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AHS acute care and emergency capacity addressed in wake of recent bed closures

From six emergency room beds at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton to the temporary closure of a seniors centre in Galahad, Albertans have heard about bed closures in health-care facilities across the province for weeks now. On Friday, Alberta Health Services addressed the situation.

Tom Vernon shares more on the noon news.

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21.07.2021 / 03:47

Edmonton International Airport ready to welcome the world back

The border closure and loss of global flights came at a huge cost to the Edmonton International Airport, but as Tom Vernon explains, the reopening means work is underway to bring back lost connections.

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20.07.2021 / 22:33

International flights returning to Edmonton airport

What does the border reopening mean for the Edmonton International Airport? Tom Vernon joins the noon news from the airport, which will soon see the return of international flights.

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17.07.2021 / 02:17

Alberta health-care support staff presented with 4% wage cut

Another health-care union is accusing the UCP government of having no respect for the work they’ve done over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. Last week, nurses revealed the government was seeking to roll back their wages.

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24.06.2021 / 08:51

Alberta pledges $8M to help First Nations locate and honour graves at residential schools

The Alberta government is making up to $8 million available in grants to assist First Nations and Metis communities find the remains and honour the memories of residential schoolchildren.

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19.06.2021 / 03:25

Alberta businesses ready to reopen as COVID-19 public health measures set to end July 1

From waterparks to concert venues, Alberta will become the first in Canada to end all COVID-19 restrictions when it lifts its remaining public health measures on July 1. Tom Vernon reports.

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17.06.2021 / 07:59

Alberta reveals more details about lottery aimed at getting more people vaccinated against COVID-19

The Alberta government has announced more details about a lottery it hopes will help it reopen from the COVID-19 pandemic. Tom Vernon has the latest on the initiative aimed at getting more people in the province vaccinated against COVID-19.

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16.06.2021 / 03:15

Western premiers call for timelines on international travel and border reopening

Alberta’s premier wants to see Canada reopen the border with the United States sooner rather than later. Jason Kenney made the comments Tuesday after meeting with his counterparts from across Western and Northern Canada. Tom Vernon reports.

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11.06.2021 / 08:49

What happens to Alberta’s $1.3B investment into Keystone XL?

TC Energy has officially killed Keystone XL, but Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has already made a major financial investment in the pipeline project.

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26.05.2021 / 22:07

Alberta’s three-stage summer reopening plan unveiled by Premier Kenney

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney unveiled the three stages the province will go through as it lifts the various COVID-19 restrictions that have been in place since last year. Tom Vernon has the details on the noon news.

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18.05.2021 / 20:53

Jason Kenney may soon release Alberta economy reopening plan

Premier Jason Kenney is very close to releasing his plan to reopen Alberta’s economy. The plan will be discussed by the COVID Cabinet Committee later this week.

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14.05.2021 / 03:49

Emergency caucus meeting held after call for Premier Jason Kenney to quit

An emergency caucus meeting was held Thursday afternoon after United Conservative senior backbencher Todd Loewen publicly called for the resignation of Alberta Premier Jason Kenney. Tom Vernon has the latest.

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13.05.2021 / 08:41

Enbridge defies Michigan order, plans to continue operating Line 5

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer gave Enbridge until May 12 to turn off the taps to the pipeline that runs through the Straits of Mackinac, and is now threatening financial penalties against the company for failing to follow her order.

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06.05.2021 / 05:31

Alberta justice minister hikes fines, pledges more enforcement against COVID-19 rule breakers

Alberta has doubled the fine for flouting the the province’s COVID-19 public health measures and Justice Minister Kaycee Madu is promising a renewed effort to stop rule breakers. But is it too little, too late? Tom Vernon reports.

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05.05.2021 / 07:53

Too much or too little? Premier Jason Kenney faces political pressure from all sides with new COVID-19 restrictions

With Tuesday’s announcement of renewed COVID-19 restrictions aimed at saving hospitals from being overwhelmed with COVID-19 patients, both the Opposition NDP and a prominent conservative say Premier Jason Kenney has failed the test of leadership in guiding Alberta through the pandemic.

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05.05.2021 / 02:49

Alberta’s economy took the hardest hit of all Canadian provinces in 2020

Numbers released this week by Statistics Canada show in 2020, Alberta was by far the hardest hit economy in Canada, with the GDP retreating more than eight per cent — about three points higher than the next nearest province.

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24.04.2021 / 05:51

Premier Jason Kenney faces growing unrest inside the UCP with letter calling for his resignation

A letter is circulating amongst grassroots members of the United Conservative Party, demanding Premier jason Kenney immediately resign as party leader over his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and personal unpopularity. Tom Vernon reports.

