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Edmonton's city manager says the EXPO Centre will be available to Alberta Health and AHS to be used as a vaccination site if and when they need it. (Galen McDougall/CTV News Edmonton)

‘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. 32

Alberta Health says Canada's second case of a blood clot, linked to the Astra-Zeneca vaccine, has been found in the province. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)

Alberta doctors find 2nd case of blood clot linked to AstraZeneca vaccine in Canada

A man in his 60s is the first Albertan to be diagnosed with a blood clot linked to AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine, the province's top doctor announced. 29

In this Feb. 11, 2021 file photo, a health worker prepares a dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine to be administered at a vaccination centre set up in Fiumicino, near Rome's international airport. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino, File)

COVID-19 in Alberta: 1,486 new cases and 977 more variant infections

Another 1,486 new cases of COVID-19 were reported Saturday, including 977 variant of concern cases. 31

Edmonton fire have been on scene battling a grass fire since it's been reported at 12:58 p.m. Saturday (CTV News Edmonton/Galen McDougall).

Fire crews respond to large grass fire in southwest Edmonton

A grass fire in southwest Edmonton is keeping firefighters busy Saturday.

Fatal car accident near Alix, Alta. under investigation

A 58-year-old has died and another person is in serious condition after a car accident near Alix, Alberta.

A health worker carries doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in a box at the Rene-Muret hospital in Servan near Paris, Sunday Dec. 27, 2020. (Thomas Samson/Pool Photo via AP)

Young, healthy Albertans are getting vaccinated at pharmacies. 'Should not be happening,' Hinshaw says

A 24-year-old Edmontonian with no health conditions says she got a COVID-19 vaccine dose at a pharmacy, something Alberta's top doctor said should not be happening. 13

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney arrives at the 2021 budget in Edmonton Alta, on Thursday February 25, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

Alberta's Kenney sowing distrust with misleading COVID-19 anecdotes, statements: NDP

Alberta's Opposition says Premier Jason Kenney is sowing distrust by recounting misleading anecdotes to illustrate COVID-19 policy decisions.

Grades 7-12 in Fort McMurray move online due to rising COVID-19 cases

Both public and senior high schools from the Fort McMurray public and Catholic school divisions will move online starting Monday due to increasing COVID-19 cases.

Lori Sigurdson tabled a private member's bill the NDP hope will create an independent Alberta seniors' advocate (Supplied).

Alberta NDP push for a seniors advocate to help them navigate the system and review services

The Official Opposition introduced a new private member’s bill that it hopes will lead to the creation of an independent Alberta seniors’ advocate. 3

On April 18, 2020, a lone gunman masquerading as an RCMP officer killed 22 people in a small community in Nova Scotia.

Family of three victims in Nova Scotia mass murder seeking answers nearly one year on

Sunday will mark one year since 22 people, including a pregnant woman, were killed in Canada’s largest mass murder, and the families of the victims are still seeking answers.

Queen Elizabeth II looks on as she sits alone in St. George’s Chapel during the funeral of Prince Philip, the man who had been by her side for 73 years, at Windsor Castle, Windsor, England, Saturday April 17, 2021. (Jonathan Brady/Pool via AP)

The Queen says goodbye to Prince Philip, continues her reign alone

Queen Elizabeth II and her family paid their last respects to Prince Philip at a funeral on Saturday that celebrated his naval past, his international heritage and seven decades of service in which he helped guide the queen through repeated crises. 22

2 men in custody after early Saturday weapons incident

Two men are in custody after an early morning weapons incident in north Edmonton.

More than a million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been delivered to Alberta and the province wants to make sure everyone is properly protected against the virus.

Already had COVID-19? 'Natural immunity' is real, but you should still be vaccinated

Even when thousands of Albertans have already contracted COVID-19, health officials are still pushing for everyone to be vaccinated when their turn becomes available.

Edmonton refinery fined $100K after poisonous gas release

Suncor is facing a $100,000 fine after a refinery in the Edmonton-area released hydrogen sulphide gas in 2018.

Cyclist in hospital with serious injuries after collision with SUV

An Edmonton cyclist was taken to hospital after a serious collision Friday evening.

Environment and Parks Minister Jason Nixon is seen during a news conference to announce $43 million in repairs and improvements to provincial parks at a news conference in Calgary, Alta., Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020 (The Canadian Press/Todd Korol).

Elders, trappers from Alberta First Nation ask province to protect bison herd

Some trappers and elders from Alberta's Little Red River Cree Nation are urging the province to protect a dwindling Wabasca wood buffalo herd.

A semi-truck and its trailer rolled over near the northwest leg of the Anthony Henday Friday, April 16, 2021 (CTV News Edmonton/Sean McClune).

Rollover near Anthony Henday under investigation

A semi-truck and trailer rolled over near the northwest leg of the Anthony Henday.

