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• Alberta reports 80 new cases of COVID-19, slight dip from recent days

  28-07-2020 23:58 via cbc.ca
  
  Alberta reported 80 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday and added two additional deaths.
  
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• Edmonton Transit to resume regular service Aug. 30

  28-07-2020 23:34 via globalnews.ca
  
  Edmonton Transit is set to resume regular service by the end of next month.
  
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• Edmonton transit to return to pre-pandemic service Aug. 30 - CTV News Edmonton

  28-07-2020 23:31
  
  Edmonton transit to return to pre-pandemic service Aug. 30  CTV News Edmonton
  
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• Edmonton police hand out over 1,200 tickets to drivers for speeding, noise - Edmonton Journal

  28-07-2020 23:17
  
  Edmonton police hand out over 1,200 tickets to drivers for speeding, noise  Edmonton Journal
  
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• The rise of virtual babysitting in Canada

  28-07-2020 23:05 via globalnews.ca
  
  Some Canadian families may have found the answer to avoiding parental burnout. They are calling in the same reinforcements that have helped in the past — the only difference is these babysitters will never step foot in your home. Laurel Gregory explains.
  
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• 3 more deaths reported at south Edmonton care centre amid COVID-19 outbreak

  28-07-2020 22:55 via globalnews.ca
  
  The deaths of three more residents at a south Edmonton care centre have been reported overnight amid a growing outbreak of COVID-19.
  
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• UCP government unveils $1.1B stimulus for municipalities to relieve battered economy

  28-07-2020 22:20 via cbc.ca
  
  Acknowledging the stimulus figure of $1.1 billion is "eye-popping," Premier Jason Kenney said the provincial deficit for 2020 is expected to come in at more than $20 billion.
  
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• Alberta municipalities, transit get financial boost amid COVID-19 financial crises

  28-07-2020 22:05 via globalnews.ca
  
  Premier Jason Kenney announced $600 million for Alberta's municipalities on Tuesday, thanks to the partnership with the federal government. 
  
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• Power outage over for several south Edmonton neighbourhoods - CTV News Edmonton

  28-07-2020 21:59
  
  Power outage over for several south Edmonton neighbourhoods  CTV News Edmonton
  
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• Alberta-based scientist part of NASA Mars probe looking for signs of life

  28-07-2020 21:59 via globalnews.ca
  
  Chris Herd of the University of Alberta is one of the advisers on a Mars probe that is to pick up rocks on the red planet, study them, then seal them away to be picked up on a later mission.
  
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• South Edmonton care centre reports 3 more COVID-19 deaths, total now 15

  28-07-2020 21:58 via cbc.ca
  
  A COVID-19 outbreak at the Good Samaritan Southgate Care Centre in Edmonton has claimed three more lives.
  
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• North Saskatchewan River search for suspected drowning victim now a recovery mission

  28-07-2020 21:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  Emergency crews responded the evening of July 25 after a Calgary man reportedly fell into the North Saskatchewan River along the Glacier Lake trail and was swept away.
  
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• How Global News will cover the NHL playoffs in Edmonton

  28-07-2020 20:40 via globalnews.ca
  
  As NHL hockey returns on Tuesday, Global Sports reporter Quinn Phillips joined the noon news to talk about how we will be covering hockey differently due to the COVID-19 pandemic and how teams are adjusting to all the changes.
  
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• Water leaks, cracked concrete lead to construction delay at Edmonton’s Stadium LRT Station - Globalnews.ca

  28-07-2020 20:30
  
  Water leaks, cracked concrete lead to construction delay at Edmonton’s Stadium LRT Station  Globalnews.ca
  
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• Water leaks, cracked concrete lead to construction delay at Edmonton’s Stadium LRT Station

  28-07-2020 20:30 via globalnews.ca
  
  City officials said water was found to be leaking along the Stadium Station lower concourse walls and roof, and cracks were found in the concrete.
  
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• 1,200 tickets issued through new Edmonton police noise and speed program - Globalnews.ca

  28-07-2020 20:25
  
  1,200 tickets issued through new Edmonton police noise and speed program  Globalnews.ca
  
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• 1,200 tickets issued through new Edmonton police noise and speed program

  28-07-2020 20:25 via globalnews.ca
  
  Project TENSOR (Traffic Enforcement Noise/Speed Offence Reduction) was launched in May after the police received a surge of public complaints, starting around when COVID-19 shutdowns began. 
  
