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• ‘It’s still unbelievable’: Ukrainians, Alberta volunteers mark 1 year of war

  One year after the war began, those who have fled Ukraine and settled in Alberta — and Albertans who've travelled overseas to help — remark on the last 365 days.

  Canada

  Feb 23, 2023
  
• ‘I’m free to learn’: 17-year-old Afghan refugee excited for future in Edmonton

  After fleeing Afghanistan when Kabul fell to the Taliban, 17-year-old Nargis is so happy to have the educational opportunities she has living in Edmonton.

  Canada

  Sep 22, 2022
  
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• Afghan refugees exit quarantine, play with other kids for 1st time since arriving in Edmonton

  For the first time since arriving in Edmonton, a group of Afghan refugee children exited quarantine and had the chance to run, play and interact with other kids.

  Features

  Jan 26, 2022
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• Afghan refugees, ‘very resilient’ human rights workers arrive in Edmonton

  The refugees fled Afghanistan when the Taliban took over in August 2021 and had been in hiding until earlier this week, when a flight could be booked.

  Canada

  Jan 14, 2022
• Edmonton community groups prepare to welcome Afghan refugees

  "We receive refugees straight from the airport and help them set up roots in the community," Yeo said.

  Canada

  Aug 26, 2021
• Catholic priest who married Janet and Wayne Gretzky dies from COVID-19 complications

  Rev. Mike McCaffery died Monday evening "due to possible complications related to COVID-19." He was 85.

  Health

  Jan 12, 2021
• 77-year-old Alberta ‘baby whisperer’ fosters dozens of children in care

  They call him the baby whisperer. Luther Burbank has been a temporary father to 88 children, 66 of whom were babies, over the last 21 years.

  Canada

  Jan 21, 2020
• Welcome Home program providing friends to recently housed Edmontonians

  An Edmontonian who used to be homeless has grown more confident and independent since a pair of volunteer friends came into his life.

  Features

  Dec 24, 2019
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• Recent immigrants in Edmonton take part in their first Canadian Christmas celebration

  More than 100 recent immigrants took part in their first Canadian Christmas celebration Saturday.

  Canada

  Dec 14, 2019
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• From newcomer to settlement counsellor: Edmontonian bridges gap between cultures

  An Edmonton settlement counsellor has a special connection with the newcomers she helps adjust to their new home.

  Canada

  Aug 30, 2019