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• COVID 19 Food Diary: When life gives you lemons, pucker up - Edmonton Journal

  26-04-2020 23:49 via edmontonjournal.com
  COVID 19 Food Diary: When life gives you lemons, pucker up  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Filipino workers at meatpacking plant tied to Canada's biggest COVID-19 outbreak feel unfairly blamed

  26-04-2020 22:17 via cbc.ca
  
  Cases connected to outbreak of COVID-19 at the Cargill meat plant in High River, Alta., have increased dramatically over the past two weeks. As of Friday, there were 558 cases in workers from the plant, with 798 total cases linked to the outbreak, which is the largest outbreak linked to a single site in Canada.
  
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• Filipino workers at meatpacking plant feel unfairly blamed for Canada's biggest COVID-19 outbreak

  26-04-2020 22:17 via cbc.ca
  
  The COVID-19 outbreak at the Cargill meat plant in High River, Alta., is the largest linked to a single site in Canada, and the predominately Filipino employees at the plant say they're being unfairly blamed for the outbreak, which is up to 558 cases in workers and 798 cases overall.
  
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• Evacuation orders issued as rising rivers threaten Fort McMurray - Edmonton Sun

  26-04-2020 21:54 via edmontonsun.com
  
  Evacuation orders issued as rising rivers threaten Fort McMurray  Edmonton Sun
  
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• Wood Buffalo issues mandatory evacuation notices

  26-04-2020 20:36 via cbc.ca
  
  Mandatory evacuation notices were issued for some communities in Wood Buffalo on Sunday morning due to rising water levels and a high risk of flash flooding.
  
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• Rising water prompts state of local emergency and mandatory evacuations in Wood Buffalo

  26-04-2020 20:36 via cbc.ca
  
  Mandatory evacuation notices were issued for some communities in Wood Buffalo on Sunday morning due to rising water levels and a high risk of flash flooding.
  
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• Moose and calf relocated after wandering into Edmonton - CTV News

  26-04-2020 20:14 via edmonton.ctvnews.ca
  
  Moose and calf relocated after wandering into Edmonton  CTV News
  
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• Trans Mountain, LNG Canada say they are on track despite pandemic

  26-04-2020 19:39 via cbc.ca
  
  Energy projects like an LNG Canada export terminal and the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion may face short-term setbacks but the pandemic and oil price crash shouldn't threaten their long-term viability, economists say.
  
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• Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo declares secondary state of emergency due to flooding

  26-04-2020 19:15 via globalnews.ca
  
  The notice was announced Sunday by the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, which said that the Athabasca River water levels 'are extremely high.'
  
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• Evacuation orders issued for areas surrounding Fort McMurray due to Athabasca River flooding

  26-04-2020 19:15 via globalnews.ca
  
  The notice was announced Sunday by the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, which said that the Athabasca River water levels 'are extremely high.'
  
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• Evacuation orders issued as rising rivers threaten Fort McMurray

  26-04-2020 19:15 via globalnews.ca
  
  The spring ice breakup on rivers in northern Alberta is forcing some residents of Fort McMurray neighbourhoods from their homes, and people in the city's downtown have been warned to be ready to react in case the evolving situation changes.
  
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• Erin Babcock, former Stony Plain MLA, dies at age 38

  26-04-2020 18:40 via cbc.ca
  
  Erin Babcock, a former NDP MLA for Stony Plain, died on Saturday of uterine cancer.
  
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• Erin Babcock, former Stony Plain MLA, dies at 38

  26-04-2020 18:40 via cbc.ca
  
  Erin Babcock, a former NDP MLA for Stony Plain, died on Saturday of uterine cancer.
  
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• Former Stony Plain MLA Erin Babcock dies following cancer battle

  26-04-2020 18:36 via globalnews.ca
  
  Erin Babcock, who served as MLA for the Stony Plain area from 2015 to 2019, has died following a battle with cancer. 
  
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• Former Stony Plain MLA Erin Babcock dies of cancer - Edmonton Journal

  26-04-2020 17:49 via edmontonjournal.com
  Former Stony Plain MLA Erin Babcock dies of cancer  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Alberta farmers look for boost from online grocery pilot program

  26-04-2020 17:00 via cbc.ca
  
  With restaurants and farmer’s markets in flux due to the COVID-19 pandemic, two organizations have partnered together to help solve the distribution problem faced by small Alberta farmers.
  
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• What you need to know about COVID-19 in Alberta on Sunday, April 26

  26-04-2020 16:30 via cbc.ca
  
  Health Canada has cautioned against the use of malaria drugs to treat COVID-19 as the global toll of COVID-19 cases tops 200,000.
  
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• Virtual vows: Edmonton couple livestreams wedding during COVID-19 - CBC.ca

  26-04-2020 16:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Virtual vows: Edmonton couple livestreams wedding during COVID-19  CBC.ca
  
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• Virtual vows: Edmonton couple livestreams wedding during COVID-19

  26-04-2020 16:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Megha Sharma and Gaurav Sapra’s virtual wedding followed both Hindu rituals and public health measures.
  
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• Gardening guru Jim Hole on how to regrow veggies from scraps

  26-04-2020 15:00 via cbc.ca
  
  With a little water and kitchen scraps, you can regrow many of your favourite vegetables at home.
  
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• Fort McMurray film crew commits to celebrating cosplayers despite expo cancellation

  26-04-2020 14:00 via cbc.ca
  
  A film company in Fort McMurray says it will produce its annual music video featuring cosplayers despite the cancellation of the hugely popular Calgary Expo. 
  
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• Trans Mountain, LNG Canada say project progressing despite coronavirus pandemic

  26-04-2020 13:31 via globalnews.ca
  
  Trans Mountain said in a statement that construction on the expansion project is progressing well at its terminals and along the right-of-way in B.C. and Alberta with COVID-19 safety measures in place.
  
