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• Twin pick-up men ride out final CFR at Northlands Coliseum

  12-11-2017 23:36 via globalnews.ca
  Pick-up men are vital in any successful rodeo. They look out for the riders, as well as the animals, and try to ensure both are safe and ready to compete again the next day.
  
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• They thought we'd be further along: Canada 150 Women author says despite progress, gender parity still elusive

  12-11-2017 23:21 via cbc.ca
  The author of a book highlighting women's contributions to the fabric of Canada, says many of her interview subjects lament the lack of progress made on the road to gender equality.
  
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• Frustration and concern after Edmonton LRT enters wrong track: ‘Enough is enough’

  12-11-2017 22:54 via globalnews.ca
  Edmonton city councillor Bev Esslinger said "enough is enough" when it comes to the issues plaguing the Metro Line LRT. "Let’s just get it fixed.”
  
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• Inmate dies at Bowden Institution

  12-11-2017 22:10 via cbc.ca
  Cory Adams was taken to hospital after emergency crews arrived at the prison around 10 a.m. on Saturday. He was pronounced dead at 3 a.m. on Sunday morning, according to the service.
  
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• Bowden Institution inmate’s death under investigation

  12-11-2017 22:00 via globalnews.ca
  Cody Adams, 34, was serving a sentence for trafficking in property obtained by crime, forcible confinement and break and enter with intent.
  
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• Edmonton Oilers' best chance against Washington? Find a way to get it to overtime - Edmonton Journal

  12-11-2017 21:08
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  Edmonton Oilers' best chance against Washington? Find a way to get it to overtime
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  Ryan Nugent-Hopkins has been among the more productive Edmonton Oilers in recent games but he needs help. Kevin Hagen / AP. Share Adjust Comment Print. Game Day 17: Oilers at Capitals. Early in the second period of their game at Washington ...
  Inability to kill penalties hurts Edmonton Oilers against New York RangersEdmonton Sun
  New York Rangers power play sinks Edmonton Oile
  
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• LRT train goes down wrong track near NAIT station as more signal woes plague Metro Line - Edmonton Journal

  12-11-2017 20:46
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  LRT train goes down wrong track near NAIT station as more signal woes plague Metro Line
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  The Metro LRT line's beleaguered signal system is to blame for two Saturday mishaps on the rail line, a city spokeswoman said. Janet French More from Janet French. Published on: November 12, 2017 | Last Updated: November 12, 2017 8:53 PM MST.
  Metro Line LRT train enters wrong trackCTV Newsall 3 news articles »
  
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• Devon doughnut shop a Frickin' Delight, says food critic Twyla Campbell - CBC.ca

  12-11-2017 20:30
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  Devon doughnut shop a Frickin' Delight, says food critic Twyla Campbell
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  In July 2017, Mandy Woytkiw and her husband Cory opened Frickin' Delights Donuts, a vegan coffee shop in a nondescript bay in an out-of-the-way strip mall in Devon, a blue-collar town southwest of Edmonton that owes its existence to Leduc No. 1 — one ...
  
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• Devon doughnut shop a Frickin' Delight, says food critic Twyla Campbell

  12-11-2017 20:30 via cbc.ca
  In July 2017, Mandy Woytkiw and her husband, Cory, opened Frickin’ Delights Donuts, a vegan coffee shop in a nondescript bay in an out-of-the-way strip mall in Devon, a blue-collar town southwest of Edmonton that owes its existence to Leduc No. 1 — one of the world’s largest oil discoveries that took place in 1947.
  
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• Devon donut shop a Frickin' Delight, says food critic Twyla Campbell - CBC.ca

  12-11-2017 20:30
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  Devon donut shop a Frickin' Delight, says food critic Twyla Campbell
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  In July 2017, Mandy Woytkiw and her husband, Cory, opened Frickin' Delights Donuts, a vegan coffee shop in a nondescript bay in an out-of-the-way strip mall in Devon, a blue-collar town southwest of Edmonton that owes its existence to Leduc No. 1 ...
  
