COVID-19 in Alberta: More than 1K new infections reported for 10th straight day
Cases grew by 1,616 while actives increased to 16,759, the highest point since Christmas Eve.
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![Top officials say it shouldn’t be happening while others argue a shot used is better than one wasted. Bill Fortier explains.]()
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Edmonton explores allowing alcohol at parks
![If a pilot project is approved later this month, alcoholic beverages will be allowed at picnic sites in parks in the river valley.]()
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![Staff at the Alberta Craft Gallery say thieves got in through a back window and stole 11 pieces of art.]()
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