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• Thieves in Edmonton target catalytic converters, diesel particulate filters

  21-02-2018 23:35 via cbc.ca
  Thieves are stealing catalytic converters and diesel particulate filters from pickup trucks in Edmonton.
  
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• Danielle Smith: Is a referendum the best way to decide on the 2026 Olympics?

  21-02-2018 23:13 via globalnews.ca
  Calgarians deserve a referendum. The city should start planning for it.
  
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• Edmonton mother argues she's not criminally responsible for daughter's death

  21-02-2018 23:11 via cbc.ca
  An Edmonton woman says she was so severely affected by mental illness that she did not understand her actions when she repeatedly stabbed her 21-year-old daughter in 2016, court heard on Wednesday.
  
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• Could the next Olympics have a Team Indigenous? 2 chiefs think so

  21-02-2018 22:36 via cbc.ca
  Two Canadian chiefs were in Pyeongchang, South Korea, last week to speak to Olympic officials about the possibility of entering a team of Indigenous North American athletes at future games.
  
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• Combative sports ban could be lifted by city council next week

  21-02-2018 22:18 via cbc.ca
  City council may soon lift the ban on combative sports in Edmonton, which fighters and promoters say has hurt their livelihoods.
  
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• Alberta government says B.C. breaking ‘rules of confederation’ in full page newspaper ad

  21-02-2018 22:13 via globalnews.ca
  Alberta has taken out a full page advertisement in the Vancouver Sun, Province newspaper, Victoria Times-Colonist, the Globe and Mail and the National Post pointing fingers at NDP premier John Horgan and his B.C. government. 
  
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• Alberta anglers fear stream closures coming, blame industry, recreation

  21-02-2018 22:11 via globalnews.ca
  Some Alberta anglers are worried that the province will ban fishing in a number of popular rivers over fears of declining fish stocks. 
  
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• Looking for work? Jobs in management, health, and science sectors taking long time to fill, StatsCan says

  21-02-2018 21:25 via cbc.ca
  While many Saskatchewan and Alberta residents struggle to find employment, data released by Statistics Canada suggests there are opportunities in management, health, and science sectors — and these jobs are taking a long time to be filled.
  
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• Alberta touts 'shared goals' on climate change in B.C. newspaper ads

  21-02-2018 21:22 via cbc.ca
  The Alberta government placed full-page newspaper advertisements in British Columbia newspapers Wednesday that tout the provinces’ shared goals on climate change and jobs, the latest tactic in a campaign to get the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion built to the Pacific coast.
  
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• Messy parenting moments end up online, but should they?

  21-02-2018 20:40 via globalnews.ca
  From restaurant tantrums to spit in the face, parenthood can be messy. And in this day and age, a lot of those moments end up online. But should they? Jennifer Crosby talks to Family Matters reporter Laurel Gregory about “hot mess” parenting.
  
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• Industry group to challenge Alberta's ban on B.C. wine, deeming it 'unconstitutional'

  21-02-2018 20:30 via cbc.ca
  The B.C. Wine Institute says it is seeking an injunction against Alberta’s ban on vintages from this province.
  
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• 'All Canadians should be concerned:' B.C. Wine Institute launches challenge to Alberta ban

  21-02-2018 20:30 via cbc.ca
  The B.C. Wine Institute says it is seeking an injunction against Alberta’s ban on vintages from this province.
  
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• Edmonton Eskimos GM ‘a little indifferent’ on negotiation list reveal

  21-02-2018 20:23 via globalnews.ca
  This list has never been public. It changes almost daily but could eventually make up about 25 per cent of the average CFL roster. 
  
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• Edmonton mother pleads not guilty in second-degree murder trial

  21-02-2018 20:00 via globalnews.ca
  The second-degree murder trial for an Edmonton mother accused of killing her 21-year-old daughter began on Wednesday. The defence is arguing the accused, Christine Longridge, was not criminally responsible. Julia Wong has the details. WARNING: This story contains graphic content and may be disturbing to viewers.
  
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• The 'road ahead' for Alberta voters as CBC surveys motivations and polarization in lead up to next election

  21-02-2018 19:39 via cbc.ca
  "The job of a public broadcaster is to take the data available and explain it, to help Albertans understand the context of this moment, and understand one another." CBC Calgary partners with pollster to chart the political motivations in Alberta, more than a year away from the next provincial election.
  
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• Second inmate dies within days of another at Drumheller Institution

  21-02-2018 19:39 via globalnews.ca
  It’s the second death at the federal prison in just three days.
  
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• BC Wine Institute seeking injunction against Alberta ban of B.C. wine

  21-02-2018 19:35 via globalnews.ca
  The BC Wine Institute says it's seeking an injunction against the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission regarding its ban on importing B.C. wines.
  
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• Eskimos sign 3 players including veteran receiver Rory Kohlert

  21-02-2018 19:29 via globalnews.ca
  On Wednesday, the Edmonton Eskimos added three players to their roster including veteran Canadian receiver Rory Kohlert.
  
