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• COVID-19 in Alberta: 990 people in hospital as of Wednesday

  06-04-2022 23:48 via globalnews.ca
  
  On Wednesday, there were 990 people in Alberta hospitals with COVID-19. Over the last week, there have been 5,549 new, lab-confirmed cases in the province.
  
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• Feral pigs may outsmart Alberta's new bounty hunters, boar expert warns

  06-04-2022 23:21 via cbc.ca
  
  An open hunt intended to eradicate Alberta’s wild boar population may instead make the feral swine more elusive to bounty hunters, a researcher warns.
  
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• David Kilgour, longtime MP who quit 2 different parties for ideological reasons, dies at 81

  06-04-2022 22:59 via cbc.ca
  
  David Kilgour, a former cabinet minister known in Ottawa for his fierce independent streak and dedication to human rights causes, has died at 81.
  
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• Edmonton golfers rejoice: Driving range at Victoria Golf Course opens Thursday - Global News

  06-04-2022 22:36 via globalnews.ca
  
  Edmonton golfers rejoice: Driving range at Victoria Golf Course opens Thursday  Global News
  
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• Edmonton golfers rejoice: Driving range at Victoria Golf Course opens Thursday

  06-04-2022 22:36 via globalnews.ca
  
  The 61-stall driving range will be open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. from April 7 - 14. After that, the driving range will be open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day. 
  
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• ATA calls teacher-discipline bill a 'power grab' by UCP

  06-04-2022 22:16 via cbc.ca
  
  Bill 15 proposes the creation of a new teaching profession commissioner to take over teacher discipline in Alberta. The Alberta Teachers' Association would retain its function as the union for the majority of the province's teachers. 
  
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• Albertans rally to support public health-care system

  06-04-2022 21:34 via globalnews.ca
  
  The rallies were organized by the group Protect our Province Alberta, which believes public health is a fundamental human right.
  
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• Edmonton soccer star Alphonso Davies makes return from myocarditis in Champions League match

  06-04-2022 21:30 via globalnews.ca
  
  Edmonton soccer phenom Alphonso Davies hadn't played since Dec. 17 after developing symptoms of myocarditis, a mild heart condition, following a bout of COVID-19.
  
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• Former PC and Wildrose MLAs issue open letter supporting Kenney’s leadership

  06-04-2022 20:20 via globalnews.ca
  
  In an open letter to UCP members, 19 former PC and Wildrose MLAs say voting out Jason Kenney as leader could have a disastrous effect on the next general election.
  
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• Russian climber living in Edmonton fundraising to help Ukrainians amid invasion - CBC.ca

  06-04-2022 20:13 via cbc.ca
  
  Russian climber living in Edmonton fundraising to help Ukrainians amid invasion  CBC.ca
  
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• Russian climber living in Edmonton fundraising to help Ukrainians amid invasion

  06-04-2022 20:13 via cbc.ca
  
  Konstantin Stoletov, a cancer researcher at the University of Alberta and a climber, has helped raise $20,000 and helped about 3,000 people in Ukraine.
  
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• 2 Grande Prairie schools evacuated due to ‘potential threat’: RCMP

  06-04-2022 18:45 via globalnews.ca
  
  In a news release just before 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, RCMP said there was a heavy police presence in the area of Grande Prairie Composite High School and Peace Wapiti Academy.
  
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• Alberta government to cover some costs of increased continuing care fees

  06-04-2022 18:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  Continuing care operators can raise their fees every July 1 by the rate of inflation over the previous year. That's expected to be 5.5 per cent this year.
  
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• Edmonton study finds link between air pollution and substance use disorder - CBC.ca

  06-04-2022 16:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Edmonton study finds link between air pollution and substance use disorder  CBC.ca
  
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• Edmonton study finds link between air pollution and substance use disorder

  06-04-2022 16:00 via cbc.ca
  
  A recently published study that analyzed air quality and tens of thousands of emergency department visits in Edmonton found a link between polluted air and increased hospital admissions for substance use disorders. 
  
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• Interest in e-bikes soars as Edmontonians return to commuting

  06-04-2022 15:00 via cbc.ca
  
  For the third year in a row, bike shops are busting with customers hoping to get outside this summer.This year, many customers are interested in e-bikes.
  
