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• Pure essential oils are harmful to your cat, Edmonton vet says

  16-01-2018 23:41 via cbc.ca
  The essential oils that help you sleep or freshen up a space could be toxic to your feline friends, an Edmonton vet says.
  
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• Alberta monitors, makes contingency plans on road clearing in U.K. firm bankruptcy

  16-01-2018 23:40 via globalnews.ca
  Alberta's transportation minister says they are making contingency plans to clear and maintain roads as they monitor the financial fallout of a multinational United Kingdom construction company.
  
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• NorQuest College receives $2M gift to help renovate downtown Edmonton tower

  16-01-2018 23:23 via globalnews.ca
  Edmonton's NorQuest College received a $2-million gift on Tuesday from the Edmonton Civic Employees Charitable Assistance Fund (ECECAF).
  
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• Former Correctional Service Canada employee pleads guilty to helping inmate escape Alberta prison

  16-01-2018 23:23 via globalnews.ca
  A former Correctional Service Canada worker has admitted he helped an inmate escape from a federal prison in central Alberta.
  
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• Former prison worker pleads guilty to helping inmate escape from Bowden Institution

  16-01-2018 22:43 via cbc.ca
  A former prison worker has pleaded guilty in a court in Red Deer, Alta., to permitting or assisting escape, after giving tens of thousands of dollars and a phone to an inmate serving a 10-year sentence for fraud.
  
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• Danielle Smith: December jobs numbers aren’t so rosy after all

  16-01-2018 22:30 via globalnews.ca
  I had a suspicion that the December unemployment numbers weren’t as rosy as everyone was saying and a new report shows that is likely the case.
  
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• Edmonton police detective sold 2 colleagues steroids, court hears

  16-01-2018 22:22 via cbc.ca
  Two Edmonton police officers recalled purchasing pills from a colleague in testimony Tuesday morning at the trial of an Edmonton detective charged with trafficking steroids.
  
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• Video captures man wandering near vehicles in Edmonton alley

  16-01-2018 21:43 via globalnews.ca
  An Edmonton man put up a back alley camera less than a week ago. He said he’s captured all kinds of suspicious activity. Here’s raw video of a person with a bag walking up to his SUV.
  
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• Alberta MLA apologizes for saying 'these people don't traditionally vote' about Indigenous constituents

  16-01-2018 21:32 via cbc.ca
  A United Conservative Party MLA from southern Alberta apologized Tuesday after he referred to Indigenous constituents as "these people" who "don't traditionally vote."
  
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• Alberta MLA apologizes for calling Indigenous constituents 'these people'

  16-01-2018 21:32 via cbc.ca
  A United Conservative Party MLA from southern Alberta apologized Tuesday after he referred to Indigenous constituents as "these people" who don't "traditionally vote."
  
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• Carillion Canada, major hospital and road contractor, says it’s soldiering on despite U.K. collapse

  16-01-2018 21:03 via globalnews.ca
  The subsidiary says it's business as usual in Canada despite the parent company's collapse on Monday.
  
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• Alberta MLA Dave Schneider sorry for saying Indigenous people disengaged

  16-01-2018 21:00 via globalnews.ca
  Alberta MLA Dave Schneider is apologizing for saying Indigenous people don't tend to vote and, when they do engage in politics, they only want to talk to the prime minister.
  
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• Sunlight causes chemical reaction in dust on Edmonton roads: University of Alberta

  16-01-2018 20:59 via globalnews.ca
  Sunlight causes chemical reactions in the dust found on Edmonton's roads, a new study from the University of Alberta shows.
  
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• Silverskate Festival

  16-01-2018 20:58 via globalnews.ca
  Silver Skate Festival is a 10-day, family-oriented festival running February 9-19, 2018 in Edmonton’s scenic river valley. Rooted in Dutch winter traditions, the festival combines sport (especially skating), arts and culture, and recreation. Celebrating its 28th anniversary in 2018, the Silver Skate Festival is the longest running winter festival in Edmonton. Over the years, it has...
  
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• 2 Alberta men arrested in child pornography bust sent to jail

  16-01-2018 20:48 via globalnews.ca
  Two Red Deer men who were arrested as part of an Alberta-wide child-porn bust that yielded 7,000 photos and videos with victims who included infants have been sent to jail.
  
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• Video shows Edmonton man catching would-be thief in action, highlights growing problem

  16-01-2018 20:45 via globalnews.ca
  An Edmonton man put up a back alley camera less than a week ago and has already caught a lot of action, including a would-be thief inside his SUV.
  
