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Big interest in the world of miniatures as show and sale returns
The Miniature Enthusiasts of Edmonton (MEE) are hosting their annual show and sale in person on Sept. 18 after two years of running the event digitally.
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As inflation rises and pandemic supports ebb, food insecurity grows
Food insecurity is again on the rise in Edmonton, and now providers and people in need are without the government supports that helped them cope with demand during the pandemic.
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Podcast pick: Emergency Preparedness in Canada (EPIC) Podcast
The folks behind Emergency Preparedness in Canada (EPIC) Podcast believe that "disasters are everyone's business," an idea that may not have been as evident when the podcast started in 2016 but has become undeniable throughout more than two years of the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing extreme weather induced by climate change.
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COVID still causing trouble for arts scene
Edmonton's arts calendar came back to life with shows galore after the province lifted most public health restrictions on March 1, but COVID-19 is still wreaking havoc with events.
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Council kills mask bylaw but may resurrect mandate
After repealing Edmonton's mask bylaw on March 8, city council is to consider two new bylaws to reinstate the mandate.
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Coming up at council: March 7-11, 2022
Community and public services committee meets on March 7, urban planning committee meets on March 8, and executive committee is on March 9. There is also a special city council meeting scheduled for March 8. Here are some of the key items on the agenda:
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Winterruption YEG postponed as COVID-19 cases rise
Winterruption YEG, a winter music festival scheduled to run Jan. 27 to 30, has been postponed as COVID-19 cases in Alberta hit record highs.
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Entos Pharmaceuticals secures partial funding for commercial manufacturing facility in Edmonton
The provincial government has committed $15.5 million in funding to Entos Pharmaceuticals to establish a new commercial manufacturing facility in Edmonton, which would produce vaccines as well as future genetic medicines. Now it's "a dance" to secure the rest of the funding needed.
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A moment in history: Oct. 28, 1922
Ninety years ago today, a newspaper reported a city leader's wish to go slow on expanding the Royal Alexandra Hospital. But the Alex has continued to grow and grow to meet Edmonton's health-care needs
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