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• Petition against mask mandate in schools concerning to Alberta teachers, health expert

  07-08-2020 23:52 via globalnews.ca
  
  A petition has been started questioning the use of masks by children in Calgary schools.
  
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• Canada Energy Regulator names Indigenous advisory committee

  07-08-2020 23:32 via globalnews.ca
  
  Canada's energy regulator has named a new advisory committee that aims to change how it interacts with Indigenous Peoples in Canada.
  
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• Edmonton police cite a worrying spike in violent crime during July

  07-08-2020 23:30 via cbc.ca
  
  Violence indicators by around a 25 per cent in comparison to both July 2019 and the three-year-average, mainly driven by a spike in serious assaults, while assault with a weapon or causing bodily harm was up 88 per cent from the three-year average.
  
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• Global Edmonton supports: Walk for Valour Virtual Challenge 2020

  07-08-2020 23:25 via globalnews.ca
  
  Between August 13 and September 13 we invite supporters from across Alberta, or anywhere in Canada, to register for the Walk for Valour Virtual Challenge.
  
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• Massive spike in assaults with a weapon drives summer increase in violent crime - Edmonton Journal

  07-08-2020 22:55
  
  Massive spike in assaults with a weapon drives summer increase in violent crime  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Lake Summerside: 'The lake was a huge draw for us just because we are lake people' - Edmonton Journal

  07-08-2020 22:10
  
  Lake Summerside: 'The lake was a huge draw for us just because we are lake people'  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Majority of people in Edmonton heeding mask rule, city says - CBC.ca

  07-08-2020 21:58
  
  Majority of people in Edmonton heeding mask rule, city says  CBC.ca
  
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• Majority of people in Edmonton heeding mask rule, city says

  07-08-2020 21:58 via cbc.ca
  
  Nearly a week into Edmonton’s new face covering bylaw, the city says the majority of people are following the new rule, with a few exceptions. 
  
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• Global Edmonton supports: Tools for School

  07-08-2020 21:51 via globalnews.ca
  
  Help give kids the tools to succeed through United Way's Tools for School campaign.
  
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• Alberta signs on to help develop nuclear reactor technology

  07-08-2020 21:19 via cbc.ca
  
  Alberta is joining three other provinces to support the advancement and deployment of nuclear energy through small modular reactors (SMRs).
  
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• Edmonton business express concerns over enforcing mask bylaw

  07-08-2020 21:18 via globalnews.ca
  
  A racist tirade stemming from the bylaw to wear face coverings inside all publicly-accessible buildings in Edmonton has sparked concerns from business owners about enforcing the rules. Sarah Komadina has more.
  
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• Enerplus restarting North Dakota production despite threat to pipeline

  07-08-2020 21:01 via cbc.ca
  
  Enerplus Corp. says it has restored North Dakota crude oil production halted during the pandemic-linked oil price crash in May despite a court ruling last month that the Dakota Access Pipeline must be shut down.
  
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• Approval from Health Canada crucial for CFL in quest for federal money

  07-08-2020 20:41 via globalnews.ca
  
  On Friday, Dr. Howard Njoo, Canada's deputy chief public health officer, was very positive about the CFL's proposed measures.
  
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• Edmonton senior marks 108th birthday - CBC.ca

  07-08-2020 20:30
  
  Edmonton senior marks 108th birthday  CBC.ca
  
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• Edmonton senior marks 108th birthday

  07-08-2020 20:30 via cbc.ca
  
  Born on August 6, 1912, Vera Saunders knows first hand what life was like during the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic. 
  
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• Edmonton businesses look for more tools to enforce mask mandate - Global News

  07-08-2020 20:16
  
  Edmonton businesses look for more tools to enforce mask mandate  Global News
  
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• Edmonton businesses look for more tools to enforce mask mandate

  07-08-2020 20:16 via globalnews.ca
  
  Some business owners feel the City of Edmonton's bylaw puts the onus on staff to enforce it.
  
