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• Edmonton city council shifts tax break from homeowners to business - Global News

  29-04-2020 23:56 via globalnews.ca
  
  Edmonton city council shifts tax break from homeowners to business  Global News
  
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• Edmonton city council approves property tax increase for homeowners, decrease for business

  29-04-2020 23:51 via globalnews.ca
  
  Homeowners will see their property taxes go up while businesses will get a break on theirs as the result of a vote at an Edmonton city council meeting on Wednesday.
  
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• Does the CFL need federal funding to survive the COVID-19 pandemic? Sports economist raises questions

  29-04-2020 23:51 via globalnews.ca
  
  One sports economist is raising questions about the CFL's ask for financial assistance from the federal government.
  
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• Calgary man donates 20,000 face masks to city’s vulnerable populations

  29-04-2020 23:48 via globalnews.ca
  
  A Calgary man has found a way to supply over 20,000 high quality surgical masks to people in need during the coronavirus pandemic.
  
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• ‘You don’t know if your home is still standing:’ Fort McMurray man’s house, workplace submerged amid flooding

  29-04-2020 23:41 via globalnews.ca
  
  Fort McMurray resident Andrew Wall said his townhouse and workplace have been impacted by the disaster, and he isn't sure yet just how severe the damage will be. 
  
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• Edmonton police search for two Alberta Hospital Edmonton patients - Edmonton Journal

  29-04-2020 23:19 via edmontonjournal.com
  Edmonton police search for two Alberta Hospital Edmonton patients  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Jason Kenney announces emergency funding for northern Alberta flood evacuees

  29-04-2020 22:54 via globalnews.ca
  
  Emergency evacuation cash payments of $1,250 for adults and $500 for those under 18 would be available starting at noon on Monday, May 4.
  
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• Hundreds protest COVID-19 social restrictions at Alberta legislature grounds

  29-04-2020 22:48 via globalnews.ca
  
  Hundreds of people gathered at the Alberta legislature grounds Monday to protest rules put in place by health officials in an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19.
  
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• Shawn Auger made you feel like 'you belonged somewhere'

  29-04-2020 22:13 via cbc.ca
  
  Jennifer Auger lost her husband, Shawn, to COVID-19 on March 30.
  
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• Update on Peace River flood in Fort Vermilion and recovery supports

  29-04-2020 22:10 via globalnews.ca
  
  Premier Jason Kenney says MacKenzie County residents affected by the Peace River flooding quality for emergency evacuation payments, but said it’s too soon to know how the area will be supported by the Disaster Recovery Program, and Environment and Parks Minister Jason Nixon addressed the immediate needs of the area.
  
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• Energy industry, related sectors still waiting for more federal supports: Kenney

  29-04-2020 22:01 via globalnews.ca
  
  Premier Jason Kenney said no further action has been taken at the federal level to support Alberta’s devastated energy industry and all of the other sectors that rely on it, going on to reiterate how Alberta supported the rest of Canada during the global financial crisis a decade ago.
  
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• 'The Great Reset': Rethink of city taxes needed in post-pandemic world, says Edmonton mayor

  29-04-2020 22:00 via cbc.ca
  
  With COVID-19 walloping the finances of Canadian governments and citizens alike, Edmonton’s mayor is calling for a complete rethink of how municipalities are funded.
  
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• Low oil prices likely to remain for 12-18 months due to oversupply: Alberta premier

  29-04-2020 21:57 via globalnews.ca
  
  Premier Jason Kenney says the Alberta government is predicting extremely low oil prices will remain in place for 12 to 18 months due to the global inventory oversupply amid the COVID-19 pandemic slowdown.
  
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• Premier Kenney on fate of CFL and NHL sports in Alberta this summer

  29-04-2020 21:54 via globalnews.ca
  
  Premier Jason Kenney addressed the holding pattern both the Canadian Football League and National Hockey League are in during the COVID-19 pandemic, saying Alberta is open to working with all sides to make it happen if possible but no firm plans are set.
  
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• Opinion: Green New Deal is the recovery plan Alberta needs - Edmonton Journal

  29-04-2020 21:49 via edmontonjournal.com
  Opinion: Green New Deal is the recovery plan Alberta needs  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Cost of flooding during ‘unprecedented’ year still unknown: Premier Kenney

  29-04-2020 21:44 via globalnews.ca
  
  Premier Jason Kenney said it’s too early to know how much the 100-year flooding will cost the province, but said help from the federal government will likely be sought during what he described as an “unprecedented year.”
  
