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• Looking back at Edmonton's deadly Black Friday tornado, 34 years on

  30-07-2021 22:14 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Thirty-four years ago this Saturday, an F4 tornado ripped through Strathcona County and east Edmonton, killing 27 people, injuring hundreds and destroying millions of dollars worth of property. The tornado seared itself in Edmonton's psyche as Black Friday, led to a major overhaul of early warning systems, and helped create the city's erstwhile motto, The City of Champions. Read More
  
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• Edmonton ticketing blitz finds more than 1,600 traffic violations in 24 hours

  30-07-2021 22:05 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  City police spotted more than 1,600 traffic violations within 24 hours during its “Big Ticket Event” last week. Read More
  
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• AHS launching catch-up routine immunization program for Edmonton-area students who missed them

  30-07-2021 19:57 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Edmonton-area students who didn't receive routine immunizations last school year due to COVID-19 delays can get them during a catch-up blitz by Alberta Health Services. Read More
  
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• 'It was kind of like a little sign': new home shares name with baby

  30-07-2021 19:53 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Once they saw the show home their new home search ended. Read More
  
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• Destination dining in Edmonton and Calgary

  30-07-2021 18:24 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Eating several restaurant meals in a row is one of the great pleasures of a vacation. Not only does a holiday mean time off from cooking, but exploring a city’s eateries can offer a new perspective on its culture and energy. Sticking relatively close to home this summer means that we all have an opportunity to treat ourselves to some of the best restaurants in Alberta’s two largest cities. Read More
  
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• Alberta Métis settlements file legal challenge over provincial legislation

  30-07-2021 17:51 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Representatives of Métis settlements in Alberta are taking the provincial government to court to halt legislation that will soon change how eight communities are governed. Read More
  
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• Gorgeous lottery home adds glam highlights to modern farmhouse style

  30-07-2021 17:47 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  For a $2.1-million dollar lottery home, Edmonton’s latest offering doesn’t go over the top. Read More
  
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• Edmonton weather: It's hot and the best Olympic figure skating movie is The Cutting Edge

  30-07-2021 17:31 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  A look at today’s Edmonton weather by Environment Canada. Read More
  
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• COVID-19: Alberta surpasses 1,500 active cases as daily case counts rise

  30-07-2021 15:41 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Alberta’s COVID-19 daily case rates continue to rise for the fourth day in a row, going above 200 Thursday. Read More
  
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• Friday's letters: COVID measures needed for university

  30-07-2021 14:00 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  The current plan is for the University of Alberta to return to in-person classes on Sept. 1. I shall be teaching a class of 220 students in a basement auditorium. All seats will be taken and thus the students will be in close proximity. After 50 minutes, these students will walk through crowded hallways to join another similarly crowded room with a different group. Many will be arriving from far and wide to start classes. However, following the provincial and municipal guidelines, the university
  
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• Growing Things Outdoors: Wilting leaves and drooping branches

  30-07-2021 13:00 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Q: My tomato leaves are turning white and black. I presume this isn’t good. I’ve removed them and disposed of in a sealed bag but am wondering what to do next. My friend suggested they have a bacterial infection, but I have not found this information to be reliable so am seeking your advice. I’ve attached some photos. Help! Read More
  
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• A drinkable sound experiment by local students and artists brings POPOPOPOPOP to the city

  30-07-2021 13:00 via edmontonjournal.com
  
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• Albertans' personal information exposed after national health-care provider hacked, data put up for sale

  30-07-2021 11:00 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  An unknown number of Albertans' personal information was recently put up for sale online after the hack of a national health-care provider. Read More
  
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• Cap space already at a premium after Edmonton Oilers' signing spree

  30-07-2021 10:49 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  All quiet on the western front on Day 2 of free agency, no surprise after the fireworks of Day 1 when the Edmonton Oilers plunged neck deep into an active market on both the trade and free agent front. Ken Holland's crew secured the services of no fewer than five NHL-experienced players on Wednesday, this after setting the stage earlier in the summer with a couple of key contract extensions and a controversial trade. Read More
  
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• High Level RCMP find human skeletal remains near industrial park

  30-07-2021 04:48 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  High Level RCMP say search teams have found skeletal human remains in a wooded area near an industrial park. Read More
  
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• Alberta NDP well ahead of UCP fundraising again in second quarter

  30-07-2021 03:58 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Alberta's Opposition New Democrats have nearly doubled the United Conservative Party's fundraising in the second quarter, according to stats released by Elections Alberta Thursday. Read More
  
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• Alberta's privacy commissioner finds Babylon health app not compliant with privacy laws

  30-07-2021 03:30 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Alberta's privacy commissioner has concluded that Telus Health's controversial virtual health care app does not comply with the province's privacy laws. Read More
  
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• COVID-19: Alberta surpasses 1,500 actives cases as daily case counts rise

  30-07-2021 01:41 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Alberta’s COVID-19 daily case rates continue to rise for the fourth day in a row, going above 200 Thursday. Read More
  
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• RCMP investigating theft of 500-lb. church bell

  30-07-2021 00:27 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Police are hoping the culprits in this case ring a bell with the public. Read More
  
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