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Primary care in 'critical condition,' Alberta doctors group head says, citing survey
The survey, conducted by ThinkHQ, suggests 91 per cent of the 1,375 doctors who responded are concerned about the continued financial viability of their practices and 52 per cent are very concerned.
Banff to continue pedestrian zone, but seeking more detail on patios
It is unclear whether the town will continue to allow outdoor restaurant patios in the pedestrian zone, after Parks Canada raised concerns about the ongoing commercialization of public space.
Man accused of kidnapping, raping women in Calgary opts for uncommon French trial
French-language trials are relatively uncommon in the Alberta Court of Justice but legally required if requested.
Wildfires in Alberta burned 10 times more area in 2023 than the five-year average
Alberta Wildfire says it saw an average number of wildfires last year, but the area burned across the province set a record.
Government panel probes failures in food safety leading to Calgary's E. Coli outbreak
The E. coli outbreak, declared on Sept. 4, led to at least 448 infections — 39 children and one adult were hospitalized for severe illness. Another 32 secondary cases have also been linked.
Alberta commits extra $200M for family doctors, finalizes $1B health deal with Ottawa
The Alberta government is committing $200 million to help family doctors keep the lights on while a new funding agreement with physicians is hammered out.
Calgary teen arrested in terrorism investigation prohibited from accessing social media sites
A 17-year-old Calgarian who was arrested as part of a national security investigation is to be prohibited from accessing social media and required to participate in an intervention plan that addresses ideological extremism.
Man convicted in Alberta gas-and-dash death handed conditions for his pending release from prison
A man who pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the gas-and-dash death of an Alberta gas station owner has had conditions imposed by the parole board before his pending release from prison. Mitchell Robert Sydlowski was convicted in the 2017 death of Ki Yun Jo outside Jo's Fas Gas in Thorsby.
Alberta doctors 'trepidatious' about changes to already fragile health-care system
The new president of the Alberta Medical Association says doctors are apprehensive about expected changes to the province's health-care delivery system as they deal with ongoing pressures in clinics and hospitals.
Moose Jaw cardiology clinic becomes 1st in Sask. to opt out of public health care
Dr. Jeffery Wilkinson said he only had three paths forward: close the clinic and leave the province, see more patients and provide inferior care, or opt out of the public health-care system and charge patients.