CBC News Online - Calgary Digest - 2015-02-19

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Thu, 19 Feb 2015 21:10:51 EST Nothing decided on charging health premiums, says Premier Prentice Thu, 19 Feb 2015 21:10:51 EST Premier Jim Prentice says no final decision has been made on whether to bring back health-care premiums in Alberta. Read More Alberta squandered oil wealth with big spending, Fraser Institute says Thu, 19 Feb 2015 14:18:17 EST In the next week, Alberta will release its third-quarter fiscal update, and it's not going to be pretty. A report from the Fraser Institute says it didn't have to be this way. Read More Good Samaritan saved accused murderer from suicide, court hears on 911 call Thu, 19 Feb 2015 20:12:41 EST Accused murderer Kristopher Guenther told Andrew Thorstienson he didn't want to die as he was hanging by a rope on a Calgary bridge, a courtroom heard Thursday. Read More Suspend public art policy during economic slump, says councillor Thu, 19 Feb 2015 10:34:16 EST A city councillor is calling for city hall’s public art policy to be suspended for the year in view of the economic downturn facing the province. Read More Young children sent to hospital after ATV accident Thu, 19 Feb 2015 19:29:48 EST Four children under the age of 10 are being treated at the Alberta Children's Hospital for serious but non-life-threatening injuries after an ATV accident near Three Hills. Read More More Headlines Warning issued as long-term sex offender released from prison A way to heal the debt? Bring in health-care premiums, suggests finance minister Measles vaccinations should be up to date for spring break, warns health officer Province drops starter schools for full-fledged buildings in 6 Calgary communities Alberta plans document dump of freedom of information requests Afraid of the doctor? MEDi the robot is here to help Vandalism in southwest parks prompts city to install security cameras Used K-Cups from Alberta may soon fuel B.C. cement plant Can't put your phone away while driving? This app is for you Calgary's next downtown LRT line to be studied further