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22.04.2021 / 03:25

Edmonton families preparing for return to online learning wish it could have been avoided

As Edmonton public and Catholic students in junior high and high school prepare to once again move back to online learning, some parents wish more had been done to avoid getting to this point. Tom Vernon reports.

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21.04.2021 / 04:17

How oil prices have recovered, 1 year after WTI dropping below zero

On April 20, 2020, the price of West Texas Intermediate oil closed below zero for the first time in history. Tom Vernon looks at what happened that day, what’s happened since, and whether it could ever happen again.

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17.04.2021 / 05:09

Alberta ‘not in a position’ to send health-care workers to Ontario

Ontario pleaded with other provinces to send nurses and other health workers as it buckles under surging COVID-19 infections, however Alberta said it is “not in a position” to do so as cases rise in the province as well. Tom Vernon reports.

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14.04.2021 / 04:05

Alberta expands small and medium business grant to include another $10K payment

For the third time, Alberta is expanding its Small and Medium Enterprise Relaunch Grant to include another payment of up to $10,000 for eligible businesses. Tom Vernon reports.

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13.04.2021 / 03:13

Alberta legislature Speaker apologizes for openly opposing COVID-19 health restrictions

Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills MLA Nathan Cooper, who is also the Speaker of the Alberta legislature, apologized Monday for publicly condemning the government’s new COVID-19 health restrictions. Tom Vernon reports.

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12.04.2021 / 22:49

Premier says Alberta on track to administer 300K COVID-19 vaccines per week

As two new rapid flow-through vaccination sites were opened in Calgary and Edmonton on Monday, Premier Jason Kenney said the province is on track to administer upwards of 300,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine per week — as long as supply keeps up.

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10.04.2021 / 04:15

Premier Jason Kenney feeling pressure from the right

The numbers just keep getting worse for Jason Kenney. According to the Angus Reid Institute, just 23 per cent of Albertans feel the premier is doing a good job at handling the COVID-19 crisis.

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08.04.2021 / 04:07

Premier Jason Kenney facing caucus revolt over renewed COVID-19 restrictions

More than a dozen UCP caucus members, including speaker Nathan Cooper, sign letter opposing Premier Jason Kenney’s decision to put COVID-19 restrictions back in place. Tom Vernon reports.

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25.03.2021 / 18:13

Alberta bracing for Supreme Court ruling on if the federal carbon tax constitutional

The Supreme Court of Canada will deliver its decision on the constitutionality of the federal carbon tax tomorrow. What’s at stake for Alberta and the country in this case? Tom Vernon reports.

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19.03.2021 / 04:45

Alberta aims to have 500 pharmacies delivering COVID-19 vaccines by early April

Alberta is rapidly expanding the number of pharmacies able to give residents the COVID-19 vaccine. But as more locations become available, a supply disruption has forced appointments to be cancelled. Tom Vernon reports.

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18.03.2021 / 04:33

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney calls on oil industry to catch up on tax bills

Premier Jason Kenney says it is time for oil and gas companies across Alberta to start settling up their overdue bills. Tom Vernon reports.

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06.03.2021 / 05:37

UCP government forging ahead with surgery backlog plan that includes private facilities

Alberta’s UCP government is forging ahead with its plan to reduce surgical wait times, and it includes an expansion of private delivery. Tom Vernon explains how it would work.

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05.03.2021 / 04:59

Premiers reiterate demand for $28 billion increase in health transfers from Ottawa

Canada’s premiers are stepping up the pressure on Ottawa to immediately boost health care funding by at least $28 billion a year. Tom Vernon has more on what Premier Jason Kenney said.

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19.02.2021 / 04:23

Business Council of Alberta recommends provincial sales tax, carbon tax to counter fiscal deterioration

The Business Council of Alberta has released a policy paper that recommends Alberta tighten spending, implement an eight per cent HST and bring home the carbon tax as ways to make Alberta more fiscally sustainable. Tom Vernon reports.

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18.02.2021 / 04:35

Alberta extends COVID-19 financial aid program for small, medium-sized businesses

Premier Jason Kenney announced help for hard-hit small businesses though the new enhanced COVID-19 business benefit. Tom Vernon explains.

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09.02.2021 / 05:23

Concerns about Alberta policy change transparency after Saturday morning sports announcement

The announcement Saturday morning to allow sports practices in Step 1 of Alberta’s relaunch plan caught many people off guard, because it was previously made clear group activities were not going to be allowed yet. Tom Vernon takes a look at the confusion the move created.

