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• Edmonton public calls for return of COVID-19 contract tracing as 12 schools report outbreaks - Edmonton Journal

  28-09-2021 23:29 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Edmonton public calls for return of COVID-19 contract tracing as 12 schools report outbreaks  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Second UCP MLA publicly calls out Jason Kenney's leadership

  28-09-2021 23:15 via cbc.ca
  
  Angela Pitt, the MLA for Airdrie-East, was asked by a reporter at an unrelated news conference on Tuesday if she had confidence in Kenney’s leadership of the UCP.
  
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• Global Edmonton supports the Fall Home Show

  28-09-2021 22:53 via globalnews.ca
  
  Is your do-it-yourself a don’t? Get real home advice from trusted local experts at the Edmonton Fall Home Show running October 15 to 17.
  
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• 78% of Edmonton public schools have COVID-19 cases; ‘We have an incomplete picture’

  28-09-2021 22:42 via globalnews.ca
  
  Trustees wrote a "strongly worded" letter to the province, asking it to bring back contact tracing, mandatory isolation for close contacts and sharing COVID-19 data with schools. 
  
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• COVID-19 complaints flood Alberta Health Services in week since new restrictions

  28-09-2021 22:37 via cbc.ca
  
  Alberta Health Services says they’ve received more than 1,347 complaints and requests related to COVID-19 public health orders in the week since new restrictions went into effect on Sept. 20.
  
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• Edmonton mayoral candidates: Mike Nickel | CTV News - CTV Edmonton

  28-09-2021 22:12 via edmonton.ctvnews.ca
  
  Edmonton mayoral candidates: Mike Nickel | CTV News  CTV Edmonton
  
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• United Conservative Party removes vice-president who spoke out against Kenney's leadership

  28-09-2021 22:03 via cbc.ca
  
  A high-ranking member of the United Conservative Party who has been publicly demanding the resignation of Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has been removed from his position as a party vice-president and director.
  
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• Alberta Teachers' Association calls for vaccine mandate for teachers

  28-09-2021 21:50 via cbc.ca
  
  The Alberta Teachers’ Association said Tuesday it would support the government or individual school boards that implement a vaccine mandate for teachers.
  
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• Alberta man drops opposition to COVID-19 vaccine after traumatic ICU stay

  28-09-2021 21:47 via cbc.ca
  
  A Calgarian who adamantly opposed COVID-19 vaccinations until he caught the virus and spent nearly two weeks in an ICU fighting for his life is now sharing his story in hopes it'll persuade other vaccine-hesitant people to change their minds.
  
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• Trudeau says federal supports will ‘kick back in’ if Alberta goes into COVID-19 lockdown

  28-09-2021 21:29 via globalnews.ca
  
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Tuesday that federal supports for businesses and individuals would “kick back in” if Alberta’s government chooses to reintroduce a COVID-19 lockdown, considering rising infection rates. Trudeau said he would speak to Alberta Premier Jason Kenney on Wednesday.
  
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• COVID-19: Alberta MLA under fire for comments on AHS’ handling of pandemic

  28-09-2021 21:05 via globalnews.ca
  
  Lac Ste. Anne-Parkland MLA Shane Getson has come under fire for comments made on Facebook regarding AHS' handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• ‘Burnt out and pushed beyond their limits’: nurses struggle to work and care for own families

  28-09-2021 20:17 via globalnews.ca
  
  Nurses across the country say the fourth wave is pushing them to exhaustion and it's taking a toll on their families.
  
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• Nurses struggle to work and care for their own families

  28-09-2021 20:09 via globalnews.ca
  
  All families have been impacted by COVID-19, but many health-care workers say they are exhausted caring for so many sick patients and it’s taking a toll on their own families. Kendra Slugoski reports.
  
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• RCMP investigate Red Deer armed carjacking, potentially linked to Lacombe incident

  28-09-2021 19:55 via globalnews.ca
  
  RCMP are investigating two separate armed carjackings in Red Deer and Lacombe that occurred on Sept. 27. The male suspect remains in hospital.
  
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• Reality check: Comparing Alberta’s COVID-19 vaccine uptake after $100 incentive and passport

  28-09-2021 19:47 via globalnews.ca
  
  Kenney said 120,000 people have received their first vaccine shot since a $100 incentive was announced — but he failed to mention how the vaccine passport increased uptake.
  
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• Alberta to add hospitals, clinics to Bill 1 to protect health access from COVID-19 protests

  28-09-2021 19:34 via globalnews.ca
  
  As of Monday, Alberta Health Services had 370 ICU beds, including 197 additional surge spaces, a 114 per cent increase over the baseline of 173.
  
