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• All-time Edmonton Oilers weigh in on all-time Oilers team - Edmonton Sun

  02-05-2020 23:14 via edmontonsun.com
  
  All-time Edmonton Oilers weigh in on all-time Oilers team  Edmonton Sun
  
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• Hicks on Biz: Northern Alberta’s pot industry — the euphoria is gone, but the buzz isn’t bad - Edmonton Sun

  02-05-2020 22:16 via edmontonsun.com
  
  Hicks on Biz: Northern Alberta’s pot industry — the euphoria is gone, but the buzz isn’t bad  Edmonton Sun
  
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• Edmonton Filipino community rallies to bring groceries to quarantined meat-plant workers in High River - Global News

  02-05-2020 21:06 via globalnews.ca
  
  Edmonton Filipino community rallies to bring groceries to quarantined meat-plant workers in High River  Global News
  
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• Edmonton Filipino community rallies to bring groceries to quarantined meat-plant workers in High River

  02-05-2020 21:05 via globalnews.ca
  
  An Edmonton-based Filipino business organization is heading down to High River and Okotoks this weekend with a convoy of groceries for isolated workers from the Cargill meat plant. 
  
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• City of Edmonton gearing up for LRT maintenance and revitalization projects - Global News

  02-05-2020 17:10 via globalnews.ca
  
  City of Edmonton gearing up for LRT maintenance and revitalization projects  Global News
  
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• Some Alberta gun enthusiasts say ban on 'assault-style' firearms won't make Canada safer

  02-05-2020 17:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Some gun enthusiasts in Alberta say the Trudeau government’s immediate ban on 1,500 makes and models of military grade, “assault-style” weapons will do nothing to eliminate future mass shootings, reduce gun crime or make Canada safer.
  
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• City of Edmonton gearing up for LRT maintenance and revitalization projects

  02-05-2020 17:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  In an effort to upgrade Edmonton's 40-plus year-old LRT system, some major revitalization and renovations projects are about to begin.
  
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• Alberta gun enthusiasts say ban on 'assault-style' firearms will not make Canada safer

  02-05-2020 17:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Some gun enthusiasts in Alberta say the Trudeau government’s immediate ban on 1,500 makes and models of military grade, “assault-style” weapons will do nothing to eliminate future mass shootings, reduce gun crime, or make Canada safer.
  
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• New head of Alberta Energy Regulator wants to rebuild confidence in leadership

  02-05-2020 16:59 via cbc.ca
  
  Laurie Pushor, two weeks into the job, replaces Jim Ellis as boss of the Alberta Energy Regulator. Ellis left last November after investigators found serious mismanagement, misuse of about $2.3 million and a "culture of fear" among whistleblowers.
  
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• What you need to know about COVID-19 in Alberta on Saturday, May 2

  02-05-2020 16:37 via cbc.ca
  
  On Friday, Alberta unveiled ABTraceTogether, a mobile app that health officials say can help slow transmission and reduce the spread of coronavirus.
  
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• Edmonton grandma overcomes broken pelvis, pneumonia and COVID-19 - CBC.ca

  02-05-2020 16:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Edmonton grandma overcomes broken pelvis, pneumonia and COVID-19  CBC.ca
  
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• Edmonton grandma overcomes broken pelvis, pneumonia and COVID-19

  02-05-2020 16:00 via cbc.ca
  
  An Edmonton grandma was given a tremendous send-off from hospital staff after overcoming a broken pelvis, pneumonia and COVID-19.
  
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• 'Missing the revenue, missing the work': Alberta vacation spots stare down quiet season start

  02-05-2020 15:00 via cbc.ca
  
  'If visiting summer cottages, respect the health and safety of small communities by planning your trip without stops for gas or food.'
  
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• Opinion: What does the future hold for Edmonton Northlands? - Edmonton Journal

  02-05-2020 14:00 via edmontonjournal.com
  Opinion: What does the future hold for Edmonton Northlands?  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Alberta dentists, physiotherapists need rules in place before reopening

  02-05-2020 14:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Albertans itching for a routine dental checkup or eye exam might have to wait a little bit longer than Monday.
  
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• Edmonton police searched journalists' press gallery offices at Alberta legislature - National Post

  02-05-2020 06:22 via nationalpost.com
  
  Edmonton police searched journalists' press gallery offices at Alberta legislature  National Post
  
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• Alberta RCMP investigating Innisfail motel homicide

  02-05-2020 05:52 via globalnews.ca
  
  On April 29 at 1:30 a.m., police responded to a 911 call to help EMS with a man in medical distress at the Bluebird Motel.
  
