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Houston concert deaths spur calls for independent review
HOUSTON (AP) - The Houston police and fire departments were deeply involved in safety measures for the music festival where a surging crowd killed eight people, playing key roles in crowd control meas...
Nov 08, 2021

Santa Claus Parade and Light Up Ponoka festivities planned
The Town of Ponoka and the Ponoka and District Chamber of Commerce are once again joining forces to kick off the holiday season in downtown Ponoka on Friday, Nov. 19 in conjunction with the Chamber's ...
Nov 08, 2021

Ticats head coach Steinauer, middle linebacker Lawrence reminisce about Angelo Mosca
Hamilton head coach Orlondo Steinauer always knew when legendary former Tiger-Cat Angelo Mosca was in the building. "I'd hear that cane clicking coming down the hall," Steinauer reminisced Monday. "He...
Nov 08, 2021

Online sessions help seniors stay strong and healthy
Local residents interested in learning practical ways to stay strong and healthy while aging are invited to attend free online workshops offered by Alberta Health Services' registered dietitians and h...
Nov 08, 2021

Deja doc: Calgary surgeon saves 2 men with CPR, then performs their heart operations
CALGARY - Dr. Corey Adams should perhaps buy himself a superhero costume. Adams, a cardiac surgeon at the University of Calgary's Libin Cardiovascular Institute, has saved two men in the past 18 month...
Nov 08, 2021

Jan. 6 panel subpoenas 6 more Trump associates in probe
WASHINGTON (AP) - A committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection has issued subpoenas to six associates of former President Donald Trump who were involved in his efforts to overturn his def...
Nov 08, 2021

Champagne says Canada only wants 'trusted' AI partners as Huawei decision looms
OTTAWA - Industry Minister Franois-Philippe Champagne says Canada only wants to deal with "trusted partners" in future artificial intelligence ventures. Champagne's comments to The Canadian Press send...
Nov 08, 2021

RCMP offers therapeutic approach to mental health crisis calls in central Alberta
Officials with the Alberta RCMP say the organization recognizes the importance of responding effectively to mental health crises. The organization points out Regional Police and Crisis Teams (RPACT) a...
Nov 08, 2021

New program aims to address critical veterinarian shortage
A severe shortage of veterinarians coupled with surging adoption rates during the pandemic has meant trouble for an already stressed veterinary industry. That according to Alberta-based Registered Vet...
Nov 08, 2021

Lack of demographic data leaving potential gaps in COVID-19 vaccine policy
OTTAWA - Several advocacy groups are concerned that a dearth of data about who is getting COVID-19 vaccines and who is not could be causing people of certain races or socio-economic backgrounds to fal...
Nov 08, 2021