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• Homeless support agencies busy as cold weather hits Edmonton hard

  04-11-2017 23:08 via globalnews.ca
  Community groups in Edmonton are rushing to provide care and warmth to the city’s homeless population as cold weather settles in.
  
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• Much of Edmonton library materials to be recycled

  04-11-2017 23:06 via globalnews.ca
  The public library branch in downtown Edmonton is undergoing a huge renovation. However, as Kendra Slugoski explains, many of the old materials will be reused.
  
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• Former Calgary Stampeder linebacker suspected of killing wife

  04-11-2017 22:54 via globalnews.ca
  Utah authorities say a former Washington State football player is suspected of killing his wife.
  
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• 'Hopefully we can make a difference': Edmonton veterans march for suicide prevention

  04-11-2017 22:51 via cbc.ca
  More than 30 Canadian Armed Forces veterans marched through 22 kilometres of river valley trails carrying heavy rucksacks on Saturday to raise money for suicide prevention.
  
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• Groups push for more emphasis on climate change in Alberta curriculum

  04-11-2017 22:19 via globalnews.ca
  An Alberta environmental education group and the president of Alberta school boards are calling on the province to make teaching about climate change a greater priority in schools.
  
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• Northern Alberta town without water after emergency shutoff

  04-11-2017 21:24 via cbc.ca
  Wembley, Alta. is without water Saturday after the supply for the entire town was shut down due to a water main break.
  
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• Friends and family remember slain Saint John dentist

  04-11-2017 21:15 via cbc.ca
  Friends and family of Cindy McCormick gathered on the shore of First Lake in Baxter's Corner, N.B., this evening to honour her memory and condemn intimate partner violence.
  
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• In Photos: 93% of materials recycled during Stanley Milner Library renovation

  04-11-2017 20:57 via globalnews.ca
  Not only will the downtown Edmonton library branch be transformed, almost everything in — and on — the old building will find a new home as well.
  
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• Steady offence from Patrick Maroon boosts Edmonton Oilers

  04-11-2017 20:36 via globalnews.ca
  Patrick Maroon has a point in seven straight games (four goals, three assists), topping a six-game streak he had with Anaheim in January 2015.
  
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• Edmonton police chief pens letter of reassurance and thanks to citizens in newspaper

  04-11-2017 19:37 via globalnews.ca
  Despite recent threats to public safety and security, Edmonton remains a safe place to live and work. That's the message from the police chief shared in a local newspaper on Saturday.
  
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• Half-finished homes and lots of questions after Alberta homebuilder goes into receivership

  04-11-2017 16:59 via cbc.ca
  ReidBuilt Homes is one of Alberta's largest homebuilders and on Thursday it lost its court battle to restructure its debt and fell into receivership after the Royal Bank of Canada sought to collect more than $64.6 million.
  
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• Edmonton Oilers score early, ride momentum to huge win over Devils

  04-11-2017 16:49 via cbc.ca
  The Edmonton Oilers finally got the breaks they needed Friday night and rode the momentum of two early goals to a 6-3 win over the New Jersey Devils at Rogers Place.
  
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• Eskimos battle the Riders for 3rd in the west in regular season finale

  04-11-2017 16:45 via globalnews.ca
  With a win over the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Saturday, the Edmonton Eskimos would lock up third place in the Western Division.
  
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• New Canadians take first shot at road hockey in Edmonton tournament - CBC.ca

  04-11-2017 16:02 via cbc.ca
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  There was plenty of cheering outside NorQuest College in downtown Edmonton on Friday. It was coming from the parking lot, where the school's third annual road hockey tournament was underway. Edmonton student wins $10,000 top prize in 'My Canada' ...
  
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• New Canadians take first shot at road hockey in Edmonton tournament

  04-11-2017 16:00 via cbc.ca
  Staff and students at Norquest college got out the tuques and gloves for a game of road hockey Friday afternoon. It's the third annual road hockey tournament held to show those who are new to Canada what the sport is all about.
  
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• The last charge of the Canadian Finals Rodeo into Northlands Coliseum

  04-11-2017 15:30 via cbc.ca
  There's a lot riding on Sydney Daines' last go-round at Northlands Coliseum.
  
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• Harbin Gate vigil to honour Edmonton landmark that may never be put back together again

  04-11-2017 15:00 via globalnews.ca
  The Chinese Benevolent Association has a candlelight vigil planned for Saturday night to mark the dismantling of the Harbin Gate.
  