Long-time Edmonton Anglican Bishop retires after 13 years

Right Reverend Jane Alexander is one of a handful of female Anglican Bishops in the entire country.

Alberta Wilderness Association Conservation Director Ian Urquhart said the terms of reference are at odds with statements made by Energy Minister Sonya Savage on March 29, when she promised an “open conversation” where “the widest spectrum of views” would be heard.

Coal consultation terms of reference called 'staggering betrayal of public's trust'

Groups and individuals concerned about the impact of coal mining in the Eastern Slopes of the Rocky Mountains are expressing “extreme disappointment” after the government quietly released terms of reference for the upcoming public consultation process. 1

Gateway Blvd. re-opens after multi-vehicle collision

The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) responded to a multi-vehicle collision that closed Gateway Boulevard for hours Friday.

Mount Susitna, which is also known as Sleeping Lady, is shown Friday, April 16, 2021, on the other side of Cook Inlet from downtown Anchorage, Alaska. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen)

Alaska to offer tourists COVID-19 vaccines starting June 1

Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy said Friday that COVID-19 vaccines would be made available at key airports in the state starting June 1, in unveiling plans aimed at bolstering the state's pandemic-battered tourist industry.

Edmonton Fire Rescue Services responded to two downtown grass fires in Edmonton Sunday, April 4, 2021 (Dave Mitchell/CTV News Edmonton).

Edmonton fire issues restrictions prohibiting fireworks and open burning

Edmonton Fire Rescue Services announced the fire restriction Friday based on dry conditions and a lack of spring precipitation

The North Saskatchewan River in Edmonton.

Police and fire recover body from North Saskatchewan River

Police confirm that a human body was recovered Friday from the North Saskatchewan River.

Brad Dahr, 53, of Vegreville, was charged on April 15, 2021, the same day police seized electronic devices, documents and clothing from a home in Edmonton. (Photo submitted.)

Former Alta. pastor accused of sexual offences against youth; RCMP looking for victims in B.C., NWT

A small town Alberta pastor is accused of possessing and distributing child pornography and luring a child.

Therese (L) and Alison (R) O'Driscoll. (Supplied)

Grandmother and aunt charged in abduction of two Alberta girls

Alberta RCMP provided an update on two Cochrane area girls who were located in B.C. after they were reported missing last month and have charged the children's grandmother and aunt.

Shared-use path along the Victoria Promenade. (CTV News Edmonton)

Shared-use paths return to Edmonton Friday

Temporary lanes that make it easier to keep a physical distance are back in Edmonton. 1

The Edmonton Oilers signed Dylan Holloway from the University of Wisconsin Badgers to a pro contract after drafting him 14th overall (File)

Oilers draft pick Holloway elects to go pro, signs 3-year deal

The forward played the last two seasons with the Univerisity of Wisconsin Badgers where he recorded 52 points in 58 games, including 35 points in 23 games last season.

Red Deer Public Schools. (CTV News Edmonton)

Red Deer Public School Board unanimously turns down piloting K-6 curriculum

Red Deer Public Schools has decided not to pilot Alberta's K-6 draft curriculum.

Photos of Vancouver Canucks players are pictured outside the closed box office of Rogers Arena in downtown Vancouver Thursday, April 8, 2021. (Jonathan Hayward / THE CANADIAN PRESS)

Canucks return to play on Sunday following COVID-19 outbreak

The Vancouver Canucks will return to play this Sunday as they take on the Toronto Maple Leafs at Rogers Arena. 4

Riverside, Rundle, and Victoria Golf Courses open for the season

All city-owned golf courses are now open and ready for golfers to enjoy. 1

On the first day it opened camping reservations, Parks Canada's booking website went offline. (File)

'Very high demand' forces Parks Canada's camping reservation system offline

Parks Canada delayed opening camping reservations this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but thousands of Canadians are crying foul after the system went offline with technical issues.

Athabasca students to return to school Monday after quarantine: 'It's time to go back'

A superintendent of schools in northern Alberta says the town's students and teachers are feeling confident about returning to in-person learning after dozens of youth in the community tested positive for COVID-19. 12

In this March 28, 2017, file photo, a dump truck hauls coal at Contura Energy's Eagle Butte Mine near Gillette, Wyo. The Alberta government is changing coal policies to make it easier to develop open-pit mines in one of the province's most sensitive areas. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/Mead Gruver, File

Alberta environment minister defends coal consultation at municipalities meeting

Alberta Environment Minister Jason Nixon is defending the province's planned coal consultations.

Alberta won't be sending hospital staff to Ontario, which is being hard hit by COVID-19. (File photo)

Alberta says no to Ontario request for health-care workers

Alberta will not be sending medical professionals to Ontario to help with its beleaguered health-care system, Premier Jason Kenney's office said Friday. 10