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Alberta names new interim chief medical officer of health

Alberta names new interim chief medical officer of health

Officials say Dr. Sunil Sookram is to serve in the role of Alberta's interim chief medical officer of health on a temporary basis as arrangements are finalized for a "longer-term appointment."
Alberta curiosity rover study finds carbon deposits on Mars - more evidence of water on surface

Alberta curiosity rover study finds carbon deposits on Mars - more evidence of water on surface

The paper, published this week in the journal Science, reveals that three of Curiosity’s drill sites had siderite, an iron carbonate material, within sulfate-rich layers of Mount Sharp in Gale Crater.
Alberta pauses some of its fight-back plan against the U.S. amid tariff dispute

Alberta pauses some of its fight-back plan against the U.S. amid tariff dispute

Service Alberta Minister Dale Nally says since the province's retaliatory measures were first announced in early March, Donald Trump's administration has put a hold on further tariffs.
Firefighters rescue dog that fell through ice in northern Alberta

Firefighters rescue dog that fell through ice in northern Alberta

A dog that fell through the ice of a pond in a Lac La Biche area park is safe after being rescued by Alberta firefighters. 
Alberta reports six more cases of measles, bringing total to 83

Alberta reports six more cases of measles, bringing total to 83

The province says four of the new cases are in central Alberta, and the other two are in the province's south.
What to do if your Alberta voter information card is missing or has incorrect information

What to do if your Alberta voter information card is missing or has incorrect information

Voter information cards detailing when and where you should go to vote should have arrived in your mailbox by April 11.
Murderer of Banff resident receives life in prison, eligible for parole after 12 years

Murderer of Banff resident receives life in prison, eligible for parole after 12 years

John Arrizza was sentenced by Justice Robert Hall in Calgary Court of King’s Bench Tuesday (April 15) for the 2022 murder of lifelong Banff resident Ethan Enns-Goneau.
Alberta RCMP debuts provincewide non-emergency line

Alberta RCMP debuts provincewide non-emergency line

Starting immediately, Alberta residents will be able to make non-emergency police reports by calling 310-RCMP (7267). 
Alberta students EcoCar team takes first at Shell Eco-marathon

Alberta students EcoCar team takes first at Shell Eco-marathon

University of Alberta student Stella Simpson and the rest of the EcoCar team took first place in the prototype hydrogen fuel cell event at the 2025 Shell Eco-marathon, which took place at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway from April 2-6.
Banff murder victim a 'bright light in the world'

Banff murder victim a 'bright light in the world'

“He was an innocent person lost to a senseless act of violence.”
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