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• Albertans with COVID-19 becoming more uncooperative during contact tracing: Hinshaw

  13-10-2020 23:59 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw said contact tracers have seen an increase in uncooperative people who don’t want to share who they’ve been with or where. Hinshaw said it’s counterproductive to preventing spread and asked people not to lash out at health care workers trying to contain the pandemic.
  
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• Update on COVID-19 cases in Alberta schools

  13-10-2020 23:57 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw updates the COVID-19 cases in schools across the province. Hinshaw reiterated that community transmission continues to be a main source of spreading.
  
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• AHS COVID-19 testing centres shift back to appointment-only, Hinshaw asks people to show up

  13-10-2020 23:57 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw announces AHS assessment centres are shifting back to appointment-only, saying it will result in fewer crowded lines and quicker tests. Hinshaw also asked people to show up for their appointments or cancel if they can’t make it, noting there was a 14 per cent no-show rate...
  
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• Average of 240 new COVID-19 cases each day of the Thanksgiving long weekend: Hinshaw

  13-10-2020 23:56 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw updated the COVID-19 numbers for the Thanksgiving long weekend, saying there were an average of 240 new cases identified each day. As of Tuesday, there were 1,444 active COVID-19 cases in the Edmonton Zone, which Dr. Deena Hinshaw said was a concerning hot spot.
  
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• Airdrie RCMP charge 2 with weapons and drug offences

  13-10-2020 23:37
  
  RCMP officers in Airdrie announced charges against a man and a woman Tuesday after an Oct. 11 incident that yielded drugs and a semi-automatic weapon with nearly 200 rounds of ammunition. The incident took place Sunday, when Airdrie RCMP answered a dispatch around 7:15 p.m. about a suspicious vehicle parked in front of a Crossfields residence. After locating it, police determined it had a stolen licence plate. When officers tried to talk to the driver of the vehicle, he fled on foot, running thr
  
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• Nearly 300 COVID-19 complaints made to AHS since voluntary measures placed on Edmonton

  13-10-2020 23:22 via globalnews.ca
  
  One-hundred-sixty of those complaints were made through AHS’s online portal.
  
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• Calgary retailers hoping to cash in during Amazon Prime Day, kicking off holiday shopping season

  13-10-2020 22:50
  
  The day after Canadian thanksgiving has never been considered a day for deals, until now. Amazon Prime Day, usually a shopping event in the summer was delayed until Tuesday and Wednesday of this week because of the pandemic. Local businesses are hoping to cash in. “Prime Day will definitely bring significant amount of traffic to Amazon and to our store. Having a sale on Prime Day will give us more reach to more customers and essentially help us establish our brand to more households,&rdquo
  
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• Girl Guide cookies now available to buy online in Canada

  13-10-2020 21:47 via globalnews.ca
  
  Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Girl Guides across the country had to find ways to sell their cookies, as it's a huge source of fundraising for them.
  
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• Distinctive Seadoos stolen from alley in Airdrie

  13-10-2020 21:35
  
  Airdrie RCMP is asking the public to be on the lookout for two distinctive looking Seadoos that were reported stolen last week. A trailer was reported stolen about 1 p.m. on Oct. 8 from an alleyway on Fleet Drive in Airdrie. The trailer had two Seadoos on it, one with the word ‘Barbara’ on its hull and the other with ‘Patricia.’ Anyone with information is asked to call Airdrie RCMP at 403-945-7200 Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
  
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• Evidence mounts that immunity from COVID-19 antibodies has limits

  13-10-2020 21:27
  
  Antibodies may feel like an extra shield of protection for recovered COVID-19 patients, but experts warn against relying on them to stop the spread. There is “credible evidence” of reinfection and it’s “probably more common” than we think, says infectious disease expert Dr. Isaac Bogoch. Immunity is “a dance between the virus and the person’s immune system,” he told CTVNews.ca over the phone on Tuesday. “That’s going to be different for
  
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• Three Taber schools alerted about positive COVID-19 test - Lethbridge News Now

  13-10-2020 21:25 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Three Taber schools alerted about positive COVID-19 test  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Calgary woman charged with manslaughter after man found dead on Memorial Drive

  13-10-2020 21:24
  
  The Calgary Police Service confirms a suspect has been arrested and charged in connection with the death of David Bawden, the Calgary man found dead in a busy intersection last week. Officers were called to the intersection of Memorial Drive and 36th Street E. on the morning of Oct. 6 following reports a man had fallen out of a moving vehicle. The man, later identified as 59-year-old Bawden, was pronounced dead on scene. Surveillance footage led police to identify the suspect vehicle as a Volksw
  
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• Crash slows traffic on southbound Deerfoot Trail near Stoney Trail S.E.

