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• Alberta Energy Regulator suspends environment monitoring for oilpatch over COVID-19

  21-05-2020 23:55
  
  A wide array of environmental monitoring requirements have been suspended for Alberta's entire energy industry. The decisions, posted Wednesday on the website of the Alberta Energy Regulator, are in addition to similar suspensions announced earlier for open-pit oilsands mines in the province and are in response to public health concerns from the COVID-19 pandemic. “The Alberta Energy Regulator has received legitimate concerns and information demonstrating that the
  
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• First responders helping first responders dealing with PTSD at Alberta retreat

  21-05-2020 23:32
  
  First responders who've been suffering from PTSD, including stress caused by social isolation, risk of infection and COVID-19 now have a new place to seek support in the Calgary area. The facility, called the Wine Glass Wellness Retreat, is located southwest of Cochrane and was established by Paul Wagman, a detective with the Calgary Police Service. He says he started it because he knows first-hand the struggled that police officers, firefighters, paramedics and military veteran face each day. W
  
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• Alberta government to change restrictions on foothills coal mining to ease development

  21-05-2020 23:24 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Alberta government is changing coal policies to make it easier to develop open-pit mines in one of the province's most sensitive areas.
  
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• Brett Kissel to host live drive-in concert for Alberta food banks

  21-05-2020 23:20 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta-born country star Brett Kissel will host a unique drive-in style concert at the River Cree Resort and Casino on Saturday, June 13 to raise money for Alberta Food Banks.
  
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• iOS update will allow ABTraceTogether app to work in background on iPhones

  21-05-2020 23:06 via globalnews.ca
  
  The province launched the app earlier this month to help speed up contact tracing when there is a confirmed case of COVID-19.
  
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• iOS update now allows ABTraceTogether app to work in background on iPhones

  21-05-2020 23:06 via globalnews.ca
  
  The province launched the app earlier this month to help speed up contact tracing when there is a confirmed case of COVID-19.
  
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• Police have checked in on nearly 2,200 quarantining travellers at home

  21-05-2020 22:38
  
  Police across Canada have made home visits to nearly 2,200 Canadians to ensure they are complying with their mandatory 14-day isolation after returning from abroad, and so far only four people have been ticketed for breaking their quarantines under the federal rules. In late March, in an effort to get a handle on the number of COVID-19 cases being brought into Canada from other countries, the federal government imposed mandatory 14-day isolation for any Canadians coming home, under the Quarantin
  
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• No outsiders, including Albertans, allowed to use provincial parks in B.C. or Sask.

  21-05-2020 22:08
  
  With all the rules in place regarding the coronavirus pandemic, many Canadians are looking for ways to make their summer as memorable as possible. Unfortunately, many Western Canadian residents have learned that what was once a simple summer pastime has become a lot more difficult. Discover Camping, the online reservation system used by B.C. Parks, sent out a letter to clients Thursday with a number of changes expected for when it reopens for bookings next week. Among the changes is a restrictio
  
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• No outsiders, including Albertans, allowed to camp at provincial parks in B.C. or Sask.

  21-05-2020 22:08
  
  With all the rules in place regarding the coronavirus pandemic, many Canadians are looking for ways to make their summer as memorable as possible. Unfortunately, many Western Canadian residents have learned that what was once a simple summer pastime has become a lot more difficult. Discover Camping, the online reservation system used by B.C. Parks, sent out a letter to clients Thursday with a number of changes expected for when it reopens for bookings next week. Among the changes is a restrictio
  
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• No one from outside the province, including Albertans, allowed to go camping in B.C. or Sask.

  21-05-2020 22:08
  
  With all the rules in place regarding the coronavirus pandemic, many Canadians are looking for ways to make their summer as memorable as possible. Unfortunately, many Western Canadian residents have learned that what was once a simple summer pastime has become a lot more difficult. Discover Camping, the online reservation system used by B.C. Parks, sent out a letter to clients Thursday with a number of changes expected for when it reopens for bookings next week. Among the changes is a restrictio
  
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• No one from outside the province, including Albertans, allowed to go camping in B.C.

