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Alberta drug deaths underreported by 25 per cent: researcher

Alberta drug deaths underreported by 25 per cent: researcher

Alberta’s public substance use surveillance system is significantly under-reporting drug-related deaths, and the gap in data appears to have gotten worse in 2023, according to a prominent Canadian researcher.
Better days lie ahead for rural health care, Alberta health minister says

Better days lie ahead for rural health care, Alberta health minister says

Adriana LaGrange says a new plan for rural and remote health care in Alberta will involve unique solutions that close a rural-urban gap. The NDP, meanwhile, says the words are good ones — but the UCP’s record does not instill trust
Indigenous hockey players sought for feature film in Alberta

Indigenous hockey players sought for feature film in Alberta

Casting call for coming-of-age hockey comedy 'Smudge the Blades' that will be shooting in Alberta.
Advocates fear Alberta’s opt-in bill for sex education will limit important lessons on health and consent

Advocates fear Alberta’s opt-in bill for sex education will limit important lessons on health and consent

The legislation would require parents to be notified each time a teacher addresses gender identity, sexual orientation or human sexuality, Premier Danielle Smith said earlier this month
Alberta government launches $7M ad campaign against incoming federal emissions cap

Alberta government launches $7M ad campaign against incoming federal emissions cap

Alberta's government has launched a national ad campaign targeting the federal government's incoming emissions cap for the oil and gas sector.
Construction work will continue at recreation facilities until December

Construction work will continue at recreation facilities until December

The wildfire temporarily halted work and necessitated additional cleaning, particularly in the Aquatic Centre. After remobilizing at the end of September, Carlson Construction resumed activities.
Jasper begins site servicing for interim housing

Jasper begins site servicing for interim housing

Interim housing will be located at the northeast end of town, along Connaught Drive adjacent to the future RCMP detachment and on a site called 2B just south of Highway 16.
Alberta to launch new primary care agency by next month in health overhaul

Alberta to launch new primary care agency by next month in health overhaul

Alberta's health minister says a new agency responsible for primary health care should be up and running by next month.
Alberta government proposing additional restrictions on wind and solar energy

Alberta government proposing additional restrictions on wind and solar energy

The Alberta government is proposing additional restrictions on wind and solar farms that conservationists think are more about limiting renewable energy than protecting the environment.
Collisions in Alberta are about to go up, here's how to prevent one

Collisions in Alberta are about to go up, here's how to prevent one

RCMP give tips for drivers and pedestrians to stay safe with the snow sure to fly soon in Alberta.
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