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Majority of Alberta under heat warning, high temperatures up to 35 degrees expected

Environment Canada placed the majority of Alberta under heat warnings as it forecasts daytime temperatures ranging from 29 to 35 degrees.

Mobile vaccine clinic makes stop at Heritage Festival

People at the Heritage Festival in Edmonton had the opportunity to enjoy food and culture from other countries, and get their COVID-19 vaccine.

Alberta's mobile vaccine clinic at the Heritage Festival Saturday July 31, 2021 (CTV News Edmonton)

65% of eligible Albertans fully immunized, COVID-19 active cases continue to rise

Sixty-five per cent of eligible Albertans have now received two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine, the province reported Friday.

Empty vials of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine lie in a box during a vaccine campaign at the Vaccine Village in Ebersberg near Munich, Germany, Saturday, May 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)

4 charged after 'significant' seizure, police find drugs, cash during traffic stop: RCMP

Four people were charged after police found cash, drugs and an imitation handgun during a traffic stop, according to RCMP.

Man charged after fleeing police, drugs, weapons seized: RCMP

A man was charged with multiple drug and weapon offences after fleeing police, according to RCMP.

Province forecasts only 19.7 per cent of Alberta crops are in 'good' to 'excellent' condition

The latest spell of warm weather in Alberta continues to deteriorate agricultural conditions in the province as the latest crop report forecasts only 19.7 per cent of crops in good to excellent condition.

Rally against lifting of COVID-19 restrictions hosted outside Alberta legislature Saturday

Approximately 200 people attended a rally at the Alberta legislature grounds Saturday as many continued to voice frustration and fear at the province’s plan to lift remaining COVID-19 restrictions next month.

Alberta Medical Association head concerned over government lifting COVID restrictions

The head of the Alberta Medical Association says he has significant concerns with the province's decision to suspend almost all of its COVID-19 public health protocols.

FC Edmonton returns home, welcomes fans to the stands

Edmonton’s professional soccer team opened its gates to fans Saturday evening for the first time in nearly two years.

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Penny Oleksiak makes history as Canada swims to bronze in medley relay

Canada has captured bronze in the women's medley relay, marking the country's 13th medal at the Tokyo Olympics.

Canada's Penny Oleksiak shows off her bronze medal won in the women's 200m freestyle final event during the Tokyo Summer Olympic Games, in Tokyo, Wednesday, July 28, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn

How can Canada avoid a fourth wave of COVID-19? Doctors weigh in

With a 'Delta-driven' fourth wave on the horizon, doctors say Canadians need to vaccinate, test, trace and isolate to flatten the curve.

Study finds differences in COVID-19 symptoms across age groups, sexes

A new study has found differences in which COVID-19 symptoms are experienced shortly after infection based on age and sex.

'This is about our children:' Ottawa march calls for independent investigation into residential schools

NDP MPs Mumilaaq Qaqqaq and Charlie Angus organized the "March for Truth and Justice" on Parliament Hill and in downtown Ottawa.

Chinese-Canadian pop star Kris Wu detained on suspicion of rape

Chinese-Canadian pop star Kris Wu has been detained by Beijing police on suspicion of rape, following an accusation the former member of the Korean boy band EXO lured young women into sexual relationships.