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• Coronavirus: 7 more B.C. flights added to growing list of possible exposure

  28-07-2020 20:15 via globalnews.ca
  
  Where possible, the affected rows on the flights have also been included.
  
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• Edmonton police deploying extra duty officers to NHL 'bubble' at Rogers Place - CTV News Edmonton

  28-07-2020 19:46
  
  Edmonton police deploying extra duty officers to NHL 'bubble' at Rogers Place  CTV News Edmonton
  
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• Feds, CFL talk NHL style cohort quarantine for Winnipeg hub: Tam

  28-07-2020 19:39 via globalnews.ca
  
  Canada's chief public health officer says the federal government is in talks with the CFL about quarantine rules for returning American players that resemble the NHL approach.
  
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• RBC agrees to buy electricity from new southern Alberta solar power farm project

  28-07-2020 19:19 via globalnews.ca
  
  The bank has agreed with green energy retailer Bullfrog Power to buy the majority of the electricity produced by the project to be designed and built by BluEarth Renewables of Calgary.
  
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• What you need to know about COVID-19 in Alberta on Tuesday, July 28

  28-07-2020 18:40 via cbc.ca
  
  Family members of residents at Millrise Seniors Village in Calgary are expressing their frustration over the premier's photo-op at the beleaguered long-term care home on Friday.
  
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• RCMP ask residents north of Drayton Valley to stay inside amid active firearms incident

  28-07-2020 18:32 via globalnews.ca
  
  Residents near a community hall north of Drayton Valley, Alta., are being told to shelter in place as RCMP investigate an active firearms incident. 
  
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• 4 suspects arrested after home invasion near Drayton Valley

  28-07-2020 18:32 via globalnews.ca
  
  Four people are in custody after a home invasion north of Drayton Valley, Alta., Tuesday morning. 
  
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• 2 suspects in custody, 2 on the loose after home invasion near Drayton Valley

  28-07-2020 18:32 via globalnews.ca
  
  Two people are in custody and two people remain at large after a home invasion north of Drayton Valley, Alta., Tuesday morning. 
  
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• Alberta health minister tables legislation to make doctors' billings public

  28-07-2020 18:23 via cbc.ca
  
  As the fight over physician pay escalates, Alberta Health Minister Tyler Shandro has proposed individual physicians be legally required to publicly disclose their billings. 
  
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• Alberta backcountry being overused by campers who cut trees, leave garbage and trespass: report

  28-07-2020 18:04 via globalnews.ca
  
  A vast section of Alberta backcountry once considered for a park is being overused by tens of thousands of campers who cut trees, strew garbage and trespass, says a provincial advisory committee.
  
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• Habitat for Humanity Edmonton reaches agreement with partner families over mortgage dispute - Globalnews.ca

  28-07-2020 17:07
  
  Habitat for Humanity Edmonton reaches agreement with partner families over mortgage dispute  Globalnews.ca
  
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• Habitat for Humanity Edmonton reaches agreement with partner families over mortgage dispute

  28-07-2020 17:07 via globalnews.ca
  
  The chair of the board of directors for Habitat for Humanity Edmonton said an agreement was reached in which families will have access to the original interest-free mortgage.
  
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• Edmonton weather: Tell me can you feel it, tell me can you feel it...the heat is on! - Edmonton Journal

  28-07-2020 16:25
  
  Edmonton weather: Tell me can you feel it, tell me can you feel it...the heat is on!  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Hidden neighbourhood orchard home to community garden experimentation

  28-07-2020 16:00 via cbc.ca
  
  There’s a hidden orchard of misshapen trees in the Bannerman neighbourhood that takes up less than 60 linear feet, but produces hundreds of apples.
  
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• Hidden neighbourbood orchard home to community garden experimentation

  28-07-2020 16:00 via cbc.ca
  
  There’s a hidden orchard of misshapen trees in the Bannerman neighbourhood that takes up less than 60 linear feet, but produces hundreds of apples.
  
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• Experimentation is part of the fun at Bannerman community garden

  28-07-2020 16:00 via cbc.ca
  
  There’s a hidden orchard of misshapen trees in the Bannerman neighbourhood that takes up less than 60 linear feet, but produces hundreds of apples.
  
