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Albertans deserve credit for keeping COVID-19 numbers well below projections, top doctor says
Alberta's case numbers and hospitalization rates for COVID-19 are well below modelling projections released earlier this month because the public has followed public health orders about physical distancing, says the province's Chief Medical Officer of Health.
Canada -Edmonton ||
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Kenney, UCP cleared in ethics probe tied to firing of election commissioner
Alberta's ethics commissioner has rejected Opposition accusations that Premier Jason Kenney and his United Conservative caucus broke the rules when they fired the election official investigating their party.
Canada -Calgary ||
City of Edmonton lays off 900 more workers in COVID-19 response
The City of Edmonton is laying off another 900 employees in response to reduced transit service and lower demand for administrative services, interim city manager Adam Laughlin announced Monday.
Canada -Edmonton ||
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Military assistance requested as flooding hits downtown Fort McMurray
With rising river levels in Fort McMurray threatening homes and businesses in the heart of the northern Alberta city's downtown, the mayor is asking for military assistance to limit the damage.
Canada -Edmonton ||
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Lloydminster to follow Saskatchewan lead to begin phased-in reopenings next week
When it comes to the map, Lloydminster is a city divided. But when it comes to relaxing public health restrictions, it’s Saskatchewan all the way.
Canada -Edmonton ||
Financially struggling newspapers to get federal money within weeks, heritage minister says
Business ||
Sports leagues, e-scooters latest victims of city's COVID-19 response
Canada -Edmonton |
Student athletes use online workouts to stay sharp during COVID-19 restrictions
Canada -Edmonton |
Province says 141 communities absent from rural physician program an error
Canada -Edmonton ||
Edmonton revises litter cleanup plan due to COVID-19
Canada -Edmonton ||
'That finding really jumps out': Half of Canadians say mental health has worsened during COVID-19 pandemic
Canada ||
Mandatory evacuation order issued for some Fort Vermilion residents
Canada -Edmonton |
247 new COVID-19 cases reported in Alberta, no additional deaths
Canada -Edmonton |
Rising water prompts state of local emergency and mandatory evacuations in Wood Buffalo
Canada -Edmonton ||
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Alberta update April 26, 2020
Filipino workers at meatpacking plant feel unfairly blamed for Canada's biggest COVID-19 outbreak
Canada -Calgary ||
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Trans Mountain, LNG Canada say they are on track despite pandemic
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Erin Babcock, former Stony Plain MLA, dies at 38
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What you need to know about COVID-19 in Alberta on Sunday, April 26
Canada -Calgary ||
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Alberta farmers look for boost from online grocery pilot program
Kashmala Fida
Canada -Edmonton ||
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Virtual vows: Edmonton couple livestreams wedding during COVID-19
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Canada -Edmonton ||
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Gardening guru Jim Hole on how to regrow veggies from scraps
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Madeleine Cummings
Canada -Edmonton |
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Fort McMurray film crew commits to celebrating cosplayers despite expo cancellation
Jamie Malbeuf
Canada -Edmonton ||
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5 things to consider as some provinces look to reopen for business
Kyle Bakx
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Alberta news update April 25, 2020
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Alberta reports 216 new COVID-19 cases
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