy cut risk of serious heart problems by 20%, study finds

The popular weight-loss drug Wegovy reduced the risk of serious heart problems by 20% in a large, international study that experts say could change the way doctors treat certain heart patients.
Searchers of Kananaskis plane crashes made 'ultimate sacrifice'

Searchers of Kananaskis plane crashes made 'ultimate sacrifice'

“It’s important to remember the civilians as much as we do the military in that search effort.”
Edmonton police release images from fatal shootings of gang member and boy

Edmonton police release images from fatal shootings of gang member and boy

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Police Service has released a photo of an SUV and surveillance video of two suspects in last week's fatal shootings of a gang member and his 11-year-old son.
Avalanche kills ice climber in Kananaskis Country

Avalanche kills ice climber in Kananaskis Country

"One member of the group was partly buried and able to dig themselves out. The other member was fully buried and did not survive."
Jasper caribou herds stable as seasonal measures take effect

Jasper caribou herds stable as seasonal measures take effect

Stable caribou herd population in Jasper National Park is good, say officials, but a growing herd would be better.
B.C.-made exoskeletons could 'change the world' for the physically disabled

B.C.-made exoskeletons could 'change the world' for the physically disabled

"The first time I walked with the exoskeleton was a jaw-dropping experience."
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