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• Senators recommend delaying cannabis bill for a year to address Indigenous issues

  01-05-2018 23:48 via cbc.ca
  Members of the Senate's Aboriginal peoples committee are recommending the Liberal government hold back on legalizing cannabis for at least a year in order to address its potential for harmful effects in Indigenous communities.
  
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• Encana vows to increase energy production after Q1 output and income miss expectations

  01-05-2018 23:48 via globalnews.ca
  The chief executive of Encana Corp. says the company will ramp up output from its U.S. and Canadian oil and gas fields this year after it reported first-quarter operating earnings and production that missed analyst expectations.
  
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• Everything you need to know about thunderstorms in Alberta

  01-05-2018 23:43 via globalnews.ca
  Severe thunderstorms are commonplace in Alberta from April through September.
  
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• Survey finds Edmontonians’ transportation habits are not changing

  01-05-2018 23:20 via globalnews.ca
  Two city surveys conducted 10 years apart show very little — if any — change when it comes to Edmontonians' driving and public transit habits on weekdays.
  
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• Edmonton Oilers sign Finnish goaltender Mikko Koskinen

  01-05-2018 23:18 via globalnews.ca
  The Edmonton Oilers have signed free-agent goaltender Mikko Koskinen to a one-year contract.
  
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• Inquiry judge recommends more education on opioids after suicide of Edmonton soldier

  01-05-2018 23:09 via cbc.ca
  A judge wants more education and oversight to come with prescription opioids following the suicide of an Edmonton soldier six years ago.
  
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• Crown lawyer in Mayerthorpe Mounties case appointed to the bench in Alberta

  01-05-2018 23:06 via globalnews.ca
  An Alberta Crown lawyer who was involved in prosecuting two men in the deaths of four Mounties has a new job as a judge.
  
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• CASA Carnival

  01-05-2018 22:25 via globalnews.ca
  CASA Carnival 2018 The Roaring ‘20’s – A Jazz Age Gala The CASA Carnival is a premier gala featuring top of the line performances from Edmonton’s own Dave Babcock and some of Edmonton’s finest musicians. At this year’s CASA Carnival, step back in time to the roaring twenties through the dark, moonlit alleyways and find...
  
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• Consent to be part of K-12 Alberta school curricula: Notley

  01-05-2018 22:11 via globalnews.ca
  Alberta Premier Rachel Notley says more initiatives to combat sexual violence are on the way, including teaching the concept of consent in schools.
  
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• Edmonton takes step toward terminating $55M Metro Line LRT signalling contract

  01-05-2018 21:53 via cbc.ca
  The City of Edmonton has taken a step toward terminating its $55-million contract with Thales, the signalling contractor for the problem-plagued Metro Line LRT.
  
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• Edmonton Eskimos trim roster ahead of training camp

  01-05-2018 21:50 via globalnews.ca
  The Edmonton Eskimos released nine players on Tuesday.
  
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• Thales has 5 business days to respond to notice of default

  01-05-2018 21:45 via globalnews.ca
  If Thales cannot fix the issues on the Metro Line on a new schedule, the city says it will look at alternatives to LRT operations.
  
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• What does the city hope comes from this notice?

  01-05-2018 21:42 via globalnews.ca
  Ideally, the city of Edmonton would see a resolution on all the issues related to the Metro LRT Line in six months.
  
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• City says notice of default is not termination for Thales

  01-05-2018 21:31 via globalnews.ca
  The City of Edmonton said Tuesday that by serving Thales, the signalling contractor for the Metro LRT Line, a notice of default, it didn’t mean immediate termination but could lead to that.
  
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• Alberta Christian academy seeks court injunction to stop closure

  01-05-2018 21:07 via cbc.ca
  A group that represents parents from a Christian academy in central Alberta is seeking a court injunction to try to stop the board from shutting down the school at the end of next month.
  
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• Edmonton serves notice of default to Metro LRT signalling contractor

  01-05-2018 20:46 via globalnews.ca
  The signalling contractor responsible for Edmonton's Metro LRT Line has not met the April 30 deadline, city officials said Tuesday.
  
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• City to give update on Edmonton’s Metro LRT Line Tuesday

  01-05-2018 20:46 via globalnews.ca
  Edmontonians will hear an update Tuesday afternoon on the Metro LRT Line signalling contract.
  