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• Nutrien to sell Israel Chemical stake for expected US$700M

  16-01-2018 20:33 via globalnews.ca
  Nutrien expects to sell its holdings in Israel Chemical for an expected US$700 million.
  
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• Indigenous chef visiting Maskwacis explores reconciliation through food

  16-01-2018 20:33 via cbc.ca
  A well-known Indigenous chef making an episode of a travel and food show in the Alberta community of Maskwacis says it will centre on the healing power of food.
  
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• Seed money: Edmonton group looks to invest in Alberta's budding cannabis sector

  16-01-2018 20:26 via cbc.ca
  An Edmonton-based organization is raising big bucks to back companies looking to make their mark in Canada’s budding cannabis industry.
  
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• 'An attitude out of the 1950s': Alberta MLA reproached for comments about Indigenous people

  16-01-2018 20:05
  "In no manner are these statements a proper or respectful representation of all constituents in the Cardston-Siksika area," said Chief Tony Alexis of the Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation, who also called for Dave Schneider to make amends.
  
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• Edmonton Air Canada flight diverted to Thunder Bay, so police can remove 'unruly' passenger

  16-01-2018 20:03 via cbc.ca
  A traveller onboard an Air Canada flight from Edmonton to Toronto says he was surprised to see police officers remove a passenger from the plane when it was diverted to Thunder Bay last Friday.
  
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• Canadian natural gas industry a 'sad story': analyst

  16-01-2018 20:01 via cbc.ca
  A prominent commodities analyst struck a gloomy tone as he delivered a blunt assessment about the Canadian natural gas industry's fortunes this year, describing it as a "sad story."
  
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• Edmonton man catching alleged car theft highlights growing problem

  16-01-2018 20:00 via globalnews.ca
  Edmonton police have been sending out warnings about theft from vehicles and garages for months. As Kendra Slugoski explains, Global News has obtained dramatic video showing someone caught in the act.
  
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• RAW: Edmonton man catches alleged car thief in the act

  16-01-2018 19:52 via globalnews.ca
  Raw security camera video shows homeowner Dean Crompton confronting an alleged would-be car thief outside his northeast Edmonton home.
  
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• Steely ambition: Edmonton Project pitches shipping container park

  16-01-2018 18:46 via cbc.ca
  A competition aimed at building a new Edmonton landmark could trigger the construction of a shipping container fortress in the river valley.
  
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• Red Deer expected to be named 2018 host city of Canadian Finals Rodeo

  16-01-2018 18:38 via globalnews.ca
  A major announcement is scheduled in Red Deer on Tuesday evening, where it's expected the central Alberta city will be named the new host of the Canadian Finals Rodeo.
  
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• Winnipeg police believe ‘armed and dangerous’ man could be in Alberta or Vancouver

  16-01-2018 18:08 via globalnews.ca
  Winnipeg police believe a man wanted for first-degree murder in the Manitoba capital could be in Alberta or Vancouver.
  
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• Man wanted in connection with fatal beating in Winnipeg

  16-01-2018 16:41 via cbc.ca
  Police are asking the public to help them locate a suspect wanted in connection with the fatal beating of a Winnipeg man in August.
  
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• Kenney can rail but won't beat federal carbon tax, law expert says

  16-01-2018 16:00 via cbc.ca
  Jason Kenney could kill the provincial carbon tax as premier but Albertans would still have to live with the proposed federal price on carbon pollution, says a constitutional law expert.
  
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• Petition to allow medically assisted death at all publicly funded facilities in Alberta

  16-01-2018 15:44 via globalnews.ca
  The province is under fire for allowing faith-based hospitals in Alberta to deny the rights of patients who want medically assisted death. Brad Peter from Dying with Dignity Canada joins Shaye Ganam to talk about a petition is urging people to take a stand.
  
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• RCMP seek witnesses in fatal Highway 63 crash between pick-up and wide load

  16-01-2018 15:33 via cbc.ca
  RCMP are seeking witnesses to a fatal crash earlier this month, between a pick-up truck and a wide-load on Highway 63, north of Fort McKay, Alta.
  
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• Latest wedding trends showed off at Bridal Fantasy Edmonton

  16-01-2018 15:22 via globalnews.ca
  Did you get engaged over the holidays? To help with your planning, guests from Bridal Fantasy, Blush Artistry and Rock It Out Salon joined us with some of the latest wedding trends.
  
