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• Crude language at Alberta gas station over province's carbon tax

  03-01-2018 23:35 via cbc.ca
  A gas station operator near Edmonton has used some unparliamentary language to publicly protest an increase in Alberta's carbon tax.
  
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• 10 Edmonton public schools saw flooding over holidays

  03-01-2018 23:26 via cbc.ca
  The sudden thaw has led to flooding throughout the city, including at 10 Edmonton public schools.
  
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• Woman and teens charged with human trafficking, sexual assault

  03-01-2018 22:58 via cbc.ca
  Calgary police have arrested a woman and three teenagers and charged them with human trafficking after a woman reported being held against her will and forced to have sex with strangers for five days in a southwest apartment.
  
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• Minnesota Vikings sign Edmonton Eskimos receiver Brandon Zylstra

  03-01-2018 22:56 via globalnews.ca
  The Edmonton Eskimos have lost another player who will try his hand in the National Football League.
  
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• Off-highway vehicle trails threaten planned Castle-area park, government study concludes

  03-01-2018 22:31 via cbc.ca
  A government study warns that off-highway vehicles threaten the environment in a large park planned for Alberta's southern Rocky Mountain foothills.
  
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• Cold weather slows donations at Edmonton’s Candy Cane Lane

  03-01-2018 22:20 via globalnews.ca
  Just under 20,000 kilograms of food was collected at Candy Cane Lane this Christmas season.
  
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• Crude Alberta gas station sign takes aim at Premier Notley, Trudeau over carbon tax

  03-01-2018 22:03 via globalnews.ca
  A profane sign posted outside a gas station west of Edmonton targeting the Alberta NDP and Trudeau government over the carbon tax has attracted attention from across the province.
  
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• Man sentenced in fiery December 2014 homicide in Strathcona County

  03-01-2018 21:58 via globalnews.ca
  Shane Tym will spend 11 more years in prison after being sentenced for manslaughter and aggravated assault.
  
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• Shumka Fit

  03-01-2018 21:53 via globalnews.ca
  Get active, have fun, get fit…Shumka FIT! Introducing a new recreational fitness program for adults, inspired by Ukrainian dance. No dance experience necessary. Wednesdays 6:00 – 7:00pm January 24 – March 14, 2018 $140 8 Week Session
  
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• Donated Christmas trees make new homes and hiding spots for recovering animals

  03-01-2018 21:49 via cbc.ca
  If you're wondering what to do with that dried up Christmas tree, you can give it a second life — by donating it to an Edmonton-area wildlife rehabilitation centre.
  
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• Seniors can Shumka!

  03-01-2018 21:27 via globalnews.ca
  Seniors, here’s your chance to experience a taste of Shumka dancing! Join us for an hour of fun and fitness as you sample the Ukrainian dance steps that make our culture so lively! No dance experience is necessary to enjoy this class. Ukrainian dance steps will be adapted to whatever level of ability or mobility...
  
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• Battle Royale: Robot fight club league ready to rumble in Edmonton

  03-01-2018 20:47 via cbc.ca
  The first rule of robot fight club is ... you do talk about robot fight club.
  
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• Clown masks seized with sawed-off shotgun, submachine gun in central Alberta traffic stops

  03-01-2018 20:46 via cbc.ca
  Two recent traffic stops near Innisfail, Alta., turned up a submachine gun and a sawed-off shotgun along with ammunition, face masks and break-in tools, RCMP say.
  
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• Off-highway vehicle trails threaten Castle parks: Alberta government study

  03-01-2018 20:30 via globalnews.ca
  A government study warns that off-highway vehicles threaten the environment in a large park planned for Alberta's southern Rocky Mountain foothills. 
  
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• Some powerful weaponry seized in separate RCMP traffic stops in Alberta

  03-01-2018 20:09 via globalnews.ca
  A semi-automatic sub-machine gun and a sawed-off shotgun were among the firearms seized when the RCMP arrested four people during recent traffic stops in central Alberta. 
  
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• Off-highway vehicle trails threaten planned Alberta park: government study

  03-01-2018 19:56
  A large park is planned for Alberta's southern Rocky Mountain foothills.
  
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• Wildlife rescue group wants Albertans to donate their real Christmas trees

  03-01-2018 19:49 via globalnews.ca
  WILDNorth, a wildlife rescue and rehabilitation society in Parkland County, wants to put old Christmas trees, garlands and wreaths to good use.
  