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• Federal environment minister supports giving N.W.T. a seat on oilsands oversight committee

  07-08-2020 20:13 via cbc.ca
  
  The N.W.T.'s environment minister said the territory has asked to have a seat on two committees to have more say in decisions around environmental monitoring — the oilsands oversight committee and a technical advisory committee.
  
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• Alberta teen charged in 10-year-old boy’s death

  07-08-2020 20:01 via globalnews.ca
  
  RCMP said a 13-year-old boy has been charged in connection to the death of a 10-year-old boy in Maskwakis, Alta.
  
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• Alberta to join other provinces in exploring small nuclear technology

  07-08-2020 19:41 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta says in a news release that it will also enter into the agreement to help diversify its energy sector.
  
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• 14-year-old facing charges after 10-year-old found dead in a central Alberta home

  07-08-2020 19:23 via globalnews.ca
  
  Police didn't say whether the two children were related.
  
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• 13-year-old facing charges after 10-year-old found dead in a central Alberta home

  07-08-2020 19:23 via globalnews.ca
  
  Police didn't say whether the two children were related.
  
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• Parkland posts lower second-quarter net income of $32 million as fuel sales fall by 14%

  07-08-2020 19:16 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Calgary-based company says net income in the three months ended June 30 was $32 million on revenue of $2.7 billion, down from $105 million on revenue of $4.85 billion in the same period a year ago.
  
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• Calgary barbershops say they face threats after being misidentified in hate crime probe

  07-08-2020 19:16 via globalnews.ca
  
  Patrick Chen is trying to clear up confusing about his business after being confused for another that is possibly linked to a hate crime
  
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• 'There's no words': Chief says community devastated by 10-year-old's death, manslaughter charge for teen

  07-08-2020 19:12 via cbc.ca
  
  A teen has been charged with manslaughter with a firearm in connection with the death of a 10-year-old boy in Maskwacis, Alta.
  
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• Teen charged with manslaughter in shooting death of 10-year-old boy in Maskwacis, Alta.

  07-08-2020 19:12 via cbc.ca
  
  A teen has been charged with manslaughter with a firearm in connection with the death of a 10-year-old boy in Maskwacis, Alta.
  
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• Calgary-based Enerplus restarting North Dakota production despite threat to pipeline

  07-08-2020 18:51 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Calgary-based company says it is confident that crude-by-rail shipping from the state can be ramped up if the decision, stayed by an appeal court earlier this week, is restored and the pipeline is out of commission for a longer term.
  
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• Walmart will require masks in all its Canadian stores starting Aug. 12

  07-08-2020 18:36 via cbc.ca
  
  Walmart Canada will require all customers and staff to wear a mask or other type of face covering in its stores nationwide, starting Aug. 12.
  
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• 5 blazes now being deemed as arson in northern Alberta hamlet since July 25

  07-08-2020 18:20 via globalnews.ca
  
  RCMP is investigating another two fires in Calling Lake, Alta., less than two weeks after officers deemed three separate fires in the hamlet as arsons.
  
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• 'Here we go again': Alberta's 50/50 fever turns to outrage as online ticket sales stall

  07-08-2020 18:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Even if the Edmonton Oilers lose during Friday’s series-deciding game against the Chicago Blackhawks, one Alberta fan can dry their tears on a heaping pile of cold hard cash. 
  
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• 50/50 fever: Fans shell out for a chance to be a millionaire

  07-08-2020 18:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Even if the Edmonton Oilers lose during Friday’s series-deciding game against the Chicago Blackhawks, one Alberta fan can dry their tears on a heaping pile of cold hard cash. 
  
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• Edmonton Oilers 50/50 opens Friday with more tickets available

  07-08-2020 17:41 via globalnews.ca
  
  The organization said the server provider has increased capacity by 2.5 times.
  
