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• Alberta records 32 new cases of COVID-19 Monday, 1 additional death

  22-06-2020 23:58 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta confirmed 32 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday and one additional death due to the disease.
  
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• Alberta adds 32 more cases of COVID-19, one new death

  22-06-2020 23:52 via cbc.ca
  
  Alberta recorded 32 new cases of COVID-19 Monday and one death.
  
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• More masks coming to Alberta drive-thrus in July - Edmonton Journal

  22-06-2020 23:41
  
  More masks coming to Alberta drive-thrus in July  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Man killed in 2-vehicle crash near Barrhead: Alberta RCMP

  22-06-2020 23:39 via globalnews.ca
  
  The 79-year-old man driving the car was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
  
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• Alberta government video promotes NHL playoffs in Edmonton | Watch News Videos Online - Globalnews.ca

  22-06-2020 23:39
  
  Alberta government video promotes NHL playoffs in Edmonton | Watch News Videos Online  Globalnews.ca
  
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• Alberta government video promotes NHL playoffs in Edmonton

  22-06-2020 23:39 via globalnews.ca
  
  A Travel Alberta video was shared by Premier Jason Kenney on Monday, which the province said showcases “everything that our great province has to offer as part of the overall appeal to hosting NHL playoffs in Edmonton.”
  
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• Poplar fluff piles up on Edmonton trails and parks - Globalnews.ca

  22-06-2020 23:36
  
  Poplar fluff piles up on Edmonton trails and parks  Globalnews.ca
  
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• Poplar fluff piles up on Edmonton trails and parks

  22-06-2020 23:36 via globalnews.ca
  
  City trails and parks are full of poplar fluff. A local arborist says it could be a sign of trees in distress.
  
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• Squawk the talk: Edmonton's loud magpies making life miserable for cats, other predators - CBC.ca

  22-06-2020 23:03
  
  Squawk the talk: Edmonton's loud magpies making life miserable for cats, other predators  CBC.ca
  
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• Squawk the talk: Edmonton's loud magpies making life miserable for cats, other predators

  22-06-2020 23:03 via cbc.ca
  
  This time of year, magpies can be even more noticeable with their loud squawking. Some Edmontonians admire the protective, feathered guardians. To others they're an obnoxious menace.
  
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• Senior dead after two-vehicle crash northwest of Edmonton - CTV News

  22-06-2020 22:32
  
  Senior dead after two-vehicle crash northwest of Edmonton  CTV News
  
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• I Have A Dream 2020: Andrew Parker reflects on speech he gave at Edmonton anti-racism rally

  22-06-2020 22:26 via cbc.ca
  
  When Andrew Parker, an Edmonton teacher, was asked to make a speech at an anti-racism rally on June 5, he was given one day to sum up his take on the racism he has experienced over 37 years.
  
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• Phase 1 of Alberta mask program complete, 20M more coming in June

  22-06-2020 22:09 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta's government announced Monday that it will be pausing its non-medical mask distribution program until July, following the handout of 20 million masks during the initial phase.
  
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• Phase 1 of Alberta mask program complete, 20M more coming in July

  22-06-2020 22:09 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta's government announced Monday that it will be pausing its non-medical mask distribution program until July, following the handout of 20 million masks during the initial phase.
  
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• How Edmonton is setting itself apart in NHL hub city bid - Sportsnet.ca

  22-06-2020 22:02
  
  How Edmonton is setting itself apart in NHL hub city bid  Sportsnet.ca
  
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• Alberta casinos take varying approaches to reducing COVID-19 risk

  22-06-2020 21:51 via globalnews.ca
  
  There are four COVID-19 health and safety requirements venues must meet in order to operate under Stage 2, but the precise implementation and methods are up to each company.
  
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• Doctors urge Alberta government to do more to keep kids from vaping

  22-06-2020 21:12 via cbc.ca
  
  A group of Alberta physicians is urging the provincial government to include additional measures in its pending legislation that would make vaping products less addictive and less attractive to children and youth. 
  
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• Chinese Canadians report frequent racism amid COVID-19 pandemic

  22-06-2020 21:09 via globalnews.ca
  
  From physical assaults to threats and name-calling, Canadians of Chinese ethnicity report frequent discrimination during the COVID-19 outbreak. They also feel other Canadians blame them for the pandemic, according to research by the Angus Reid Institute and a University of Alberta professor.
  
