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  Homicide unit investigating stabbing death

  The death of a man in Edmonton on Monday has been deemed a homicide.

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  New drug developed by U of A researchers could help fight blood cancers

  A breakthrough in the fight against blood cancers by a team of University of Alberta researchers.

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  7 employees at Jasper Park Lodge test positive for COVID-19

  Seven employees at the Jasper Park Lodge have tested positive for COVID-19.

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  Alberta reports record 427 new COVID-19 infections, active cases now exceed 3,500

  Alberta reported 427 cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, increasing the province’s active tally to 3,519. 2

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  3 youth centre employees charged with aggravated assault of resident

  Three staff members of a youth crisis and intervention centre have been charged with the aggravated assault of a minor at the facility, more than a year later.

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  23 with COVID-19 at Edmonton General Continuing Care Centre

  Seventeen more patients and two more staff have caught COVID-19 from an outbreak at the Edmonton General Continuing Care Centre.

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  'Edmonton has a violence problem': Police chief speaks out on gun crime numbers

  Edmonton’s Police Chief is taking notice of the city’s gun violence problem, calling it “disproportionate” when compared to the rest of the country.

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  Alberta privatizing driver exams in 2021

  In December, Albertans looking to earn their Class 4, 5 or 6 licence will be able to book a private test through their local registry agent for the New Year. 1

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  Two Shoppers Drug Mart staff sick with COVID-19

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

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  Newly-released resource seeks to prevent fraud in Alberta

  In an effort to limit growing trends of investment fraud, the Alberta Securities Commission (ASC) has issued a guidebook to help educate investors and protect them from fraud.

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  Alberta to host rapid COVID-19 testing pilot of international travellers

  Calgary International Airport and the Coutts border crossing will be the first in Canada to replace mandatory 14-day quarantines for international travellers with rapid testing, the Alberta Government announced Thursday. 2

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  Gas pump price gap widens in Calgary and Edmonton

  Calgary and Edmonton have always had a friendly rivalry when it comes to Labour Day Classics and Stanley Cup playoffs, but one of the deep, dark truths of that rivalry is that the capital city usually wins for scoring consumers a deal at the pumps. 1

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  Weapons, drugs seized during traffic stops in Red Deer

  A number of weapons, including loaded firearms, and drugs were seized during traffic stops in Red Deer last month, RCMP announced on Thursday.

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  Fighting a traffic ticket? You can only call or email due to COVID-19

  Alberta is putting the brakes on traffic court appearances as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

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  'Be educated about auto theft': Red Deer RCMP warn drivers not to leave vehicles idling

  The Red Deer RCMP is reminding residents not to leave their vehicles idling and unoccupied. Police estimate that approximately 33 per cent of all vehicle thefts occur while a vehicle is idling and unoccupied.

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  City of Edmonton employees seek more supportive workplace: survey

  City of Edmonton workers say they would like to see a more supportive work environment, according to the results of a newly-released survey on employee experience. 2

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  New public library at Riverview Crossing has virtual grand opening

  The celebration for Edmonton Public Library’s Abbottsfield-Penny McKee branch included a tour, special classes, and a reading by local indigenous author.

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  Grande Prairie to host PBR after health restrictions forced it out of Saskatoon

  A major rodeo event will be held in Grande Prairie next month after COVID-19 restrictions forced it out of Saskatchewan.

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  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. 2

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  JBS Foods to invest $2M in Brooks, Alta. to help community with pandemic recovery

  JBS Foods is investing $2 million to help the community of Brooks, Alta. respond to pressing needs resulting from the pandemic.

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  Calgarian dead following head-on highway crash with semi near Sylvan Lake

  A 21-year-old Calgary man is dead following a Wednesday night crash on Highway 11 south of Sylvan Lake.

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  'He was one of the best people I knew': Backcountry skiing community mourns the loss of a friend

  The unthinkable happened Monday on a backcountry trail in Kananaskis Country, when 40-year-old Invermere, B.C. firefighter Konan Wendt, an experienced and cautious skier, died.

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  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.

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  WEATHER

  No warming until early next week: This is your Edmonton forecast

  Temperatures will be about 15 degrees colder than average over the next few days.

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  Feds face new opposition push for deep dive into COVID-19 response

  A day after surviving a confidence vote, the Liberals are facing a new Conservative challenge in proposing another committee deep dive into the federal government's COVID-19 response, but this showdown isn't likely to end in a snap election. 35

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  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

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  '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

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  $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.

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  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.

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  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

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  Downtown Edmonton high rise evacuated during fire: officials

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

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  14-year-old Edson girl found: EPS

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

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  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

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  '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. 2

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  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.