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Global News at 6 Calgary: November 1, 2026
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Marking 11 days of remembrance
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Alberta officially moves to permanent daylight time change, will be known as “Alberta time”
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Alberta coronavirus: How long does it take to get test results back?
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March 11, 2020
Alberta's chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw said upwards of 1,000 tests for COVID-19 were performed on Tuesday. She said assessment centres are meeting demand right now. Health officials aim to get people their results within 24 hours, but Hinshaw said results -- particularly if they're negative -- can take up to four days.
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Alberta coronavirus: How long does it take to get test results back?01:36 | March 11, 2020 -
Global News at 6 Edmonton: Nov. 550:32 | 1 hour ago -
Calgary company delivering innovative medical treatment by drone to front lines in Ukraine02:05 | 5 hours ago -
Residents sound off over squalid conditions at central Edmonton apartment building02:15 | 5 hours ago -
Edmonton encouraging people to attend centralized Diwali celebrations01:50 | 5 hours ago -
Under $100 Art show and sale back in Edmonton04:13 | November 5, 2026 -
A push for a safe Diwali05:06 | November 5, 2026 -
Funeral held for Shaun Farrell, the Sask. soldier killed in CFB Wainwright fire01:31 | November 4, 2026 -
Hundreds of children lay poppies on the graves of soldiers01:49 | November 4, 2026 -
‘Comfort kills dreams’: Funeral held for CFB Wainwright fire victim Pte. Shaun Farrell01:39 | November 4, 2026 -
Ford ‘very open to discussions’ on ditching daylight saving time in Ontario01:03 | November 4, 2026 -
Adopt A Pet: Meet Squeeky05:02 | November 4, 2026 -
Concerning statistics as Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters release shelter impact report04:28 | November 4, 2026 -
Alberta changing post-secondary tuition cap01:55 | November 3, 2026 -
Russia barred from 2027 World Juniors in Edmonton and Red Deer01:52 | November 3, 2026 -
WestView Health Foundation fundraising for CT scanner05:26 | November 3, 2026 -
Big Valley Jamboree announces full 2027 lineup05:04 | November 3, 2026 -
Legal Aid: What is an Emergency Protection Order04:41 | November 3, 2026 -
Former Okotoks Oilers assistant GM charged with sex crimes against minors01:04 | November 2, 2026 -
Albertans react to no time change, some deal with tech issues02:00 | November 2, 2026 -
City of Edmonton unveils proposed 4-year budget with higher taxes — but more services02:03 | November 2, 2026 -
2-year-old Calgary boy dead after being hit by taxi in parking lot00:48 | November 2, 2026 -
Civic Matters: Chatting with Mayor Andrew Knack04:50 | November 2, 2026 -
What’s new in this month’s Edify Magazine03:12 | November 2, 2026 -
Elks getting ready to host Western Conference Final04:17 | November 2, 2026 -
Juno Award winner Axios Men’s Ensemble begins tour in Edmonton05:19 | November 2, 2026 -
Separatist movement leader Jeffrey Rath has UCP party membership revoked01:06 | November 2, 2026 -
Alberta justice minister has ‘no intention of changing’ provincial election date01:06 | November 2, 2026 -
Global News at 6 Calgary: November 1, 202612:32 | November 1, 2026 -
Marking 11 days of remembrance02:16 | November 1, 2026 -
Alberta officially moves to permanent daylight time change, will be known as “Alberta time”02:07 | October 31, 2026 -
Calgary Celebrates Halloween02:01 | October 31, 2026
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Alberta coronavirus: How long does it take to get test results back?01:36 | March 11, 2020
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Global News at 6 Edmonton: Nov. 550:32 | 1 hour ago
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Calgary company delivering innovative medical treatment by drone to front lines in Ukraine02:05 | 5 hours ago
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Residents sound off over squalid conditions at central Edmonton apartment building02:15 | 5 hours ago
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Edmonton encouraging people to attend centralized Diwali celebrations01:50 | 5 hours ago
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Under $100 Art show and sale back in Edmonton04:13 | November 5, 2026
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A push for a safe Diwali05:06 | November 5, 2026
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Funeral held for Shaun Farrell, the Sask. soldier killed in CFB Wainwright fire01:31 | November 4, 2026
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Hundreds of children lay poppies on the graves of soldiers01:49 | November 4, 2026
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‘Comfort kills dreams’: Funeral held for CFB Wainwright fire victim Pte. Shaun Farrell01:39 | November 4, 2026
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Ford ‘very open to discussions’ on ditching daylight saving time in Ontario01:03 | November 4, 2026
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Adopt A Pet: Meet Squeeky05:02 | November 4, 2026
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Concerning statistics as Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters release shelter impact report04:28 | November 4, 2026
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Alberta changing post-secondary tuition cap01:55 | November 3, 2026
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Russia barred from 2027 World Juniors in Edmonton and Red Deer01:52 | November 3, 2026
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Legal Aid: What is an Emergency Protection Order04:41 | November 3, 2026
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Separatist movement leader Jeffrey Rath has UCP party membership revoked01:06 | November 2, 2026
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Alberta justice minister has ‘no intention of changing’ provincial election date01:06 | November 2, 2026
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Global News at 6 Calgary: November 1, 202612:32 | November 1, 2026
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Marking 11 days of remembrance02:16 | November 1, 2026
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Alberta officially moves to permanent daylight time change, will be known as “Alberta time”02:07 | October 31, 2026
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Calgary Celebrates Halloween02:01 | October 31, 2026
Alberta coronavirus: How long does it take to get test results back?
Description
March 11, 2020
Alberta's chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw said upwards of 1,000 tests for COVID-19 were performed on Tuesday. She said assessment centres are meeting demand right now. Health officials aim to get people their results within 24 hours, but Hinshaw said results -- particularly if they're negative -- can take up to four days.
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