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'No significant growth': Wildfire near Tomahawk, Alta. spread slowed, evacuation orders lifted

The wildfire near Tomahawk continues to burn as firefighters wrestle to get it under control.

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NEW | Alberta physician offers rare glimpse inside COVID-19 wards with pandemic photography

An Alberta-based physician is documenting life on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic by sharing photographs taken inside a Calgary hospital.

Dr. Heather Patterson has been granted access to all areas of Foothills Hospital by Alberta Health Services, and documents the experiences of both health care workers and patients. (Photo courtesy Heather Patterson)

Dozens gather at cafe to rally against health orders in Alberta

An anti-lockdown protest went ahead outside a cafe in central Alberta on Saturday, despite pouring rain and a pre-emptive court injunction.

Supporters gather during a rally against measures taken by government and health authorities to curb the spread of COVID-19 at the Whistle Stop cafe in Mirror Alta, on Saturday May 8, 2021. The Whistle Stop was shut down by AHS for not complying with COVID-19 rules (The Canadian Press/Jason Franson).

COVID-19 in Alberta: 2,042 new cases reported, province has over 25K active cases

The total number of active cases in Alberta is growing as the third wave continues to spike.

Week-long fundraiser for Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton kicks off Saturday

Hundreds of Albertans started competing in challenges Saturday that will benefit the Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton.

Organizers of Calgary church service arrested for violation of COVID-19 public health orders

Calgary police have arrested two men, identified as organizers of a gathering that was in violation of Alberta's public health orders.

Community hosts drive-thru shopping event for kids to get Mother’s Day gifts

A drive-thru event on Saturday gave kids the chance to treat their moms in advance of Mother’s Day.

Alberta now screening patients who visit province's COVID-19 hotspots

Alberta Health Services tells CTV News they have adopted a practice where they inquire about the recent travel history of patients being admitted to hospital, and add that Banff and Fort McMurray are on that list.

41-year-old man facing charges after allegedly driving the wrong way on the Anthony Henday

An Edmonton man is facing impaired driving charges after police found him driving westbound in eastbound lanes of the Anthony Henday Saturday morning.

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Tam warns that full vaccination does not equal full protection from COVID-19

Canada's chief public health officer reminded Canadians on Saturday that even those who are fully vaccinated remain susceptible to COVID-19.

Employees are vaccinated at a COVID-19 vaccination clinic at CAE headquarters in Montreal, on Monday, April 26, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson

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NEW | Alberta physician offers rare glimpse inside COVID-19 wards with pandemic photography

An Alberta-based physician is documenting life on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic by sharing photographs taken inside a Calgary hospital.

Chinese rocket debris set for re-entry by early Sunday

Remnants of China's largest rocket launched last week are expected to plunge back through the atmosphere late Saturday or early Sunday, European and U.S. tracking centres said on Saturday.

Obstructive sleep apnea may increase risk of severe COVID-19: study

A new study has found that people with a high risk of obstructive sleep apnea had increased odds of having COVID-19 and were twice as likely to be hospitalized with the disease or treated for it in an intensive care unit.

Will Quebec teens with vaccine-hesitant parents decide to get a shot? They have the right

Quebec is unique in allowing teens 14 and up to decide on their own, confidentially, whether to be vaccinated. But breaking with vaccine-hesitant parents' views can be hard, say the few with experience, and doctors doubt many kids will do so.