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Province reports 18 new cases of COVID-19, hospitalization rates hold steady

Province reports 18 new cases of COVID-19, hospitalization rates hold steady

Since Friday COVID-19 testing has been available to all Albertans with or without symptoms
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RCMP lift shelter advisory in Alberta after they allege officers were shot at

HIGH PRAIRIE, Alta. — RCMP have lifted a warning for people in a northern Alberta community to shelter at home with their doors locked after they allege officers were shot at while responding to an early-morning traffic complaint.
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'Makes no sense:' Woman can't fathom why husband, uncle slain on hunting trip

'Makes no sense:' Woman can't fathom why husband, uncle slain on hunting trip

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'Little orange dot:' Lone Alberta NDP MP says she offers different perspective

'Little orange dot:' Lone Alberta NDP MP says she offers different perspective

EDMONTON — Not long after she became a member of Parliament last fall, Heather McPherson was at an event with one of her favourite Olympians.
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Shumka's dance classes roll through summer

Shumka's dance classes roll through summer

Summertime seniors and adult classes perfect for learning in small spaces
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Police see increase in speedy drivers on quieter streets during pandemic

Police see increase in speedy drivers on quieter streets during pandemic

EDMONTON — Lyle Massie takes his bright-orange motorcycle out for a ride around the city once or twice a week. The Edmontonian says he's noticed way more speeding on the roads since the COVID-19 pandemic hit in March.
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Hinshaw announces COVID-19 testing available to all Albertans

Hinshaw announces COVID-19 testing available to all Albertans

“It will give us really good information as we prepare for Stage Two of relaunch," Hinshaw said
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Want a mask with your Big Mac? Alberta handing out masks at drive-thrus

Want a mask with your Big Mac? Alberta handing out masks at drive-thrus

EDMONTON — Alberta is planning to distribute 20 million non-medical masks for free at hundreds of drive-thru fast-food restaurants.
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Athabasca doctors to withdraw hospital services

Athabasca doctors to withdraw hospital services

Letter of intent to AHS says they will stay on until pandemic is under control
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Death of man after fire at Calgary seniors facility investigated as homicide

CALGARY — Police in Calgary say the death of a man in his late 80s after a fire at a seniors facility last month is being investigated as a homicide. Police say the man died on Wednesday as a result of his injuries.
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