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• One of world’s biggest cargo planes lands at Edmonton International Airport

  For the first time, three Antonov AN-124 aircraft arrived at EIA within 24 hours.

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• Coronavirus: Animal activists protest working conditions at Cargill meat-packing plant

  Activists gathered outside the Cargill meat-packing plant in High River, Alta., on Saturday, protesting working conditions they call unsafe and exploitative because of the COVID-19 outbreak at the facility.

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  Health
• Alberta announces 13 new COVID-19 cases, 1 more death Saturday

  In total, 6,245 Albertans have recovered from COVID-19, Alberta Health said.

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  Health
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• Boy, 6, hospitalized after falling from second storey in Edmonton Friday: AHS

  Alberta Health Services EMS said it was called to 7 Avenue S.W. and Edwards Drive S.W. on Friday night.

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• Edmonton police condemn killing of George Floyd: ‘Unacceptable’

  Edmonton police have posted an online tribute to George Floyd and condemned his death as violent protests continue in the U.S.

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• Police connect Thorndale, Ont. homicide with Alberta drowning; pair were in relationship

  Middlesex OPP have identified the deceased in their sudden death investigation at a home on Leesboro Trail in Thorndale, Ont., and are investigating a second death.

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• Albertans reporting fewer ticks amid social distancing; Expert predicts numbers will rise

  So far this year, about 500 ticks have been sent to the province for evaluation. That number is down by about 100 compared to the same time in previous years.

  May 30

  Canada
• Man charged after shooting bear in residential Cold Lake area: Alberta RCMP

  The man fired two shots at a bear in front of his house, RCMP said. The animal was injured and ran off into a wooded area.

  May 29

  Crime
• Alberta couple gutted by adoption agency closure: ‘We just want to be parents’

  For Alberta couple Linda Hoang and Mike Brown, the news their adoption agency is closing is another setback in their long and difficult journey to becoming parents.

  May 29

  Canada
• Man wanted on warrants for attempted murder, robbery after March Edmonton shooting

  Edmonton police are looking for 31-year-old Joshua Bambush, who is wanted in connection to a shooting on March 11.

  May 29

  Crime
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• Illegal dumping in Enoch Cree Nation ‘getting ridiculous,’ resident steps in to clean up

  A special place in Enoch Cree Nation, west of Edmonton, is being used an illegal dumpsite.

  May 29

  Canada
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• St. Albert woman stuck in Peru calls on government for help getting home

  A St. Albert woman stuck in Peru since early March says she fears for her life due to COVID-19 conditions in that country. She is pleading with the federal government for help.

  May 29

  Health
• Coronavirus: Calgary, Brooks get green light to move to final phase of Stage 1 of relaunch

  As of Monday, Calgary and Brooks will join the rest of the province by adopting a comprehensive approach to Stage 1 of their relaunch amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

  May 29

  Health
• Edmonton Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl proud to win Art Ross, eager to keep building his game

  Draisaitl topped the NHL with 110 points and was aiming for a second 50-goal season.

  May 29

  Sports
• Coronavirus: Jasper ready to welcome visitors back Monday, asks people to follow local rules

  Jasper is ready to welcome back visitors on Monday but is urging people to remain vigilant about preventing the spread of COVID-19.

  May 29

  Health
• Edmontonians to host Canada-wide virtual music bingo game

  Bingo Toonz organizers hope each province and territory will be represented in the game on Saturday night.

  May 29

  Canada
• Alberta hospital cafeteria, janitorial staff called unsung heroes of COVID-19 pandemic

  Dr. Peter Brindley, a critical care physician at the University of Alberta Hospital, said he thinks cleaning and janitorial staff deserve the spotlight.

  May 29

  Health
• Crude oil prices see their best month on record, surging 88%

  The Canadian dollar traded for 72.53 cents US compared with 72.65 cents US on Thursday.

  May 29

  Canada
• Edmonton-based CWB Financial reports Q2 profit down as provisions for credit losses soar

  CWB Financial Group reported its second-quarter profit fell compared with a year ago as the economy tanked due to the steps taken to slow the COVID-19 pandemic and its provisions for credit losses more than doubled.

  May 29

  Money
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• Edmonton police officer charged with theft, fraud

  A 16-year member of the Edmonton Police Service has been charged with fraud and theft.

  May 29

  Crime
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• Report snubs LRT extension into northwest Edmonton

  A new report heading to a special meeting Monday of city council snubs the extension of the Metro Line LRT in favour of the south leg of the Capital Line.

  May 29

  Politics
• Unique, 1800s bike turning heads and wheels in Edmonton

  A group of friends are hoping to introduce Edmonton to a mode of transportation rarely seen nowadays.

  May 29

  Canada
• Alberta outfitters decimated by COVID-19 restrictions, cost tourism industry billions

  Tourism around the world has been hit hard by COVID-19 and Alberta is no exception. However, certain segments of the industry, like outfitters, who which rely on international visitors, are struggling even more.

  May 29

  Canada
• Northern Alberta bear encounter captured on video

  Kelly Betts was working about an hour and a half south of Grande Prairie when he came upon the bear on an oilfield road.

  May 29

  Canada
• Calgary seniors’ centre resident injured in suspicious fire dies, homicide investigation launched

  Calgary police say a elderly man who was critically injured in a fire at a seniors' centre last month has died, prompting a homicide investigation.

  May 29

  Canada