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Alberta reports 770 COVID-19 cases, gradual return of surgeries and procedures begins

Alberta reported 770 new cases of COVID-19 Thursday as pressure on the health care system starts to ease.

Alberta chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw updates media on the COVID-19 situation in Edmonton on Friday, March 20, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

Canada no longer advising against non-essential travel, first time since March 2020

The Canadian government has quietly lifted its advisory against non-essential international travel, marking the first time since March 2020 that the notice has been lifted. 'Be aware that although you are better protected against serious illness if you are vaccinated, you may still be at risk of infection from the virus that causes COVID-19,' the updated advisory states.

Travellers wait in line to check-in for a Philippine Airlines flight to Manila at Vancouver International Airport, in Richmond, B.C., on Friday, July 30, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

5.0 magnitude: Rocky Mountain House earthquake upgraded, 2nd largest in Alberta history

A 5.0 magnitude earthquake shook central Alberta Wednesday night.

A 4.1 magnitude earthquake was recorded in central Alberta Wednesday night. (Source: Earthquakes Canada)

Edmonton Craft Beer Festival celebrates 'burgeoning' local breweries and distilleries

If you are a fan of craft beer and local distilleries, this is your weekend.

'Worst that we’ve ever seen': Surrenders to central Alberta animal shelter surge, donations grind to a halt

An animal shelter in Alix, Alta., is struggling as it experiences an influx of animal surrenders while adoptions and donations slow down.

Alberta left out of Ottawa’s approved vaccine passport system for international travel

While the prime minister announced the plan for Canada’s vaccine passport for international travel, Alberta’s current proof of vaccination system is not yet approved for the program.

Province seeking injunction to remove camp from Legislature grounds

The Alberta government is turning to the courts for an order to remove a “sit-in” camp from the south lawn of the legislature grounds.

Search resumes for potential unmarked graves outside former hospital that treated Indigenous patients

A search prompted by ground-penetrating radar is resuming again on land in Edmonton that houses a former hospital where Indigenous patients suffered abuse.

29-year-old Edmonton man charged with manslaughter in May homicide

A 29-year-old Edmonton man faces a charge of manslaughter in connection with a homicide that took place in early May.

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Canada no longer advising against non-essential travel, first time since March 2020

Alec Baldwin fired shot from prop gun on movie set that killed woman: sheriff

Authorities are investigating after confirming that a prop firearm discharged by actor Alec Baldwin, while producing and starring in a Western movie, killed the cinematographer and wounded the director.

Queen Elizabeth II back at castle following hospital visit

Queen Elizabeth II was back at Windsor Castle on Friday and in good spirits after revelations that she spent the night in a London hospital earlier this week.

Search resumes for potential unmarked graves outside former hospital that treated Indigenous patients

A search prompted by ground-penetrating radar is resuming again on land in Edmonton that houses a former hospital where Indigenous patients suffered abuse.

Canadian Blood Services eyes removing sexual orientation-based donation restrictions

Canadian Blood Services is working to update rules about who can donate and plans to submit a request to Health Canada later this year to abandon time-based requirements for gay and bisexual men.