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Edmonton city council will look at redirecting $11M of police budget starting in 2021
Edmonton city council voted Tuesday to look at reducing the Edmonton Police Service budget by $11 million starting next year. Continue reading
COVID-19 outbreaks declared at 4 Edmonton restaurants
There are 15 positive cases at Greta Bar, six at Earls Tin Palace, 10 at the Pint on Jasper Avenue and nine at Local on Jasper Avenue. Continue reading
Coronavirus: How Alberta Health defines a ‘recovered’ case
Since testing began, 8,067 Albertans have tested positive for the virus and 7,354 are listed as recovered. But what does “recovered” mean? Continue reading
Coronavirus: Alberta returns to ‘gold standard’ nasal pharyngeal swabs as global supply rebounds
During the height of the pandemic, there was a global shortage of the nasal pharyngeal swabs. Continue reading
Alberta courts to see more in-person hearings starting July 6
Effective July 6, Alberta provincial courts will be increasing the number of criminal, family and youth and civil matters that can be heard in-person. Continue reading
Lawyer for Edmonton man charged in sexual assault of girl files Police Act complaint
A Police Act complaint has been filed against the Edmonton Police Service after it issued a public warning about the release of Wade Stene, which was followed by protests around the house he was living in and “threats to [do] significant harm,” according to Stene’s lawyer. Continue reading
COVID-19 outbreak at Misericordia Hospital now includes 2 units, 16 cases, 1 death
The COVID-19 outbreak at the Misericordia Community Hospital in Edmonton grew Friday to include nine patients and seven staff who have tested positive. Continue reading
Some Edmonton restaurants reopen after briefly closing due to COVID-19 cases
Greta Bar, MKT and The Pint Downtown, which decided to temporarily close after cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in either a patron or employee, are reopening Thursday. Continue reading
Edmonton school board trustee resigns after remarks about refugee students
Cheryl Johner resigned Wednesday after making controversial comments about refugee students at a board meeting Tuesday. Continue reading
Latest WestJet layoffs affect 3,333 employees as COVID-19 cripples airline industry
The moves are being made to position the company for “a competitive future following the COVID-19 crisis.” Continue reading
Outbreak declared at Edmonton hospital as Alberta sees 45 new COVID-19 cases
Six patients and two staff at the Misericordia Community Hospital in Edmonton have tested positive for COVID-19, Dr. Deena Hinshaw said Tuesday. Continue reading
Northeast Edmonton in ‘watch’ category on status map for active COVID-19 cases
“If a local municipal district has 50 active cases per 100,000 population with at least 10 active cases, we move it into the watch category.” Continue reading
Alberta casinos take varying approaches to reducing COVID-19 risk
There are four COVID-19 health and safety requirements venues must meet in order to operate under Stage 2, but the precise implementation and methods are up to each company. Continue reading
Edmonton makes splash with reopening of some spray parks, rec centres
The City of Edmonton has announced its plan to gradually reopen some recreation facilities and arenas starting in July. Continue reading
Hinshaw reiterates Alberta health orders stand as 48 new COVID-19 cases identified Wednesday
Alberta’s top doctor also addressed the increase in active Edmonton cases. As of Wednesday, there were 201. Continue reading