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• Edmonton councillors recommend lifting combative sports moratorium - Globalnews.ca

  21-02-2018 19:25 via globalnews.ca
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  Edmonton councillors recommend lifting combative sports moratorium
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  Vancouver-born MMA fighter Angela Lee, right, is shown in this handout image during a third-round stoppage of Jenny Huang on March 11. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO. X. - A A +. Listen. City councillors are recommending that a moratorium on combative sports in ...
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• Edmonton councillors recommend lifting combative sports moratorium

  21-02-2018 19:24 via globalnews.ca
  City councillors are recommending that a moratorium on combative sports in Edmonton that was put in place on Dec. 8, 2017 be lifted.
  
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• Blinded by rare disorder, Alberta man fundraising to regain vision

  21-02-2018 19:18 via cbc.ca
  Kevin Michael-Gagner woke up one December morning to realize the vision in his right eye had turned into a "black hole."
  
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• Edmonton Talk Back: Scott McKeen wrestles with Edmonton's role in fighting addiction - Edmonton Journal

  21-02-2018 19:09 via edmontonjournal.com
  Edmonton Talk Back: Scott McKeen wrestles with Edmonton's role in fighting addiction
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  Ward 6 Coun. Scott McKeen will be on Edmonton Talk Back on Thursday to discuss what Edmonton can do about the fentanyl crisis. David Bloom / Postmedia. Share Adjust Comment Print. Scott McKeen knows what addiction can feel like. The Ward 6 councillor ...
  
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• How one teen’s dying wish is helping make a difference in the lives of other sick kids

  21-02-2018 18:59 via globalnews.ca
  The Children's Wish Foundation has created an apparel line called King Jay in memory of Jayden, whose dying wish was to create a sneaker inspired by his idol LeBron James, a.k.a King James.
  
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• Police cleared of wrongdoing in arrest of fatal river valley stabbing suspect

  21-02-2018 18:20 via cbc.ca
  Edmonton police officers who Tasered a 20-year-old man during the hunt for a suspect in a deadly stabbing in the river valley two years ago have been cleared of any wrongdoing.
  
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• Edmonton police won’t face charges after suspect injured in 2016 homicide investigation

  21-02-2018 18:14 via globalnews.ca
  Edmonton police were permitted to use "as much force as was reasonably necessary" in the takedown of a suspect during a homicide investigation in the fall of 2016, according to ASIRT.
  
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• Cheap Eats Edmonton - Van Loc Vietnamese Submarine - Edmonton Journal

  21-02-2018 17:00 via edmontonjournal.com
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  Cheap Eats Edmonton - Van Loc Vietnamese Submarine
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  Most street-smart foodies know about the ubiquitous Vietnamese submarine sandwich known as Bahn Mi. On a quiet side street in Edmonton's Chinatown there is a shop that has been serving these delectable sandwiches since 1997. Larry Wong, Edmonton ...
  
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• Laundry detergent pods dangerous for pets

  21-02-2018 16:49 via globalnews.ca
  Dr. Ted Purcell from the Edmonton Humane Society is back with a Shepherd cross named Sophie and a domestic short-hair cat named Sky. Plus, he talks about the dangers of laundry detergent pods for pets.
  
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• Edmonton bylaw changes under consideration ahead of cannabis legalization - Edmonton Journal

  21-02-2018 16:43 via edmontonjournal.com
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  Edmonton bylaw changes under consideration ahead of cannabis legalization
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  Amendments to the zoning bylaw, business licence bylaw, public places bylaw and waste management bylaw will be considered at the community and public services committee meeting on Wednesday. Hina Alam More from Hina Alam. Published on: February 21 ...
  
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• How much screen time should young children have?

  21-02-2018 16:11 via globalnews.ca
  A new Canadian study says many parents are ignoring the latest recommendations about screen time for children age two and under.
  
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• Steve Martin and Martin Short

  21-02-2018 16:00 via globalnews.ca
  Just For Laughs is thrilled to announce that comedy legends Steve Martin and Martin Short will be coming to Alberta with their show “An Evening You Will Forget For The Rest Of Your Life” in Edmonton on Friday, August 3 at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium!
  
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• Contest aims to lure city folk to small-town B.C. with Canada Day trip to Kaslo

  21-02-2018 15:45 via cbc.ca
  Competition hopes to highlight the province's 'spectacular, very cool, very welcoming small towns.'
  
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• Ask the doctor: Irregular heart beats and atrial fibrillation

  21-02-2018 15:41 via globalnews.ca
  Most Wednesday mornings, we take a few minutes to highlight some of the health issues that you and your family may face. This week, Dr. Sarah Burton-Macleod talks about atrial fibrillation.
  
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• Trial begins for Edmonton mother accused of second-degree murder in daughter's death - Globalnews.ca

  21-02-2018 15:36 via globalnews.ca
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  Trial begins for Edmonton mother accused of second-degree murder in daughter's death
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  A vigil for Rachael Longridge will start at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the University of Alberta campus. Courtesy/Danielle Bourque. X. - A A +. Listen. A three-day trial is set to begin Wednesday morning for an Edmonton mother charged in her daughter's ...
  
