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Health Matters: As more COVID-19 variants emerge, are Canadian labs doing enough to detect cases?

Health Matters January 21: As the coronavirus continues to evolve, more troubling variants are popping up in Canada — including 15 cases in Alberta. As Su-Ling Goh reports, some are …

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Alberta adds 669 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday

Alberta has begun giving second doses of the COVID-19 vaccine with priority for residents in long-term care homes, and Dr. Deena Hinshaw said adjustments are being made on the fly …

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Edmonton businesses question province’s relaxed restrictions decision

Alberta’s downward trend in COVID-19 cases has seen the province ease some restrictions, but it’s not easing all concerns. Businesses like hair salons and tattoo shops can re-open, leaving some …

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Critical care physician prescribes music to help the well-being of health-care colleagues

Edmonton critical care physician Dr. Peter Brindley says music is one the most efficient ways to affect mood and suggests it can be beneficial in helping health-care workers cope with …

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The ethics of vaccine rollout: Who should be in Alberta’s Phase 2?

As Alberta moves through Phase 1 of COVID-19 vaccinations, Dr. Deena Hinshaw has said an “ethical framework” will be used to determine who qualifies for Phase 2 — which is …

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The start of the NHL season is being met with cautious optimism

Dan Mason, a sport management expert at the University of Alberta, said now that the puck has dropped he’s hoping the season can go off without a hitch. While speaking …

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Alberta COVID-19 rules easing Monday for outdoor gatherings, personal services

The Alberta government is easing public-health rules around funerals, outdoor gatherings and hair salons while warning residents to keep following other restrictions in place to limit the spread of COVID-19. …

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Jason Kenney kicks backbencher MLA Pat Rehn out of UCP caucus after constituent complaints

Premier Jason Kenney has kicked Lesser Slave Lake MLA Pat Rehn out of the United Conservative caucus, saying the backbencher failed to represent his constituents. The Town of Slave Lake …

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Beyond the numbers: Are dead Albertans getting lost in COVID-19 statistics?

The high number of COVID-19 fatalities can be overwhelming and difficult to process: on Tuesday alone, the province reported 38 deaths. As the pandemic persists, the passing of so many …

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Alberta extends COVID-19 vaccine timeline for 2nd dose to 42 days with possible, improves contact tracing

In her daily update, Dr. Deena Hinshaw said Alberta is extending the intervals between the first and second COVID-19 vaccine doses to 42 days, and also updated where the province …

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