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19.03.2022 / 03:01

Canadian Paralympic athletes want money for medals like Olympians do

They’ve overcome adversity and inspired Canadians from coast to coast. As Canada’s Paralympians return from Beijing, the athletes are looking for equality and recognition for their efforts. Nicole Stillger explains.

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Alberta brothers team up to help sister battling rare genetic disease

A pair of Ardrossan, Alta., brothers is rallying around their younger sister battling a rare genetic disease. They’ve teamed up to create a fundraiser this month using their skills to raise money and awareness. Nicole Stillger has the story.

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Fact check on Alberta politicians’ statements on schools, COVID-19 transmission and vaccines

There was a lot of information to digest this week when it comes to COVID-19 and plans to ease restrictions. The decisions are being backed with a lot of scientific claims.

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Almost all restrictions affecting Alberta children gone soon

There was a ton of information to unpack from Tuesday’s COVID-19 announcement by Premier Jason Kenney, including the end of the mask mandates for students.

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High demand at U of A hospital ER shifts flow of patients to Stollery

Across Alberta, emergency rooms are beyond swamped, and now space at the Stollery Children’s Hospital is being used to help handle high patient demand in the adjacent University of Alberta Hospital emergency department.

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Fan tosses jersey as Edmonton Oilers losing skid hits 7 games

It’s been somewhat of a tale of two seasons so far for the Edmonton Oilers and Thursday night, fan frustration seemed to boil over as the team was handed its 7th loss in a row.

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Alberta parent voices frustration over baggy, ill-fitting medical masks sent home with students

Millions of government-issued masks are arriving at Alberta schools, but one mother is voicing her frustration — and offering modification options — after seeing the size and fit of the medical masks supplied to her kids. Nicole Stillger has more.

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COVID-19: Masks increasingly important as Omicron variant spreads

We know face coverings protect against the spread of COVID-19, and as the number of Omicron cases continues to rise, wearing masks has never been more important.

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Edmonton man shares frustrating travel experience returning home from Nigeria

A wide-array of new travel restrictions continues to create confusion. Canada was quick to announce the new restrictions following the discovery of the Omicron variant in Canada.

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Alberta’s full supply of pediatric COVID-19 vaccine now in the province: health minister

Alberta’s health minister says the province’s full supply of the pediatric COVID-19 vaccine is now here. Nicole Stillger has the details.

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Man dies after chasing stolen SUV in Spruce Grove

A 25-year-old man is dead after he was struck by a vehicle in a hit and run Friday morning in Spruce Grove. Jordan Hamelin’s mother says he was chasing after her stolen SUV. Nicole Stillger has more.

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Proof of vaccination cards now available in Alberta

On Monday, new public health restrictions come into effect in Alberta. The province provided a way to show proof you’ve been vaccinated against COVID-19 on Sunday and says nearly 1,500 cards were generated every minute.

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Alberta parents face patchwork of health rules amongst minor sports programs

Different sports organizations around Alberta are trying to figure out if they’ll take any extra safety measures to deal with COVID-19 this upcoming year, in the absence of firm rules from the province. Nicole Stillger explains.

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Mixed reaction amongst rural Albertans to easing of COVID-19 public health measures

Rural Alberta has lower rates of COVID-19 vaccination compared to urban areas, making residents more susceptible to a fourth wave of the disease. Nicole Stillger has more on the mixed reaction amongst smaller community members to Alberta’s plan to drop most remaining public health restrictions.

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COVID-19: Edmonton’s mandatory mask bylaw will end on July 1

Masks will soon no longer be required in most indoor public spaces in Edmonton after a city council vote. Nicole Stillger has more on the changes to COVID-19 rules.

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Talks continue over future of Canada-U.S. border closure

The prime minister and Canada’s premiers are meeting Thursday night to talk about the Canada-U.S. border, which has been closed to non-essential travel since March 2020.

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A second year of abnormal graduation ceremonies in Edmonton

It’s the second year in a row a traditional grad ceremonies are not happening for many students. Nicole Stillger takes a look at how some schools have adapted in 2021.

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ASIRT to investigate after suspect injured during police situation west of Edmonton

One suspect was shot during a police situation that led to an area of Parkland County and the Enoch Cree Nation being shut down west of Edmonton on Saturday. Nicole Stillger explains what we know.

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Alberta relying too heavily on 1st dose of COVID-19 vaccine in ‘Open for Summer’ plan: experts

It wasn’t long ago Alberta was seeing some of the highest COVID-19 rates in North America. Now an ambitious plan has been laid out for a more ‘normal’ life by next month based, in part, on first doses of the vaccine.

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Will Alberta students go back to in-person learning?

There’s hope this latest shift to online learning will be the last in Alberta. However, there are still many questions from parents and officials, tired of the back and forth between in class and online schooling. Nicole Stillger has more.

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Parkland County wildfire west of Edmonton no longer growing, but still out of control

Dozens of fire crews are working to contain a wildfire near Tomahawk, west of Edmonton. A mandatory evacuation order remains in effect for Parkland County residents living in the area.

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More Alberta school divisions moving students back online due to growing COVID-19 cases

Several more school divisions are joining the growing list that is opting to send students back online. It comes as COVID-19 case numbers in Alberta remain high. Nicole Stillger takes a look.

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Edmonton schools experience spike in COVID-19 cases

There are growing concerns about how safe Alberta schools are when it comes to COVID-19. Edmonton school divisions are reporting a steady increase in cases and that’s raising questions about what happens next. Nicole Stillger reports.

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Renewed concern over rising COVID-19 cases in Alberta classrooms

School boards are reporting a steady increase in the number of COVID-19 cases in classrooms across Alberta. Nicole Stillger joined the noon news with the latest on the situation in Edmonton schools.

