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Eby to target predators after talking to dad of sextortion victim Carson Cleland, 12
VICTORIA - Premier David Eby says an emotional conversation with the father of a 12-year-old British Columbia boy who killed himself after falling prey to online sextortion has prompted him to push fo...
Dec 21, 2023
AHS announces new doctor practising in Sylvan Lake
Alberta Health Services says a new family doctor is now practising in Sylvan Lake.Dr. Abigail Garba is working out of Sylvan Lake Family Health Centre, Sylvan Lake Advanced Ambulatory Care Service and...
Dec 21, 2023
Central Albertan will play at 2024 Winter Youth Olympic Games in South Korea
Lacombe's Daxon Rudolph will play defense for Team Canada at the 2024 Winter Youth Olympic Games, this January in Gangwon, Republic of Korea.Rudolph is among three players from Alberta selected to the...
Dec 21, 2023
AHS shares tips to help combat flu season
In a release, Alberta Health Services has provided a list of tips for residents to help limit the spread of germs during respiratory virus season.AHS suggests: Wash your hands thoroughly and often wit...
Dec 21, 2023
New doctor finally comes on at Apollo Health Centre in Blackfalds
A new physician is practicing full-time out of the Apollo Health Centre in Blackfalds, AHS confirmed on Thursday.Dr. Nkechi Gbenoba-Okumiahor will also work out of Red Deer Regional Hospital. She is c...
Dec 21, 2023
Matthew Boswell's mandate as competition commissioner renewed for another two years
OTTAWA - The federal government is reappointing Matthew Boswell as the commissioner of competition for a two-year term. Boswell, who was first appointed as commissioner in 2019, was slated to finish h...
Dec 21, 2023
Vintage gun for teacher's presentation triggers police lockdown at Vancouver school
VANCOUVER - A prop for a teacher's presentation at a Vancouver secondary school set off a lockdown and an emergency response by police on Thursday. Police say a teacher at Lord Byng Secondary called 9...
Dec 21, 2023
As Quebec teachers strike drags on, fears rise about children's welfare
MONTREAL - A four-week Quebec teachers strike that has shut schools across the province is spurring concern for students' education and development. Fdration Autonome de l'Enseignement, which represen...
Dec 21, 2023
Ponoka RCMP charge alleged copper wire thief
Ponoka RCMP say one person has been charged in related to copper wire theft.On Dec. 20, at about 3:30 a.m., RCMP received a report of a break and enter in progress at a rural commercial property off H...
Dec 21, 2023
AHS reports record year for Toys for Tickets campaign
Alberta Health Services (AHS) is reporting a record year for a holiday campaign.November 2023 saw the return of AHS' Toys For Tickets campaign, which allows those who get parking tickets at AHS facili...
Dec 21, 2023