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• Connor McDavid and other NHL players feel for top prospects in unusual draft year because of pandemic

  02-05-2020 05:14 via globalnews.ca
  
  The NHL postponed its draft and annual combine -- a crucial event where teams get to interview, poke and prod more than 100 of the sport's top prospects -- two weeks after the season was paused March 12 with 189 games left on the schedule.
  
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• Makeshift drive-in movies get another chance in central Alberta community

  02-05-2020 04:40 via globalnews.ca
  
  The show will go on in a central Alberta hamlet where impromptu drive-in movies have been screened in a cafe's parking lot during the COVID-19 shutdown.
  
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• Edmonton Oilers agree to 2-year-deal with defenceman Filip Berglund - Global News

  02-05-2020 04:23 via globalnews.ca
  
  Edmonton Oilers agree to 2-year-deal with defenceman Filip Berglund  Global News
  
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• Edmonton Oilers agree to 2-year-deal with defenceman Filip Berglund

  02-05-2020 04:22 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Edmonton Oilers have signed defenceman Filip Berglund to a two-year entry-level contract.
  
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• New assault weapon ban does little to target criminals: Alberta premier

  02-05-2020 04:21 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta's premier said the ban is a punishment for law-abiding Canadians and does little to target criminals or those smuggling guns into the country from the United States.
  
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• Mixed reaction from Edmonton daycares and summer camps over Alberta’s relaunch strategy - Global News

  02-05-2020 04:05 via globalnews.ca
  
  Mixed reaction from Edmonton daycares and summer camps over Alberta’s relaunch strategy  Global News
  
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• Mixed reaction from Edmonton daycares and summer camps over Alberta’s relaunch strategy

  02-05-2020 04:01 via globalnews.ca
  
  Now that the province has unveiled its road to recovery for the economy, many Albertans hope life can slowly return to normal. Before that happens, Edmonton child-care centres and summer camps are wanting a clear plan.
  
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• Lawsuit challenges constitutionality of Alberta UCP's Bill 10 - Edmonton Journal

  02-05-2020 03:41 via edmontonjournal.com
  Lawsuit challenges constitutionality of Alberta UCP's Bill 10  Edmonton Journal
  
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• COVID-19 amplifies existing challenges for undocumented workers, experts say

  02-05-2020 03:00 via cbc.ca
  
  The authors of a new report on undocumented workers in Alberta say the COVID-19 pandemic means more challenges for an already vulnerable group.
  
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• Fort McMurray beings to clean up as flood waters recede

  02-05-2020 02:49 via globalnews.ca
  
  We have team coverage from Dallas Flexhaug and Breanna Karstens-Smith in Fort McMurray tonight: as the water begins to receded, we take a look at where evacuation orders have been lifted and speak businesses trying to survive the flood.
  
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• Chalk portraits bring joy to Edmonton residents - CTV News

  02-05-2020 02:42 via edmonton.ctvnews.ca
  
  Chalk portraits bring joy to Edmonton residents  CTV News
  
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• A look at relaunch implications for Alberta’s health professionals

  02-05-2020 02:42 via globalnews.ca
  
  When Premier Jason Kenney announced his plan to gradually relaunch Alberta's economy, it listed health-care providers as being among the first to be able to resume operations on May 4, but that date is proving to be problematic for some.
  
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• Edmonton weather forecast: Friday, May 1, 2020 | Watch News Videos Online - Globalnews.ca

  02-05-2020 02:40 via globalnews.ca
  
  Edmonton weather forecast: Friday, May 1, 2020 | Watch News Videos Online  Globalnews.ca
  
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• Alberta government idea to reopen schools early next year, raising questions

  02-05-2020 02:26 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta school board aren’t sure if they would be able to open schools early for the 2020-21 school year, because of teacher contracts. Sarah Komadina has more.
  
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• Floodwater receding in Fort McMurray leads to lifting of some evacuation orders

  02-05-2020 02:25 via globalnews.ca
  
  The water is starting to recede from downtown Fort McMurray and evacuation orders for certain areas have been lifted. Dallas Flexhaug reports.
  
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• Alberta golf courses allowed to open this weekend with limits in place

  02-05-2020 02:21 via globalnews.ca
  
  Golf courses are one of the very first services to get the green light to reopen in Alberta, but golfers will not be playing the game the way they are used to. Nicole Stillger explains what has changed.
  
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• Fort McMurray businesses impact by flood

  02-05-2020 02:20 via globalnews.ca
  
  The receding flood waters is good news for Fort McMurray businesses: many of them needed to rebuild are right in the downtown. Breanna Karstens-Smith speaks to businesses trying to survive the flood.
  
