January 16 2020 7:37pm The Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020 edition of Global News at 5 Edmonton with Gord Steinke. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id = svp.releaseInfo.contentId+””; if( typeof gnca_social_share_collection[rel_id] != “object” ) { var resp = jQuery.parseJSON( jQuery.ajax({…
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Opposition NDP urges Alberta government not to switch drugs for some patients
Alberta’s Opposition is urging the province not to force patients on certain drugs for rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes and Crohn’s disease to switch medications. NDP health critic David Shepherd says it’s the best, safest way to make sure they don’t suffer…
AMA receives 6 times more calls than usual for roadside assistance during cold snap
Extreme cold that has set in across Alberta has led to six times the usual volume of calls for roadside assistance from AMA. Since Sunday, when much of the province was first put under an extreme cold warning, the Alberta…
Edmonton barista uses science skills to compete in international coffee brewing
January 14 2020 8:31pm An Edmonton man’s passion for coffee has turned into a chance for him to compete on the world stage. Morgan Black explains what makes this coffee connoisseur unique. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id =…
Reining in household spending in January
January 14 2020 7:35pm Nothing signals the end of the holiday season like the arrival of a credit card bill. For many Canadian families, January is a time to tighten the belt on household spending. Laurel Gregory reports. ‘ });…
Near-record demand triggers electricity emergency alerts in Alberta Monday night
Furnaces and space heaters working overtime to keep homes heated, vehicles plugged in, and more people hunkering down indoors all lead to increased power usage during a deep freeze. In fact, every time the temperature dips by 10 degrees, we…
Ford owner calls for lemon laws after vehicle in repair shop for 16 weeks
A B.C. woman wants financial compensation from Ford Canada and out of her contract with the automaker after she says she was sold a faulty vehicle. Sarah Timmins says she purchased a brand new 2018 Ford Escape Titanium SUV only…
How to avoid disaster if your furnace goes cold
During a bitter cold snap like the one currently facing Albertans, your furnace is critical. That’s why Sunday — one of the coldest days of the year so far — wasn’t an ideal time for Deb Kardash’s furnace to stop…
Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton: Jan. 13
January 13 2020 8:44pm The Monday, Jan. 13, 2020 edition of Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton with Gord Steinke and Carole Anne Devaney. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id = svp.releaseInfo.contentId+””; if( typeof gnca_social_share_collection[rel_id] != “object” ) {…
What to do if your furnace breaks during a cold snap
January 13 2020 8:23pm During the extreme cold weather Alberta is experiencing, a furnace is critical. But this is also the time of year when it can leave you in the cold. Nicole Stillger has what you need to know…