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• 'They'll always be remembered': No Stone Left Alone honours fallen soldiers for 7th year

  05-11-2017 23:48 via cbc.ca
  The No Stone Left Alone initiative started small in 2011. This year, it's grown into a Canada-wide effort with 7,700 students involved in placing poppies on the gravestones of 52,000 soldiers at 100 different locations across Canada.
  
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• How to pick the perfect bottle of wine for every occasion and budget

  05-11-2017 23:09 via globalnews.ca
  Global News picked the brain of a local wine expert so that you'll greet your host with the perfect bottle of wine, no matter the occasion or budget.
  
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• Councillor says Edmonton has ‘every intention’ to rebuild Harbin Gates amid murky future

  05-11-2017 22:52 via globalnews.ca
  A symbol of Edmonton’s Chinatown is no longer visible from the street. Late Saturday night, the Harbin Gates were moved from 97 Street and 102 Avenue to a city storage facility near Commonwealth Stadium.
  
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• Transport regulator rejects Via Rail's efforts to limit wheelchair, mobility access on trains

  05-11-2017 22:45 via cbc.ca
  The Canadian Transportation Agency is rejecting Via Rail's efforts to limit access on its trains for passengers using wheelchairs and other mobility aids.
  
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• Transit regulator rejects Via Rail's efforts to limit wheelchair, mobility access on trains

  05-11-2017 22:45 via cbc.ca
  The Canadian Transportation Agency is rejecting Via Rail's efforts to limit access on its trains for passengers using wheelchairs and other mobility aids.
  
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• Future of Canadian Finals Rodeo still unclear during final event at Northlands

  05-11-2017 22:31 via globalnews.ca
  The longstanding tradition of the Canadian Finals Rodeo is coming to an end in Edmonton as the event takes place this week at Northlands for the last time.
  
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• Future of Canadian Finals Rodeo still unclear before final event at Northlands

  05-11-2017 22:31 via globalnews.ca
  The longstanding tradition of the Canadian Finals Rodeo is coming to an end in Edmonton as the event takes place this week at Northlands for the last time.
  
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• Movember Canada trying to move beyond the moustache

  05-11-2017 21:41 via cbc.ca
  The charity that was on thousands of men's lips just a few years ago now has a much lower profile but is still trying to advance men's health research.
  
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• Remembrance Day 2017 ceremonies and services in Edmonton - CTV News

  05-11-2017 21:38
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  Remembrance Day 2017 ceremonies and services in Edmonton
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  On Saturday, November 11, Edmontonians will gather to remember and honour the people who sacrificed their lives to serve and protect their country. CTV News has put together a list of the major events set to take place next Saturday in Edmonton.
  
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• Edmonton police investigating after cyclist killed in collision - Edmonton Journal

  05-11-2017 21:37
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  Edmonton police investigating after cyclist killed in collision
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  Edmonton police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run Sunday in which a cyclist was killed. Ian Kucerak / Postmedia. Share Adjust Comment Print. Edmonton police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run collision early Sunday between a vehicle and a cyclist.
  
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• Strathcona development application revised from 1 tall tower to 2 shorter ones

  05-11-2017 21:04 via globalnews.ca
  Initially the Bateman Lands tower proposal was for one mixed-use high-rise in Old Strathcona near 99 Street and 89 Avenue.
  
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• Cyclist killed in hit-and-run collision in central Edmonton overnight

  05-11-2017 20:57 via globalnews.ca
  A crash between a vehicle and a cyclist early Sunday morning claimed the life of a 38-year-old man, Edmonton police said.
  
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• Cyclist killed in early morning hit and run

  05-11-2017 20:56 via cbc.ca
  The collision happened in the intersection of 111th Avenue and 96th Street, the Edmonton Police Service said in a media release.
  
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• Veteran skip Glenn Howard begins final push to get to Winter Olympics

  05-11-2017 18:59 via globalnews.ca
  The one thing missing from Glenn Howard's impressive curling resume is an Olympic title. He'll need to win the upcoming Home Hardware Road to the Roar Pre-Trials to have a chance of getting to the 2018 Winter Games.
  
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• Ex Guantanamo Bay captive suing Canada for $50M for alleged complicity in torture

  05-11-2017 18:23 via globalnews.ca
  An Algerian man is set to sue the federal government for the abuses he says he suffered at the hands of American security forces after he left Canada 15 years ago. 
  
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• Atco’s plans for power line in Jasper National Park meeting resistance

  05-11-2017 17:59 via globalnews.ca
  The roar of the chainsaw could soon join the calls of the wild in Jasper National Park as Atco Ltd. looks to string power across the town within the UNESCO World Heritage preserve.
  