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COVID-19 vaccination site to open Monday at Edmonton Expo Centre as rollout expands

A large-scale, rapid-flow COVID-19 vaccination site will open at the Edmonton Expo Centre Monday. It comes as the province’s vaccine rollout expands to include front-line health-care workers as well. Nicole Stillger has more.

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Crowd gathers outside fenced off GraceLife Church near Edmonton

A crowd grew throughout the day outside GraceLife Church, after fences were put up around the building west of Edmonton by Alberta Health Services and RCMP on Wednesday morning. Nicole Stillger reports live from Parkland County.

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Alberta colleges told to prepare for full on-campus return this September

The Alberta government says in-person learning at post-secondary intuitions is expected to start up again in the fall. Nicole Stillger has reaction from universities and colleges across the province.

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Edmonton planning to bring back temporary shared streets in spring 2021

Temporary shared streets and lane closures are coming back this year. The city says it’s planning to implement the program come spring, to support physical distancing for pedestrians. Nicole Stillger has more.

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Alberta sisters with rare, devastating disease stuck in South Africa and desperate to get home

It’s another hurdle for an Alberta family already dealing with a devastating diagnosis. We first told you about their two daughters — who have the same rare, terminal disease — in December.

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Alberta’s 1st COVID-19 variant outbreak at Churchill Manor in Edmonton

A COVID-19 outbreak at an the Churchill Manor long-term care facility in Edmonton has been linked to one of the variants. Nicole Stillger reports.

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Where Alberta is at with testing for COVID-19 variants

We’ve heard experts say it’s normal for viruses to change or mutate. In Alberta, variants of COVID-19 from the U.K.

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Expansion of Alberta relaunch grant still leaves some newer businesses out

Alberta businesses that opened up during the pandemic will now qualify for financial support. The province has expanded its re-launch grant, but as Nicole Stillger explains, one local business owner says he still doesn’t qualify.

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Challenging holiday season for Alberta physicians; signs people avoiding hospital care

An Edmonton emergency room doctor is sharing what it was like working through the holidays this year amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Nicole Stillger has her experience.

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First case of COVID-19 variant identified in Alberta as province marks grim milestone

The first case of the U.K. COVID-19 variant is now in Alberta, which the province says was found in someone who recently arrived from the U.K. The news came as Alberta’s death toll also topped more than 1,000. Nicole Stillger has more.

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Alberta expanding COVID-19 rapid testing to long-term care, remote rural communities

The province is expanding its rapid COVID-19 testing to include Alberta’s most vulnerable. The goal is to help contain outbreaks and reduce the spread among high risk populations. Nicole Stillger explains.

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Alberta expanding COVID-19 rapid testing to long-term care and remote communities

Alberta’s COVID-19 rapid testing program will be expanded to include designated supportive living facilities, long-term care centres and remote rural communities. Nicole Stillger has the details.

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COVID-19 vaccine arrives in Alberta Wednesday

In a few days Alberta will being rolling out the first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. Priority will be given to acute care staff on the front lines of the pandemic. Nicole Stillger spoke with a nurse who has her appointment booked.

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Officer at Fort Saskatchewan jail dies after contracting COVID-19

The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees confirmed one of its members who worked at the Fort Saskatchewan Correctional Centre died after contracting COVID-19. Nicole Stillger has more.

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Alberta records record COVID-19 positivity rate

The province reported a record-high test positivity rate Friday. One of every 10 people tested positive for COVID-19. Nicole Stillger has more.

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Alberta students with disabilities exempt from online learning

The Alberta government says students with disabilities will be able to remain in the classroom. This as others in grades seven to 12 move to online learning next week. Nicole Stillger has more.

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COVID-19 pandemic postpones hundreds of non-emergency surgeries

There are major pressures on Alberta’s health-care system as a result of increasing COVID-19 cases. As a result, many non-emergency surgeries are being postponed. Nicole Stillger has more.

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Alberta’s new COVID-19 restrictions place limits on fitness, hospitality industries

Starting Friday in Alberta, group fitness classes are banned for two weeks and alcohol service is will be limited at bars and restaurants.

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COVID-19 travel pilot program to reduce 2-week quarantine time being tested in Alberta

International travellers arriving at the Coutts land border crossing and the Calgary International Airport will have the option to take an expedited COVID-19 test to reduce the current 14-day quarantine.

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COVID-19 pilot program could trim 14-day travel quarantine time

It’s a first for Canada and will take place in Alberta: an international travel pilot project aimed at reducing the current 14-day quarantine to just a few days. Nicole Stillger joined the noon news to explain how it would work.

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UCP’s Policy 11 supports private healthcare system

Alberta’s United Conservative Party has approved a policy that supports creating a private healthcare system in the province. Nicole Stillger has more on the controversial policy that was debated during the party’s annual general meeting.

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630 CHED Santas Anonymous hosts drive-thru toy drive in Edmonton

It may be September, but the Christmas spirit was strong in Edmonton Sunday for the first big fundraiser of the year for 630 CHED Santas Anonymous. Nicole Stillger has more.

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Alberta allocated $1.3B through Federal safe restart agreement

It’s been roughly two months since Ottawa signed a $19-billion COVID-19 funding deal. Now we’re learning that money will start flowing to provinces to help restart the economy. Nicole Stillger explains how Alberta plans to use its share.

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Many Edmonton snowbirds not flying south for winter

It’s about that time of year when snow birds start to make their way south for the winter. But this year many are choosing not to migrate — or don’t have the choice at all. Nicole Stillger has more.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0