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• Alberta adds 158 cases of COVID-19, Edmonton removed from health watch - CTV News Edmonton

  28-08-2020 23:44
  
  Alberta adds 158 cases of COVID-19, Edmonton removed from health watch  CTV News Edmonton
  
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• Alberta adds 158 cases of COVID-19, Edmonton removed from health watch - CTV Edmonton

  28-08-2020 23:44
  
  Alberta adds 158 cases of COVID-19, Edmonton removed from health watch  CTV Edmonton
  
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• COVID-19: Face masks for Alberta students, school staff to be delivered by Friday

  28-08-2020 22:58 via globalnews.ca
  
  Students will be heading back to classrooms under re-entry Scenario 1 in September, which means near normal operations with some health measures. 
  
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• Yes, that yellow thing in Edmonton's river valley is a two-storey raft - CTV Edmonton

  28-08-2020 22:54
  
  Yes, that yellow thing in Edmonton's river valley is a two-storey raft  CTV Edmonton
  
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• Outdoor coffee group welcomes Edmontonians to join the club - Global News

  28-08-2020 22:54
  
  Outdoor coffee group welcomes Edmontonians to join the club  Global News
  
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• Outdoor coffee group welcomes Edmontonians to join the club

  28-08-2020 22:54 via globalnews.ca
  
  The club runs all year, even when it's -30 C. Right now, it's providing connection during a time of social isolation for some.
  
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• Sherwood Park product Carter Hart aims to play in Edmonton Hub - Canada.com

  28-08-2020 22:47
  
  Sherwood Park product Carter Hart aims to play in Edmonton Hub  Canada.com
  
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• Alberta braces for upcoming flu season, higher demand for vaccine expected

  28-08-2020 22:42 via globalnews.ca
  
  Flu season typically runs from November to April, and there are particular challenges this year because of COVID-19, including the possibility of flu season coinciding with a second wave.
  
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• Parking, porta-potties and PFDs: Elk Island's new popularity is putting pressure on the park

  28-08-2020 22:30 via cbc.ca
  
  Elk Island may be one of Canada's smallest and oldest national parks but this summer is shaping up to be one of its busiest ever.
  
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• Oil and gas spending fell by 54% in last quarter: Stats Can

  28-08-2020 21:09 via globalnews.ca
  
  Capital spending in the country's oil and gas sector fell by 54 per cent in the quarter ended June 30 as numerous producers chopped budgets amid sliding global oil prices.
  
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• Vancouver organization uses innovative virtual reality space to engage diverse youth in tech

  28-08-2020 20:55 via globalnews.ca
  
  Before the pandemic, Vancouver organization Ethos Lab was looking to create a coworking space for diverse youth to explore STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) activities, but once COVID hit they found themselves partnering with a cutting edge virtual reality company to build a youth-inspired, digital space to gather in.
  
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• Edmonton tech company connects local pharmacies to patients with a click of a button

  28-08-2020 20:54 via globalnews.ca
  
  In an effort to create a convenient and simplified pharmacy experience, Edmonton tech company, Rx Stat, created a platform that supports people staying at home and easily get their prescriptions delivered from their local pharmacies.
  
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• An evolution: COVID-19 forcing Edmonton businesses to find new ways to earn - CTV News Edmonton

  28-08-2020 20:37
  
  An evolution: COVID-19 forcing Edmonton businesses to find new ways to earn  CTV News Edmonton
  
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• Samuel Takakenew 10th person charged in Tiki Laverdiere’s death

  28-08-2020 20:35 via globalnews.ca
  
  Samuel Takakenew is charged with accessory after the fact to murder in the death of Tiki Laverdiere.
  
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• Samuel Takakanew 10th person charged in Tiki Laverdiere’s death

  28-08-2020 20:35 via globalnews.ca
  
  Samuel Takakanew is charged with accessory after the fact to murder in the death of Tiki Laverdiere.
  
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• Alberta musician snags $20,000 national songwriting prize

  28-08-2020 20:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Edmonton man penned the original song for the contest.
  