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• What Alberta is learning about COVID-19 as cases continue to mount

  02-05-2020 02:18 via globalnews.ca
  
  Dr. Deena Hinshaw announced 218 new cases of COVID and three new deaths on Friday, and also shared common trends the province is noticing about who the virus hits the hardest. Julia Wong has the details.
  
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• Alberta provincial parks reopen to vehicle traffic after COVID-19 restrictions

  02-05-2020 02:17 via globalnews.ca
  
  Barriers have been removed at access points to provincial parks, allowing Albertans to use parking lots and staging areas on public lands after they were closed to limit the spread of the COVID-19. But as Blake Lough reports, the ease in restrictions also comes with a warning.
  
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• Alberta government idea to reopen schools early next year is raising questions

  02-05-2020 02:10 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta school board aren’t sure if they would be able to open schools early for the 2020-21 school year, because of teacher contracts. Sarah Komadina has more.
  
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• Relaunch implications for Alberta’s health professionals

  02-05-2020 02:09 via globalnews.ca
  
  Even though Premier Jason Kenney said many previously restricted health businesses can re-open starting Monday as part of Alberta’s relaunch strategy, it appears many are unprepared to do so. Sarah Ryan reports.
  
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• Mixed reaction from Edmonton daycares, summer camps over the Alberta’s relaunch strategy

  02-05-2020 02:06 via globalnews.ca
  
  Since the Alberta government announced its relaunch strategy, an Edmonton daycare has been overwhelmed with families wanting its services and while they look forward to welcome children — not all businesses are. As Chris Chacon explains, an area summer camp is sticking with its current plan to go virtual.
  
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• 80-year-old celebrated by Edmonton hospital staff after battling COVID-19, pneumonia

  02-05-2020 02:04 via globalnews.ca
  
  After five weeks in hospital battling the coronavirus we’ve all done our part to curb, an Edmonton senior finally gets to sleep in her own bed. Morgan Black has her incredible story.
  
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• Legal action launched to stop Monday opening of Cargill meat plant in High River

  02-05-2020 01:57 via globalnews.ca
  
  Along with on-site inspections, OHS is also investigating the circumstances of possible exposure of workers at the Cargill meat plant in High River.
  
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• 80-year-old woman celebrated by hospital staff after recovering from COVID-19, pneumonia

  02-05-2020 01:51 via globalnews.ca
  
  It was a powerful moment inside the Edmonton hospital, as a mother and daughter reunited.
  
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• Alberta launches ABTraceTogether app to improve COVID-19 contact tracing

  02-05-2020 01:43 via globalnews.ca
  
  Albertans can now download an app that monitors if the user has come in contact with a COVID-19 patient. The province says ABTraceTogether will help fight the pandemic but as Fletcher Kent explains, there are some privacy concerns.
  
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• Lloydminster businesses concerned about reopen delay

  02-05-2020 01:35 via globalnews.ca
  
  Lloydminster business owners have put reopening plans on ice as the city deals with a cluster of new COVID-19 cases. While entrepreneurs agree with a safety-first approach, some are concerned about being pushed to their financial limits.
  
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• Albertans faces challenges in light of province’s reopening strategy

  02-05-2020 01:20 via globalnews.ca
  
  The timeline is now set for Alberta to slowly reopen during the pandemic, but the phased return comes challenges, according to infectious disease expert Dr. Craig Jenne. He joined Gord Steinke to talk about that.
  
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• Gatherings with family, outside, in groups under 15 are acceptable: Hinshaw

  02-05-2020 00:38 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta’s Dr. Deena Hinshaw announces that small gatherings are acceptable as long as certain precautions are maintained.
  
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• Drop in testing numbers is not necessarily a bad thing, according to Hinshaw

  02-05-2020 00:38 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta’s Dr. Deena Hinshaw discusses why a drop in the amount of tests the province is conducting is not a bad thing.
  
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• COVID-19 outbreak declared at Amazon processing facility near Calgary

  02-05-2020 00:37 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta’s Dr. Deena Hinshaw talks about an outbreak of COVID-19 at the Amazon processing facility near Calgary.
  
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• Dr. Hinshaw discusses what the province has learned about COVID-19

  02-05-2020 00:36 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta’s Dr. Deena Hinshaw discusses what the province has learned since the first case of COVID-19 was detected.
  
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• Alberta launches trace-tracking app

  02-05-2020 00:35 via globalnews.ca
  
  Dr. Deena Hinshaw announces Alberta’s new trace-tracking app ABTraceTogether.
  
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