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Alberta family misses chance to say goodbye to dying mother because of border protest

COUTTS, Alta. — A woman says her family members couldn't say goodbye to their dying mother because of protesters blocking the main U.S. border crossing in southern Alberta.

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Alberta health minister says COVID-19 pressure remains high but easing on hospitals

Alberta Health Minister Jason Copping says the vast majority of scheduled surgeries are still being done and overflow field units for COVID-19 patients are no longer needed as the latest wave of the pandemic continues to recede.

The Canadian Press

B.C., Alberta backcountry users warned of avalanche dangers

REVELSTOKE, B.C. — A special public avalanche warning has been issued for parts of British Columbia and Alberta's backcountry about the potential for triggering large avalanches.

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Officer shoots, wounds person outside courthouse in central Alberta: RCMP

PONOKA, Alta. — RCMP say a man has critical injuries after he was shot by an officer outside a courthouse in central Alberta.

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Super High Troopers: Cops In Calgary Authorized To Consume Marijuana Off Duty

By Franca Quarneti, Via El Planteo. The Calgary Police Department in Alberta, Canada, lifted the ban on cannabis use for its officers.

Benzinga

Video plans & items as of 5:30 p.m. ET Thursday, Feb. 10

Here are the latest video plans & items as of 5:30 p.m. ET Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022

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Hampton House brand chicken nuggets sold in B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says a recall has been issued for Hampton House brand chicken nuggets due to a possible salmonella risk.

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Teachers' union, Edmonton school board, worried about Alberta lifting COVID mask rule

EDMONTON — The president of the Alberta Teachers' Association says it is exploring legal options after the province announced it will lift the mask mandate in classrooms and take away power from school boards that disagree with the decision to implement their own rules.

The Canadian Press

Top News Advisory for Wednesday, Feb. 9

Here are the latest Top News stories from The Canadian Press. All times are Eastern unless otherwise stated. Coverage plans are included when available. Entries are subject to change as news develops.

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Relief, caution and dismay around Alberta's COVID-19 plan after lack of consultation

Alberta schools, municipalities and businesses are expressing dismay, relief and confusion as they scramble to adapt to the province lifting COVID-19 public health rules with what they say was no consultation and little advance notice.

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Top Western Canada news on Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022

Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022

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Canadian provinces lift COVID restrictions, protests remain

A rapidly growing list of Canadian provinces moved to lift their COVID-19 restrictions as protesters decrying vaccine mandates and other precautions kept up the pressure with truck blockades in the capital and at key U.S. border crossings, including the economically vital bridge connecting the country with Detroit

The Independent UK

'Not in the clear yet': Most provinces stick with gradual COVID-19 reopening plans

Many provinces indicated Wednesday they would not rush to follow the lead of Alberta and Saskatchewan by quickly dropping COVID-19 vaccination passports and indoor mask requirements.

The Canadian Press

Alberta government seeking $1.3 billion from U.S. over cancelled Keystone XL pipeline

CALGARY — Alberta is seeking $1.3 billion in compensation from the U.S. government in the wake of President Joe Biden's cancellation of the Keystone XL pipeline's permit.

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Census 2021: A snapshot of Prairie population and dwelling data

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Alberta venture capital investment poised to break record again

CALGARY — In Canada's largest oil and gas producing province, investors who have been made wealthy by the energy sector are starting to open their pockets to a budding local tech industry.

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Alberta Premier Jason Kenney apologizes for comparing COVID-19 to AIDS

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says he's sorry for comparing what he calls the stigma of being unvaccinated for COVID-19 to the plight of HIV-AIDS patients in the 1980s.

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Video plans & items as of 5:30 p.m. ET Wednesday, Feb. 9

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Census data suggests Alberta economy shifting but growth expected to stay strong

EDMONTON — Laid off twice from energy-related jobs, Calgary engineer Bill Copeland figured it was time to move with the times.

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'We're not going anywhere': Alberta border protesters won't move to new site

COUTTS, Alta. — Alberta RCMP officers were met with anger and chants of "Hell no, we won't go" Wednesday as they attempted to persuade protesters camped at a United States border crossing to move to another location.

France 24

'Anti-vax' trucker protests threaten border trade between Canada, US

Canadian lawmakers expressed increasing worry Tuesday about the economic effects of disruptive demonstrations after the busiest border crossing between the U.S. and Canada became partially blocked by truckers protesting vaccine mandates and other Covid-19 restrictions.

Reuters

Pandemic border protests strand cattle and car parts, snarling Canada-U.S. trade

Protests in Canada against vaccine mandates have disrupted two key U.S. border crossings, and are snarling hundreds of millions of dollars daily of trade, ranging from cattle to car parts.

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