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• Grande Prairie group calls for judicial reform to protect Indigenous victims

  13-03-2018 23:53 via cbc.ca
  As high-profile court cases involving Indigenous victims spark protests across the country, a family in Grande Prairie is sharing its own story.
  
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• Edmonton Oilers look for eighth straight Battle of Alberta win

  13-03-2018 23:43 via globalnews.ca
  Connor McDavid has racked up 18 goals in his last 19 games and will be trying to lead the Edmonton Oilers to an eighth straight Battle of Alberta win.
  
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• The social media contract that takes parents beyond the basics

  13-03-2018 23:28 via globalnews.ca
  An Australian education writer has created a contract to get parents and their children talking about the responsibilities that come with social media membership.
  
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• The social media contract that goes beyond the basics

  13-03-2018 23:28 via globalnews.ca
  An Australian education writer has created a contract to get parents and their children talking about the responsibilities that come with social media membership.
  
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• Social media contract

  13-03-2018 23:25 via globalnews.ca
  According to a survey, only 50 per cent of Canadian parents have talked to their teens about social media. A former teacher and education writer is helping them spark conversations with a new social media contract. Laurel Gregory reports.
  
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• CAPP opposes threat to cut off oil to B.C. in Kinder Morgan battle

  13-03-2018 22:57 via cbc.ca
  The Canadian Association Petroleum Producers is throwing support behind Premier Rachel Notley's plan to push Trans Mountain forward, but warns certain techniques could harm, not help, industry.
  
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• 17-year-old dies in highway crash amid foggy conditions Tuesday: RCMP

  13-03-2018 22:55 via globalnews.ca
  RCMP believe fog may have contributed to a deadly collision in Alberta Tuesday morning,
  
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• Prescribing alcohol: why an Alberta hospital allows supervised drinking

  13-03-2018 22:54 via globalnews.ca
  Doctors at an Edmonton hospital are prescribing vodka to patients with severe alcoholism. The goal is to keep them in hospital to finish their medical treatments.
  
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• Pollution levels prompt special air quality statement for Edmonton area

  13-03-2018 22:29 via globalnews.ca
  The agency issued the alert because elevated pollution levels are “expected or occurring.”
  
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• Brazen early morning ATM theft at Edmonton bingo hall caught on video

  13-03-2018 22:24 via globalnews.ca
  The video shows two suspects breaking into Castledowns Bingo, hooking up the ATM to a pickup truck and driving away with the machine.
  
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• Kathleen Ganley switches ridings, so Joe Ceci can run in Calgary-Buffalo

  13-03-2018 22:10 via cbc.ca
  Two Calgary cabinet ministers announced Tuesday they are switching the ridings they plan to run for in the 2019 provincial election.
  
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• Edmonton police arrest ‘high-risk’ offender wanted on warrants

  13-03-2018 22:09 via globalnews.ca
  The 32-year-old was wanted for allegedly breaching conditions of his court order.
  
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• ATM theft at Edmonton bingo hall caught on surveillance

  13-03-2018 22:07 via globalnews.ca
  Surveillance video from a north Edmonton bingo hall shows the brazen theft of an ATM. It happened at Castledowns Bingo early Tuesday morning.
  
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• Median income higher in Edmonton than in Calgary last year, Stats Can reports

  13-03-2018 22:06 via cbc.ca
  The take home median income in Edmonton was $82,000 for families and unattached individuals in 2016, while the median income in Calgary was $67,700, according to data published Tuesday by Statistics Canada.
  
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• Median income higher in Edmonton than in Calgary in 2016, StatsCan reports

  13-03-2018 22:06 via cbc.ca
  The take home median income in Edmonton was $82,000 for families and unattached individuals in 2016, while the median income in Calgary was $67,700, according to data published Tuesday by Statistics Canada.
  
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• Median income higher in Edmonton than in Calgary in 2016, Stats Can reports

  13-03-2018 22:06 via cbc.ca
  The take home median income in Edmonton was $82,000 for families and unattached individuals in 2016, while the median income in Calgary was $67,700, according to data published Tuesday by Statistics Canada.
  
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• Sentencing hearing underway for man who kidnapped Edmonton businessman

  13-03-2018 21:28 via cbc.ca
  Alexander Davidoff wiped tears from his eyes Tuesday morning as he described the injuries that have haunted him since he was kidnapped and beaten five years ago.
  