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• Alberta premier, health and justice ministers to join Hinshaw for Tuesday’s COVID-19 update

  28-09-2021 19:34 via globalnews.ca
  
  As of Monday, Alberta Health Services had 370 ICU beds, including 197 additional surge spaces, a 114 per cent increase over the baseline of 173.
  
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• Portpass app may have exposed hundreds of thousands of users' personal data

  28-09-2021 19:22 via cbc.ca
  
  Private proof-of-vaccination app Portpass exposed personal information, including the driver's licences, of what might be hundreds of thousands of users by leaving its website unsecured. 
  
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• Protesters to be banned from blocking access to Alberta hospitals, health-care facilities

  28-09-2021 19:16 via cbc.ca
  
  Alberta's hospitals and other facilities providing health services will soon be protected by the Critical Infrastructure Defence Act, Premier Jason Kenney announced on Tuesday.
  
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• Premier Jason Kenney, Dr. Deena Hinshaw to provide update on COVID-19 in Alberta

  28-09-2021 19:16 via cbc.ca
  
  Alberta Premier Jason Kenney will be joined by two government ministers and Dr. Deena Hinshaw, the chief medical officer of health, at a COVID-19 update at 3:30 p.m. MT. You can watch it live here.
  
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• Alberta to list hospitals as critical infrastructure in response to anti-vaccination protests

  28-09-2021 19:16 via cbc.ca
  
  Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is announcing that hospitals and other facilities providing health services will soon be protected by the Critical Infrastructure Defence Act.
  
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• Alberta bans anti-vaccination protests, all other demonstrations outside health-care facilities

  28-09-2021 19:16 via cbc.ca
  
  Alberta's hospitals and other facilities providing health services will soon be protected by the Critical Infrastructure Defence Act, Premier Jason Kenney announced on Tuesday.
  
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• Woman in hospital after collision with moose - Edmonton Journal

  28-09-2021 18:41 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Woman in hospital after collision with moose  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Albertans dying from COVID-19 at more than three times the Canadian average

  28-09-2021 18:34 via cbc.ca
  
  Albertans are dying from COVID-19 at more than three times the rate of the Canadian average as the province is hammered by the pandemic’s devastating fourth wave.
  
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• Albertans dying from COVID-19 at more than three times the average Canadian rate

  28-09-2021 18:34 via cbc.ca
  
  Albertans are dying from COVID-19 at more than three times the average Canadian rate as the province is hammered by the pandemic's devastating fourth wave.
  
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• Edmonton Elks look to stay perfect on the road Tuesday as they face the Redblacks - Global News

  28-09-2021 16:54 via globalnews.ca
  
  Edmonton Elks look to stay perfect on the road Tuesday as they face the Redblacks  Global News
  
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• Edmonton Elks look to stay perfect on the road Tuesday as they face the Redblacks

  28-09-2021 16:54 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Edmonton Elks visit the Ottawa Redblacks in a rare Tuesday night CFL tilt, looking to break a two-game losing streak and stay perfect on the road.
  
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• Alberta’s painting pup gains world recognition

  28-09-2021 16:52 via globalnews.ca
  
  Rogan the talented Australian Shepherd raises money for local dog rescues through his creative paintings.
  
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• Edify Magazine on what you’ll find in the October 2021 issue

  28-09-2021 16:51 via globalnews.ca
  
  Edify Magazine editor Steve Sandor previews the October 2021 issue of the Edmonton-based magazine.
  
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• How Albertans can mark the first National Day for Truth & Reconciliation

  28-09-2021 16:43 via globalnews.ca
  
  Charlene Bearhead, the director of reconciliation with Canadian Geographic, explains some ways that Albertans can mark the first National Day for Truth & Reconciliation.
  
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• Everything you need to know about COVID-19 in Alberta on Tuesday, Sept. 28

  28-09-2021 16:31 via cbc.ca
  
  Alberta saw an average more than 1,700 new COVID-19 cases each day from Friday through to Sunday. The province now has more than 21,000 active cases and there were 23 more deaths over the weekend. There are now 265 people in intensive care with the illness.
  
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• Conversation with Edmonton mayoral candidates: Kim Krushell

  28-09-2021 15:41 via globalnews.ca
  
  Edmonton mayoral candidate Kim Krushell joined Global News Morning Edmonton to share her vision for the city ahead of the Oct. 18 municipal election.
  
