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U of A alum wins major award for cancer-fighting immunotherapy discoveryMichel Sadelain is being awarded the Breakthrough Award in Life Sciences for his discovery of CAR T cells, which uses cells to heal cancer patients.Health3 hours
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Edmonton to close emergency response centre MondayThe emergency centre, currently set up at the Clareview Community Recreation Centre will be closing Monday at 7 p.m.FireSep 18
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Injured woman dropped off Friday at Calgary hospital dies, homicide unit investigatingThe woman was suffering "extenisve injuries" when she was dropped off at Foothills Medical Centre. Police are following up with the people who brought her to the facility.CrimeSep 17
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Panda’s hockey coach to take head coaching position in New YorkEdmonton Female Hockey Alliance chair, Aimee Skye, is confident Draper will do an outstanding job at the professional level.SportsSep 16
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Woman in life-threatening condition after serious collision on Groat Road: policeThe northbound lanes of Groat Road starting at 116th Avenue are closed while police investigate the collision.TrafficSep 16
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6 additional Calgary daycares closed, linked to E. coli outbreakIn a late night statement, CMOH Dr. Mark Joffe announced five additional daycare sites in Calgary are closed due to positive E. coli tests.HealthSep 16
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Boyle Street’s looming closure begs community to question: Do Edmonton’s most vulnerable matter?With Boyle Street needing to find a new home come Oct. 1, many homeless and vulnerable community members fear they will be left out on the street.CanadaSep 13
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Boyle Street to make immediate move amid ‘public health crisis’The social services organization said it needs to find a new, temporary home by the end of the month all while ensuring services stay available and accessible to the community.CanadaSep 12
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Police investigate stabbing at Brooks, Alta. residencePolice arrested a 32-year-old suspect at the scene. The 61-year-old victim was taken to hospital in stable condition.CrimeSep 11
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Alberta government introduces new public safety protocols aimed at addressing crime concernsAlberta's provincial government announced new protocols on Monday in an effort to address increasing concerns about violence being committed in the province's major cities.CrimeSep 11
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Residential fire warning for Wetaskiwin homes: RCMPSeveral homes in Wetaskiwin are on fire Sunday as crews work to put out the flames.FireSep 10
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Investigation underway for ‘suspicious’ death on Stoney Nakoda First Nation: RCMPAn autopsy has been scheduled for Monday and Major Crimes is investigating the case.CrimeSep 10
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Excessive speed concern in Elk Island National Park after bison killed in collisionWith some speeds topping out at 140 km/h, and animals like bison being killed in collisions, officials are implementing new speed safety measure in the national park.CanadaSep 9
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Motorcycle collision in south Edmonton sends 1 to hospital with critical injuriesPolice believe speed contributed to a collision that sent a motorcyclist to hospital with life-threatening injuries Friday. The accident occurred near 50th Street and 38th Avenue.TrafficSep 9
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Edmontonians celebrate the importance of Labour Day at EDLC BBQThe Edmonton District Labour Council held its 32nd annual Labour Day BBQ on Monday to celebrate the working class.CanadaSep 4
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People wait overnight for free school supplies in EdmontonDemand for free school supplies, haircuts, and food hampers was the highest organizer Dan Johnstone has seen in 11 years, but donations were low in Edmonton this year.ConsumerSep 3
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31-year-old woman dies in holding cell after day-long hospital stay: policeThe Alberta police watchdog ASIRT is investigating the woman's death, which happened on Saturday while she was in a holding cell.CrimeSep 3
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Building sale forces assisted living residents out of their homesThe building purchase of what is currently Ashbourne Assisted Living Facility is forcing nearly 90 residents out of their homes at the end of November.CanadaSep 2
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Edmonton air quality off the charts as smoke looms over the cityThe air quality index Saturday was 10-plus as smoke from wildfires in western and northern Canada settles over the city.FireSep 2
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Fatal police shooting in north Edmonton leads to investigationPolice were assisting fire crews at an apartment fire when a neighbour told them there was a man nearby with a firearm.CrimeSep 2
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Edmontonians remember loved ones on International Overdose Awareness DayOrganizations like Moms Stop the Harm advocate for harm reduction strategies while the provincial government focuses on a treatment-first approach.CanadaAug 31
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2 men in hospital after stabbing and crash on highway north of Ponoka: RCMPPonoka RCMP said it's believed the crash was caused by an "altercation" in the moving vehicle, and two men were taken to hospital with apparent stab wounds.CrimeAug 29
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Edmonton crews respond to overnight fire, 2 sent to hospital in serious conditionEdmonton Fire and Rescue Services responded to reports of a structure fire around 3:30 a.m. Monday.FireAug 28
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Edmonton closes Expo Centre evacuee registration due to high volumesWith nearly 7,000 wildfire evacuees registered at Edmonton's Expo Centre, the city has decided to stop registration for new evacuees.CanadaAug 27
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Edmonton’s Pride Cup looks to boost visibility in the 2SLGBTQ+ sport communityThe event aims to be more than just a ball hockey championship, but a chance to support diversity, equity and inclusion in sport.CanadaAug 27
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