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• How to keep busy at home in Edmonton during the COVID-19 pandemic

  17-03-2020 23:57 via globalnews.ca
  
  Edmontonians who are practicing social distancing amid the COVID-19 outbreak are finding creative ways to stay busy and connected.
  
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• Edmonton opens emergency operations centre, schedules emergency meeting for Wednesday - CTV News

  17-03-2020 23:55 via edmonton.ctvnews.ca
  
  Edmonton opens emergency operations centre, schedules emergency meeting for Wednesday  CTV News
  
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• COVID-19: Edmonton opens emergency operations centre, schedules emergency meeting for Wednesday - CTV News

  17-03-2020 23:55 via edmonton.ctvnews.ca
  
  COVID-19: Edmonton opens emergency operations centre, schedules emergency meeting for Wednesday  CTV News
  
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• Canadian Army cancels major training exercise to prepare for COVID-19 call out

  17-03-2020 23:41 via cbc.ca
  
  The Canadian Army is cancelling one of its most important training exercises as military commanders seek to protect the Canadian Armed Forces from the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• All non-urgent scheduled and elective surgeries in Alberta will be postponed: Dr Deena Hinshaw

  17-03-2020 23:02 via globalnews.ca
  
  Dr. Deena Hinshaw said that all non-urgent scheduled and elective surgeries in Alberta will be postponed so health care workers can be redeployed as COVID-19 cases increase.
  
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• COVID-19: Edmonton's Belmont Sobeys spurs nationwide seniors shopping hour - Edmonton Journal

  17-03-2020 22:55 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  COVID-19: Edmonton's Belmont Sobeys spurs nationwide seniors shopping hour  Edmonton Journal
  
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• ‘The only means we have’ to stop spread of COVID-19 is limiting contact: Dr. Deena Hinshaw

  17-03-2020 22:54 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta’s chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw said on Tuesday, March 17, 2020, that the more the spread can be slowed, the less likely it is that there will be a surge of cases that overwhelm the health system.
  
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• Alberta cases of COVID-19 up by 23, total now 97: Dr. Deena Hinshaw

  17-03-2020 22:49 via globalnews.ca
  
  On Tuesday, March 17, 2020, Dr. Deena Hinshaw said the confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Alberta had reached 97, up by 23 from the day before.
  
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• Edmonton transit will be ‘quick’ to adjust service as demand changes due to COVID-19

  17-03-2020 22:28 via globalnews.ca
  
  Edmonton Transit Service is going to be adjusting service as demand changes in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. ETS branch manager Eddie Robar gives an update on March 17, 2020.
  
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• Man, 50, dead after fire inside Cold Lake men's shelter

  17-03-2020 21:59 via cbc.ca
  
  A 50-year-old man is dead following a fire Saturday inside a homeless shelter in Cold Lake.
  
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• COVID-19: Alberta suspends all non-emergency dental treatment, services - Edmonton Journal

  17-03-2020 21:58 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  COVID-19: Alberta suspends all non-emergency dental treatment, services  Edmonton Journal
  
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• RCMP investigate fatal fire at mens shelter in Cold Lake

  17-03-2020 21:40 via globalnews.ca
  
  A 50-year-old man has succumbed to his injuries after a fire at a mens shelter in northern Alberta.
  
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• ‘We have to take more aggressive meassures to contain the spread of the virus’: Kenney

  17-03-2020 21:38 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta Premier Jason Kenney explains why the government thought now was the time to declare a public health emergency.
  
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• Kenney explains the impact of declaring a public health emergency over COVID-19

  17-03-2020 21:37 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta Premier Jason Kenney explains what declaring a public health emergency will do for the province.
  
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• Alberta government halts changes to doctors’ pay for complex modifiers

  17-03-2020 21:34 via globalnews.ca
  
  "During these unprecedented times, we want to ensure physicians on the front lines can focus solely on providing patient care."
  
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• Murder, arson charges laid in Wetaskiwin shelter fire

  17-03-2020 21:33 via cbc.ca
  
  A man has been charged with first-degree murder two months after a fire was deliberately set inside a Wetaskiwin hotel being used for low-income housing and a homeless shelter. 
  
