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• RCMP in Beaumont converge on northwest neighbourhood after firearms complaint

  23-04-2018 23:53 via cbc.ca
  There is a heavy police presence in the Beauridge neighbourhood of Beaumont as police deal with a call about a disturbance involving firearms.
  
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• Beaumont RCMP arrest man after firearms complaint

  23-04-2018 23:53 via cbc.ca
  A 35-year-old man was arrested after police were called to a home earlier Monday for a disturbance involving firearms.
  
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• How much more development can Edmonton Oilers expect from Tyler Benson? - Edmonton Journal

  23-04-2018 23:28 via edmontonjournal.com
  How much more development can Edmonton Oilers expect from Tyler Benson?
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  Iiro Pakarinen is reportedly leaving the Oilers for the KHL, while goalie Mikko Koskinen is reportedly coming to the Oilers from the KHL. David Staples and Bruce McCurdy dig into both moves, and whether or not Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli is finally ...
  
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• Edmonton defence lawyers watch Legal Aid funding talks, no plans for job action - Edmonton Journal

  23-04-2018 23:11 via edmontonjournal.com
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  Edmonton defence lawyers watch Legal Aid funding talks, no plans for job action
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  Edmonton defence lawyers are echoing calls by Calgary attorneys for increased funding for Legal Aid Alberta. Supplied / Supplied. Share Adjust Comment Print. Defence lawyers in Edmonton who take on Legal Aid cases won't follow the lead of their Calgary ...
  
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• 'Uptick in crime' spurs south Edmonton community to seek solution - CBC.ca

  23-04-2018 22:53 via cbc.ca
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  'Uptick in crime' spurs south Edmonton community to seek solution
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  Residents of a south Edmonton neighbourhood are alarmed by an "uptick in crime" in recent months, says the president of the Malmo Plains Community League. 'We're trending in the wrong direction,' community league president says. CBC News · Posted: Apr ...
  
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• Roxy Theatre rebuild gets $2.5M from Alberta government

  23-04-2018 22:50 via cbc.ca
  The rebirth of Edmonton's beloved Roxy Theatre got closer to reality on Monday after the Alberta government announced a funding injection of $2.5 million.
  
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• Laws could reduce stray dog problems on First Nations: conference

  23-04-2018 22:44 via globalnews.ca
  An Alberta First Nation that brought in laws to deal with packs of feral dogs says the strategy could be used on other reserves across the country.
  
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• Alberta man blinded from 'super-rare' disease regains sight thanks to donations

  23-04-2018 22:04 via cbc.ca
  Kevin Michael-Gagne is thrilled to be able to get lost in IKEA and find his own way out again.
  
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• Legendary broadcaster Bob Layton appointed to Western Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame

  23-04-2018 21:15 via globalnews.ca
  A familiar voice - and face - around Edmonton, Bob Layton has been on 630 CHED for over 30 years.
  
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• Emergency alerts in effect for flooding in parts of Alberta

  23-04-2018 21:04 via cbc.ca
  Several communities in Alberta are dealing with massive flooding, prompting local states of emergency and forcing residents to get creative with their commuting.
  
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• Beiseker declares state of local emergency due to overland flooding

  23-04-2018 20:40 via globalnews.ca
  Several towns and counties across Alberta have been declaring states of local emergency in recent weeks due to flooding
  
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• Who made my clothes?: Fashion Revolution Week focusing on ethical clothing production

  23-04-2018 20:38 via globalnews.ca
  Fashion Revolution Week shines light on how consumers and industry can move towards an ethical and sustainable fashion. Claire Theaker-Brown and Janis Galloway joined Jennifer Crosby to explain.
  
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• Jewelry chain opening first Edmonton store - Edmonton Journal

  23-04-2018 20:27 via edmontonjournal.com
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  Jewelry chain opening first Edmonton store
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  Regina-based jewelry company Hillberg & Berk is holding the grand opening Saturday of its Edmonton flagship location at Southgate Centre. The 80-square-metre store will feature the firm's Sparkle Collection, and includes space to host special events ...
  