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• 'Everybody's talking about it': Alberta Beach residents awoken by loud bang

  03-01-2018 19:45
  Seismologists say 'icequake' responsible after cracks appeared in the ground early Tuesday morning
  
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• Profiles in Courage Part 4: Vahen ‘Miss Wheelchair Canada’ King

  03-01-2018 19:38 via globalnews.ca
  Global News’ annual Profiles in Courage special features stories about ordinary Albertans who are dealing with health challenges in extraordinary ways, and making a difference in their community. Part 4 shares the stories of Vahen King, who was awarded the title of Miss Wheelchair Canada. She also won hearts around the world.
  
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• Profiles in Courage Part 3: Logan Kapadia-Pfob, Rylan Pederson

  03-01-2018 19:31 via globalnews.ca
  Global News’ annual Profiles in Courage special features stories about ordinary Albertans who are dealing with health challenges in extraordinary ways, and making a difference in their community. Part 3 shares the stories of Logan Kapadia-Pfob, who survived a horrific car crash and battled back through his music, and Rylan Pederson, who has brittle bones,...
  
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• Profiles in Courage Part 2: Christian Zyp, Allan MacDairmid

  03-01-2018 19:23 via globalnews.ca
  Global News’ annual Profiles in Courage special features stories about ordinary Albertans who are dealing with health challenges in extraordinary ways, and making a difference in their community. Part 2 shares the stories of Christian Zyp, who lost a lot to a deadly and rare infection, but retained his sense of humour, and Allan MacDairmid,...
  
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• Profiles in Courage Part 1: Lana Kisslinger, Rossy ‘C Man’ Hipkin

  03-01-2018 19:18 via globalnews.ca
  Global News’ annual Profiles in Courage special features stories about ordinary Albertans who are dealing with health challenges in extraordinary ways, and making a difference in their community. Part 1 shares the stories of Lana Kisslinger, who was crossing the street after work when her life changed forever, and Rossy “C Man” Hipkin, who was...
  
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• ‘One-of-a-kind’ guitar stolen from Sherwood Park lounge

  03-01-2018 18:53 via globalnews.ca
  Police east of Edmonton are looking for a unique guitar after it was stolen from a local lounge.
  
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• Man dies after rollover near Anthony Henday Drive in December

  03-01-2018 18:39 via globalnews.ca
  A 74-year-old man who rolled his SUV near Anthony Henday Drive last month has died in hospital.
  
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• Edmonton Humane Society: Jinx and Marvel

  03-01-2018 16:49 via globalnews.ca
  In this week’s visit from the Edmonton Humane Society, Kylie Adams introduces us to Lexi the dog and Marvel the cat and discusses volunteer opportunities available
  
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• Oilers horrendous penalty kill 'just sucks the life out of us,' coach says

  03-01-2018 16:19 via cbc.ca
  The sight of Patrick Maroon trading punches behind the Los Angeles net got Oilers fans up on their feet Tuesday, and gave them their first real chance to cheer all night. Most likely didn’t realize at the time they were applauding the iceberg that had just slammed into their ship.
  
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• 'A piano is like a person': Edmonton piano tuner ready to retire at 95

  03-01-2018 16:00 via cbc.ca
  As a child, Dolf Hantelmann was listening to his grandfather play the piano when he heard a discordant note.
  
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• Ask The Doctor: Smoking Addiction

  03-01-2018 15:41 via globalnews.ca
  During this week’s Ask The Doctor segment, Dr. Sarah Burton-Macleod discusses the challenges of quitting smoking and the best approach to quitting.
  
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• $40K needed to retrofit Fort McMurray home for teen in wheelchair

  03-01-2018 15:00 via cbc.ca
  Drake Patenaude hasn't seen some parts of his home for almost a year.
  
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• Blitz Conditioning: Getting into shape in 2018

  03-01-2018 14:43 via globalnews.ca
  Chris Tse from Blitz Conditioning gives advice for those attempting to get into shape as their New Year’s resolution.
  
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• Edmonton man still trying to recover damages after falling light pole hits Jeep

  03-01-2018 14:00 via globalnews.ca
  Jason Orr didn't believe what hit his vehicle on the afternoon of Oct. 22. He believes it now thanks to the amazing dashcam video that captured a light pole crashing over his Jeep. Now, he's in a battle with the city.
  
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• Alberta's mountain pine beetles likely survived recent extreme cold snap, experts say

  03-01-2018 14:00 via cbc.ca
  The recent extreme cold snap likely did nothing to diminish Alberta's destructive mountain pine beetle populations, experts say.
  
