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09.03.2023 / 11:31

Edmonton hockey handshake brawl a ‘travesty to the game’: Officials

An exciting minor hockey playoff game Sunday ended on a sour note at the Terwillegar Recreation Centre in southwest Edmonton, resulting in several suspensions and condemnations.

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‘Freedom convoy’ of truckers opposing vaccine mandate passes through Edmonton region

A convoy of vehicles protesting mandatory COVID-19 vaccination made a stop in the Edmonton area. Some of those involved in the “freedom convoy” are heading to Ottawa in protest of the federal government’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for cross-border truckers.

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Freezing rain wreaks havoc on roads in Edmonton region, several fatal collisions Thursday morning

freezing rain warning was issued for about four hours on Thursday for the Edmonton region, as overnight rainfall turned to deadly ice on area roads and highways.Environment Canada said a band of freezing rain moved east through Edmonton and surrounding areas, prompting a warning to be issued just after 6 a.m.The warning for the Capital region ended just after 10 a.m. as the system moved on.

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Edmonton afternoon weather forecast and aurora borealis recap

A stunning aurora borealis Monday night captivated Albertans into the early morning hours. Vinesh Pratap has more on that, plus meteorologist Jesse Beyer shares his Tuesday, October 12, 2021 afternoon weather forecast for the Edmonton region.

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Canadian military nurses arriving in Alberta to help with COVID-19 fight

Eight critical care nurses from the Canadian Armed Forces will soon be deployed in the Edmonton region to help fight COVID-19. Tom Vernon has the latest on the noon news.

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Full emergency and inpatient services returning to Devon hospital Sept. 7

Devon General Hospital will resume on Sept. 7, Alberta Health Services announced on Friday.In April 2020, the emergency department stopped accepting patients in an effort to protect the long-term care residents from the threat of COVID-19 and transitioned 10 acute-care beds to long-term care beds in an effort to provide more capacity for that type of care in the Edmonton region.

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Road rage captured on camera in Edmonton region

Two men have been charged in relation to an aggressive road rage incident was caught on video near Devon, south of Edmonton. Sarah Ryan has the details.

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Edmonton COVID-19 committee recommends circuit-breaker lockdown amid rising cases, hospitalizations

Don Iveson called a special city council meeting Tuesday morning, where councillors and health officials discussed potential measures the city could take to slow the spread of COVID-19, amid rising growth in the city and across the province.Interim city manager Adam Laughlin presented what he called “grim COVID-19 data for the Edmonton region,” that is “alarming and unacceptable.”“The spread of the virus has not let up,” Laughlin said. “The data trends are alarming.”Alberta recorded 1,735 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, pushing the province’s active case count over 20,000 to 20,067.

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Outdoor events around Edmonton prove popular during warm spell

Driver-thru light displays and outdoor activities proved popular this past weekend in the Edmonton region, where more than one event saw lengthy lines.

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Hinshaw announces voluntary health measures for Edmonton zone amid spike in COVID-19 cases

Alberta’s chief medical officer of health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, announces three voluntary health measures for the Edmonton region amid a spike in COVID-19 cases. `

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Staggered start times, dedicated doors for students at Edmonton’s Vimy Ridge Academy

Students across the Edmonton region are returning to schools that have staggered start times and dedicated doors for grades, including at Vimy Ridge Academy. Lisa MacGregor reports.

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Edmonton area students begin returning to school for first time since March

For the first time since March, some students in the Edmonton region are going back to school. The new year comes with a steep learning curve and authorities expect COVID-19 pandemic protocols may change, depending on how successful the safety measures are.

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Booming bloom business: Edmonton-area flower shops grow sales during COVID-19 isolation

While many retail stores remain closed and some have announced they can no longer survive the COVID-19 closures, one business in the Edmonton region is booming — or rather blooming.

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Expert offers a COVID-19 action plan for small Edmonton businesses

The COVID-19 pandemic has shattered everyday business practices, with new challenges to come as the economy reopens.

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Alberta government must invest in tech sector now: Edmonton Global

As Alberta’s economy continues to take a beating because of COVID-19 shut-downs and the staggering drop in oil prices, a group working to attract more investment to the Edmonton region is calling on the Jason Kenney government to make major investments in digital infrastructure immediately.

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