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• Family of missing Alberta pilot pleads for details that could extend search

  02-12-2017 22:41 via globalnews.ca
  The family of an Alberta man who hasn’t been seen since his plane went missing last weekend is making a public plea for information about a survival kit that they believe he had on the plane.
  
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• Edmonton Oil Kings get in on ugly Christmas sweater trend for 2017 Teddy Bear Toss

  02-12-2017 22:17 via globalnews.ca
  This year, the Edmonton Oil Kings are bringing a new idea to their annual Teddy Bear Toss. The team's players will be wearing special ugly Christmas sweater-themed jerseys for Saturday night's game, which they will later sign for an auction also being held in support of the Santas Anonymous charity.
  
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• Canada’s canola industry betting on big things from Justin Trudeau’s China trip

  02-12-2017 21:56 via globalnews.ca
  The Chinese government will sign off next week on three new biotechnology patents for Canadian canola producers that were developed in Canada.
  
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• Teen struck and killed by train in Wetaskiwin

  02-12-2017 21:31 via cbc.ca
  A 19-year-old man is dead after he was struck by a northbound train in Wetaskiwin early Saturday morning.
  
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• Toronto Maple Leafs could become NHL’s top team

  02-12-2017 21:17 via globalnews.ca
  The Toronto Maple Leafs have a chance to become the NHL's #1 team on Saturday night.
  
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• Lake Louise resort power outage jeopardizes women’s World Cup downhill

  02-12-2017 21:03 via globalnews.ca
  Skiing and snowboarding at Lake Louise was cut short Saturday after a power outage. However the women's World Cup downhill went on as planned.
  
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• RCMP investigate after teen killed by train in Wetaskiwin

  02-12-2017 20:56 via globalnews.ca
  A 19-year-old man died after being hit by a northbound train in Wetaskiwin, Alta., early Saturday morning, according to the RCMP.
  
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• RCMP investigate after pedestrian killed by train in Wetaskiwin

  02-12-2017 20:56 via globalnews.ca
  A pedestrian died after being hit by a train in Wetaskiwin, Alta. early Saturday morning, according to the RCMP.
  
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• Women's World Cup downhill underway amid Lake Louise power loss

  02-12-2017 19:19 via cbc.ca
  A power outage closed Lake Louise ski resort to the public Saturday morning, but organizers were still trying to get the women's World Cup downhill underway. A resort spokesman said a power line to the resort failed.
  
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• Lake Louise resort power outage delays women's World Cup downhill

  02-12-2017 19:19 via cbc.ca
  A power outage closed Lake Louise ski resort to the public Saturday morning, but organizers were still trying to get the women's World Cup downhill underway. A resort spokesman said a power line to the resort failed.
  
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• American Mikaela Shiffrin earns 1st World Cup downhill victory in Lake Louise

  02-12-2017 19:19 via cbc.ca
  Mikaela Shiffrin of the United States won her first World Cup downhill Saturday in Lake Louise, Alta. Racing in just her fourth downhill, the reigning Olympic and world champion in slalom posted a winning time of one minute 27.55.
  
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• In the kitchen with Wishbone

  02-12-2017 19:06 via globalnews.ca
  Brayden Kozak with the Wishbone restaurant in Edmonton dropped by Global News Morning Weekend Edmonton on Saturday to cook some food and talk about a culinary event benefiting the Bissell Centre.
  
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• Broken or too-small birth control pills reported to Health Canada

  02-12-2017 19:03 via cbc.ca
  Health Canada says it has received reports that some packages of the Alesse birth control pill contain broken tablets or pills that are smaller than normal, potentially making the medication less effective.
  
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• Vonn crashes at women’s World Cup downhill race in Lake Louise

  02-12-2017 18:38 via globalnews.ca
  Lake Louise was unusually harsh on Lindsey Vonn in the first women's World Cup downhill of the season Friday.
  
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• SCARS introduces us to Ernie and Coco

  02-12-2017 17:53 via globalnews.ca
  The folks with the Second Chance Animal Rescue Society dropped by Global News Morning Weekend Edmonton on Saturday to introduce us to Ernie and Coco, two dogs who are looking for their new forever homes.
  
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• 'We are not giving up': Sister of missing pilot hopeful as official search nears end

  02-12-2017 17:48 via cbc.ca
  The sister of a missing Alberta pilot whose plane vanished without a trace into the B.C. mountains one week ago has been told the official search effort is nearing an end.
  
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• The Ledge: Notley reacts to protesters, Ceci signals no raises for public sector

  02-12-2017 17:00 via cbc.ca
  On Episode 5 of The Ledge, we’ll take you to B.C. where the CBC’s Kim Trynacity talked to protesters outside Premier Rachel Notley’s speech to the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade.
  
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• COMMENTARY: As Alberta’s recession fades, the NDP’s budget mess persists

  02-12-2017 17:00 via globalnews.ca
  For all the change that has come with the NDP displacing the decades-old Tory dynasty, there remains one constant in Alberta politics: governments wishing to have their cake and eat it, too.
  
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• Pride a slam dunk at Edmonton's M. E. LaZerte High School

  02-12-2017 16:30 via cbc.ca
  M.E. LaZerte High School's goal is to create global citizens.
  
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• Grieving mother joins residents asking for improvements to local highway

  02-12-2017 15:59 via globalnews.ca
  Six months after her 21-year-old son died on Highway 628, Kirsten MacNeil is joining Parkland Country residents in their call for safety improvements to a commonly used highway west of Edmonton.
  
