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Alberta changes eligibility for COVID-19 PCR tests
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Alberta changes eligibility for COVID-19 PCR tests
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Singh congratulates Nenshi on Alberta NDP win: ‘We have a united goal’
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Union timed strike notice to disrupt busy Canada Day long weekend: WestJet CEO
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Inflation cools to 2.7% in June, but grocery prices heat up again: StatCan
01:52 | July 15, 2024
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Alberta doctors warn of surgical diversions to other hospitals
02:01 | July 8, 2024
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Calgary water emergency: City eases outdoor restrictions, lifts fire ban
04:43 | July 6, 2024
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Cell phone evidence heard in Coutts border blockade trial
01:33 | July 2, 2024
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WestJet says it has reached a deal with striking mechanics, ending AMFA strike
00:40 | July 1, 2024
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Calgary water emergency: City awaiting sample test results before stabilization process begins
01:51 | June 30, 2024
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WestJet CEO, president condemn ‘absurd’ mechanics’ union strike, address flight cancellations
04:15 | June 29, 2024
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Calgary water emergency: Water quality testing one step closer as repaired pipe gets filled
01:48 | June 29, 2024
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Alberta records higher-than-expected surplus at the end of fiscal year
01:47 | June 27, 2024
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Singh congratulates Nenshi on Alberta NDP win: ‘We have a united goal’
01:12 | June 27, 2024
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Alberta Premier Smith ‘trying to seek conflict’ rather than focusing on dental patients: Holland
01:58 | June 27, 2024
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Progress slow on Alberta First Nation’s water crisis
01:59 | June 26, 2024
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Alberta to opt out of federal dental plan by 2026
01:57 | June 26, 2024
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‘I don’t see what the resolution could look like’: WestJet CEO calls for union to act reasonably
01:43 | June 26, 2024
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Union timed strike notice to disrupt busy Canada Day long weekend: WestJet CEO
02:19 | June 26, 2024
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New NDP leader Naheed Nenshi makes caucus leadership changes
01:56 | June 24, 2024
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Stanley Cup Final: Edmonton Oilers fans line up for outdoor watch parties ahead of Game 7
03:03 | June 24, 2024
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Edmonton Oilers fans geared up for Game 7 of Stanley Cup Final
03:09 | June 24, 2024
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Edmonton Oilers prepare for Game 7 of Stanley Cup Final: ‘confident group’
02:47 | June 24, 2024
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How does Edmonton Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch prepare for Game 7 of Stanley Cup Final?
00:42 | June 24, 2024
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‘We’re nowhere without the fans:’ Edmonton Oilers winger Zach Hyman ahead of Game 7
00:34 | June 24, 2024
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Mattias Ekholm talks about preparing for Game 7 of Stanley Cup Final
00:40 | June 24, 2024
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Calgary water main on track to be repaired by July 5: Mayor Jyoti Gondek
01:45 | June 24, 2024
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Alberta NDP leadership race sees former Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi victorious
01:27 | June 22, 2024
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Deliriously happy Edmonton Oilers fans celebrate Game 6 win
01:04 | June 22, 2024
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WestJet mechanics’ union threatens more grounded flights without deal
01:42 | June 19, 2024
Alberta changes eligibility for COVID-19 PCR tests
Description
January 10, 2022
Alberta is changing the eligibility for COVID-19 PCR tests due to rising demand. Chief medical officer, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, made the announcement on Monday saying the new requirements will focus on those who need them the most.
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Alberta changes eligibility for COVID-19 PCR tests01:46 | January 10, 2022
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BC and Alberta settle wine dispute04:37 | 3 hours ago
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Wine war is over: B.C. wineries can once again sell directly to Alberta residents01:24 | July 16, 2024
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Ryan Reynolds posts touching tribute to Bella Thompson04:29 | July 16, 2024
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New rules for crossing U.S. border with dogs01:53 | July 15, 2024
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Man known as ‘balaclava rapist’ granted full parole01:25 | July 15, 2024
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Inflation cools to 2.7% in June, but grocery prices heat up again: StatCan01:52 | July 15, 2024
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Alberta doctors warn of surgical diversions to other hospitals02:01 | July 8, 2024
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Calgary water emergency: City eases outdoor restrictions, lifts fire ban04:43 | July 6, 2024
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Cell phone evidence heard in Coutts border blockade trial01:33 | July 2, 2024
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WestJet says it has reached a deal with striking mechanics, ending AMFA strike00:40 | July 1, 2024
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Calgary water emergency: City awaiting sample test results before stabilization process begins01:51 | June 30, 2024
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WestJet CEO, president condemn ‘absurd’ mechanics’ union strike, address flight cancellations04:15 | June 29, 2024
-
Calgary water emergency: Water quality testing one step closer as repaired pipe gets filled01:48 | June 29, 2024
-
Alberta records higher-than-expected surplus at the end of fiscal year01:47 | June 27, 2024
-
Singh congratulates Nenshi on Alberta NDP win: ‘We have a united goal’01:12 | June 27, 2024
-
