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A rally was held in Edmonton on Saturday to show solidarity with Mi'kmaq fisherman.

Edmonton-area residents gather to support Mi'kmaq fishermen

A rally was held in Edmonton on Saturday to show support for a Nova Scotia first nation embroiled in a lobster fishing dispute.

Nigerian-Canadians gathered in Edmonton on Saturday to protest the controversial Special Anti-Robbery Squad in Nigeria. (Galen McDougall/CTV News Edmonton)

Nigerians in Edmonton protest country's Special Anti-Robbery Squad

A protest was held at the Alberta legislature grounds on Saturday afternoon to draw attention to Nigeria’s controversial Special Anti-Robbery Squad, or SARS.

Giveback Edmonton at the Alberta Avenue hall.

Giveback Edmonton provides items for Edmontonians in need

Edmontonians were out giving back to those in need on Saturday afternoon.

Second wave of Connect Care launched in Edmonton zone

Alberta Health Services launched the second wave of Connect Care Saturday at several suburban locations across the Edmonton zone.

Loblaw's says an employee at the Real Canadian Superstore at 4410 17 Street in Edmonton has tested positive for COVID-19. (Photo: Google Street View)

Employee at southeast Edmonton Superstore tests positive for COVID-19

An employee at a Real Canadian Superstore in southeast Edmonton has tested positive for COVID-19.

The Grande Prairie RCMP detachment. (Google Street View)

13 officers at Grande Prairie RCMP detachment test positive for COVID-19

The RCMP detachment in Grande Prairie has 14 active cases of COVID-19, Alberta Health Services confirmed on Friday.

A Lotto Max ticket is seen in this undated file photo.

No winning ticket for Friday night's $42 million Lotto Max jackpot

No winning ticket was sold for the $42 million jackpot in Friday night's Lotto Max draw.

Ontario sets grim new record as COVID-19 cases spike to unprecedented levels

Ontario has reported a significant spike in the number of new COVID-19 cases, breaking another grim record for the most infections in a single day. 27

A nurse performs a test on a patient at a drive-in COVID-19 clinic in Montreal, on Wednesday, October 21, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson

Quebec reports 1,009 new COVID-19 cases in past 24 hours, 26 more deaths

Quebec public health authorities reported Saturday that 99,235 people have now tested positive for COVID-19 in the province and 6,132 people have died due to the disease. 1

Thousands of Edmontonians poured into the Butterdome at the University of Alberta to pay their respect to Canada's fallen soldiers on Remembrance Day. Nov. 11, 2019. (CTV News Edmonton)

Butterdome Remembrance Day ceremony cancelled because of COVID-19

Edmonton’s largest Remembrance Day ceremony at the Butterdome will not be held this year because of coronavirus. 1

In this photo taken Sunday, May 17, 2020, a truck from Canada heads to the single open lane heading into the U.S. at the Peace Arch border crossing in Blaine, Wash. (AP / Elaine Thompson)

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Majority of international travellers since March deemed 'essential', avoid quarantine

More than 4.6 million people have arrived in Canada since the border closed last March but less than one-quarter of them were ordered to quarantine -- the rest were deemed 'essential' and exempted from the requirement, according to the Canada Border Services Agency.

Uncle Sam (consular section chief Scott Renner) is seen outside the U.S. consulate in Toronto on Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Colin Perkel

American voters living in Canada increasingly being counted in presidential race

There is a growing wave of eligible American voters in Canada who are participating in an election that has shaped up as a referendum from afar on a controversial president, the Republican Donald Trump. 1

Alberta reaches 300 COVID-19 deaths as cases continue to set records

The province reported 432 cases of the coronavirus Friday, a sum that increased active cases to 3,651. 1

In this Oct. 21, 2020, file photo, medical personnel prepare to administer a COVID-19 swab at a drive-through testing site in Lawrence, N.Y. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

U.S. sets coronavirus infection record; deaths near 224,000

The U.S. coronavirus caseload has reached record heights with more than 83,000 infections reported in a single day, the latest ominous sign of the disease's grip on the nation, as states from Connecticut to the Rocky Mountain West reel under the surge.

U.S. presidential debate: What did Alberta viewers think?

Amongst American ex-pats watching the U.S. election in Canada, it seems the winner of Thursday’s final presidential debate is also the candidate they voted for. 1

U.S. President Donald Trump dances to the song "Y.M.C.A." after speaking during a campaign rally at Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020, in Janesville, Wis. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

'He was warned': Former U.S. coronavirus task force aide slams Trump's handling of crisis

A former member of U.S. President Donald Trump's COVID-19 task force says the president was warned 'very early on' about the severity of the virus but still went 'out of his way' to 'undermine' efforts against it. 23

Toddler recovering at home 4 months after swallowing battery

An Alberta toddler who made headlines earlier this year after she was hospitalized after swallowing a button battery is home and recovering.

