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ICUs in Fort McMurray, Alta., on the brink
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, Alta., has declared a state of emergency as COVID-19 cases reach concerning levels.
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Exploring Black history on Canada’s Prairies
110 years ago Rev. Henry Sneed led 194 African Americans to Amber Valley, Alta., to establish one of the largest and most prosperous Black communities in Canada.
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Alberta hospitals squeezed under pressure of COVID-19 3rd wave
COVID-19 cases are nearing record levels in Alberta and hospitals are already feeling the squeeze with some surgeries being delayed and doctors preparing to triage patients for ventilators.
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Kenney warns current public health restrictions are not enough
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney details which areas of the province will be under stricter measures, including school closures and a halt to indoor fitness and recreation.
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Alberta adopts targeted COVID-19 measures
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announced targeted public health measures intended to slow the spread of COVID-19, as the pandemic's third wave set new records.
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Alberta announces new restrictions in COVID-19 hot spots
With the highest rate of COVID-19 cases per capita in the country, Alberta announced new restrictions but is betting a full lockdown won’t be necessary.
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Polls suggest race is tightening between Liberals and Conservatives
Pollsters Janet Brown and Christian Bourque join Power & Politics to break down the latest polling numbers and discuss key issues for the second week of the federal election campaign.
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Alberta facing possible 'acute care system failure,' expert says
A 'deadly combination' of high COVID-19 case counts, ICUs beyond capacity and low immunization rates suggests Alberta may have to invoke a triage protocol for its health-care system, says Dr. James Talbot, the province's former chief...
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Edmonton ICUs filling up with young, very sick patients, says doctor
New measures to stop COVID-19 in Alberta will not curb infections fast enough, says Edmonton intensive care physician Dr. Darren Markland. 'What terrifies me is we're too late,' he said.
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Alberta to launch proof-of-vaccination program, declares health emergency
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has introduced strict and sweeping new measures to combat the spread of COVID-19 as he apologized for his government's handling of the pandemic.
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No sign Alberta ICU admissions slowing over next several weeks, expert says
Though Alberta has introduced some new restrictions to deal with the latest wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, Craig Jenne, infectious disease researcher at the University of Calgary, says health-care capacity is his greatest concern right now.
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Doctors sound the alarm as Alberta ICUs near capacity
Doctors in Alberta are sounding the alarm about the province's health-care system as COVID-19 cases remain the highest per capita in the country and intensive care units near capacity.
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Black on the Prairies project launches on CBC News today
Black on the Prairies is a collection of essays, images and stories about the past, present and future of Black people in Canada's Prairie provinces.
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Alberta NDP leader urges officials to enforce pandemic measures
Opposition leader Rachel Notley tells Power & Politics the provincial government must enforce pandemic measures already in place as the caseload continues to climb in Alberta.
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Alberta sending mixed messages on COVID-19 restrictions, says physician
Dr. Joe Vipond, an ER doctor in Calgary, says he has sympathy for Albertans who are confused over mixed messages from the government on whether lockdowns stop the spread of COVID-19. He says it's been damaging to the province.
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Provinces look to fight back against COVID-19 3rd wave
Across Canada, more provinces are trying to fight off the third wave of COVID-19 with new restrictions and targeted vaccination campaigns.
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Growing push to prioritize pregnant women for COVID-19 vaccine
There’s a growing push to prioritize pregnant women for COVID-19 vaccines as new research shows that pregnant women are five times more likely to be hospitalized because of the virus.
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Experts warn action needed in Alberta to avoid Ontario’s COVID-19 crisis
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney hopes widening the scope of COVID-19 vaccines will help stem the third wave, but experts say more action is needed or the province will end up in a health-care crisis such as Ontario’s.
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Alberta doctors call for circuit-breaker lockdown to stop latest surge
Calgary ER doctor said the next two weeks will be critical for Alberta to reduce the spread, as coronavirus variants gain ground.
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Alberta renews restrictions as communities battle P1 variant outbreaks
Several Alberta communities fighting P1 variant outbreaks are frustrated by a lack of information from health officials as the province announces a return to tougher restrictions to get its COVID-19 situation under control.
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The potential of producing lithium out of water from oil drilling
Entrepreneurs in Alberta see the potential in repurposing water from oil drilling to produce lithium, which is used in batteries for everything from smartphones to electric cars.
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Alberta’s COVID-19 restrictions get pushback from Kenney’s caucus
The recent renewal of COVID-19 restrictions in Alberta has frustrated some residents, and Premier Jason Kenney is facing vocal pushback from some members of his own caucus.
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'Variants are winning,' Alberta premier says
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney said for the first time Thursday that the province is in the third wave of the pandemic. He also said in the race between vaccination and coronavirus variants, the variants are winning.
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Alberta pediatricians call for delay in lifting of restrictions
In a letter sent to Premier Jason Kenney, the Alberta Medical Association's (AMA) Section of Pediatrics urged Kenney to delay the removal of monitoring measures until 85 per cent of Albertans have been immunized, or until the COVID-19...