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• Premier Kenney on fiscal challenges of COVID-19, northern flooding and other emergencies

  29-04-2020 21:37 via globalnews.ca
  
  Premier Jason Kenney addressed a recent move giving the finance minister the ability to borrow up to $20 billion if needed, while going on to talk about the projected deficit in light of the the extremely challenging year because of COVID-19 and collapse in oil prices.
  
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• How flood evacuations are different during the COVID-19 pandemic

  29-04-2020 21:34 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta Emergency Management Agency managing director Shane Schreiber explained the extra steps being taken to protect northern Alberta flood evacuees from being infected with COVID-19.
  
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• Seven more COVID-19 deaths in Alberta, 315 new cases

  29-04-2020 21:30 via cbc.ca
  
  Seven more people have died from COVID-19 in Alberta and the province has reported 315 new cases.
  
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• New COVID-19 public health orders intended to ensure no Albertan has to die alone

  29-04-2020 21:30 via cbc.ca
  
  As it battles major outbreaks at continuing care centres, the province is easing some visitation restrictions so that no one in Alberta has to die alone.
  
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• New COVID-19 public health order intended to ensure no Albertan has to die alone

  29-04-2020 21:30 via cbc.ca
  
  As it battles major outbreaks at continuing care centres, the province is easing some visitation restrictions so that no one in Alberta has to die alone.
  
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• Dr. Deena Hinshaw to update Alberta about COVID-19

  29-04-2020 21:30 via cbc.ca
  
  Dr. Deena Hinshaw, the province's Chief Medical Officer of Health, will give her latest COVID-19 update Wednesday at a news conference at 3:30 p.m. You can watch it here.
  
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• High river level dropping in northern Alberta, tailings ponds not affected

  29-04-2020 21:26 via globalnews.ca
  
  Environment and Parks Minister Jason Nixon provided an update Wednesday on the flooding both in the Fort McMurray area to the northeast and Fort Vermilion in the northwestern Peace River region, confirming no tailings ponds have been affected and water levels are dropping.
  
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• Alberta premier details supports, cash payments for northern flood victims

  29-04-2020 21:26 via globalnews.ca
  
  Premier Jason Kenney updated the supports — including cash payments — available for northern Alberta residents who have been evacuated or affected due to flooding on the Peace, Athabasca and Clearwater rivers.
  
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• 1 person dies due to river flooding in Fort McMurray area: RMWB mayor

  29-04-2020 21:03 via globalnews.ca
  
  One person died Tuesday night due to the flooding happening in the Fort McMurray area, the region’s mayor confirmed Wednesday afternoon. Breanna Karstens-Smith has more.
  
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• Premier, environment minister to provide update on Alberta flooding

  29-04-2020 20:21 via cbc.ca
  
  Alberta Premier Jason Kenney, Environment Minister Jason Nixon and other government officials will provide an update Wednesday on flooding across the province.
  
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• Alberta government to provide emergency cash payments to flood victims forced from homes

  29-04-2020 20:21 via cbc.ca
  
  The Alberta government will provide emergency cash payments to thousands of people in northern Alberta who have been evacuated from their homes because of flooding.
  
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• Alberta’s chief medical officer of health to provide COVID-19 update Wednesday afternoon

  29-04-2020 20:20 via globalnews.ca
  
  Dr. Deena Hinshaw will give her daily update on the COVID-19 situation in Alberta and the public health response at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday.
  
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• Edmonton weather forecast: Wednesday, April 29, 2020

  29-04-2020 20:18 via globalnews.ca
  
  Here’s Phil Darlington’s Wednesday, April 29, 2020 afternoon weather forecast for Edmonton, Alberta and the surrounding area.
  
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• Global Edmonton supports #WeChallengeMS

  29-04-2020 19:52 via globalnews.ca
  This May, during MS Awareness Month, I Challenge MS grows into #WeChallengeMS, a nationwide movement turning people’s ordinary hobbies and passions into extraordinary actions. Choose any action you can imagine to challenge MS, and know that this May, #WeChallengeMS together.
  
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• Flood cleanup underway as water levels drop near Fort Vermilion

  29-04-2020 19:52 via globalnews.ca
  
  The reeve of Mackenzie County said cleanup efforts are underway in Fort Vermilion after flooding from the Peace River in the northwestern Alberta hamlet over the past several days.
  
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• Edmonton Oilers sign defenceman Theodor Lennstrom out of Sweden

  29-04-2020 19:44 via globalnews.ca
  
  Lennstrom played for Frolunda in the Swedish Hockey League last season.
  
