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• Man charged in connection to gun call that placed Beaumont schools on ‘hold and secure’

  25-04-2018 23:59 via globalnews.ca
  A 35-year-old man has been charged with uttering threats and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose after an incident that shut down two Edmonton-area schools Monday.
  
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• Alberta’s top court rejects anti-abortion group’s bid for bus ad in Grande Prairie

  25-04-2018 23:51 via globalnews.ca
  Alberta's top court has dismissed the appeal of a group that wanted to run a graphic anti-abortion ad on transit buses in northwestern Alberta.
  
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• Danielle Smith: David Suzuki honorary degree enrages Albertans

  25-04-2018 23:46 via globalnews.ca
  I don’t know about you, but I stopped thinking of David Suzuki as a real scientist about two decades ago, writes Danielle Smith.
  
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• Cenovus Energy posts $914M loss, contemplates slowing new oilsands project

  25-04-2018 23:24 via globalnews.ca
  Cenovus Energy Inc. says it will consider slowing development of a 50,000-barrel-per-day oilsands expansion project that it started building early last year if there isn't meaningful progress on increasing pipeline capacity out of Alberta.
  
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• Notley calls U of A Suzuki decision ‘tone deaf’ but supports university independence and debate

  25-04-2018 22:31 via globalnews.ca
  While she doesn't agree with it personally, Premier Notley said it is the university's right to make a decision about awarding David Suzuki an honorary degree and also to defend it.
  
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• Global News wins 11 regional Edward R. Murrow Awards

  25-04-2018 22:22 via globalnews.ca
  Global News has won 11 regional Edward R. Murrow awards in Alberta, B.C. and Saskatchewan for outstanding achievement in electronic journalism, the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) announced on Wednesday.
  
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• Three planes make emergency roadway landings in 72 hours: What’s going on?

  25-04-2018 22:19 via globalnews.ca
  A recent series of roadway landings have left federal officials sratching their heads.
  
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• We’ve come a long way, baby: How the Alberta legislature went from having no policies about parents to some very real changes

  25-04-2018 21:54 via globalnews.ca
  When Stephanie McLean went looking for the Alberta legislature workplace policies on parental leave she found nothing at all. Here’s how things have changed since she became the first Alberta MLA to give birth while in office
  
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• Minister Brandy Payne on the two sides of parenting and politics: ‘It’s doable. You’ll miss your kids’

  25-04-2018 21:54 via globalnews.ca
  Minister Brandy Payne was only the second Alberta MLA ever to give birth while in office. Here’s her advice to other prospective parents thinking about running for office.
  
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• Justice Minister Kathleen Ganley on combining parenting and politics: ‘commitment and creativity’

  25-04-2018 21:54 via globalnews.ca
  There’s been a baby boom at the Alberta legislature. Does Justice Minister Kathleen Ganley feel like a pioneer? Here’s what she says on combining parenting and politics.
  
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• How Alberta cabinet minister Brandy Payne balances parenting and politics: ‘Little stolen moments’

  25-04-2018 21:54 via globalnews.ca
  Like other parents, Alberta cabinet minister Brandy Payne sometimes feels pulled in two different directions. Here’s how she balances one of the biggest jobs in politics with being mom to two little girls.
  
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• Alberta’s Status of Women minister on juggling ministerial duties with raising son

  25-04-2018 21:54 via globalnews.ca
  On balancing two demanding roles: politics and motherhood. Alberta’s Status of Women Minister Stephanie McLean calls juggling her ministerial duties with her now-two year old son “a team effort.”
  
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• A uniquely political problem: Alberta Justice Minister Kathleen Ganley on not qualifying for parental leave

  25-04-2018 21:54 via globalnews.ca
  It’s never happened, until now. Three Alberta government ministers have given birth while in office. MLAs don’t pay into EI, so they don’t qualify for parental leave. Listen to what the Alberta Justice minister says about parenting and politics.
  
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• Bowl me over: Edmonton AM hits the lanes for Mark After Dark

  25-04-2018 21:46 via cbc.ca
  Edmonton AM hit the lanes for a night of bowling and found it right up their alley.
  
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• 'Lighten up,' former U of A prof says of outrage over Suzuki's honorary degree

  25-04-2018 21:37 via cbc.ca
  A professor emeritus of earth and atmospheric sciences at the University of Alberta says the backlash over the awarding of an honorary degree to David Suzuki reflects “intellectual immaturity.”
  
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• Own a typical home in Edmonton? You'll pay $62 more this year

  25-04-2018 21:27 via cbc.ca
  Owners of a typical home in Edmonton will pay 1.8 per cent more in property taxes this year than last year — the city announced after making budget adjustments this month.
  
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• Edmonton-area E. coli outbreak linked to pork products from Alberta meat store

  25-04-2018 21:03 via globalnews.ca
  The number of lab-confirmed cases in this outbreak has increased to 36, including 11 patients who have needed hospital care and one death "likely" due to E. coli.
  
