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A lineup at the Bake My Day bakery in Beaumont Alta., a day after the owner went public about defying an AHS closure order (David Ewasuk/CTV News Edmonton).

'Overwhelming, in a good sense': Beaumont bakery defying AHS booms in business

A bakery south of Edmonton was still cooking Friday - despite a provincial closure order - and owner Jen Foster said it was her busiest day ever. 1

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

COVID-19 in Alberta: 16 more deaths, 1,051 new cases on Friday

Hospitalizations remain high but continue to trend downward with 1,000 COVID-19 patients in hospital, including 229 in intensive care units. 15

The sun sets on downtown Edmonton on May, 13, 2021 (Sean Amato/CTV News Edmonton).

'Thriving and vibrant': Mayoral candidates throw final pitches to improve downtown

The frontrunner candidates for mayor all agree downtown Edmonton still needs work as they placed bets on how best to improve the core in the final week before the vote. 1

HBO's The Last of Us filmed in Edmonton's 104 Street on Friday, Oct. 15. (CTV News Edmonton)

HBO's The Last of Us shooting in Edmonton's 104 Street

Pedro Pascal was walking around 104 Street downtown on Friday, filming HBO's The Last of Us with Bella Ramsey. 2

Purple ribbons, white roses to be placed around Edmonton to honour victims of opioids

Members of Edmonton's medical community are spearheading a movement this weekend to honour lives lost to opioids in and around the city. 16

NDP leader Rachel Notley addresses criticism that her MLAs have become too involved in Edmonton's civic election on Oct 15, 2021 (Source: Alberta NDP).

'It just feels underhanded': NDP offends some with involvement in Edmonton vote

An Edmonton voter has stopped payment on monthly donations to the Alberta NDP over the party’s involvement in next week's municipal election - and she’s not the only one crying foul. 1

2 men charged after firearms, drugs, and cash found in Leduc, Alta.

Police seized firearms, cocaine, Canadian cash, drug packaging, and digital scales from a home in Leduc on Thursday.

A photo showing the suspect police believe stabbed a 16-year-old girl in northeast Edmonton last month (Source: EPS).

Police search for man who randomly stabbed a 16-year-old girl

The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect they believe stabbed a 16-year-old girl in northeast Edmonton last month.

Firefighters work to overhaul the 'minor fire' within a Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Light Armoured Vehicle on Thursday (Source: Strathcona County Firefighter/Paramedics).

Firefighters extinguish 'minor fire' in military vehicle

Strathcona County firefighters helped put out a Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) vehicle that was on fire Thursday afternoon.

A traveller waits next to check-in kiosks not currently in use at Vancouver International Airport, in Richmond, B.C., on Friday, July 30, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

U.S. says it will permit entry of Canadian travellers with mixed vaccine doses

The U.S. says it will allow Canadians into the country who have received a mixed COVID-19 vaccine schedule, when the U.S. opens its borders to fully vaccinated travellers on Nov. 8. 6

Arrest made in St. Albert mischief, break-in incidents: RCMP

A 21-year-old St. Albert man is facing multiple charges after a string of mischief, residential break-in and theft from vehicle incidents, according to RCMP.

Distribution centre manager Philippe Ouellette arranges a map at the Elections Canada distribution centre in Ottawa on Thursday, Aug 29, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

House of Commons seats to increase from 338 to 342 as early as 2024

Canadians will be electing more MPs across the country as soon as 2024, as the House of Commons seat count is going to be increasing from 338 to 342. While most provinces' seat counts remain unchanged, Alberta will be gaining the most new ridings, while Quebec will be losing one. 3

Union highlighting ambulance shortages in Alberta

Ambulance services in the province have seen a 50-per-cent increase in calls for emergency services in the last 12 months, without an increase in staff or services, which is leaving rural areas of the province without health coverage, said one union expert. 1

Alberta Pipe Trade College (Source: Google Maps)

Alberta technical college ordered to pay former teacher who was fired for pregnancy

A human rights commission has ordered the Alberta Pipe Trade College to pay $35,000 to a former instructor who was fired because she was pregnant.

Alta. woman charged with 1st-degree murder in death of toddler

A two-year-old’s death in central Alberta has been ruled a homicide.

A composite sketch of the suspect RCMP say sexually assaulted a young girl in Parkland County this summer (Source: RCMP).