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• The Medicine Shoppe: Diabetes awareness

  04-11-2017 14:56 via globalnews.ca
  November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. Laurie Reay from The Medicine Shoppe explains how your pharmacist can help, educate and treat.
  
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• Moonshine distillery adds to unique businesses coming to Edmonton International Airport

  04-11-2017 14:00 via cbc.ca
  A moonshine distillery from Vegreville will be relocating to the Edmonton International airport, joining an eclectic mix of businesses set to open on the grounds.
  
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• True North Seafood Company product recalled over Listeria concern

  04-11-2017 13:29 via cbc.ca
  True North Seafood Company's Toppers Smoked Salmon Flakes seasoned with lemon and dill is under a potential national recall because of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
  
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• Edmonton Indigenous artist in residence honours Treaty 6 in final exhibit

  04-11-2017 13:00 via cbc.ca
  Edmonton's first Indigenous artist in residence will be telling the stories of what shaped the city in her closing exhibit, which will be displayed inside City Hall.
  
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• 'Anything But Sorry': What to say when a baby is born with Down syndrome

  04-11-2017 12:00 via cbc.ca
  The Canadian Down Syndrome Society has launched a new campaign, entitled "Anything But Sorry: The 'S' Word" to change the perceptions of Canadians about the birth of a baby with Down syndrome.
  
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• It seems that no matter what women do to deal with assault or harassment, it is wrong

  04-11-2017 10:00 via cbc.ca
  If we don't speak out, we are criticized. If we speak out years after the fact — finally feeling brave enough to do so — we are asked what took so long. If we speak out online, we are called irresponsible. So what are we supposed to do?
  
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• Our YEG At Night: Picking out the perfect bottle of wine

  04-11-2017 06:48 via globalnews.ca
  Some people find it easy to pick out a bottle of wine for a social occasion but many don’t. In the latest edition of Our YEG At Night, Tina Simpkin went out to find a bottle for every budget.
  
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• Deadly crash prompts warning about dangers of driving the morning after a night of drinking

  04-11-2017 06:02 via globalnews.ca
  When you think of drunk drivers being on the road, you probably think it’s at night. But one family’s story is highlighting the dangers of getting behind the wheel the morning after a night of drinking. Sarah Kraus explains.
  
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• Edmonton’s Metro LRT Line experiences more signal problems

  04-11-2017 06:00 via globalnews.ca
  Edmonton’s Metro LRT Line is moving slowly once again. The line is under a speed restriction after the crossing arms lifted as the train approached a crossing earlier this week.
  
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• Edmonton Oilers pull away from Devils for much-needed win

  04-11-2017 05:04 via globalnews.ca
  Connor McDavid had three assists as the Oilers downed the Devils.
  
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• Connor McDavid's 3 assists help Oilers double up Devils

  04-11-2017 04:59 via cbc.ca
  Connor McDavid had three assists as the Edmonton Oilers handed the New Jersey Devils their first loss on the road this season, coming away with a 6-3 victory on Friday.
  
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• Transgender person on Top 40 Under 40 list an Edmonton 1st ... - CBC.ca

  04-11-2017 03:36 via cbc.ca
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  For the first time, a transgender person has been named to annual Top 40 Under 40 list in Edmonton.and more »
  
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• Transgender woman on Top 40 Under 40 list an Edmonton 1st

  04-11-2017 03:32 via cbc.ca
  For the first time, a transgender woman has been named to annual Top 40 Under 40 list in Edmonton.
  
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• Transgender person on Top 40 Under 40 list an Edmonton 1st

  04-11-2017 03:32 via cbc.ca
  For the first time, a transgender person has been named to annual Top 40 Under 40 list in Edmonton.
  
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• Why are 60 per cent of the Alberta flu cases in Calgary?   

  04-11-2017 02:16 via globalnews.ca
  Calgarians have been hit hard by the flu so far this season.
  
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• Commonwealth Stadium hosts Edmonton high school football finals for first time ever

  04-11-2017 01:53 via globalnews.ca
  For the first time ever, Edmonton’s high school football finals are being played at Commonwealth Stadium. Quinn Phillips has details.
  
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• Bob Layton editorial: Nov. 3

  04-11-2017 01:41 via globalnews.ca
  In this week’s editorial, Bob Layton talks about how Albertans should get ready to expect a long, bitter provincial election campaign.
  
