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• RCMP officer seriously injured in head-on crash near Devon

  23-11-2017 23:57 via cbc.ca
  A 53-year-old Calmar man is in custody after an RCMP officer was seriously injured in a crash early Thursday.
  
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• Devon RCMP member seriously injured after on-duty collision

  23-11-2017 23:52 via globalnews.ca
  A member of the Devon RCMP detachment is recovering in hospital after suffering serious injuries in a collision Thursday morning.
  
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• ‘Unfolding incident’ prompts RCMP to ask some Spruce Grove residents to remain in homes

  23-11-2017 23:50 via globalnews.ca
  On Thursday afternoon, RCMP members were investigating an "unfolding incident" at the east end of Hawthorne Gate in Spruce Grove.
  
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• Paramedics respond to nearly 40 falls as freezing rain sweeps across Edmonton

  23-11-2017 23:44 via cbc.ca
  Freezing rain made for slick roads and sidewalks in Edmonton Thursday morning. Between midnight and 1:30 p.m., paramedics responded to 39 calls related to falls.
  
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• Edmonton Oilers’ 50/50 jackpot to start at more than $71K at next home game

  23-11-2017 23:37 via globalnews.ca
  The 50/50 prize went unclaimed at the Edmonton Oilers' last home game, so the more than $71,000 jackpot will be carried over to the next home game on Tuesday.
  
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• BeaverTails apologizes to Calgary food blogger over trademark flap

  23-11-2017 23:28 via globalnews.ca
  Calgary food writer Julie Van Rosendaal posted a recipe to her blog around Canada Day last year for a homemade version of BeaverTails.
  
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• Chinatown business community launches legal challenge of Edmonton's drug injection sites

  23-11-2017 23:19 via cbc.ca
  A legal battle is brewing over Edmonton's controversial safe injection sites but the coalition overseeing their implementation says it will proceed as planned.
  
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• Disabled Albertans ignored by NDP government, says Edmonton mother

  23-11-2017 22:39 via cbc.ca
  An Edmonton mother of two women with disabilities says policy recommendations designed to help Albertans with developmental disabilities have been forgotten by the NDP-government.
  
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• Nov. 24, 1989: Alberta government gets into the strip club business

  23-11-2017 22:00 via cbc.ca
  When the Alberta government was forced into taking over the Highway Motor Inn on the south side, along with its strip bar Gear Jammers, nude dancing wasn't a business the government wanted to be in.
  
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• Red Deer to bid on hosting Canadian Finals Rodeo

  23-11-2017 21:41 via globalnews.ca
  The Canadian Finals Rodeo needs a new home and the City of Red Deer is waiting with open arms.
  
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• Freezing rain knocks out power in parts of Edmonton - Edmonton Journal

  23-11-2017 21:41 via edmontonjournal.com
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  Freezing rain knocks out power in parts of Edmonton
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  Thousands were left without electricity as freezing rain caused a power poll to catch fire in south Edmonton Thursday. Edmonton Journal. Published on: November 23, 2017 | Last Updated: November 23, 2017 3:05 PM MST. Freezing rain caused a fire on a ...
  
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• Freezing rain warnings end for Edmonton and area - CBC.ca

  23-11-2017 21:37 via cbc.ca
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  Freezing rain warnings end for Edmonton and area
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  Freezing rain warnings issued for Edmonton, St. Albert, Sherwood Park and other parts of central Alberta have ended as of Thursday afternoon. But freezing rain warnings remain in effect for areas of Lac La Biche County and the Regional Municipality of ...
  
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• Mikisew Cree and Fort McKay First Nations close $503M deal on oilsands project

  23-11-2017 21:31 via cbc.ca
  Two northern Alberta First Nations have closed the deal on the purchase of a 49 per cent interest in a Suncor oilsands storage facility for $503 million.
  