  21-05-2020 22:08
  
  With all the rules in place regarding the coronavirus pandemic, many Canadians are looking for ways to make their summer as memorable as possible. Unfortunately, many Alberta and B.C. residents have learned that what was once a simple summer pastime has become a lot more difficult. Discover Camping, the online reservation system used by BC Parks, sent out a letter to clients Thursday with a number of changes expected for when it reopens for bookings next week. Among the changes is a restriction
  
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• U of L summer camps seeing changes - Lethbridge News Now

  21-05-2020 21:46 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
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• Virtual summer camps being offered by TELUS World of Science and TELUS Spark

  21-05-2020 21:40 via globalnews.ca
  
  The company is also offering internet connectivity for families in need in Alberta and British Columbia through its Internet for Good program.
  
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• Air pollution down nearly 40 per cent in some Canadian cities

  21-05-2020 21:40
  
  Most major Canadian cities saw drastic improvements in air quality over the last two months as COVID-19 kept people at home instead of on the roads. Experts say cleaner air, even just for a few weeks, can reduce illnesses like asthma attacks and heart attacks, which have been shown to spike when air pollution is at its worst, and which are also linked with higher risk of serious illness and death from COVID-19. Chris McLinden and Debora Griffin, both scientists in the air-quality research divisi
  
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• Dr. Deena Hinshaw to provide update on COVID-19 in Alberta Thursday afternoon

  21-05-2020 20:17 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta's chief medical officer of health will provide an update on COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, deaths and the public health response Thursday at 3:30 p.m.
  
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• Alberta confirms 4 more deaths at continuing care sites due to COVID-19 Thursday

  21-05-2020 20:17 via globalnews.ca
  
  Dr. Deena Hinshaw said Thursday there were 33 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Alberta, bringing the total number of active cases to 926.
  
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• 'The second wave will come' and experts say Canada is not prepared

  21-05-2020 20:16
  
  A little over two months ago, there was a titanic shift in Canada's attitude toward COVID-19. Almost overnight, what had been thought of as primarily a problem for other parts of the world was suddenly understood to be the greatest public health threat the country had seen in generations. Many Canadians found themselves caught off-guard, surprised to find out that schools and workplaces were being shut down. Only in the following weeks, as new daily case counts climbed from a couple hundred to m
  
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• Online platform will help Calgary bars and restaurants reopen safely

  21-05-2020 20:04
  
  A new health and safety management initiative has provided Alberta restaurants with proper guidelines and procedures to re-open their doors to dine-in service. The Alberta Hospitality Association (AHA) and the Alberta Small Brewers Association (ABSA) have partnered with tech company, InUnison, to launch a streamlined accessible online platform based on guidance from the Alberta Health Authority. The three organizations worked together to develop a cloud-based, COVID-19 reopen platform that&rsquo
  
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• Lethbridge Library reopens book returns, offering limited curbside pick up - Lethbridge News Now

  21-05-2020 19:35 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Lethbridge Library reopens book returns, offering limited curbside pick up  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Hinshaw to deliver Alberta COVID-19 update at 3:30 p.m. Thursday

  21-05-2020 19:27
  
  Alberta's chief medical officer of health will provide a COVID-19 update Thursday at 3:30 p.m. On Wednesday, the province reported 19 new cases of the coronavirus online, bringing the province's total to 6,735 since the pandemic began. There are 970 active cases across Alberta, with 58 receiving care in hospital, including seven in intensive care units.Infographics: COVID-19 in Alberta by the numbers This is what we know about Alberta's COVID-19 cases More at Edmonton.ctvnews.ca/coronavirusAlber
  
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• Alberta reports 4 COVID-19 deaths, 33 new cases

