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Presumed outbreak of E.coli and amoebiasis at Calgary-area food facility

Presumed outbreak of E.coli and amoebiasis at Calgary-area food facility

CALGARY — Two people have been hospitalized and more than 200 have shown symptoms after a gastrointestinal outbreak at a Calgary-area food facility. Alberta Health Services says the outbreak at Saskatoon Farm in Foothills County is presumed to be E.
B.C. hiker found safe and uninjured after going missing in Banff park

B.C. hiker found safe and uninjured after going missing in Banff park

CALGARY — A B.C. paramedic who went missing while in Banff National Park has been found safe and sound after a two-day search. Chad Singer, 42, of Radium, B.C., started his hike on Wednesday near the Aurora Creek trail, east of Radium Hot Springs.
Maltos' late go-ahead field goal lifts Alouettes to 23-21 win over Stampeders

Maltos' late go-ahead field goal lifts Alouettes to 23-21 win over Stampeders

CALGARY — Jose Maltos received a hero’s welcome from his teammates after kicking the longest field goal of his CFL career.
Alberta alters rules, making it easier for nurses to get benefits for on-the-job PTSD

Alberta alters rules, making it easier for nurses to get benefits for on-the-job PTSD

EDMONTON — The Alberta government has put registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses back on the list of professionals who can get benefits when they experience job-related stress disorder.
Alberta judge finds 6 people in contempt in probe of irregular political donations

Alberta judge finds 6 people in contempt in probe of irregular political donations

EDMONTON — An Alberta judge has found six people in contempt for not attending interviews as part of an investigation into alleged irregular political donations made to the United Conservative Party.
Supreme Court of Canada dismisses constitutional challenge of sex-work law

Supreme Court of Canada dismisses constitutional challenge of sex-work law

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada has rejected a constitutional challenge of the criminal law on sex work, upholding the convictions of two men who argued its provisions are overly broad.

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'Fragile': An emotional day for Jasper residents one year after devastating wildfire

'Fragile': An emotional day for Jasper residents one year after devastating wildfire

JASPER, ALTA. — Kimberley Stark has a scavenger hunt planned for her three kids on the plot of land in Jasper, Alta., where they used to crawl, play and sleep.
'It's fantastic to see': Rural Alberta riding in spotlight ahead of August byelection

'It's fantastic to see': Rural Alberta riding in spotlight ahead of August byelection

CAMROSE — The upcoming federal byelection in Battle River-Crowfoot has Jennifer Fossen in unknown territory. Fossen is the president of the Camrose & District Chamber of Commerce. In the April federal election, it held a candidate forum.
Ontario sees no new measles cases in former hot spot for first time since spring

Ontario sees no new measles cases in former hot spot for first time since spring

TORONTO — Canada's former measles hot spot is reporting no new cases for the first time since a spring surge.