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• Moved by homeless man, Spruce Grove business starts donation campaign

  13-03-2018 21:23 via globalnews.ca
  The owners of an Alberta store had a very emotional experience with a homeless man in their community. The meeting prompted them to start collecting — and matching — donations to help.
  
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• Projected cost of Edmonton’s Valley Line West LRT jumps by $440M

  13-03-2018 21:15 via globalnews.ca
  City staff have presented Edmonton city council with an updated design for the West LRT that includes seven changes and a much higher price tag.
  
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• Report indicates Calgary and Edmonton’s GDP could return to pre-recession levels this year

  13-03-2018 20:55 via globalnews.ca
  A new report indicates Alberta's economy is slowly continuing to improve.
  
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• Bob Layton: Those hooked on opioids have my empathy

  13-03-2018 20:25 via globalnews.ca
  Walking a mile in another person's shoes can be a great education.
  
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• Athabasca woman with three children in vehicle faces impaired driving charge

  13-03-2018 20:15 via cbc.ca
  A 34-year-old Athabasca woman is facing impaired driving and child intervention charges after she was stopped for speeding on the wrong side of a highway.
  
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• Alberta woman charged with impaired driving, speeding with 3 kids in vehicle

  13-03-2018 19:48 via globalnews.ca
  When police pulled the car over, they believed the woman was not only impaired, but also realized she had three children, a five-year-old and two six-year-olds, in the backseat.
  
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• University of Alberta engineering student building better bionic limbs

  13-03-2018 19:45 via cbc.ca
  Building brain-controlled bionic arms is just a day’s work for McNiel-Inyani Keri.
  
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• Alberta teacher turns classroom into year-long medieval-themed game

  13-03-2018 19:36 via globalnews.ca
  A teacher in Fort Saskatchewan has turned his classroom into a year-long game, suggesting teaching methods need to move away from memorization and find ways to compete in the fast-paced world. Shaye Ganam sits down with Scott Hebert to learn more about the method.
  
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• ‘No axe hanging over baseball’ in Edmonton: Mayor Don Iveson

  13-03-2018 19:00 via globalnews.ca
  One of baseball’s greats is calling on the Edmonton mayor and council to step to the plate to make sure the doors of RE/MAX Field stay open. Roberto Alomar says the future of baseball in Edmonton depends on it. Kendra Slugoski reports.
  
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• Citadel Theatre apologizes for past bullying and harassment

  13-03-2018 18:52 via globalnews.ca
  In a letter released on Tuesday, artistic director Daryl Cloran said he's heard from many artists with negative experiences, and promised that disrespectful behaviour will not be tolerated anymore.
  
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• Citadel Theatre apologizes to artists, staff after allegations of workplace harassment

  13-03-2018 18:27 via cbc.ca
  Edmonton's Citadel Theatre issued an apology Tuesday for any harassment artists and staff endured after several allegations were brought forward.
  
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• 2 NDP cabinet ministers from Calgary to seek re-election in new seats

  13-03-2018 18:26 via globalnews.ca
  Finance Minister Joe Ceci announced via Twitter Tuesday morning he will seek the nomination in Calgary-Buffalo, while Justice Minister Kathleen Ganley looks to Calgary-Mountain View.
  
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• Carbon tax costly 'political theatre,' says Jason Kenney

  13-03-2018 18:04 via cbc.ca
  Alberta's carbon tax is nothing more than an expensive piece of political theatre, says Jason Kenney, leader of the Official Opposition United Conservative Party.
  
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• Federal government officially throws support behind unified 2026 World Cup bid

  13-03-2018 17:25 via globalnews.ca
  Canada, Mexico and the U.S. are up against Morocco to host the men's soccer showcase. Their bid books go to FIFA at the end of the week with a decision to be made June 13.
  
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• Canadian government backs FIFA 2026 World Cup bid

  13-03-2018 17:01 via cbc.ca
  Minister of Sport and Persons With Disabilities Kirsty Duncan was on hand at BMO Field to announce the Canadian government's full support in the nation's joint bid for the FIFA 2026 World Cup.
  
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• Shadow Theatre Presents: Outside Mullingar

  13-03-2018 15:50 via globalnews.ca
  Anthony and Rosemary are two introverted misfits who struggle to express their life long love for each other while a land feud simmers between their families. See it at the Varscona Theatre.
  
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• Child sexual exploitation in Canada: survivors reveal terrifying reality

  13-03-2018 15:35 via globalnews.ca
  Survivors of sexual exploitation and human trafficking in Canada share their stories to raise awareness and help others.
  