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• Edmonton police investigating shooting death of man, 32 - CBC.ca

  28-08-2020 19:58
  
  Edmonton police investigating shooting death of man, 32  CBC.ca
  
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• Edmonton police investigating shooting death of man, 32

  28-08-2020 19:58 via cbc.ca
  
  Officers responding to a report of a shooting near 109th Avenue and 97th Street on Wednesday morning found a man with a gunshot wound.
  
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• Man dies after shooting in downtown Edmonton, homicide unit investigating - Global News

  28-08-2020 19:52
  
  Man dies after shooting in downtown Edmonton, homicide unit investigating  Global News
  
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• Man dies after shooting in downtown Edmonton, homicide unit investigating

  28-08-2020 19:52 via globalnews.ca
  
  An autopsy determined that Deng Malith Deng, 32, died from a gunshot wound and the manner of death is homicide, EPS said.
  
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• What you need to know about COVID-19 in Alberta on Friday, August 28

  28-08-2020 19:34 via cbc.ca
  
  Alberta is on track to end the current fiscal year with a $24.2-billion deficit, the largest in the province's history, we learned in Thursday's fiscal update. And it shows just how much the plight of the oilpatch is leaving a giant hole in the budget.
  
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• Pandemic closes Edmonton's funicular twice as long as repairs - CTV News Edmonton

  28-08-2020 19:34
  
  Pandemic closes Edmonton's funicular twice as long as repairs  CTV News Edmonton
  
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• The Loop: Summertime politics

  28-08-2020 19:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Take a listen to Episode 24 of CBC Edmonton's weekly podcast, The Loop.
  
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• Should Edmonton Oilers fans have a serious case of Toffoli envy? I do - Edmonton Journal

  28-08-2020 18:56
  
  Should Edmonton Oilers fans have a serious case of Toffoli envy? I do  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Canopy Growth to open 10 cannabis retail stores in Alberta

  28-08-2020 18:54 via globalnews.ca
  
  Canopy Growth Corp. says it will open its first retail cannabis stores in Alberta.
  
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• This time, for real, we promise: Oilers to draw winning 50/50 ticket in $14.1M raffle at noon

  28-08-2020 18:48 via cbc.ca
  
  The Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation will draw the winning 50/50 ticket for the Friday, Aug. 7 at noon today.
  
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• This time, for real, we promise: Oilers to draw winning $14.1M ticket at noon

  28-08-2020 18:48 via cbc.ca
  
  The Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation will draw the winning 50/50 ticket for the Friday, Aug. 7 at noon today.
  
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• It's done: Oilers draw winning 50/50 ticket in $14M raffle

  28-08-2020 18:48 via cbc.ca
  
  A record-setting 50/50 raffle marred by technical issues and delays has finally come to an end.
  
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• Edmonton Oilers announce winning ticket for $14.1M 50/50 jackpot - CTV News Edmonton

  28-08-2020 18:46
  
  Edmonton Oilers announce winning ticket for $14.1M 50/50 jackpot  CTV News Edmonton
  
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• Edmonton Oilers promise to draw 50/50 winner Friday after 3-week delay

  28-08-2020 18:28 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation said it would finally draw the winning ticket for the Aug. 7 online 50/50 raffle at noon on Friday.
  
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• Edmonton Oilers finally draw 50/50 winner Friday after 3-week delay

  28-08-2020 18:28 via globalnews.ca
  
  The total will be approximately $14.1 million, with the winner taking home half ($7,088,425) as the prize.
  
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• Dollar for dollar: Alberta to match donations to Beirut relief fund - Edmonton Journal

  28-08-2020 17:42
  
  Dollar for dollar: Alberta to match donations to Beirut relief fund  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Costco opens massive new store on Tsuut'ina Reserve, the first on a First Nation in North America

  28-08-2020 17:40 via cbc.ca
  
  Dozens of shoppers were lined up and waiting as Costco opened a new 151,000 sq. ft. store Friday on the Tsuut'ina Nation just southwest of Calgary, its first warehouse to be located on a First Nation in North America.
  
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• Costco opens massive new store on Tsuut'ina Nation, the first on a First Nation in North America

  28-08-2020 17:40 via cbc.ca
  
  Dozens of shoppers were lined up and waiting as Costco opened a new 151,000 sq. ft. store Friday on the Tsuut'ina Nation just southwest of Calgary, its first warehouse to be located on a First Nation in North America.
  
