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Alberta doctors press government to strengthen restrictions as ICU admissions rocket

Alberta doctors press government to strengthen restrictions as ICU admissions rocket

CALGARY — Alberta doctors called on the government to restrict unvaccinated people from indoor public spaces on Monday, as COVID-19 intensive care admissions reached an all-time high.
Health agency wants jail time for Calgary pastor and brother for breaking COVID rules

Health agency wants jail time for Calgary pastor and brother for breaking COVID rules

CALGARY — A lawyer for Alberta Health Services says an Alberta pastor and his brother found guilty of contempt after deliberately violating COVID-19 health orders should go to jail.
FC Edmonton requires fans to be fully vaccinated or provide negative COVID-19 test

FC Edmonton requires fans to be fully vaccinated or provide negative COVID-19 test

EDMONTON — FC Edmonton will soon require spectators to be fully vaccinated or have a negative COVID-19 test before entering Clarke Stadium. The Canadian Premier League club made the announcement on Monday.
Group of nine Alberta universities, colleges to require proof of COVID-19 vaccination

Group of nine Alberta universities, colleges to require proof of COVID-19 vaccination

EDMONTON — Nine universities and colleges in Alberta say they are ramping up COVID-19 measures by making vaccination a requirement to enter their campuses.
Amazon to hire 15,000 employees across Canada; increase wages

Amazon to hire 15,000 employees across Canada; increase wages

CALGARY — Amazon Canada is hiking wages as it seeks to fill thousands of new jobs against the backdrop of a labour market that has been dramatically altered by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kansas City Southern board rules CP Rail bid superior to CN agreement

Kansas City Southern board rules CP Rail bid superior to CN agreement

CALGARY — The board of Kansas City Southern has ruled that a takeover offer from Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. is a superior proposal to its agreement with Canadian National Railway Co. As a result, the U.S.
Crescent Point Energy raising quarterly dividend to three cents per share

Crescent Point Energy raising quarterly dividend to three cents per share

CALGARY — Crescent Point Energy Corp. is raising its quarterly dividend after what it says has been significant progress in improving its balance sheet strength and sustainability.
Six Paredes field goals gives Mitchell-led Stampeders 32-16 victory over rival Elks

Six Paredes field goals gives Mitchell-led Stampeders 32-16 victory over rival Elks

EDMONTON — The Calgary Stampeders are still in a hole, but at least they made a move in the right direction on Saturday.
Police shoot and kill large cougar prowling in Lethbridge, Alta., subdivision

Police shoot and kill large cougar prowling in Lethbridge, Alta., subdivision

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — Police have shot and killed a cougar they say was prowling in a Lethbridge, Alta., subdivision on Saturday. Local police say the animal -- which was roughly two metres long -- posed a threat to public safety.
Edmonton Oilers sign forward Cooper Marody to one-year contract extension

Edmonton Oilers sign forward Cooper Marody to one-year contract extension

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers signed forward Cooper Marody to a US$750,000, one-year contract extension on Saturday. He had 36 points (21-15) over 39 games with AHL Bakersfield last season.
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