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• Calgary added to COVID-19 watch list, Edmonton numbers still concerning: Hinshaw

  16-10-2020 23:56 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw said the city of Calgary was being added to the COVID-19 watch list, adding social gatherings have contributed to many cases. She said she continues to be concerned with Edmonton’s high numbers and urged people to follow the voluntary measures aimed at curbing the spread. She...
  
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• New COVID-19 outbreaks at Edmonton area hospitals

  16-10-2020 23:55 via globalnews.ca
  
  Dr. Deena Hinshaw said recent COVID-19 outbreaks at hospital – including the Misericordia, University of Alberta and Leduc hospitals and Foothills Medical Centre – are one of the reasons for high hospitalization numbers in Alberta.
  
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• 54% of Alberta's 2,836 COVID-19 cases are in Edmonton Zone | Watch News Videos Online - Globalnews.ca

  16-10-2020 23:54 via globalnews.ca
  
  54% of Alberta's 2,836 COVID-19 cases are in Edmonton Zone | Watch News Videos Online  Globalnews.ca
  
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• 54% of Alberta’s 2,836 COVID-19 cases are in Edmonton Zone

  16-10-2020 23:54 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw updates the COVID-19 numbers for the province on Friday, Oct. 16, 2020, when there were 2,836 active cases – more than half of which were in the Edmonton Zone. Hinshaw also updated the cases in schools.
  
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• Edmonton police charge man, issue warrant for another in 2019 slaying at Dwayne's Home - Edmonton Journal

  16-10-2020 23:43 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Edmonton police charge man, issue warrant for another in 2019 slaying at Dwayne's Home  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Police charge 1 man, issue arrest warrant for 2nd in 2019 homicide at Edmonton lodging house

  16-10-2020 23:37 via globalnews.ca
  
  Edmonton police charged 44-year-old Adam Bridgen with second-degree murder on Oct. 7 in connection to the death of a man at Dwayne's Home last October. 
  
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• Alberta health minister moves forward with changes to EMS dispatch despite opposition from mayors, first responders

  16-10-2020 23:37 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Alberta government is moving forward with a contentious proposal to centralize EMS dispatch services despite opposition from mayors of the municipalities that will be impacted, as well as some emergency responders.
  
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• Man charged after report of possible abduction and police pursuit in Taber, Alta.

  16-10-2020 23:29 via globalnews.ca
  
  "Police pursued the vehicle due to the potential seriousness of the abduction," Taber Police said in a release posted to their Facebook page.
  
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• Notley unveils NDP hydrogen plan; exploring pipeline and green hydrogen among 11 proposals - Edmonton Journal

  16-10-2020 23:28 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Notley unveils NDP hydrogen plan; exploring pipeline and green hydrogen among 11 proposals  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Grande Prairie surgeon denies targeting Black colleague with noose

  16-10-2020 23:23 via cbc.ca
  
  A white Grande Prairie surgeon denies he targeted a Black surgical assistant in June 2016 by tying a noose and then taping it to the operating room door at Grande Prairie’s Queen Elizabeth II Hospital.
  
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• Snow dodges Edmonton but hits hard to the south and west - CTV Edmonton

  16-10-2020 23:13 via edmonton.ctvnews.ca
  
  Snow dodges Edmonton but hits hard to the south and west  CTV Edmonton
  
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• Shandro proceeds with EMS consolidation despite pushback from mayors

  16-10-2020 22:12 via cbc.ca
  
  In a letter to the mayors, obtained by CBC News, Shandro wrote that he has considered the different sides of the issue but is moving ahead with the transition. 
  
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• Edmonton Oilers Dodged a Bullet Missing Out on Jacob Markstrom - The Hockey Writers

  16-10-2020 21:30 via thehockeywriters.com
  
  Edmonton Oilers Dodged a Bullet Missing Out on Jacob Markstrom  The Hockey Writers
  
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• Alberta reports 332 new cases of COVID-19, no new deaths

  16-10-2020 21:30 via cbc.ca
  
  The number of active cases in the province is now 2,836 up from 2,738 on Thursday.
  
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• RCMP Major Crimes investigating human remains found in Maskwacis house fire

  16-10-2020 21:13 via globalnews.ca
  
  The identity of the person who was found dead has not yet been confirmed. 
  
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• Will Alberta students be able to apply for university without a diploma exam mark?

  16-10-2020 21:10 via globalnews.ca
  
  Earlier this week, Alberta Education said diploma exams will be optional for students this October and November.
  