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• Alberta’s newest Costco marks the first in North America to open on First Nation land

  28-08-2020 16:45 via globalnews.ca
  
  The new Costco serves as the first anchor tenant in The Shops at Buffalo Run retail centre on Buffalo Run Boulevard in the Tsuut’ina Nation. 
  
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• WestJet, Vancouver airport to test passengers for coronavirus in new pilot project

  28-08-2020 16:15 via globalnews.ca
  
  WestJet Airlines Ltd. and Vancouver International Airport announced on Friday plans for a pilot project to test passengers for the coronavirus on some departing flights.
  
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• WestJet implements strict mask policy that could lead to year-long travel ban

  28-08-2020 16:15 via globalnews.ca
  
  The WestJet Group is implementing a strict new policy to ensure passengers wear a mask on its flights including the possibility of being denied travel for a year if they refuse.
  
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• Edmonton facing homelessness emergency as winter nears, mayor says

  28-08-2020 16:00 via cbc.ca
  
  The City of Edmonton has about ten weeks to find spaces for hundreds of people without homes, Mayor Don Iveson said Thursday, calling the situation a homelessness emergency.
  
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• Edmonton weather: Sunshine and 24 C, soak it up while it lasts - Edmonton Journal

  28-08-2020 15:07
  
  Edmonton weather: Sunshine and 24 C, soak it up while it lasts  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Canada's economy shrank at fastest pace on record in Q2 despite sharp bounceback in May and June

  28-08-2020 15:05 via cbc.ca
  
  Canada's economy shrank at the fastest pace on record in the second quarter, as consumer spending, business investment, imports and exports all dried up because of COVID-19.
  
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• Canada's economy shrank at fastest pace on record in Q2, but turned the corner in May and June

  28-08-2020 15:05 via cbc.ca
  
  Canada's economy shrank at the fastest pace on record in the second quarter, as consumer spending, business investment, imports and exports all dried up because of COVID-19.
  
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• Fort McMurray neighbourhood trying to convince municipality to buy them out

  28-08-2020 15:00 via cbc.ca
  
  With administration set to give recommendations for Wood Buffalo's flood mitigation strategy next month, residents in Fort McMurray's Longboat Landing are in a rush to convince the municipality to buy out the neighbourhood. 
  
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• Questions over austerity and path to balanced budget follow Alberta fiscal update​

  28-08-2020 14:24 via globalnews.ca
  
  The COVID-19 pandemic and low energy prices have pushed Alberta into a historic deficit of $24.2 billion.
  
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• Friday's letters: Use federal reopening cash wisely - Edmonton Journal

  28-08-2020 14:08
  
  Friday's letters: Use federal reopening cash wisely  Edmonton Journal
  
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• OPINION | Alberta's dismal financial update sets us on path to a 'fiscal reckoning'

  28-08-2020 14:00 via cbc.ca
  
  We know the Alberta government is in a fiscal mess. But we don’t know what this means for Albertans.
  
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• Stoney Nakoda taking province to court over approval of Fortress water sales

  28-08-2020 13:30 via cbc.ca
  
  The Stoney Nakoda Nation is taking the Alberta government to court over its decision to allow Fortress Mountain Resort to sell water from its water licence allocation.
  
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• Edmonton mayor requests help from Trudeau government to end city’s homelessness before winter - Global News

  28-08-2020 13:21
  
  Edmonton mayor requests help from Trudeau government to end city’s homelessness before winter  Global News
  
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• Edmonton mayor requests help from Trudeau government to end city’s homelessness before winter

  28-08-2020 13:21 via globalnews.ca
  
  Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson is asking the federal government for help in ending the city's homelessness by this fall.
  
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• As oil money dries up, Alberta's financial woes laid bare

  28-08-2020 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Many oilsands projects are generating little to no positive returns this year, according to government documents, since many are unable to turn a profit.
  
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• JONES: Stars aligning for previously dialed-out Dallas in Edmonton hub - The Journal Pioneer

  28-08-2020 09:00
  
  JONES: Stars aligning for previously dialed-out Dallas in Edmonton hub  The Journal Pioneer
  
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