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Regina Breast Health Centre set to open, province commits to reduce wait times

Regina Breast Health Centre set to open, province commits to reduce wait times

REGINA — The Regina Breast Health Centre is planning to open next week providing surgeries, diagnostics and followup care under one roof, which the health minister promises will reduce wait times.
Alberta reports 16 more cases of measles, bringing total to 74

Alberta reports 16 more cases of measles, bringing total to 74

EDMONTON — Alberta is reporting 16 more cases of measles, bringing the provincial total to 74 since the beginning of March. The government says the new cases were reported in Alberta's central and southern zones.
Flames show up with complete effort to keep playoff hopes alive

Flames show up with complete effort to keep playoff hopes alive

CALGARY — In their biggest game of the season, the Calgary Flames responded with one of their most complete efforts.
Flames keep playoff hopes alive with crucial 4-2 win over Wild

Flames keep playoff hopes alive with crucial 4-2 win over Wild

CALGARY — Mikael Backlund's first-period goal gave Calgary the lead and the Flames never looked back, picking up two huge points with a 4-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Friday.
Oilers clinch playoff berth for sixth consecutive season with 4-2 win over Sharks

Oilers clinch playoff berth for sixth consecutive season with 4-2 win over Sharks

EDMONTON — Connor McDavid assisted on all four goals as the Edmonton Oilers officially clinched a playoff berth with a 4-2 victory over the last-place San Jose Sharks on Friday.
Alberta government and auditor at odds over lawyer involvement in health probe

Alberta government and auditor at odds over lawyer involvement in health probe

EDMONTON — The Alberta government and its auditor general are at odds over the province’s decision to bring lawyers directly into the investigation surrounding multimillion-dollar health contracts.
Alberta Law Foundation board members quit over bill giving minister power on grants

Alberta Law Foundation board members quit over bill giving minister power on grants

EDMONTON — Two of the Alberta Law Foundation's three provincially appointed board members have resigned in protest over proposed legislation that they say amounts to political interference in how vulnerable people access the justice system.
Alberta's top public health doctor reminding public to get their measles vaccine

Alberta's top public health doctor reminding public to get their measles vaccine

EDMONTON — Alberta's top doctor for public health says officials are working to contain the spread of measles as case counts continue to rise.
Twins Tyson, Jalen Philpot both have their eyes on claiming CFL's top Canadian award

Twins Tyson, Jalen Philpot both have their eyes on claiming CFL's top Canadian award

He's still on the mend, but Tyson Philpot anticipates a triumphant return to the Montreal Alouettes in 2025. A foot injury prematurely ended Philpot's promising '24 campaign. The North Delta, B.C.

Alberta oil and gas companies could avoid cleanup costs by installing solar panels: government report

Oil and gas companies could avoid full reclamation of old well sites in Alberta if they put renewable energy projects on the disturbed land. That’s one of several dozen ideas offered in a new report commissioned by the Alberta government.