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• RCMP recover body of Calgary man, 23, who fell into the North Saskatchewan River in July

  21-09-2020 23:37 via globalnews.ca
  
  RCMP have recovered the body of 23-year-old Gagandeep Singh Khalsa, who died after falling into the North Saskatchewan River in Banff National Park in late July.
  
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• Alberta police watchdog investigating fatal police shooting in Edmonton - National Post

  21-09-2020 23:25 via nationalpost.com
  Alberta police watchdog investigating fatal police shooting in Edmonton  National Post
  
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• Obsidian Energy formalizes share swap bid for rival Bonterra Energy

  21-09-2020 23:03 via globalnews.ca
  
  Obsidian Energy Ltd. is formalizing its hostile takeover bid for rival Bonterra Energy Corp.
  
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• Alberta health minister ‘confrontational’ and ‘arrogant’ in phone call: Calgary city councillor

  21-09-2020 23:01 via globalnews.ca
  
  "He was phoning to put me in my place." Friday, Diane Colley-Urquhart had a call with Tyler Shandro about the plan to consolidate EMS dispatch in cities like Calgary.
  
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• New community council to advise Edmonton Police Service on issues of racism, discrimination - CBC.ca

  21-09-2020 23:00 via cbc.ca
  
  New community council to advise Edmonton Police Service on issues of racism, discrimination  CBC.ca
  
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• New community council to advise Edmonton Police Service on issues of racism, discrimination

  21-09-2020 23:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Edmonton police announced new efforts on Monday to better engage with communities who experience discrimination or marginalization by law enforcement.
  
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• Edmonton police new chief's council intended to improve community relations

  21-09-2020 23:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Edmonton police announced new efforts on Monday to better engage with communities who experience discrimination or marginalization by law enforcement.
  
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• Man shot by Edmonton police had gun, was breaking lifetime firearms ban: ASIRT - Global News

  21-09-2020 22:58 via globalnews.ca
  
  Man shot by Edmonton police had gun, was breaking lifetime firearms ban: ASIRT  Global News
  
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• IIHF president puts faith in Edmonton for world juniors after tourney cancellations - CBC.ca

  21-09-2020 22:53 via cbc.ca
  
  IIHF president puts faith in Edmonton for world juniors after tourney cancellations  CBC.ca
  
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• Coronavirus: 1 patient dead, 18 active cases linked to Foothills hospital outbreaks

  21-09-2020 22:52 via globalnews.ca
  
  According to Alberta Health Services, a total of 18 active cases were linked to the outbreaks -- 14 patients and four staff -- as of Monday. 
  
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• Man shot and killed by Alberta RCMP was carrying rifle: ASIRT

  21-09-2020 22:49 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team says a man who was shot and killed by the RCMP over the weekend was carrying a firearm and "intended an armed confrontation with police."
  
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• Man killed by RCMP in Calling Lake had loaded rifle, ASIRT says

  21-09-2020 22:33 via cbc.ca
  
  A man shot and killed by RCMP officers in Calling Lake on Sunday was armed with loaded a .30-30 rifle, the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team said Monday.
  
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• New CPR board created in Edmonton to help with COVID-19 resuscitation - TimminsToday

  21-09-2020 22:18 via timminstoday.com
  
  New CPR board created in Edmonton to help with COVID-19 resuscitation  TimminsToday
  
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• New CPR board created in Alberta to help with COVID-19 resuscitation

  21-09-2020 22:11 via globalnews.ca
  
  A new piece of medical equipment created at the University of Alberta may help doctors find a quicker and safer way to resuscitate patients who go into cardiac arrest due to COVID-19.
  
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• Edmonton afternoon weather forecast: Monday, September 21, 2020 | Watch News Videos Online - Globalnews.ca

  21-09-2020 21:45 via globalnews.ca
  
  Edmonton afternoon weather forecast: Monday, September 21, 2020 | Watch News Videos Online  Globalnews.ca
  
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• Edmonton afternoon weather forecast: Monday, September 21, 2020

  21-09-2020 21:45 via globalnews.ca
  
  Here’s Jesse Beyer’sMonday, September 21, 2020 Global News at Noon afternoon weather forecast for Edmonton, Alberta and the surrounding area.
  
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• Despite fears, frustrations, Alberta school year off to 'positive' start, top doctor says

  21-09-2020 21:30 via cbc.ca
  
  While two schools are now under the "watch" category and 17 others have outbreaks of two to four cases, Dr. Deena Hinshaw says she's pleased with what she called a "positive" start to a school year unlike any in history.
  