  21-05-2020 19:27
  
  Alberta's chief medical officer of health reported four more deaths as a result of COVID-19 and 33 new cases Thursday. There have been a total of 6,768 cases — 5,710 recovered and 926 active — and 132 deaths across the province since the pandemic began in March. All four deaths in the past 24 hours were residents at continuing care facilities in the Calgary Zone, Dr. Deena Hinshaw said.Infographics: COVID-19 in Alberta by the numbers This is what we know about Alberta's COVID-19 case
  
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• City prepared for flooding as rain continues: CEMA Chief Sampson

  21-05-2020 19:20
  
  With up to 30 millimetres of rain expected Thursday and Friday, the city is prepared to deal with flooding, Calgary Emergency Management Agency Chief Tom Sampson said during a regular update. And Calgarians are being asked to do their part by keeping storm drains clear of debris if possible. "if you don't feel you can do that, give us a call at 311 and we'll come out and clean it off," said Sampson. Rain spouts on houses should also be pointed away from the building to avoid owater seeping into
  
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• Wise Words: Seniors share inspiration for maintaining mental health as pandemic wears on

  21-05-2020 19:19 via globalnews.ca
  
  Seniors share their advice for coping with the COVID-19 pandemic. During "Wise Words Wednesdays," Global News asked our elderly viewers for inspiration and insight on getting through trying times.
  
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• Alberta Energy Regulator suspends monitoring requirements across oil and gas industry

  21-05-2020 19:05 via globalnews.ca
  
  In two new sweeping decisions published on May 20, the provincial regulator said that it was no longer safe for the companies to continue monitoring environmental impacts due to the threat of COVID-19.
  
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• 4 Medicine Hat men arrested on child pornography charges: ICE Unit

  21-05-2020 18:59 via globalnews.ca
  
  ALERT's Internet Child Exploitation unit has arrested four men in connection with a variety of child sexual exploitation offenses in Medicine Hat.
  
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• Thousands sign petition calling for flight refunds amid COVID-19 cancellations

  21-05-2020 18:34
  
  Thousands of Canadians have added their names to an online petition calling on the federal government to require airlines to reimburse passengers whose flights were cancelled as a result of COVID-19. The petition says, rather than receiving refunds, many Canadians whose travel plans were disrupted by the pandemic have received vouchers instead. "These travel credits come with restrictive terms and conditions, including that they must be used within 24 months, that they are non-transferable or th
  
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• 4 Medicine Hat men charged following crackdown on online child exploitation

  21-05-2020 18:28
  
  A police investigation into child pornography resulted in the arrest of four Medicine Hat men — including a 78-year-old — and the seizure of dozens of computers and electronic devices. The investigation by the internet child exploitation unit (ICE) of the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams (ALERT) into online child pornography led to the four arrests that took place between May 12 and 14. The accused, who all face child pornography charges, are:Blaine Vadnais, 78 Jeremy Unruh, 43
  
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• Calgary-based STEP Energy Services reports wage, job, spending cuts

  21-05-2020 18:15 via globalnews.ca
  
  STEP Energy Services is reporting job cuts, wage rollbacks, a reduction of manned equipment and reduced capital spending as it adjusts to lower oilfield activity during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• Brett Kissel given the green light to ‘bring live music back’ for Edmonton concert

  21-05-2020 18:01
  
  Like he did for Nashville after a tornado tore through its downtown, country music artist Brett Kissel is stepping up for Alberta during a time of need. Kissel announced Thursday he'd be hosting a drive-in concert at the River Cree Resort & Casino with 100 per cent of the proceeds being donated to Alberta Food Banks. “Saturday, June 13. We’re coming back.”Kissel called the announcement one of the most nerve-wracking in his career. “We all know that my favourite thing
  
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• RCMP major crimes unit investigates death of Red Deer man

  21-05-2020 17:57 via globalnews.ca
  
  RCMP launched an investigation into the disappearance of Christopher Deschambeault in November 2019.
  
