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• Alberta’s Benning family coping without hockey amid COVID-19 pandemic

  18-03-2020 23:49 via globalnews.ca
  
  With the postponement of the NHL season and cancellation of all Hockey Canada events, the Benning kids -- Matt, Abby and Mike -- have had to cope with a pretty big loss in their life.
  
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• Jason Kenney addresses legislature over COVID-19 pandemic

  18-03-2020 23:45 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta Premier Jason Kenney addressed the Alberta legislature Wednesday over the COVID-19 pandemic and worries about the economy. ​
  
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• Edmonton Remand inmate's death in hospital not COVID-19 related, justice ministry says - Edmonton Journal

  18-03-2020 23:43 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Edmonton Remand inmate's death in hospital not COVID-19 related, justice ministry says  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Cornavirus: Tips to deal with isolation from Col. Chris Hadfield

  18-03-2020 23:35 via globalnews.ca
  
  After spending 166 days in space, Col. Chris Hadfield some tips on how to deal with long stretches of isolation.
  
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• Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announces economic relief for COVID-19 pandemic

  18-03-2020 23:28 via cbc.ca
  
  Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has announced a sweeping economic relief package to help people and businesses cope with the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• Alberta oil and gas 'on life support' in wake of economic blows, premier says

  18-03-2020 23:28 via cbc.ca
  
  Albertans who have no income while coronavirus pushes them into isolation can apply for one-time cash relief from the Alberta government.
  
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• Premier Jason Kenney says Alberta facing period of ‘profound adversity’ over oil prices

  18-03-2020 23:27 via globalnews.ca
  
  Oil prices across the world continued to plummet Wednesday, which Premier Jason Kenney addressed during a grim speech inside the Alberta Legislature.
  
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• ASIRT investigating after man found dead in cell in Edmonton police custody

  18-03-2020 23:19 via globalnews.ca
  
  ASIRT said the man received emergency medical care, including naloxone, but he was pronounced dead Monday afternoon.
  
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• West Edmonton Mall says it had to ‘temporarily lay off many of our staff’ - Global News

  18-03-2020 23:17 via globalnews.ca
  
  West Edmonton Mall says it had to ‘temporarily lay off many of our staff’  Global News
  
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• UCP passes 2020 budget with boost for healthcare during coronavirus outbreak

  18-03-2020 23:15 via globalnews.ca
  
  Premier Jason Kenney tweeted Wednesday saying the $56-billion budget was passed just after 1 a.m.
  
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• West Edmonton Mall says it had to ‘temporarily lay off many of our staff’

  18-03-2020 23:11 via globalnews.ca
  
  A mall spokesperson would not provide the exact number of employees affected.
  
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• Alberta to provide update on COVID-19 response 1 day after public health emergency declared

  18-03-2020 22:56 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta's chief medical officer of heath, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, is scheduled to hold a news conference at 4:30 p.m. MT in Edmonton on Wednesday to offer an update on the province's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• 119 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Alberta; Kenney gives more details on financial aid

  18-03-2020 22:56 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta's chief medical officer of heath, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, is scheduled to hold a news conference at 4:30 p.m. MT in Edmonton on Wednesday to offer an update on the province's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• ASIRT probing death of man, 37, in Edmonton police cell

  18-03-2020 22:49 via cbc.ca
  
  The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team has been directed to investigate the death of a 37-year-old man in the Edmonton Police Service detainee management unit.
  
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• First Nations welcome $305 million COVID-19 fund, wait for details

  18-03-2020 22:41 via cbc.ca
  
  The Trudeau government announced today it's spending $305 million to help Indigenous communities deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, but details of how the funds will be distributed and spent will depend on events in the coming days, weeks and months.
  
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• ‘My love language is giving to people’: How an Edmonton baker is giving a sweet surprise to seniors

  18-03-2020 22:25 via globalnews.ca
  
  “We just decided to give free cupcake bouquets to anyone elderly, 70 and over, who are in isolation,” said Tanya Nafe of Sweet Bouquets Cupcakes.
  
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• Edmonton police warn of release of violent sexual offender not subject to any conditions

  18-03-2020 22:20 via globalnews.ca
  
  Edmonton police are warning the public about a man who is no longer under any form of supervision, and officers say is a risk to commit violence.
  
