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• 6 nominees vie for $60K Amazon Canada First Novel Award

  09-06-2020 23:59 via globalnews.ca
  
  Edmonton-raised Andrew David MacDonald's When We Were Vikings, published by Simon & Schuster, is one of six novels in the running for the $60,000 honour.
  
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• City of Edmonton lays off another 60 staff during COVID-19 pandemic

  09-06-2020 23:25 via cbc.ca
  
  The City of Edmonton has laid off another 60 employees in response to service changes related to the COVID-19 pandemic. 
  
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• Coronavirus: Province disappointed if Albertans are taking more than their share of masks

  09-06-2020 23:15 via globalnews.ca
  
  Some people said they were asked at the drive-thru how many masks they wanted and could drive away with as many as 16.
  
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• Telus World of Science virtual fundraising event in Edmonton

  09-06-2020 23:10 via globalnews.ca
  
  Next week the Telus World of Science is holding a virtual fundraising event. President and CEO of Telus World of Science Alan Nursal explains.
  
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• Small town of Innisfail, Alta., pulled into spotlight after Black Lives Matters protest cancelled, replanned

  09-06-2020 23:10 via globalnews.ca
  
  A central Alberta mayor says his town has been caught off guard by all the attention it's received over an anti-racism event planned for the weekend.
  
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• Indigenous Sport Council of Alberta holding virtual challenges this summer

  09-06-2020 23:09 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Indigenous Sport Council of Alberta, like many organizations during this pandemic, is going virtual. Jake Hendy explains how this summer, they are hosting a set of summer challenges to help keep athletes and their families active and healthy.
  
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• Erin Chalmers’ Greek turkey burgers and citrus tequila cocktail

  09-06-2020 23:09 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Global News Morning Edmonton team is making their favourite summer food and drinks each Tuesday of June. In this segment, anchor Erin Chalmers whips up Greek turkey burgers and a citrus tequila cocktail.
  
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• Propane tank caused trailer explosion in Lesser Slave Lake campground

  09-06-2020 22:53 via cbc.ca
  
  A small propane tank caused an explosion Monday at a northern Alberta campground that sent six family members to hospital, fire investigators say.
  
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• Coronavirus: Alberta’s provincial campgrounds to open at full capacity

  09-06-2020 22:35 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta is moving into Phase 2 of its relaunch strategy amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and with that comes eased restrictions for provincial campgrounds.
  
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• Jasper honouring grads in a different way during COVID-19 pandemic

  09-06-2020 22:22 via globalnews.ca
  
  Banners featuring a picture of each graduate have been hung along Jasper's main street in an effort to recognize the students instead of a traditional ceremony.
  
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• ‘We have to operate on the honor system’: Shandro responds to reports masks

  09-06-2020 21:53 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta Health Minister Tyler Shandro responds to reporters that some stores are handing out more masks than announced as part of provincial handout.
  
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• Kenney responds to Angela Pitt tweet about autonomous Alberta

  09-06-2020 21:53 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta Premier Jason Kenney responds to questions about a tweet by Deputy Premier Angela Pitt referring to Alberta autonomy.
  
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• Kenney and Hinshaw discuss next steps to get Alberta students back to school

  09-06-2020 21:53 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta Premier Jason Kenney and Dr. Deena Hinshaw discuss details of the province’s work to get students back to the classroom.
  
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• Dr. Hinshaw discusses cohorts and sports

  09-06-2020 21:53 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta’s chief medical officer of health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, discusses the cohort concept and teams sports in Stage 2 relaunch.
  
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• Monitoring of people arriving from outside of Canada will continue indefinitely: Kenny

  09-06-2020 21:52 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta Premier Jason Kenney discusses the future of travel and monitoring of people coming into Canada for COVID-19.
  
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• Kenney announces campgrounds will open at full capacity as part of Stage 2

  09-06-2020 21:52 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announces provincial campgrounds will open at full capacity on June 12, as part of the province’s Stage 2 relaunch.
  
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• Dr. Hinshaw discusses Stage 2 of the Alberta relaunch

  09-06-2020 21:52 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta’s chief medical officer of health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, discusses Stage 2 of the Alberta relaunch set for June 12.
  
