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• Calgary student builds website with 3D view of global COVID-19 cases, spread

  25-05-2020 23:36 via globalnews.ca
  
  A colour-coded 3D globe on a website created by a Calgary high school student is giving users a different view of how the novel coronavirus has spread.
  
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• Alberta energy minister says gathering limits make it a ‘great time to be building a pipeline’

  25-05-2020 23:26 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta's energy minister says it's a good time to build a pipeline because public health restrictions limit protests against them.
  
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• Alberta energy minister gathering limits make it a ‘great time to be building a pipeline’

  25-05-2020 23:26 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta's energy minister says it's a good time to build a pipeline because public health restrictions limit protests against them.
  
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• Limits on gatherings make it a 'great time to be building a pipeline,' says Alberta energy minister

  25-05-2020 23:12 via cbc.ca
  
  Alberta's energy minister says it's a good time to build a pipeline because public health restrictions limit protests against them.
  
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• Gathering limits make it a 'great time to be building a pipeline': Alberta energy minister

  25-05-2020 23:12 via cbc.ca
  
  Alberta's energy minister says it's a good time to build a pipeline because public health restrictions limit protests against them.
  
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• Why a less restrictive COVID-19 approach like Sweden’s wasn’t used in Alberta

  25-05-2020 22:51 via globalnews.ca
  
  An infectious disease expert says questions on whether Alberta could have followed less strict COVID-19 rules like Sweden are hard to answer, because of differences in demographics.
  
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• Rent-relief program confusing — and too risky for landlords, broker says

  25-05-2020 22:30 via cbc.ca
  
  The “wildly confusing” commercial rent relief program may not get much uptake because the effort to help tenants ends up putting too much risk onto landlords, says an Edmonton commercial real estate broker.
  
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• Can mosquitoes spread COVID-19? Dr. Hinshaw weighs in

  25-05-2020 21:31 via globalnews.ca
  
  On the weekend, Alberta's chief medical officer of health said she had been fielding questions about COVID-19 and mosquitoes.
  
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• Dr. Deena Hinshaw to update Alberta on latest COVID-19 situation

  25-05-2020 21:30 via cbc.ca
  
  Alberta began offering voluntary COVID-19 testing on Monday to asymptomatic staff and residents in long-term care and some designated supportive-living facilities.
  
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• Alberta reports three more COVID-19 deaths, only 19 new cases

  25-05-2020 21:30 via cbc.ca
  
  Alberta reported three more COVID-19 deaths on Monday, but only 19 new cases of the respiratory illness.
  
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• Alberta businesses can buy PPE from province until end of June, top doctor says

  25-05-2020 21:30 via cbc.ca
  
  Private businesses will be able to buy personal protective equipment such as masks, gloves and gowns from the Alberta government until the end of June, but after that will have to find their own suppliers, the province's top doctor say.
  
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• Fairness Alberta aims to highlight province’s contributions to Canada

  25-05-2020 21:24 via globalnews.ca
  
  The campaign states that since the year 2000, Albertans have contributed more than $324-billion to Canada's economy, helping with the creation of social, educational, health and infrastructure programs across the country. 
  
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• Take that COVID-19: Martial art stunt crew won’t be slowed down

  25-05-2020 21:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  A local martial arts stunt crew has joined forces with Edmonton filmmakers to showcase what they and the city’s film community can do. As Morgan Black shows us on Global News at Noon, even with a foe as powerful as the novel coronavirus they’ve released a short film called “Battle for the Bill.”
  
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• Edmonton afternoon weather forecast: Monday, May 25, 2020

  25-05-2020 20:44 via globalnews.ca
  
  Here’s Phil Darlington’s Monday, May 25, 2020 afternoon weather forecast for Edmonton, Alberta and the surrounding area.
  
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• Edmonton eyes old jockey dorm as temporary homeless shelter - CTV News

  25-05-2020 20:15 via edmonton.ctvnews.ca
  
  Edmonton eyes old jockey dorm as temporary homeless shelter  CTV News
  
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• The future of grocery shopping in the COVID-19 pandemic

  25-05-2020 18:53 via globalnews.ca
  
  From online orders, to curbside pickup and home delivery – the way many people are buying groceries has changed drastically in a short period of time. Sarah Ryan explores whether the shift is permanent or only temporary.
  