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• Water restored to northern Alberta town after emergency shutoff

  05-11-2017 17:45 via cbc.ca
  Water has been restored to the town of Wembley, Alta., after a water main break Saturday, but a boil water advisory is now in place.
  
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• In the Global kitchen with Sweet Lollapalooza

  05-11-2017 17:23 via globalnews.ca
  Whether you love eating chocolate or really enjoy making it yourself, Sweet Lollapalooza is just the ticket. Internationaly award-winning chocolatier Brett Roy joins us in the Global Edmonton kitchen.
  
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• How others perceive Edmonton’s food & drink scene

  05-11-2017 16:41 via globalnews.ca
  After being on the road for a while, Gurvinder Bhatia (the Edmonton wine guy) tells us how people in other cities perceive Edmonton’s food and wine scene.
  
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• Zamboni driver offers 5 tips for driving on ice

  05-11-2017 16:00 via cbc.ca
  Mike Broadley is no stranger to driving on ice and snow. It's his living.
  
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• City of Edmonton aims to relax rules on making beer, wine, spirits

  05-11-2017 16:00 via cbc.ca
  Budding brewers in Edmonton will soon have an easier time setting up shop in most parts of the city, if council approves a bylaw to expand the existing rules.
  
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• Extra Life Edmonton gaming marathon

  05-11-2017 15:56 via globalnews.ca
  They’re almost at the end of their 24-hour gaming marathon in support of the Stollery Children’s Hospital. We check in with Craig and Scott this morning.
  
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• Restaurants finally opening in new Kelly Ramsey tower

  05-11-2017 15:00 via cbc.ca
  It's been more than eight years since Edmontonians were able to enjoy a meal in the Kelly Ramsey building on Rice Howard Way.
  
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• 'We're really getting left behind': AISH recipient laments lack of new funding

  05-11-2017 14:00 via cbc.ca
  As the province's minimum wage gradually increases to $15 per hour, AISH recipients are concerned their benefits haven't increased since 2012.
  
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• Latest Shared Services Canada outages disrupt border traffic

  05-11-2017 11:00 via cbc.ca
  Truckers bringing imports into Canada across the border are required to transmit information about their loads ahead of time, as a security measure. But a key computer system, managed by Shared Services Canada, has been crashing repeatedly since 2015, leaving truckers frustrated and trade disrupted.
  
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• Debate over drug consumption sites might be coming to end

  05-11-2017 11:00 via cbc.ca
  At this time two years ago, there was one supervised injection site approved to operate in Canada. Two years later, Health Canada has approved 24 new supervised consumption sites across 11 cities.
  
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• City leaning on LRT drivers to catch software glitches

  05-11-2017 03:52 via cbc.ca
  Until signaling issues are resolved on Edmonton's Metro LRT line, the beleaguered route will once again run at reduced speed to give train drivers enough time to spot and override potentially dangerous glitches.
  
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• Edmonton Eskimos beat Roughriders, will face Bombers in West semis

  05-11-2017 03:38 via globalnews.ca
  The Edmonton Eskimos will battle the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the CFL West Semi-Final on Sunday, Nov. 12, at Investors Group Field after beating the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Saturday night.
  
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• 10-year deal brings thoroughbred horse racing back to Calgary

  05-11-2017 03:20 via globalnews.ca
  After a nine-year absence, thoroughbred racing returned to the Calgary area this season at Century Downs Racetrack and Casino.
  
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• Eskimos down Roughriders to set playoff date with Bombers

  05-11-2017 03:12 via cbc.ca
  Mike Reilly led the way as the Edmonton Eskimos beat the Saskatchewan Roughriders 28-13 on Saturday for their fifth consecutive victory heading into the playoffs.
  
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• Global News Hour at 6 Weekend: Nov 4

  05-11-2017 02:35 via globalnews.ca
  The Saturday, November 4, 2017 edition of the Global News Hour at 6. Hosted by Kim Smith.
  
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• Weather: Nov 4

  05-11-2017 02:24 via globalnews.ca
  Global Edmonton’s weather forecast for Sat, Nov 4.
  
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• Homeless shelters see spike in calls as cold weather hits

  05-11-2017 02:21 via globalnews.ca
  Sat, Nov 4 – Edmonton’s social agencies are busy now that frigid weather has hit the city. Julia Wong has more on how they’re supporting the most vulnerable.
  
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• Gamers for good! Extra Life Edmonton runs 24 hours straight to support Stollery

  05-11-2017 00:05 via globalnews.ca
  A marathon 24-hour gaming session this weekend hopes to raise thousands of dollars for the Stollery Children's Hospital.
  
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