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• Notley not a 'big fan' of Suzuki honorary degree but supports university's right to decide

  25-04-2018 20:43 via cbc.ca
  "It struck me as being a bit tone deaf, but academic independence and university independence is important. They have made that decision and they will defend that decision, and that's the way it should work."
  
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• Cows that escaped Edmonton farm tracked down by firefighters, police helicopter

  25-04-2018 20:36 via globalnews.ca
  It took quite a substantial law enforcement team to wrangle two young cows that jumped a fence and ran around Edmonton's river valley Monday night.
  
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• Cenovus considers slowing new oilsands project if pipeline capacity doesn't grow

  25-04-2018 20:35 via cbc.ca
  Cenovus Energy Inc. says it will consider slowing development of a 50,000-barrel-per-day oilsands expansion project that it started building early last year if there isn't meaningful progress on increasing pipeline capacity out of Alberta.
  
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• Prove you didn’t prejudge Trans Mountain approval, NDP leader urges Liberals

  25-04-2018 20:29 via globalnews.ca
  NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is accusing the federal Liberal government of rigging its review process in favour of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion.
  
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• E. coli outbreak in Edmonton area linked to Hutterite colony's pork products

  25-04-2018 20:22 via cbc.ca
  An E. coli outbreak in the Edmonton area that has resulted in the death of one person is linked to pork products sold by a central Alberta Hutterite colony, Alberta Health Services said Wednesday.
  
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• Edmonton sports fields set to open thanks to improved weather

  25-04-2018 20:21 via globalnews.ca
  With spring-like temperatures finally upon us, the City of Edmonton is opening some of its sports fields this week.
  
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• Edmonton sports fields opening

  25-04-2018 20:07 via globalnews.ca
  Some of the city’s sports fields will open this Friday, while others could open next week. Julia Wong has the details.
  
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• ‘Pain is temporary’: Paralyzed Humboldt player maintaining perspective

  25-04-2018 19:52 via globalnews.ca
  Paralyzed Humboldt Broncos player Ryan Straschnitzki told media on Wednesday that sleep remains an issue due to injuries suffered in the deadly bus crash, but remains positive as he eyes the future.
  
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• Federal program funds summer job to help 'stop Kinder Morgan pipeline'

  25-04-2018 19:48 via cbc.ca
  The federal government's summer job program is providing funding for a position with a B.C. activist group that aims to stop the Kinder Morgan pipeline expansion. The group says such positions have been funded under both Liberal and Conservative governments.
  
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• Calgary to host Grey Cup in 2019

  25-04-2018 19:33 via globalnews.ca
  The game will be held on Nov. 24, 2019 in Calgary.
  
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• Edmonton Eskimos GM calls mini camp trip to Vegas a win

  25-04-2018 19:27 via globalnews.ca
  Not many come away from three days in Las Vegas as winners, but according to Eskimos GM Brock Sunderland, the team accomplished that.
  
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• Mother’s Day at Northlands Park

  25-04-2018 19:06 via globalnews.ca
  Show your Mom some love by celebrating Mother’s Day at the Track! Beginning at 12:30 p.m., Colours Restaurant will feature a special Mother’s Day Brunch which includes an array of delicious dishes including Eggs Benedict with Lobster. Following brunch, join us for a thrilling afternoon of horseracing and family fun! ADULT: $32.95 SENIOR: $30.95 YOUTH...
  
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• Children’s Services Minister Danielle Larivee on $25 daycare expansion

  25-04-2018 18:54 via globalnews.ca
  Children’s Services Minister Danielle Larivee said expanding the $25-a-day daycare pilot program is one step closer to universal child care in Alberta.
  
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• Canadian Derby

  25-04-2018 18:54 via globalnews.ca
  It’s the biggest event in Western Canadian racing–a thrilling afternoon where the past and present collide. A day of glamour and action, filled with history and tradition. Celebrate the 89th and final running of the Canadian Derby this August 25 at Northlands Park Racetrack & Casino. Whether you want to sit and cheer on your favourite in...
  
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• Premier Notley on $25-a-day daycare major expansion

  25-04-2018 18:49 via globalnews.ca
  Premier Rachel Notley announces Alberta is adding 100 more Early Learn and Child Care (ELCC) Centres to the $25-a-day daycare program, and on Wednesday the locations of 82 centres was to be unveiled.
  
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• Humboldt Broncos’ Ryan Straschnitzki speaks about recovery at Calgary hospital

  25-04-2018 18:43 via globalnews.ca
  Humboldt Broncos hockey player Ryan Straschnitzki, who was paralyzed from the chest down in a devastating crash involving the team's bus earlier this month, will speak about his recovery from Calgary on Wednesday morning.
  