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• The coming flu season could make the pandemic worse. Is Canada ready for it?

  26-04-2020 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  As countries compete ferociously for resources to fend off the COVID-19 pandemic, the government of Canada may want to start planning ahead for another viral wave set to sweep over the planet: the annual influenza epidemic.
  
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• 5 things to consider as some provinces look to reopen for business

  26-04-2020 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Many people would like to have life return to normal, but in the absence of a vaccine, effective treatment, or rapid testing, the reopening of a province may prove to be much more difficult than when governments shutdown their economies.
  
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• The real role that the Edmonton Oilers are playing in the possible resumption of the NHL season - Edmonton Journal

  26-04-2020 09:21 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  The real role that the Edmonton Oilers are playing in the possible resumption of the NHL season  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Patient at Edmonton General Continuing Care tests positive for COVID-19 - CTV News Edmonton

  26-04-2020 08:15 via edmonton.ctvnews.ca
  
  Patient at Edmonton General Continuing Care tests positive for COVID-19  CTV News Edmonton
  
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• Fire at mobile home park west of Edmonton - CTV News Edmonton

  26-04-2020 08:14 via edmonton.ctvnews.ca
  
  Fire at mobile home park west of Edmonton  CTV News Edmonton
  
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• Fire at ATCO building in central Edmonton - CTV News Edmonton

  26-04-2020 08:14 via edmonton.ctvnews.ca
  
  Fire at ATCO building in central Edmonton  CTV News Edmonton
  
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• Blaze breaks out at paper manufacturing plant in south Edmonton - CTV News Edmonton

  26-04-2020 08:14 via edmonton.ctvnews.ca
  
  Blaze breaks out at paper manufacturing plant in south Edmonton  CTV News Edmonton
  
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• No active shooter in Canmore despite social media chatter: RCMP

  26-04-2020 04:40 via globalnews.ca
  
  RCMP responded to a complaint about a man with a long gun near Highway 1 and the Canmore Hospital on Saturday.
  
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• Coronavirus: Union calls for more protection for Alberta’s front-line food workers

  26-04-2020 03:38 via globalnews.ca
  
  "Recent events suggest that food production has been prioritized over protection of workers’ lives."
  
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• Coronavirus: Albertans unable to afford food for animals are getting much-needed support

  26-04-2020 03:24 via globalnews.ca
  
  To ensure that animals don't starve, the Alberta SPCA is offering support.
  
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• Alberta news update April 25, 2020

  26-04-2020 02:53 via cbc.ca
  
  The latest COVID-19 update from the province shows there's been another spike in positive cases in Alberta over the past 24 hours.
  
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• Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton: Saturday, Apr. 25

  26-04-2020 02:52 via globalnews.ca
  
  A webcast of Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton on Saturday, Apr. 25 with Breanna Karstens-Smith.
  
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• Edmonton weather forecast: Saturday, Apr. 25

  26-04-2020 02:52 via globalnews.ca
  
  Here’s Kevin O’Connell’s Saturday, Apr. 25 weather forecast for Edmonton, Alberta and the surrounding area.
  
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• Edmonton think-tank develops new protective face mask - CityNews Edmonton

  26-04-2020 02:42 via edmonton.citynews.ca
  
  Edmonton think-tank develops new protective face mask  CityNews Edmonton
  
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• Edmonton think-tank develops new protective face mask - CityNews Calgary

  26-04-2020 02:42 via 660citynews.com
  
  Edmonton think-tank develops new protective face mask  CityNews Calgary
  
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• Albertans unable to afford food for animals amid COVID-19 are getting much-needed support

  26-04-2020 02:14 via globalnews.ca
  
  As out-of-work Albertans struggle to get by due to COVID-19, many are finding themselves unable to buy food for their pets. To ensure animals are humanely taken care of during the pandemic, the Alberta SPCA and other rescues are providing food and support. Chris Chacon has more.
  
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• Bus design may be factor in Edmonton pedestrian deaths: transit union - Edmonton Journal

  26-04-2020 02:02 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Bus design may be factor in Edmonton pedestrian deaths: transit union  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Edmonton firm donates $10,000 to feed University of Alberta medical students - Edmonton Journal

  26-04-2020 01:42 via edmontonjournal.com
  Edmonton firm donates $10,000 to feed University of Alberta medical students  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Dashed dream wedding in Delhi turns into digital celebration for Edmonton couple - Edmonton Journal

  26-04-2020 01:21 via edmontonjournal.com
  Dashed dream wedding in Delhi turns into digital celebration for Edmonton couple  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Canada's top doctor warns against relying on herd immunity to reopen economy

  26-04-2020 00:36 via cbc.ca
  
  Canada’s top doctor says there isn’t enough evidence to back herd immunity as a way to reopen society, as Quebec’s premier is considering the approach to restart his province’s economy.
  
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• Floatplane makes emergency landing east of Sherwood Park - Global News

  26-04-2020 00:35 via globalnews.ca
  
  Floatplane makes emergency landing east of Sherwood Park  Global News
  
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• Floatplane makes emergency landing east of Sherwood Park

  26-04-2020 00:31 via globalnews.ca
  
  A pilot was able to walk away with no injuries after making an emergency landing of his floatplane east of Sherwood Park, Alta., on Saturday. 
  
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• Edmonton pilot successfully completes emergency plane landing - CBC.ca

  26-04-2020 00:13 via cbc.ca
  
  Edmonton pilot successfully completes emergency plane landing  CBC.ca
  
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• Edmonton pilot successfully completes emergency plane landing

  26-04-2020 00:13 via cbc.ca
  
  An Edmonton man was able to land his small plane safely on a country road Saturday.
  
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