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• Hinshaw reminds Albertans that COVID-19 is not gone amid rise in social gatherings

  12-06-2020 23:59 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta’s chief medical officer of health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, discusses a rise in COVID-19 cases associated to social gatherings as the provinces enters Stage 2 of its relaunch.
  
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• St. Albert man charged in 2019 Edmonton strangling death - Global News

  12-06-2020 23:33
  
  St. Albert man charged in 2019 Edmonton strangling death  Global News
  
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• Wellness, personal services see long waitlists as Alberta launches Stage 2

  12-06-2020 23:29 via globalnews.ca
  
  Some services reopening in Phase 2 of Alberta's relaunch are seeing high demand after being shut down at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• St. Albert man charged in 2019 Edmonton strangling death

  12-06-2020 23:27 via globalnews.ca
  
  A 23-year-old man from St. Albert has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of Breianna Schamber late last year.
  
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• Kevin Lowe believes Edmonton deserves to be NHL hub city - Sportsnet.ca

  12-06-2020 23:19
  
  Kevin Lowe believes Edmonton deserves to be NHL hub city  Sportsnet.ca
  
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• Systemic racism exists in the RCMP, Commissioner Brenda Lucki says

  12-06-2020 23:17 via cbc.ca
  
  RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki said today that she believes systemic racism exists in the police force she leads — after telling several media outlets this week that she was "struggling" to define the term.
  
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• Proud memories, big dreams: Meet some valedictorians from the Class of 2020

  12-06-2020 23:00 via cbc.ca
  
  As part of CBC Edmonton's tribute to the Class of 2020, we talked to valedictorians about accomplishments that made them proud, their plans for the future and words of advice for their fellow graduates.
  
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• Systemic racism exists in RCMP, commissioner admits after backlash

  12-06-2020 22:46 via globalnews.ca
  
  'During some recent interviews, I shared that I struggled with the definition of systemic racism, while trying to highlight the great work done by the overwhelming majority of our employees.'
  
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• What is systemic racism? Alberta RCMP addresses recognizing it

  12-06-2020 22:45 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta RCMP deputy commissioner Curtis Zablocki explains how he now defines systemic racism and how he says police will do a better job of recognizing it.
  
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• Denial of systemic racism in Canadian policing wasn’t intended to offend: Alberta RCMP

  12-06-2020 22:45 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta RCMP deputy commissioner Curtis Zablocki addresses calls for his resignation and says his previous position of denying systemic racism in Canadian policing wasn’t intended to offend minorities and Indigenous people.
  
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• Alberta RCMP deputy commissioner explains what changed his mind about racism in the force

  12-06-2020 22:44 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta RCMP deputy commissioner Curtis Zablocki said he changed his mind after researching systemic racism in policing and taking the time to learn more about the issue, and outlined where the force goes from here.
  
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• Alberta RCMP won’t comment on Chief Allan Adam arrest video due to ASIRT investigation

  12-06-2020 22:43 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta RCMP deputy commissioner Curtis Zablocki said police are limited on what they can say about the video showing the arrest of Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation Chief Allan Adam because the incident is under investigation by ASIRT, the province’s independent police watch dog.
  
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• Alberta RCMP deputy commissioner changes tune on systemic racism after ‘week of reflection’

  12-06-2020 22:43 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta RCMP deputy commissioner Curtis Zablocki said a week of “reflection, learning and understanding” led to him changing his message and acknowledging systemic racism in Canadian policing.
  
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• Alberta RCMP deputy commissioner walks back denial of systemic racism in Canadian policing

  12-06-2020 22:42 via globalnews.ca
  
  After initially denying there is systemic racism in Canadian policing, Alberta RCMP deputy commissioner Curtis Zablocki changed his statement on Friday after he said he had conversations with fellow Mounties, Indigenous leaders and community members.
  
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• Fans Help Find Carrie Underwood And Mike Fisher’s Stolen Truck In Edmonton - ETCanada.com

  12-06-2020 22:29
  
  Fans Help Find Carrie Underwood And Mike Fisher’s Stolen Truck In Edmonton  ETCanada.com
  
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• Alberta's top RCMP officer vows to stamp out systemic racism after denying it existed

  12-06-2020 21:48 via cbc.ca
  
  Alberta RCMP Deputy Commissioner Curtis Zablocki sidestepped calls for his resignation on Friday and vowed to eliminate systemic racism in his organization after previously denying it existed.
  