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• Northlands Park Retro Day

  25-04-2018 18:36 via globalnews.ca
  Retro Day is BACK at Northlands Park Racetrack and Casino. Join us for an exciting day filled with great people, live racing, cool cars, and so much more! In partnership with Cougar Paint & Collision and 630 CHED, the day will include: Live Racing.  Post time 1 p.m. Show and Shine organized by Cougar Two...
  
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• 2017 an all-time high for anti-Semitic acts: B’nai Brith Canada

  25-04-2018 18:34 via globalnews.ca
  The audit found that incidents of vandalism more than doubled across the country.
  
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• Runner's high: Edmonton fitness program helps smoker kick lifelong habit

  25-04-2018 18:31 via cbc.ca
  Steve Hill was sedentary with a pack-a-day habit, while his wife was competing in some of the most gruelling triathlons in the world.
  
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• Edmonton's 1st Indigenous police officer honoured as Valley Line LRT stops named

  25-04-2018 18:31 via cbc.ca
  Now that west extension of the Valley Line LRT has an approved route, the city has named each of the 16 stops.
  
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• Trans Mountain pipeline: Some of the main arguments for and against it

  25-04-2018 18:05 via globalnews.ca
  What the experts are saying on both sides of the debate.
  
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• Edmonton Valley Line west extension stops and stations named

  25-04-2018 17:56 via globalnews.ca
  The names for the 16 future Valley Line West LRT's stops and stations have been announced.
  
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• Fleetwood Mac

  25-04-2018 17:26 via globalnews.ca
  Legendary, GRAMMY-award winning band Fleetwood Mac has announced a North American tour, set to kick off in October and travel through 50+ cities ending in Spring of 2019. Produced by Live Nation, the tour will feature the newly announced line-up of Mick Fleetwood, John McVie, Stevie Nicks, and Christine McVie along with newcomers Mike Campbell and Neil Finn,...
  
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• Security camera footage shows moment plane lands on Calgary roadway

  25-04-2018 17:22 via globalnews.ca
  A small aircraft carrying six people has made an emergency landing on a Calgary street. Police say the twin-engine plane was coming in this morning from the south, heading for a landing at the Calgary airport, when the pilot radioed in that the aircraft was running low on fuel.
  
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• Premier Notley to unveil details on $25-a-day daycare major expansion

  25-04-2018 16:54 via globalnews.ca
  Earlier this month, the federal and provincial governments announced $136 million would go towards launching 78 additional Early Learn and Child Care Centres.
  
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• Edmonton Humane Society: Harlow and Maggie

  25-04-2018 16:51 via globalnews.ca
  In this week’s Adopt a Pet segment with the Edmonton Humane Society, Dr. Ted Purcell introduces us to Harlow the dog and Maggie the cat, and talks about spring melt safety
  
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• 'A dirty deed': Fort McMurray Métis demand apology after historic eviction of an Indigenous settlement

  25-04-2018 16:00 via cbc.ca
  Moccasin Flats is the story of how at least 12 Indigenous families were evicted or relocated from a Fort McMurray riverside community in the late 1970s to make way for a city expanding feverishly to accommodate oilsands growth.
  
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• Ask the Doctor: Parkinson’s disease

  25-04-2018 15:43 via globalnews.ca
  Dr. Sarah Burton-Macleod explains Parkinson’s disease, a long-term degenerative disorder of the central nervous system that mainly affects the motor control.
  
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• Gas prices reach $1.30 a litre in Edmonton

  25-04-2018 15:35 via globalnews.ca
  Gas prices in Edmonton reached $1.30 a litre this week. Julia Wong explains some of the reasons behind the jump at the pump and when relief could be on the way.
  
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• How Edmonton businesses can prepare to hand off the reins to younger generation

  25-04-2018 15:14 via globalnews.ca
  Some Edmonton family businesses that opened in the 60s and 70s are closing shop and heading into retirement, meaning new, young companies are stepping into the limelight. Next month business leaders will gather in our city for a forum to help educate business owners on how to prepare for that transition. Aroon Sequeira explains.
  
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• Plane landing on Calgary street leaves CTrain passengers in disbelief

  25-04-2018 15:07 via globalnews.ca
  A plane that was forced to land on 36 Street near downtown Calgary left passengers on board the CTrain in disbelief, as the light rail train passed by the disabled light aircraft.
  
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• Small plane carrying 6 people makes emergency landing on Calgary roadway

  25-04-2018 15:04 via globalnews.ca
  None of the four passengers and two crew members were hurt.
  
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• Engine failure forces small plane to land on Calgary roadway

  25-04-2018 15:02 via globalnews.ca
  A small plane carrying 2 crew members and 4 passengers suffered engine failure early Wednesday morning, resulting in the aircraft landing on 36 Street near the Trans-Canada Highway.
  
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