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• Three family members drown at popular waterfalls in central Alberta

  12-08-2020 23:54 via cbc.ca
  
  The three adults were swimming when one got swept under the falls, and the two remaining adults tried to assist when they also got swept under the falls, according to the news release from Rocky Mountain House RCMP.
  
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• 3 family members drown at popular waterfalls in central Alberta

  12-08-2020 23:54 via cbc.ca
  
  Three adults were swimming Tuesday evening when one got swept under the falls. Two other adults trying to help also got swept under the falls, Rocky Mountain House RCMP said Wednesday.
  
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• 3 family members drown at popular waterfall in central Alberta

  12-08-2020 23:54 via cbc.ca
  
  Three adults were swimming Tuesday evening when one got swept under the falls. Two other adults trying to help also got swept under the falls, Rocky Mountain House RCMP said Wednesday.
  
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• Edmonton housing sales up in July, market appearing to rebound, says monthly report - Edmonton Journal

  12-08-2020 23:49
  
  Edmonton housing sales up in July, market appearing to rebound, says monthly report  Edmonton Journal
  
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• 3 people dead after being swept under Alberta waterfall: RCMP

  12-08-2020 23:45 via globalnews.ca
  
  The bodies of three people, all believed to have been swept under a waterfall in west-central Alberta, have now been recovered RCMP said Wednesday afternoon.
  
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• 3 family members dead after being swept under Alberta waterfall: RCMP

  12-08-2020 23:45 via globalnews.ca
  
  The bodies of three people, all believed to have been swept under a waterfall in west-central Alberta, have now been recovered RCMP said Wednesday afternoon.
  
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• Edmonton ends mask exemption card program over concerns of abuse - CTV News Edmonton

  12-08-2020 23:24
  
  Edmonton ends mask exemption card program over concerns of abuse  CTV News Edmonton
  
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• Edmonton ends mask exemption card program over concerns of abuse - CTV Edmonton

  12-08-2020 23:24
  
  Edmonton ends mask exemption card program over concerns of abuse  CTV EdmontonEdmonton suspends its mask exemption card program, saying it needs to review distribution  CBC.caCity of Edmonton ends mask-exemption card distribution just 5 days after launch  Global NewsEdmonton pauses face exemption card program amid criticism  CityNews EdmontonCity of Edmonton abruptly ends contentious mask exemption card distribution after four days  Edmonton Jour
  
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• 2 charged with 2nd-degree murder in shooting death of man at Cold Lake gas station

  12-08-2020 23:16 via cbc.ca
  
  The two males, aged 25 and 17, are charged with second-degree murder in the death of 41-year-old Kevin Evans of the Elizabeth Metis Settlement, Cold Lake RCMP said Wednesday in a news release.
  
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• Edmonton gym opens as online school work space - CityNews Edmonton

  12-08-2020 23:08
  
  Edmonton gym opens as online school work space  CityNews Edmonton
  
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• Family of Alberta woman believed dead pleads for public information - Todayville.com

  12-08-2020 22:43
  
  Family of Alberta woman believed dead pleads for public information  Todayville.com
  
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• Man charged after carjacking, police chase near Ponoka: RCMP

  12-08-2020 22:42 via globalnews.ca
  
  Police said just after midnight on Saturday, Aug. 8, officers were called when a vehicle was stolen from a group at a gas station. 
  
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• Live performances come back to downtown Edmonton | CTV News - CTV News Edmonton

  12-08-2020 22:38
  
  Live performances come back to downtown Edmonton | CTV News  CTV News Edmonton
  
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• Live performances come back to downtown Edmonton - CTV Edmonton

  12-08-2020 22:38
  
  Live performances come back to downtown Edmonton  CTV Edmonton
  
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• School gym rentals suspended for fall, sidelining sports leagues

  12-08-2020 22:30 via cbc.ca
  
  School gym rentals in Edmonton are suspended until at least November, leaving sports and community groups across the city scrambling to make alternate plans for the fall.
  
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• 2 charged after man shot at Cold Lake gas station

  12-08-2020 22:24 via globalnews.ca
  
  Police were called to the Petro Canada on Highway 28 after reports a man had been shot in the parking lot early Sunday morning.
  