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• Catholic Alberta Volunteers embrace vision for new parish in southwest Edmonton April 29, 2020 - Grandin Media

  29-04-2020 19:41 via grandinmedia.ca
  
  Catholic Alberta Volunteers embrace vision for new parish in southwest Edmonton April 29, 2020  Grandin Media
  
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• Hinshaw eases COVID-19 rules for people in Wood Buffalo dealing with flooding: Kenney

  29-04-2020 19:23 via globalnews.ca
  
  The premier said there were concerns in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo about physical distancing and gathering limits while volunteering.
  
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• Coronavirus: Saskatchewan golf courses will have new rules when they open

  29-04-2020 19:13 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatchewan golf courses are preparing to open May 15, with new rules and safety protocols in keeping with the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• Lloydminster re-open plan won't proceed Monday due to COVID-19 outbreak

  29-04-2020 19:10 via cbc.ca
  
  "I know the health authority has been a bit frustrated," said Chief Teddy Clark of the Clearwater River Dene Nation.
  
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• Red Deer College suspends 5 programs for upcoming academic year

  29-04-2020 18:19 via globalnews.ca
  
  The institution is citing low enrollment as a key factor in the decision to cancel four programs, however, one program is being suspended due to COVID-19 related challenges.
  
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• Alberta pilots fly COVID-19 supplies to communities in need

  29-04-2020 17:35 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta pilots Jack Liang and Amer Ja have already made two deliveries of COVID-19 supplies to Alberta communities hit hard by recent outbreaks.
  
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• Mayor, council tour Fort McMurray to assess flood damage: ‘We will get through this’

  29-04-2020 16:56 via globalnews.ca
  
  Council members from the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo in northern Alberta toured the areas affected by flooding Tuesday night.
  
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• 1 person dies as a result of flooding in northern Alberta

  29-04-2020 16:56 via globalnews.ca
  
  The mayor of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo said one person has died as a result of flooding in northern Alberta.
  
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• Wood Buffalo records first death as flooding overwhelms Fort McMurray

  29-04-2020 16:53 via cbc.ca
  
  The Wood Buffalo region has recorded its first death related to spring flooding that has forced thousands of people from their homes. 
  
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• Wood Buffalo records 1st death as flooding overwhelms Fort McMurray

  29-04-2020 16:53 via cbc.ca
  
  The Wood Buffalo region has recorded its first death related to spring flooding that has forced thousands of people from their homes. 
  
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• Water claims person's life near Fort McKay as flooding overwhelms northern Alberta

  29-04-2020 16:53 via cbc.ca
  
  The Wood Buffalo region has recorded its first death related to spring flooding that has forced thousands of people from their homes in and around Fort McMurray, Alta.
  
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• Fort McKay First Nation man dies as flooding overwhelms Fort McMurray

  29-04-2020 16:53 via cbc.ca
  
  The Wood Buffalo region has recorded its first death related to spring flooding that has forced thousands of people from their homes in and around Fort McMurray, Alta.
  
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• Alberta grants COVID rule exemptions in fight against Fort McMurray flood

  29-04-2020 16:53 via cbc.ca
  
  Residents of Fort McMurray working to prevent further flooding in their northern Alberta community will be exempt from some provincial health directives intended to slow the spread of COVID-19.
  
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• Alberta grants COVID-19 rule exemptions in fight against Fort McMurray flood

  29-04-2020 16:53 via cbc.ca
  
  Residents of Fort McMurray working to prevent further flooding in their northern Alberta community will be exempt from some provincial health directives intended to slow the spread of COVID-19.
  
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• Edmonton councillor wants body rub parlours closed during pandemic to stay that way - Global News

  29-04-2020 16:33 via globalnews.ca
  
  Edmonton councillor wants body rub parlours closed during pandemic to stay that way  Global News
  
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• Woman living ‘transient lifestyle’ found after being reported missing in Saskatoon: police

  29-04-2020 16:28 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon police say the family of Jacquelyn Lynette Hawkes was concerned after not hearing from her since December 2019
  
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• Hockey rivals, best friends self-isolate together shooting pucks in dad's garage

  29-04-2020 16:00 via cbc.ca
  
  When the COVID-19 pandemic cancelled their season, it didn't take long for best friends Matthew Kinash and William Zapernick to come up with a plan. 
  
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• Edmonton councillor wants body rub parlours closed during pandemic to stay that way

  29-04-2020 16:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  "Administration was looking at the eventual wind down in five to 10 years... What I'm asking is: can this be accelerated?"
  
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