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• Connor McDavid deals with illness as Edmonton Oilers continue road trip

  21-11-2017 23:58 via globalnews.ca
  The Edmonton Oilers look for a bounce-back game in St. Louis.
  
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• Jason Klaus, accused in triple-murder case, blames his friend for killings

  21-11-2017 23:57 via cbc.ca
  Accused killer Jason Klaus took the stand Tuesday and blamed the murders of his parents and sister on his co-accused.
  
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• Alberta man charged in violent assault that led to evacuation of St. Paul apartment complex

  21-11-2017 23:44 via globalnews.ca
  A 30-year-old man from Goodfish Lake is facing 20 criminal charges in connection with a violent assault and subsequent vehicle robbery in St. Paul, Alta. over the weekend.
  
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• Hockey Heroes Challenge Yellow Ribbon Gala 2017

  21-11-2017 23:19 via globalnews.ca
  An inspirational Yellow Ribbon Gala Dinner will be held on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at 5:30 p.m. at Edmonton Marriott at River Cree Resort in Edmonton, Alberta. The evening will include a formal dinner, silent and live auction & special guests including the Honourable Lois E. Mitchell, CM AOE, LLD Lieutenant Governor of Alberta. Edmonton,...
  
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• Alberta woman sentenced for theft of money from cancer fundraiser

  21-11-2017 23:09 via globalnews.ca
  Ashley Fredrickson, of Drumheller, pleaded guilty to theft under $5,000.
  
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• Heroes Hockey Challenge Game 2017

  21-11-2017 23:08 via globalnews.ca
  Heroes Hockey Challenge Game 2017 The Heroes Hockey Challenge Game will be played at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 3, 2017, at Servus Place, St Albert in the Go Auto Arena. The Edmonton Oilers Alumni including Ryan Smyth and Craig MacTavish and will face-off against the Warriors, a team of Canadian military members. Joining the...
  
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• Former Sobeys on Jasper Avenue and 104th Street gets new lease on life

  21-11-2017 23:02 via cbc.ca
  The first tenant to move in to the prime retail spot is a fast-casual Indian restaurant.
  
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• $4M in fentanyl, cocaine and meth seized in one of Alberta’s largest drug busts: ALERT

  21-11-2017 22:54 via globalnews.ca
  ALERT members as well as Alberta Justice and Solicitor General Kathleen Ganley are set to present the details of the operation in Calgary on Wednesday.
  
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• Alberta premier tells Ottawa to 'step up' to get pipelines built

  21-11-2017 22:32 via cbc.ca
  Premier Rachel Notley is using her cross-Canada pipeline tour to take aim at everyone from the federal government, her own national party, the opposition, and activists opposed to the Trans Mountain pipeline project.
  
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• Bogus 'Department of Justice' emails used in latest online scam

  21-11-2017 22:04 via cbc.ca
  Police in Grande Prairie are warning about a new computer scam that masquerades as an official government email.
  
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• Alberta Catholic school boards to intervene in B.C. university's court case

  21-11-2017 21:57
  An Edmonton public education advocate says funding the out-of-province case is 'completely mad'
  
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• Door not closed on multi-city bid for Winter Olympics: Edmonton mayor

  21-11-2017 21:55 via globalnews.ca
  Edmonton mayor Don Iveson hasn't completely shut the door on a potential joint-city 2026 Winter Olympics bid as Calgary continues with its bid.
  
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• 'I'm the mean mom': The holiday season's hottest toys and how to avoid the hype

  21-11-2017 21:33 via cbc.ca
  Every Christmas, there is always one toy that pushes parents to mob shopping malls in a mass hysteria only the holiday season can incite.
  
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• Adopt A Senior Pet month gives new life to old dogs and cats

  21-11-2017 21:25 via cbc.ca
  There's no truth to the saying that you can't teach old dogs new tricks, but there is lots of truth to the idea that old dogs are wonderful to adopt.
  
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• Kids With Cancer Society: Teddy Atkins lives with rare and aggressive form of malignant rhabdoid

  21-11-2017 20:55 via globalnews.ca
  Every month, the Kids With Cancer Society brings in one of their incredible kids who has a story of courage and perseverance. Teddy Atkins has gone through a lot in the first seven months of life. Teddy’s dad, Chris, speaks more about the rare and aggressive form of malignant rhabdoid Teddy has.
  
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• Edmonton’s chief economist on Keystone XL pipeline approval through Nebraska

  21-11-2017 20:14 via globalnews.ca
  Edmonton’s chief economist John Rose said the approval of the Keystone XL pipeline project through Nebraska is good news for Edmonton and for Alberta’s economy. He speaks about the economic benefits.
  