  13-10-2020 21:11
  
  Motorists heading south on Deerfoot Trail should expect major delays approaching Stoney Trail S.E. following a multi-vehicle collision Tuesday morning. Police say a Calgary Transit access bus lost a tire and in an effort to avoid a crash, a tractor trailer swerved and jackknifed. Another vehicle then collided with the trailer.  One person was taken to hospital with minor injuries. Crews are now clearing debris from the scene. Anyone who witnessed the crash or has dash cam video is asked to
  
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• City seeking feedback on Lethbridge's river valley - Lethbridge News Now

  13-10-2020 21:07 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  City seeking feedback on Lethbridge's river valley  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Lethbridge firefighters suit up for hazmat training day - Lethbridge News Now

  13-10-2020 20:53 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Lethbridge firefighters suit up for hazmat training day  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Appeal Court dismisses appeal of Calgary couple convicted in son's death

  13-10-2020 20:43
  
  Alberta's top court has dismissed the appeal of a Calgary couple convicted in the death of their 14-month-old son. Jennifer and Jeromie Clark were sentenced last year to 32 months in prison, after a jury found them guilty of criminal negligence causing death and failure to provide the necessaries of life. Lawyers for the couple appealed the convictions, arguing that they didn't receive a fair trial and that the Crown went too far in discrediting the testimony of Alberta's former chief medical ex
  
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• Appeal dismissed for Calgary couple convicted in son’s death

  13-10-2020 20:23 via globalnews.ca
  
  Jennifer and Jeromie Clark were sentenced last year to 32 months in prison, after a jury found them guilty of criminal negligence causing death and failure to provide the necessaries of life.
  
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• Dr. Hinshaw to provide update on COVID-19 status in Alberta Tuesday afternoon

  13-10-2020 20:16 via globalnews.ca
  
  Dr. Deena Hinshaw will speak about the latest case numbers, recoveries, outbreaks and public health measures.
  
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• Alberta switches to appointment-only COVID-19 tests as 962 cases identified over long weekend

  13-10-2020 20:16 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta's chief medical officer of health said 97 people are currently in hospital with the disease and 13 of them are in intensive care units.
  
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• 35 Humpty's locations bought by FDF Brandz

  13-10-2020 19:54
  
  You could soon have pizza or a burger with breakfast after FDF Brandz — which owns Ricky’s, Fatburger, and Famoso Pizzeria + Bar — announced it has acquired 35 Humpty’s locations across western Canada. The sale is effective Dec. 31. The 35 locations are in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba, along with one in Fort St. John, BC. Humpty’s was founded in 1977 by Don and Jan Koenig, starting out in 1974 in a 50-seat restaurant in Blackie, Alberta. “The acquisition
  
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• Diploma exams to be optional in Alberta this semester - Lethbridge News Now

  13-10-2020 19:42 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Diploma exams to be optional in Alberta this semester  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Holy Spirit confirms individual COVID-19 cases at two schools - Lethbridge News Now

  13-10-2020 18:56 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Holy Spirit confirms individual COVID-19 cases at two schools  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Alberta Health Services to cut up to 11K jobs

  13-10-2020 18:52
  
  The Alberta government plans to cut the equivalent of 9,700 full time health service jobs in an effort to save $600 million annually. As many of the employees affected are part-time workers, the actual number of layoffs could rise. Health Minister Tyler Shandro said the cuts will not affect front-line medical staff including nurses and doctors.  In a press conference Tuesday morning, Shandro said the majority of jobs lost will come from outsourcing jobs in laboratories, housekeeping, f
  
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• Alberta Health Services to cut 9,700 jobs

  13-10-2020 18:52
  
  The Alberta government plans to cut the equivalent of 9,700 full-time jobs in an effort to save $600 million annually.  As many of the employees affected are part-time workers, the actual number of layoffs could rise. Health Minister Tyler Shandro said the cuts will not affect front-line medical staff including nurses and doctors.  In a press conference Tuesday morning, Shandro said the majority of jobs lost will come from outsourcing jobs in laboratories, housekeeping,
  
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• Thousands of Alberta Health Services jobs to be cut in effort to save $600M annually

  13-10-2020 18:45 via globalnews.ca
  
  Upwards of 11,000 individuals will be affected by the layoffs, which are hoped to result in savings of $600 million per year once implemented.
  
