Josh Classen's forecast: Slow and steady warming trend
Edmonton and area should get back to the low 20s this afternoon with a bit of sun breaking through the clouds.
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Calgary council approves $87B climate strategy
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10 vehicles, shed catch fire in northeast scrapyard near airport
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Alberta to extend $50/month electricity rebate program until December: source
The Alberta government is set to announce that electricity rebates will run until December, CTV News has learned.
Saskatoon
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Tornado warning issued for area near Kindersley, Sask.
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Sask. epidemiologist says Moe's lack of knowledge on COVID-19 booster schedule 'bewildering'
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Regina
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Displaced Ukrainians begin new life in Saskatchewan
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Halifax closing Meagher Park, unhoused people to be moved
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Two young ER doctors quit Montreal jobs, blaming Quebec's broken health-care system and Bill 96
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COVID-19 outbreaks lead to temporary closure of at least 3 Quebec sleepaway camps
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You can now create an account, view past consultations on Quebec's Clic Sante health portal
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Kitchener
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Series of serious crashes in southwestern Ontario leads to plea from provincial police
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Another Ont. homeowner raises red flag over driveway paving work
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Hwy. 7/8 off ramps at Ira Needles getting improvements: MTO
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