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• Weekend memorial ride planned for motorcyclist killed Monday - Edmonton Journal

  02-09-2020 23:52 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Weekend memorial ride planned for motorcyclist killed Monday  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Alberta reports 114 cases of COVID-19, 1 additional death Wednesday

  02-09-2020 23:49 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta now has 1,403 active cases of COVID-19 across the province.
  
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• By the numbers: 6 months since Alberta’s 1st COVID-19 case confirmed

  02-09-2020 23:46 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta confirmed its first COVID-19 case on March 5. What's changed in the six months since -- in terms of our behaviours, the numbers and science?
  
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• Inside David Egan's plan to revive Edmonton's Transit Hotel - techlifetoday

  02-09-2020 23:16 via techlifetoday.ca
  
  Inside David Egan's plan to revive Edmonton's Transit Hotel  techlifetoday
  
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• Affordable housing pledged for Edmonton's Métis community at provincial, federal level - CTV Edmonton

  02-09-2020 23:16 via edmonton.ctvnews.ca
  
  Affordable housing pledged for Edmonton's Métis community at provincial, federal level  CTV Edmonton
  
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• 8 Things To Do In Edmonton This Weekend If Forgot To Make Plans, September 4-6 - Narcity Canada

  02-09-2020 22:55 via narcity.com
  
  8 Things To Do In Edmonton This Weekend If Forgot To Make Plans, September 4-6  Narcity Canada
  
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• RCMP investigating homicide at First Nation west of Edmonton - CTV News Edmonton

  02-09-2020 22:33 via edmonton.ctvnews.ca
  
  RCMP investigating homicide at First Nation west of Edmonton  CTV News Edmonton
  
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• Canmore man returns to mountain where he lost his wife to an avalanche in January

  02-09-2020 22:31 via cbc.ca
  
  Adam Campbell returned last weekend to the exact spot in the Mount Hector area of Banff National Park where his wife was fatally injured in an avalanche nearly eight months ago.
  
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• COVID-19 in Sask: Moe says province will use federal COVID Alert app

  02-09-2020 22:26 via cbc.ca
  
  The Saskatchewan government said on Wednesday the COVID Alert App will be functioning in Saskatchewan in the coming weeks.
  
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• COVID-19 in Sask: Government advises against non-essential interprovincial travel as cases continue to drop

  02-09-2020 22:26 via cbc.ca
  
  The Saskatchewan government says that while the province's active case count remains low, all other western provinces are seeing an increase and consequently non-essential travel is not advised.
  
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• Hotels for homeless: Edmonton aims to buy 'surplus' buildings for winter - CBC.ca

  02-09-2020 22:12 via cbc.ca
  
  Hotels for homeless: Edmonton aims to buy 'surplus' buildings for winter  CBC.ca
  
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• Hotels for homeless: Edmonton aims to buy 'surplus' buildings for winter

  02-09-2020 21:57 via cbc.ca
  
  The City of Edmonton will attempt to buy underused hotels and apartment buildings to house homeless people this fall and winter, council agreed in a motion Wednesday. 
  
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• Edmonton housing market in 2020 a ‘pleasant surprise’ for buyers and sellers, says monthly report - Edmonton Journal

  02-09-2020 21:42 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Edmonton housing market in 2020 a ‘pleasant surprise’ for buyers and sellers, says monthly report  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Childcare policies must be part of economic recovery plans: Alberta economist

  02-09-2020 21:32 via globalnews.ca
  
  Women face a tougher battle to get back into the workforce following COVID-19 disruptions, says a University of Calgary public policy researcher. Women are more likely to be linked to the economic sectors that were shut down amid the pandemic – and more likely to take time off work to address disruptions in school or...
  
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• Overcoming western alienation, Canada’s coronavirus recovery top priorities: O’Toole

  02-09-2020 21:16 via globalnews.ca
  
  O'Toole has been in his post for a little over a week. He named his House of Commons leadership team today, including bringing on Manitoba MP Candice Bergen as his deputy leader.
  
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• Edmonton Oilers prospect Dmitri Samorukov scores in first KHL shift - Oilers Nation

  02-09-2020 21:15 via oilersnation.com
  
  Edmonton Oilers prospect Dmitri Samorukov scores in first KHL shift  Oilers Nation
  
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• Seizure of contraband at Edmonton Institution - Canada NewsWire

  02-09-2020 20:29 via newswire.ca
  
  Seizure of contraband at Edmonton Institution  Canada NewsWire
  
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• Edmonton afternoon weather forecast: Wednesday, September 2, 2020

  02-09-2020 20:27 via globalnews.ca
  
  Here’s Jesse Beyer’s Wednesday, September 2, 2020 Global News at Noon afternoon weather forecast for Edmonton, Alberta and the surrounding area.
  