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• UntitledEdmonton afternoon weather forecast: Monday, June 22, 2020

  22-06-2020 21:05 via globalnews.ca
  
  Here’s Mike Sobel’s Monday, June 22, 2020 afternoon weather update for Edmonton, Alberta and the surrounding area.
  
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• Edmonton afternoon weather forecast: Monday, June 22, 2020

  22-06-2020 21:05 via globalnews.ca
  
  Here’s Mike Sobel’s Monday, June 22, 2020 afternoon weather update for Edmonton, Alberta and the surrounding area.
  
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• Business Spotlight: Capturing Life's Most Memorable Moments - Todayville.com

  22-06-2020 20:51
  
  Business Spotlight: Capturing Life's Most Memorable Moments  Todayville.com
  
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• Edmonton weather for Monday, June 22 - CTV News Edmonton

  22-06-2020 20:15
  
  Edmonton weather for Monday, June 22  CTV News Edmonton
  
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• At least 4 Edmonton restaurants close temporarily because of COVID-19 - CTV News Edmonton

  22-06-2020 20:15
  
  At least 4 Edmonton restaurants close temporarily because of COVID-19  CTV News Edmonton
  
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• Fire damages west Edmonton townhouse | CTV News - CTV News Edmonton

  22-06-2020 20:14
  
  Fire damages west Edmonton townhouse | CTV News  CTV News Edmonton
  
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• And they're off! Horse racing resumes Sunday in Edmonton - CTV News Edmonton

  22-06-2020 20:14
  
  And they're off! Horse racing resumes Sunday in Edmonton  CTV News Edmonton
  
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• Noah and Olivia are most popular names for babies in Alberta again

  22-06-2020 19:09 via cbc.ca
  
  Noah is back on top when it comes to boys names in Alberta in 2019, while Olivia has been the top name for girls for the past six years.
  
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• Alberta reveals top baby names of 2019

  22-06-2020 17:39 via globalnews.ca
  
  There were 51,598 babies born in Alberta last year — 26,328 boys and 25,270 girls.
  
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• Edmonton city councillor rethinking e-bike rebate program in light of pandemic - CBC.ca

  22-06-2020 17:22
  
  Edmonton city councillor rethinking e-bike rebate program in light of pandemic  CBC.ca
  
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• Edmonton restaurants close after staff, patrons test positive for COVID-19 - CBC.ca

  22-06-2020 17:04
  
  Edmonton restaurants close after staff, patrons test positive for COVID-19  CBC.ca
  
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• Edmonton restaurants close after staff, patrons test positive for COVID-19

  22-06-2020 17:04 via cbc.ca
  
  At least five Edmonton restaurants have voluntarily closed their doors after staff or customers recently tested positive for COVID-19.
  
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• Coronavirus: Is the pandemic contributing to a slower Alberta wildfire season?

  22-06-2020 16:38 via globalnews.ca
  
  By June 2019, roughly 600 blazes were reported burning across Alberta, with more than 650,000 hectares having caught fire. This year, that number is cut in half.
  
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• Edmonton City Councillor rethinking e-bike rebate program in light of pandemic

  22-06-2020 16:30 via cbc.ca
  
  Edmonton Councillor Scott McKeen intends to introduce a notice of motion at Monday’s council meeting that will set the stage to repeal the e-bike rebate program. It will likely be debated by councillors at the next meeting in two weeks. 
  
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• Event restrictions loosen, but Edmonton venues still face hurdles to fully reopening - CBC.ca

  22-06-2020 16:02
  
  Event restrictions loosen, but Edmonton venues still face hurdles to fully reopening  CBC.ca
  
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• Event restrictions loosen, but Edmonton venues still face hurdles to fully reopening

  22-06-2020 16:02 via cbc.ca
  
  Stage 2 of Alberta’s economic relaunch during the COVID-19 pandemic began on June 12 and allows for indoor events of up to 50 people and outdoor events of up to 100. But some music and event spaces are still facing difficulties reopening.
  