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• Alberta's top RCMP officer to clarify comments on systemic racism

  12-06-2020 21:48 via cbc.ca
  
  An association of criminal lawyers is calling for the resignation of the province's top RCMP officer, Deputy Commissioner Curtis Zablocki, who is set to talk to reporters Friday about his comments this week on racism.
  
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• Alberta's top RCMP officer clarifies comments on systemic racism

  12-06-2020 21:48 via cbc.ca
  
  An association of criminal lawyers is calling for the resignation of the province's top RCMP officer, Deputy Commissioner Curtis Zablocki, who is set to talk to reporters Friday about his comments this week on racism.
  
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• More than 200 charges laid after compound crossbow, guns, drugs seized in Edmonton

  12-06-2020 21:43 via globalnews.ca
  
  An Edmonton man and two women are facing a combined total of 209 charges after a drugs and weapons investigation in north Edmonton last month.
  
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• Yet a third top Edmonton Oilers defence prospect reportedly headed overseas on loan for 2020-21 season - Edmonton Journal

  12-06-2020 21:37
  
  Yet a third top Edmonton Oilers defence prospect reportedly headed overseas on loan for 2020-21 season  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Dr. Deena Hinshaw updates COVID-19 as Alberta enters Stage 2 of relaunch

  12-06-2020 21:30 via cbc.ca
  
  Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta's chief medical officer of health, will update the province this afternoon on the state of COVID-19 on the first day of Stage 2 of the government's economic relaunch plan.
  
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• Dr. Deena Hinshaw reports 30 new cases of COVID-19, no new deaths as Alberta enters Stage 2 of relaunch

  12-06-2020 21:30 via cbc.ca
  
  Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta's chief medical officer of health, reported 30 new cases of COVID-19 and no deaths on Friday, the first day of Stage 2 of the government's economic relaunch plan.
  
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• New video of Chief Allan Adam’s RCMP arrest released

  12-06-2020 20:57 via globalnews.ca
  
  WARNING: This video contains disturbing content. Discretion advised. RCMP dashcam footage filed as a court exhibit shows the violent arrest of Chief Allan Adam of the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation and the moments leading up to it. Breanna Karsten-Smith and Tom Vernon have team coverage on Global News at Noon.
  
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• Graduation in the time of COVID-19: Celebrating the Class of 2020

  12-06-2020 20:41 via cbc.ca
  
  The Class of 2020 was forced to trade tradition for something different.
  
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• Dr. Hinshaw to provide COVID-19 update as Phase 2 of Alberta’s relaunch starts

  12-06-2020 20:15 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta's chief medical officer of health will provide at update on COVID-19 cases, outbreaks, tests and recoveries at 3:30 p.m. Friday.
  
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• The Loop: Systemic issues call for systemic change

  12-06-2020 19:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Take a listen to Episode 14 of CBC Edmonton's weekly podcast, The Loop.
  
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• Trudeau says video of Chief Allan Adam’s RCMP arrest raises ‘serious questions’

  12-06-2020 18:19 via globalnews.ca
  
  He said a transparent and independent investigation must be carried out so Canadians 'get answers.'
  
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• Air travellers to be checked for fevers at Canadian airports: Trudeau - Edmonton Journal

  12-06-2020 18:13
  
  Air travellers to be checked for fevers at Canadian airports: Trudeau  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Trudeau has 'serious questions' after watching video of Chief Adam's arrest

  12-06-2020 17:49 via cbc.ca
  
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said today he has "serious questions" about the arrest of Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation Chief Allan Adam after viewing recently released dashcam video that shows an RCMP officer jump-tackling the chief to the ground and punching him in the head.
  
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• Alcohol ‘believed to be a factor’ in highway crash south of Calgary: RCMP

  12-06-2020 17:11 via globalnews.ca
  
  RCMP say alcohol is "believed to be a factor" in a crash on Highway 2 south of Calgary on Friday that injured three people.
  
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• Edmonton chief concerned about defunding police service to deal with racism

  12-06-2020 16:30 via cbc.ca
  
  The police chief in Alberta's capital says there's racism in Canadian policing, but he worries that any reduction in budgets could lead to a loss of officers and programs brought in to address diversity.
  
