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Alberta woman shares alopecia experience

Alberta woman shares alopecia experience

A central Alberta woman who started losing her hair at 13 is supporting others with an alopecia diagnosis and has a podcast called @thosebaldchicks.
AHS CEO firing could increase physician shortage: NDP

AHS CEO firing could increase physician shortage: NDP

David Shepherd, NDP Critic for Health says the firing of Dr. Verna Yiu as CEO of the AHS is going to cause more chaos.
Humboldt crash memorial taking longer than hoped

Humboldt crash memorial taking longer than hoped

Today is the anniversary of a deadly crash between a bus carrying the Humboldt Broncos junior hockey team and a semi-truck driver. A memorial will be held as the city works on plans to memorialize those killed in the crash.
Electric cars cheaper to run than gas, study finds

Electric cars cheaper to run than gas, study finds

A Simon Fraser University study shows that charging an electric car versus filling up with gas saves electric car owners $15,000 to $19,000 over eight years.
Fire destroys Didsbury home

Fire destroys Didsbury home

A dog was rescued, but other pets perished in a house fire in Central Alberta on March 30.
Brian Jean says if review is fair Kenney will fail

Brian Jean says if review is fair Kenney will fail

UCP leadership hopeful Brian Jean told Great West Media he believes that if the upcoming UCP leadership review is fair and transparent Jason Kenney will be forced into a leadership race.
Calgary researchers say there may be a link between fracking and premature births

Calgary researchers say there may be a link between fracking and premature births

A University of Calgary study says there may be a link between the density of certain oil and gas operations and increased health risks for nearby pregnant women and their babies.
Historic summer cottage of Alberta's first premier to be restored to former glory

Historic summer cottage of Alberta's first premier to be restored to former glory

A 124-year-old cottage in Banff owned by Alberta's first premier will receive a historical restoration.
Woman was not seriously injured by horse at 'freedom convoy' protest: police watchdog

Woman was not seriously injured by horse at 'freedom convoy' protest: police watchdog

The Ontario police watchdog says a woman who claimed she was injured by a police horse during the convoy protest in Ottawa was not hurt seriously enough to warrant an investigation.
New wildfire information applications launched

New wildfire information applications launched

Provincial app will show where wildfires are burning, how big they are and the cause of the fire.
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