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• Neighbours concerned about boy who lived at Calgary home where shooting happened

  14-01-2018 22:14 via globalnews.ca
  A man is in hospital after being shot early Sunday morning in Calgary in the northeast community of Marlborough.
  
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• Supreme Court case could lead to First Nations role in law-making

  14-01-2018 21:59 via cbc.ca
  A Mikisew First Nation challenge of Harper-era changes to four federal laws will make its way to Supreme Court on Monday.
  
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• Edmonton new home for Miss Wheelchair Canada

  14-01-2018 21:26 via globalnews.ca
  Miss Wheelchair Canada, the only beauty pageant in Canada that features women in wheelchairs, will hold its 2018 event in Edmonton.
  
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• SACE executive director discusses the effect of campaigns like Time’s Up

  14-01-2018 21:23 via globalnews.ca
  Despite the biggest splash being made in Hollywood, the effects of the #MeToo and Times Up campaigns have been felt even in Edmonton.
  
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• 'We are dying': Maskwacis community members overwhelmed by suicides

  14-01-2018 20:46 via cbc.ca
  Maskwacis Indian Health Services mental health worker Rick Lightening said there have been 14 suicides within the four nations that make up Maskwacis since December 2017. He also believes local leadership should call a state of emergency because help is desperately needed.
  
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• Despite cool down on Sunday, Edmonton forecast looking promising

  14-01-2018 19:04 via globalnews.ca
  After a week that saw Edmonton under an extreme cold warning, the Alberta capital is out of the deep freeze.
  
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• Calle Mexico Restaurant

  14-01-2018 17:23 via globalnews.ca
  Juan and Ivan from Calle Mexico Restaurant whip together a special margarita that is featured at the restaurant.
  
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• Edmonton Weather Forecast: Sunday, Jan. 14

  14-01-2018 17:10 via globalnews.ca
  Global News weather specialist Kevin O’Connell delivers the short and long range forecast for Edmonton.
  
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• Calle Mexico Restaurant’s Veggie Quesadilla

  14-01-2018 16:52 via globalnews.ca
  Juan and Angelica from Calle Mexico Restaurant show us how they make a veggie quesadilla.
  
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• Alberta, Seattle offer lessons for Ontario on 'Fight for $15' minimum wage

  14-01-2018 16:49 via cbc.ca
  Protests, labour unrest and a public feud between Tim Hortons and the premier of Ontario have erupted in the wake of the province's recent minimum wage hike, raising questions about the wisdom of raising the rate by 30 per cent in just two years.
  
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• Edmonton healthcare workers create 'Doctors Against Tragedies' game about dangers of fentanyl - CBC.ca

  14-01-2018 16:02 via cbc.ca
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  Edmonton healthcare workers create 'Doctors Against Tragedies' game about dangers of fentanyl
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  A group of Edmonton doctors has created a new take on the popular Cards Against Humanity game. They developed "Doctors Against Tragedies" as part of a campaign to teach people about the risks of fentanyl use. The group of healthcare workers noticed a ...
  
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• Edmonton healthcare workers create 'Doctors Against Tragedies' game about dangers of fentanyl

  14-01-2018 16:00 via cbc.ca
  A group of Edmonton doctors has created a new take on the popular Cards Against Humanity game. They developed "Doctors Against Tragedies" as part of a campaign to teach people about the dangers of fentanyl.
  
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• Alberta Views magazine celebrates 20 years of publication

  14-01-2018 16:00 via cbc.ca
  When Jackie Flanagan launched Alberta Views 20 years ago she didn’t know where it would be two decades later, but she had a vision.
  
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• River Valley Revenge

  14-01-2018 15:53 via globalnews.ca
  River Valley Revenge is a trail race series in the heart of Edmonton and part of it is happening next weekend. Course director Todd Savage talks about the event and how to prepare for winter running.
  
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• Edmonton nude swim sees higher than expected attendance numbers - Globalnews.ca

  14-01-2018 15:15 via globalnews.ca
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  Edmonton nude swim sees higher than expected attendance numbers
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  An Edmonton naturist group, which has hosted nude swim events for decades, saw one of its largest turn outs ever Saturday night. “Typically one of these events would have about 100 people in attendance and we are capped for tonight due to demand at 160 ...
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• Edmonton nude swim sees higher than expected attendance numbers

  14-01-2018 15:14 via globalnews.ca
  Organizers of a nude swim event in Edmonton Saturday say attendance exceeded their expectations.
  
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• Edmonton Dad braves the cold to raise over $40,000 for Stollery Children’s Hospital

  14-01-2018 15:06 via globalnews.ca
  Edmonton's Freezing Father Fundraiser surpasses goal for Stollery Children's Hospital.
  
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• Rise in fast-burning house fires heats up calls for sprinklers in homes

  14-01-2018 15:00 via cbc.ca
  Modern house fires are fuelled by flammable furniture and open-concept designs. The Canadian Association of Firefighters wants all new homes to have sprinklers, and is urging changes to the National Building Code.
  
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• Battling ISIS: Alberta woman recalls treating wounded, freeing sex slaves in Syria

  14-01-2018 15:00 via cbc.ca
  Shaelynn Jabs, 21, is back in Alberta after fighting and treating wounded soldiers during the lengthy operation to drive ISIS out of Raqqa, Syria.
  
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• Hospice society throws birthday party for 102-year-old man

  14-01-2018 14:00 via cbc.ca
  Many of people are lucky to be alive, but it's been about more than luck for Tom Richards as he celebrates his 102nd birthday this week.
  
