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Calgary Experts are watching closely as cases of invasive pneumococcal disease rise in Alberta. The potentially life-threatening illness is caused by bacteria known as Streptococcus pneumoniae, which often strike after viral illnesses. Alberta reported 812 cases of invasive pneumococcal disease last year including 62 deaths Jennifer Lee · CBC NewsContinue Reading

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Calgary Sweeping changes to gender-affirming care, announced by the Alberta government this week, are sparking widespread backlash from doctors, nurses and medical organizations, and calls are mounting for the province to reverse its decision. Canadian Paediatric Society, Alberta Medical Association speak out Jennifer Lee · CBC News · Posted: FebContinue Reading

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Calgary·Analysis Rivers and reservoirs are at low levels never recorded. Alberta is working on its emergency plan and “water sharing” deals. A disastrously dry 2024 is already bringing back the “we’re all in this together” message we heard not long ago. Province will push ‘water sharing.’ Cities will restrict usage.Continue Reading

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Calgary Canada’s Greener Homes program is ending. Thousands of layoffs could followAs the federal government’s popular Canada Greener Homes grant program comes to a close, the energy audit industry could crumble with businesses across the country warning of mass layoffs in the months ahead. Energy assessors worry business will haltContinue Reading

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Calgary The Association of Alberta Childcare Entrepreneurs (AACE), which advocates for both for-profit and non-profit child-care centres and dayhome operators, said the closures are a result of the $10-per-day child-care program, which has created an “underfunded” and “restrictive” environment.  Association of Alberta Childcare Entrepreneurs says ‘several dozen’ operators will participateContinue Reading