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• Prisoner mistreated by Alberta paramedics a 'horrifying' example of discrimination, advocates say

  06-04-2022 14:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Two Alberta paramedics forcing medication on a incapacitated seizure patient in police custody is a case study in the rampant discrimination faced by incarcerated patients, advocates say. 
  
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• Patient mistreated by Alberta paramedics a 'horrifying' example of discrimination, advocates say

  06-04-2022 14:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Two Alberta paramedics forcing medication on a incapacitated seizure patient in police custody is a case study in the rampant discrimination faced by incarcerated patients, advocates say. 
  
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• Detained man mistreated by Alberta paramedics a 'horrifying' example of discrimination, advocates say

  06-04-2022 14:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Two Alberta paramedics forcing medication on a incapacitated seizure patient in police custody is a case study in the rampant discrimination faced by incarcerated patients, advocates say. 
  
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• ​​Meet the Canadian Researcher Helping Solidify Edmonton as a Global Hub for Artificial Intelligence - Skift

  06-04-2022 09:00 via skift.com
  
  ​​Meet the Canadian Researcher Helping Solidify Edmonton as a Global Hub for Artificial Intelligence  Skift
  
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• 'Enough words': Edmonton moving forward on all 94 'calls for action' in MMIWG report - CTV News Edmonton

  06-04-2022 09:00 via edmonton.ctvnews.ca
  
  'Enough words': Edmonton moving forward on all 94 'calls for action' in MMIWG report  CTV News Edmonton
  
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• City of Edmonton looking at different options to address increase in homelessness - Global News

  06-04-2022 09:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  City of Edmonton looking at different options to address increase in homelessness  Global News
  
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• 2 dead, 1 injured in south Edmonton single-vehicle crash - CTV News Edmonton

  06-04-2022 09:00 via edmonton.ctvnews.ca
  
  2 dead, 1 injured in south Edmonton single-vehicle crash  CTV News Edmonton
  
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• Player grades: Mike Smith steals a win for sleepy Edmonton Oilers over San Jose Sharks - High River Times

  06-04-2022 07:25 via highrivertimes.com
  
  Player grades: Mike Smith steals a win for sleepy Edmonton Oilers over San Jose Sharks  High River Times
  
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• McDavid scores OT winner, extends point streak as Oilers top Sharks

  06-04-2022 07:18 via cbc.ca
  
  Connor McDavid scored 31 seconds into overtime to extend his points streak to 14 games and the Edmonton Oilers rallied to beat the San Jose Sharks 2-1 on Tuesday night for their fifth straight win.
  
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• Connor McDavid scores OT winner for Edmonton Oilers in San Jose

  06-04-2022 07:13 via globalnews.ca
  
  Connor McDavid scored in overtime to give the Edmonton Oilers a 2-1 road win over the San Jose Sharks Tuesday night.
  
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• No funding for Edmonton business impacted by construction - CTV News Edmonton

  06-04-2022 05:33 via edmonton.ctvnews.ca
  
  No funding for Edmonton business impacted by construction  CTV News Edmonton
  
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• More than 3,000 people are homeless in Edmonton according to city officials - CTV News Edmonton

  06-04-2022 04:46 via edmonton.ctvnews.ca
  
  More than 3,000 people are homeless in Edmonton according to city officials  CTV News Edmonton
  
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• Edmonton Oilers sign UAlberta Golden Bears star Noah Philp to entry-level deal - Edmonton Journal

  06-04-2022 04:26 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Edmonton Oilers sign UAlberta Golden Bears star Noah Philp to entry-level deal  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Leduc firefighter resigns in scathing speech in front of city council

  06-04-2022 03:37 via globalnews.ca
  
  A Leduc Fire Service firefighter paramedic resigned in front of city council Monday night alleging harassment and a lack of action from the city.
  
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• GAME THREAD: Edmonton Oilers @ San Jose Sharks - The Copper & Blue

  06-04-2022 03:30 via coppernblue.com
  
  GAME THREAD: Edmonton Oilers @ San Jose Sharks  The Copper & Blue
  
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• Golden Bears forward Noah Philp signs 1-year contract with Edmonton Oilers

  06-04-2022 03:26 via globalnews.ca
  
  Two days after helping the Golden Bears capture a silver medal at the U Sports men's hockey national championship, forward Noah Philp has signed an NHL contract.
  