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• Alberta completes almost 35,000 COVID-19 tests, reports 358 new cases over weekend

  21-09-2020 21:30 via cbc.ca
  
  Alberta conducted almost 35,000 COVID-19 tests over the weekend and reported a total of 358 new cases of the illness.
  
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• Chromebook shortage leaves parents scrambling for online learning

  21-09-2020 20:56 via cbc.ca
  
  Chromebooks are in short supply in Edmonton as thousands of students move to online learning.
  
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• Shell to cut up to 40% from oil and gas production to prepare for energy transition

  21-09-2020 20:50 via globalnews.ca
  
  Shell now wants to focus its oil and gas production on a few key hubs, including the Gulf of Mexico, Nigeria and the North Sea, the sources said.
  
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• Alberta colleges receive $2M from province for innovative research projects

  21-09-2020 20:50 via globalnews.ca
  
  As part of Alberta's Research Capacity Program, the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, Red Deer College and Olds College are receiving almost $2.1 million in grants.
  
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• Man shot by Edmonton police had gun, was breaking lifetime firearms ban: ASIRT

  21-09-2020 20:36 via globalnews.ca
  
  The armed man shot by Edmonton police officers during a confrontation Friday was the subject of three court-ordered lifetime bans on possessing firearms and/or ammunition, ASIRT said.
  
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• Edmonton police commitment to improve relations with racialized, underserved communities

  21-09-2020 20:36 via globalnews.ca
  
  Edmonton’s police chief said he is committed to take action to improve relationships with Black, Indigenous and other racialized and underserved communities in the city. Fletcher Kent has the details on the noon news.
  
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• Man killed by Edmonton police had gun, was breaking lifetime firearms ban: ASIRT | Watch News Videos Online - Globalnews.ca

  21-09-2020 20:27 via globalnews.ca
  
  Man killed by Edmonton police had gun, was breaking lifetime firearms ban: ASIRT | Watch News Videos Online  Globalnews.ca
  
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• Man killed by Edmonton police had gun, was breaking lifetime firearms ban: ASIRT

  21-09-2020 20:27 via globalnews.ca
  
  The man shot by Edmonton police officers in a confrontation Friday had three court-ordered lifetime bans on possessing firearms and/or ammunition, ASIRT said.
  
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• Edmonton police chief releases commitment to take action to improve relations with racialized, underserved communities

  21-09-2020 20:25 via globalnews.ca
  
  Edmonton's police chief said he is committed to take action to improve relationships with racialized and underserved communities in the city. 
  
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• Man killed by Edmonton police Friday had loaded shotgun, ASIRT says

  21-09-2020 20:21 via cbc.ca
  
  A man shot and killed by Edmonton police Friday afternoon near 118th Avenue and 69th Street was armed with a loaded 12-gauge semi-automatic shotgun, the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team said Monday.
  
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• 'Strong gas smell' in south Edmonton results in more than 50 calls to firefighters - CTV News Edmonton

  21-09-2020 20:14 via edmonton.ctvnews.ca
  
  'Strong gas smell' in south Edmonton results in more than 50 calls to firefighters  CTV News Edmonton
  
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• Alberta’s top doctor to offer update on province’s COVID-19 response Monday

  21-09-2020 19:37 via globalnews.ca
  
  Dr. Deena Hinshaw is scheduled to hold a news conference on Monday afternoon to provide an update on the COVID-19 situation in Alberta.
  
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• Edmonton model compiles list of photographers who can shoot diverse skin tones and bodies - CBC.ca

  21-09-2020 19:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Edmonton model compiles list of photographers who can shoot diverse skin tones and bodies  CBC.ca
  
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• Edmonton model compiles list of photographers who can shoot diverse skin tones and bodies

  21-09-2020 19:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Edmonton model Suvi Sharma put a call out on her Instagram account for photographers who know how to shoot and edit diverse skin tones and bodies. She has since compiled a list of 26 photographers.
  
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• Federal, provincial battle over carbon tax goes before Supreme Court this week

  21-09-2020 18:44 via cbc.ca
  
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's carbon tax is going on trial Tuesday. The Supreme Court of Canada is set to hear appeals in three separate cases to determine if the federal carbon-tax legislation is constitutional or if it encroaches unacceptably on areas of provincial jurisdiction.
  
