Provincial or federal COVID-19 tracing app? Alberta’s top doctor explains differences
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Provincial or federal COVID-19 tracing app? Alberta’s top doctor explains differences
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Alberta separatist supporters say conversation about leaving Canada long overdue
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02:17 | January 31, 2026
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The Alberta Separatist movement casts shadow over the CPC convention
01:59 | January 31, 2026
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Poilievre survives Conservatives leadership review with 87.4% support
01:31 | January 31, 2026
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Alberta woman concerned after claiming to have been denied health care
01:53 | January 31, 2026
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Calgary market vendor says they were scammed out of thousands during a point-of-sale purchase
02:10 | January 31, 2026
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Alberta lauded for red tape reduction
02:04 | January 31, 2026
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Poilievre talks Alberta separatism, Arctic defence at Conservative convention amid leadership vote
06:07 | January 30, 2026
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‘Really disappointing’: Southwest Calgary residents upset over missing bronze plaque
02:07 | January 30, 2026
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Poilievre faces leadership test at Conservative convention
01:56 | January 29, 2026
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Alberta Premier Smith rules out pipeline route through Kitimat, B.C.
01:06 | January 29, 2026
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Alberta separatism question lingers after first ministers’ meeting
02:07 | January 29, 2026
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Eby fired up at First Ministers’ meeting
01:58 | January 29, 2026
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New direct flights to Abu Dhabi in November keep Calgary connected
01:56 | January 29, 2026
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‘Respect Canadian sovereignty,’ Carney tells US after Alberta separatists meet Trump officials
03:52 | January 29, 2026
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‘Unacceptable, unethical’: Doug Ford reacts to Alberta separatist group asking for U.S. assistance
01:38 | January 29, 2026
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‘Treason’: B.C. premier Eby slams Alberta separatist group for seeking U.S. assistance to ‘break up’ Canada
01:22 | January 29, 2026
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Global Calgary says farewell to Jill Croteau
03:45 | January 29, 2026
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Poilievre leadership under review as Conservative convention kicks off
06:17 | January 29, 2026
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Calgary officials submit roughly 20,000 files related to the Bearspaw feeder main
01:53 | January 29, 2026
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Investigators suspect high levels of chlorine in Alberta pool sent 11 children to hospital
02:09 | January 27, 2026
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Hundreds line up in Calgary to sign petition urging vote on Alberta separation
02:01 | January 26, 2026
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Global News Weekend at 6 Calgary: January 25, 2026
10:39 | January 25, 2026
Provincial or federal COVID-19 tracing app? Alberta’s top doctor explains differences
Description
October 29, 2020
Chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw explained the difference between the provincial AB Trace Together app and the Canadian government's COVID Alert app, saying they operate differently and the federal app doesn't work with Alberta's contact tracing system.
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Provincial or federal COVID-19 tracing app? Alberta’s top doctor explains differences01:35 | October 29, 2020 -
Global News Hour at 6 Calgary: Feb. 237:32 | February 2, 2026 -
Calgary couple shocked to find vehicle stolen from underground garage01:38 | February 2, 2026 -
3 Alberta Mustangs junior hockey players killed in collision south of Calgary00:56 | February 2, 2026 -
Groundhog Day 2026: Balzac Billy predicts six more weeks of winter for Alberta01:02 | February 2, 2026 -
Next steps for Pierre Poilievre following 2026 Conservative convention05:17 | February 2, 2026 -
Global News Weekend at 6 Calgary: February 1, 202607:16 | February 1, 2026 -
Calgary Close-up: Prosperity, vibrancy inciting airlines to expand access to the city11:02 | February 1, 2026 -
Global News Weekend at 6 Calgary: January 31, 202609:40 | January 31, 2026 -
Alberta separatist supporters say conversation about leaving Canada long overdue02:15 | January 31, 2026 -
Calgary widow finds comfort in grieving out loud02:17 | January 31, 2026 -
The Alberta Separatist movement casts shadow over the CPC convention01:59 | January 31, 2026 -
Poilievre survives Conservatives leadership review with 87.4% support01:31 | January 31, 2026 -
Alberta woman concerned after claiming to have been denied health care01:53 | January 31, 2026 -
Calgary market vendor says they were scammed out of thousands during a point-of-sale purchase02:10 | January 31, 2026 -
Alberta lauded for red tape reduction02:04 | January 31, 2026 -
Poilievre talks Alberta separatism, Arctic defence at Conservative convention amid leadership vote06:07 | January 30, 2026 -
‘Really disappointing’: Southwest Calgary residents upset over missing bronze plaque02:07 | January 30, 2026 -
Poilievre faces leadership test at Conservative convention01:56 | January 29, 2026 -
Alberta Premier Smith rules out pipeline route through Kitimat, B.C.01:06 | January 29, 2026 -
Alberta separatism question lingers after first ministers’ meeting02:07 | January 29, 2026 -
Eby fired up at First Ministers’ meeting01:58 | January 29, 2026 -
New direct flights to Abu Dhabi in November keep Calgary connected01:56 | January 29, 2026 -