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• Trial begins for Edmonton mother accused of second-degree murder in daughter’s death

  21-02-2018 15:35 via globalnews.ca
  Christine Longridge is charged with second-degree murder in the December 2016 death of her daughter, Rachael Longridge.
  
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• 'We played not to lose': Browbeaten Oilers defeated 3-2 in Bruins comeback

  21-02-2018 15:05 via cbc.ca
  Cam Talbot lay on his belly for several seconds, facing his own net.
  
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• Family of Fort McMurray pedestrians killed in collision disappointed after criminal charges stayed

  21-02-2018 15:00 via cbc.ca
  Emotions range from puzzlement to disgust for family members of two pedestrians killed in a collision in September in Fort McMurray less than a week after the charges were stayed.
  
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• Edmonton chemistry teacher uses pig’s tongue in science experiment

  21-02-2018 14:43 via globalnews.ca
  The wonders of science can easily capture the curiosity of every age level. This month, chemistry teacher Michael Ng uses a pig’s tongue in his experiment.
  
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• Edmonton weather: Cover up, wind chill is nasty this morning - Edmonton Journal

  21-02-2018 14:40 via edmontonjournal.com
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  Edmonton weather: Cover up, wind chill is nasty this morning
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  Pedestrians make their way through the bitter cold, in the University area of Edmonton on Tuesday Dec. 6, 2016. Windchill made it feel like -27. Bloom, David / Postmedia. Share Adjust Comment Print. Wednesday's forecast is calling for a mix of sun and ...
  
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• Beaverlodge pushes province for new municipal hospital

  21-02-2018 14:00 via cbc.ca
  The northwest Alberta town of Beaverlodge is calling on the province to replace its hospital, the oldest AHS-operated health facility in the province.
  
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• Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir ‘on top of the world’ after Olympic gold

  21-02-2018 13:42 via globalnews.ca
  Fresh off another Olympic ice dance gold, Canada’s Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir join Kent Morrison and Erin Chalmers live from South Korea. The pair says they’re extremely fortunate to get to represent Canada.
  
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• Edmontonian recognized for helping save Jews during WWII

  21-02-2018 13:17 via globalnews.ca
  Now 87 years old, Harty van Engelen was just 13 when his parents started providing safe refuge to Jewish people during the Second World War.
  
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• Olympic wake-up call: Day 12 news you might have missed from the Winter Games

  21-02-2018 10:48 via cbc.ca
  Here's a quick recap of all the important Olympic news you might have missed overnight, and a look at what's still to come later today.
  
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• Orphan well clean-up costs could sting Alberta taxpayers if regulator loses court battle

  21-02-2018 10:00 via cbc.ca
  The soaring number of abandoned oil and gas wells across Alberta is overwhelming the industry-backed fund that pays to clean them up — and now there's concern taxpayers could share in that burden if the province's energy regulator loses a crucial appeal at Canada's top court.
  
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• As federal Phoenix payroll fiasco hits 2-year mark, families continue to bear brunt of it

  21-02-2018 10:00 via cbc.ca
  Two years after the federal government launched Phoenix, public servants and their families across the country continue to suffer under the problem-plagued pay system, with no fix in sight.
  
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• Player grades: Edmonton Oilers turn usual script on its head, still ... - Edmonton Journal

  21-02-2018 09:56 via edmontonjournal.com
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  Player grades: Edmonton Oilers turn usual script on its head, still ...
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  Oilers blew a second-intermission lead for the first time all season, as the visiting Boston Bruins came all the way back to steal it, 3-2 in regulation.
  Boston Bruins spoil Cam Talbot's terrific night, grind out win over Edmonton OilersEdmonton Sun
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  David Krejci leads Boston Bruins to 3-2 rally over Edmonton OilersRed Dee
  
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• Israel honours Edmontonian whose family saved lives of Jews in Second World War

  21-02-2018 07:31 via globalnews.ca
  Tue, Feb 20: An Edmontonian was honoured by Israel on Tuesday night for his family’s work in saving the lives of five Jews during the Second World Ward. Sarah Kraus has the story.
  
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• RCMP arrest 14 wanted people in 4 days in Athabasca and Westlock areas

  21-02-2018 06:43 via globalnews.ca
  Fourteen people who were wanted by police were arrested by the RCMP's Eastern Alberta Warrant Apprehension Team over the long weekend.
  
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• Bruins rally late to defeat Oilers

  21-02-2018 06:17 via cbc.ca
  David Krejci scored the winner with just over a minute remaining as the Boston Bruins rallied for a 3-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday.
  
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• Boston Bruins dominate the third to beat Edmonton Oilers

  21-02-2018 05:55 via globalnews.ca
  The Bruins rallied in the third to beat the Oilers.
  
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• Edmonton public school board calls on province to phase out ... - CBC.ca

  21-02-2018 05:19 via cbc.ca
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  Edmonton public school trustees voted Tuesday to ask the province to phase out funding for private schools.
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