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• Man and woman from Calgary charged with vehicle thefts, break-and-enters in Cochrane

  21-05-2020 17:04
  
  A man and a woman from Calgary are each facing numerous charges following a series of investigations into break-and-enters and vehicle thefts in Cochrane. Some of those include:On March 30, a vehicle was stolen from the Willows Subdivision in Cochrane On April 7, a parking garage was broken into and several vehicles broken into in the Glenbow Subdivision in Cochrane On April 13, a vehicle was stolen from the Riverview Subdivision in Cochrane. On May 4, a Commercial compound w
  
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• Five tips for making money from home during the pandemic

  21-05-2020 15:12
  
  Even in the midst of a pandemic and near-shutdown of the economy, there are ways to improve your financial standing. Financial coach David Lester appeared on CTV's Your Morning Thursday, to offer five suggestions of ways anyone can make money right now, even from home. SELL YOUR SKILLS The COVID-19 pandemic has left a lot of people in a position where they're spending a lot more time at home. That may mean more time for pursuing passions and exploring pastimes – something Lester said a sav
  
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• Findings of review of Calgary Board of Education to be released Thursday

  21-05-2020 15:03 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta Education Minister Adriana LaGrange ordered the provincial audit in November, accusing the CBE of “reckless misuse of taxpayer dollars.”
  
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• Calgary school board rife with ‘turmoil,’ short term thinking: report

  21-05-2020 15:03 via globalnews.ca
  
  An independent review has found the CBE focuses too much on protecting individual members and not enough on its long-term financial sustainability.
  
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• COVID-19 in Brooks: How a small Alberta city faced one of Canada’s most virulent outbreaks

  21-05-2020 15:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  "We had a massive amount of community spread and big numbers for a small city," said Barry Morishita, mayor of Brooks, Alta.
  
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• Worker at Calgary Cancer Centre construction site tests positive for COVID-19

  21-05-2020 14:51
  
  A worker at the cancer centre construction site in northwest Calgary has tested positive for COVID-19 and other workers who were potentially exposed to the novel coronavirus are being isolated and tested. Alberta Health officials say the source of the worker's exposure is currently under investigation. The positive test is considered an isolated case at present and there is not an outbreak at the construction site at the Foothills Medical Centre. According to the province, there are approximatel
  
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• Victoria's Secret, Bath & Body Works closing stores in Canada, U.S. as retailers struggle

  21-05-2020 14:48
  
  The parent company of Victoria's Secret and Bath & Body Works says hundreds of locations in Canada and the U.S. are permanently closing as retailers struggle to stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic. On Wednesday, L Brands announced that approximately 250 Victoria's Secret and 51 Bath & Body Works stores will close as part of their go-forward strategy to survive amid falling sales. According to a commentary that accompanied the company's first-quarter earnings report, 13 of its 38 Vic
  
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• Ministerial order threatens CBE trustees with being fired in wake of auditor's report

  21-05-2020 14:27
  
  Education Minister Adriana LaGrange has issued a ministerial order to Calgary Board of Education trustees following the release of an independent auditor's report and failure to follow it could result in the board being fired later this year. The 38-page report into CBE finances and governance accuses trustees of being more focused on protecting themselves than the CBE's broader mission. It also says increased class sizes are the result of centralizing some teaching staff at the board office alo
  
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• Findings of province-directed CBE audit to be released

  21-05-2020 14:27
  
  An auditor appointed by the province to conduct an external review of the Calgary Board of Education will disclose its findings Thursday. The release of the report, which was delayed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, comes as the CBE trustees vote on a budget for the 2020-21 year. The CBE says it's facing a $62 million shortfall.  The review was launched by the education minister in 2019 after she called out the CBE over what she claimed was a gross mismanagement of finances.  At t
  
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• PM to offer Indigenous people in Canada more COVID-19 assistance

  21-05-2020 11:25
  
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to use his Rideau Cottage address on Thursday to offer additional funding to Indigenous people who may be experiencing additional challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The money is expected to be offered to Indigenous people living off-reserve and is set to include funding for community-based projects such as those aimed at providing access to food, transportation, educational materials or mental health services. As has been the case with several rece
  