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• Keystone XL pipeline: A timeline of events

  21-11-2017 20:13 via globalnews.ca
  On Monday, an alternate route was approved for the Keystone XL pipeline project through Nebraska. It’s taken more than nine years and three tries to get here. Here’s a timeline.
  
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• National drilling contractors association forecasts ‘muted stability’ in 2018

  21-11-2017 20:03 via globalnews.ca
  The association that represents Canadian oil and gas drilling companies says it expects "muted stability'' for the industry in 2018 despite recent strengthening in oil prices.
  
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• Needle Vinyl Tavern apologizes after sexual harassment allegations

  21-11-2017 20:00 via globalnews.ca
  An Edmonton woman has come forward alleging sexual harassment while on the job. She has now left her employment at The Needle Vinyl Tavern, alleging she was groped by one of the owners.
  
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• Parents of boy in Alberta meningitis death to challenge conviction in Supreme Court

  21-11-2017 19:47 via globalnews.ca
  A father whose conviction was upheld for failing to provide the necessaries of life to his son says he and his wife are taking their case to Canada's top court.
  
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• Alberta Party declines to run candidate in Calgary-Lougheed byelection

  21-11-2017 19:45 via cbc.ca
  An upcoming byelection with three provincial party leaders on the ballot will go ahead without a candidate from the Alberta Party.
  
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• More gender-specific bathrooms open at Sturgeon Composite High School

  21-11-2017 19:35 via globalnews.ca
  Students at Sturgeon Composite High School north of Edmonton now have more washroom options after some students came forward earlier this month with questions around how many gender-neutral facilities were located in the school.
  
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• Head coach has no regrets after Edmonton Eskimos’ West Final loss

  21-11-2017 19:14 via globalnews.ca
  Jason Maas is defending his decision to kick a field goal late in the West Final game on Sunday in Calgary instead of going for it on third and four from the Calgary 13-yard line in a seven-point game.
  
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• Edmonton’s Needle Vinyl Tavern apologizes after sexual assault allegations levelled against owner

  21-11-2017 19:14 via globalnews.ca
  One day after sexual assault allegations were laid against one of the owners at The Needle Vinyl Tavern, the popular music venue has publicly apologized.
  
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• Alberta premier urges federal leaders to ‘step up’ on pipelines

  21-11-2017 19:13 via globalnews.ca
  Speaking in Ottawa, Alberta Premier Rachel Notley urged the federal government to step up when it comes to pipeline projects. She said Trans Mountain is a project “that we all need.”
  
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• Premier Rachel Notley touts need for pipelines, market access

  21-11-2017 19:02 via globalnews.ca
  Alberta Premier Rachel Notley said the province’s energy industry helps spur the national economy. In Ottawa Tuesday, she said Alberta needs to sell its energy to more than just one client.
  
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• Province has added 70,000 full-time jobs since June 2016: Notley

  21-11-2017 18:59 via globalnews.ca
  Speaking in Ottawa Tuesday, Alberta Premier Rachel Notley said the province’s economy is looking up. Notley said more than 70,000 full-time jobs have been added since June 2016.
  
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• How is Alberta’s economy doing these days? Premier Notley weighs in

  21-11-2017 18:55 via globalnews.ca
  Speaking to the Economic Club of Canada in Ottawa Tuesday, Alberta Premier Rachel Notley said things are looking up when it comes to Alberta’s economy.
  
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• Harassment report proves city has workplace culture problem, councillor says

  21-11-2017 18:54 via cbc.ca
  Coun. Bev Esslinger said there was talk of of internal conflict and abuse among employees at city hall, but she had no idea the problem was so prolific. The complaints were often kept quiet, she said.
  
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• Alberta Premier Rachel Notley champions Trans Mountain pipeline in Ottawa

  21-11-2017 17:39 via globalnews.ca
  Alberta Premier Rachel Notley is giving a speech in Ottawa Tuesday morning on the importance of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion.
  
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• Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Campaign

  21-11-2017 16:51 via globalnews.ca
  Former Edmonton Eskimo Andrew Jones discusses his personal connection to pancreatic cancer and an awareness campaign to raise funds to battle the disease.
  
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• The Needle Vinyl Tavern closes indefinitely after former employee alleges sexual harassment

  21-11-2017 16:42 via cbc.ca
  A popular downtown Edmonton bar and live music venue has shut down indefinitely after a former employee alleged she was groped by one of its owners.
  
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• The Needle Vinyl Tavern apologizes after former employee alleges sexual harassment

  21-11-2017 16:42 via cbc.ca
  A prominent downtown Edmonton bar and live music venue is investigating allegations of improper conduct after a former employee said she was sexually harassed by one of the owners.
  