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• Alberta government backs down on forced changes to the way doctors bill province

  17-03-2020 21:25 via cbc.ca
  
  The Alberta government has cancelled controversial changes to the way doctors bill the province that it imposed unilaterally in February.
  
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• Number of coronavirus cases in Alberta to be updated by medical health officer

  17-03-2020 21:20 via cbc.ca
  
  The number of reported COVID-19 cases in Alberta has been rising steadily since early March.
  
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• Alberta reports 23 new coronavirus cases over past 24 hours

  17-03-2020 21:20 via cbc.ca
  
  Alberta has reported 23 new cases of COVID-19 over the past 24 hours, bringing the total in the province to 97.
  
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• Jason Kenney declares public health emergency over COVID-19 in Alberta

  17-03-2020 21:06 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announces the government is declaring a public health emergency over COVID-19. ​
  
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• Coronavirus: Alberta Dental Association suspends all non-emergent treatment, services

  17-03-2020 20:50 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Alberta Dental Association and College said in a notice on Tuesday that it was suspending all non-emergent treatments and services "effective immediately." 
  
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• 3 workers injured in incident at Syncrude plant north of Fort McMurray

  17-03-2020 20:41 via globalnews.ca
  
  Occupational Health and Safety said there was a serious incident at approximately 9 p.m.
  
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• Coronavirus: Tokyo Smoke, Tweed among first pot shops to close

  17-03-2020 20:33 via globalnews.ca
  
  Canopy Growth is rolling out plans to temporarily close all of it's corporate-owned Tokyo Smoke and Tweed retail locations across Canada.
  
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• Charges laid after human remains found in Wetaskiwin hotel fire

  17-03-2020 20:15 via globalnews.ca
  
  RCMP have laid murder and arson with disregard for human life charges after a man's remains were found in Manny's Hotel in Wetaskiwin in January.
  
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• Premier Jason Kenney to share ‘important update’ on COVID-19 in Alberta

  17-03-2020 20:04 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is set to provide an "important update on COVID-19" at the legislature at 1:15 p.m. MT Tuesday.
  
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• Premier Jason Kenney declares COVID-19 public health emergency in Alberta

  17-03-2020 20:04 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is set to provide an "important update on COVID-19" at the legislature at 1:15 p.m. MT Tuesday.
  
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• Help is on the way for homebound students, Alberta Distance Learning Centre says

  17-03-2020 20:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Educators with the Alberta Distance Learning Centre say they intend to focus on supporting homebound Grade 12 students as class cancellations designed to prevent the spread of COVID-19 continue.
  
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• 'This is a serious moment in our history': Alberta Premier Jason Kenney declares public health emergency

  17-03-2020 19:52 via cbc.ca
  
  Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has declared a public health emergency to help combat the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• Alberta Premier Jason Kenney to provide COVID-19 update

  17-03-2020 19:52 via cbc.ca
  
  Alberta Premier Jason Kenney will hold a media availability Tuesday afternoon to provide "an important update on COVID-19."
  
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• Alberta Premier Jason Kenney declares public health emergency

  17-03-2020 19:52 via cbc.ca
  
  Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has declared a public health emergency to help combat the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announces state of public emergency

  17-03-2020 19:52 via cbc.ca
  
  Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has announced a state of public emergency to help combat the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• Coronavirus: Major Canadian grocers to offer special hours for seniors to stock up

  17-03-2020 19:48 via globalnews.ca
  
  Some major Canadian grocery retailers have announced special plans to ensure some of the people most vulnerable to the new coronavirus will be able to get supplies.
  
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• Alberta government under fire for telling staff to report to work during COVID-19 pandemic

  17-03-2020 19:41 via cbc.ca
  
  Critics say the Alberta government is needlessly endangering the health of public servants and flouting health officials' advice by directing employees to report for work unless they are showing cold or flu symptoms or have childcare responsibilities.
  
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• Banff declares a state of emergency amid coronavirus pandemic

  17-03-2020 19:31 via globalnews.ca
  
  Effective immediately, all gatherings are limited to less than 50 people, including employees and customers.
  
