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  • Clinics, technicians unsure of Alberta’s new self-referral method for health tests
  • Alberta out-of-pocket payments for private medical testing beginning this week
  • Nearly 400 physicians interested in joining dual practice system: Alberta government

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globalnews.ca /1 month ago

Clinics, technicians unsure of Alberta’s new self-referral method for health tests

Some Alberta clinics are taking a wait-and-see approach after the provincial government changed the rules to allow patients to book their own medical tests and pay up front.

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globalnews.ca /1 month ago

Alberta out-of-pocket payments for private medical testing beginning this week

Patients will pay for the tests when they receive them and potentially be reimbursed if the results lead to a cancer diagnosis, the Alberta government said.

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globalnews.ca /1 week ago

Nearly 400 physicians interested in joining dual practice system: Alberta government

The model is set to allow doctors to offer private services while also working in the public system, starting with elective surgeries like hip and knee replacements.

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cicnews.com /3 weeks ago

Alberta issues invitations to candidates in healthcare, agriculture and tech occupations

Between August 4–August 12, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) invited 367 candidates to apply for provincial nomination. Invitations were issued across five selectio...

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globalnews.ca /1 week ago

Lethbridge protesters rally as Alberta’s Bill 11 takes effect

Bill 11 allows physicians to work in both the public and private systems, including providing paid services while continuing to work in the public system.

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globalnews.ca /1 month ago

Feds should increase federal health funding, but with strings attached: Friends of Medicare

Friends of Medicare is urging the federal government to increase health care funding and impose more conditions on what the provinces can do with that money.

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cicnews.com /1 month ago

Alberta invites over 1,100 candidates to apply for provincial nomination

Between July 3–July 15, 2026, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) conducted six draws through which no fewer than 1,167 candidates received invitations to apply for pr...

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globalnews.ca /3 weeks ago

Algal bloom advisory issued for Calgary’s Lake Sundance

Alberta Health Services has issued an advisory for Lake Sundance after finding evidence of blue-green algal blooms that could cause a variety of symptoms, especially in children.

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globalnews.ca /3 weeks ago

Alberta teen’s family sues government after nearly $200K out-of-country surgical bill

An Alberta teen's family is heading to court after spending nearly $200,000 on U.S. scoliosis surgery, arguing healthcare delays violated her constitutional rights.

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cicnews.com /1 week ago

AAIP selects 743 provincial immigration candidates through Alberta Opportunity Stream

Between August 14–19, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) conducted two draws, through which it invited a total of 767 candidates to apply for provincial nomination. I...

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globalnews.ca /3 weeks ago

Elections Alberta addresses concerns about voter registration misinformation

Elections Alberta says its monitoring 'several streams' of misinformation that have been increasing as the Oct. 19 referendum vote draws near.

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globalnews.ca /4 days ago

Wife’s death after 1.5-hour wait for ambulance has Edmonton doctor demanding change

Newly widowed Dr. Guy Blais is speaking out about the state of Alberta's health-care system, after his wife waited nearly 90 minutes for an ambulance and died shortly thereafter.

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globalnews.ca /4 weeks ago

Alberta seeks proposals for gambling addiction services as part of iGaming launch

The province says it's looking to fund services that will be in addition to what's available through Recovery Alberta, such as 21-day bed-based treatment programs.

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globalnews.ca /2 weeks ago

Elevated bacteria at beach on Wizard Lake prompts water quality advisory

People in the Edmonton area looking to cool off are being advised to avoid a lake in Leduc County, as AHS testing has determined the water is unsafe right now.

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globalnews.ca /1 week ago

Alberta expands access to cancer treatment with Calgary radiopharmaceutical facility

As cancer treatments advance, the ability to create radioisotopes is being expanded to Calgary — reducing transport barriers and bringing life-saving care closer to patients.

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globalnews.ca /2 weeks ago

Summer baby boom at Lois Hole Hospital for Women in Edmonton

The Royal Alex has been busy with more than 1,700 babies born between May and July 2026 at the Lois Hole Hospital for Women — including dozens of twins and even some triplets.

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cicnews.com /1 month ago

Alberta invites workers in agriculture and construction to apply for provincial nomination

Alberta held two provincial immigration draws between July 16 and July 21, with both rounds focused on workers in priority sectors. In total, the province issued 82 invitations to...

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wealthprofessional.ca /1 week ago

Alberta and Ontario pension funds post strong mid-year gains

AIMCo reports a 7.2% mid-year return while Ontario's median solvency ratio climbs to a record 127%

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gr8traveltips.com /6 days ago

Planning Alberta Holidays & The Canadian Rockies

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readwrite.com /1 month ago

Alberta launches regulated online gambling market with 22 operators prioritizing protection

Alberta officially opened its regulated online gambling market on Monday (July 13), creating one of the most significant developments in… Continue reading Alberta launches regulate...

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globalnews.ca /2 weeks ago

Recovery Alberta closes Edmonton addiction treatment program, drops hundreds from wait list

For hundreds of Albertans on the waiting list at the Henwood Treatment Centre, the loss of the program means they are back to square one in their search for addiction treatment.

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esports.net /1 month ago

Alberta launches regulated esports betting

Alberta became the second province in Canada to officially launch a regulated gambling market on Monday. A total of 22 platforms went live on day one, with many offering esports be...

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financialpost.com /1 month ago

How Alberta won the data infrastructure race New York just lost

David Knight Legg: Alberta chose preparation over prohibition

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globalnews.ca /1 week ago

Alberta’s Smith takes questions at less rowdy AI town hall, NDP calls for freeze

Smith's government has been trying to position Alberta as an ideal destination for data centres, saying they could generate new jobs and billions in royalties and taxes.

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