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• Concert in Support of Mental Health

  13-03-2018 14:42 via globalnews.ca
  When you combine beautiful music and personal stories of those affected by mental health, the discussion about the issue becomes a lot easier. That’s the idea behind the Cresendo Concert.
  
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• Small gift to Spruce Grove homeless man sparks big campaign of generosity

  13-03-2018 14:30 via cbc.ca
  A small spontaneous gift to a homeless man in Spruce Grove has sparked a campaign of generosity that has raised thousands of dollars and reached all the way to India. Donations from the public have since grown into thousands of dollars in cash and gift cards from numerous stores.
  
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• More complaints about housing on northern Alberta reserve

  13-03-2018 14:00 via cbc.ca
  Six more people have come forward with complaints about housing on the northern Alberta reserve of Cold Lake First Nations.
  
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• Night of Artists Gala & The NOA Artwalk

  13-03-2018 13:42 via globalnews.ca
  Over the past 21 years, Night of Artists has grown from a one night event in a small community hall into a four day festival with over 2000 in attendance. See it this weekend at the Enjoy Centre.
  
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• Why young men are being left out of Alberta's economic recovery

  13-03-2018 13:00 via cbc.ca
  “The employment rates for women of all ages have remained largely stable both during and after the recession. And while older men saw declining employment during the recession, they have since recovered much of those losses.”
  
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• Roberto Alomar goes to bat for Edmonton's RE/MAX Field ballpark

  13-03-2018 13:00 via cbc.ca
  Hall of Fame baseball star Roberto Alomar wrote a letter to Mayor Don Iveson and city council to help secure the future of RE/MAX Field in Edmonton.
  
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• Councillor hears DATS users are being abandoned in the cold

  13-03-2018 13:00 via globalnews.ca
  Do you know of someone who was left at the curb by a DATS driver? Councillor Bev Esslinger has asked for a report after hearing about several instances where snow and cold has become an extra barrier for DATS users.
  
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• Fog Advisory issued for Medicine Hat, Suffield, Bow Island

  13-03-2018 06:23 via globalnews.ca
  Dense fog formed once again Monday in southeastern Alberta.
  
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• Mayor Iveson optimistic river valley trail in Rossdale will reopen east of Walterdale Bridge this year

  13-03-2018 05:42 via globalnews.ca
  Following city administration's presentation of a report to Executive Committee on Monday about the status of Edmonton's river valley trail closures and cautions, Mayor Don Iveson sounded confident that a popular stretch of trail near the Walterdale Bridge will reopen some time this year.
  
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• Little Warriors – Be Brave Luncheon

  13-03-2018 05:00 via globalnews.ca
  Help children who have been sexually abused take back their childhood. By attending the 6th Annual Be Brave Luncheon on May 2, 2018 you will help us continue to give children the treatment and support they need and deserve. We are pleased to welcome Meredith Graham as our keynote speaker this year. Meredith has journeyed through...
  
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• Crown appeals Klaus triple-homicide sentences, wants killers to serve 75 years without parole

  13-03-2018 03:02 via cbc.ca
  The Crown wants two central Alberta men convicted in a triple homicide to serve three consecutive 25-year sentences before they are eligible for parole, according to documents filed with the Alberta Court of Appeal in Calgary.
  
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• Fog advisory issued for parts of southern and central Alberta

  13-03-2018 03:01 via globalnews.ca
  Environment Canada issued a fog advisory for parts of east-central and southeastern Alberta on Monday night.
  
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• Edmonton woman wants to reach everybody with naloxone training

  13-03-2018 02:19 via cbc.ca
  Abby Blackburn’s harm reduction and naloxone kit training sessions started as a tool to help her friends in the punk community stay safe from the potentially deadly effects of opioids.
  
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• Group representing Alberta counsellors and therapists calls for more regulation of profession

  13-03-2018 02:08 via globalnews.ca
  A professional associations alliance for Alberta counsellors and therapists is calling on the provincial government to regulate their professions to ensure accountability and that Albertans receive "appropriate" mental health services when they need them.
  
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• Global Edmonton weather forecast: March 12

  13-03-2018 01:30 via globalnews.ca
  Meteorologist Jesse Beyer has our seven-day weather forecast beginning Monday, March 12.
  
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• Crown appeals concurrent sentences for men who murdered Alberta family

  13-03-2018 01:25 via globalnews.ca
  The Crown had argued that the two men deserved the maximum of 75 years without hope of parole for what the prosecution called a "contract killing of sorts."
  
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