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• Alberta health officials to provide COVID-19 update Monday afternoon

  25-05-2020 18:53 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta's chief medical officer of health will provide an update on the province's COVID-19 response Monday afternoon. 
  
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• Impaired driving among charges after RCMP vehicle was rammed by truck

  25-05-2020 18:25 via globalnews.ca
  
  Just before 5 p.m. on Saturday, a witness called 911 with a report of a possibly impaired driver.
  
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• Coronavirus: NHL aims to move to Phase 2 of return to play protocol in early June

  25-05-2020 18:19 via globalnews.ca
  
  The NHL is hoping to move to Phase 2 of its return-to-play protocol, including the opening of practice facilities and allowing small group workouts, early next month.
  
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• Trudeau defends Liberal Party's use of wage subsidy program

  25-05-2020 18:16 via cbc.ca
  
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today defended the Liberal Party's decision to tap the federal wage subsidy program to pay its workers, saying the program is designed to help people working in all sectors of the economy.
  
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• Police-involved balcony death has echoes of 1999 case, says Edmonton lawyer - Edmonton Journal

  25-05-2020 16:47 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Police-involved balcony death has echoes of 1999 case, says Edmonton lawyer  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Edmonton weather: It's Mon..Wed...Sat...hey it's today and it's a hot one - Edmonton Journal

  25-05-2020 16:07 via edmontonjournal.com
  Edmonton weather: It's Mon..Wed...Sat...hey it's today and it's a hot one  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Meet Walter G. Fitzpiggins: Fort McMurray's resident therapy pig

  25-05-2020 16:05 via cbc.ca
  
  Walter G. Fitzpiggins is Fort McMurray’s only resident therapy pig.
  
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• Calgary homeless sleeping outdoors over fears of catching COVID 19

  25-05-2020 15:56 via globalnews.ca
  
  Gordon Kelter has something to fear more than not having a bed to sleep in at night -- catching COVID-19.
  
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• 4 charged with first-degree murder in 2019 death of Athabasca woman

  25-05-2020 15:36 via cbc.ca
  
  Alberta RCMP have charged four people with first-degree murder in the death of a 25-year-old Athabasca woman.
  
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• Edmonton weather for Monday, May 25 - CTV News

  25-05-2020 15:08 via edmonton.ctvnews.ca
  
  Edmonton weather for Monday, May 25  CTV News
  
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• Small-scale Alberta meat producers, retailers see boom during COVID-19

  25-05-2020 15:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Small-scale players in Alberta beef production and sales have faced an onslaught of queries since COVID-19 arrived in the province.
  
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• Vermilion Energy president and CEO Anthony Marino steps down from company

  25-05-2020 14:54 via globalnews.ca
  
  Vermilion Energy says Anthony Marino has stepped down as president and chief executive and as a director of the company, effective immediately.
  
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• Homicide unit investigating after body discovered inside south Edmonton motel room - CBC.ca

  25-05-2020 14:06 via cbc.ca
  
  Homicide unit investigating after body discovered inside south Edmonton motel room  CBC.ca
  
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• Homicide unit investigating after body discovered inside south Edmonton motel room

  25-05-2020 14:06 via cbc.ca
  
  The Edmonton Police Service homicide unit is investigating after a body was discovered Sunday night inside a south Edmonton motel. 
  
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• Body discovered inside south Edmonton motel room

  25-05-2020 14:06 via cbc.ca
  
  The Edmonton Police Service homicide unit is investigating after a body was discovered Sunday night inside a south Edmonton motel. 
  
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• Alberta recommending face masks, but not enforcing their use as economy relaunches

  25-05-2020 14:01 via cbc.ca
  
  As the weather heats up and businesses reopen their doors, more and more Edmontonians are forming larger groups in public. With bigger groups out, more face masks might be needed to prevent COVID-19's spread.
  
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• Former jockey dorm proposed to help house homeless Edmontonians - Globalnews.ca

  25-05-2020 14:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  Former jockey dorm proposed to help house homeless Edmontonians  Globalnews.ca
  
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• Former jockey dorm proposed to help house homeless Edmontonians

  25-05-2020 14:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  Some homeless Edmontonians could end up being housed on the Exhibition Lands in the dorm that used to house jockeys next to the racetrack. City council will look at the proposal Monday.
  
