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NDP Health Critic fights Alberta’s switch to bio-similar medications

EDMONTON - Alberta's Opposition is urging the province not to force patients on certain drugs for rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes and Crohn's disease to switch medications.NDP health critic David Sheph...

Jan 15, 2020 Prescription bottles - The Canadian Press

Province promises to crack down on rules regarding abandoned oil wells

EDMONTON -- The Alberta government is promising to update the province's rules for ensuring energy companies clean up their wells.A group tasked with cleaning up thousands of abandoned energy sites in...

Jan 15, 2020 Pump jack -- The Canadian Press

Physician fee changes pushed to February 1 amid further consultation

EDMONTON -- Alberta's health minister says the government will delay its proposed February 1st date for new rules on doctor fees as it continues to consult with physicians.Tyler Shandro says he's enco...

Jan 15, 2020 Stethascope -- The Canadian Press

Trial begins for Raymond area man charged with sex assault and incest *Graphic Content*

LETHBRIDGE, AB - An eight-day trial has begun in Court of Queen's Bench in Lethbridge, for a 54-year old Raymond-area father charged with one count each of sexual assault, sexual interference, invitat...

Jan 15, 2020 Court of Queen's Bench

High-protein canola project launched by supercluster

SASKATOON -- A project to breed high-protein canola is expected to enhance Canadian canola's value in global markets. The federal government created the Innovation Superclusters Initiative in 2018, to...

Jan 15, 2020 Flowering canola field - LNN

Pincher Creek RCMP searching for stolen trailer and tools

PINCHER CREEK, AB - RCMP in Pincher Creek are asking for the public's help in recovering a white 7x14 foot enclosed trailer.It was reported stolen Tuesday night at a wind farm construction site north ...

Jan 15, 2020 RCMP sign. (Lethbridge News Now)

Coaldale offering property tax rebates for businesses that employ volunteer firefighters

COALDALE, AB - The Town of Coaldale is offering a first-of-its-kind incentive in Alberta for local businesses.Companies that are situated in Coaldale and both employ and provide paid release time for ...

Jan 15, 2020 Coaldale fire truck. (Lethbridge News Now)

Addison & Cozens return to Lethbridge after world junior gold medal win

LETHBRIDGE, AB - "To get to win that gold medal with [Addison], get to pass that trophy to me, it just made that whole experience so much better," says Dylan Cozens.Cozens and Calen Addison are reflec...

Jan 15, 2020 Calen Addison (left) and Dylan Cozens (right). (Lethbridge News Now)

Cold weather prompts AMA to answer over 30,000 calls for service since Sunday

EDMONTON, AB - The extreme cold weather across the province has led to a busy week for the Alberta Motor Association (AMA).The AMA says that between Sunday and Wednesday morning this week, they've rec...

Jan 15, 2020 Some extreme cold weather tips from the AMA (Photo courtesy the Alberta Motor Association)

Plant to open in Lethbridge that would turn garbage into fuel

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Shovels are expected to hit the ground later this year for a company that not only wants to make "renewable diesel" but also to reduce the amount of waste going into the landfill.Ciel...

Jan 15, 2020 The test plant in Aldersyde, AB. (Supplied by Cielo Waste Solutions)