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• ACAC to explore options to conduct post-secondary athletics this winter and spring

  16-10-2020 20:44 via globalnews.ca
  
  The ACAC -- the governing body for intercollegiate athletics in Alberta -- made the decision during a special general meeting on Thursday.
  
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• Dog yoga and fitness aims to foster new bond between owner and hound

  16-10-2020 20:32 via cbc.ca
  
  Dog yoga is now a thing in Edmonton. Sarah Keller from Sit Stay Squat explains.
  
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• Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference to explore options to hold a season this winter and spring

  16-10-2020 20:32 via globalnews.ca
  
  The ACAC — the governing body for athletics at Alberta colleges like NAIT — has decided to continue to explore ways to hold a season of post-secondary athletics this winter and spring amid the COVID-19 pandemic. As Nicole Stillger explains, it comes after other college and university organizations pulled the plug on the season.
  
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• Dutch elm disease a constant threat to Edmonton's tree population

  16-10-2020 20:24 via cbc.ca
  
  Elm trees have come to symbolize something special in Edmonton but Dutch elm disease has the potential to change our city streetscapes. Christopher Dunn, executive director Cornell Botanic Gardens and Sarah McPike, biological sciences technologist with the City of Edmonton explain.
  
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• Future of Edmonton's Winter City program uncertain - CBC.ca

  16-10-2020 20:22 via cbc.ca
  
  Future of Edmonton's Winter City program uncertain  CBC.ca
  
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• Future of Edmonton's Winter City program uncertain

  16-10-2020 20:22 via cbc.ca
  
  Edmonton's Winter City program, which has earned national and international attention and accolades, is on pause due to the pandemic.
  
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• Hinshaw to provide COVID-19 update for Alberta Friday afternoon

  16-10-2020 20:04 via globalnews.ca
  
  Dr. Deena Hinshaw is scheduled to update Alberta's COVID-19 situation on Friday afternoon.
  
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• End of an era: Mom and pop hardware stores now a thing of the past

  16-10-2020 19:51 via cbc.ca
  
  Back in October 2000, CBC Edmonton spoke with Hank Hoekstra about the death knell of neighbourhood hardware stores thanks to big box store competition.
  
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• Coventry Homes' Oilers Fan Cave 2020 is a breakaway hit - Edmonton Journal

  16-10-2020 19:44 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Coventry Homes' Oilers Fan Cave 2020 is a breakaway hit  Edmonton Journal
  
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• The Loop: Health care overhaul

  16-10-2020 19:30 via cbc.ca
  
  Take a listen to Episode 31 of CBC Edmonton's weekly podcast, The Loop.
  
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• Occupancy rising amid falling rents as new projects hit Edmonton market, report finds - Edmonton Journal

  16-10-2020 19:11 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Occupancy rising amid falling rents as new projects hit Edmonton market, report finds  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Man wields concrete statue to save young woman from bear mauling in Hay River, N.W.T.

  16-10-2020 19:02 via cbc.ca
  
  A young woman from Hay River, N.W.T., was flown to hospital in Edmonton after being mauled by a bear early Friday morning. The attack happened near the home of Roy Helmer, who managed to hit the animal with a concrete statue and drag the victim to safety.
  
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• Pandemic pushes paint trends toward comfort colours - Edmonton Journal

  16-10-2020 18:57 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Pandemic pushes paint trends toward comfort colours  Edmonton Journal
  
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• COVID-19 outbreak at Edmonton shelter grows, heightening concerns for homeless population - CBC.ca

  16-10-2020 18:57 via cbc.ca
  
  COVID-19 outbreak at Edmonton shelter grows, heightening concerns for homeless population  CBC.ca
  
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• COVID-19 outbreak at Edmonton shelter grows, heightening concerns for homeless population

  16-10-2020 18:57 via cbc.ca
  
  Cases of COVID-19 linked to an outbreak of the disease at the Hope Mission homeless shelter have more than doubled in less than a month, aggravating concerns about the prospect of wider spread among the city's most vulnerable.
  
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• Snowfall warning issued for Trans-Canada Highway in B.C.’s Southern Interior

  16-10-2020 18:54 via globalnews.ca
  
  The warning area stretches from Eagle Pass near Revelstoke to the Alberta border.
  
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• Edmonton man facing sex assault charges involving 2 teen girls is in Winnipeg, police say

  16-10-2020 18:51 via globalnews.ca
  
  Aaron Renee Prasad-Pal, 24, is considered armed and dangerous and shouldn't be approached, Winnipeg police said Friday.
  