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• Dater's Daily Links: Pregame Avalanche and Coyotes notes from Edmonton - Colorado Hockey Now

  12-08-2020 21:45
  
  Dater's Daily Links: Pregame Avalanche and Coyotes notes from Edmonton  Colorado Hockey Now
  
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• Edmonton NHL bubble remains COVID free - Oilers Nation

  12-08-2020 21:40
  
  Edmonton NHL bubble remains COVID free  Oilers Nation
  
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• Dr. Deena Hinshaw will update Alberta with latest on COVID-19 pandemic

  12-08-2020 21:30 via cbc.ca
  
  The number of active COVID-19 cases in Alberta has been slowly declining over the past two weeks, according to data collected by Alberta Health.
  
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• Capital spending in Alberta's oilpatch expected to fall by 30% this year

  12-08-2020 21:30 via cbc.ca
  
  Capital spending on oil and gas extraction in Alberta is expected to fall by roughly $7 billion from last year to $16.6 billion in 2020, according to ATB Financial. 
  
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• All Alberta teachers, school staff should be tested for COVID-19, top doctor says

  12-08-2020 21:30 via cbc.ca
  
  All teachers and school staff across Alberta should be tested for COVID-19 before schools reopen to students in about three weeks, the province's top doctor says.
  
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• Alberta reports one additional COVID-19 death, 121 new cases

  12-08-2020 21:30 via cbc.ca
  
  Alberta reported one more COVID-19 death on Wednesday and 121 new cases of the illness.
  
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• Man charged with series of assaults against St. Albert, Edmonton women - St. Albert TODAY

  12-08-2020 21:27
  
  Man charged with series of assaults against St. Albert, Edmonton women  St. Albert TODAY
  
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• Feds pledge $305M for Indigenous communities to tackle coronavirus crisis

  12-08-2020 21:04 via globalnews.ca
  
  Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller says the money is meant to help Indigenous communities prepare for emergencies and prevent the spread of the new coronavirus.
  
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• Edmonton afternoon weather forecast: Wednesday, August 12, 2020

  12-08-2020 21:02 via globalnews.ca
  
  Here’s Jesse Beyer’s Wednesday, August 12, 2020 Global News at Noon afternoon weather forecast for Edmonton, Alberta and the surrounding area.
  
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• Alberta plant protein sector gets $2.6M boost in federal gov't funding for small food producers

  12-08-2020 21:00 via cbc.ca
  
  The funds are going everywhere from an Alberta company focusing on plant-based proteins to distilleries in Quebec seeking to upgrade their equipment.
  
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• 7 Awesome Things To Do In Edmonton This Weekend, August 14 to 16 - Narcity Canada

  12-08-2020 20:58
  
  7 Awesome Things To Do In Edmonton This Weekend, August 14 to 16  Narcity Canada
  
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• Edmonton police investigating suspected sexual assault attempt in Mill Creek Ravine

  12-08-2020 20:38 via globalnews.ca
  
  Edmonton police are looking for a man suspected of trying to sexually assault a 63-year-old woman in the Mill Creek Ravine on Monday morning. Chris Chacon explains what happened.
  
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• Utility crew helps rescue residents from Edmonton apartment fire - CTV Edmonton

  12-08-2020 20:19
  
  Utility crew helps rescue residents from Edmonton apartment fire  CTV Edmonton
  
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• Bucket truck helps rescue residents from Edmonton apartment fire - CTV News Edmonton

  12-08-2020 20:19
  
  Bucket truck helps rescue residents from Edmonton apartment fire  CTV News Edmonton
  
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• Bucket truck helps rescue residents from Edmonton apartment fire - CTV Edmonton

  12-08-2020 20:19
  
  Bucket truck helps rescue residents from Edmonton apartment fire  CTV Edmonton
  
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• Police and coroner investigate drowning of Alberta man in B.C. lake

  12-08-2020 19:59 via cbc.ca
  
  RCMP in Penticton and the B.C. Coroners Service are investigating the drowning of an Alberta man who became unconscious while swimming in Okanagan Lake.
  
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• 1 taken to hospital after fire at Old Strathcona apartment leads to balcony rescues

  12-08-2020 19:53 via globalnews.ca
  
  A utility truck that was on scene for unrelated work helped rescue residents who were trapped on their balconies during a fire in Edmonton on Wednesday.
  
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• Alberta to provide COVID-19 update Wednesday afternoon

  12-08-2020 19:38 via globalnews.ca
  
  Dr. Deena Hinshaw will provide an update on Alberta's COVID-19 situation Wednesday afternoon.
  