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• Canada names 17 skaters to Olympic figure skating team

  14-01-2018 13:53 via cbc.ca
  Canada officially announced their figure skating roster for the 2018 Olympic Winter Games on Sunday, a 17-member team that includes 2010 Olympic ice dance champions Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir.
  
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• Player grades: Nurse makes house call as Edmonton Oilers celebrate McDavid's birthday in style - Edmonton Journal

  14-01-2018 13:05 via edmontonjournal.com
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  Player grades: Nurse makes house call as Edmonton Oilers celebrate McDavid's birthday in style
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  A reported 6,000 Edmonton Oilers fans made the trip to Las Vegas to celebrate Connor McDavid's 21st birthday in style. McDavid and his teammates made their first ever visit to T-Mobile Arena a memorable one when they came from behind to knock off the ...
  Edmonton Oilers Snapshots: Fans travel to celebrate McDavid's birthdayEdmonton Sun
  Darnell Nurse the hero again as
  
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• How some customers scored the $60 10-GB phone deal after the deadline

  14-01-2018 11:00 via cbc.ca
  The deadline may have passed, but some Canadians are still scoring the coveted $60 10-GB phone plan deal briefly offered by major telecoms last month.
  
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• Final Sears Canada stores shuttered for good

  14-01-2018 11:00 via cbc.ca
  All remaining Sears Canada stores will close their doors for good on Sunday, including 17 in Ontario.
  
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• Nurse lifts Oilers past Golden Knights in OT

  14-01-2018 07:09 via cbc.ca
  Darnell Nurse scored 55 seconds into overtime to lift the Edmonton Oilers past the Vegas Golden Knights 3-2 on Saturday night.
  
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• Birthday boy Connor McDavid notches 2 points as Oilers top Golden Knights in OT

  14-01-2018 07:09 via cbc.ca
  Darnell Nurse scored 55 seconds into overtime to lift the Edmonton Oilers past the Vegas Golden Knights 3-2 on Saturday night.
  
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• Darnell Nurse the hero again as Edmonton Oilers win in Vegas

  14-01-2018 06:56 via globalnews.ca
  Nurse gives the Oilers an overtime 3-2 win.
  
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• Violence against women more prevalent in small communities, says B.C. journalist

  14-01-2018 05:32 via cbc.ca
  In the wake of the #MeToo movement and conversations about sexual abuse, a B.C. journalist has gathered data about the prevalence of violence against women in Canada.
  
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• Edmonton Oil Kings take another beating in Saskatchewan - Edmonton Sun

  14-01-2018 04:52 via edmontonsun.com
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  Edmonton Oil Kings take another beating in Saskatchewan
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  The Edmonton Oil Kings' Carter Souch (44) battles the Calgary Hitmen's Justyn Gurney (22) during first period WHL action at Rogers Place in Edmonton Monday, Jan. 1, 2018. Souch scored his first WHL goal in a 9-1 loss, on the road, against the Swift ...
  
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• Edmonton Motorcycle Show sees growing interest from female riders

  14-01-2018 03:21 via globalnews.ca
  More and more female riders are taking in the sights at the Edmonton Motorcycle Show and organizers say it's because of a steady increase in riding among women.
  
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• McDavid’s birthday has Oilers fans in Vegas ready to sing

  14-01-2018 03:10 via globalnews.ca
  Oilers fans are hyped for the game in Vegas.
  
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• Edmonton Weather Forecast: Jan. 13

  14-01-2018 02:26 via globalnews.ca
  The Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018 weather forecast for Edmonton, Alberta and the surrounding area.
  
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• Edmonton’s annual Deep Freeze Festival begins

  14-01-2018 02:05 via globalnews.ca
  Julia Wong has more on the events at the 2018 edition of the Deep Freeze Festival.
  
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• Global News Hour at 6: Jan. 13

  14-01-2018 02:00 via globalnews.ca
  A webcast of the Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018 edition of the Global News Hour at 6. Hosted by Quinn Ohler.
  
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• Alberta MLA vacationing in Hawaii says false missile alert was 'really frightening'

  14-01-2018 01:54 via cbc.ca
  Karen McPherson, who represents Calgary-Mackay-Nose Hill in the provincial legislature, was waiting for a conference call this morning when a incoming missile alert appeared on her phone.
  
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• Post-holiday slump has Alberta food banks in need of donations

  14-01-2018 01:34 via globalnews.ca
  Donations tend to slow after the holidays, but the food banks need to continue to add to their stock.
  
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• 37 Albertans transferred after faith-based facilities refused medically assisted deaths

  14-01-2018 01:26 via globalnews.ca
  A group that advocates for medically assisted death is calling on all provincial health ministers to stop faith-based health institutions from denying their right to die.
  
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• Eleven-year-old girl recovers from Guillain-Barre syndrome to score 50th goal of her hockey season - Edmonton Journal

  14-01-2018 00:59 via edmontonjournal.com
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  Eleven-year-old girl recovers from Guillain-Barre syndrome to score 50th goal of her hockey season
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  Riley Scorgie celebrated her 50th goal of the season Friday, but spectators didn't know a few months ago she could barely skate. Claire Theobald More from Claire Theobald. Published on: January 13, 2018 | Last Updated: January 13, 2018 5:02 PM MST ...
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• Law students take the stage to raise funds for Edmonton women's shelter - Edmonton Journal

  14-01-2018 00:46 via edmontonjournal.com
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  Law students take the stage to raise funds for Edmonton women's shelter
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  University of Alberta law students Daniel Witten, Beth Warcholak, and Tyler McDonough (left to right) perform Alice in Wonderlaw in 2017. Supplied. Share Adjust Comment Print. University of Alberta law students are trading lawsuits for whimsical ...
  
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