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• Edmonton weather: Hey dads, a thunderstorm may cap the weekend - Edmonton Journal

  22-06-2020 15:41
  
  Edmonton weather: Hey dads, a thunderstorm may cap the weekend  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Fighting forest fires with fire: Pyrotechnics and flaming Ping-Pong balls

  22-06-2020 15:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Kevin Parkinson, a wildfire operations officer in Alberta, ignites slow-burning forest fires with a special kind of ammunition — thousands of tiny fireballs shot from the air.
  
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• Indigenous chef from Edmonton looks to break racial barriers with pop-up restaurant - Globalnews.ca

  22-06-2020 13:39
  
  Indigenous chef from Edmonton looks to break racial barriers with pop-up restaurant  Globalnews.ca
  
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• Canadians of Chinese ethnicity report widespread racism over coronavirus: survey

  22-06-2020 13:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  “Since March 2020, I have been repeatedly yelled at on the sidewalk in my own neighborhood,” said one person who took part in the survey. 
  
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• Edmonton Oilers keep rolling the dice with Russian prospects, surely sooner or later one might pay off - Edmonton Journal

  22-06-2020 11:53
  
  Edmonton Oilers keep rolling the dice with Russian prospects, surely sooner or later one might pay off  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Edmonton constable off patrol years after violent arrests; case fuels calls for police reform - CBC.ca

  22-06-2020 10:00
  
  Edmonton constable off patrol years after violent arrests; case fuels calls for police reform  CBC.ca
  
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• Edmonton constable off patrol years after violent arrests; case fuels calls for police reform

  22-06-2020 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  An Edmonton constable accused of using excessive force and racial slurs during a 2015 arrest is no longer on patrol as new details about the case heighten calls for police reform.
  
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• Edmonton surpasses Calgary in active case numbers; Three city restaurants close over COVID-19 concerns - Edmonton Journal

  22-06-2020 05:52
  
  Edmonton surpasses Calgary in active case numbers; Three city restaurants close over COVID-19 concerns  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Seven $1,200 tickets given to Americans who hiked in Banff National Park in past week: RCMP

  22-06-2020 03:50 via globalnews.ca
  
  In the past week, Mounties have issued seven $1,200 tickets to Americans violating public health orders in Banff National Park.
  
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• Indigenous chef from Edmonton looks to break racial barriers with pop-up restaurant

  22-06-2020 03:07 via globalnews.ca
  
  With National Indigenous Peoples Day looking much different this year due to COVID-19 and the anti-racism movement expanding, an Indigenous chef from Edmonton is hoping to inspire change one plate at a time. Chris Chacon reports.
  
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• Behind the Game: Saving Edmonton’s Shamrock Curling Club and growing the sport - Globalnews.ca

  22-06-2020 02:02
  
  Behind the Game: Saving Edmonton’s Shamrock Curling Club and growing the sport  Globalnews.ca
  
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• Behind the Game: Saving Edmonton’s Shamrock Curling Club and growing the sport

  22-06-2020 02:02 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Shamrock Curling Club in south Edmonton was struggling to make ends meet, even facing a potential bankruptcy. That was until it took action to make the club a social hot spot with shorter games, improved dining and lounge experience, and a community feel.
  
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• Saving Edmonton’s Shamrock Curling Club

  22-06-2020 01:48 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Shamrock Curling Club was losing money for about 10 years from 2003 to 2013. Now the club is thriving and getting younger athletes on the pebbled ice. In this week’s Behind the Game, Quinn Phillips chats with general manager Chris McTavish who was a driving force behind turning things around.
  
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• At least 4 Edmonton restaurants temporarily closed due to COVID-19 cases

  22-06-2020 01:30 via globalnews.ca
  
  Greta Bar in downtown Edmonton and MKT in the Whyte Avenue area have both shut voluntarily down due to cases of COVID-19.
  
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• At least 3 Edmonton restaurants temporarily closed due to COVID-19 cases

  22-06-2020 01:30 via globalnews.ca
  
  Greta Bar in downtown Edmonton and MKT in the Whyte Avenue area have both shut voluntarily down due to cases of COVID-19.
  
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• At least 2 Edmonton restaurants temporarily closed due to COVID-19 cases

  22-06-2020 01:30 via globalnews.ca
  
  Greta Bar in downtown Edmonton and MKT in the Whyte Avenue area have both shut voluntarily down due to cases of COVID-19.
  
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