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Teachers' union, Edmonton school board, worried about Alberta lifting COVID mask rule

EDMONTON — The president of the Alberta Teachers' Association says it is exploring legal options after the province announced it will lift the mask mandate in classrooms and take away power from school boards that disagree with the decision to implement their own rules.

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Top News Advisory for Wednesday, Feb. 9

Here are the latest Top News stories from The Canadian Press. All times are Eastern unless otherwise stated. Coverage plans are included when available. Entries are subject to change as news develops.

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Relief, caution and dismay around Alberta's COVID-19 plan after lack of consultation

Alberta schools, municipalities and businesses are expressing dismay, relief and confusion as they scramble to adapt to the province lifting COVID-19 public health rules with what they say was no consultation and little advance notice.

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Canadian provinces lift COVID restrictions, protests remain

A rapidly growing list of Canadian provinces moved to lift their COVID-19 restrictions as protesters decrying vaccine mandates and other precautions kept up the pressure with truck blockades in the capital and at key U.S. border crossings, including the economically vital bridge connecting the country with Detroit

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'Not in the clear yet': Most provinces stick with gradual COVID-19 reopening plans

Many provinces indicated Wednesday they would not rush to follow the lead of Alberta and Saskatchewan by quickly dropping COVID-19 vaccination passports and indoor mask requirements.

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Alberta government seeking $1.3 billion from U.S. over cancelled Keystone XL pipeline

CALGARY — Alberta is seeking $1.3 billion in compensation from the U.S. government in the wake of President Joe Biden's cancellation of the Keystone XL pipeline's permit.

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Census 2021: A snapshot of Prairie population and dwelling data

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Alberta venture capital investment poised to break record again

CALGARY — In Canada's largest oil and gas producing province, investors who have been made wealthy by the energy sector are starting to open their pockets to a budding local tech industry.

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Alberta Premier Jason Kenney apologizes for comparing COVID-19 to AIDS

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says he's sorry for comparing what he calls the stigma of being unvaccinated for COVID-19 to the plight of HIV-AIDS patients in the 1980s.

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Video plans & items as of 5:30 p.m. ET Wednesday, Feb. 9

Here are the latest video plans & items as of 5:30 p.m. ET Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022

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Census data suggests Alberta economy shifting but growth expected to stay strong

EDMONTON — Laid off twice from energy-related jobs, Calgary engineer Bill Copeland figured it was time to move with the times.

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'We're not going anywhere': Alberta border protesters won't move to new site

COUTTS, Alta. — Alberta RCMP officers were met with anger and chants of "Hell no, we won't go" Wednesday as they attempted to persuade protesters camped at a United States border crossing to move to another location.

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'Anti-vax' trucker protests threaten border trade between Canada, US

Canadian lawmakers expressed increasing worry Tuesday about the economic effects of disruptive demonstrations after the busiest border crossing between the U.S. and Canada became partially blocked by truckers protesting vaccine mandates and other Covid-19 restrictions.

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Pandemic border protests strand cattle and car parts, snarling Canada-U.S. trade

Protests in Canada against vaccine mandates have disrupted two key U.S. border crossings, and are snarling hundreds of millions of dollars daily of trade, ranging from cattle to car parts.

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Top News Advisory for Tuesday, Feb. 8

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Top Western Canada news on Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022

Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022

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The latest on protests against COVID-19 measures in Ottawa and beyond

OTTAWA — The latest developments on ongoing protests against COVID-19 restrictions and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government, both in Ottawa and various cities across Canada. All times eastern:

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Alberta starts lifting COVID-19 restrictions, vaccine passport program

EDMONTON — Premier Jason Kenney says Alberta's vaccine passport will end almost immediately, with most other big COVID-19 health rules gone three weeks later.

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Provinces to relax COVID-19 restrictions, say risk assessment lies with citizens

Alberta,Saskatchewan and Quebec announced Tuesday plans to lift COVID-19 restrictions, saying it will increasingly be up to citizens to assess the risks they face from the virus.

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Calgary Chamber of Commerce slams Alberta's move to cancel vaccine passport program

CALGARY — A major business group has slammed the Alberta government's decision to eliminate a proof-of-vaccine program, calling it "akin to ripping the Band-Aid off before the wound has healed."

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Alberta border blockade hampered by tow trucks reluctant to haul away vehicles: RCMP

COUTTS, Alta. — RCMP say removal of trucks and other vehicles from a protest in southern Alberta against pandemic restrictions is being hampered by towing companies that don’t want to help.

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N.L. police issue Canada-wide warrant for murder suspect last seen in Alberta

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Police in Newfoundland have issued a Canada-wide arrest warrant for the suspect in the killing a 68-year-old man in St. John's last May.

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Alberta NDP Leader Notley says premier is pandering to COVID-19 blockaders

EDMONTON — Alberta's Opposition Leader says Premier Jason Kenney is treating illegal blockaders with kid gloves to curry favour with them and their supporters at a crucial upcoming party leadership vote.

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