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• Inquiry judge makes recommendations about opioids after suicide of Edmonton soldier

  01-05-2018 20:40 via globalnews.ca
  A judge wants more education and oversight to come with prescription opioids following the suicide of an Edmonton soldier six years ago.
  
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• Poll: How divided is Canada as a country?

  01-05-2018 20:37 via globalnews.ca
  It seems as if the country is pretty angry right now. Global News, in a joint project with the BBC, asked pollster Ipsos if that’s true. Jennifer, Shaye and guest Ryan Jespersen go over the findings.
  
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• Life is better in a city, according to Beaumont town council

  01-05-2018 20:19 via cbc.ca
  Beaumont is taking its first steps toward becoming a city.
  
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• New non-profit asks city for $1.2M to revitalize Edmonton's Chinatown

  01-05-2018 20:04 via cbc.ca
  Members of an economic task force in Edmonton’s Chinatown are asking the city for $1.2 million to start a new non-profit in charge of encouraging revitalization.
  
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• Edmonton Pot Shop Regulation

  01-05-2018 20:00 via globalnews.ca
  The City of Edmonton is mapping out how cannabis and the stores that sell it will be allowed to operate. Kendra Slugoski reports.
  
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• St. Albert female hockey team wins back-to-back national titles at Esso Cup

  01-05-2018 19:38 via cbc.ca
  St. Albert Slash have won the Esso Cup for the second year in a row, a feat that's never been done in the history of the national tournament.
  
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• Momentum Mental Health Awards 2018

  01-05-2018 19:36 via globalnews.ca
  On May 10, 2018, we will be hosting an inaugural celebration of Edmonton’s mental health community, recognizing both individuals and organizations in our city who have championed mental health initiatives and are making a difference in our community. The event will include a lunch reception and awards ceremony. The awards will recognize mental health leaders...
  
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• New Beverly café brings century-old history back to life

  01-05-2018 19:34 via cbc.ca
  Rachel and Michael Benti wanted to open a unique coffee shop on 118 Avenue, in east Edmonton, but not without nodding to Beverly's rich history.
  
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• $300K home seized in Red Deer drug case will be sold to benefit victims of crime

  01-05-2018 19:27 via cbc.ca
  A $300,000 Red Deer home seized by RCMP in June 2015 will now be sold with most of the proceeds going to a fund that supports victims of crime.
  
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• Alberta government announces funding to improve flood resiliency

  01-05-2018 18:55 via globalnews.ca
  The Alberta government outlined plans for improved flood resiliency in Alberta Tuesday morning including $13.5 million for three projects in Calgary, $30 million forother projects in the province, and $10 million for emergency preparedness.
  
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• Grande Prairie hit and run suspect identified

  01-05-2018 18:51 via globalnews.ca
  Grande Prairie RCMP said they've identified a man accused of being involved in a hit and run with a stolen vehicle. 
  
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• Canada men’s rugby team to face Russia at Twin Elm Rugby Park

  01-05-2018 18:47 via globalnews.ca
  Rugby fans will have their chance to watch the sport at the international level next month as the Canada Men's Rugby team faces off against Russia at Ottawa's Twin Elm Rugby Park.
  
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• Brad Wall working in Calgary as adviser for business law firm

  01-05-2018 18:17 via cbc.ca
  Former Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall has a new job in Calgary as a special adviser for law firm Osler, Hoskin and Harcourt LLP.
  
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• Brad Wall working as adviser, based in Calgary office, for business law firm

  01-05-2018 18:17 via cbc.ca
  Former Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall has a new job in Calgary as a special adviser for law firm Osler, Hoskin and Harcourt LLP.
  
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• New name could be in the works for Edmonton's Shaw Conference Centre

  01-05-2018 17:37 via cbc.ca
  The Shaw Conference Centre in downtown Edmonton could be getting a new name. Submissions for a new naming deal are being accepted until May 25.
  
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• Alberta school board votes to close Christian academy after Bible verse controversy

  01-05-2018 16:20 via globalnews.ca
  Cornerstone Christian Academy is taking its case to a higher power after being told to shut down at the end of the year. Battle River School Division voted to close the school about a year after telling it to stop using Bible verses it considered offensive.
  