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• Significant spring flooding triggers state of local emergency in Lamont County

  23-04-2018 20:16 via globalnews.ca
  For the first time ever, Elk Island Public Schools was forced to cancel school bus routes for all of Lamont County on Monday due to flooding.
  
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• 'Uptick in crime' spurs south Edmonton community to seek solution

  23-04-2018 20:11 via cbc.ca
  Residents of a south Edmonton neighbourhood are alarmed by an "uptick in crime" in recent months, says the president of the Malmo Plains Community League.
  
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• Edmonton time capsules opened to reveal 111 year YMCA history

  23-04-2018 20:06 via globalnews.ca
  Two time capsules from 1907 and 1951 were opened at the downtown Edmonton YMCA and displayed to the public for the first time on Monday morning.
  
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• Groat Road Bridge construction work now underway in central Edmonton

  23-04-2018 20:05 via globalnews.ca
  Major construction along Groat Road began Monday, and will continue for the next two and a half years. Kendra Slugoski was in the area with more of the details.
  
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• Sask. legislation to potentially block BC oil exports expected Monday

  23-04-2018 20:03 via globalnews.ca
  Following Alberta's lead, Saskatchewan's legislation to potentially block energy exports is expected Monday afternoon due to the ongoing feud over the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion.
  
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• Insurance industry set to release new neighbourhood-level flood maps for Edmonton - Edmonton Journal

  23-04-2018 19:45 via edmontonjournal.com
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  Insurance industry set to release new neighbourhood-level flood maps for Edmonton
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  A Parkallen street near 63 ave. and 111st. is flooded after another heavy overnight rain in Edmonton, July 14, 2012. Bruce Edwards / Edmonton Journal. Share Adjust Comment Print. Edmonton residents who need overland flood insurance the most either don ...
  
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• 'Nobody's seen anything like this': 10 dead, 15 injured in north Toronto van ramming attack

  23-04-2018 19:38 via cbc.ca
  Ten people are dead and 15 others are injured after a van driver plowed into a number of pedestrians Monday in north Toronto. CBC News has learned Alek Minassian, 25, of Richmond Hill, Ont., is the alleged driver in the attack.
  
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• 9 dead, 16 injured as pedestrians struck 'one after one' in north Toronto van attack

  23-04-2018 19:38 via cbc.ca
  Nine people are dead and 16 others are injured after a van driver plowed into a number of pedestrians Monday in north Toronto. CBC News has learned Alek Minassian, 25, of Richmond Hill, Ont., is the alleged driver in the attack.
  
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• 9 dead, 16 injured after van strikes pedestrians in north Toronto

  23-04-2018 19:38 via cbc.ca
  Nine people are dead and 16 others are injured after a van struck a number of pedestrians Monday in the Yonge Street and Finch Avenue area in north Toronto.
  
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• Kingston Wrestler wins gold at nationals

  23-04-2018 19:22 via globalnews.ca
  Kingston’s Natalie Vecchio wins a gold medal in the Greco-Roman division at the Canadian Junior Wrestling championships
  
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• Four-year Oiler Iiro Pakarinen reported heading for KHL | Edmonton ... - Edmonton Journal

  23-04-2018 19:05 via edmontonjournal.com
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  Four-year Oiler Iiro Pakarinen reported heading for KHL | Edmonton ...
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  More changes around the margins of the Edmonton Oilers are in the offing this morning, with word from hockey writer Pekka Jalonen of the Finnish sports website Iltalehti that veteran depth forward Iiro Pakarinen is leaving the Edmonton Oilers for the KHL.and more »
  
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• 106th Grey Cup Festival

  23-04-2018 18:39 via globalnews.ca
  630 CHED is proud to be the official Radio Presenter of the 106th Grey Cup Festival. The Nissan TITAN Street Festival will be located along Jasper Avenue. In 2018, Nissan Canada will continue to act as the official vehicle of the Edmonton Eskimos, the CFL, the Grey Cup championship and the Grey Cup Festival. “Nissan’s...
  
