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• Man charged after woman killed in central Edmonton motorcycle crash

  24-11-2017 23:56 via globalnews.ca
  A 30-year-old man has been charged with dangerous driving causing death in connection with a motorcycle crash that killed a 23-year-old woman in early September.
  
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• Bike lane growing pains in Old Strathcona

  24-11-2017 23:45 via globalnews.ca
  The installation of bike lanes in Edmonton has brought some growing pains as pedestrians, cyclists and drivers get used to new rules and new traffic layouts.
  
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• Brossoit to start in goal for Edmonton Oilers in Buffalo

  24-11-2017 23:17 via globalnews.ca
  After an illness reportedly cost Edmonton Oilers phenom Connor McDavid five to 10 pounds in the last week, goaltender Cam Talbot and defenceman Oscar Klefbom are the latest in sick bay.
  
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• Okotoks throat-cut assault ‘did not take place as originally reported’: RCMP

  24-11-2017 23:03 via globalnews.ca
  Police said their investigation has concluded and they are not looking for any suspect or more information. 
  
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• Alberta Premier Rachel Notley’s pro pipeline tour well received in Calgary

  24-11-2017 23:03 via globalnews.ca
  Alberta Premier Rachel Notley took her pro-pipeline tour to the heart of the energy industry in Calgary on Friday.
  
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• Almost $500K worth of drugs found at Bowden Institution

  24-11-2017 22:46 via globalnews.ca
  Staff members at Bowden Institution in central Alberta seized $495,320 worth of drugs earlier this month, the institution said in a media statement Friday.
  
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• Alberta municipal leaders back calls for provincial combative sports commission

  24-11-2017 22:40 via cbc.ca
  Municipal leaders from across Alberta have voted strongly in favour of urging the province to set up a commission to regulate combative sports such as mixed martial arts and boxing.
  
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• Edmonton Eskimos Locker Room Sale 2017

  24-11-2017 22:38 via globalnews.ca
  The 2017 Eskimos Locker Room Sale is Saturday, December 9th! Season Seat Holders have exclusive access from 10am-12pm, with doors open to the general public from 12-2pm! The annual event is your chance to get your hands on collectible game-worn gear. The one-of-a-kind items are literally worn on the backs, head and hands of the Green and Gold roster as...
  
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• Music community steps up doubly after piano in Edmonton LRT pedway destroyed

  24-11-2017 22:33 via globalnews.ca
  Not only was a public piano that was destroyed replaced, but a kind soul is also in the process of repairing the damaged one — key by key.
  
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• Good girl: After helping hundreds of children, Fossey the service dog retires

  24-11-2017 21:51 via cbc.ca
  After years of helping traumatized children deal with abuse, the time has come for the Zebra Child Protection Centre service dog to hang up her collar.
  
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• Charges laid in collision that sent Devon RCMP officer to hospital

  24-11-2017 21:48 via globalnews.ca
  Charges have been laid after a Thursday morning collision that seriously injured an on-duty RCMP officer.
  
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• Charges laid in crash that seriously injured RCMP officer near Devon

  24-11-2017 21:40 via cbc.ca
  A Leduc County man is facing eight charges including impaired driving causing bodily harm after a head-on crash Thursday that left an RCMP officer with serious injuries.
  
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• City considers raising fare, reducing service on airport bus

  24-11-2017 21:20 via cbc.ca
  It could soon get more expensive to take transit to the Edmonton International Airport.
  
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• FC Edmonton folds after 7 seasons in professional soccer

  24-11-2017 20:18 via globalnews.ca
  The owners of Edmonton's professional soccer team announced Friday morning the franchise has ceased operations effective immediately.
  
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• Alberta NDP’s approval ratings low

  24-11-2017 20:14 via globalnews.ca
  The provincial government’s approval ratings are low right now. Tom Vernon delves into this topic as well as the UCP, Alberta Party and how much the carbon tax impacts your home heating bill.
  
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• Lack of fans, sponsors force FC Edmonton to shut down professional operations

  24-11-2017 20:08 via cbc.ca
  Edmonton's professional soccer team, FC Edmonton, is leaving the North American Soccer League and shutting down its professional franchise operations, effective immediately.
  
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• FC Edmonton leaving league, discontinuing professional operations

  24-11-2017 20:08 via cbc.ca
  Edmonton's professional soccer team, FC Edmonton, is leaving the North American Soccer League and shutting down its professional franchise operations, effective immediately.
  
