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  B.C. will soon restrict non-essential travel outside of health regions, put up signs on Alberta border

  The provincial government is working on regulations that will restrict non-essential travel in British Columbia. 15

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  Alberta reports 1,391 COVID-19 cases, 11 per cent positivity rate

  Alberta reported a positivity rate of 11 per cent on Monday after another 1,391 people tested positive for COVID-19. 14

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  How the 2021 federal budget impacts you

  The federal government unveiled its long-awaited spring budget on Monday, with a focus on navigating taxpayers out of the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic and embarking on the long road to economic recovery, with specific attention paid to the most vulnerable. 11

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  McDavid scores winner as part of three-point night, Oilers beat Canadiens

  With a burst of his world-class speed, Connor McDavid finally solved the Montreal Canadiens in 2021.

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  City maintains property tax freeze for 2021

  For the first time since 1997, Edmontonians will enjoy a property tax freeze. 1

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  Local greenhouse owners warn public of bedding plant shortage this summer

  Greenhouse owners in the Edmonton area are encouraging the public to purchase their bedding plants early this season due to a potential shortage in stock. 1

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  Budget 2021: Government unveils $101.4B in new spending, with deficit declining

  The federal government is unveiling $101.4 billion in new spending, aimed at both supporting the country through the third COVID-19 wave, and stimulating the economic recovery post-pandemic, in a historic budget presented by Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland. 11

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  Edmonton man walking 500 km for Alberta Lung Association

  Chris Sadleir is getting ready to walk from Lethbridge to his hometown of Edmonton to raise money and awareness in support of the Lung Association of Alberta and Northwest Territories.

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  WHL season ends with conclusion of regular season schedule

  The Western Hockey League (WHL) season will finish with the end of the regular season schedule, the league announced Monday.

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  Alberta lowering eligibility for AstraZeneca vaccine from age 55 to 40 Tuesday

  More than 500,000 additional Albertans will be eligible to be vaccinated against COVID-19 on Tuesday as the province is lowering the benchmark age to qualify for the AstraZeneca vaccine from 55 to 40 years old. 26

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  Alberta post-secondary students pleased with 'positive' federal budget

  Alberta post-secondary students say the new federal budget will help student affordability and recent graduates navigate a rocky job market.

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  Treaty 8 Grand Chief pushing for First Nations police service

  The Grand Chief of Treaty 8 is lobbying the provincial government for an Indigenous police service for First Nations covered by the treaty.

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  'It’s a scary thing': Newborn baby found in apartment building laundry room

  A newborn baby girl was found in an northeast apartment building by residents in a laundry room Sunday. 1

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  Power knocked to thousands in SW Edmonton Monday morning

  A large power outage impacted thousands in several southwest Edmonton neighborhoods and paused traffic lights on Winterburn Road around 9:00 a.m.

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  B.C. will soon restrict non-essential travel outside of health regions, put up signs on Alberta border

  The provincial government is working on regulations that will restrict non-essential travel in British Columbia. 15

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  Federal government's extension of CEWS in budget is some good news for CFL franchises

  There was a little good news for CFL teams in the federal government's spring budget Monday. 11

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  Sword-wielding man damages multiple vehicles: police

  Police responded to reports of a man attacking cars with a sword Saturday night in Edmonton.

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  Rogers, Fido wireless services returning to normal after countrywide outage

  Rogers wireless services were starting to return to normal Monday evening after a cellular service outage affected Rogers and Fido wireless customers and caused disruptions across Canada and impacting schools and 911 operations.

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  Filing 2020 taxes late could lead to months of delays for COVID-19 financial aid, says CRA

  With income tax deadlines approaching, the federal government is warnings that filing late could mean delays of up to two months for anyone hoping to receive any of the various COVID-19 financial relief benefits. 4

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  Prominent local fertility doctor admits to taking kickbacks from pharmaceutical companies

  A prominent Edmonton fertility doctor is under scrutiny for profiting off the drugs he prescribed. 2

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  Chevi Rabbitt to share mental health story in national campaign

  Local diversity advocate Chevi Rabbitt will share her own mental health and addictions story in a new national campaign highlighting issues in Indigenous communities. 1

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  Mount Yamnuska closed from May to November so crews can make safety upgrades to trails

  Access to Mount Yamnuska — an area popular for climbing and hiking west of Calgary — will be closed from the end of May until November as crews work to upgrade some sections of trail, build new ones and decommission others.

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  Alberta's Boser set to face off against the Sledgehammer on June UFC card

  Alberta heavyweight Tanner (The Bulldozer) Boser will face Sweden's Ilir (The Sledgehammer) Latifi on a June 5 UFC Fight Night card.

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  Alberta legislature turns down Opposition request to debate bill to protect Rockies

  Some 35 scientists from the University of Alberta are urging the provincial government to rethink its plans for expanding coal-mining in the Rocky Mountains.

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  Call for prayer broadcast again during second Ramadan in lockdown

  Moona Khan says every time she hears the call for prayer playing from the speakers at her mosque, her heart sings and she's happy the tradition is finally being accepted in Canada.

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  Federal budget to put more than $2B into child care, offer new and extended business supports: source

  From child care, to extended pandemic aid programs and a new hiring incentive, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland’s 2021 budget will be a full update on Canada’s finances and is set to outline key measures to start rebuilding the economy. 11

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  Ontario to lower age eligibility for AstraZeneca vaccine to 40

  Ontario says the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine will be offered to individuals 40 years old and over in pharmacies and primary care settings starting on Tuesday. 24

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  COVID-19 in Alberta: More than 1,000 cases reported for 12th day in a row

  Alberta has 1,516 more COVID-19 cases reported with 800 variant of concern cases. 25

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  NASA's Mars Ingenuity helicopter achieves first powered, controlled flight on another planet

  NASA's experimental helicopter Ingenuity rose into the thin air above the dusty red surface of Mars on Monday, achieving the first powered flight by an aircraft on another planet. 2

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  Man found dead on sidewalk in Lloydminster, RCMP investigating

  Lloydminster RCMP are investigating after a man was found dead on a sidewalk Saturday afternoon.

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  'It was wonderful': Surprise drive-by birthday party for long-time legion member

  A long-time member of the Royal Canadian Legion was treated to a surprise birthday drive-by on Sunday. 1

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  'The moment I saw them, I said holy smoke, I will die!': Alberta hiker escapes grizzly encounter

  A hiker had a harrowing encounter while on Mount Crandell this weekend and wants hit experience to serve as a warning. 1

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  ‘Put it in perspective’: Albertans continue to receive AstraZeneca vaccine

  Despite news of Canada’s second reported instance of rare blood clots linked to the AstraZeneca vaccine, many Albertans continued to receive vaccinations in Edmonton. 28

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  Protester charged with mischief, obstruction at GraceLife Church

  Parkland RCMP arrested one person in connection with mischief and obstruction to the perimeter fence around GraceLife Church. 4

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  Government action needed to help support schools as COVID-19 cases rise: ATA president

  The province says keeping students learning in-person is a priority for them. Critics say more needs to be done to support teachers and staff so that students can have safe in-person learning. 1