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• Talented Alberta high school athlete uses football and family to battle addiction

  04-11-2017 01:13 via globalnews.ca
  "I just just fell in love with the sport once I started playing games, and I just had a huge passion for that sport cause I was really good at it."
  
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• Oil prices rise again, Alberta adds jobs in October

  04-11-2017 01:05 via globalnews.ca
  The price of oil surged again on Friday, topping $55 per barrel for the first time in months. At the same time, new jobs numbers show Alberta businesses are hiring. Tom Vernon reports.
  
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• Lois Hole Hospital for Women to stop offering IUI, IVF fertility services

  04-11-2017 01:02 via globalnews.ca
  The women’s clinic at the Lois Hole Hospital for Women in north Edmonton will stop offering non-insured fertility services such as intrauterine insemination and in vitro fertilization, Alberta Health Services confirmed Friday. Fletcher Kent reports.
  
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• Man found dead after Edmonton house fire

  04-11-2017 01:00 via globalnews.ca
  An elderly man was found dead following a house fire in northeast Edmonton on Friday morning. Kim Smith has the latest.
  
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• Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton: Nov. 3

  04-11-2017 01:00 via globalnews.ca
  A webcast of Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton with Gord Steinke and Nancy Carlson from Friday, Nov. 3, 2017.
  
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• Edmonton’s Metro LRT Line under speed restriction after crossing arm inexplicably lifted

  04-11-2017 00:54 via globalnews.ca
  Edmonton's Metro LRT Line will be subject to speed restrictions until the city can fix a problem that caused a crossing arm to lift prematurely near NAIT Station on Monday.
  
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• The Ledge: a new CBC podcast about politics in Alberta

  04-11-2017 00:44 via cbc.ca
  The Ledge is CBC’s new podcast about Alberta politics. Every week, you’ll get the inside scoop from legislature reporters Kim Trynacity and Michelle Bellefontaine.
  
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• Red ribbons show commitment to end impaired driving deaths - Edmonton Journal

  04-11-2017 00:41 via edmontonjournal.com
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  “My son will never know his grandfather,” said Allison Tatham, speaking at the MADD launch of the Project Red Ribbon campaign. Claire Theobald More from Claire Theobald. Published on: November 3, 2017 | Last Updated: November 3, 2017 5:41 PM MDT.and more »
  
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• Paula Simons: 'Writer on the side' scores major US publishing deal - Edmonton Journal

  04-11-2017 00:32 via edmontonjournal.com
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  Paula Simons: 'Writer on the side' scores major US publishing deal
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  "Edmonton is so diverse, and I really wanted my book to reflect the diversity of the city." Paula Simons, Edmonton Journal. Published on: November 3, 2017 | Last Updated: November 3, 2017 5:33 PM MDT. Play Video. Play. Mute. Current Time 0:00.
  
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• Minute at the Movies: ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ & ‘The Killing of a Sacred Deer’

  04-11-2017 00:21 via globalnews.ca
  In tonight’s edition of Minute at the Movies, Todd James reviews “Thor: Ragnarok” and “The Killing of a Sacred Deer.”
  
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• Daylight time comes to an end this weekend, amid renewed scrutiny

  04-11-2017 00:21 via cbc.ca
  There are rumblings across the continent that people are growing weary of changing their clocks in the spring and the summer because of daylight time.
  
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• Father pleads to see his dying baby in Edmonton for first time - CBC.ca

  04-11-2017 00:19 via cbc.ca
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  Father pleads to see his dying baby in Edmonton for first time
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  A dying baby may never meet his father after the federal government rejected a Punjabi man's travel visa application. A week ago, seven-week-old Eknoor Singh Samra was admitted to Edmonton's Stollery Children's Hospital and diagnosed with an ...
  
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• Father pleads to see his dying baby in Edmonton for first time

  04-11-2017 00:14 via cbc.ca
  An Edmonton family is pleading with the federal government to quickly reverse its decision and issue a travel visa so a father can meet his 7-week old baby before he dies.
  
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• Father pleads for entry to Canada to see his dying baby in Edmonton for first time

  04-11-2017 00:14 via cbc.ca
  An Edmonton family is pleading with the federal government to quickly reverse its decision and issue a travel visa so a father can meet his 7-week old baby before he dies.
  
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