Alberta reports surge in Omicron cases and rising hospitalizations
Premier Jason Kenney and Dr. Deena Hinshaw release Alberta's first full COVID-19 update of the year showing more than 30 000 active cases and 436 hospitalizations. Positivity around 30 percent signals undercounting. ICU 61, deaths rise by 12, including a child. Province extends winter break to Jan 10 and plans 10 million rapid tests arriving in coming weeks.
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COVID positive councillor urges Hatters to support others
Medicine Hat councillor Ramona Robins told council she is recovering from COVID 19 and urged residents to reach out to those bearing the disease. She is triple vaccinated and described her symptoms as mild and resolving as case numbers rise in the city and province.
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Ottawa announces historic 40 billion Indigenous child welfare deal
Ottawa reveals agreements in principle to compensate First Nations children harmed by chronic underfunding. The 40B settlement splits 20B for compensation and 20B for reform over five years, covering on‑reserve and Yukon children from 1991 to 2022 and those affected by Jordan’s Principle limits.
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