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• Edmonton Oilers 50/50 opens Friday to massive server delays

  07-08-2020 17:41 via globalnews.ca
  
  The organization said the server provider has increased capacity by 2.5 times.
  
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• Single-family and attached homes rebound, while new multi-family still struggles - Edmonton Journal

  07-08-2020 17:28
  
  Single-family and attached homes rebound, while new multi-family still struggles  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Alberta government postpones announcement on changes to Temporary Foreign Worker Program - Edmonton Journal

  07-08-2020 16:35
  
  Alberta government postpones announcement on changes to Temporary Foreign Worker Program  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Poll shows more than half of CFL fans dislike Edmonton changing name - CBC.ca

  07-08-2020 16:21
  
  Poll shows more than half of CFL fans dislike Edmonton changing name  CBC.ca
  
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• What you need to know about COVID-19 in Alberta on Friday, August 7

  07-08-2020 16:11 via cbc.ca
  
  The Alberta government has announced $48 million in funding for shelters and community organizations that have been serving homeless people during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• The Loop: Hello, goodbye and bon voyage

  07-08-2020 16:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Take a listen to Episode 21 of CBC Edmonton's weekly podcast, The Loop.
  
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• 2 drivers seriously injured in 3-vehicle crash near Sundre, Alta.

  07-08-2020 15:33 via globalnews.ca
  
  The crash happened on Highway 27 near Range Road 52, east of Sundre, Alta.
  
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• Edmonton weather: Cloudy, cool, and rainy. Perfect. - Edmonton Journal

  07-08-2020 14:59
  
  Edmonton weather: Cloudy, cool, and rainy. Perfect.  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Calgary Flames defeat Winnipeg Jets to win NHL qualifying series 3 games to 1

  07-08-2020 14:14 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Flames defeated the injury-riddled Jets 4-0 at Rogers Place to win their qualifying series three game to one and move on to the round of 16.
  
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• Inmate dies in custody at Bowden Institution

  07-08-2020 14:11 via globalnews.ca
  
  Correctional Service Canada says an inmate at the Bowden Institution in central Alberta has died while in custody.
  
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• Friday's letters: An obvious solution to shelter shortage - Edmonton Journal

  07-08-2020 14:06
  
  Friday's letters: An obvious solution to shelter shortage  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Outdoor library services on Churchill Square set up for homeless

  07-08-2020 14:00 via cbc.ca
  
  The Edmonton Public Library is taking some of its operations outside to give the city’s homeless a place to read books and magazines, use a laptop computer or participate in adult classes.
  
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• AHS looks to quickly double COVID-19 testing capacity before September

  07-08-2020 14:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Alberta Health Services is looking to the private sector to double its testing capacity and handle asymptomatic testing.
  
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• Canada Energy Regulator announces members of 1st Indigenous advisory committee

  07-08-2020 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  The Canada Energy Regulator has announced the members of a new Indigenous advisory committee which is expected to play a key advisory role to the regulator's board of directors.
  
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• Inside the Bubble Blog: Moving day for some teams in Toronto, Edmonton - NHL.com

  07-08-2020 09:00
  
  Inside the Bubble Blog: Moving day for some teams in Toronto, Edmonton  NHL.com
  
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• An Edmonton Man's Stunning Backyard Light Show Is Now Open For You To Visit - Narcity Canada

  07-08-2020 09:00
  
  An Edmonton Man's Stunning Backyard Light Show Is Now Open For You To Visit  Narcity Canada
  
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• Edmonton teen sex assault case collapses due to 'unreasonable delay' - CBC.ca

  07-08-2020 06:56
  
  Edmonton teen sex assault case collapses due to 'unreasonable delay'  CBC.ca
  
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• Edmonton teen sex assault case collapses due to 'unreasonable delay'

  07-08-2020 06:56 via cbc.ca
  
  A sex assault charge against an Edmonton teenager has been stayed because of an "unreasonable delay" in getting the case to trial.
  
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