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06.02.2021 / 04:05

The evolution of Alberta’s COVID-19 case count

It was late November when Premier Jason Kenney put restrictions back in place to slow the spread of COVID-19. Tom Vernon takes a look at the case counts between then and early February.

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04.02.2021 / 06:37

Alberta government announces $68M funding package for continuing care operators

Operators of continuing care, supported living, mental health and addictions residential treatment facilities are getting a financial break from the Alberta government, in the form of a $68.5 million one-time payment to help cover the added costs of operating during the COVID-19 pandemic. Tom Vernon explains.

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19.01.2021 / 22:00

How Joe Biden’s plans to block Keystone XL pipeline will affect Alberta

Premier Jason Kenney said Alberta has a strong legal basis for seeking damages if the Keystone XL pipeline expansion is killed – something Joe Biden reportedly plans to do on his first day as president. Tom Vernon explains.

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12.01.2021 / 04:55

Alberta ramps up COVID-19 vaccinations

In an update Monday, Premier Jason Kenney said close to 47,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered to front-line health and intensive care workers, including doctors and nurses, and to residents in long-term care homes and supportive living facilities.

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09.01.2021 / 06:17

Alberta students head back to class next week

Alberta students from K to 12 will be returning to the classroom as scheduled on Monday. Tom Vernon looks at how parents and educators feel about it.

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08.01.2021 / 06:19

Alberta COVID-19 restrictions remain in place until Jan. 21

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says current COVID-19 lockdown rules will continue for another two weeks. Tom Vernon reports.

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24.12.2020 / 05:01

Health Canada approves Moderna coronavirus vaccine

Health Canada has approved the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine and Alberta expects product soon. Tom Vernon has more on how it will be rolled out and who will be getting it.

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16.12.2020 / 06:07

Alberta health-care workers receive first doses of COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday

The first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine were given to nurses, doctors and other health-care workers in Calgary and Edmonton on Tuesday. Tom Vernon reports.

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15.12.2020 / 05:15

Alberta expects 29K COVID-19 vaccines by end of 2020 as immunization begins this week

Alberta Health Minister Tyler Shandro says 3,900 Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines will arrive in the province on Tuesday, with 25,250 more doses arriving next week. Tom Vernon has more on how the immunization program will roll out.

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02.12.2020 / 04:55

Alberta projects COVID hospitalizations could soon soar to 775 by mid-December

Alberta Health Services projections released by the Opposition NDP predict COVID-19 hospitalizations could soar to 775 by mid-December and the number of intensive care patients could reach 161. Tom Vernon explains.

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02.12.2020 / 00:37

Nearly 800 COVID-19 hospitalizations projected by mid-December in leaked Alberta modelling data

The Alberta NDP says leaked internal modelling data from Alberta Health Services shows nearly 800 Albertans are projected to be hospitalized with COVID-19 by mid-December – with 161 of those people in intensive care. Tom Vernon explains.

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28.11.2020 / 04:39

Dr. Jody Carrington’s family isolates after mixed COVID-19 test results

Alberta psychologist Jody Carrington’s husband tested negative for COVID-19 — then 11 days later, started showing symptoms and tested positive.

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24.11.2020 / 05:53

Alberta government preparing new COVID-19 measures as other provinces already locked down

On the eve of more COVID-19 restrictions being announced in Alberta, what have the measures in other provinces looked like? Tom Vernon takes a look.

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19.11.2020 / 06:21

UCP pandemic response gets failing grade, 59% of Albertans dissatisfied

According to a recent Leger poll, Jason Kenney is the least popular premier in Canada when it comes to the handling of the pandemic. Public opinion of Alberta’s COVID-19 response has trended lower than other provinces and the federal government since the beginning of the pandemic.

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05.11.2020 / 04:37

Premier Kenney urges rural municipalities to lower taxes

Premier Jason Kenney is calling on rural leaders to get on side with his UCP government to lower taxes on Alberta businesses. The premier says everyone has to play a role in getting Alberta’s economy back on track. Tom Vernon has more.

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09.10.2020 / 02:59

Alberta records highest-ever daily COVID-19 case count

On Thursday, Alberta recorded its highest daily COVID-19 case count since pandemic began, and the majority of the cases are in the Edmonton Zone. That’s prompted Dr.

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United States	Cases: 34 462 236 Deaths: 616 040 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 31 371 901 Deaths: 420 551 Recovered: 30 543 138
Brazil	Cases: 19 670 534 Deaths: 549 448 Recovered: 18 340 760
Russia	Cases: 6 126 541 Deaths: 153 874 Recovered: 5 490 634
France	Cases: 5 977 770 Deaths: 111 638 Recovered: 0

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