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• Value Village goes all out for ugly Christmas sweater season

  02-12-2017 15:53 via globalnews.ca
  With ugly Christmas sweater parties becoming increasingly popular, Value Village say they have you covered if you need once and even have a fun contest going online. Corrine Nguyen with Value Village North Edmonton dropped by Global News Morning Weekend Edmonton to talk about it on Saturday.
  
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• U of A researchers break ground on printing human-like tissues for transplant patients

  02-12-2017 15:00 via cbc.ca
  Researchers at the University of Alberta are one step closer to printing functional human organs.
  
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• Fort McMurray airport losing passengers to Edmonton and Calgary

  02-12-2017 14:00 via cbc.ca
  The Fort McMurray International Airport says it’s losing a portion of its domestic air travellers to airports in Edmonton and Calgary.
  
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• 'Displace Saudi barrels': a Trump-like cry heard in Canada

  02-12-2017 11:00 via cbc.ca
  The argument that Saudi oil doesn't have a place in Canadian refineriesmakes little economic sense, but that's because it's not really about oil.
  
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• Alberta mom wants changes made to highway where her son died

  02-12-2017 07:00 via globalnews.ca
  An Alberta mom is speaking out in hope of changes being made to the highway where her son died in order to make it safer for others. Sarah Kraus reports.
  
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• Edmonton road is so icy people are skating on it

  02-12-2017 03:38 via globalnews.ca
  This may be the ultimate Canadian winter story. Some roads in Edmonton are so icy, residents are skating on them. Julia Wong has more on the activity, the politics and safety.
  
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• Bob Layton editorial: In midst of cultural changes

  02-12-2017 02:42 via globalnews.ca
  In his editorial, Bob Layton discusses changes in our cultural landscape, including victims of sexual harassment and assault breaking their silence.
  
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• Canada 150: Best of ParticipACTION with Global Edmonton

  02-12-2017 02:31 via globalnews.ca
  We’re taking a look back at some of the many activities we encouraged Canadians to try through our ParticipACTION challenges. Mike Sobel and the morning crew clearly had the most fun.
  
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• Global Edmonton weather forecast: Dec. 1

  02-12-2017 02:27 via globalnews.ca
  Meteorologist Jesse Beyer is down at the Valley Zoo for some festive fun. He also gives us our seven-day weather forecast.
  
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• New voting technology to be used in upcoming Calgary byelection

  02-12-2017 02:11 via globalnews.ca
  Legislative changes to the Elections Act are needed before any changes become permanent.
  
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• New voting technology to be used in upcoming Calgary by-election

  02-12-2017 02:11 via globalnews.ca
  Legislative changes to the Elections Act are needed before any changes become permanent.
  
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• Landowners speak at Trans Mountain pipeline hearings

  02-12-2017 02:10 via globalnews.ca
  The National Energy Board is hearing from landowners near Spruce Grove concerned about the route of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion. Kim Smith reports.
  
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• Alberta oil towns start to see investment flow again

  02-12-2017 02:09 via globalnews.ca
  As the province’s economy comes out of recession, towns in the heart of Alberta’s oil and gas sector are starting to see investment begin to flow again. Tom Vernon has more from Fox Creek.
  
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• Road in Edmonton so icy people are skating on it

  02-12-2017 02:06 via globalnews.ca
  This may be the ultimate Canadian winter story. Some roads in Edmonton are so icy, residents are skating on them. Julia Wong has more on the activity – and the politics.
  
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• Calls to change stretch of road west of Edmonton

  02-12-2017 02:03 via globalnews.ca
  It’s a stretch of road known as Highway 628 but many recognize it as the road that starts just as Whitemud Drive West ends. Sarah Kraus has more on the calls for change.
  
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• Metro LRT Line issues spark calls for radical change

  02-12-2017 02:00 via globalnews.ca
  The issues with Edmonton’s Metro LRT Line has one councillor saying it’s time for a radical approach and maybe even ending the relationship with the signalling contractor. Fletcher Kent reports.
  
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• West Edmonton Mall closes 3 stores Friday due to ‘structural concerns’

  02-12-2017 01:35 via globalnews.ca
  West Edmonton Mall said three stores were closed Friday because of "structural concerns."
  
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• Minute at the Movies: Dec. 1

  02-12-2017 01:23 via globalnews.ca
  In this week’s Minute at the Movies, Todd James reviews Roman J. Israel, Esq., Last Flag Flying and Sweet Virginia.
  
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• Zoominescence kicks off at Edmonton Valley Zoo

  02-12-2017 01:09 via globalnews.ca
  Zoominescence got underway Friday night at the Edmonton Valley Zoo. Christmas lights are on display and the animals are out, making for a great evening experience at the zoo. The event is a fundraiser for the Valley Zoo Development Society.
  
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• Downtown Edmonton’s annual New Year’s Eve celebration moves to Alberta legislature grounds

  02-12-2017 01:05 via globalnews.ca
  The annual New Year's Eve party and fireworks display in downtown Edmonton is moving to the Alberta legislature grounds for 2017.
  
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• Global News at 5 Edmonton: Dec. 1

  02-12-2017 01:00 via globalnews.ca
  Here are the top stories from the Friday, Dec. 1, 2017 edition of Global News at 5 Edmonton with Kent Morrison.
  
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• Chippy’s Bar and Grill: Alberta couple makes special chipmunk feeder

  02-12-2017 01:00 via globalnews.ca
  An Alberta couple adore watching chipmunks from their cabin in Fort Saskatchewan so much, they decided to create a special feeder for their furry friends.
  
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• Metro Line sees 49 safety-related incidents in 2 years of operating: report

  02-12-2017 00:13 via globalnews.ca
  There have been 49 safety-related events in the two years the Metro Line LRT signalling system has been in operation, according to a new city report.
  
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