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  • "As Edmonton's temporary shelters are closed after getting the city's homeless population through the winter, city council has approved $8.1 million along with a patchwork plan of new shelters and centres for the next six months," reports CBC News.
  • Premier Jason Kenney says the majority of the province's COVID-19 restrictions could be lifted in June, and that Alberta has the capacity to provide 400,000 to 500,000 doses of vaccines.
  • More than 30 domestic flights to and from Edmonton had potential COVID-19 exposures from March 28 through April, according to data analyzed by CTV News.
  • The Crown and Anchor Pub and Grill initially remained open despite current public health restrictions, but it closed over the weekend after receiving threats online and by phone.
  • Hundreds of people gathered outside GraceLife Church over the weekend to protest its closure by Alberta Health Services.
  • The University of Alberta's law program is facing a proposed 45% tuition increase, raising concerns among students about accessibility.
  • An unexpected snowstorm in Edmonton caused collisions and poor road conditions over the weekend, but the snow isn't expected to stick around.
  • The president of the Edmonton Police Association says a "city-appointed task force on policing and community safety has attacked the integrity of the Edmonton police."