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Airlines, airport ask government to drop arrivals testing requirement

Airlines, airport ask government to drop arrivals testing requirement

MONTREAL — Canada's largest airlines and its busiest airport asked the federal government Monday to drop its rule requiring vaccinated travellers to test on arrival for COVID-19.
Banff to explore options for paid parking expansion

Banff to explore options for paid parking expansion

“We’ve seen visitors are more than willing to pay to park in our town."
Central Alberta school board commits $10,000 to address racism

Central Alberta school board commits $10,000 to address racism

Funding comes after a social media post that involved youth from the St. Paul area saying racial slurs.
Canadian Press NewsAlert: Health Canada approves Pfizer antiviral

Canadian Press NewsAlert: Health Canada approves Pfizer antiviral

OTTAWA — Health Canada has approved Pfizer's antiviral treatment for COVID-19.
More supports come to cattle producers affected by drought

More supports come to cattle producers affected by drought

Millions earmarked through federal-provincial disaster relief framework , AgriRecovery program.
Cold snap sees Central Alberta cat rescues under pressure

Cold snap sees Central Alberta cat rescues under pressure

Kitten found in St. Albert dumpster one of many abandoned or surrendered during the last few week.
Military launches formal proceedings against more than 900 unvaccinated troops

Military launches formal proceedings against more than 900 unvaccinated troops

OTTAWA — The Department of National Defence says proceedings have been launched against more than 900 Canadian Armed Forces members for refusing to get vaccinated, though none have yet been forced to hang up their uniforms.
When an ADHD diagnosis is actually something else

When an ADHD diagnosis is actually something else

Little known developmental co-ordination disorder, or DCD, co-occurs with its well-known counterpart around 50 per cent of the time.
Cleaner air could prevent 1.8 million deaths a year, study suggests

Cleaner air could prevent 1.8 million deaths a year, study suggests

Changes, like green transport, would have an effect says Central Alberta expert.
Doan named as GM, Julien as head coach for Canada's Olympic men's hockey team

Doan named as GM, Julien as head coach for Canada's Olympic men's hockey team

CALGARY — Hockey Canada has confirmed Shane Doan as the general manager of Canada's men's hockey team at the Beijing Olympics, while Claude Julien has been named head coach.
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