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• On a roll: Edmonton teen strikes perfect bowling score - CBC.ca

  23-04-2018 18:15 via cbc.ca
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  On a roll: Edmonton teen strikes perfect bowling score
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  Twelve strikes in a row is perfection, as the bowling kingpins say. Garrett Wong achieved a rare feat Saturday by bowling a perfect game of 300 during the Ed's Bowling Youth League Championship at West Edmonton Mall. "It was surreal," the 18-year-old ...
  
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• Tip leads to arrest of Southgate Centre murder suspect in Lac La Biche

  23-04-2018 18:10 via cbc.ca
  A man wanted in the death of Southgate Centre store owner Iain Armstrong during a theft last week has been arrested in Lac La Biche.
  
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• Suspect in fatal Southgate Centre assault arrested in Lac La Biche

  23-04-2018 18:10 via cbc.ca
  A man wanted in the death of Southgate Centre store owner Iain Armstrong during a theft last week has been arrested in Lac La Biche.
  
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• Southgate Centre attack suspect wanted for murder has been arrested

  23-04-2018 17:46 via globalnews.ca
  Jordan Martin Cushnie, 23, who was wanted for second-degree murder in a fatal attack on a 61-year-old man at a south Edmonton shopping mall was arrested this weekend.
  
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• Water rising, caution urged, as spring runoff flows into Alberta village

  23-04-2018 17:24 via globalnews.ca
  Spring runoff flowing over several roads and streets and drainage ditches running at capacity have prompted an emergency alert for a small northwestern Alberta community.
  
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• Next To New Sale

  23-04-2018 17:22 via globalnews.ca
  The Highlands United Church is hosting their fabulous NEXT TO NEW sale Saturday April 28th from 10am to 3pm! Come find a treasure or two at the Highlands United Church annual Next-to-New Sale, Saturday, April 28 from 10am – 3pm. You’ll find housewares & linens, antiques & collectibles, books, tapes & CDs, small appliances & electronics,...
  
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• Paralyzed Edmonton toddler moves from homemade Bumbo wheelchair to treadmill

  23-04-2018 16:56 via globalnews.ca
  An Edmonton girl who made headlines and melted hearts with her homemade Bumbo seat wheelchair is hitting the gym and walking - with the help of machines.
  
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• Paralyzed Edmonton toddler moves from homemade wheelchair to treadmill - The Globe and Mail

  23-04-2018 16:55 via theglobeandmail.com
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  Paralyzed Edmonton toddler moves from homemade wheelchair to treadmill
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  Evelyn Moore sings the alphabet song as her tiny running shoes plunk down on the treadmill. The paralyzed 2 1/2-year old is strapped to the machine with a special harness, as two health workers lift her legs up and down to complete each step. “All done ...
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• Alberta government to make announcement on Roxy Theatre rebuild

  23-04-2018 16:15 via globalnews.ca
  Two months after Edmonton and the federal government gave money to get the rebuild going on Roxy Theatre, the province will make an announcement on the facility's future.
  
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• Institute for the Advancement of Aboriginal Women: Esquao Awards

  23-04-2018 16:11 via globalnews.ca
  The IAAW presents the Esquao Awards. The 23rd annual ceremony recognizes the achievements of Aboriginal women and raises awareness about the challenges and obstacles they continue to face in society.
  
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• Edmonton's next 10-year arts and heritage plan strives to include Indigenous perspectives - CBC.ca

  23-04-2018 16:04 via cbc.ca
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  Edmonton's next 10-year arts and heritage plan strives to include Indigenous perspectives
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  Incorporating Indigenous perspectives into the city's vision for arts and heritage will help tell a more complete story of Edmonton's past, a local historian says. 'Art making and cultural practices are integrated into Indigenous communities. They're ...
  
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• On a roll: Edmonton teen strikes perfect bowling score

  23-04-2018 16:00 via cbc.ca
  Only two other Edmonton youth have accomplished the perfect game in the last 15 years, the teen's former coach says
  
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• Alberta Women Entrepreneurs: 2018 AWE Achievement Awards

  23-04-2018 15:48 via globalnews.ca
  Supporting women through all stages of business, the Alberta Women Entrepreneurs will celebrate several outstanding women in business, including the Celebration of Achievement award.
  
