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17.03.2022 / 07:47

Albertans react to report Canada may soon end pre-arrival COVID-19 testing for travellers

It will come as a relief to some people planning vacations outside of Canada. Sources say the federal government is set to lift COVID-19 testing requirements. Sarah Komadina has the details.

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Rally held in support of Ukraine at University of Alberta

As the war in Ukraine rages on, Edmontonians are turning to each other for comfort as many worry about what could happen to loved ones overseas. Sarah Komadina reports from a rally held at the University of Alberta.

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City of Edmonton will not implement its own municipal COVID-19 vaccine passport

Many members of Edmonton city council don’t agree with the removal of the provincial Restriction Exemption Program. Friday they decided on how the city will be moving forward measures. Sarah Komadina has the details

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High Level says it’s owed millions from Alberta government over cost of 2019 Chuckegg Creek wildfire

Nearly three years after the Chuckegg Creek wildfire forced thousands of people to flee the High Level area of northwestern Alberta, the town is still waiting on the Alberta government to cover millions of dollars in emergency response costs.

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University of Alberta extends online classes

Post-secondary institutions started this semester online, expecting to be back in person before the end of January, but as Omicron cases rapidly increase many have opted to keep classes online for several more weeks. Sarah Komadina has the details.

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Students, parents and teachers in Alberta prepare for extended winter break because of COVID-19

The decision to extend winter break for students in Alberta because of the province’s COVID-19 situation is both a relief and a let-down for many. Sarah Komadina has more as teachers and families have been forced to once again readjust.

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COVID-19: Edmonton New Year’s Eve celebrations modified or cancelled

Many Edmontonians were excited to ring in the new year with a bang, but as the number of COVID-19 cases involving the Omicron variant climbs, that excitement has turned into disappointment. Many events have been cancelled or modified.

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First Kai, now Woody: Edmonton woman gives two obese dogs second chance at life and home

You may remember Kai the fat dog, and now his owner has done it again. Pam Heggie has chosen to keep her second elderly dog Woody, after helping him lose more than 100 pounds.

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Mental health struggles intensify as the pandemic continues on

In tonight’s Health Matters presented by Su-Ling Goh, a story by Sarah Komadina about the mental health struggles that have intensified throughout the pandemic.

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Seniors strapped for cash after CERB payments affect pensions

Thousands of senior’s pension payments have been affected by emergency COVID-19 funding offered by the government. Initially, the Canada Emergency Response Benefit was a relief, —but as Sarah Komadina explains, it’s now causing some seniors major headaches as they deal with the unexpected fallout of accepting the aid.

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Alberta parents can book COVID-19 vaccine appointments for kids 5-11 Wednesday

Starting Wednesday, Alberta children between the ages of five and 11 will be eligible to be booked in for their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. Sarah Komadina has more.

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Alberta parents prepare to register their kids for COVID-19 vaccinations

Alberta parents are preparing to register their children for COVID-19 vaccination appointments. Sarah Komadina has more.

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Spectacular light show unfolds in the sky over Alberta

Many Albertans would have been sleeping, but for those who got the alert and looked up to the sky outside on Wednesday night, they were treated to a spectacular show. Experts are calling the northern lights that appeared Wednesday a big event.

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Edmonton senior sexually assaulted

Police are looking for the public’s help in solving a terrifying and random attack involving a senior who opened her door to a stranger and was sexually assaulted. Sarah Komadina has more.

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Police investigate deadly shooting in south Edmonton

Two men were injured and one died after what is believed to be a shooting in south Edmonton late Thursday. Sarah Komadina reports.

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Fiery crash involving diesel truck near Gunn, Alta.

A semi-truck and a delivery van crashed on Highway 43 Friday morning, ending in a huge explosion. It sent two people to hospital. Sarah Komadina has more.

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RCMP police vehicle used to knock down and arrest man in Alberta

WARNING: Video contains violent subject matter which may not be suitable for all viewers. Discretion is advised.

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Alberta municipalities looking for direction from province as 4th wave of COVID-19 grows

The fourth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic is taking hold in Alberta and with the province’s chief medical of health and health minister not addressing the public, there is a growing sense of frustration for municipalities trying to figure out what to do next.

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Edmonton family stranded in Morocco amid rising COVID-19 cases

An Edmonton family is stranded in Morocco, waiting for news on how and when they’ll get home. Their flight was suddenly suspended after a spike in COVID-19 cases. Sarah Komadina has more.

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Edmonton mayor supports mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for city employees as cases rise

As City of Edmonton employees are set to return to the workplace next month, Mayor Don Iveson said he wants the city to implement a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all city workers as cases continue to rise across the province.

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COVID-19: Albertans react to Hinshaw’s apology

Alberta’s chief medical officer of health has spent two days now defending changes to how the province will handle COVID-19 going forward. Alberta is ending mandatory isolation for people with COVID-19 and planning to dramatically reduce testing.

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K-Days cancelled for a second year in Edmonton, hopes to return in 2022

For the second year in a row, Northlands has cancelled Edmonton’s K-Days summer carnival and exhibition. Sarah Komadina explains why.

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Restaurants, personal services excited to reopen in Stage 1 of Alberta’s ‘open for summer’ relaunch plan

The first of Alberta’s three-stage “open for summer” relaunch plan begins Friday and effectively reverses health restrictions brought in three weeks ago, allowing restaurants and personal services to reopen.

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Edmontonians worry about family members in India

The COVID-19 situation in India is dire, with hundreds of thousands of people testing positive daily. For those here watching family and friend getting sick, it’s a heavy burden. Sarah Komadina has more.