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• WestJet delivers Christmas surprise to Edmonton passengers

  23-11-2017 21:30 via globalnews.ca
  The WestJet 12 Flights of Christmas campaign stopped at the Edmonton International Airport on Thursday morning, where a group of passengers heading to Abbotsford, B.C. received unexpected gifts.
  
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• Christmas comes early for Edmonton WestJet passengers en route to Abbotsford - Edmonton Journal

  23-11-2017 21:16 via edmontonjournal.com
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  Christmas comes early for Edmonton WestJet passengers en route to Abbotsford
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  Passengers flying to Abbotsford, B.C., out of the Edmonton International Airport Thursday were treated to a gigantic Christmas surprise. Claire Theobald More from Claire Theobald. Published on: November 23, 2017 | Last Updated: November 23, 2017 1:16 ...
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  WestJet delivers Christmas surprise to Edmonton
  
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• Traffic sign with new road restriction has enraged Edmonton’s High Street business owners

  23-11-2017 21:14 via globalnews.ca
  The "no left turn" sign on 102 Avenue restricts eastbound traffic from turning north onto 125 Street, where new bike lanes run adjacent to the avenue.
  
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• Senior on mobility scooter killed after being struck by truck driver - Edmonton Journal

  23-11-2017 21:13 via edmontonjournal.com
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  Senior on mobility scooter killed after being struck by truck driver
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  EMS crews rushed an elderly man to hospital after he was struck by a truck driver in north Edmonton Wednesday. The man died of his injuries. Colleen De Neve / Calgary Herald, file. Share Adjust Comment Print. An elderly man who was struck by a concrete ...
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  Man suffers life-threatening injuries when struck by vehicle in
  
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• Elderly man on scooter dies after being struck by concrete mixer on Edmonton street

  23-11-2017 21:13 via globalnews.ca
  An 82-year-old man who was struck by a truck while on his motorized scooter Wednesday afternoon has died of his injuries.
  
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• Charges pending against concrete truck driver who struck and killed elderly man

  23-11-2017 21:00 via cbc.ca
  An elderly man on a mobility scooter who was struck by a concrete mixer north of downtown has died.
  
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• Elderly Edmonton man dies after mobility scooter hit by concrete mixer truck

  23-11-2017 20:49
  Police say an 82-year-old man on a scooter was crossing 97 Street at 114 Avenue when he was struck by a concrete mixer.
  
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• Can Man Dan collecting food for the Edmonton Food Bank before the holidays

  23-11-2017 20:46 via globalnews.ca
  Edmonton's food bank is in desperate need as we head into the holidays, but an opportunity to help is underway.
  
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• RCMP facing sexual harassment, discrimination claims from roughly 1,100 women

  23-11-2017 20:32 via globalnews.ca
  Global News has learned that as many as 1,100 women have begun the process of opening sexual harassment or discrimination claims against the RCMP. In total, 353 women have finalized and submitted sexual harassment, discrimination or intimidation claims against the RCMP since the process started in August. As many as 780 additional women have opened...
  
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• 'It's still not what it used to be': Alberta economy rebounds but unemployment remains sticky

  23-11-2017 20:18 via cbc.ca
  Retail sales in Alberta continue to grow, according to Statistics Canada, while fewer people are collecting Employment Insurance benefits, but there's still no sign the province's sticky unemployment rate will come down any time soon.
  
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• WestJet gives free flights to passengers at Edmonton International Airport - CBC.ca

  23-11-2017 20:13 via cbc.ca
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  WestJet gives free flights to passengers at Edmonton International Airport
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  Travellers at Edmonton International Airport Thursday morning received an early Christmas surprise. Santa gave presents to everyone on a WestJet flight from Edmonton to Abbotsford, B.C.. The presents included headphones and a neck pillow. But those ...
  
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• New traffic sign road restriction has enraged 124 Street business owners

  23-11-2017 20:00 via globalnews.ca
  A 124 Street business owner is expressing growing anger with the City of Edmonton. Several high-profile construction projects put a dent in business. As Vinesh Pratap explains, the work is done, but now one small sign that just went up has the frustration boiling over.
  
