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  More than 2 dozen cases of U.K. variant reported in Alberta on Sunday

  Alberta reported 301 cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, and 29 cases of the B.1.1.7 UK variant.

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  Alberta expecting to ease some restrictions on Monday

  Alberta’s reopen strategy could see further health measures lifted on Monday. Retail, gyms and fitness centres could see restrictions eased, when it comes to capacity. 1

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  Man in critical condition after fall from eighth floor balcony in west Edmonton

  A 39-year-old man is alive after falling from an eighth floor balcony in west Edmonton on Sunday morning.

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  Pokemon payday: Edmonton man sells Charizard card for $8K

  An Edmonton man is $8,000 richer thanks to his childhood love of Pokemon.

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  'You are strong enough': Muslim women offered self defence classes in wake of attacks

  There’s a sense of fear in Edmonton’s Muslim community after several attacks on Black, Muslim women in recent weeks. 1

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  'I don't feel alone at all': Edmontonians stay connected through virtual fitness

  Unable to actually travel during the pandemic, some Edmontonians have been visiting other parts of the world virtually by way of online fitness classes offered by the city. 1

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  Former Edmonton MLA, school trustee dies from cancer

  Former Edmonton MLA and school board trustee Janice Sarich has died from cancer.

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  'Schitt's Creek' wins best TV comedy series at Golden Globes

  'Schitt's Creek,' the Canadian comedy series created by the father-son team of Eugene and Dan Levy that dominated September's Emmy Awards, is the winner of the Golden Globe for best comedy or musical TV series. 5

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  'It was a boondoggle': Chaotic scenes in hotel quarantines frustrate travellers

  Travellers say they're frustrated by long wait times to book hotel quarantines and chaotic service during their stays. 2

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  Alberta new case trend continues gradual increase as province reports 415 new cases Saturday

  Alberta's rate of daily new cases of COVID-19 continued a gradual upward trend on Saturday with the province reporting 415 new infections.

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  Spacewalking astronauts prep station for new solar wings

  Spacewalking astronauts ventured out Sunday to install support frames for new, high-efficiency solar panels arriving at the International Space Station later this year. 1

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  Blood tests could be early indicator of COVID-19 severity: study

  A new study says that blood tests may be the key for doctors to get an idea of what to expect when treating COVID-19 patients.

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  Police and protesters: Tense situation outside Calgary city hall for COVID-19 rally

  One of the biggest rallies of the pandemic took to the streets in downtown Calgary Saturday and the situation drew an equally large police presence. 1

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  U.S. approves 1-dose Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine

  The U.S. is getting a third vaccine to prevent COVID-19, as the Food and Drug Administration on Saturday cleared a Johnson and Johnson shot that works with just one dose instead of two. 36

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  'Nomadland,' 'Borat,' 'The Crown' win at bicoastal Golden Globes

  With homebound nominees appearing by remote video and hosts Tina Fey and Amy Poehler on different sides of the country, a very socially distanced 78th Golden Globe Awards trudged on in the midst of the pandemic and amid a storm of criticism for the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, with top awards going to 'Nomadland,' 'Borat Subsequent Moviefilm,' 'The Crown' and 'Schitt's Creek.' 5

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  No Matthews, no problem: Minus NHL goal leader, Maple Leafs blank Oilers 4-0

  Mitch Marner had a goal and an assist, Jack Campbell made 30 saves for his third career shutout, and the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Edmonton Oilers 4-0 on Saturday in the opener of a three-game set.

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  Server who took glass in the face living in fear after no arrest

  Almost three months after she was attacked by a woman with a glass at a north Edmonton pub, Erin Shaw was disappointed to learn police will not be making an arrest in her case. 2

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  Edmonton Police Foundation partnering with MacEwan to prevent liquor store thefts

  Thefts from liquor stores are on the rise, not just in Edmonton, but across the province. The Edmonton Police Foundation is now working with MacEwan University to draw attention to the problem, while renewing calls to outfit liquor stores with ID scanners at store entrances. 1

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  'Error in judgment': AHS head apologizes for frustration, long wait times for COVID-19 vaccine rollout

  The CEO of Alberta Health Services (AHS) has issued an apology to seniors after they experienced frustration and worry due to complications with the COVID-19 vaccination booking system. 1

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  Protest for Pastor James Coates outside Stony Plain courthouse

  Protesters rallied outside the courthouse in Stony Plain on Saturday calling for the release of GraceLife Church of Edmonton pastor James Coates.

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  New Democrat MLA Irwin's Edmonton office vandalized

  Vandalism has been removed from an Alberta's Opposition member's riding office after it was tagged sometime overnight Friday. 1

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  Flying Canoe Volant ready to take flight in Edmonton

  Another winter festival is ready to take flight in Edmonton on Monday. The Flying Canoe Volant is rooted in French-Canadian and Indigenous legends and folklore. 1

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  Dangerous offender Clint Carifelle added to Edmonton's Most Wanted list

  A dangerous offender who caused police to issue a warning about him on Thursday night after allegedly removing his monitoring bracelet has been added to Edmonton’s Most Wanted List.

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  Blood tests could be early indicator of COVID-19 severity: study

  A new study says that blood tests may be the key for doctors to get an idea of what to expect when treating COVID-19 patients.

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  Extra security guards coming to Edmonton transit facilities

  Starting today, there will be extra security guards patrolling Edmonton transit facilities.

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  Death certificates don't accurately reflect the toll of the pandemic, experts say

  The number of people who would have died from a COVID-19 infection is likely to be much higher than recorded because death certificates don't always list the virus as the cause of a fatality, experts say.

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  Canada's vaccine arsenal could get another addition within weeks: senior health official

  On the heels of Health Canada's authorization of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, the Johnson & Johnson shot could join the country's arsenal within weeks, says Health Canada's Chief Medical Adviser Dr. Supriya Sharma. 16

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  W5 INVESTIGATES

  A glimpse inside Canada's 'sinister' horse meat industry

  W5 investigates Canada's controversial practice of flying live horses around the world to be slaughtered for fresh, raw, horsemeat. The campaign to stop the live horse export has ramped up with the celebrity endorsement of Canadian singer Jann Arden, who calls it the 'sinister side of agriculture.' 3

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  Alberta reports 356 COVID-19 cases, 3 deaths

  Two of the three deaths are connected to the Olymel meatpacking plant in Red Deer, Alberta Health said.

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  How do Alberta's COVID-19 fatalities compare with other causes of deaths?

  COVID-19 killed more Albertans over the past 11 months than any cause of death in 2019, excluding only dementia and heart disease, according to the province’s data.

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  1 dead in crash north of Edmonton involving semi

  One person is dead after a two-vehicle crash north of Grande Prairie on Friday morning.

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  Tesla's future Edmonton service centre 'pretty darn exciting' for fans

  A source close to Tesla's Alberta operations confirmed to CTV News Edmonton Friday the company will be opening a service centre in Edmonton at an unspecified date.

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  Locally-made space comedy getting ready to blast off

  A local actor, improvisor and filmmaker has a new project that is out of this world. 1

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  Police to move into EPS northwest campus next week

  Edmonton’s northwest police campus is big, it’s striking, and for more than two years it’s been empty. But that won’t be the case as of next Monday. 1

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  Red Deer breaks records for COVID-19 case numbers

  Red Deer has set a record for COVID-19 case numbers. On Jan. 31, there were 187 active cases of COVID-19 in the City of Red Deer. As of Thursday, the city has 562 active cases which is a 200 per cent increase since the end of last month.