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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.

Catch-up clinic for routine immunizations provided in schools to be hosted by AHS

Alberta Health Services (AHS) will run a catch-up immunization clinic throughout the entire Edmonton health zone for students that normally would have received HPV, dTap, and Hepatitis B vaccines in-school but missed out due to COVID-19.

Ontario man drowns during Ironman race in Cochrane, Alta.

RCMP in Cochrane, Alta. say a man, who was participating in an Ironman race, has drowned during the competition.

The victim of a drowning at Harmony Lake, a new community west of Calgary, was swimming in this weekend's Ironman 70.3 competition.

FC Edmonton roll to 3-1 win over No. 1 Valour FC in CPL action

FC Edmonton struck early and refused to relent Saturday as it rolled to a 3-1 victory over Valour FC in Canadian Premier League action.

Defence chief's notes reveal debate over due process, optics on Fortin allegation

An extraordinary set of handwritten notes by Canada's acting defence chief appear to reveal a behind-the-scenes struggle between due process, political optics and support for the complainant after a sexual misconduct allegation emerged against Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin.

1 dead, 1 in hospital after a single-vehicle rollover in northwest Alberta

A 44-year-old man has died after a single-vehicle rollover Saturday evening near Sturgeon Lake, Alta.

Europe's vaccine passes reveal some pockets of resistance

Shouts of 'Liberty!' have echoed through the streets and squares of Italy and France as thousands show their opposition to plans to require vaccination cards for normal social activities, such as dining indoors at restaurants, visiting museums or cheering in sports stadiums.

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.

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.

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Canada marks its first federally recognized Emancipation Day

Aug. 1 marks Canada's first federally recognized Emancipation Day, the day in which the British Empire ended the practice of slavery for millions of African people across its colonies.

A young girl holds up a sign as she marches with hundreds of others during an Emancipation Day March, in Vancouver, on , August 1, 2020. Emancipation Day marks the abolition of slavery in parts of the British Empire. The Slavery Abolition Act went into effect on August 1, 1834, after receiving Royal Assent nearly a year earlier. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Restrictions lifted in Quebec despite Canada's top doctors warning of a fourth wave

At a minute past midnight Sunday, more COVID-19 restrictions in Quebec were lifted including how late bars and restaurants could serve alcohol and festival capacities.

Yes, Maggie Mac Neil has seen the meme of her squinting to see if she won gold

Just like the rest of us, Canadian Olympic gold-medalist swimmer Maggie Mac Neil has been laughing at the memes showing her squinting to see how she placed in the 100-meter butterfly final.

Belarusian sprinter says she was taken to airport but will not return home

A Belarusian sprinter said she planned to avoid getting on a plane home from Tokyo after being taken to the airport against her wishes following her complaints about national coaches at the Olympic Games.