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• Former employee of The Needle Vinyl Tavern alleges sexual harassment by bar owner

  21-11-2017 16:42 via cbc.ca
  A prominent downtown Edmonton bar and live music venue is investigating allegations of improper conduct after a former employee said she was sexually harassed by one of the owners.
  
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• Looming 'compassionate cuts' to Alberta budget worry nurse, teacher unions

  21-11-2017 15:57 via cbc.ca
  Premier Rachel Notley issued a warning last week that the Alberta government plans to start compassionately cutting spending in the spring budget, and that has union leaders worried.
  
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• Kids With Cancer

  21-11-2017 15:42 via globalnews.ca
  During this month’s Kids With Cancer segment, Val Figliuzzi was joined by Ava DeGannes who has just finished treatment after being diagnosed with a bone cancer earlier this year.
  
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• The World’s Most Travelled Man

  21-11-2017 15:22 via globalnews.ca
  Alberta-raised world traveler Mike Spencer Brown is in Edmonton to share some of his incredible adventures from his latest book. He was in the Global Edmonton studio Wednesday morning.
  
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• Edmonton police officers sent to hospital after fentanyl investigation

  21-11-2017 15:00 via cbc.ca
  Two Edmonton police officers fell ill after investigating a fentanyl seizure this week, but have since returned to work.
  
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• Spirit of Edmonton

  21-11-2017 14:44 via globalnews.ca
  The Spirit of Edmonton will be at the Grey Cup to show Canada how to throw a party. Chair Gerry Haraci discusses what the group has planned for the week.
  
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• Eskimos fans still scratching their heads over questionable call

  21-11-2017 14:00 via cbc.ca
  Jason Maas's call to go for a field goal instead of a touchdown possibly cost his team a victory during Sunday's western final.
  
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• Keystone XL clears final hurdle only to see more hurdles

  21-11-2017 11:00 via cbc.ca
  A key regulatory win for the Keystone XL pipeline may still keep the long-delayed project in limbo.
  
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• Beaumont woman unsure whether she’ll run in byelection after resigning over unpaid bills

  21-11-2017 05:41 via globalnews.ca
  Just days after unpaid bills prompted her resignation from the Beaumont town council position she had just been elected to in October, Sabrina Powers says she doesn't know if she'll run again in a byelection.
  
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• Despite the deals, some say Black Friday is losing its lustre

  21-11-2017 04:58 via globalnews.ca
  “We might see a sub $500, 50-inch 4K TV for the first time this Black Friday,”
  
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• 'I've done my best': Parents testify at fatality inquiry for Edmonton-based soldier

  21-11-2017 03:53 via cbc.ca
  The parents of an Edmonton-based military lieutenant who died of a drug overdose in October 2012 testified Monday at the public fatality inquiry they fought years to get.
  
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• Union says 3 correctional officers in Edmonton and Calgary were assaulted

  21-11-2017 02:51 via globalnews.ca
  Three correctional officers were attacked by inmates last week — one at the Edmonton Remand Centre and two at the Calgary Correctional Centre — according to the guards' union.
  
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• TransCanada starts initial excavation work at site of South Dakota spill

  21-11-2017 02:51 via globalnews.ca
  Canada Corp has started initial excavation work at the site of an oil spill on its Keystone pipeline in South Dakota but has not yet pinpointed where the leak came from.
  
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• ‘You Got This’ campaign supports women pursuing careers in the trades

  21-11-2017 02:45 via globalnews.ca
  ‘You Got This’ is an interactive campaign aiming to support women pursuing careers in the trades. Emily Mertz explains who’s behind it and how it works.
  
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• Correctional officer attacked at Edmonton Remand Centre - Edmonton Journal

  21-11-2017 02:34 via edmontonjournal.com
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  Correctional officer attacked at Edmonton Remand Centre
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  A correctional officer was briefly knocked unconscious last week in an unprovoked attack at the Edmonton Remand Centre, the union that represents provincial employees said Monday. On Nov. 15, an officer escorting an inmate back to his cell received a ...
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• Edmonton Weather Forecast: Nov. 20

  21-11-2017 02:30 via globalnews.ca
  The Monday, Nov. 20, 2017 weather forecast for Edmonton, Alberta and the surrounding area.
  
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• Alberta couple explains how they lost a combined 200 pounds

  21-11-2017 02:28 via globalnews.ca
  An Alberta couple credits small, slow changes for helping them to lose a combined 200 pounds. Su-Ling Goh has their story.
  
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