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Smith says she won't pursue COVID pardon legislation on advice from justice officials

Smith says she won't pursue COVID pardon legislation on advice from justice officials

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she won't introduce legislation to pardon those convicted of COVID-19 public health violations because she has been advised to let the courts handle it.
Federal government delivers $9.7 million to support Alberta jobs, hydrogen industry

Federal government delivers $9.7 million to support Alberta jobs, hydrogen industry

EDMONTON — The federal government delivered nearly $10 million Tuesday to support Alberta's growing hydrogen industry as the province continues to accuse Ottawa of wanting to shut down jobs in its energy sector.
Oilers forward Evander Kane set to return from LTIR against Kraken

Oilers forward Evander Kane set to return from LTIR against Kraken

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers activated forward Evander Kane off long-term injured reserve ahead of their Tuesday night game against the visiting Seattle Kraken. Kane had been sidelined since sustaining a lacerated wrist in a Nov.
Edmonton Elks sign defensive back Harry, receiver Vandervoort to contract extensions

Edmonton Elks sign defensive back Harry, receiver Vandervoort to contract extensions

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Elks signed defensive back Jamie Harry and receiver Danny Vandervoort to one-year contract extensions Tuesday. Both players are Canadians. Harry appeared in nine games for Edmonton last season after being released by the B.C.
Alberta investigates family's lead-contaminated water well near gravel mine

Alberta investigates family's lead-contaminated water well near gravel mine

Alberta Environment is investigating how a family's water well near a gravel mine became so contaminated by lead it's no longer drinkable.
Two charges withdrawn against woman in Alberta border blockade case

Two charges withdrawn against woman in Alberta border blockade case

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — Two charges have been withdrawn against a woman involved in last year's blockade at the Canada-United States border crossing at Coutts, Alta.
Smith says no COVID-19 pardons because Canadian system doesn't work like the U.S.

Smith says no COVID-19 pardons because Canadian system doesn't work like the U.S.

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she is no longer pursuing amnesty for COVID-19 health-rule violators because Canada doesn’t work that way.
Alberta adding 20 ambulances for Edmonton, Calgary peak hours as part of EMS reforms

Alberta adding 20 ambulances for Edmonton, Calgary peak hours as part of EMS reforms

EDMONTON — Alberta Health Minister Jason Copping says the province plans to add 20 more ambulances to Edmonton and Calgary during peak hours and implement other reforms to reduce bottlenecks hampering front-line care.
Kane's return from injured list raises cap questions for Edmonton Oilers

Kane's return from injured list raises cap questions for Edmonton Oilers

EDMONTON — It appears Edmonton Oilers forward Evander Kane is nearing the end of his lengthy stay on the injured list. Kane’s wrist was lacerated in a freak accident Nov.

Alberta’s new policy on psychedelic drug treatment for mental illness: Will Canada lead the psychedelic renaissance?

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