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• Devon donut shop a Frickin' Delight, says food critic Twyla Campbell

  12-11-2017 20:30 via cbc.ca
  In July 2017, Mandy Woytkiw and her husband, Cory, opened Frickin’ Delights Donuts, a vegan coffee shop in a nondescript bay in an out-of-the-way strip mall in Devon, a blue-collar town southwest of Edmonton that owes its existence to Leduc No. 1 — one of the world’s largest oil discoveries that took place in 1947.
  
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• Future of rodeo in Edmonton back on the table, right after the dust settles - CBC.ca

  12-11-2017 20:19
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  Future of rodeo in Edmonton back on the table, right after the dust settles
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  As the cowboys and cowgirls hang their hats after a weekend of rodeo in Edmonton, the Professional Bull Riders Global Cup is reflecting on the success of its inaugural event. Held at Rogers Place from Nov. 8-11, the first Global Cup brought ...
  Done and dusted — Canadian Finals Rodeo and Farmfair wraps upEdmonton Journal
  Americans fare well at last Canadian Finals RodeoEdmonton Sunall 7 news articles
  
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• Future of rodeo in Edmonton back on the table, right after the dust settles

  12-11-2017 20:17 via cbc.ca
  As the cowboys and cowgirls hang their hats after a weekend of rodeo in Edmonton, the Professional Bull Riders Global Cup is reflecting on the success of its inaugural event.
  
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• Peter Watts: Addictions and substance abuse

  12-11-2017 19:27 via globalnews.ca
  Rita Notorandrea, CEO of the Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse and Addictions, speaks about the annual conference taking place this week in Calgary.
  
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• 'He came out in his own time': Alberta mother urges acceptance as GSA debate intensifies

  12-11-2017 18:00 via cbc.ca
  Ruby Swanson felt a wave of fear and betrayal when her son told her, ‘I’m gay." Those two words would put Swanson and her family on a decade-long journey, from fear to acceptance and finally, advocacy and pride.
  
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• Jason Kenney: Accusations that party wants to out LGBT kids are ‘ridiculous’

  12-11-2017 17:30 via globalnews.ca
  United Conservative Party leader Jason Kenney says his caucus is willing to meet in the middle on a provincial bill that would make it illegal for teachers to tell parents if their child has joined a gay-straight alliance.
  
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• Edmonton wine guy talks affordable wine

  12-11-2017 16:39 via globalnews.ca
  Edmonton wine guy Gurvinder Bhatia stops by the Morning News to talk about good, affordable wine.
  
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• Ottawa responds to NAFTA challenge that it's not tough on tailings pond leaks

  12-11-2017 16:34 via cbc.ca
  The Canadian government says it lacked the scientific evidence to determine if oilsands tailings ponds were leaking into waterways and hurting fish.
  
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• What does it take to feed an army? Chow chat at the Edmonton Garrison

  12-11-2017 16:30 via cbc.ca
  Tucked in the pocket of Cpl. Colton Walsh's crisp, white chef coat is a bunch of plastic spoons.
  
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• Miss Rodeo Canada 2018 named at CFR in Edmonton

  12-11-2017 15:53 via globalnews.ca
  This year’s Miss Rodeo Canada was named at the Canadian Finals Rodeo. Kent sits down with Brittany Chomistek to talk more about the title.
  
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• Edmonton's Cold War command centre sealed tight, but not forgotten - CBC.ca

  12-11-2017 15:33
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  Edmonton's Cold War command centre sealed tight, but not forgotten
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  It was a warm summer day in 2009 when Fred Armbruster came upon the overgrown concrete block that would propel him into Canada's Cold War past. His only clue to the purpose of the fenced-off compound were the words "Civil Defence Edmonton" etched ...and more »
  
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• Edmonton's Cold War command centre sealed tight, but not ... - CBC.ca

  12-11-2017 15:33
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  Edmonton's Cold War command centre sealed tight, but not ...
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  It was a warm summer day in 2009 when Fred Armbruster came upon the overgrown concrete block that would propel him into Canada's Cold War past.and more »
  
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• Edmonton's Cold War command centre sealed tight, but not forgotten

  12-11-2017 15:30 via cbc.ca
  It was a warm summer day in 2009 when Fred Armbruster came upon the overgrown concrete block that would propel him into Canada's Cold War past.
  