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• Everyday Hero: Lourdes Juan is rescuing food from the landfill

  23-11-2017 20:00 via globalnews.ca
  Leftovers Foundation rescues perishable food from stores and restaurants — things food banks often can’t handle — and drops it off at community support agencies.
  
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• Aurora Cannabis buying greenhouse design firm Larssen to push pot partnership plans

  23-11-2017 19:55 via globalnews.ca
  Alberta-based cannabis producer Aurora says it intends to use its ownership of greenhouse design firm Larssen to pressure other cannabis producers to enter partnerships that will further growth plans.
  
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• How to put 'nothing' on your Christmas list this season

  23-11-2017 19:20 via cbc.ca
  An Edmonton-based professional organizer offers tips on how to bow out of annual holiday gifting without giving offence.
  
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• Edmonton and other areas of Alberta hit with freezing rain warning

  23-11-2017 19:09 via globalnews.ca
  A freezing rain warning was issued for several parts of Alberta Thursday morning, including the City of Edmonton. 
  
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• Edmonton and other areas of Alberta hit with freezing rain

  23-11-2017 19:09 via globalnews.ca
  A freezing rain warning that was issued for several parts of Alberta Thursday morning was dropped for the City of Edmonton by 12:30 p.m., but it made for slippery conditions.
  
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• Will Mike Reilly become 1st Eskimos player in 28 years to win CFL Most Outstanding Player?

  23-11-2017 18:53 via globalnews.ca
  If Mike Reilly wins the CFL Most Outstanding Player Award Thursday night in Ottawa, he probably won't thank Matt Sizemore in his speech, but maybe he should.
  
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• Florida Coast Guard calls off search for missing Calgary man

  23-11-2017 18:49 via globalnews.ca
  The Florida Coast Guard said at around 5:30 p.m., they had to suspend their search for the missing Calgary boater.
  
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• Edmonton-area cannabis producer buying global greenhouse designer to push pot partnership plans

  23-11-2017 18:48 via cbc.ca
  Aurora Cannabis Inc. says it intends to use its ownership of greenhouse design firm Larssen Ltd. to pressure other cannabis producers to enter partnerships that will further its aggressive growth plans.
  
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• Freezing rain, heavy snow expected to blast northern Alberta - CBC.ca

  23-11-2017 18:20 via cbc.ca
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  Freezing rain, heavy snow expected to blast northern Alberta
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  From freezing drizzle to heavy snow, it's going to be a bad weather kind of day in Edmonton and much of northern Alberta. Weather warning map. Environment Canada has issued freezing rain warnings for a large swath of north-central Alberta, spanning ...
  
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• Shots fired! Player development in Edmonton Oilers system blasted. What does it mean? - Edmonton Journal

  23-11-2017 18:15 via edmontonjournal.com
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  Shots fired! Player development in Edmonton Oilers system blasted. What does it mean?
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  Calgary Zoo Edmonton Oilers prospect defenceman Ziyat Paigin during the pre-game warmup prior to the start of histeam's game against the Calgary Flames rookies at the Young Stars Classic held at the South Okanagan Events Centre in Penticton, B.C., ...and more »
  
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• Woman killed in head-on crash in Grande Prairie

  23-11-2017 18:07 via cbc.ca
  A 33-year-old woman was killed in Grande Prairie after a tractor-trailer crossed a centre line and hit her SUV head on, say RCMP.
  
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• Angela Kokott: Housing strategy is a political carrot

  23-11-2017 16:55 via globalnews.ca
  Once the applause died down a hard look at the promises reveals how the announcement has more to do with politics than poverty.
  
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• Hand2Hand Christmas Market featuring Edmonton artisans

  23-11-2017 16:50 via globalnews.ca
  If you want your gift giving to have that personal touch this holiday season, you’ll want to head over to the Terwillegar Community Church this Saturday. The Hand2Hand Christmas Market features over 60 premium local artisans. Angeline Cuming and Dara Lee Paul some off some of the items for sale.
  