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• Alberta school authorities will see some federal COVID-19 funding in September: LaGrange

  02-09-2020 20:22 via globalnews.ca
  
  Education Minister Adriana LaGrange said on Wednesday she has directed her department to transfer the funding to the school divisions as soon as the province receives it.
  
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• ‘This hurts us’: Boys and Girls Club of Leduc vehicles vandalized twice over 2-month period

  02-09-2020 20:17 via globalnews.ca
  
  RCMP are investigating after two incidents, one in June and another in late August, where vehicles belonging to the Boys and Girls Club of Leduc were damaged.
  
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• Homicide detectives investigate death of male found injured in hotel parking lot

  02-09-2020 20:08 via cbc.ca
  
  Homicide detectives are investigating the death of a male found injured in a northwest Edmonton parking lot Wednesday.
  
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• How will COVID-19 cases in schools be reported? Hinshaw explains

  02-09-2020 19:50 via globalnews.ca
  
  Chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw said school COVID-19 outbreaks will be included in the updates that are released twice a week. As well, parents will be notified if there’s even a single case in their child’s school. She explained what circumstances would trigger local versus public notifications.
  
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• COVID-19 cases may increase through autumn, winter if Albertans don’t follow safety measures: Hinshaw

  02-09-2020 19:50 via globalnews.ca
  
  When asked about people moving back indoors as cooler weather sets in and how that could affect COVID-19 in Alberta, chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw said she expects an increase in cases similar to how seasonal influenza does — but it all depends on how much people follow proper hygiene and public...
  
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• Hinshaw says masks in school need to be part of the ‘new normal’

  02-09-2020 19:49 via globalnews.ca
  
  Chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw said wearing masks at school will be an adjustment for Alberta students, but along with other hygiene practices need to be part of the new normal of going to school during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• Alberta education minister on mixed messages about school funding

  02-09-2020 19:49 via globalnews.ca
  
  Education Minister Adriana LaGrange said school funding cut in the spring was restored in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, and expanded upon the $125 million in additional operating funds given to school boards. She also addressed what appears to be a disconnect between the government and school boards about whether enough money is going towards...
  
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• Deena Hinshaw explains Alberta’s desk spacing, masking in the classroom rules

  02-09-2020 19:48 via globalnews.ca
  
  Chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw explains why Alberta’s return-to-school plan does not require desks to be spaced two meters apart. She explained why the province didn’t go with scenario two, which would split classes and have staggered school days. Hinshaw said she will be monitoring schools very closely and will recommend moving...
  
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• $262M will be dispersed to school boards in 2 phases

  02-09-2020 19:47 via globalnews.ca
  
  Education Minister Adriana LaGrange announces Alberta will disperse the $262 million in federal funding in two phases — in September and later in the school year. She said $250 million will go to school boards based on a per-student model, to be used for staffing, modifying classrooms, PPE, cleaning, special needs supports, online learning and...
  
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• $262M will be dispersed to Alberta school boards in 2 phases on a per student basis

  02-09-2020 19:47 via globalnews.ca
  
  Education Minister Adriana LaGrange announces Alberta will disperse the $262 million in federal funding in two phases — in September and later in the school year. She said $250 million will go to school boards based on a per-student model, to be used for staffing, modifying classrooms, PPE, cleaning, special needs supports, online learning and...
  
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• Mixed feelings for parents as Edmonton Catholic students head back to school

  02-09-2020 19:14 via cbc.ca
  
  As Edmonton Catholic School Division held it's first day of class, parents doing drop off said that while their kids were excited to see friends again, it certainly wasn't a typical first day back.
  
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• Police investigate suspicious death outside north Edmonton hotel - Global News

  02-09-2020 19:06 via globalnews.ca
  
  Police investigate suspicious death outside north Edmonton hotel  Global News
  
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• Police investigate suspicious death outside north Edmonton hotel

  02-09-2020 19:06 via globalnews.ca
  
  Edmonton police are investigating a suspicious death after a man died following an altercation outside a north-end hotel Wednesday morning. 
  
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• Millet closes arena ahead of minor hockey season

  02-09-2020 18:38 via globalnews.ca
  
  Normally at this time, minor hockey has started or is getting ready to start. However, as John Sexsmith reports, there’s nothing normal going on right now, and that includes hockey in rural Alberta.
  