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• Stage 2 of Alberta relaunch will happen in June 12

  09-06-2020 21:51 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announces details of the province’s Stage 2 relaunch on June 12.
  
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• NewsAlert: Alberta to reopen theatres, casinos, churches on Friday - Todayville.com

  09-06-2020 21:50
  
  NewsAlert: Alberta to reopen theatres, casinos, churches on Friday  Todayville.com
  
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• RCMP charge 4 with home invasion, robbery on Sunchild First Nation

  09-06-2020 21:49 via globalnews.ca
  
  Rocky Mountain House RCMP have laid charges against four men related to a home invasion and robbery that occurred on June 4 in Sunchild First Nation.
  
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• Coronavirus: Gyms, pools, indoor fitness can open June 12 for Stage 2 of Alberta relaunch

  09-06-2020 21:38 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta's chief medical officer of health added there is detailed guidance for gyms and other fitness centres on the government's website to help them open safely.
  
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• Employee at North Edmonton 7-Eleven tests positive for COVID-19 | News - Daily Hive

  09-06-2020 21:22
  
  Employee at North Edmonton 7-Eleven tests positive for COVID-19 | News  Daily Hive
  
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• AMA Travel: How to safely explore Alberta this summer

  09-06-2020 21:02 via globalnews.ca
  
  While international travel is off the table due to COVID-19, Nikola Berube from AMA Travel talks about ways to get out and explore Alberta this summer. (Sponsored by AMA)
  
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• Jasper honouring grads in a unique way amid COVID-19 pandemic

  09-06-2020 20:45 via globalnews.ca
  
  After the traditional graduation ceremony had to be cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic, an anonymous donor in Jasper, Alta. stepped up to ensure the town’s 34 graduates would still be honoured.
  
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• Evacuation order largely rescinded in northern Alberta - Todayville.com

  09-06-2020 19:48
  Evacuation order largely rescinded in northern Alberta  Todayville.com
  
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• Lac La Biche residents allowed back home after flooding evacuation

  09-06-2020 19:17 via globalnews.ca
  
  Residents in Lac La Biche are now being allowed to return home following a period of heavy rainfall that led to flooding and mandatory evacuations on Sunday evening.
  
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• Oilers Mailbag: Why Nugent-Hopkins will sign an extension in Edmonton - Sportsnet.ca

  09-06-2020 18:55
  
  Oilers Mailbag: Why Nugent-Hopkins will sign an extension in Edmonton  Sportsnet.ca
  
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• Opinion: Alberta’s vaping bill fails to protect children and youth - Edmonton Journal

  09-06-2020 18:51
  
  Opinion: Alberta’s vaping bill fails to protect children and youth  Edmonton Journal
  
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• An (incomplete) guide to police use of force and accountability in Alberta - Edmonton Journal

  09-06-2020 18:22
  
  An (incomplete) guide to police use of force and accountability in Alberta  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Premier Jason Kenney to provide update on Stage 2 of Alberta’s relaunch strategy

  09-06-2020 18:20 via globalnews.ca
  
  The announcement will be made at 12:30 p.m. and will be streamed live in this article.
  
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• Coronavirus: Stage 2 of Alberta relaunch takes effect Friday, earlier than expected

  09-06-2020 18:20 via globalnews.ca
  
  Premier Jason Kenney announced on Tuesday that Alberta will be moving forward with Stage 2 of the provincial relaunch plan on June 12 -- one week ahead of schedule.
  
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• Heavy police presence in town northwest of Edmonton - CTV News

  09-06-2020 18:18
  
  Heavy police presence in town northwest of Edmonton  CTV News
  
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• Liberals propose tighter rules for CERB, penalties for fraudulent claims

  09-06-2020 17:55 via cbc.ca
  
  The Liberal government is proposing legislation that would impose tighter rules for claiming the Canada emergency response benefit (CERB) — and threatening to impose fines and jail time on those who deliberately lie on applications.
  
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• Governments shouldn't 'scare' Canadians, Liberal MP says as Ottawa threatens penalties for CERB fraud

  09-06-2020 17:55 via cbc.ca
  
  The Liberal government is proposing legislation that would impose tighter rules for claiming the Canada emergency response benefit (CERB) — and threatening to impose fines and jail time on those who deliberately lie on applications.
  