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• Violent, sexual offender released in Edmonton - CTV News

  18-03-2020 22:03 via edmonton.ctvnews.ca
  
  Violent, sexual offender released in Edmonton  CTV News
  
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• The latest numbers: Alberta's chief medical officer of health to provide COVID-19 update

  18-03-2020 21:30 via cbc.ca
  
  It's become a daily ritual for many Albertans: tuning in to watch or listen to the latest update about the spread of coronavirus in the province.
  
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• Premier and chief medical officer warn peak of COVID-19 outbreak may be weeks away

  18-03-2020 21:30 via cbc.ca
  
  Alberta's premier and chief medial officer warned the public Wednesday that the province may not reach the peak of the current coronavirus outbreak for weeks, and that drastic measures to curb to spread of the virus may be needed until the end of May. 
  
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• Alberta reports 22 new cases of COVID-19, but outbreak peak may be weeks away

  18-03-2020 21:30 via cbc.ca
  
  Alberta reported 22 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, but Premier Jason Kenney cautioned that the province may not see the peak of the coronavirus outbreak for another four or five weeks.
  
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• Alberta reports 22 new cases of COVID-19, and outbreak peak may be weeks away

  18-03-2020 21:30 via cbc.ca
  
  Alberta reported 22 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, and Premier Jason Kenney cautioned that the province may not see the peak of the coronavirus outbreak for another four or five weeks.
  
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• Edmonton businesses launch ‘YEG Survival Kit,’ delivers local food to your door - Global News

  18-03-2020 21:27 via globalnews.ca
  
  Edmonton businesses launch ‘YEG Survival Kit,’ delivers local food to your door  Global News
  
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• Edmonton businesses launch ‘YEG Survival Kit,’ delivers local food to your door

  18-03-2020 21:26 via globalnews.ca
  
  A group of Edmonton businesses are hoping to keep afloat by bringing their products right to your door.
  
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• Edmonton homeless supports in the work: Iveson

  18-03-2020 20:25 via globalnews.ca
  
  Support local businesses, Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson said homlessness is a public health problem, and the city is working with the province on ways to protect a vulnerable segment of the population during the the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
  
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• Support local businesses, Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson urges

  18-03-2020 20:24 via globalnews.ca
  
  Order takeout, buy as gift card, shop at local grocers were some of the suggestions Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson suggested as ways to support local businesses through the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
  
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• City of Edmonton considering deferring tax, utility collection: Iveson

  18-03-2020 20:12 via globalnews.ca
  
  Mayor Don Iveson said the city is looking at deferring property tax and utility collection, adding the city was in talks with Calgary and other levels of government about taking a consistent approach if that were to happen.
  
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• AGLC can’t mandate whether liquor and cannabis retailers should close amid COVID-19 pandemic

  18-03-2020 20:12 via globalnews.ca
  
  While other provinces look to close liquor and cannabis stores amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the same may not happen in Alberta.
  
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• City of Edmonton will not declare a local state of emergency: Iveson

  18-03-2020 20:10 via globalnews.ca
  
  Mayor Don Iveson said on Wednesday there is no need to declare a local state of emergency to deal with the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
  
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• City of Edmonton interim manager on changing transit ridership

  18-03-2020 20:01 via globalnews.ca
  
  City of Edmonton interim city manager Adam Laughlin talks about fluctuating transit rider ship amid the the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
  
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• City of Edmonton interim manager praises staff, city businesses for response to pandemic

  18-03-2020 19:59 via globalnews.ca
  
  City of Edmonton interim city manager Adam Laughlin talked about the stress of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic and praised both city staff and the business community for how they have handled themselves during the emergency.
  
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• Edson man charged with massive meat theft at local food bank

  18-03-2020 19:56 via globalnews.ca
  
  An Edson man is accused of breaking in and stealing hundreds of pounds of beef from local food bank.
  
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• Coronavirus: Rescue groups warn backcountry users to limit risk in Alberta, B.C. mountains

  18-03-2020 19:48 via globalnews.ca
  
  Rescue groups are asking backcountry users to choose low-risk activities at a time when resources are stretched due to COVID-19.
  