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• Alberta man, 61, drowns while swimming in Okanagan Lake: Penticton RCMP

  12-08-2020 19:38 via globalnews.ca
  
  Police say the man was swimming near Okanagan Beach in Penticton when witnesses saw him lose consciousness while in the lake.
  
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• Australian oilfield buoys Total Energy second-quarter report despite North American weakness

  12-08-2020 19:14 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Calgary-based drilling company's stock rose by as much as 7.7 per cent or 17 cents to $2.37 in early trading in Toronto on Wednesday.
  
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• Should Edmonton host the 2026 FIFA World Cup? City asking for public input - CTV News Edmonton

  12-08-2020 19:09
  
  Should Edmonton host the 2026 FIFA World Cup? City asking for public input  CTV News Edmonton
  
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• Should Edmonton host the 2026 FIFA World Cup? City asking for public input - CTV Edmonton

  12-08-2020 19:09
  
  Should Edmonton host the 2026 FIFA World Cup? City asking for public input  CTV Edmonton
  
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• Sekulic defends Alberta Match Play title in Edmonton - EverythingGP

  12-08-2020 19:05
  
  Sekulic defends Alberta Match Play title in Edmonton  EverythingGP
  
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• NDP asks auditor general to investigate procurement process for private surgical facilities

  12-08-2020 18:06 via cbc.ca
  
  The Opposition NDP alleges Health Minister Tyler Shandro and other senior government officials have politically interfered in the procurement process for private surgical facilities.
  
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• Global Edmonton and 630 CHED support: Arctic Spas & ATB present the Drive In For Mental Health with Gord Bamford

  12-08-2020 17:08 via globalnews.ca
  
  Mark your calendars on August 29 for Arctic Spas & ATB present the Drive In For Mental Health with Gord Bamford
  
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• Fashionable face coverings: Albertans choosing masks to match their wardrobes

  12-08-2020 17:00 via cbc.ca
  
  As masks and face coverings become more commonplace, some Albertans are looking for ways to stand out in the crowd.
  
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• Man charged in murder of Red Deer doctor to appear in court today

  12-08-2020 15:42 via cbc.ca
  
  A 54-year-old man charged with first-degree murder in the death of Dr. Walter Reynolds is scheduled to appear in provincial court in Red Deer, Alta., Wednesday morning. 
  
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• Man charged in murder of Red Deer doctor to appear in court

  12-08-2020 15:42 via cbc.ca
  
  A 54-year-old man charged with first degree murder in the death of Dr. Walter Reynolds is scheduled to appear in provincial court in Red Deer Wednesday morning. 
  
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• 'I'm sick. I need a doctor,' man charged with murder of Red Deer physician tells court

  12-08-2020 15:42 via cbc.ca
  
  A man charged with killing Red Deer, Alta., physician Dr. Walter Reynolds at a walk-in clinic told a judge Wednesday he is ill and doesn't recall details about the attack.
  
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• 'I'm sick, I need a doctor,' man charged in murder of Red Deer physician tells court

  12-08-2020 15:42 via cbc.ca
  
  A man charged with killing Red Deer, Alta., physician Dr. Walter Reynolds at a walk-in clinic told a judge Wednesday he is ill and doesn't recall details about the attack.
  
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• 'I'm sick, I need a doctor,' man charged in murder of Red Deer doctor tells court

  12-08-2020 15:42 via cbc.ca
  
  A man charged with killing a Red Deer doctor at a walk-in clinic told a judge Wednesday he is ill and doesn't recall details about the attack.
  
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• Alberta Wheel Girls: Support group helps connect women in wheelchairs

  12-08-2020 15:00 via cbc.ca
  
  It’s just past 11 a.m. and 15 women with spinal-cord injuries settle in front of their computers to take part in an all-female wheelchair support group.
  
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• Edmonton weather: No more thunderstorms today. My dog says thank you. - Edmonton Sun

  12-08-2020 14:54
  
  Edmonton weather: No more thunderstorms today. My dog says thank you.  Edmonton Sun
  
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• Man accused of killing Alberta doctor tells court he doesn’t remember, is sick

  12-08-2020 14:13 via globalnews.ca
  
  Deng Mabiour of Red Deer, Alta., is charged with the first-degree murder of Dr. Walter Reynolds, a 45-year-old father of two.
  
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