‘Respect Canadian sovereignty,’ Carney tells US after Alberta separatists meet Trump officials03:52 | January 29, 2026 -
‘Unacceptable, unethical’: Doug Ford reacts to Alberta separatist group asking for U.S. assistance01:38 | January 29, 2026 -
‘Treason’: B.C. premier Eby slams Alberta separatist group for seeking U.S. assistance to ‘break up’ Canada01:22 | January 29, 2026 -
Global Calgary says farewell to Jill Croteau03:45 | January 29, 2026 -
Poilievre leadership under review as Conservative convention kicks off06:17 | January 29, 2026 -
Calgary officials submit roughly 20,000 files related to the Bearspaw feeder main01:53 | January 29, 2026 -
Investigators suspect high levels of chlorine in Alberta pool sent 11 children to hospital02:09 | January 27, 2026 -
Hundreds line up in Calgary to sign petition urging vote on Alberta separation02:01 | January 26, 2026 -
Global News Weekend at 6 Calgary: January 25, 202610:39 | January 25, 2026
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Provincial or federal COVID-19 tracing app? Alberta’s top doctor explains differences01:35 | October 29, 2020
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Global News Hour at 6 Calgary: Feb. 237:32 | February 2, 2026
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Calgary couple shocked to find vehicle stolen from underground garage01:38 | February 2, 2026
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3 Alberta Mustangs junior hockey players killed in collision south of Calgary00:56 | February 2, 2026
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Groundhog Day 2026: Balzac Billy predicts six more weeks of winter for Alberta01:02 | February 2, 2026
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Next steps for Pierre Poilievre following 2026 Conservative convention05:17 | February 2, 2026
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Global News Weekend at 6 Calgary: February 1, 202607:16 | February 1, 2026
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Calgary Close-up: Prosperity, vibrancy inciting airlines to expand access to the city11:02 | February 1, 2026
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Global News Weekend at 6 Calgary: January 31, 202609:40 | January 31, 2026
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Alberta separatist supporters say conversation about leaving Canada long overdue02:15 | January 31, 2026
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Calgary widow finds comfort in grieving out loud02:17 | January 31, 2026
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The Alberta Separatist movement casts shadow over the CPC convention01:59 | January 31, 2026
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Poilievre survives Conservatives leadership review with 87.4% support01:31 | January 31, 2026
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Alberta woman concerned after claiming to have been denied health care01:53 | January 31, 2026
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Calgary market vendor says they were scammed out of thousands during a point-of-sale purchase02:10 | January 31, 2026
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Alberta lauded for red tape reduction02:04 | January 31, 2026
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Poilievre talks Alberta separatism, Arctic defence at Conservative convention amid leadership vote06:07 | January 30, 2026
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‘Really disappointing’: Southwest Calgary residents upset over missing bronze plaque02:07 | January 30, 2026
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Poilievre faces leadership test at Conservative convention01:56 | January 29, 2026
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Alberta Premier Smith rules out pipeline route through Kitimat, B.C.01:06 | January 29, 2026
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Alberta separatism question lingers after first ministers’ meeting02:07 | January 29, 2026
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Eby fired up at First Ministers’ meeting01:58 | January 29, 2026
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New direct flights to Abu Dhabi in November keep Calgary connected01:56 | January 29, 2026
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‘Respect Canadian sovereignty,’ Carney tells US after Alberta separatists meet Trump officials03:52 | January 29, 2026
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‘Unacceptable, unethical’: Doug Ford reacts to Alberta separatist group asking for U.S. assistance01:38 | January 29, 2026
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‘Treason’: B.C. premier Eby slams Alberta separatist group for seeking U.S. assistance to ‘break up’ Canada01:22 | January 29, 2026
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Global Calgary says farewell to Jill Croteau03:45 | January 29, 2026
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Poilievre leadership under review as Conservative convention kicks off06:17 | January 29, 2026
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Calgary officials submit roughly 20,000 files related to the Bearspaw feeder main01:53 | January 29, 2026
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Investigators suspect high levels of chlorine in Alberta pool sent 11 children to hospital02:09 | January 27, 2026
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Hundreds line up in Calgary to sign petition urging vote on Alberta separation02:01 | January 26, 2026
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Global News Weekend at 6 Calgary: January 25, 202610:39 | January 25, 2026
Provincial or federal COVID-19 tracing app? Alberta’s top doctor explains differences
Description
October 29, 2020
Chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw explained the difference between the provincial AB Trace Together app and the Canadian government's COVID Alert app, saying they operate differently and the federal app doesn't work with Alberta's contact tracing system.
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