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Specimens to be tested for COVID-19 are seen at LifeLabs after being logged upon receipt at the company's lab, in Surrey, B.C., on Thursday, March 26, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Alberta sets daily COVID-19 case record with 406 infections

Alberta Health reported 406 cases of COVID-19 Wednesday, the province’s highest daily increase to date.

Alta. minister tests positive for COVID-19, Kenney tests negative

Premier Jason Kenney has tested negative for COVID-19 but is still self-isolating after Municipal Affairs Minister Tracy Allard tested positive Wednesday, a government spokesperson said.

Alberta has seen its highest-level of new cases in the past week, and it's also seeing higher hospitalization this month - the most since the pandemic was declared and it's risen sharply through October. This, according to most health officials, will be the key metric used to decide if further lockdowns are necessary.

How Alberta's COVID-19 numbers compare to the rest of Canada

What are the most important indicators we should look at when assessing how COVID-19 is affecting Albertans? 1

Golfers on an Alberta golf course. Oct. 21, 2020. (CTV News Edmonton)

'I don't think anybody guessed this': Alta. golf courses avoid mulligan during season of uncertainty

Despite the late start, rule changes on touch points and regulations on physical distancing, Mill Woods Golf Course was one of the public courses that saw an increase across the board in almost every area. 1

A lab in the University of Alberta. Oct. 21, 2020. (Jay Rosove/CTV News Edmonton)

$6M in funding for high-tech research at U of A

The province will be giving the University of Alberta more than $6 million to fund high-tech innovation.

The Mustard Seed is applying for a special event development permit for the CESSCO building, at 99 Street and 75 Avenue, to operate a temporary homeless shelter.

Mustard Seed looking at CESSCO building to open 24/7 shelter

The Mustard Seed is applying to rezone an empty CESSCO warehouse on 99Street to use it as a temporary homeless shelter over the winter.

It’s time for more mandatory measures, say local docs, as Alberta counts record-setting day

Although the province’s top doctor believes Albertans have time to turn the COVID-19 tide, other local physicians believe it’s time to return to mandatory measures. 1

Crews responded to a fire at a building at 100 Avenue and 107 Street on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020. (Twitter/@JustEatItYEG)

Downtown Edmonton high rise evacuated during fire: officials

A downtown building was evacuated after it caught fire Wednesday afternoon, Edmonton Fire Rescue Services said.

EPS says a missing 14-year-old from Edson has been found safe. (Source: EPS)

14-year-old Edson girl found: EPS

The Edmonton Police Service has found a missing 14-year-old Edson girl.

Education Minister Adriana LaGrange issued a statement where the province vowed to protect LGBTQ2S+ students with the proposed Education Act.

Education minister pushes back against curriculum recommendations

Alberta's education minister is on the defensive after leaked documents appeared to show some recommendations being considered by a panel advising the government on the province's social studies curriculum. 1

WestJet is offering guests with flights cancelled because of COVID-19 refunds directly towards their original method of purchase. (File)

'Heard loud and clear': WestJet shifts refund policy for pre-COVID-19 flights

WestJet says it will now offer refunds to passengers whose travel plans were cancelled because of COVID-19.

Alberta Finance Minister Travis Toews. File photo.

Alberta to cut 930 public service jobs in agriculture, forestry, community service

The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees says the government is cutting 930 public service jobs.

The Wriekkinen's lawn sign that says "U MATTER 2 ME." (source: Wriekkinen family)

'You matter to me': Uplifting lawn sign brightens spirits in Edmonton

A family's lawn sign in northwest Edmonton is turning heads and creating connections. 1

The Ross Street Patio in Red Deer, Alta. Oct. 21, 2020. (Nav Sangha/CTV News Edmonton)

Winter patio pilot project starts in Red Deer

The Ross Street Patio in downtown Red Deer will remain open this winter as part of a pilot program.

EPS say these two people set this van on fire after they shot a 22-year-old man in the Tamarack neighbourhood on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020. (Supplied)

Van set on fire was suspect vehicle in southeast Edmonton shooting, EPS says

Two people who set a van on fire Tuesday afternoon are connected to the shooting that sent a 22-year-old man to the hospital just blocks away in the city’s southeast, the Edmonton Police Service said. 3

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau votes in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Trudeau government survives confidence vote

After a day of nail-biting tension and accusations of partisan brinkmanship, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the federal Liberal minority government have survived a confidence vote. By securing the backing needed to defeat a Conservative push create a new committee to probe alleged Liberal corruption, Trudeau has avoided plunging the country into a snap pandemic election. 28

Alberta tables prompt pay bill for construction contractors, limiting pay deadlines

Alberta is hoping to bring prompt pay legislation to its construction industry by July 2021.