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• RCMP seeking witnesses to fatal Hwy. 63 crash near Fort McKay

  16-01-2018 15:21 via globalnews.ca
  RCMP are looking to speak to anyone who may have witnessed a fatal collision between a Ford F-150 and a transport truck on Highway 63, north of Fort McMurray, in early January.
  
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• Figure skaters Tessa Virtue, Scott Moir named Canada's flag-bearers

  16-01-2018 15:09 via cbc.ca
  Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir will make history on Feb. 9, becoming the first woman and man — and first duo, period — to carry the Canadian flag into an Olympic opening ceremony.
  
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• 'We need to start now': Grande Prairie public schools want a jump on booming population

  16-01-2018 15:00 via cbc.ca
  The Grande Prairie Public School District is trying to get ahead of a growth spurt in enrolment by advocating for enough new schools to keep up with the city's booming population.
  
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• Contractor didn't follow its own safety rules in fatal trench accident: Suncor

  16-01-2018 14:00 via cbc.ca
  Events that led to the death of a 30-year-old oilsands worker at a Suncor operation north of Fort McMurray could have been prevented if personnel of the contracted mining company had followed its own safety rules, Suncor says.
  
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• Edmonton early morning weather forecast: Tuesday, January 16, 2018

  16-01-2018 13:24 via globalnews.ca
  Here’s Mike Sobel’s Tuesday, January 16, 2018 early morning weather forecast for Edmonton, Alberta and the surrounding area.
  
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• Almost 70% of Alberta business owners expect higher revenues in 2018, survey says

  16-01-2018 13:00 via cbc.ca
  If surveyed businesses in Alberta live up to their intentions, investment in those companies should rise by 12 per cent this year.
  
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• Edmonton police tape off homes after stabbing near Northlands

  16-01-2018 06:39 via globalnews.ca
  Three houses and a duplex were taped off west of Northlands on Monday night as Edmonton police say they are investigating a stabbing.
  
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• Alberta Party announces leadership debates as race to replace Greg Clark officially gets underway

  16-01-2018 06:30 via globalnews.ca
  The deadline for people wishing to join the race to become the new leader of the Alberta Party passed on Monday night as the party announced dates for leadership debates and "meet and greet" events its three candidates will take part in across the province.
  
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• Mandel, Levis and Fraser declared official candidates for Alberta Party leadership

  16-01-2018 06:04 via cbc.ca
  On Feb. 27, party members will choose between former Edmonton mayor and PC cabinet minister Stephen Mandel, Calgary lawyer Kara Levis or Calgary MLA Rick Fraser as their new leader.
  
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• ‘It was pretty surreal’: Oilers fan on chaotic moments after winning Golden Knights’ 51/49 draw in Las Vegas

  16-01-2018 04:48 via globalnews.ca
  When the Edmonton Oilers stole a home-ice victory from the Golden Knights in Las Vegas over the weekend, some lucky Oilers fans also stole a 50/50 lottery prize from Golden Knights fans -- or more accurately, a 51/49 prize (Golden Knights' draws see winners gets 51 per cent of the lottery revenues and charity get 49 per cent).
  
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• Councillors ponder merits of LRT vs BRT for Whyte Avenue

  16-01-2018 03:50
  Bus Rapid Transit would be a temporary solution for the busy thoroughfare, but one councillor says it only 'look good on paper'.
  
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• Edmonton artist's rise in country music 'sort of happened by accident'

  16-01-2018 03:16 via cbc.ca
  The finalists for the 2018 Edmonton Music Prize have been announced. Finalist Dan Davidson discusses his breakthrough year.​
  
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• LRT to West Edmonton Mall not a done deal, council hears

  16-01-2018 02:42 via cbc.ca
  A light rail transit line linking downtown to West Edmonton Mall is still up for debate, as councillors Monday discussed the merits of extending the line or putting in bus rapid transit.
  
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• Edmonton weather forecast: Jan. 15

  16-01-2018 02:27 via globalnews.ca
  A warmup is underway in the Edmonton area. Meteorologist Jesse Beyer has the long-range weather forecast for the Edmonton area for Monday, Jan. 15, 2018.
  
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• Edmonton Remand Centre hunger strike ends, social justice advocate seeks answers

  16-01-2018 02:25 via cbc.ca
  There were 55 inmates refusing to eat when the hunger strike started on Jan. 7, which ended when prisoners began eating again on Jan. 10.
  
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