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• Edmonton man accused of luring teens through Snapchat believed to be in Winnipeg: police - CBC.ca

  16-10-2020 18:48 via cbc.ca
  
  Edmonton man accused of luring teens through Snapchat believed to be in Winnipeg: police  CBC.ca
  
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• Edmonton man accused of luring teens through Snapchat believed to be in Winnipeg: police

  16-10-2020 18:48 via cbc.ca
  
  Winnipeg police are asking the public to be on the lookout for an Edmonton man wanted in connection with several offences in Alberta, including three counts of luring a child under the age of 16.
  
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• What you need to know about COVID-19 in Alberta on Friday, Oct. 16

  16-10-2020 18:41 via cbc.ca
  
  The City of Edmonton is bringing in additional COVID-19 measures in response to voluntary health restrictions in the Edmonton zone announced last week. The measures mainly affect capacity at city facilities and events, as well as some changes to transit.
  
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• Guns out at Edmonton Ski Club as snowing begins - CTV News Edmonton

  16-10-2020 17:27 via edmonton.ctvnews.ca
  
  Guns out at Edmonton Ski Club as snowing begins  CTV News Edmonton
  
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• Edmonton Oilers' Acquisition of Kyle Turris Fills Major Void on Third Line - The Hockey Writers

  16-10-2020 16:26 via thehockeywriters.com
  
  Edmonton Oilers' Acquisition of Kyle Turris Fills Major Void on Third Line  The Hockey Writers
  
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• Edmonton COVID-19 Cases Are Climbing So High That The City Just Added New Health Rules - Narcity Canada

  16-10-2020 16:05 via narcity.com
  
  Edmonton COVID-19 Cases Are Climbing So High That The City Just Added New Health Rules  Narcity Canada
  
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• Intense cold front with snow squalls headed for Alberta, Environment Canada warns

  16-10-2020 15:27 via cbc.ca
  
  Most of the southern part of Alberta is in store for an intense bout of winter weather later today as a cold front from British Columbia descends on the province.
  
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• Edmonton weather for Friday, October 16 - CTV News Edmonton

  16-10-2020 15:09 via edmonton.ctvnews.ca
  
  Edmonton weather for Friday, October 16  CTV News Edmonton
  
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• Hockey Edmonton starts season with cohort groups to keep teams safe — and players playing - CBC.ca

  16-10-2020 15:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Hockey Edmonton starts season with cohort groups to keep teams safe — and players playing  CBC.ca
  
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• Hockey Edmonton starts season with cohort groups to keep teams safe — and players playing

  16-10-2020 15:00 via cbc.ca
  
  It may be a pandemic but hockey season is starting up for players of hockey Edmonton, although health measures have made things a little different.
  
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• Homicide victim in northeast Edmonton died of gunshot wounds, police say

  16-10-2020 14:43 via cbc.ca
  
  The victim has been identified as Justin Wade Highet and the manner of death was homicide, police said in a news release Thursday night.
  
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• Edmonton man to stand trial for Laverdiere's murder - CTV News Edmonton

  16-10-2020 14:39 via edmonton.ctvnews.ca
  
  Edmonton man to stand trial for Laverdiere's murder  CTV News Edmonton
  
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• Police searching for suspect after man shot to death in northeast Edmonton - Edmonton Journal

  16-10-2020 14:31 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Police searching for suspect after man shot to death in northeast Edmonton  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Friday's letters: Explain the savings in privatization - Edmonton Journal

  16-10-2020 14:04 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Friday's letters: Explain the savings in privatization  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Edmonton singer-songwriter Martin Kerr turns focus from COVID-19 outdoor tour to new album - Edmonton Journal

  16-10-2020 14:04 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Edmonton singer-songwriter Martin Kerr turns focus from COVID-19 outdoor tour to new album  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Pembina Institute sets conditions for participating in Alberta inquiry into environmentalist foreign funding

  16-10-2020 14:00 via cbc.ca
  
  The Pembina Institute wants Commissioner Steve Allan to meet six conditions before it will consider participating in a public inquiry into the alleged foreign funding of Canadian environmental organizations. 
  
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• OPINION | Alberta sets off once again down the hydrogen highway

  16-10-2020 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Many who lost their shirts, and their homes, when hydrogen stock collapsed in the early 2000s might be asking, “What is different this time round?” And the answer is …everything, including the colour of the hydrogen.
  
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