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Alberta government lawyers defend ban on youth gender-affirming therapies

Alberta government lawyers defend ban on youth gender-affirming therapies

CALGARY — Alberta’s transgender law returned to court Tuesday, with government lawyers arguing the legislation is grounded in science and keeps children safe. The law bars youth under 16 from receiving hormone therapy and puberty blockers.
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Saskatchewan breast cancer patients can't afford Calgary trip for care: emails

Saskatchewan breast cancer patients can't afford Calgary trip for care: emails

REGINA — Leaked Saskatchewan government emails say some breast cancer patients are choosing not to go to Calgary for treatment because they can't afford it.
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Calgary massage therapist charged with sexual assault of client

Calgary massage therapist charged with sexual assault of client

CALGARY — Calgary police say a massage therapist has been charged with sexual assault of a client. Police say the client went in January to Parkview Massage and Wellness in south Calgary.
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Alberta energy minister hopes royalty changes help move pipelines forward

Alberta energy minister hopes royalty changes help move pipelines forward

CALGARY — Alberta's energy minister is hoping that by changing the way the province receives royalties from oilsands bitumen, it may give pipeline companies the certainty they need to build new projects connecting Canada's resources to global markets
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Edmonton sex assault centre pauses new clients, blames province for cutting funds

Edmonton sex assault centre pauses new clients, blames province for cutting funds

EDMONTON — The Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton has stopped taking new clients and blames the province for cutting funds.
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Ottawa, Alberta reach joint $70-million deal for homelessness response

Ottawa, Alberta reach joint $70-million deal for homelessness response

EDMONTON — Ottawa and Alberta have reached a new joint $70-million funding agreement to aid the province's response to homelessness.
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Alberta legislature member Sinclair disappointed but not ruling out return to UCP

Alberta legislature member Sinclair disappointed but not ruling out return to UCP

EDMONTON — A rural United Conservative Party backbencher kicked out of caucus for threatening to vote against the Alberta government's budget says he's disappointed but not ruling out a return to the party.
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'Between two elephants': Canadian farmers feeling China tariffs, worry about U.S.

'Between two elephants': Canadian farmers feeling China tariffs, worry about U.S.

REGINA — Prairie farmers say planned Chinese retaliatory tariffs on Canadian agricultural products are causing loads of uncertainty, while threats of U.S. levies and industry issues have created further problems.
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Alberta becomes last province to join Ottawa's national school nutrition program

Alberta becomes last province to join Ottawa's national school nutrition program

EDMONTON — The Alberta and federal governments have ratified a $42-million agreement to expand meal programs for students. Officials say the federal money will come over three years and supplements Alberta's existing school nutrition program.
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'Despicable': NDP calls on Smith to cancel PragerU appearance with Ben Shapiro

'Despicable': NDP calls on Smith to cancel PragerU appearance with Ben Shapiro

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is facing calls to cancel a speaking appearance with conservative media personality Ben Shapiro at an upcoming fundraiser for Florida-based PragerU.
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