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• Two men who killed central Alberta farm family sentenced to life in prison

  14-02-2018 23:50 via cbc.ca
  Two men who killed three family members in central Alberta in 2013 will serve life sentences in prison with no change of parole for 25 years.
  
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• Southern Alberta woman seriously injured after running ‘straight toward’ moving vehicle

  14-02-2018 23:40 via globalnews.ca
  RCMP in Pincher Creek, Alta. are trying to figure out what made a woman run into traffic Tuesday afternoon.
  
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• Death in organizer’s family leaves ‘hole’ at World’s Longest Hockey Game

  14-02-2018 23:35 via globalnews.ca
  Players and volunteers at the World's Longest Hockey Game are without one of their former players. Jim Martin passed away in November 2016 and those down at this year's game can't help but notice the "missing hole."
  
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• Criminal charges stayed after two Fort McMurray pedestrians killed

  14-02-2018 23:23 via cbc.ca
  Charges of dangerous driving causing death have been stayed against a Fort McMurray man arrested at the scene last summer where two pedestrians were run down and killed.
  
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• Fired by the Catholic church over same-sex relationship, Edmonton man won't take legal action

  14-02-2018 21:38 via cbc.ca
  A former pastoral associate will not pursue legal action against the Catholic Archdiocese of Edmonton, which he says fired him after an investigation into whether he was in a same-sex relationship.
  
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• Man killed, child in critical condition after crash in Peace River

  14-02-2018 21:15 via globalnews.ca
  A three-vehicle collision in northwestern Alberta left one man dead and injured four other people, including a young boy who was rushed to an Edmonton hospital in life-threatening condition.
  
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• JukeBox Hero

  14-02-2018 20:34 via globalnews.ca
  Annerin Theatricals and Foreigner bring you the world-wide debut of Jukebox Hero, the new musical. Jukebox Hero is set in Blaydon, Pennsylvania, a rust-belt town dependent on one main industry. The story starts with the closure of its biggest factory and the plight of its now unemployed workforce. The town seeks the help of Blaydon’s...
  
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• Hair Massacure 2018

  14-02-2018 20:18 via globalnews.ca
  Join us and celebrate Hair Massacure!! Fundraising Goal – $800,000 Together, we can make 2018 a year of excellence! KICK OFF – PINKING CAMPAIGN RUNS FROM MARCH 5 – MARCH 20, 2018 MAIN EVENT – MARCH 23, 2018 AT THE TOYOTA MAYFIELD ICE PALACE AT WEST EDMONTON MALL FROM 10 AM – 8 PM   Once again,...
  
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• Man killed, boy critically hurt in head-on crash in Peace River

  14-02-2018 20:11 via cbc.ca
  A head-on crash near the Peace River Bridge on Highway 2 Tuesday night killed one man and sent a 11-year-old boy to hospital in critical condition.
  
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• In this city of shopping centres, good things come in mall packages

  14-02-2018 20:00 via cbc.ca
  Some of Canada's top malls are in Edmonton, with high foot traffic and the magic "mix" of retail
  
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• Girl, 10, dies after suffering head injury at southern Alberta ski resort

  14-02-2018 19:41 via globalnews.ca
  A 10-year-old girl died in hospital Tuesday night after hitting a pole while skiing at a ski resort in southern Alberta.
  
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• 10-year-old girl fatally injured on school trip to Castle Ski Resort

  14-02-2018 19:32 via cbc.ca
  A 10-year-old girl on a school trip has died after she lost control while skiing at Castle Ski Resort in southwestern Alberta and hit a pole, suffering serious head injuries.
  
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• Parliament Hill rink wins dubious award for waste of taxpayer dollars

  14-02-2018 19:27 via globalnews.ca
  Here's the complete list of federal, provincial and municipal winners and nominees.
  
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• Should you nap at work? A sleep specialist says yes

  14-02-2018 19:13 via globalnews.ca
  You've probably thought about sneaking off for a nap at work. Now you can tell your boss it's doctor approved. Why a growing number of companies are encouraging employees to sleep on shift.
  
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• Edmonton ambulances, emergency rooms see 'big spike' in falls on icy sidewalks

  14-02-2018 19:13 via cbc.ca
  Ambulance crews and hospital emergency rooms were busy Tuesday dealing with 89 calls due to slips and falls because of icy sidewalks, say officials with Alberta Health Services.
  
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• Alberta RCMP offers reward for arrest of man wanted for 2006 murder

  14-02-2018 19:11 via globalnews.ca
  RCMP are offering a reward for information that leads to the arrest of Kevin Edward Brown, a man wanted for first-degree murder and kidnapping.
  