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• City of Edmonton interim manager explains what a local state of emergency would mean

  18-03-2020 19:45 via globalnews.ca
  
  City of Edmonton interim city manager Adam Laughlin explained what types of powers declaring a local state of emergency would grant during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, and expanded upon why the city feels it isn’t necessary right now.
  
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• Edmonton illustrator launches #StayHomeAndDrawYeg to keep COVID-19 isolation at bay - Global News

  18-03-2020 19:36 via globalnews.ca
  
  Edmonton illustrator launches #StayHomeAndDrawYeg to keep COVID-19 isolation at bay  Global News
  
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• Edmonton illustrator launches #StayHomeAndDrawYeg to keep COVID-19 isolation at bay

  18-03-2020 19:30 via globalnews.ca
  
  An Edmonton-based illustrator has launched an online sketch club, aimed at improving mental health and keeping boredom at bay during social isolation due to COVID-19.
  
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• Edmonton illustrator launches #StayAtHomeAndDrawYeg to keep COVID-19 isolation at bay

  18-03-2020 19:30 via globalnews.ca
  
  An Edmonton-based illustrator has launched an online sketch club, aimed at improving mental health and keeping boredom at bay during social isolation due to COVID-19.
  
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• Situation normal in Alberta's emergency rooms, but ER doctors braced for worst

  18-03-2020 19:07 via cbc.ca
  
  'I would say that there's just kind of a general level of anxiety, worry. Not necessarily about right now but about what's to come in the coming weeks,' says an Edmonton emergency room doctor.
  
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• Global News at Noon Edmonton: March 18

  18-03-2020 19:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Wednesday, March 18, 2020 edition of Global News at Noon Edmonton with Kent Morrison.
  
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• Edmonton mayor to update city's COVID-19 response

  18-03-2020 18:50 via cbc.ca
  
  Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson and interim city manager Adam Laughlin will provide the city's latest update on COVID-19 following this morning's meeting of the emergency advisory committee.
  
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• Edmonton looking at property tax deferrals, Iveson says

  18-03-2020 18:50 via cbc.ca
  
  Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson says the city is working with the province on a move to defer property taxes due to economic pressures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• Apartment maintenance leads Edmonton police to suspected drug lab - Global News

  18-03-2020 18:49 via globalnews.ca
  
  Apartment maintenance leads Edmonton police to suspected drug lab  Global News
  
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• Apartment maintenance leads Edmonton police to suspected drug lab

  18-03-2020 18:45 via globalnews.ca
  
  Edmonton police are urging landlords to do extensive background checks on renters after a maintenance worker discovered a suspected drug lab.
  
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• Coronavirus: Edmonton looking at property tax, utility bill deferrals in light of COVID-19 - Global News

  18-03-2020 18:19 via globalnews.ca
  
  Coronavirus: Edmonton looking at property tax, utility bill deferrals in light of COVID-19  Global News
  
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• Coronavirus: Edmonton officials to provide update on city’s response to COVID-19

  18-03-2020 18:17 via globalnews.ca
  
  During the meeting, committee members discussed transit service level adjustments, implications of the province declaring a public health emergency and implications of a possible local state of emergency.
  
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• Coronavirus: Edmonton looking at property tax, utility bill deferrals in light of COVID-19

  18-03-2020 18:17 via globalnews.ca
  
  Edmonton is looking at ways to defer property tax payments and utility bill payments in light of the novel coronavirus pandemic and its impacts.
  
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• Edmonton answers the call for emergency animal foster families in a matter of hours - Global News

  18-03-2020 18:13 via globalnews.ca
  
  Edmonton answers the call for emergency animal foster families in a matter of hours  Global News
  
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• Edmonton answers the call for emergency animal foster families in a matter of hours

  18-03-2020 18:12 via globalnews.ca
  
  It only took a few hours for Edmontonians to step up and apply to be an emergency foster to animals at the Edmonton Humane Society.
  
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• 2 people killed in highway crash east of Calgary: police

  18-03-2020 18:01 via globalnews.ca
  
  Calgary police say two people were killed in a crash east of Calgary on Wednesday.
  
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• Private funerals will be norm under COVID-19 restrictions on public gatherings in Alberta

  18-03-2020 18:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Grieving families are navigating new rules around funerals as part of the growing efforts to reduce the spread of the coronavirus.
  
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