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• WestJet launches new regional air service in Western Canada with Pacific Coastal

  24-11-2017 20:04 via globalnews.ca
  WestJet Link will connect the Alberta communities of Lethbridge, Lloydminster and Medicine Hat and the B.C. communities of Cranbrook and Prince George to WestJet's network hub in Calgary.
  
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• Eric Lestar found guilty in fiery north Edmonton crash that killed Joann Christou

  24-11-2017 20:01 via globalnews.ca
  Eric Lestar, 21, pleaded guilty to impaired driving causing death in a collision last year which left Joann Christou, a 50-year-old mother and wife, dead in north Edmonton. 
  
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• Eric Lestar found guilty in fiery north Edmonton crash

  24-11-2017 20:01 via globalnews.ca
  Eric Lestar, 21, pleaded guilty to impaired driving causing death in a collision last year which left Joann Christou, a 50-year-old mother and wife, dead in north Edmonton. Fletcher Kent reports.
  
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• Driver dies, 2 hurt in crash near Alberta Beach

  24-11-2017 19:47 via cbc.ca
  A driver died and his passenger was seriously injured Friday in a two-vehicle collision near Stony Plain.
  
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• 'Such an incredible rush': Blind hockey puts Edmonton man back between the pipes

  24-11-2017 19:45 via cbc.ca
  Lorne Webber listens intently for the rattle and clang of the puck before diving in net. He is a goalie with the Edmonton SeeHawks, the city’s only hockey team made up exclusively of players with vision-impairments
  
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• Alberta man facing sex assault, exploitation charges after 5 teens came forward

  24-11-2017 19:44 via globalnews.ca
  Less than 10 days after launching an investigation, RCMP have charged a Claresholm, Alta. man with sexual assault, sexual interference and sexual exploitation.
  
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• Four cities hope to rope the Canadian Finals Rodeo starting next year

  24-11-2017 19:43 via cbc.ca
  The Canadian Professional Rodeo Association has less than 11 months to plan the 45th Canadian Finals Rodeo in a new venue.
  
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• Five Things to Do in Edmonton this Weekend

  24-11-2017 19:37
  Bright lights, arts and crafts and a world-renowned DJ will fill the next three days
  
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• 1 man killed, 2 women sent to hospital in collision near Edmonton

  24-11-2017 19:36 via globalnews.ca
  A 39-year-old driver died and two other people were sent to hospital as result of a collision west of Edmonton Friday morning. 
  
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• Calgary’s Imaginea Energy vows to pursue greener path after oil firm splits with backers

  24-11-2017 19:21 via globalnews.ca
  Imaginea Energy's CEO says she has parted ways with her American financial backers and her Calgary company's oil and gas assets have been taken over by a newly-created entity.
  
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• Three Edmonton high school teachers flipping over winning second-best signature burger in the world

  24-11-2017 18:52
  Curry burger well-receivedat the World Food Championships
  
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• Aurora Cannabis formally launches hostile takeover bid for CanniMed Therapeutics

  24-11-2017 17:57 via globalnews.ca
  Aurora Cannabis has launched an all-stock hostile takeover bid for CanniMed Therapeutics, on the condition the medical marijuana producer cancel its own planned acquisition of Newstrike Resources Ltd.
  
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• Some greenhouse gas methane could be cut for 'near-zero' cost: study

  24-11-2017 17:47 via cbc.ca
  Canada's oilpatch could get a big head start on reducing emissions of a powerful greenhouse gas for a "near zero" cost, says an academic study on the price of methane reduction.
  
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• Potent greenhouse gas methane could be cut for 'near-zero' cost: study

  24-11-2017 17:47 via cbc.ca
  Canada's oilpatch could get a big head start on reducing emissions of a powerful greenhouse gas for a "near zero" cost, says an academic study on the price of methane reduction.
  
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• NDP support sliding across Alberta, including in Edmonton Metro region: poll

  24-11-2017 17:10 via globalnews.ca
  A new report suggests support for the NDP government has declined across Alberta, including in the region where it's been most popular.
  
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• Can Man Dan again collecting for the Edmonton Food Bank

  24-11-2017 16:34 via globalnews.ca
  Activist Dan Johnstone, also known as “Can Man Dan,” is doing his seventh annual camp out to raise donations for Edmonton’s Food Bank. He spoke to our Kent Morrison about the it.
  