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• Alberta eyes pay grid, ceiling to rein in school superintendent salaries

  14-02-2018 18:59 via cbc.ca
  Until the province comes up with a way to limit rising salaries for school superintendents, Education Minister David Eggen will not be signing off on any new contracts.
  
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• Edmonton Eskimos season ticket holders asked to weigh in on name change

  14-02-2018 18:57 via globalnews.ca
  Some Edmonton Eskimos season ticket holders are being asked to weigh in on the team's name as part of a recent survey.
  
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• RCMP offers reward in arrest of man wanted in 2006 murder

  14-02-2018 18:36 via cbc.ca
  Alberta RCMP are offering a $5,000 reward in the ongoing search for a 35-year-old man accused in a decade-old homicide.
  
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• Divided New Democrats gathering in Ottawa looking ahead to 2019

  14-02-2018 18:05 via cbc.ca
  New Democrats from across the country will begin gathering in the national capital on Thursday, hoping to lay the groundwork for victory in next year's federal election — and to confront deep divisions and challenges within their party.
  
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• Blowing snow and cold temperatures return to Edmonton, central Alberta

  14-02-2018 17:28 via globalnews.ca
  Winter returned with a vengeance Wednesday in central Alberta, where RCMP were advising drivers not to head out on area roads because of icy conditions and blowing snow.
  
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• Blowing snow advisories issued for Edmonton, central Alberta

  14-02-2018 17:28 via globalnews.ca
  Winter returned with a vengeance Wednesday in central Alberta, where RCMP were advising drivers not to head out on area roads because of icy conditions and blowing snow.
  
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• Lights, camera, reaction: Legislature TV coming to a channel near you

  14-02-2018 17:00 via cbc.ca
  To the relief of insomniacs and political observers, the Alberta legislature will have its own dedicated television channel this spring.
  
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• City of Calgary wins lifetime achievement ‘Teddy Award’ for overall wasteful spending

  14-02-2018 16:50 via globalnews.ca
  The Canadian Taxpayer Federation on Wednesday awarded their annual Lifetime Achievement “Teddy Award” to the City of Calgary over their public art project.
  
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• Blowing snow creating challenges for World’s Longest Hockey Game

  14-02-2018 16:34 via globalnews.ca
  Clear overnight weather turned to blowing snow Wednesday morning at Saiker’s Acres. Kent Morrison was there, where players were batting through the conditions for the sixth day of the World’s Longest Hockey Game.
  
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• Central Alberta men could be sentenced to 75 years for Castor triple murder

  14-02-2018 16:24 via globalnews.ca
  An Alberta judge is expected to decide Wednesday whether two men who murdered three family members and burned their bodies should spend at least 75 years in prison.
  
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• 21K distracted driving tickets issued in 3 years in Edmonton

  14-02-2018 16:17 via globalnews.ca
  Edmonton police have handed out about 20 distracted driving tickets a day over the past three years, and say texting remains the biggest issue.
  
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• Police crack down on distracted drivers this Valentine's Day

  14-02-2018 16:14 via cbc.ca
  Edmonton police are reminding drivers to “practice safe text” this Valentine's Day.
  
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• Edmontonians worry proposed EPCOR solar farm could damage river valley

  14-02-2018 16:00 via cbc.ca
  EPCOR is proposing the development of a solar farm in Edmonton’s river valley that would power a west-end water treatment facility. Residents who live near the site say it’s a good project in a bad location.
  
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• Oldest player at World’s Longest Hockey Game plays for 6th time

  14-02-2018 15:00 via globalnews.ca
  At 56-years-old, Jouni Nieminen is the oldest player on the ice World's Longest Hockey Game happening this week at at Saiker's Acres in Strathcona County.
  
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• Enduring love: Grande Prairie still among Canada's most romantic cities

  14-02-2018 15:00 via cbc.ca
  For the second year in a row, the northern Alberta city has made Amazon Canada's list of the 20 most romantic cities in the country.
  
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• Sign outside Fort McMurray Islamic centre defaced

  14-02-2018 14:30 via cbc.ca
  RCMP in Fort McMurray are investigating after derogatory graffiti was left on a sign outside an Islamic centre that’s still under construction.
  
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• Parole key in judge's sentence for men in Alberta triple murder of family

  14-02-2018 14:30 via cbc.ca
  An Alberta judge is expected to decide today whether two men who murdered three family members and burned their bodies should spend at least 75 years in prison.
  