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• Banff declares a state of emergency amid Corona virus pandemic

  17-03-2020 19:31 via globalnews.ca
  
  Effective immediately, all gatherings are limited to less than 50 people, including employees and customers.
  
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• Alberta casinos still open despite coronavirus mass gathering limitations

  17-03-2020 19:24 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Alberta Liquor and Gaming Commission, which oversees casinos, says in an emailed statement that it's taking COVID-19 seriously.
  
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• ‘We’ll fix this’: Edmonton mayor responds to overcrowding on transit after COVID-19 schedule changes - Global News

  17-03-2020 19:03 via globalnews.ca
  
  ‘We’ll fix this’: Edmonton mayor responds to overcrowding on transit after COVID-19 schedule changes  Global News
  
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• ‘We’ll fix this’: Edmonton mayor responds to overcrowding on transit after COVID-19 schedule changes

  17-03-2020 19:02 via globalnews.ca
  
  Don Iveson apologized after a decision from the City of Edmonton to limit transit schedules in response to COVID-19 led to overcrowding on some buses Tuesday.
  
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• Don Iveson responds to overcrowding on Edmonton transit after COVID-19 schedule changes

  17-03-2020 19:01 via globalnews.ca
  
  Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson apologized Tuesday after a city decision to limit Edmonton transit schedules in response to COVID-19 led to overcrowding on some buses Tuesday morning. Vinesh Pratap has more from city hall.
  
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• Edmonton Transit to add more buses to afternoon commute after criticism

  17-03-2020 18:36 via cbc.ca
  
  Edmonton transit will adjust bus service Tuesday afternoon after a plan to reduce service during the morning commute led to over-crowded buses.
  
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• City of Edmonton to address complaints about reduced transit leading to crowded buses

  17-03-2020 18:36 via cbc.ca
  
  City officials will address complaints about Edmonton transit today, on the first day of reduced service due to the coronavirus pandemic.
  
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• Man faces attempted murder charges in February assault, arson in central Edmonton

  17-03-2020 18:30 via cbc.ca
  
  Edmonton police and fire crews responded to a February incident at a residence near 121st Avenue and 102nd Street, where a man allegedly assaulted two women in the residence then reportedly lit the house on fire.
  
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• 'An acute and urgent need': How will COVID-19 hit Edmonton's homeless population? - CTV News

  17-03-2020 18:30 via edmonton.ctvnews.ca
  
  'An acute and urgent need': How will COVID-19 hit Edmonton's homeless population?  CTV News
  
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• Edmonton police arrest man accused of February attempted murder and arson

  17-03-2020 18:28 via globalnews.ca
  
  According to police, a man entered the home and assaulted two women inside. Officers say he lit the house on fire before running away.
  
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• Alberta to sell native grassland despite government promises no Crown land would be sold

  17-03-2020 18:25 via globalnews.ca
  
  The land east of Taber in southern Alberta is to be auctioned off March 31. The starting bid for the 65-hectare plot is $440,000.
  
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• The right roles for McDavid and Draisaitl made for Edmonton's brilliant 2019-20 power play - Edmonton Journal

  17-03-2020 18:17 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  The right roles for McDavid and Draisaitl made for Edmonton's brilliant 2019-20 power play  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Online booking for Alberta Parks campsites opens with warnings around coronavirus

  17-03-2020 18:13 via cbc.ca
  
  While camping and summer plans may be up in the air for a lot of people in light of the coronavirus crisis, online reservations for provincial campgrounds opened Tuesday morning.
  
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• 2 charged with forcible confinement after Sherwood Park assault

  17-03-2020 18:13 via globalnews.ca
  
  On March 5, RCMP responded to a call of a man being assaulted and confined in a hotel room against his will in Sherwood Park, Alta.
  
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• Edmonton programmers launching virtual hackathon to combat COVID-19 - CBC.ca

  17-03-2020 18:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Edmonton programmers launching virtual hackathon to combat COVID-19  CBC.ca
  
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• Edmonton programmers launching virtual hackathon to combat COVID-19

  17-03-2020 18:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Widespread event cancellations are not stopping Edmonton programmers from collaborating — virtually, of course — on apps that could help people handle the ramifications of COVID-19.
  
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