Alberta Premier Smith ‘trying to seek conflict’ rather than focusing on dental patients: Holland01:58 | June 27, 2024
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Progress slow on Alberta First Nation’s water crisis01:59 | June 26, 2024
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Alberta to opt out of federal dental plan by 202601:57 | June 26, 2024
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‘I don’t see what the resolution could look like’: WestJet CEO calls for union to act reasonably01:43 | June 26, 2024
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Union timed strike notice to disrupt busy Canada Day long weekend: WestJet CEO02:19 | June 26, 2024
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New NDP leader Naheed Nenshi makes caucus leadership changes01:56 | June 24, 2024
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Stanley Cup Final: Edmonton Oilers fans line up for outdoor watch parties ahead of Game 703:03 | June 24, 2024
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Edmonton Oilers fans geared up for Game 7 of Stanley Cup Final03:09 | June 24, 2024
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Edmonton Oilers prepare for Game 7 of Stanley Cup Final: ‘confident group’02:47 | June 24, 2024
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How does Edmonton Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch prepare for Game 7 of Stanley Cup Final?00:42 | June 24, 2024
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‘We’re nowhere without the fans:’ Edmonton Oilers winger Zach Hyman ahead of Game 700:34 | June 24, 2024
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Mattias Ekholm talks about preparing for Game 7 of Stanley Cup Final00:40 | June 24, 2024
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Calgary water main on track to be repaired by July 5: Mayor Jyoti Gondek01:45 | June 24, 2024
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Alberta NDP leadership race sees former Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi victorious01:27 | June 22, 2024
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Deliriously happy Edmonton Oilers fans celebrate Game 6 win01:04 | June 22, 2024
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WestJet mechanics’ union threatens more grounded flights without deal01:42 | June 19, 2024
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Alberta changes eligibility for COVID-19 PCR tests01:46 | January 10, 2022
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BC and Alberta settle wine dispute04:37 | 3 hours ago
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Wine war is over: B.C. wineries can once again sell directly to Alberta residents01:24 | July 16, 2024
-
Ryan Reynolds posts touching tribute to Bella Thompson04:29 | July 16, 2024
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New rules for crossing U.S. border with dogs01:53 | July 15, 2024
-
Man known as ‘balaclava rapist’ granted full parole01:25 | July 15, 2024
-
Inflation cools to 2.7% in June, but grocery prices heat up again: StatCan01:52 | July 15, 2024
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Alberta doctors warn of surgical diversions to other hospitals02:01 | July 8, 2024
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Calgary water emergency: City eases outdoor restrictions, lifts fire ban04:43 | July 6, 2024
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Cell phone evidence heard in Coutts border blockade trial01:33 | July 2, 2024
-
WestJet says it has reached a deal with striking mechanics, ending AMFA strike00:40 | July 1, 2024
-
Calgary water emergency: City awaiting sample test results before stabilization process begins01:51 | June 30, 2024
-
WestJet CEO, president condemn ‘absurd’ mechanics’ union strike, address flight cancellations04:15 | June 29, 2024
-
Calgary water emergency: Water quality testing one step closer as repaired pipe gets filled01:48 | June 29, 2024
-
Alberta records higher-than-expected surplus at the end of fiscal year01:47 | June 27, 2024
-
Singh congratulates Nenshi on Alberta NDP win: ‘We have a united goal’01:12 | June 27, 2024
-
Alberta Premier Smith ‘trying to seek conflict’ rather than focusing on dental patients: Holland01:58 | June 27, 2024
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Progress slow on Alberta First Nation’s water crisis01:59 | June 26, 2024
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Alberta to opt out of federal dental plan by 202601:57 | June 26, 2024
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‘I don’t see what the resolution could look like’: WestJet CEO calls for union to act reasonably01:43 | June 26, 2024
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Union timed strike notice to disrupt busy Canada Day long weekend: WestJet CEO02:19 | June 26, 2024
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New NDP leader Naheed Nenshi makes caucus leadership changes01:56 | June 24, 2024
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Stanley Cup Final: Edmonton Oilers fans line up for outdoor watch parties ahead of Game 703:03 | June 24, 2024
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Edmonton Oilers fans geared up for Game 7 of Stanley Cup Final03:09 | June 24, 2024
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Edmonton Oilers prepare for Game 7 of Stanley Cup Final: ‘confident group’02:47 | June 24, 2024
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How does Edmonton Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch prepare for Game 7 of Stanley Cup Final?00:42 | June 24, 2024
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‘We’re nowhere without the fans:’ Edmonton Oilers winger Zach Hyman ahead of Game 700:34 | June 24, 2024
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Mattias Ekholm talks about preparing for Game 7 of Stanley Cup Final00:40 | June 24, 2024
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Calgary water main on track to be repaired by July 5: Mayor Jyoti Gondek01:45 | June 24, 2024
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Alberta NDP leadership race sees former Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi victorious01:27 | June 22, 2024
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Deliriously happy Edmonton Oilers fans celebrate Game 6 win01:04 | June 22, 2024
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WestJet mechanics’ union threatens more grounded flights without deal01:42 | June 19, 2024
Alberta changes eligibility for COVID-19 PCR tests
Description
January 10, 2022
Alberta is changing the eligibility for COVID-19 PCR tests due to rising demand. Chief medical officer, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, made the announcement on Monday saying the new requirements will focus on those who need them the most.
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