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• City commuting: It's not the destination, it's the journey

  14-02-2018 14:00 via cbc.ca
  As the city invests in better roads, more bike lanes and an expanded public transit system, the way we commute in Edmonton is evolving. CBC News joined four Edmontonians on their daily journey.
  
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• Edmonton early morning weather forecast: Wednesday, February 14, 2018

  14-02-2018 13:26 via globalnews.ca
  Here’s Mike Sobel’s Wednesday, February 14, 2018 early morning weather forecast for Edmonton, Alberta and the surrounding area.
  
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• Money123: A look at how taxes affect your savings outside an RRSP or TFSA

  14-02-2018 11:55 via globalnews.ca
  Not sure how taxes will affect your investments? We take a look at interest income, capital gains and dividends.
  
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• Billions at stake as banks, energy regulator head to Supreme Court

  14-02-2018 10:00 via cbc.ca
  The Supreme Court of Canada will hear a case this week that could determine whether industrial sites across the country are cleaned up when a company goes bankrupt.
  
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• Our YEG At Night: Where to find other single people in Edmonton on Valentine’s Day

  14-02-2018 07:20 via globalnews.ca
  Some say there’s a growing trend of single people getting together to celebrate Valentine’s Day. But some people would rather have just that one special Valentine to celebrate the day with. An Edmonton real estate firm decided to dig into some data to find out where in the city you’re most likely to find more...
  
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• Edmontonians grapple with dangerously icy roads and sidewalks

  14-02-2018 07:02 via globalnews.ca
  A big temperature swing brought rain to Edmonton on Tuesday. A freezing rain warning was issued and the precipitation made the city’s streets and sidewalks very slippery. Sarah Kraus reports.
  
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• Extreme cold warning issued for parts of northeastern Alberta

  14-02-2018 05:46 via globalnews.ca
  As parts of southern Alberta were getting blasted by blowing snow and parts of central Alberta were dangerously slick from freezing rain on Tuesday afternoon, Environment Canada issued an extreme cold warning for areas in the northeastern parts of the province.
  
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• Weed revenues on Edmonton mayor's wish list for Ottawa trip

  14-02-2018 04:43 via cbc.ca
  Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson will have a wish list in hand when he goes to Ottawa this week to make a final pitch for this year’s federal budget. Money for housing, transit, green infrastructure, and yes, cannabis, are all on that list.
  
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• Highway 1 to be closed near Revelstoke amid avalanche control on Wednesday morning

  14-02-2018 03:28 via globalnews.ca
  The closure is happening on an 18-kilometre stretch of highway.
  
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• Calgary Mexican restaurant Blanco on borrowed Taco Time

  14-02-2018 03:24 via globalnews.ca
  Calgary's Mexican restaurant Blanco received a cease and desist letter from Taco Time Canada's legal counsel that states they can no longer use the trademarked slogan "Taco Tuesday."
  
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• Servers dish on the top five things not to do at your Valentine's Day dinner

  14-02-2018 03:03
  Employees at Edmonton's most romantic restaurants weigh in on lessons learned firsthand on Valentine's Day. Coming in at number 2? Do. Not. Propose.
  
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• Elk Island schools cancel Wednesday morning buses

  14-02-2018 02:59 via cbc.ca
  Children attending Elk Island public and Catholic will not be able to catch buses to school Wednesday morning.
  
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• Elk Island Public Schools cancels Wednesday morning buses

  14-02-2018 02:59 via cbc.ca
  Children attending Elk Island Public Schools will not be able to catch buses to school Wednesday morning.
  
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• Global Edmonton MVP: Shyla Jans

  14-02-2018 02:53 via globalnews.ca
  Jack Haskins profiles Shyla Jans, a hockey player with the MacEwan Griffins, and explains why it’s so important for her to wear a jersey with the number 33 on it.
  
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• Former Edmonton man makes fake movie poster to find a downtown Toronto apartment

  14-02-2018 02:46 via cbc.ca
  The former Edmontonian tried to rent a one-bedroom house with six other people at $900 a month three years ago.
  
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• Edmonton Weather Forecast: Feb. 13

  14-02-2018 02:30 via globalnews.ca
  The Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018 weather forecast for Edmonton, Alberta and the surrounding area.
  
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• Why an Alberta company is encouraging employees to take naps on their shifts

  14-02-2018 02:18 via globalnews.ca
  How would you feel about taking a nap at work? Well, believe it or not, an Alberta company is actually encouraging employees to sleep on their shift. Su-Ling Goh explains why.
  
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