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Alberta's transgender ban in women's sports exempts visiting out-of-province athletes

Alberta's transgender ban in women's sports exempts visiting out-of-province athletes

EDMONTON — Alberta is rolling out new regulations this fall banning transgender athletes from playing women’s sports, but the province will still welcome out-of-province transgender competitors.
Quebecers are the happiest in Canada, P.E.I residents least happy, survey finds

Quebecers are the happiest in Canada, P.E.I residents least happy, survey finds

MONTREAL — A new poll by Leger has found that Quebec residents are the happiest in Canada. The web survey of nearly 40,000 Canadians found that Quebecers rated their happiness at an average of 72.
2 more hospitalized, a dozen new illnesses reported in salami salmonella outbreak

2 more hospitalized, a dozen new illnesses reported in salami salmonella outbreak

Health officials said a salmonella outbreak linked to pork deli meats sold at grocery stores and in prepared sandwiches has expanded.
Alberta, Ottawa putting $203 million into new affordable housing units

Alberta, Ottawa putting $203 million into new affordable housing units

EDMONTON — Alberta and Ottawa have signed off on $203 million for new affordable housing projects across the province.
A look at new rules for school library books and what won't be allowed on shelves

A look at new rules for school library books and what won't be allowed on shelves

The Alberta government is putting new rules in place for school libraries starting Oct. 1. The province says young students shouldn't be exposed to inappropriate sexual content.
Alberta to ban explicit sex books in school libraries starting Oct. 1

Alberta to ban explicit sex books in school libraries starting Oct. 1

EDMONTON — Alberta's education minister says sexually explicit content must be gone from school library shelves as of Oct. 1, but the move is not about book banning.
Two charged with exploiting foreign workers with 90-hour weeks at motel, gas station

Two charged with exploiting foreign workers with 90-hour weeks at motel, gas station

EDMONTON — Alberta RCMP say a father and his son are facing multiple charges after they allegedly coerced four foreign workers to clock up to 90 hours per week at two businesses without proper pay.
Teen found dead in abandoned car was last seen at Calgary mall the day before: RCMP

Teen found dead in abandoned car was last seen at Calgary mall the day before: RCMP

CALGARY — Mounties in Alberta are looking for help from the public after the body of a teen girl was found in an abandoned car close to the U.S. border.
Farmers pleased but anxious after Alberta pauses new on-farm slaughter sale limits

Farmers pleased but anxious after Alberta pauses new on-farm slaughter sale limits

EDMONTON — Alberta animal farmers are pleased but anxious for updates after the provincial government paused new limits on annual on-farm slaughter sales.
Saskatchewan government set to raise minimum wage by 35 cents this October

Saskatchewan government set to raise minimum wage by 35 cents this October

REGINA — The Saskatchewan government says minimum wage workers are set to get a slight raise this fall. Officials say minimum wage will increase to $15.35 per hour starting on Oct. 1, up from the current $15 per hour.
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