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New report shows low respiratory vaccine rate in Canada as kids head back to the classroom

With kids getting ready to head back to the classroom, doctors are warning parents to expect more respiratory viruses circulating in the weeks ahead. That message comes as a new report shows vaccination...

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Oilers' Andersen, Savoie not expected in camp due to off-season injuries

The Edmonton Oilers' goalie situation might remain in flux heading into the new season. The team provided a slew of updates on Wednesday, including that goalie Frederik Andersen and forward Matt...

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Grade 8 students at Edmonton school damaged by storm to start year elsewhere

Edmonton’s summer storms have delayed when some junior high students can return to their school. Edmonton Public Schools announced about 170 Grade 8 students at Killarney School will start the year...

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Edmonton’s heavy summer rains delay construction on big city projects

This summer’s record rain has impacted the timelines of some big construction projects in Edmonton, like the west leg of the Valley Line LRT. Those delays were on city council’s radar Wednesday,...

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RCMP looking for man in connection to assault in Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan RCMP are looking for a 23-year-old man who is known to visit the Edmonton area and is wanted in connection with an assault on August 25. Mounties say 23-year-old Tristan Honch Rosendahl...

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Alberta's Smith wants Canada to be friendly and double down on U.S. diplomacy efforts

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said Wednesday she wants to see Canada double down on diplomacy efforts with U.S. officials and avoid any further escalation of the trade war between the two countries. Smith,...

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'Alberta Certified' aims to support Alberta-based businesses amid trade war

Ever wonder which local businesses are fully owned and operated in Alberta? Alberta Certified, a new service that launched Monday, aims to support local businesses and to help consumers verify Alberta-based...

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Edmonton Expo blames lack of direct flights from L.A. for celebrity cancellations

It’s been once announcement after another. Celebrity guests previously booked to appear at this year’s Edmonton Expo – like David Wenham, Catherine Tate and Kellen Goff – have been cancelling...

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Bomb threat led to police presence at Edmonton Pride parade, organizers say

A bomb threat contributed to the decision to have Edmonton police at the Pride parade last weekend, organizers are now saying. Festival director Trevor Watson says organizers were close to cancelling...

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Family of Edmonton mother stabbed to death at women's shelter pleading for answers, justice

Family members of a woman fatally stabbed at a women's shelter in southwest Edmonton last month are calling for justice in her death. The parents of 27-year-old Zubaria Khan were at the Edmonton courthouse...

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