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Afghan refugees exit quarantine, play with other kids for 1st time since arriving in EdmontonFor 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.FeaturesJan 26
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Afghan refugees, ‘very resilient’ human rights workers arrive in EdmontonThe 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.CanadaJan 14
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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.CanadaAug 26, 2021
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Catholic priest who married Janet and Wayne Gretzky dies from COVID-19 complicationsRev. Mike McCaffery died Monday evening "due to possible complications related to COVID-19." He was 85.HealthJan 12, 2021
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77-year-old Alberta ‘baby whisperer’ fosters dozens of children in careThey 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.CanadaJan 21, 2020
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Welcome Home program providing friends to recently housed EdmontoniansAn Edmontonian who used to be homeless has grown more confident and independent since a pair of volunteer friends came into his life.FeaturesDec 24, 2019
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Recent immigrants in Edmonton take part in their first Canadian Christmas celebrationMore than 100 recent immigrants took part in their first Canadian Christmas celebration Saturday.CanadaDec 14, 2019
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From newcomer to settlement counsellor: Edmontonian bridges gap between culturesAn Edmonton settlement counsellor has a special connection with the newcomers she helps adjust to their new home.CanadaAug 30, 2019
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No pause in refugee flow expected for EdmontonCatholic Social Services, which has handled resettling services for refugees in Edmonton, says it has been able to accommodate Syrian refugees so far.CanadaMar 19, 2016
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Social agency stresses alcohol-free New Year’s Eve for moms-to-beWhen it comes to New Year's Eve, who doesn't like a glass of bubbly? While it's a refreshing way to ring in the new year, an Edmonton social agency has a warning for pregnant women.HealthDec 29, 2015
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