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• Friday's letters: Redirect EPS funding to social agencies - Edmonton Journal

  12-06-2020 16:27
  
  Friday's letters: Redirect EPS funding to social agencies  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Edmonton weather: Like seven inches from the midday sun - Edmonton Journal

  12-06-2020 16:19
  
  Edmonton weather: Like seven inches from the midday sun  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Businesses banking on 2020 grad season take big hit due to pandemic cancellations

  12-06-2020 16:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Edmonton businesses who bank on annual high school graduation events have taken loses, but hope loosened restrictions on gatherings lead to sales.
  
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• Caution abounds as Alberta eases huge raft of COVID-19 restrictions

  12-06-2020 15:15 via cbc.ca
  
  Restaurateur Leslie Echino laughs at the notion that even as Alberta lifts many more COVID-19 restrictions her business could return to anywhere close to normal.
  
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• Edmonton weather for Friday, June 12 - CTV News

  12-06-2020 15:03
  
  Edmonton weather for Friday, June 12  CTV News
  
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• OPINION | Government's red-tape legislation stumps the NDP and the minister who tabled it

  12-06-2020 15:00 via cbc.ca
  
  At Thursday's news conference on Bill 22 — the Red Tape Reduction Implementation Act — associate minister Grant Hunter had difficulty explaining details of his own piece of legislation.
  
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• OPINION | Government's red-tape legislation stumps both the NDP and the minister who tabled

  12-06-2020 15:00 via cbc.ca
  
  At Thursday's news conference on Bill 22 — the Red Tape Reduction Implementation Act — associate minister Grant Hunter had difficulty explaining details of his own piece of legislation.
  
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• Hosting NHL playoffs could help Edmonton attract investment and talent, say experts - Folio - University of Alberta

  12-06-2020 14:05
  
  Hosting NHL playoffs could help Edmonton attract investment and talent, say experts  Folio - University of Alberta
  
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• Coronavirus: What you can and can’t do during Phase 2 in Alberta

  12-06-2020 14:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  June 12 marks the beginning of Stage 2 of Alberta's relaunch strategy. So, what can you do as of Friday? Hit the gym? Have your wedding? Here's a breakdown.
  
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• COVID-19 cases in long-term care inspire redesign, reform of institutional-style homes

  12-06-2020 13:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  There are mounting concerns over the kinds of places our seniors call home. Some Alberta private operators want the province to consider making them part of the public system. There are also ways to re-design traditional long-term care homes.
  
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• Albertans warming to idea of a provincial sales tax, according to poll

  12-06-2020 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  For decades it's been held as a truism that Albertans are dead set against a provincial sales tax. But that mindset appears to be shifting now, and the COVID-19 pandemic may have something to do with it.
  
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• Calgary Grocery Delivery Initiative Expands To Edmonton, Rebrands as Alberta Grocery - PerishableNews

  12-06-2020 11:56
  
  Calgary Grocery Delivery Initiative Expands To Edmonton, Rebrands as Alberta Grocery  PerishableNews
  
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• Oilpatch suppliers have survived many downturns, but this crisis is proving more treacherous

  12-06-2020 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Service and supply businesses lay off workers as producer spending dries up, leading to calls for more focused government support
  
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• City of Edmonton lays off recreation workers as province approves reopening of facilities Friday - Edmonton Journal

  12-06-2020 09:28
  
  City of Edmonton lays off recreation workers as province approves reopening of facilities Friday  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Homeowner frustrated with City of Edmonton after lawn left a mess during fibre optic install - CTV News Edmonton

  12-06-2020 07:15
  
  Homeowner frustrated with City of Edmonton after lawn left a mess during fibre optic install  CTV News Edmonton
  
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• Edmonton schools concerned about additional costs associated with COVID regulations - CTV News Edmonton

  12-06-2020 07:15
  
  Edmonton schools concerned about additional costs associated with COVID regulations  CTV News Edmonton
  
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• Edmonton outlines relaunch plan for phase two of Alberta's reopening - CTV News Edmonton

  12-06-2020 07:15
  
  Edmonton outlines relaunch plan for phase two of Alberta's reopening  CTV News Edmonton
  
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• The Edmonton Valley Zoo reopens this Monday. Here's what that will look like. - CTV News Edmonton

  12-06-2020 07:14
  
  The Edmonton Valley Zoo reopens this Monday. Here's what that will look like.  CTV News Edmonton
  
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• Dash-cam video entered in court shows Chief Allan Adam tackled, punched during arrest - Edmonton Journal

  12-06-2020 05:37
  
  Dash-cam video entered in court shows Chief Allan Adam tackled, punched during arrest  Edmonton Journal
  
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