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• Amadeus Live coming to Edmonton

  12-11-2017 15:23 via globalnews.ca
  A pretty unique experience is coming to the Jubilee Auditorium. Amadeus Live offers people the chance to experience the Academy Award winning motion picture Amadeus with Mozart’s most celebrated works performed live by a full orchestra. Kevin sits down with Andrea Warren and Jim Cockell to learn more.
  
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• Clare Drake honoured in Edmonton as he heads into Hockey Hall of Fame

  12-11-2017 15:16 via globalnews.ca
  Legendary former University of Alberta Golden Bears head coach Clare Drake will be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto on Monday. On Saturday night, a banner was raised in his honour at the U of A.
  
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• Stepping back but not down: How the Queen is gradually shifting duties to the next generation

  12-11-2017 11:00 via cbc.ca
  The signs have been there for a while, but this year's Remembrance Sunday ceremony in the British capital offered one of the most obvious and high-profile signals yet of the gradual changes unfolding in the upper echelons of the House of Windsor.
  
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• Passengers scramble after WestJet, Air Canada cancel Puerto Rico flights. Who's to blame?

  12-11-2017 11:00 via cbc.ca
  Many Canadians have had their travel plans disrupted because both WestJet and Air Canada have cancelled flights to Puerto Rico due to damage caused by the recent hurricane. Other airlines are still flying to the region.
  
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• In Photos: Annual Prayer Walk for Peace makes its way through downtown Edmonton

  12-11-2017 05:33 via globalnews.ca
  The 9th annual Prayer Walk for Peace began at City Hall Saturday evening and saw participants walk through downtown Edmonton joined in prayer.
  
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• Feds respond to NAFTA challenge that it’s weak on tailings pond leaks

  12-11-2017 04:02 via globalnews.ca
  The Canadian government has provided a response to a call from the environmental arm of NAFTA to explain what Canada is doing to stop oilsands tailings ponds from leaking into Alberta waterways.
  
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• Sheared gas line forces residents in south Edmonton out of their homes

  12-11-2017 02:36 via globalnews.ca
  Firefighters have evacuated at least six homes in a south Edmonton neighbourhood because of a gas leak.
  
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• Edmonton Weather Forecast: Nov. 11

  12-11-2017 02:29 via globalnews.ca
  The Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017 weather forecast for Edmonton, Alberta and the surrounding area.
  
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• Global News Hour at 6: Nov. 11

  12-11-2017 02:00 via globalnews.ca
  A webcast of the Saturday, Nov.11, 2017 edition of the Global News Hour at 6. Hosted by Nancy Carlson.
  
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• Alberta duck and dog prove loves comes in all shapes and sizes

  12-11-2017 01:54 via globalnews.ca
  An unusual friendship has flourished between and duck and dog at a central Alberta pet store.
  
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• Issues continue to plague Metro Line LRT, as train enters wrong track

  12-11-2017 01:26 via globalnews.ca
  Global News has learned that on Saturday morning at around 6:30 a.m. a track signal failed at the NAIT LRT station and two trains, going in opposite directions, ended up on the same track.
  
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• Eskimos and Bombers battle in the West Semifinal

  12-11-2017 00:52 via globalnews.ca
  The Edmonton Eskimos are riding a five-game winning streak heading to Winnipeg to play the Blue Bombers on Sunday afternoon in the CFL West Semifinal.
  
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• Hollywood actor Jamie Foxx gives Edmonton charity a social media shout-out

  12-11-2017 00:32 via globalnews.ca
  A group of Edmontonians that collects warm winter clothing for the city's homeless has received a Hollywood-sized shout-out.
  
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