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MNP consumer debt index improves, but consumer outlook worsens

MNP consumer debt index improves, but consumer outlook worsens

CALGARY — A report by insolvency firm MNP Ltd. says its consumer debt index improved slightly in its latest quarter as Canadians felt marginally better about their ability to pay their debts.
Alberta orders stricter hospital mask rules, but regions and hospitals can opt out

Alberta orders stricter hospital mask rules, but regions and hospitals can opt out

EDMONTON — Alberta Health Services is adopting stricter masking rules in hospitals as it deals with COVID-19 outbreaks, but regions and hospitals are free to ignore the directive.
Canada Pension Plan board says Alberta pension exit consults are biased, manipulative

Canada Pension Plan board says Alberta pension exit consults are biased, manipulative

EDMONTON — The board of the Canada Pension Plan says Alberta’s consultation with its citizens on quitting the CPP is not a straightforward fact-finding exercise but rather a biased manipulation of public opinion.
Alberta says Quebec pension model back on table in Canada Pension Plan exit debate

Alberta says Quebec pension model back on table in Canada Pension Plan exit debate

EDMONTON — The Alberta government is again considering using the Quebec investment model for a possible provincial pension plan, less than a week after Finance Minister Nate Horner announced the Quebec option had been scrapped.
Calgary's new public transit safety strategy to address crime and social disorder

Calgary's new public transit safety strategy to address crime and social disorder

Calgary city council has approved a public transit safety strategy to address crime and social disorder on buses and trains.
Alberta school division looks at conditions before alleged locker-room sex assault

Alberta school division looks at conditions before alleged locker-room sex assault

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — A southern Alberta school division is looking into what conditions may have contributed to four members of a high school football team being charged with the sexual assault of a teammate.
Southern Alberta man who worked as guard in RCMP cells charged with sexual assault

Southern Alberta man who worked as guard in RCMP cells charged with sexual assault

BROCKET, Alta. — Police say a southern Alberta man who worked as a guard for the RCMP has been charged after an alleged sexual assault. Piikani RCMP say a woman reported being sexually assaulted early on Oct.
Star receiver Begelton named recipient of Harrison Award

Star receiver Begelton named recipient of Harrison Award

Calgary Stampeders receiver Reggie Begelton was named this year's recipient of the Herm Harrison Memorial Award on Tuesday. The award, established in 2013, honours a Stampeders player for his outstanding community service.

Linebacker McLaurin among five players released by Edmonton Elks

EDMONTON — American linebacker Mark McLaurin, who appeared in 11 regular-season games this year with the Edmonton Elks, was among five players released by the CFL club Tuesday.
Four-year-old boy dies in hospital after being found in Alberta pond

Four-year-old boy dies in hospital after being found in Alberta pond

AIRDRIE, Alta. — Police say a four-year-old boy who was found earlier this month in a pond in southern Alberta has died in hospital. Airdrie RCMP received a call about a missing child in the community north of Calgary on Oct. 3.