RCMP search for man who sexually assaulted young girl in Parkland County

A man sexually assaulted a young girl in Parkland County in late June and police are looking for him, RCMP said.

Nicole Frenchman was last seen July 10, 2021, getting into a large pick-up truck with oversized tire and a lift kit. The truck was possibly grey, police said. (Photo provided by Edmonton Police Service)

Woman's disappearance in July ruled suspicious 3 months later

The disappearance of an Edmonton woman is being investigated by homicide detectives. 1

A nurse draws a dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine into a syringe at a walk-up vaccination clinic at Bear Creek Park, in Surrey, B.C., on Monday, May 17, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

COVID-19 vaccine mandate implemented for Fort McMurray Catholic Schools staff

All staff and teachers at Fort McMurray Catholic Schools will need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to help prevent the spread of the disease. 21

Bakery owner Jen Foster is refusing to comply with an AHS closure order. Officials said she broke COVID-19 rules (Matt Marshall/CTV News Edmonton).

Beaumont, Alta., bakery ordered to close over 'vaccine passport' rules remains open

A Beaumont, Alta., bakery owner says she’d rather lose her business than stick her nose into that of her customers by asking for their proof of vaccination. 1

'Unparalleled' success rate: Edmonton incumbents strongly favoured to win re-election

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Nathanael Spitzer, 14, died nine months after he was diagnosed with cancer. (Supplied)

Hinshaw apologizes after Alberta mistakenly reports 14-year-old's cancer death was caused by COVID-19

The family of a 14-year-old Alberta boy who recently died doesn’t want his nine-month cancer fight overlooked because he tested positive for COVID-19 shortly before dying. 15

House of Commons seats to increase from 338 to 342 as early as 2024

Canadians will be electing more MPs across the country as soon as 2024, as the House of Commons seat count is going to be increasing from 338 to 342. While most provinces' seat counts remain unchanged, Alberta will be gaining the most new ridings, while Quebec will be losing one. 3

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau holds a press conference in Ottawa on Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021. (THE CANADIAN PRESS / Sean Kilpatrick)

Trudeau to unveil new cabinet Oct. 26, Parliament to return Nov. 22

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will unveil on Oct. 26 the roster of cabinet ministers who will shepherd his government into a third mandate focused on finishing the fight against COVID-19 and rebuilding the pandemic-ravaged economy. 3

Alberta Ballet performs Swam Lake. (Supplied)

Alberta Ballet returns with a performance of Swan Lake

Swan Lake is considered a hallmark of classical ballet.

Man wanted on Canada-wide warrants arrested in Cold Lake, Alta.

Three people are in custody after Mounties responded to a home in Cold Lake, Alta., following a report of a possibly armed man who was wanted across the country.

A passerby first noticed and reported heavy smoke from a building, pictured here the next day, at 105 Avenue and 101 Street around 4 p.m. on Oct. 14, 2021, Edmonton Fire Rescue Services said.

No one hurt in downtown fire that caused $150K in damages: EFRS

A fire in downtown Edmonton took crews five hours to extinguish and caused an estimated $150,000 in damages.

Kath Hoffman, executive director of Safe Harbour Society in Red Deer, Alta. is shown in this undated handout image. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO, Kath Hoffman

Hope hinges on emergency: Homeless shelter in central Alberta on brink of closure

When a central Alberta city renewed its state of local emergency in response to rising COVID-19 cases, workers at an emergency shelter were overcome with relief.

Vehicles move across the Blue Water Bridge in Port Huron, Mich., to Sarnia, Ontario, Canada, Wednesday, March 18, 2020. (AP / Paul Sancya)

New York congressman Higgins urges Canada to drop COVID-19 travel test before Nov. 8

When the United States resumes letting fully vaccinated, non-essential North American visitors back across its land borders Nov. 8, border guards won't be asking for proof of a negative COVID-19 test -- and one New York congressman wants Canada to return the favour. 39

This is an undated photo issued by U.K. Parliament of Conservative Member of Parliament, David Amess. (Chris McAndrew/UK Parliament via AP)

Authorities call fatal stabbing of U.K. MP David Amess a terrorist act

A long-serving member of Parliament was stabbed to death Friday during a meeting with constituents at a church in England, in what police said was a terrorist incident. A 25-year-old man was arrested in connection with the attack, which united Britain's fractious politicians in shock and sorrow. 5

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