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• Edmonton man pleads guilty to drug trafficking charge, has sentencing date set - GX94 Radio

  06-04-2022 02:41 via gx94radio.com
  
  Edmonton man pleads guilty to drug trafficking charge, has sentencing date set  GX94 Radio
  
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• Make or break time as Edmonton Oilers enter seven-game test - Edmonton Sun

  06-04-2022 02:11 via edmontonsun.com
  
  Make or break time as Edmonton Oilers enter seven-game test  Edmonton Sun
  
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• Majority of UCP supporters and Albertans want new party leader, survey says

  06-04-2022 02:09 via cbc.ca
  
  Alberta voters would be more inclined to cast a ballot for the United Conservative Party with a new leader, according to a new survey published Tuesday.
  
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• Edmonton mosquitoes: City Council grounds pesticide chopper, spreading mosquito worries - CTV News Edmonton

  06-04-2022 01:49 via edmonton.ctvnews.ca
  
  Edmonton mosquitoes: City Council grounds pesticide chopper, spreading mosquito worries  CTV News Edmonton
  
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• City spends $1.8M to ensure day shelter remains open for Edmonton's homeless - CBC.ca

  06-04-2022 01:45 via cbc.ca
  
  City spends $1.8M to ensure day shelter remains open for Edmonton's homeless  CBC.ca
  
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• City spends $1.8M to ensure day shelter remains open for Edmonton's homeless

  06-04-2022 01:45 via cbc.ca
  
  Edmonton's Bissell Centre is getting financial help to be able to continue providing day services to thousands of homeless people over the next six mont
  
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• Community mourns loss of 2 young people killed in south Edmonton crash - Global News

  06-04-2022 01:39 via globalnews.ca
  
  Community mourns loss of 2 young people killed in south Edmonton crash  Global News
  
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• Community mourns loss of 2 young people killed in south Edmonton crash

  06-04-2022 01:39 via globalnews.ca
  
  Prayers were held at an Edmonton school on Tuesday, the day after a student there was killed in a horrific crash on the city's south side.
  
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• Winnipeg CFL player: Edmonton Elks wide receiver goes viral in backflip video | CTV News - CTV News Winnipeg

  06-04-2022 01:28 via winnipeg.ctvnews.ca
  
  Winnipeg CFL player: Edmonton Elks wide receiver goes viral in backflip video | CTV News  CTV News Winnipeg
  
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• Alberta rural municipalities formally declare opposition to provincial police force

  06-04-2022 01:19 via cbc.ca
  
  Alberta’s rural municipalities have formally declared their opposition to a provincial police force to the government. 
  
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• Edmonton Public Schools trustee tables notice of motion asking for government support for incoming refugee students - Edmonton Journal

  06-04-2022 01:07 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Edmonton Public Schools trustee tables notice of motion asking for government support for incoming refugee students  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Three proposed designs released of new ‘iconic’ Edmonton pedestrian bridge - Global News

  06-04-2022 00:56 via globalnews.ca
  
  Three proposed designs released of new ‘iconic’ Edmonton pedestrian bridge  Global News
  
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• Three proposed designs released of new ‘iconic’ Edmonton pedestrian bridge

  06-04-2022 00:56 via globalnews.ca
  
  The three options are a timber bridge, a cable-stayed bridge or a suspended bridge. 
  
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• Teamsters 362 attempting to unionize Edmonton Amazon workers - CTV News Edmonton

  06-04-2022 00:50 via edmonton.ctvnews.ca
  
  Teamsters 362 attempting to unionize Edmonton Amazon workers  CTV News Edmonton
  
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• Alberta lawyer accuses Hinshaw of ‘controlling the narrative’ around COVID-19

  06-04-2022 00:31 via globalnews.ca
  
  Defence lawyer Leighton Grey asked why Hinshaw only referred to Alberta Health Services, academic websites and other government websites when there were other sources available.
  
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• 5 Edmonton apartments you can rent for under $1,300 right now - Curiocity

  06-04-2022 00:31 via curiocity.com
  
  5 Edmonton apartments you can rent for under $1,300 right now  Curiocity
  
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• 13-year-old Edmonton boy killed while skiing at Lake Louise - Global News

  06-04-2022 00:03 via globalnews.ca
  
  13-year-old Edmonton boy killed while skiing at Lake Louise  Global News
  
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• 13-year-old Edmonton boy killed while skiing at Lake Louise

  06-04-2022 00:03 via globalnews.ca
  
  An Edmonton family is devastated after the loss of a young teen while on a spring break skiing vacation in Lake Louise, Alta.
  
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