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• Health Minister details job cuts at Alberta Health Services - Lethbridge News Now

  13-10-2020 18:45 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Health Minister details job cuts at Alberta Health Services  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Alberta Health to announce long weekend COVID-19 count this afternoon

  13-10-2020 18:36
  
  Alberta is set to surpass 20,000 total cases of COVID-19 Tuesday afternoon. The province has reported 19,995 cases of the coronavirus since the pandemic began in March. Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw is expected to announce case numbers for the past four days Tuesday afternoon. As of Friday, Alberta had 2,225 confirmed active cases of COVID-19, with 1,329 of them in the Edmonton zone.Infographics: COVID-19 in Alberta by the numbers COVID-19 in Edmonton: Numbers broken down by
  
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• Alberta adds 961 COVID-19 cases over Thanksgiving weekend

  13-10-2020 18:36
  
  Alberta's chief medical officer of health reported 961 cases of COVID-19 and four deaths Tuesday. The province added 236 cases on Friday, 259 on Saturday, 246 on Sunday and 220 on Thanksgiving Monday. Dr. Deena Hinshaw said the Edmonton zone remains Alberta's coronavirus hot spot with 1,444 active cases. "I continue to be concerned about the rise in cases," Dr. Hinshaw said. "Due to the long incubation period of COVID-19, it will be at least a week or two before we start to see the impact of the
  
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• Grade 12 fall diploma exams to be optional for Alberta students: Education minister

  13-10-2020 17:25
  
  Alberta's Ministry of Education confirms the diploma exams scheduled to take place in the coming weeks are no longer mandatory. The office of Education Minister Adriana LaGrange says the exams, which were to be held later this month or in early November, will be optional for Grade 12 students.   "As we continue to listen to students, parents and education partners, it’s clear that some students may not feel comfortable or be in the best position to write exams at this time," said Coli
  
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• Grade 12 diploma exams to be optional for Alberta students: Education minister

  13-10-2020 17:25
  
  Alberta's Ministry of Education confirms the diploma exams scheduled to take place in the coming weeks are no longer mandatory. The office of Education Minister Adriana LaGrange says the exams, which were to be held later this month or in early November, will be optional for Grade 12 students.   In a Twitter thread, LaGrange says the decision on whether to write the exams will be at the discretion of students and their parents. If a student elects to write the diploma exam, it will account
  
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• Grade 12 diploma exams to be optional for Alberta students

  13-10-2020 17:25
  
  Alberta's Ministry of Education confirms the diploma exams scheduled to take place in the coming weeks are no longer mandatory. The office of Education Minister Adriana LaGrange says the exams, which were to be held later this month or in early November, will be optional for Grade 12 students.   This is a developing story. It will be updated throughout the day.
  
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• Diploma exams to be optional for Alberta students this October and November

  13-10-2020 17:23 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta Education says diploma exams will be optional for students this term amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• Town of Taber conducting 2020 census - Lethbridge News Now

  13-10-2020 17:21 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Town of Taber conducting 2020 census  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Fireworks shot from vehicle on Trans-Canada Highway sparked grass fires: RCMP

  13-10-2020 17:00
  
  RCMP have released surveillance images of three suspects after fireworks allegedly shot from a vehicle near the Alberta-Saskatchewan boundary sparked several grass fires. Officers were called to a location on the Trans-Canada Highway near Walsh, Alta. late Saturday morning following reports fireworks had been fired from one eastbound vehicle at another. The two vehicles were not located but numerous grassfires had ignited along the highway in both Alberta and Saskatchewan. The area was experienc
  
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• Lethbridge College joins national gaming challenge - Lethbridge News Now

  13-10-2020 16:38 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Lethbridge College joins national gaming challenge  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• COVID-19: The Spread of Racism

