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Alberta's top doctor says her kids will return to school, but no wrong answers

Alberta's top doctor says her kids will return to school, but no wrong answers

Alberta reported 103 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday
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Liberals to replace CERB with new benefit, simplified EI program

Liberals to replace CERB with new benefit, simplified EI program

Changes are also coming in to allow workers to keep more of their benefits
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Alberta Teachers' Association calls on province to delay start of school year

Alberta Teachers' Association calls on province to delay start of school year

Need more time to prepare for students, says association president Jason Schilling
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Kentucky man to appear in Canmore court after breaching quarantine

Kentucky man to appear in Canmore court after breaching quarantine

John Pennington, 40, was charged twice in Banff for contravening an order of a medical health officer, two days in a row and is expected to appear in Canmore Provincial Court this November
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At least 30 COVID-19 cases linked to religious activities in Alberta: Hinshaw

At least 30 COVID-19 cases linked to religious activities in Alberta: Hinshaw

15 cases are linked to a church in Edmonton
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Many parents nervous about return of school, plan to send kids anyway: survey

Many parents nervous about return of school, plan to send kids anyway: survey

Online survey took place Aug. 14-16
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Fatal COVID-19 outbreak over at Edmonton hospital; 84 new cases in Alberta

Fatal COVID-19 outbreak over at Edmonton hospital; 84 new cases in Alberta

Hospital will also begin phased reopening
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Bighorn extends and reallocates several approved grants

Bighorn extends and reallocates several approved grants

The Benchlands Community Association cancelled its pancake breakfast for the first time in several decades, the Ghost Waiparous Trails Association asked for an additional four months to finalize the purchase of a cross-country skiing track setter and the McDougall Stoney Mission Society requested the $1,200 set aside for 2020 event programming be reallocated to the fall grand opening
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Alberta teachers, school staff should be tested before classes start: Hinshaw

Alberta teachers, school staff should be tested before classes start: Hinshaw

Hinshaw reported one more COVID-19 death and 121 new cases of the illness
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MD approves tax deferral for Canlin Energy Corporation

MD approves tax deferral for Canlin Energy Corporation

“I’m just glad to see an oil and gas company pay their taxes."
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