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• PM offering $75 million more in COVID-19 aid to Indigenous people living off-reserve

  21-05-2020 11:25
  
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his federal government is more than tripling the amount of funding Indigenous aimed at people in Canada who are living off-reserve, adding $75 million to the existing Indigenous Community Support Fund. On March 18, the government created a $305 million Indigenous Community Support Fund, which included $15 million for regional, urban and off-reserve Indigenous organizations. Trudeau said topping up the funding for Indigenous communities living off-reserve and in
  
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• Feds to announce additional pandemic funding for off-reserve Indigenous People

  21-05-2020 11:25
  
  The federal government is to provide more financial support to help off-reserve Indigenous People weather the COVID-19 pandemic. The additional funding expected today comes amid criticism that the Trudeau government has largely ignored the plight of thousands of Indigenous people who live off-reserve and in urban centres. Many of them were already among Canada's most vulnerable before the pandemic hit in mid-March -- struggling with poverty, homelessness, food insecurity and mental health and ad
  
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• Coronavirus: Rec centres, ice rinks could be first victims of budget cuts as cities forced to balance books

  21-05-2020 10:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  Towns and cities across Canada are facing difficult decisions about what services to cut during COVID-19 in an effort to balance their budgets.
  
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• Kenney has ‘no intention’ of making COVID-19 vaccine mandatory if one becomes available

  21-05-2020 06:59 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Alberta government has no plans to make inoculation mandatory if or when an approved COVID-19 vaccine becomes available, Premier Jason Kenney said Wednesday night.
  
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• More residents along ring road route question changes to plan, province says compensation isn't coming

  21-05-2020 05:13
  
  More than a dozen residents of Woodbine are now speaking up about concerns they have with changes made to the route of the southwest ring road. They say the massive highway is now 10 metres higher and 50 metres closer to their homes, something that wasn’t properly communicated to them. A pedestrian bridge over 37 Street S.W. also looms over several back yards in the community. Residents say the bridge was not part of initial plans released by the province in 2015. “We recognized (the
  
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• Man hospitalized following shooting in northeast

  21-05-2020 04:48
  
  One man is in hospital following a shooting in northeast Calgary Wednesday night. The incident took place about 7:05 p.m. on the 300 block of Second Avenue N.E. A man was discovered in an alley suffering from a gunshot wound. He was taken to Foothills Hospital in non-life threatening condition. The suspect wasn't apprehended, and witnesses saw a vehicle speed away from the area following the shooting. At least one bullet entered a nearby residence. There's no information available about the age
  
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• UN urges Canada to repatriate orphaned girl held in Syrian camp

  21-05-2020 04:00
  
  A panel of UN human rights experts is calling on the Canadian government to urgently repatriate a five-year-old orphaned girl being held in a crowded Syrian camp, noting Canada has the ‘primary responsibility’ for ensuring the girl’s human rights. In a statement issued Wednesday, UN experts noted that the COVID-19 pandemic has brought new urgency to the matter, citing inhuman and crowded living conditions in the al-Hol refugee camp where thousands of other ISIS family members a
  
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• Calgarians react to new non-medical mask recommendations

  21-05-2020 02:53
  
  New recommendations from Health Canada to wear non-medical masks when physical distancing is not possible are being welcomed by local physicians. Calgary Dr. Joe Vipond is a physician at Rocky View General Hospital and has been strongly advocating for the use of non-medical masks since the start of the pandemic. “We’ve gone from not recommending masks to it being OK to wearing masks and now saying we should — the next is to say we have to,” he said. “If we want to g
  
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• Lethbridge city council votes to form new COVID-19 recovery committee - Globalnews.ca

  21-05-2020 02:41 via globalnews.ca
  
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• Lethbridge city council votes to form new COVID-19 recovery committee

  21-05-2020 02:41 via globalnews.ca
  
  Lethbridge city council is set to form a new committee that will support city-wide recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. 
  
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