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Air Canada's strict new employee vaccine policy could set new workplace bar: experts

Air Canada's strict new employee vaccine policy could set new workplace bar: experts

CALGARY — Air Canada’s decision not to offer rapid testing as an alternative for employees who refuse to be vaccinated against COVID-19 sets a tough new precedent that other companies may emulate, experts say.
Missing for a decade: Alberta RCMP renew efforts to find missing woman with autism

Missing for a decade: Alberta RCMP renew efforts to find missing woman with autism

GLEICHEN, Alta. — RCMP are renewing efforts to find a woman a decade after she disappeared. Desiree Oldwoman of the Siksika First Nation east of Calgary was 21 when she was last seen on Aug. 27, 2011.
CWB Financial Group reports Q3 profit up from year ago, beats expectations

CWB Financial Group reports Q3 profit up from year ago, beats expectations

EDMONTON — CWB Financial Group beat expectations as it reported its third-quarter profit rose compared with a year ago, helped by revenue growth and lower provisions for bad loans.
Jamie Lee Rattray steps up with two goals for Canadian women in 5-1 win over U.S.

Jamie Lee Rattray steps up with two goals for Canadian women in 5-1 win over U.S.

CALGARY — Given the opportunity, Canada's Jamie Lee Rattray made the most of it with two goals in Thursday's 5-1 win over the United States in the women's world hockey championship.
Canada beats US 5-1 in women's world hockey championship

Canada beats US 5-1 in women's world hockey championship

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Jamie Lee Rattray scored twice and Canada overwhelmed the United States 5-1 on Thursday night in the women's world hockey championship, ending the Americans' winning streak in the event at 29 games.
Alberta to offer vaccine confirmation cards, but province says passports a no go

Alberta to offer vaccine confirmation cards, but province says passports a no go

EDMONTON — Albertans will be able to print off a card to show they have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, but provincewide rules requiring proof of vaccination to enter places such as restaurants or sports events remain off the table.
Jump in Alberta alcohol-related hospitalizations in COVID's 1st wave: study

Jump in Alberta alcohol-related hospitalizations in COVID's 1st wave: study

CALGARY — A study from the University of Calgary has found that the number of Albertans hospitalized for an alcohol-related liver disease almost doubled during the first wave of COVID-19. Dr.
2 more Edmonton Elks players test positive for COVID-19

2 more Edmonton Elks players test positive for COVID-19

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Two more Edmonton Elks players have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total to 14 since the Canadian Football League team returned home after beating the B.C. Lions last week.
Flames re-sign Dillon Dube to 3-year, $6.9 million contract

Flames re-sign Dillon Dube to 3-year, $6.9 million contract

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — The Calgary Flames re-signed forward Dillon Dube to a three-year, $6.9 million contract Thursday. The 23-year-old Dube had 11 goals and 11 assists in 51 games last season.
Elks announce two more positive COVID tests, bringing total players infected to 14

Elks announce two more positive COVID tests, bringing total players infected to 14

EDMONTON — Two more Edmonton Elks players have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total to 14 since the team returned from a game last week against the B.C. Lions.
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