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• Keith Gerein: Council's departing captain takes controversial step to keep Edmonton on course - Edmonton Journal

  28-09-2021 15:36 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Keith Gerein: Council's departing captain takes controversial step to keep Edmonton on course  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Josh Classen's Weather Blog: Edmonton weather for Sept. 28 - CTV News Edmonton

  28-09-2021 15:12 via edmonton.ctvnews.ca
  
  Josh Classen's Weather Blog: Edmonton weather for Sept. 28  CTV News Edmonton
  
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• Josh Classen's Weather Blog: Edmonton weather for Sept. 28 - CTV Edmonton

  28-09-2021 15:12 via edmonton.ctvnews.ca
  
  Josh Classen's Weather Blog: Edmonton weather for Sept. 28  CTV Edmonton
  
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• Home energy labels would lower emissions, reduce mystery for buyers, says Edmonton mayor - CBC.ca

  28-09-2021 15:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Home energy labels would lower emissions, reduce mystery for buyers, says Edmonton mayor  CBC.ca
  
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• Home energy labels would lower emissions, reduce mystery for buyers, says Edmonton mayor

  28-09-2021 15:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Mandatory energy labels for all homes is one of a handful of "big ideas" that Edmonton's outgoing mayor is leaving behind for the next city council.
  
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• Edmonton early morning weather forecast: Tuesday, September 28, 2021

  28-09-2021 14:22 via globalnews.ca
  
  Here’s Mike Sobel’s Tuesday, September 28, 2021 early morning weather forecast for Edmonton, Alberta and the surrounding area.
  
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• Pfizer-BioNTech submit data to U.S. FDA for COVID-19 vaccine in younger children

  28-09-2021 13:18 via cbc.ca
  
  Pfizer Inc. and BioNTech SE submitted initial trial data for their COVID-19 vaccine in children aged 5 to 11 to U.S. regulators on Tuesday and said they would make a formal request for emergency use authorization in the coming weeks.
  
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• Pfizer and BioNTech submit data to U.S. FDA for COVID-19 vaccine in younger children

  28-09-2021 13:18 via cbc.ca
  
  Pfizer Inc. and BioNTech SE submitted initial trial data for their COVID-19 vaccine in children aged 5 to 11 to U.S. regulators on Tuesday and said they would make a formal request for emergency use authorization in the coming weeks.
  
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• How Indigenous scientists are using biomedical research to seek 'genomic justice'

  28-09-2021 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  For decades, non-Indigenous scientists have taken samples from Indigenous people for future studies, often without clear consent. But a new generation of Indigenous scientists is taking biomedical research in a new direction — asking important questions about who controls the research process and the data derived from it.
  
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• 25 Date Ideas For This Fall in Edmonton - To Do Canada

  28-09-2021 09:00 via todocanada.ca
  25 Date Ideas For This Fall in Edmonton  To Do Canada
  
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• Edmonton election ward profile: Anirniq | CTV News - CTV News Edmonton

  28-09-2021 06:16 via edmonton.ctvnews.ca
  
  Edmonton election ward profile: Anirniq | CTV News  CTV News Edmonton
  
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• Cadence Weapon captures Polaris Music Prize for hip-hop album ‘Parallel World’

  28-09-2021 06:02 via globalnews.ca
  
  Cadence Weapon has won the 2021 Polaris Music Prize for his album "Parallel World.''
  
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• COVID-19: Crowded, unmasked patrons in Edmonton bars draw concern

  28-09-2021 05:47 via globalnews.ca
  
  Experts say a weekend of fun in various Edmonton bars could have a ripple effect on the city’s hospitals. They say this return to normal comes too soon as COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths continue to mount. Morgan Black explains.
  
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• Edmonton weather forecast: Sept. 27, 2021

  28-09-2021 05:39 via globalnews.ca
  
  Here’s Jesse Beyer’s Monday, Sept. 27, 2021 evening weather forecast for Edmonton and the surrounding area.
  
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• Catholic bishops pledge $30M for residential school survivors, AFN expresses skepticism

  28-09-2021 04:55 via cbc.ca
  
  Canada's Catholic bishops on Monday said they would give $30 million to help support survivors of the residential school system, a pledge met with cautious optimism by survivors, the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) and others.
  
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• Edmonton Oilers power play poised for another big season - Global News

  28-09-2021 04:43 via globalnews.ca
  
  Edmonton Oilers power play poised for another big season  Global News
  
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• Edmonton Oilers power play poised for another big season

  28-09-2021 04:43 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Edmonton Oilers' power play was unstoppable in practice Monday morning at Rogers Place.
  
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• Campaign by Alberta’s energy war room aims to promote Canadian oil to Americans

  28-09-2021 03:42 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Canadian Energy Centre has launched a high-profile "awareness campaign," hoping to convince Americans their country should import more Canadian oil.
  
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