  13-10-2020 16:03
  
  Since the onset of the pandemic, Chinese-Canadians and other Asian people in Canada have been targeted because of the origins of the coronavirus. Many across the country have experience racism and discrimination. Most incidents have been verbal but there are many cases where there has been a physical attack. In this in-depth piece, COVID-19: The Spread of Racism, CTV’s Kathy Le takes a look at how the Asian community has been impacted by these attacks, and why misconception and misinformat
  
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• Flurries begin again this evening

  13-10-2020 15:30
  
  Hoo boy. Here we go. A tale of two lows: the first low caused a frontal boundary that offered enough snow for, well, this:Thanks to the Shandruk family for sending that by. Conditions were similar in Cochrane. You can submit your snowy weather photos here. Then, the second low is on its way in off the Pacific coast, where it’s strong enough to offer wind warnings across Vancouver Island and for the southern coast of B.C. As that low tracks to the inland higher elevations, it will produce w
  
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• Rich get richer, poor poorer: Two reports say pandemic intensifying inequalities

  13-10-2020 14:57
  
  A pair of new reports say Canada is undergoing a "K-shaped recovery," with working-class Canadians going deeper into debt while those at the top prosper. The two reports released Tuesday said the uneven recovery is amplifying economic disparities that existed pre-pandemic and widening the gap between the haves and have-nots. With the second wave of COVID-19 intensifying across the country, both reports suggest the divide between the rich and poor in Canada could worsen.Newsletter sign-up: Get Th
  
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• Canadian conference centres, airports, stadiums join rush for anti-pandemic status

  13-10-2020 14:48
  
  Operators of Canada's conference centres, airports and stadiums are joining a global rush to be certified as pandemic-resistant while they compete for events and visitors that will bring billions of dollars in economic benefits for their cities. In recent weeks, convention centres in Edmonton and Calgary, B.C. Place Stadium in Vancouver and the Trudeau International Airport in Montreal have reported achieving GBAC Star accreditation from the Global Biorisk Advisory Council, a division of interna
  
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• Fort McKay First Nation, Metis leaders ready for talks on Alberta-to-Alaska rail project

  13-10-2020 13:31
  
  Fort McKay's Indigenous communities say they are ready to begin talks with the proponents of the planned Alberta-to-Alaska rail link. In an Oct. 6 interview, Ron Quintal, president of the Fort McKay Metis Nation, said the proposed $22-billion project would pass directly through Metis traditional territories as it connects Fort McMurray to Delta Junction, Alaska. “Localised community negotiations are the key to getting projects like this built,” said Quintal. “A2A needs to
  
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• Alberta's medical governing board looks at changes to how doctors could leave their practice

  13-10-2020 05:57
  
  The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta is currently conducting a consultation that could change the standard on how and when a doctor in Alberta could leave their medical practice. The move comes after the CPSA received a letter from the provincial government in June outlining concerns about doctors leaving their practice in response to changes to compensation to doctors by the province.2020 06 19 Shandro to Bradley Amendment to CPSA Standard of Practice by CTV News Edmonton on Scribd
  
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• AHS confirms COVID case at fourth Lethbridge school this weekend - Lethbridge News Now

  13-10-2020 05:48 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  AHS confirms COVID case at fourth Lethbridge school this weekend  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Calgary man gets 'favourite driver' shoutout from Uber

  13-10-2020 04:22
  
  Binyam Asress is making a name for himself as Calgary’s friendliest Uber driver. With just over 5,000 trips under his seatbelt, he’s been getting a lot of five-star reviews from riders, and a lot of attention online. Asress gives wholesome and positive talks about his daily Uber experiences on Tik Tok, and also about life. @binyamasress Reply to @theboy2424 ##ilovemyjob ##amazingpeople ##vibezone ##uberdriver ♬ Heart - Two Steps from Hell The videos have been viewed hundreds of
  
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• Fighting addiction and trauma, women in custody turn to Calgary treatment centre for second chance

  13-10-2020 02:04 via globalnews.ca
  
  A Calgary treatment center said it's been getting more calls from women in custody during the pandemic.
  
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• New rules could change when and how Alberta doctors can resign

  13-10-2020 01:57 via globalnews.ca
  
  The proposed new standards of practice come after concerns that some doctors were leaving rural Alberta over an ongoing contract dispute with the province.
  
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• Alberta records highest number of mortgage deferrals in the country

  13-10-2020 00:36 via globalnews.ca
  
  Nearly one in five mortgages in Alberta was deferred, according to the most recent CMHC figures.
  
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