Tuesday, Feb. 8, 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
Saskatchewan lifting all COVID-19 measures
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Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada -- Saskatchewan has announced a plan to lift all of its COVID-19 restrictions. , Photos: 1
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Alberta to announce timeline to end COVID-19 rules
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Edmonton, Alberta, Canada -- Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says he will announce later today a plan to reduce COVID-19 health restrictions. , Photos: 1
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Alberta businesses await news on future of REP
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Calgary, , -- At the Rose & Crown in Banff, Alta., Vern Iskauskas is looking forward to an expected announcement from Premier Jason Kenney this week with a mixture of excitement and trepidation. By Amanda Stephenson. , Photos: 1
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Traffic moving slowly at Alberta border crossing
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Coutts, Alberta, Canada -- Traffic is flowing slowly through the Coutts border crossing in southern Alberta this morning after protesters against vaccine mandates and other COVID-19 restrictions blocked vehicles from passing through Monday night.
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Canadian Red Cross sends nurses to Nunavut
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Iqaluit, Nunavut, Canada -- The Canadian Red Cross has sent six nurses to Nunavut as the territory continues to experience its worst outbreak of COVID-19 to date. , Photos: 1
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B.C. legislature resumes today with throne speech
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Victoria, British Columbia, Canada -- Politicians return to the British Columbia legislature today where the New Democrat government delivers a throne speech outlining its political agenda for the coming months. , Photos: 1
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Cenovus reports Q4 loss due to one-time charge
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Calgary, Alberta, Canada -- Cenovus Energy Inc. reported a fourth-quarter loss of $408 million as it took a $1.9-billion one-time non-cash impairment charge related to its U.S. refinery business. , Photos: 1
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Petronas Energy Canada announces CEO change
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Calgary, Alberta, Canada -- Petronas Energy Canada Ltd. has announced a leadership change. , Photos: 1
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COMING LATER
WINNIPEG -- A small funeral was held in Winnipeg over the weekend for the family of four migrants from India who died while trying to cross into the United States by foot during treacherous winter conditions last month.
VANCOUVER -- A trial continues for Craig James, former clerk of the B.C. legislature, who faces three counts of breach of trust by a public officer and two charges of fraud. The Canadian Press is covering.
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