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• Fort McMurray residents still struggle two years after the wildfire

  01-05-2018 16:00 via cbc.ca
  Two years after a record setting wildfire, Fort McMurray is still in recovery mode with the majority of residents whose homes were destroyed or damaged still displaced, the region’s mayor says.
  
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• Fort McMurray rebuild lagging 2 years after the wildfire

  01-05-2018 16:00 via cbc.ca
  Two years after a record setting wildfire, Fort McMurray is still in recovery mode with the majority of residents whose homes were destroyed or damaged still displaced, the region’s mayor says.
  
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• Ask the Educator: David Eggen

  01-05-2018 15:42 via globalnews.ca
  During this month’s Ask the Educator segment, Education Minister David Eggen discusses a tool parents can use to see progress on curriculum development.
  
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• Edmonton Eskimos prepare for 2018 season

  01-05-2018 15:22 via globalnews.ca
  The Edmonton Eskimos are gearing up for the 2018 campaign. Players Neil King and Kenny Stafford discuss their preparation for the upcoming season.
  
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• Woman denied entry to Indigenous burial site near Grande Prairie

  01-05-2018 15:00 via cbc.ca
  Members of the Beaver First Nation want the County of Grande Prairie to make it easier for them to access an Indigenous burial ground and sacred site that is being used as a park, campground and historical village.
  
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• Indigenous woman denied entry to sacred burial site near Grande Prairie

  01-05-2018 15:00 via cbc.ca
  Members of the Beaver First Nation want the County of Grande Prairie to make it easier for them to access an Indigenous burial ground and sacred site that is being used as a park, campground and historical village.
  
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• Edmonton Crime Stoppers: Crime Prevention Week

  01-05-2018 14:41 via globalnews.ca
  Edmonton police Sgt. Paul Looker and Rhea Bowman from the Neighbourhood Empowerment Team talk about Crime Prevention Week.
  
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• Emergency alert test will ping your cellphone next week

  01-05-2018 14:27 via cbc.ca
  Millions of cellphones, tablets and other portable devices will sound off across the country next week to test Canada's new public emergency alert system.
  
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• Previous victims of accused Southgate attacker recall violent encounters

  01-05-2018 14:00 via cbc.ca
  Three previous victims recall violent encounters with man accused of second-degree murder in Southgate Centre attack on store owner.
  
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• Soaring prices leave pump purchasers at mercy of gas gods

  01-05-2018 12:00 via cbc.ca
  With the fate of Kinder Morgan's Trans Mountain expansion project hanging in the balance and Alberta threatening to choke the flow of oil to B.C., the price at the pump has become impossibly political
  
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• The politics of personality in Alberta — how Notley and Kenney help and hurt their parties

  01-05-2018 10:00 via cbc.ca
  The reasons why some Albertans say they may like a politician but don't plan to vote for them. And why they might vote for someone they're not sure they like.
  
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• The Alberta NDP is probably toast but here's how they could give themselves a fighting chance

  01-05-2018 10:00 via cbc.ca
  The odds are stacked against them, but the NDP could try a few things "to put a spin on the ball" before the 2019 election, says Jen Gerson.
  
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• Oilpatch leaders wait desperately to ship more crude by rail with pipelines maxed out

  01-05-2018 10:00 via cbc.ca
  With no capacity to spare on pipelines out of Alberta, oilpatch leaders are desperately waiting for when they'll be able to ship more crude on rail lines.
  
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• Oilpatch eager to ship more oil by rail as pipeline capacity at limit

  01-05-2018 10:00 via cbc.ca
  With no capacity to spare on pipelines out of Alberta, oilpatch leaders are desperately waiting for when they'll be able to ship more crude on rail lines.
  
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• New theatre opens at Lillian Osborne High School

  01-05-2018 07:13 via cbc.ca
  Over 300 people came out to celebrate the grand opening of the Maclab theatre at Lillian Osborne High School in southwest Edmonton Monday night.
  
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• Lillian Osborne High School celebrates grand opening of new theatre

  01-05-2018 07:13 via cbc.ca
  Over 300 people came out to celebrate the grand opening of the Maclab theatre at Lillian Osborne High School in southwest Edmonton Monday night.
  
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• Man seriously injured after pickup truck crashes northeast of Edmonton

  01-05-2018 06:27 via globalnews.ca
  The driver of a pickup truck was airlifted to hospital in Edmonton on Monday evening after his pickup truck crashed near Waskatenau, Alta.
  
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