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• On Location: Mighty Millions Lottery Grand Prize Showhome

  21-09-2020 18:42 via globalnews.ca
  
  Mighty Millions Lottery is your chance to win big while doing something bigger – changing a child’s life! When you buy a ticket, you’re investing in the best children’s physical and mental health programs, equipment, training and research at the Stollery Children’s Hospital—the most specialized children’s hospital in Western Canada—and in communities across northern Alberta....
  
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• TSN Hockey Draft Primer: Edmonton Oilers - TSN

  21-09-2020 18:01 via tsn.ca
  
  TSN Hockey Draft Primer: Edmonton Oilers  TSN
  
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• Federal government commits $1B for cities to buy motels, hotels for rapid-housing program

  21-09-2020 18:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  The rapid-housing funds can be used to buy properties being sold because of the COVID-19 pandemic, or to build new modular units.
  
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• What you need to know about COVID-19 in Alberta on Monday, Sept. 21

  21-09-2020 17:51 via cbc.ca
  
  A COVID-19 outbreak has been declared on three units at the Foothills Medical Centre in Calgary after 10 patients and two staff members tested positive, according to Alberta Health Services. Provincial officials will release infection numbers from the weekend on Monday.
  
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• 5 people test positive for coronavirus at University of Alberta residence

  21-09-2020 17:37 via globalnews.ca
  
  A confirmed outbreak of COVID-19 at a student residence on the main campus of the University of Alberta means there will be no varsity athletics activities on the campus for the next 14 days.
  
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• COVID-19 outbreak declared at men's residence on University of Alberta campus

  21-09-2020 16:37 via cbc.ca
  
  A COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at a men's residence on the University of Alberta campus, forcing nearly 20 people into isolation.
  
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• COVID-19 outbreak declared at Calgary hospital after 10 patients, 2 staff test positive

  21-09-2020 16:35 via cbc.ca
  
  A COVID-19 outbreak has been declared on three units at the Foothills Medical Centre in Calgary after 10 patients and two staff members tested positive, according to Alberta Health Services. 
  
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• TC Energy chief executive Russ Girling to retire at the end of the year

  21-09-2020 16:12 via globalnews.ca
  
  TC Energy Corp. says chief executive Russ Girling will retire at the end of this year.
  
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• TC Energy CEO Russ Girling retiring with Keystone XL pipeline still unfinished

  21-09-2020 16:12 via globalnews.ca
  
  TC Energy Corp. says chief executive Russ Girling will retire at the end of this year.
  
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• Edmonton weather for Monday, September 21 - CTV News Edmonton

  21-09-2020 15:10 via edmonton.ctvnews.ca
  
  Edmonton weather for Monday, September 21  CTV News Edmonton
  
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• Edmonton weather: September is the Schitt's - Edmonton Journal

  21-09-2020 15:07 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Edmonton weather: September is the Schitt's  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Hardisty, the 'nerve centre' of Alberta's oil industry, loses its only school

  21-09-2020 14:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Canada's most critical oil pipelines to the U.S. all start in Hardisty, Alberta. Now, the town has no school.
  
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• Alberta campground bookings nearly double as people look to escape close to home

  21-09-2020 14:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Despite a delayed start to the season, and capacity restrictions, Albertans flooded the provincial campsite booking system this summer.
  
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• Supreme Court set to hear provinces’ appeals over Trudeau’s carbon tax

  21-09-2020 12:50 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Supreme Court of Canada is set to hear appeals in three separate cases to determine if the federal carbon-tax legislation is constitutional or if it encroaches unacceptably on areas of provincial jurisdiction.
  
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• Alberta could lead Canada in wind and solar power by 2025, expert says

  21-09-2020 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Growth in Alberta's renewable energy sector should continue to trend upwards, experts say, with one forecast expecting that a surge of projects could have the province poised to lead the nation in utility-scale wind and solar capacity as early as 2025.
  
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• Edmonton council endorses Indigenous names for city's revamped wards - CBC.ca

  21-09-2020 09:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Edmonton council endorses Indigenous names for city's revamped wards  CBC.ca
  
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• Sheahan, Ennis are UFA's on the hot seat as Edmonton Oilers seek to upgrade roster - Edmonton Journal

  21-09-2020 08:15 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Sheahan, Ennis are UFA's on the hot seat as Edmonton Oilers seek to upgrade roster  Edmonton Journal
  
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• 1 dead, 1 injured following shooting in rural southwest Edmonton

  21-09-2020 04:51 via globalnews.ca
  
  A 65-year-old man was taken to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries following a shooting at a rural Edmonton property in the area of 173 Street and Highway 19 Saturday evening.
  
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