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• Premier Jason Kenney to reveal when and how Stage 2 of Alberta's relaunch will go ahead

  09-06-2020 17:43 via cbc.ca
  
  Premier Jason Kenney and other officials will provide an update Tuesday on preparations and timing for Stage 2 of Alberta's relaunch strategy.
  
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• Alberta will move to Stage 2 of relaunch on Friday, premier says

  09-06-2020 17:43 via cbc.ca
  
  The entire province of Alberta will move to Stage 2 of its economic relaunch plan on Friday, Premier Jason Kenney said Tuesday at a news conference.
  
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• Alberta will move to Stage 2 of easing COVID-19 restrictions a week earlier than originally planned

  09-06-2020 17:43 via cbc.ca
  
  The entire province of Alberta will move to Stage 2 of the government's economic relaunch plan on Friday, Premier Jason Kenney said Tuesday at a news conference.
  
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• Evacuation orders lift as flooding subsides in northern Alberta communities

  09-06-2020 17:29 via cbc.ca
  
  Around 70 people evacuated from Lac La Biche, Alta., have begun returning home to assess the damage done by rising floodwaters.
  
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• 6 people taken to hospital after campground explosion near Slave Lake

  09-06-2020 16:42 via globalnews.ca
  
  Several people were taken to hospital after an explosion at a campground near Slave Lake on Monday. Sarah Komadina reports.
  
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• Edmonton LGBTQ non-profit takes Pride event online this weekend - CBC.ca

  09-06-2020 16:00
  
  Edmonton LGBTQ non-profit takes Pride event online this weekend  CBC.ca
  
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• Edmonton LGBTQ non-profit takes Pride event online this weekend

  09-06-2020 16:00 via cbc.ca
  
  The Edmonton-based non-profit that organizes events and special initiatives for the province’s LGBTQ community will host its first Pride at Home event on Saturday. It’ll reach viewers by live streaming entertainment like drag, burlesque, dance and storytelling from the Starlite Room in downtown Edmonton.
  
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• Edmonton weather: Nothing but blue skies, do I see - Edmonton Sun

  09-06-2020 15:28
  
  Edmonton weather: Nothing but blue skies, do I see  Edmonton Sun
  
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• Campaign aims to save French courses at University of Alberta’s Campus Saint-Jean

  09-06-2020 15:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  The University of Alberta's Campus Saint-Jean has been a home for French education for more than 100 years, but now, thanks to reduced funding by the Alberta government and a freeze on reserve funds, nearly half of its courses could be axed.
  
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• Edmonton weather for Tuesday, June 9 - CTV News

  09-06-2020 14:59
  
  Edmonton weather for Tuesday, June 9  CTV News
  
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• CBC Edmonton wins two national RTDNA awards - CBC.ca

  09-06-2020 14:45
  
  CBC Edmonton wins two national RTDNA awards  CBC.ca
  
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• CBC Edmonton wins two national RTDNA awards

  09-06-2020 14:45 via cbc.ca
  
  Two CBC Edmonton stories have won national awards from the Radio, Television and Digital News Association, an organization representing broadcast journalists across Canada.
  
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• Earthquake reported in northern Alberta

  09-06-2020 14:20 via cbc.ca
  
  A magnitude 4.0 earthquake was reported southeast of High Prairie, Alta., Monday night.
  
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• Non-profits worried by loss of revenue from charitable gaming

  09-06-2020 14:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Alberta charities and non-profits are concerned about the impact the COVID-19 pandemic will have their ability to raise money through charitable gaming events like casinos and bingos.
  
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• New Banff fence will zap bears who try to climb it to eat roadside dandelions

  09-06-2020 13:30 via cbc.ca
  
  Banff National Park is trying a new strategy to keep bears off the highway.
  
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• Alberta leads Western Canada in using Ottawa's financial help, federal minister says

  09-06-2020 12:00 via cbc.ca
  
  A compounding pile of economic issues has Alberta leading all of Western Canada in utilizing Ottawa's financial help during the COVID-19 pandemic. 
  
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