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• Housing investment for Edmonton Métis community - Canada NewsWire

  02-09-2020 18:15 via newswire.ca
  
  Housing investment for Edmonton Métis community  Canada NewsWire
  
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• Imperial Oil’s Kearl oilsands mine stops output due to diluent pipeline shutdown

  02-09-2020 17:55 via globalnews.ca
  
  Imperial Oil Ltd. says it has stopped production at its Kearl oilsands mining operation in northern Alberta because of the partial shutdown of the Polaris diluent pipeline following a spill near Fort McMurray.
  
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• 12 Places In Edmonton To Get Pumpkin Spice Lattes That Aren’t Starbucks - Narcity Canada

  02-09-2020 17:38 via narcity.com
  
  12 Places In Edmonton To Get Pumpkin Spice Lattes That Aren’t Starbucks  Narcity Canada
  
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• Global Edmonton supports: Ovarian Cancer Canada Walk of Hope

  02-09-2020 17:37 via globalnews.ca
  
  Join the Ovarian Cancer Canada Walk of Hope on September 13. It's the largest and most powerful event of its kind in the country. It is the only walk in Canada to direct all attention and fundraising towards helping women with ovarian cancer and all women at risk of the disease live fuller, better, longer lives. 
  
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• ‘It’s a nervous energy’: Edmonton students head back to school amid COVID-19 pandemic - Global News

  02-09-2020 17:12 via globalnews.ca
  
  ‘It’s a nervous energy’: Edmonton students head back to school amid COVID-19 pandemic  Global News
  
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• ‘It’s a nervous energy’: Edmonton students head back to school amid COVID-19 pandemic

  02-09-2020 17:12 via globalnews.ca
  
  At Mother Margaret Mary Catholic School in Edmonton, Grade 10s arrived for their first day of class on Wednesday morning as part of the district's staggered start to the school year.
  
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• Alberta to announce plans for $260 million in federal classroom funding

  02-09-2020 16:36 via cbc.ca
  
  As students across Alberta contend with the risks of returning to the classroom during a pandemic, the province is expected to announce how $260 million in federal money for schools will be spent.
  
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• Alberta allows schools to decides how to spend $250M in federal COVID-19 funding

  02-09-2020 16:36 via cbc.ca
  
  The province will allow schools to decide how best to spend most of $262 million in federal funding to help with COVID-19 related costs.
  
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• Alberta allows schools to decide how to spend $250M in federal COVID-19 funding

  02-09-2020 16:36 via cbc.ca
  
  The province will allow schools to decide how best to spend most of $262 million in federal funding to help with COVID-19 related costs.
  
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• Lonely days ahead for grandparents whose pandemic bubbles are about to burst

  02-09-2020 16:30 via cbc.ca
  
  Back-to-school anxiety isn’t just affecting students and their parents. It’s also causing some distress among grandparents who are facing the loss of prized time with family.
  
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• Keyera names Dean Setoguchi as its next CEO, Smith to retire at the end of 2020

  02-09-2020 16:02 via globalnews.ca
  
  The natural gas pipeline and processing company says Setoguchi will take over the top job and join the company's board of directors effective Jan. 1, 2021.
  
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• Federal top-up pay for Alberta essential workers remains in limbo

  02-09-2020 16:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Nearly four months after the federal government pledged billions of extra dollars for low-paid essential workers, Alberta employees have yet to see a cent of it.
  
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• Wilks Brothers to make offer for Calfrac if recapitalization plan rejected

  02-09-2020 15:31 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Texas-based competitor, which already owns a roughly 20 per cent stake in Calfrac, says it will pay 18 cents per share. Calfrac shares closed at 15 cents on the Toronto Stock Exchange on Tuesday.
  
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• Edmonton weather: September season is sweater season - Edmonton Journal

  02-09-2020 15:15 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Edmonton weather: September season is sweater season  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Edmonton weather for Wednesday, September 2 - CTV News Edmonton

  02-09-2020 15:04 via edmonton.ctvnews.ca
  
  Edmonton weather for Wednesday, September 2  CTV News Edmonton
  
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• Edmonton weather for Wednesday, September 2 | CTV News - CTV News Edmonton

  02-09-2020 15:04 via edmonton.ctvnews.ca
  
  Edmonton weather for Wednesday, September 2 | CTV News  CTV News Edmonton
  
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• Edmonton's mask bylaw likely helping keep COVID-19 numbers in check: experts - CBC.ca

  02-09-2020 15:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Edmonton's mask bylaw likely helping keep COVID-19 numbers in check: experts  CBC.ca
  
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• Edmonton's mask bylaw likely helping keep COVID-19 numbers in check: experts

  02-09-2020 15:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Despite over 500 active COVID-19 cases in Edmonton, experts say the mandatory mask bylaw is likely helping keep infections from skyrocketing.
  
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