Friday, Feb. 11, 2022
WEST NEWS ADVISORY
Here are the top Western stories so far today from The Canadian Press. All times are local unless otherwise stated. Entries are subject to change as news develops. If you have questions you can contact B.C./Yukon bureau chief Kevin Ward at kevin.ward@thecanadianpress.com, 604-692-1160, Prairies bureau chief Chris Purdy at chris.purdy@thecanadianpress.com, 780-412-6252, or acting Prairies news editor Colette Derworiz at colette.derworiz@thecanadianpress.com, 780-412-6263, or B.C./Yukon news editor Terri Theodore at terri.theodore@thecanadianpress.com, 604-692-1171.
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NEWS NOW
Manitoba to end most COVID-19 restrictions
COVID-Mba
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada -- Premier Heather Stefanson says Manitoba is accelerating its plan to ease COVID-19 restrictions and expects to have all public health orders lifted in the coming weeks. , Photos: 1
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Ottawa in talks with Manitoba over blockade
Trucker-Protest-Mba
Canada's public safety minister will be speaking with the Manitoba government later today about the ongoing blockade near the Emerson border crossing in southern Manitoba.
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Edmonton doctors call Alberta COVID plan reckless
COVID-Alta
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada -- Faculty from the University of Alberta's school of public health are voicing strong opposition to the rapid relaxation of COVID-19 health measures in the province, saying it could prolong the deadly pandemic.
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Woman files complaint against Regina doctor
Sask-Doctor-Complaint
Regina, , -- A woman says she is going blind after her doctor stigmatized her over her drug use and ignored symptoms that she had a sexually transmitted infection. By Mickey Djuric. , Photos: 1
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ATCO investigation gets more time for settlement
ATCO-Investigation
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada -- The Alberta Utilities Commission is giving ATCO Electric and commission investigators more time to negotiate a settlement over an alleged breach of regulations governing the industry.
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Evacuations lifted years after B.C. slides
Old-Fort-Slide
Fort St. John, British Columbia, Canada -- Final evacuation orders have been lifted for an area of northeastern British Columbia affected by slow-moving landslides that began more than three years ago. , Photos: 1
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Enbridge to settle on Mainline tolling plan soon
Enbridge-Rslts
Calgary, Alberta, Canada -- Enbridge Inc. expects to settle on a new tolling plan for its Mainline pipeline system this summer, the Calgary-based company said Friday. By Amanda Stephenson. , Photos: 1
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COMING LATER TODAY
Person missing in B.C. woods returns after two months
Missing-Person-Returns
VICTORIA - Bear Henry has a story to tell after being missing in the dense forests of Vancouver Island for more than two months during the coldest part of the winter. Henry was dropped off by loggers this week at a Lake Cowichan coffee shop, safe and healthy, police say.
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COMING SATURDAY
Fatal fires continue to plague First Nations
Indigenous-Fatal-Fires
Monias Fiddler says time is moving slowly on the Sandy Lake First Nation as the community carries an immense weight from the tragic loss of three children in a housefire last month. By Kelly Malone.
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COMING SUNDAY
Guardians do more than protect land
NWT-Guardians
Twyla Edgi-Masuzumi was the first person to get a call when a family of six disappeared on the Mackenzie River in the Northwest Territories while travelling by boat to a funeral last summer. By Emma Tranter.
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