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Albertans 40 and older rolling up their sleeves for the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine

Thousands of Gen X’ers today are saying, “sign me up.” Albertans 40 and over are now eligible to get the AstraZeneca vaccine. Sarah Komadina has more on the uptake.

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Rural Alberta restaurant defies public health orders

One day after the Alberta government prohibited dine-in service for all restaurants, the Whistle Stop Café hosted a large gathering, defying public health restrictions. Sarah Komadina has more.

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How increasing COVID-19 cases are affecting Alberta schools

As the province shifts back to Step 1, should schools be closed again? Some parents are keeping their kids home and experts are calling for more measures — such as teachers being vaccinated — in order to limit the risk of COVID-19 and its highly contagious variants. Sarah Komadina has more.

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Edmonton police officer injured during Whitemud Drive traffic stop

An Edmonton police officer was carrying out a traffic stop on Whitemud Drive Monday, when another vehicle hit his cruiser and injured the officer. Sarah Komadina has more.

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Celebration of life to be held for late Edmonton Oiler Colby Cave

It’s been nearly a year since the Edmonton Oilers lost one of their own. On April 11, 2020, 25-year-old Colby Cave died of a brain bleed. Now, the team and his family will honour his legacy. Sarah Komadina has more.

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Dining in restaurants a hot topic as Alberta’s COVID-19 numbers rise

During comments made by Alberta’s chief medical officer of health on Monday, she spoke of a case in which someone who dined at multiple restaurants while infectious and how they may have spread COVID-19. Sarah Komadina gets reaction to Dr.

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Father of slain Alberta student wants people to remember the ‘beautiful soul she was’

In a moment no parent should ever have to face, an Alberta father is honouring the memory of his little girl after she was stabbed to death. Police say Jennifer Winkler was killed in a classroom at the hands of a fellow student.

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Racist signs greet those who walk past a home in an Alberta town — can anything be done about it?

–With files from Global News’ Sarah Komadina

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Exploring the cause of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy amongst Indigenous people

A recent paper published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal explores the root cause of vaccine hesitancy in some First Nation communities. Sarah Komadina has more.

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Alberta pharmacies start giving COVID-19 vaccines

Alberta seniors can now get their COVID-19 vaccine at some participating pharmacies. Sarah Komadina has more on the first day some pharmacists were able to give people their first dose.

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City of Edmonton to reopen some city arenas Thursday

COVID-19 restrictions in place, city manager Andre Corbould said Wednesday that the following five arenas will reopen to school groups and other sports organizations on Thursday.Depending on demand, the city said the Clareview and Mill Woods twin arenas will reopen on Feb. 16, as well as dryland training at St.

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COVID:19 Alberta minor hockey players return to the ice

They have faced months of uncertainty because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but now minor hockey teams in Alberta can practise on the ice — with some rules. Sarah Komadina reports.

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Alberta businesses react to plan to ease COVID-19 restrictions

While infectious disease experts worry about variants of COVID-19 in Alberta, the government has announced a plan to ease public health restrictions early next month.

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Alberta to lift some COVID-19 restrictions and reopen gyms, in-person dining Feb. 8

Starting Feb. 8., some of Alberta’s COVID-19 public health measures will be eased on indoor fitness centres, school sports, restaurants and bars.

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Alberta government cancels some coal leases after public outcry

Following a public outcry, Alberta’s energy minister announced Monday that nearly a dozen recently issued coal leases will be cancelled. But as Sarah Komadina reports, critics say the move isn’t enough.

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Mixed feelings as Alberta personal wellness services reopen

Personal and wellness services can welcome back clients Monday after being closed since early December. But, as Sarah Komadina reports, they’re doing so with cautious optimism.

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Pfizer vaccine delay a ‘blow,’ will affect Alberta’s vaccine schedule: health minister

There’s going to be a temporary delay in Canadian shipments of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines, which Alberta Health Minister Tyler Shandro said will mean a delay for Albertans as well. Sarah Komadina has more.

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Alberta paramedic charged with impaired driving while on duty

An Alberta woman is facing impaired driving charges after Vegreville RCMP responded that an ambulance reportedly going the wrong way on Highway 16 east of Edmonton. Sarah Komadina reports.

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Albertans react to easing of COVID-19 restrictions

Alberta is lifting some of its public health restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic. While it’s exciting for some people, it’s leaving others disappointed. Sarah Komadina has more.

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Albertans ring in the new year amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic

With social gatherings banned in Alberta as the province grapples with a second wave of COVID-19, many people are staying in on New Year’s Eve. But as Sarah Komadina reports, some people found unique ways to celebrate the end of 2020.

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Alberta COVID-19 intensive care unit patient shares experience

An Edmonton intensive care doctor tweeted about a heartbreaking moment with an unidentified patient suffering from COVID-19. He wasn’t sure if she was going to make it, and weeks later she tweeted back. Sarah Komadina has more.

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COVID-19: Alberta businesses have mixed feelings about closures

Tuesday’s COVID-19 restrictions are being met with mixed feelings from some businesses. The Alberta government hopes to help ease the burden of the closures with financial support. Sarah Komadina has more.

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Edmonton businesses closing or reducing access to prevent COVID-19 spread: ‘Health is important, lives are important’

Several Edmonton restaurants have closed or scaled down to take-out only, going above and beyond Alberta government requirements to prevent COVID-19 spread.

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Albertans react to province’s new COVID-19 restrictions

Many people were bracing for a circuit-breaker lockdown in Alberta as COVID-19 cases began to rise rapidly this month. After the province announced new public health measures on Tuesday, some say they are relieved to see the government isn’t going that far, but others think it was time to bite the bullet.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0