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  No 'secret agenda': New environment minister responds to Kenney, Notley concerns

  Canada's new minister of the environment and climate change responded Wednesday to allegations out of Alberta that he is a "radical environmentalist" who may try to kill jobs in the oilpatch. 1

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  Alta. education minister to update supports for students during pandemic

  Watch Adriana LaGrange live on CTVNewsEdmonton.ca at 3:30 p.m. 23

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  Modelling suggests Alberta's fourth wave has peaked, ICU admissions declining

  A group of British Columbia researchers who track COVID-19 infection rates say Alberta is expected to see declines in case counts, as well as hospitalizations, in the weeks to come.

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  Crown seeks 90 days in jail for Edmonton police officer convicted of 2019 assault arrest

  A sentencing hearing is scheduled to begin for an Edmonton police officer who assaulted an Indigenous man in a 2019 arrest.

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  Code Red: Alberta's paramedics union declares state of crisis due to staffing shortages

  The union representing paramedics in the province says EMS services are being "stretched beyond their limits" and there are significant delays in getting ambulances to people in need.

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  Firefighters mount AHS court challenge over 'unconstitutional' vaccine mandate

  A group of firefighters have said they plan to take Alberta Health Services to court over the vaccine mandate.

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  Man charged with pointing BB gun at driver near Sherwood Park

  A Beaumont man is accused of pointing a BB gun at a Sherwood Park motorist earlier this year.

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  Red Deer man accused of driving impaired in Sylvan Lake, fleeing Mounties

  A driver is accused of fleeing police in Red Deer and driving on sidewalks while under the influence in Sylvan Lake last Wednesday.

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  'We encourage people to do the research': A look at developing land acknowledgments

  When Lance Cardinal was approached by the Edmonton Oilers to act as an Indigenous consultant, the Cree artist and designer knew the first thing he wanted to do was create a land acknowledgment.

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  Residential school apology wanted from Pope Francis during Canada visit

  Having the head of the Catholic Church, which played a fundamental role in Canada’s residential schools, on Canadian soil during any reconciliatory effort is a vital part of the work, says the executive director of an Indigenous cultural society. 1

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  Kenney, Notley both upset with Trudeau's choice of environment minister

  A pair of rival Alberta politicians had a rare moment of agreement on Tuesday: both are unhappy with the prime minister's pick for environment minister. 1

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  Bissell Centre, Bent Arrow issue urgent appeal for winter clothing

  "Warmth is the first layer of shelter for all humankind," said Cheryl Whiskeyjack with Bent Arrow. 1

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  WEATHER

  Edmonton weather for Oct. 27: Clearing, breezy and warm (again)

  The "warm" weather continues (well...warm for October).

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  Vatican says Pope Francis willing to visit Canada as Indigenous leaders seek apology

  The Vatican says Pope Francis is willing to visit Canada where Indigenous leaders have been calling on him to apologize for the Catholic Church's role in residential schools. 2

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  Alberta barely rejects permanent daylight time; majority supports ending equalization

  A tiny majority of Albertans voted against the province adopting year-round daylight time in the referendum by Alberta’s United Conservative government. 1

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  Alberta reports 12 deaths, 442 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday

  Alberta has reported 442 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday after 7,786 tests were completed on Monday. 23

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  B.C. offering COVID-19 vaccine boosters to everyone 12 and up next year

  The B.C. government has announced that booster shots of COVID-19 vaccine will be offered to several vulnerable groups before the end of the year, and to the broader population beginning in January. 2

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  Canada's doctors call on new health minister to address 'health workforce crisis'

  Following Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s cabinet shuffle and the addition of a new cabinet role to address mental health, the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) is calling on the new health ministers to address the ‘health workforce crisis’ caused by pandemic burnout and stress. 1

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  'An astoundingly failing grade': 70 per cent of Albertans say health care has declined under UCP

  A majority of Albertans — 70 per cent — say the province’s health-care system has gotten worse over the last two years, and nearly half of those — 42 per cent — say it is “a lot worse.” 1

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  'What this community needs': Pikangikum First Nation opens safe house for families in crisis

  A northern Ontario First Nation has opened up a new safe house designed to help its residents heal from abusive and dangerous situations.

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  U.S. FDA advisers back Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for young kids

  The U.S. moved a step closer to expanding COVID-19 vaccinations for millions more children as government advisers on Tuesday endorsed kid-size doses of Pfizer's shots for 5- to 11-year-olds. 1

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  'Ridiculous in every way': Critics slam referendum questions as Albertans vote no to time change, yes on equalization

  It's not the overwhelming majority Alberta Premier Jason Kenney was hoping for, but he's still saying results of a referendum on whether equalization should be removed from the constitution are a win.

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  'It's going to take a lot to rebuild their lives': Nearly 100 Afghan refugees settle in Edmonton

  Over the past two months, Canada has been welcoming thousands of Afghan refugees fleeing their country now under Taliban rule to safety. 4

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  Police ask for help identifying hit-and-run suspects at West Edmonton Mall

  The Edmonton Police Service is looking for additional information after a hit-and-run in west Edmonton in the summer.

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  Vehicle in pieces after 2-vehicle crash, 3 hospitalized

  A collision between a truck and a car south of the O'Chiese First Nation in Central Alberta sent three people to hospital Monday.

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  Mayor Amarjeet Sohi, new council sworn in at Edmonton City Hall

  Edmonton's new council was sworn in at a city hall ceremony Tuesday afternoon, with the new mayor making his 'Edmonton for all' election slogan the theme of his inaugural speech. 2

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  'An astoundingly failing grade': 70 per cent of Albertans say health care has declined under UCP

  A majority of Albertans — 70 per cent — say the province’s health-care system has gotten worse over the last two years, and nearly half of those — 42 per cent — say it is “a lot worse.” 1

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  Edmontonian charged in northern Alberta homicide

  An Edmonton woman is charged with second-degree murder after the death of a 52-year-old woman earlier this month.

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  'Complacency, convenience, conspiracy': Rural Albertans overrepresented in hospitals

  Although COVID-19 cases are slightly declining in Alberta, two doctors who treat patients from rural areas say a fifth wave may be inevitable if people in those communities do not get vaccinated at a faster pace. 23

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  Edmonton teen gifted basketball hoop appears on The Kelly Clarkson Show

  A teen from north Edmonton is overwhelmed with gratitude after appearing on a hit U.S. talk show. 3

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  Woman taken to hospital after being hit by train in southeast Edmonton

  Police say the woman was walking west on the north sidewalk when she tried to run across the railway tracks at Maple Road near 8 Street. 2

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  City starts building $10M bridge to West Edmonton Mall, traffic delays expected

  Crews started the process of replacing a broken link between West Edmonton Mall and the West Meadowlark neighbourhood Monday.

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  Toronto Argonauts trade veteran quarterback Nick Arbuckle to Edmonton Elks

  Toronto dealt quarterback Nick Arbuckle to Edmonton for a conditional 2022 third-round draft pick and the rights to American quarterback Chad Kelly.

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  Edmonton MP Boissonault named as federal minister of tourism

  Boissonault was sworn-in to the role on Tuesday morning. He is also now the associate minister of finance. 1

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  PM Trudeau names new ministers to several key files in sizable cabinet shakeup

  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has considerably shaken up his cabinet roster, naming new ministers to key portfolios including defence, health, foreign affairs, and environment, while adding in a handful of rookies as he forges ahead with a third mandate. Gender parity has been restored, there is new emphasis on regional development agencies. Overall there are 39 members of the new cabinet. 12