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  Alberta adds 477 COVID-19 cases as hospitalizations set pandemic high

  Alberta’s top doctor reported 477 cases of COVID-19 and five more deaths on Thursday.

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  Alberta changed its symptom list for school-aged children. Here's what you need to know.

  Starting Monday, if your child only has a runny nose or a sore throat, they will not be mandated to self-isolate and get tested for the coronavirus.

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  Transportation official defends trucking industry after crash that killed Edmonton teacher

  The head of the Alberta Motor Transport Association is defending the trucking industry after two crashes, including a fatal, involving commercial vehicles in Edmonton this week.

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  Puppy-selling operation shut down in northeast Edmonton garage

  Multiple charges have been laid following a four-month long investigation into a puppy-selling operation out of northeast Edmonton garage.

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  Group calls on Alberta to adopt province-wide mandatory mask law

  A group is calling on Alberta to introduce mandatory mask bylaws across the province, including all schools and workplaces.

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  Increased interest in flu immunization, Alberta Health Services reports

  Alberta Health Services, during its first weekly update for influenza immunization on Thursday, says almost 600,000 residents have gone for their seasonal flu shot so far.

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  COVID-19 cases confirmed at 3 Edmonton Shoppers Drug Marts

  Three Edmonton Loblaw employees are isolating after testing positive for COVID-19.

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  93 per cent of Alberta teachers have experienced bullying or violence on the job: ATA study

  A new study looking at aggression in Alberta schools released by the Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA) shows that 93 per cent of the teachers surveyed reported that they have experienced some form bullying or violence during their career.

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  Man charged in two sexual assaults, EPS searching for more victims

  A 20-year-old man was charged after an 18-year-old and a 16-year-old female were sexually assaulted.

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  LEGO Store opening in West Edmonton Mall

  The LEGO Store is coming to West Edmonton Mall.

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  Edmonton Convention Centre opening its doors to the homeless Friday

  The Edmonton Convention Centre will open its doors to the city’s homeless starting Friday.

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  'They came with dogs': Genomes show canines, humans share long history

  The first dog probably emerged from a type of wolf, but no one knows when, or where, or who domesticated it. It was a while ago. The oldest dog burial dates back about 14,000 years.

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  Mobile shower unveiled for Edmontonians in need

  The simple task of taking a shower will now be accessible to those who haven’t been able to.

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  New children's book taking the fear out of pandemic

  It's called “Georgie Shark and COVID-19” and it features a smiling blue shark with unruly hair swimming through a sea of red viruses.

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  Deaths of three men classified as homicides, bringing city total over 25

  Edmonton has surpassed 25 homicides in 2020 with the ruling of three suspicious deaths over the summer as homicides.

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  One new death in COVID-19 outbreak at Edmonton General

  A COVID-19 outbreak at Edmonton General Continuing Care Centre has claimed another life, bringing the death toll to five.

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  Report puts spotlight on Alberta's struggling music industry

  A new report studying Alberta’s music ecosystem puts a spotlight on the now struggling industry.

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  Alberta government tables auto insurance bill, committee recommends adopting no-fault insurance

  Finance Minister Travis Toews will table Bill 41 and present the findings and recommendations of a final report by the auto insurance advisory committee, which was first ordered at the beginning of 2020. 1

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  Officer, woman injured in northern Alta. arrest, ASIRT investigating

  The police watchdog is investigating an arrest that left an officer and woman injured in Calling Lake, Alta., last week.

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  There's just one more closure, then Groat Road Bridge will reopen Monday

  Groat Road Bridge will reopen Monday after one final full-weekend closure, capping off more than two years of construction on the roadway. 1

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  Jasper tour guide urges motorists to 'be mindful' as road salt attracts wildlife, creating hazard

  The owners of a Jasper Park tour company are warning visitors to watch out for wildlife on the highway that may be attracted by road salt put down by Parks Canada. 1

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  Report says TMX 'not needed' in Canada, Ottawa should reassess project

  A new report suggests the contentious Trans Mountain pipeline expansion isn’t necessary to meet oil capacity in Canada and recommends Ottawa reassess the need for the project. 1

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  7 Albertans, including NHLer Dach, among those invited to Team Canada's World Juniors selection camp

  Seven Albertans are among the record-high 46 players invited to compete for a Team Canada roster spot at the upcoming 2021 World Juniors in Edmonton.

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  'The industry is not sustainable today': Significant casualties expected in Alberta drilling sector

  The Canadian Association of Oilwell Drilling Contractors says it expected about 250 rigs to be working in October, but only 100 are presently drilling.

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  Female stabbed outside of Edmonton Public Library

  It happened around 8:30 p.m. in a garden area at the EPL Mill Woods branch located on Hewes Way in the southeast corner of the city.

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  Teacher, 36, killed by runaway wheel unit in west Edmonton crash

  The driver killed after her vehicle was struck by a wheel unit in west Edmonton Wednesday morning was a 36-year-old teacher, CTV News has learned. 2

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  Father of 4 killed at Trans Mountain site in Edmonton

  The worker killed at the Trans Mountain pipeline site in west Edmonton was a father of four, his family told CTV News. 1

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  Alberta sets COVID-19 active-case record for 10th day straight with 410 new infections

  Alberta has 4,793 active cases of COVID-19 after it reported another 410 infections Wednesday.

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  Tunisian carrying Qur'an fatally stabs 3 in French church

  A young Tunisian man armed with a knife and carrying a copy of the Qur'an attacked worshippers in a French church and killed three Thursday, prompting the government to raise its security alert to the maximum level hours before a nationwide coronavirus lockdown. 10

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  Husky Energy hit by non-cash impairment charges, reports $7-billion loss in Q3

  Husky Energy Inc. reported a nearly $7.1-billion loss in its latest quarter as it was hit by $6.7 billion in non-cash impairment charges after taxes related to lower long-term commodity price assumptions and reduced capital investment.

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  Police searching for man wanted in connection to serious assault

  St. Paul RCMP are asking for the public's help finding a wanted man in connection to a serious assault early Wednesday.

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  WEATHER

  Mild temperatures and occasional precipitation: This is your Edmonton forecast

  A few showers are moving through north-central Alberta this morning and there's chance we'll see a bit of that in Edmonton and area.

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  Can Man Dan gives Halloween costume vouchers to low-income children

  Can Man Dan is teaming up with Halloween Alley to help low-income children wear a new costume when they go trick-or-treating this Saturday.

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  Man sentenced to more than 6 years for meth-fuelled 2018 LRT stabbing, robberies

  The man who stabbed another man five times at an Edmonton LRT station has been sentenced to more than six years in prison.

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  UCP proposes changes to child care

  The Alberta government wants to change the rules around child care in the province after a consultation with 10,000 parents, caregivers, educators and daycares.