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Survey: Canadians cite systemic barriers to legal medical cannabisThe vast majority of Canadians who use medicinal cannabis do not consult a health care provider regarding their treatment, a recent survey found.CanadaOct 17, 2020
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Masks required, spandex optional: Free Comic Book Day continues in 2020After being postponed due to COVID-19, Free Comic Book Day returns to Edmonton as an end-of-summer event.LifestyleAug 29, 2020
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Let it grow: City encouraging naturalization in some of Edmonton’s green spacesThe City of Edmonton is encouraging naturalization in some parts of the city to increase biodiversity and add to urban forests.EnvironmentJul 29, 2020
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ADHD Awareness Month aims to educate on everyday impactADHD Awareness Month aims to educate about the most prevalent childhood psychiatric disorder in Canada.HealthOct 4, 2019
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Myth-busting commonly heard concerns about vaccinesVaccine hesitancy - the reluctance or refusal to get immunized despite vaccines being readily available - is becoming a global concern.HealthJul 12, 2019
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Our House Edmonton fundraiser shifts focus to mental health awarenessThis year, tattoo artists will be on hand at the Summer Solstice BBQ for Sobriety to provide semicolon tattoos. The semicolon is a symbol of solidarity in the mental health community.HealthJun 21, 2019
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It’s Christmas in June at the 630 CHED Santas Anonymous summer saleIf you like to start your Christmas shopping early, then the Santa & Friends Summer Garage Sale for 630 CHED Santas Anonymous is the event for you.FeaturesJun 21, 2019
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Alberta leads country in distrust of government, other institutions: surveyTrans Mountain is likely a factor in a significant drop in trust in Canadian institutions.CanadaJun 17, 2019
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Shoppers Love. You. Run for Women supports local mental health programsThe Shoppers Love. You. Edmonton Run for Women is partnered with the Lois Hole Hospital for Women, supporting local women's mental health programs.HealthMay 24, 2019
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May the 4th be with you on Free Comic Book Day 2019On the first Saturday of May each year, comic book fans flock to shops around the world to pick up free comics.EntertainmentMay 4, 2019
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Vaccine for pregnant women to prevent whooping cough in infants now free in AlbertaThe Alberta government is encouraging pregnant women to take advantage of a new vaccination program to prevent whooping cough in infants.HealthFeb 20, 2019
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Mother found guilty of breaking toddler’s ankles, not getting medical helpA judge has stated that he believes beyond a reasonable doubt these injuries were inflicted by an adult.CrimeJan 15, 2019
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Can Man Dan’s latest Edmonton campout in support of 630 CHED Santas AnonymousHe's back at it again — this time for 630CHED Santas Anonymous.ConsumerDec 6, 2018
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Former teacher in northern Alberta charged with sexual exploitationA 38-year-old Athabasca man has been charged after an investigation by RCMP into allegations of sexual exploitation.CrimeDec 4, 2018
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630 CHED Santas Anonymous in need of some extra Christmas spiritWith just weeks until Christmas - and even less time until delivery weekend - 630 CHED Santas Anonymous needs your donations.ConsumerDec 3, 2018
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Big response as 630 CHED Santas Anonymous gets back into gear630 CHED Santas Anonymous is now accepting drop-in volunteers.CanadaNov 15, 2018
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Alberta man living with cancer says cannabis-based treatment cost him a jobClayton Hannah lives with follicular lymphoma and treats it with cannabis oil — information he says cost him a job.HealthNov 13, 2018
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Coin commemorates 100 years since ‘Canada’s Hundred Days’The Royal Canadian Mint unveils a coin commemorating the Nov. 11 armistice that ended the First World War.CanadaNov 8, 2018
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35th annual Edmonton Toy Run revs up 630CHED Santas Anonymous campaignFor the 35th time, Edmonton's motorcyclists will hit the road for 630CHED Santas Anonymous.ConsumerSep 26, 2018
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Parents suing Alberta education officials say son locked naked in seclusion roomA mother and father hope policies around seclusion rooms will change and they've launched a lawsuit against the Alberta government and a school district over the treatment of their son.EducationSep 14, 2018
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Edmonton safe injection sites see heavy traffic since openingThe results are in for the first few month's of Edmonton's first supervised injection sites.HealthAug 14, 2018
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Alberta education minister insists his government is tackling crowded classroomsThe Alberta education minister is working towards reducing the number of students per class across the province.EducationJun 21, 2018
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One cigarette causes $1M in damages in southeast EdmontonFour buildings were caught up in a blaze that start at 193 Avenue and 67 Street.WeatherMay 22, 2018
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Cannabis potency tests improving as legalization gets closerA team of researchers is working to streamline the process of analyzing cannabis products so they can be cleared to go to market.ConsumerMay 21, 2018
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Alternative dispute resolution community to celebrate success, plan future in EdmontonA symposium on Alternative Dispute Resolution will be the first of its kind for Alberta.ConsumerMay 13, 2018
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