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• How debt and poor credit affects Albertans in common-law relationships

  23-04-2018 15:40 via globalnews.ca
  According to Statistics Canada, more than a fifth of Canadians are living in a common-law situation. With that number on the rise, licensed insolvency trustee Freida Richer explained why it’s important those couples are aware of some little known debt facts.
  
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• Edmonton's next 10-year arts and heritage plan strives to include Indigenous perspectives

  23-04-2018 15:00 via cbc.ca
  Incorporating Indigenous perspectives into the city's vision for arts and heritage will help tell a more complete story of Edmonton's past, a local historian says.
  
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• Humboldt Broncos families surprised obituaries are on website selling services

  23-04-2018 14:53 via globalnews.ca
  Eleven of the 16 people who died in the Humboldt Broncos bus crash are listed on the website, which family members say they never agreed to have posted.
  
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• Baby prep 911 with family expert Kathy Buckworth

  23-04-2018 14:44 via globalnews.ca
  For any new parent, bringing home baby can often be a confusing and stressful ordeal. Fortunately, family expert Kathy Buckworth has put together a list of great products to help welcome your little bundle of joy into the home.
  
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• Edmonton weather: This week is going to be absolutely ... GLORIOUS - Edmonton Journal

  23-04-2018 14:24 via edmontonjournal.com
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  Edmonton weather: This week is going to be absolutely ... GLORIOUS
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  Jay The Juggling Magician performs magic for revelers during the 4/20 marijuana rally at the Alberta Legislature in Edmonton, on Friday, April 20, 2018. Ian Kucerak / Postmedia. Share Adjust Comment Print. A look at today's Edmonton weather by ...
  
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• Duchess of Cambridge gives birth to a baby boy

  23-04-2018 14:13 via globalnews.ca
  The Duchess of Cambridge gave birth to her third child Monday morning. Global National’s Jeff Semple joined Global News Morning Edmonton live from St. Mary’s Hospital in London with Will and Kate’s happy news.
  
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• Developers snatch up assets of failed Alberta homebuilder ReidBuilt at discounted prices

  23-04-2018 14:00 via cbc.ca
  Nearly six months after a major Alberta homebuilder was forced into receivership, a court appointed receiver is in the process of selling more than 100 ReidBuilt Homes properties in Calgary and Edmonton — largely at discounted prices.
  
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• Computer repairs took up to a year at Edmonton shop, say frustrated customers

  23-04-2018 14:00 via cbc.ca
  Some customers of Geeks on Whyte Computer Repair are frustrated with lengthy repair times of four months to a year.
  
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• More help needed for rural domestic violence victims in Alberta

  23-04-2018 13:30 via cbc.ca
  Alberta continues to have some of the highest rates of domestic violence across Canada but much of it happens far away from big cities.
  
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• Edmonton early morning weather forecast: Monday, April 23, 2018

  23-04-2018 13:24 via globalnews.ca
  Here’s Mike Sobel’s Monday, April 23, 2018 early morning weather forecast for Edmonton, Alberta and the surrounding area.
  
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• Melissa Etheridge

  23-04-2018 13:00 via globalnews.ca
  Melissa Etheridge is one of rock music’s great female icons. Her critically acclaimed eponymous debut album was certified double platinum. Etheridge’s popularity built around such memorable songs as “Bring Me Some Water,” “No Souvenirs” and “Ain’t It Heavy” for which she won her first Grammy for Best Female Rock Vocal. Etheridge hit her commercial and...
  
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• Die-Nasty

  23-04-2018 06:00 via globalnews.ca
  Join the whole Die-Nasty family for a thrilling, radical, righteous, tubular season of diamonds, oil, Olympiads, cat-fights, bedrooms and boardroom   …but mostly GREED, SEDUCTION, BETRAYAL… AND REVENGE!
  
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