Mounties arrest suspect in small town general store shooting, robbery

A man is facing several charges after a central Alberta general store clerk was shot during an armed robbery.

Man shot in Cold Lake flown to Edmonton hospital with serious injuries

A man is fighting for his life after he was shot in a Cold Lake home on Tuesday.

An empty stroller was on its side on the road after a witness said it was hit by a vehicle Wednesday morning.

2-year-old in hospital after vehicle hits stroller: police

A child was sent to hospital after their stroller was hit by a vehicle Wednesday morning, according to a witness at the scene. 1

'A sense of stability and security': UCP proposes bill to give First Nations police official recognition

The Alberta government tabled a bill that would give First Nations police services official recognition.

Edmonton Oilers Kris Russell (4) is checked by Vegas Golden Knights' William Carrier (28) during first period NHL action in Edmonton on Monday, March 9, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Codie McLachlan

Edmonton Oilers sign defenceman Kris Russell to one-year contract extension

The Edmonton Oilers have signed defenceman Kris Russell to a one-year, US$1.25-million contract extension.

A price tag lists the price of a jug of orange juice at a grocery store in Iqaluit, Nunavut on Dec. 8, 2014. (Sean Kilpatrick / THE CANADIAN PRESS)

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$20 hamburgers and $2 bananas: The cost of food insecurity in Canada's North

Climate change is making it difficult for remote Indigenous populations to access traditional sources of food, and many communities don’t have healthy and affordable alternatives.

Alyssa Wapanatahk, originally from Alberta, will play Indigenous princess Tiger Lily in Disney's upcoming live-action film “Peter Pan and Wendy.” (Photo: alyssaalook.com)

Alberta-raised Cree actor lands role in Disney's live-action 'Peter Pan and Wendy'

Alberta-raised Cree actor Alyssa Wapanatahk is set to play Indigenous princess Tiger Lily in Disney's upcoming live-action film “Peter Pan and Wendy.”

BC SPCA staff help an injured squirrel found stuck in tree sap

BC SPCA raising funds to help baby squirrels stuck in tree sap

The BC SPCA is asking for donations to help pay the medical expenses for a group of juvenile squirrels that were found stuck in tree sap.

Halloween's not cancelled. Here's how you can participate

Despite an increase in COVID-19 case counts, Alberta’s top medical and government officials have given the green light to Halloween activities. 1

The Misericordia Community Hospital in Edmonton. (John Hanson/CTV News Edmonton)

Misericordia reports 2nd death linked to new COVID-19 outbreaks

There are 27 confirmed active cases of the coronavirus at the west Edmonton hospital in 15 patients and 12 staff. 1

Patient tests positive at Edmonton General site

4 cases of COVID-19 reported at Edmonton General Continuing Care Centre

Four people at Edmonton General Continuing Care have been diagnosed with COVID-19, according to Covenant Health.

The Ice Castles will not be returning to Edmonton this winter. The company said it is scaling back on its locations because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

No Ice Castles in Edmonton this winter because of the COVID-19 pandemic

The Ice Castles will not return to Edmonton’s Hawrelak Park this winter because of COVID-19.

An employee at this Real Canadian Superstore at 4821 Calgary Trail NW was last at work on Sept. 26. (Source: Google Street View)

Calgary Trail Superstore employee tests positive for COVID-19

Another Real Canadian Superstore employee has tested positive for COVID-19.

Wild caribou roam the tundra in Nunavut on March 25, 2009. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Climate change harming Indigenous access to healthy food and 'the worst is yet to come': report

Human Rights Watch says climate change is hindering access to healthy food in Indigenous communities across Canada, and the problem is only expected to get worse.

A woman is seen sleeping alongside her phone. (Photo by Ketut Subiyanto from Pexels)

Before you get a flu shot, get good sleep to increase its effectiveness, experts say

Medical professionals are recommending that people make sure to get their flu shots this year, in part because some COVID-19 and flu symptoms are similar. A flu shot reduces the likelihood that your symptoms (if you get sick) are from the flu. 9

The Alberta government announced new supports for the energy industry Monday, in an effort to kick start the provincial economy

Stettler County reeve on oil and gas assessment review: 'They listened'

The reeve of the County of Stettler says the provincial government's Oct. 19 decision on the oil and gas assessment review shows Edmonton listened to rural municipalities.