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• Edmonton Public Library taking city appeal board to court over distance between cannabis stores, branches - Edmonton Journal

  25-05-2020 11:06 via edmontonjournal.com
  Edmonton Public Library taking city appeal board to court over distance between cannabis stores, branches  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Police-involved balcony death has echoes of 1999 case, says Edmonton lawyer - Edmonton Sun

  25-05-2020 11:00 via edmontonsun.com
  
  Police-involved balcony death has echoes of 1999 case, says Edmonton lawyer  Edmonton Sun
  
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• New Edmonton Oilers speedster Andreas Athanasiou may face delicate contract talks - Edmonton Journal

  25-05-2020 10:10 via edmontonjournal.com
  New Edmonton Oilers speedster Andreas Athanasiou may face delicate contract talks  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Edmonton police investigating suspicious death at southside motel

  25-05-2020 07:51 via globalnews.ca
  
  Edmonton police are investigating a suspicious death at a southside motel.
  
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• Body found in motel room in south Edmonton - CTV News

  25-05-2020 06:13 via edmonton.ctvnews.ca
  
  Body found in motel room in south Edmonton  CTV News
  
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• COVID-19: Edmonton ponders cutting licence fees, offering new grant for businesses - Edmonton Sun

  25-05-2020 04:09 via edmontonsun.com
  
  COVID-19: Edmonton ponders cutting licence fees, offering new grant for businesses  Edmonton Sun
  
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• Muslim communities in Edmonton adapt to celebrate Eid al-Fitr amid COVID-19 restrictions - Global News

  25-05-2020 03:28 via globalnews.ca
  
  Muslim communities in Edmonton adapt to celebrate Eid al-Fitr amid COVID-19 restrictions  Global News
  
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• Edmonton-area businesses band together amid COVID-19 pandemic - Globalnews.ca

  25-05-2020 03:12 via globalnews.ca
  
  Edmonton-area businesses band together amid COVID-19 pandemic  Globalnews.ca
  
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• Coronavirus: Okotoks musicians rock out from driveways to support food bank

  25-05-2020 02:54 via globalnews.ca
  
  Sunday brought people in Okotoks together — at a safe distance — to gather donations for the food bank through musical performances.
  
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• Edmonton weather forecast: Sunday, May. 24

  25-05-2020 02:41 via globalnews.ca
  
  Here’s Kevin O’Connell’s Sunday, May. 24 weather forecast for Edmonton, Alberta and the surrounding area.
  
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• Muslim communities in Edmonton adapt to celebrate Eid al-Fitr amid COVID-19 restrictions

  25-05-2020 02:33 via globalnews.ca
  
  After days of fasting, many in the Islamic community celebrated on Sunday. However, this year’s Eid al-Fitr was observed much differently compared to years past, all due to COVID-19 restrictions. Chris Chacon reports.
  
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• Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton: Sunday, May. 24

  25-05-2020 02:33 via globalnews.ca
  
  A webcast of Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton on Sunday, May. 24 with Breanna Karstens-Smith.
  
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• Edmonton-area businesses band together amid COVID-19 pandemic

  25-05-2020 02:21 via globalnews.ca
  
  A makeshift conglomerate of Edmonton area businesses in the building and design community is working together to be stronger during the COVID-19 pandemic. Nicole Stillger has more.
  
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• Mandatory Masks in Alberta?

  25-05-2020 02:15 via cbc.ca
  As the provinces begin to relax health restrictions, the question of how to keep ourselves safe remains on the minds of many Canadians. One of the most controversial issues involves the wearing of masks. Canada's top doctor now recommends everyone wear one when physical distancing is an issue. But some experts argue, their use must be made mandatory to be effective. Alicia Asquith explains.
  
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• 'I'm just like you': Edmonton woman says she has been a victim of racism during pandemic - CTV News Edmonton

  25-05-2020 02:14 via edmonton.ctvnews.ca
  
  'I'm just like you': Edmonton woman says she has been a victim of racism during pandemic  CTV News Edmonton
  
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• May 24, 1990: Edmonton Oilers win fifth Stanley Cup - Sporting News

  25-05-2020 02:12 via sportingnews.com
  
  May 24, 1990: Edmonton Oilers win fifth Stanley Cup  Sporting News
  
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