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• Freezing rain warnings end for Edmonton and area

  23-11-2017 16:46 via cbc.ca
  Freezing rain warnings issued for Edmonton, St. Albert, Sherwood Park and other parts of central and northern Alberta have now ended. Warnings remain in effect for areas of Lac La Biche County and the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo.
  
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• Freezing rain, heavy snow expected to blast northern Alberta

  23-11-2017 16:46 via cbc.ca
  From freezing drizzle to heavy snow, it’s going to be a bad weather kind of day in much of northern Alberta.
  
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• 10 things to do in Edmonton this week: Cold Specks, Royal Bison, and Greg Sestero - Edmonton Journal

  23-11-2017 16:38 via edmontonjournal.com
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  10 things to do in Edmonton this week: Cold Specks, Royal Bison, and Greg Sestero
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  Toronto-based singer-songwriter Cold Specks is back in town for a more intimate concert after her acclaimed summer appearance at Interstellar Rodeo. She'll be celebrating the recent release of her third album, Fool's Paradise, and accompanying single, ...
  
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• Edmonton couple embraces heartbreaking infertility by losing 200 pounds - Globalnews.ca

  23-11-2017 16:32 via globalnews.ca
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  Edmonton couple embraces heartbreaking infertility by losing 200 pounds
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  WATCH ABOVE: An Alberta couple credits small, slow changes for helping them to lose a combined 200 pounds. Su-Ling Goh has their story. X. - A A +. Listen. Edmonton couple Brian and Erin LeBlanc have lost a combined 200 pounds over about two and a ...
  
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• Edmonton couple embraces heartbreaking infertility by losing 200 pounds

  23-11-2017 16:28 via globalnews.ca
  After receiving the heartbreaking news they could not have children, this Edmonton couple changed their habits and went from being couch potatoes to fitness junkies.
  
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• 'Very underserved': Northern Alberta maternity groups call for more funding for midwives in the region

  23-11-2017 16:00 via cbc.ca
  Three northern Alberta maternity advocacy groups are calling on Alberta Health Services to fund more midwife positions in the region.
  
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• How Stollery Women’s Network helps the Edmonton children’s hospital

  23-11-2017 15:42 via globalnews.ca
  Brianne Thomas, program director with the Stollery Women’s Network, explains how the group works to make a visit to the Edmonton children’s hospital more comfortable for kids and their families.
  
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• Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton overwhelmed by demand - CBC.ca

  23-11-2017 15:41 via cbc.ca
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  Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton overwhelmed by demand
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  A recent series of public allegations about sexual harassment and violence at the workplace may be contributing to a spike in demand for services at the Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton, a spokesperson says. Women coming forward to speak publicly ...and more »
  
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• Legal pot could see justice costs climb, not drop, Rachel Notley says

  23-11-2017 15:39 via cbc.ca
  Alberta's premier says she's worried that marijuana legalization could drive up policing and court bills her province cannot afford to pay.
  
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• Alberta had second-lowest collision frequency rate in Canada: study

  23-11-2017 15:34 via globalnews.ca
  A new study Allstate Canada finds that the number of car crashes in Canada are on the rise.
  
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• COMMENTARY: On returning ISIS fighters, Trudeau has a script. But he doesn’t have a clue

  23-11-2017 15:30 via globalnews.ca
  The Prime Minister's canned response to serious questions about security in the face of returning ISIS fighters fails to inspire confidence, writes Charles Adler.
  
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• GANG presents the 2017 Kids’ Christmas Shoppe in Edmonton

  23-11-2017 15:25 via globalnews.ca
  Children will have a chance to buy that special gift for mom and dad at the annual Kid’s Christmas Shoppe this weekend. Lorna Rogers and Betty Reitan with Grandmothers of Alberta for a New Generation (GANG) explains how the event in Edmonton helps grandparents in Africa raising AIDS orphans.
  
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