Professional boxer Jelena Mrdjenovich, right, is preparing for a fight in an L.A. in December without someone who has been in her corner for 19 years, longtime trainer Milan Lubovac, left, who has not awoken after going into cardiac arrest in February.

Prolific Edmonton pro boxer to return to the ring after devastating personal blow

Professional boxer Jelena Mrdjenovich is preparing for a fight in an L.A. bubble later this year, without someone who has been in her corner for 19 years. 1

Strathcona County RCMP constable charged again in relation to 2019 assault allegation

An RCMP constable who was accused in 2019 of being involved in an altercation with a member of the public in his home while off duty is facing more charges related to the incident.

A truck driver got stuck at Saskatchewan Drive and Queen Elizabeth Park Road as he followed his GPS to get to Fort Saskatchewan. Oct. 23, 2020. (Elnaz Aliasl)

Truck driver following GPS gets stuck making tight turn near Walterdale Bridge

The driver, a 43-year-old man from Smith, Alta., also took out a traffic light and power box and was charged with reckless driving.

Patient tests positive at Edmonton General site

31 COVID-19 cases now linked to Edmonton General Continuing Care Centre outbreak

Covenant Health confirms there's been another jump in cases at the Edmonton General Continuing Care Centre.

Sherwood Park man charged with child pornography, sexual assault against minor

A Sherwood Park man is facing child pornography and sexual assault charges in two separate investigations, RCMP said.

Edmonton seeing 'staggering' number of auto thefts

The number of auto thefts being recorded in Edmonton is “staggering,” according to the city’s top cop.

Experts believe this tool, which was found on an Alberta farm, is at least 10,000 years old. (Darcy Seaton/CTV News Edmonton)

Ancient tool 'at least 10,000 years old' found on Alberta farm

Farmer John Macklin was clearing rocks off his land, the kind of rocks that often beat up his farm equipment, when he stumbled across something unique. It has since been assessed by experts, who say it's very, very old. 2

The U.S. Department of Transportation has granted tentative approval of an alliance agreement between WestJet Airlines and Delta Air Lines.

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U.S. government approves alliance between WestJet and Delta, with conditions

The U.S. Department of Transportation has granted tentative approval of an alliance agreement between WestJet Airlines and Delta Air Lines.

An Edmonton police vehicle is seen in this file photo. (Sean Amato/CTV News Edmonton)

Man accused of assaulting woman could be in Edmonton, Maskwacis: EPS

Police are asking for the public’s help finding a man accused of beating a woman.

Edmonton's University of Alberta hospital cafeteria operated at a loss of approximately $1.5 million between 2017 and 2019, data shows.

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Alberta Health Services seeking company to deal with its dirty laundry

While Alberta Health Services is looking for a company to take over the rest of its laundry services, new data shows many restaurants and cafeterias in Alberta hospitals have been operating millions in the red for years.

Riyaz Sharan’s jigsaw puzzles feature iconic Edmonton locations and scenery.

These six iconic Edmonton scenes are now available in puzzle form

An Edmonton-based graphic designer is sharing his work in a new way, thanks in part to the coronavirus pandemic.

Second person charged after anti-racism rally in Red Deer

A second person has been charged with assault after an anti-racism rally in Red Deer on Sept. 20.

Edmontonians lend hand in 'Great Downtown Sweep' to clean up the core

Don’t be surprised to see clean-up crews roaming downtown Friday afternoon.

Police responded to an incident at the Drummond apartment building on Oct. 23, 2020.

Man taken to hospital after early morning shooting: police

A man is in hospital with non-life threatening injuries after a reported shooting inside an Edmonton apartment building Friday morning.

At least nine bus shelters along Riverbend Road were found damaged on Sept. 16, 2020. (Evan Klippenstein/CTV News Edmonton)

Edmonton has spent nearly $700K fixing vandalized bus shelters since 2017

Bus shelter vandalism is on the rise in Edmonton this year.

University of Alberta. (Sean McClune/CTV News Edmonton)

University of Alberta makes masks mandatory indoors, including classrooms

The University of Alberta will require everyone to wear non-medical face masks inside. 1

Alberta postpones non-urgent surgeries in Edmonton zone as COVID-19 hospitalizations rise

On Thursday, Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw announced Edmonton zone hospitals will postpone non-urgent surgeries due to the rise in hospitalizations and health care workers forced to quarantine.