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• Report details random camping stresses on Alberta wilderness

  28-07-2020 15:30 via cbc.ca
  
  A vast section of Alberta backcountry once considered for a park is being overused by tens of thousands of campers who cut trees, strew garbage and trespass, says a provincial advisory committee.
  
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• O'Leary: 2011 Lions sparked their season in Edmonton - CFL.ca

  28-07-2020 15:30
  
  O'Leary: 2011 Lions sparked their season in Edmonton  CFL.ca
  
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• Wetaskiwin explores next steps to build more inclusive city

  28-07-2020 15:00 via cbc.ca
  
  City council has passed a motion that could see a growing grassroots campaign of inclusivity become official.
  
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• Families frustrated after premier's stop at care home blocks visitors from seeing loved ones

  28-07-2020 14:04 via cbc.ca
  
  Family members of residents at Millrise Seniors Village in Calgary are expressing their frustration over the premier's photo-op at the beleaguered long-term care home on Friday. 
  
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• Families frustrated after premier's stop at care home appeared to block visitors from seeing loved ones

  28-07-2020 14:04 via cbc.ca
  
  Family members of residents at Millrise Seniors Village in Calgary are expressing their frustration over the premier's photo-op at the beleaguered long-term care home on Friday. 
  
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• Edmonton to debate bylaw mandating masks in all indoor public spaces - CBC.ca

  28-07-2020 14:00
  
  Edmonton to debate bylaw mandating masks in all indoor public spaces  CBC.ca
  
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• Edmonton to debate bylaw mandating masks in all indoor public spaces

  28-07-2020 14:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Edmonton city council will consider a temporary bylaw that would impose $100 fines for people who don't wear masks in any indoor public places starting on Aug. 1.
  
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• OPINION | In 2020, Alberta joins the 'have nots'

  28-07-2020 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  A long-time staple of Alberta political culture is no more. At least for now. For the first time in 55 years, Alberta will receive more money from Ottawa than its taxpayers pay out. And COVID is to blame.
  
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• NHL returns after months-long hiatus due to coronavirus pandemic

  28-07-2020 12:50 via globalnews.ca
  
  Edmonton and Toronto are serving as hub cities for the 24 NHL teams that are returning to action.
  
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• Steep increase in needles collected on Edmonton public property during COVID-19 pandemic, city data highlights - Edmonton Journal

  28-07-2020 11:07
  
  Steep increase in needles collected on Edmonton public property during COVID-19 pandemic, city data highlights  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Kassian, Tkachuk have sights set on Cup conquest rather than renewing old feud

  28-07-2020 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Exhibition matches rarely generate much excitement in the National Hockey League. But the mentality is different this time for the Oilers and the Flames as the provincial rivals tangle in their one-and-only exhibition game prior to the Stanley Cup qualifiers.
  
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• Mandatory masks required in all Edmonton public indoor spaces starting Aug. 1 - CTV News Edmonton

  28-07-2020 09:00
  
  Mandatory masks required in all Edmonton public indoor spaces starting Aug. 1  CTV News Edmonton
  
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• Inside the NHL Bubble Blog: Hockey is back in Edmonton, Toronto - NHL.com

  28-07-2020 09:00
  
  Inside the NHL Bubble Blog: Hockey is back in Edmonton, Toronto  NHL.com
  
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• Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl nominated for yet another award, this time for community contributions

  28-07-2020 06:48 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Edmonton Oilers' Leon Draisaitl has been nominated for yet another award, the NHL announced on Monday.
  
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• MEG Energy records bigger Q2 loss on lower oil prices, reduced bitumen output

  28-07-2020 05:59 via globalnews.ca
  
  Oilsands producer MEG Energy Corp. is reporting a higher second-quarter net loss on voluntarily curtailed bitumen production and lower oil prices.
  
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• Moon, Baker combine to lead Edmonton Stingers over Ottawa Blackjacks

  28-07-2020 05:27 via globalnews.ca
  
  Xavier Moon and Jordan Baker combined for 44 points in an 89-82 Edmonton Stingers victory over the Ottawa Blackjacks Monday in the Canadian Elite Basketball League Summer Series.
  
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• Environmental law group seeks to stop Alberta’s inquiry into who funds oil critics

  28-07-2020 04:25 via globalnews.ca
  
  An environmental law group wants a court to suspend the Alberta government's inquiry into oil and gas industry critics until there's a decision on whether it's legal.
  
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