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• AMA Travel: All-inclusive Celebrity Caribbean cruise

  24-11-2017 15:41 via globalnews.ca
  Ashley from AMA Travel talks about a few Black Friday deals and shares information about an all-inclusive Celebrity cruise in the Caribbean this winter.
  
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• More mature trees saved under City of Edmonton's new policy

  24-11-2017 15:30 via cbc.ca
  Edmonton’s urban forest may flourish in the future with new measures to prevent trees on city streets from being damaged. Since July, the city has required a tree protection plan from developers before they’re given a permit to build.
  
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• Jealousy, threats, sex assault allegations at triple-murder trial

  24-11-2017 15:22 via cbc.ca
  Accused killer Jason Klaus was cross-examined all day Thursday by the lawyer for co-accused, Joshua Frank. New information was revealed about the relationship between the two men.
  
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• Clark was 'backed into a corner' over leadership of Alberta Party, sources say

  24-11-2017 15:00 via cbc.ca
  Days after a jubilant Greg Clark revealed a former NDP MLA was joining his caucus, the Alberta Party leader was summoned to a special conference call with the party's executive and board.
  
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• Alberta running back Ed Ilnicki named U Sports' most outstanding player

  24-11-2017 14:57 via cbc.ca
  ​University of Alberta running back Ed Ilnicki won the Hec Crighton Trophy as the top player in Canadian varsity football on Thursday as U Sports announced its year-end awards.
  
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• Dog recovering from owl attack in Sherwood Park

  24-11-2017 14:00 via cbc.ca
  A bichon shih-tzu named Bailey is recovering after being attacked by a great horned owl in Sherwood Park.
  
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• Dog escapes hungry great horned owl in backyard attack

  24-11-2017 14:00 via cbc.ca
  A bichon Shih Tzu named Bailey is recovering after being attacked by a great horned owl in Sherwood Park.
  
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• City of Edmonton suspends complaint process, says letter to employees

  24-11-2017 14:00 via globalnews.ca
  According to a letter sent to all city employees, the city’s current complaint process has been suspended. It comes on the heels of a contentious report from city auditor David Wiun.
  
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• Edmonton early morning weather forecast: Friday, November 24, 2017

  24-11-2017 13:23 via globalnews.ca
  Here’s Mike Sobel’s Friday, November 24, 2017 early morning weather forecast for Edmonton, Alberta and the surrounding area.
  
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• University of Alberta running back Ed Ilnicki named U Sports’ most outstanding player

  24-11-2017 05:44 via globalnews.ca
  University of Alberta running back Ed Ilnicki won the Hec Crighton Trophy as the top player in Canadian varsity football on Thursday as U Sports announced its year-end awards.
  
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• Edmonton Eskimos quarterback Mike Reilly named CFL Most Outstanding Player

  24-11-2017 04:26 via globalnews.ca
  Edmonton Eskimos quarterback Mike Reilly was named the CFL's most outstanding player Thursday night at the league's annual awards banquet.
  
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• Edmonton Eskimos QB Mike Reilly says CFL Outstanding Player award for whole team

  24-11-2017 04:14 via globalnews.ca
  Edmonton Eskimos quarterback Mike Reilly said Thursday he hopes his team sees his award for Most Outstanding Player at the CFL Awards as something “we all won together.”
  
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• Lawyer questions credibility of Jason Klaus at central Alberta triple-murder trial

  24-11-2017 04:09 via globalnews.ca
  Joshua Frank's lawyer suggested to a Red Deer court that her client is not a killer, but that he had been framed by Jason Klaus.
  
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• Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton: Nov. 23

  24-11-2017 04:07 via globalnews.ca
  Here are the top stories from the Thursday, Nov. 23, 2017 edition of Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton with Gord Steinke and Carole Anne Devaney.
  
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• CFL Awards: Mike Reilly captures outstanding player honours

  24-11-2017 04:03 via cbc.ca
  Edmonton Eskimos quarterback Mike Reilly was named the CFL's outstanding player at the CFL's annual awards banquet.
  
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• Notley staying neutral for now on possible Calgary Olympic bid

  24-11-2017 03:01 via globalnews.ca
  The International Olympic committee will select the winning city to host the 2026 winter games in July 2019.
  
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• Closure of The Needle Vinyl Tavern a blow to Edmonton music scene, venue owner says

  24-11-2017 02:58 via cbc.ca
  A co-owner of an Edmonton music venue says losing a popular venue as a result of sexual harassment allegations is another blow to an already-hurting local music industry.
  
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