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'It is a necessity. They are absolutely going to be part of services going forward'

Cochrane RCMP is investigating the death of a woman near Bragg Creek after a resident found a body on their property.

Local woman contributed to the new online post-cancer support platform

Alberta's unemployment rate is up to 11.1 per cent from last month's 10.7 per cent.

"The human touch is what makes a difference."

The House of Commons is to vote on the justice committee's report on the bill, as well as two proposed Conservative amendments to it, on Thursday.

“By the summer, we plan to begin phase three, where (the) vaccine will offered to all Albertans. That means it will be months before vaccines will be available to the general population,” Kenney said.

The Canadian Press has previously reported that the government is considering a large annual spending increase as it contemplates how to work with provinces to add more child-care spaces while ensuring good learning environments and affordability for parents.

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland's update makes clear the measures will be removed once the economy improves, although the timing is tied to the path of the pandemic.

Chief Meteorologist Chris Scott says this means most Canadians can brace for a wildly variable winter with major departures from seasonal norms.