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• Minimum wage hikes could cost Canada's economy 60,000 jobs this year

  03-01-2018 11:00 via cbc.ca
  Minimum wage hikes across Canada this year could cost about 60,000 jobs, the Bank of Canada warns in a new report.
  
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• Minimum wage hikes could cost Canada's economy 60,000 jobs by end of 2019

  03-01-2018 11:00 via cbc.ca
  Minimum wage hikes across Canada this year could cost about 60,000 jobs by the end 2019, the Bank of Canada warns in a new report.
  
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• Minimum wage hikes could cost Canada's economy 60,000 jobs by 2019

  03-01-2018 11:00 via cbc.ca
  Minimum wage hikes across Canada this year could cost about 60,000 jobs by 2019, the Bank of Canada warns in a new report.
  
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• Seismic activity confirmed in Alberta Beach

  03-01-2018 07:00 via globalnews.ca
  Residents of Alberta Beach were woken up early Tuesday morning to hills, cracks and buckled property. As Sarah Kraus reports, officials haven’t confirmed a cause.
  
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• Costly penalty dooms Oilers in 3rd period barrage from Kings

  03-01-2018 06:55 via cbc.ca
  Jonathan Quick made 32 saves for his third shutout of the season and Dustin Brown had a pair of goals to lead the Los Angeles Kings past the Edmonton Oilers 5-0 on Tuesday night.
  
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• Driver killed, passenger injured in Highway 63 crash near Fort McKay

  03-01-2018 06:46 via cbc.ca
  A 51-year-old man died from his injuries at the scene of a collision on Highway 63, north of Fort McKay, Alta.
  
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• Maroon major penalty helps Kings blank Edmonton Oilers

  03-01-2018 06:26 via globalnews.ca
  A major penalty helped to sink the Oilers.
  
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• Two quakes damage homes, crack ground in Alberta Beach

  03-01-2018 06:24 via cbc.ca
  Two seismic events wreaked havoc on homes in a small village northwest of Edmonton late Monday night.
  
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• Pickup truck driver killed in Highway 63 crash outside Fort McKay

  03-01-2018 06:09 via globalnews.ca
  The RCMP is investigating what caused a deadly crash involving a pickup truck and a transport truck north of Fort McKay, Alta. on Tuesday afternoon.
  
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• RCMP ask witnesses to come forward after shots fired at person on central Alberta highway

  03-01-2018 05:44 via globalnews.ca
  Drayton Valley RCMP are asking for any potential witnesses to come forward as they investigate reports of a person being shot at with a gun while standing near their vehicle on Highway 624 on New Year's Eve.
  
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• Man killed, woman airlifted to hospital after crash south of Strathmore

  03-01-2018 05:06 via globalnews.ca
  A two-vehicle crash northeast of Strathmore, Alta. on Tuesday left one man dead and sent a woman to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries, according to Calgary EMS.
  
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• Man killed, woman airlifted to hospital after crash south of Rosebud, Alta.

  03-01-2018 05:06 via globalnews.ca
  A two-vehicle crash northeast of Strathmore, Alta. on Tuesday left one man dead and sent a woman to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries, according to Calgary EMS.
  
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• Man killed, woman airlifted to hospital after crash near Strathmore

  03-01-2018 05:06 via globalnews.ca
  A two-vehicle crash northeast of Strathmore, Alta. on Tuesday left one man dead and sent a woman to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries, according to Calgary EMS.
  
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• Natural gas supply still at ‘critical level’ amid freezing cold in northern Alberta county

  03-01-2018 04:41 via globalnews.ca
  A state of emergency still isn't being lifted, four days after it was declared amid natural gas outages in Alberta's Mackenzie County, an area that is seeing freezing cold temperatures.
  
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• Close workplace smoking ban loopholes, advocacy group urges Alberta government

  03-01-2018 03:05 via cbc.ca
  There are still too many loopholes in the provincial legislation that outlaws smoking in the workplace 10 years after it was first introduced, advocates say.
  
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• Shy dogs to get their own space as part of new park project

  03-01-2018 02:45
  Pilot program to be located at new Lauderdale Park site
  
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• Edmonton structure fires more than double during holidays

  03-01-2018 02:40 via cbc.ca
  Edmonton fire rescue services responded to more than 1,500 events in the final week of 2017.
  
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• Edmonton Weather Forecast: Jan. 2

  03-01-2018 02:31 via globalnews.ca
  The Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018 weather forecast for Edmonton, Alberta and the surrounding area.
  
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