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• Charges laid after barricades, vehicle rammed in downtown Edmonton

  16-05-2018 23:53 via globalnews.ca
  The truck drove down Jasper Avenue, hitting several barricades, a parked car and a road sign, police said, before a patrol officer who happened to be in the area of Jasper Avenue and 105 Street began following the truck and called for backup.
  
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• UCP Leader Jason Kenney under fire after calling Trudeau ‘empty trust-fund millionaire’

  16-05-2018 23:11 via globalnews.ca
  Alberta Opposition Leader Jason Kenney is being criticized for a personal attack on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau who he called empty and clueless.
  
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• Tenant found for former Sears store in Bonnie Doon mall

  16-05-2018 23:09 via cbc.ca
  The company that owns the Bonnie Doon Shopping Centre plans to announce the tenant that will move into the former Sears store in the next four to six weeks.
  
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• 1st Happy Wall in Canada arrives in Edmonton

  16-05-2018 22:46 via globalnews.ca
  The wall is covered in 1,040 coloured pixels made out of reclaimed wood that can be flipped around to create images or phrases.
  
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• Foreign students file lawsuit against private Edmonton college, immigration consultant

  16-05-2018 22:41 via cbc.ca
  Dozens of foreign-born students signed up for a diploma program at a private Edmonton college because they thought it was the best way to extend their stays in Canada. They're now suing the school and an immigration consultant.
  
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• CBC warns past, current staff personal data may be at risk after break-in, theft of computer

  16-05-2018 22:20 via cbc.ca
  The CBC is warning more than 20,000 of its past, present and contract employees that their personal and financial information may be at risk after a break-in and the theft of computer equipment.
  
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• Montreal Children’s Hospital surgeon first Canadian elected to American pediatric surgery board

  16-05-2018 21:45 via globalnews.ca
  Dr. Pramod Puligandla is the first Canadian ever to be elected to the Pediatric Surgery Board of the American Board of Surgery.
  
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• Man accused of killing estranged wife in Edmonton to ask for bail next week

  16-05-2018 21:15 via globalnews.ca
  A Senegalese man accused of killing his estranged wife in her Edmonton home will remain behind bars for now.
  
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• Edmonton police looking for man linked to 9 robberies

  16-05-2018 20:48 via globalnews.ca
  Police said a man would enter restaurants and gas bars and would tell the employees he was there to pick up a food order, before pulling out a weapon and demanding cash and cigarettes.
  
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• Man wanted for series of 9 robberies throughout Edmonton

  16-05-2018 20:41 via cbc.ca
  Police are looking for a man they suspect committed nine robberies across southwest Edmonton between February and April.
  
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• Gymnastics coach arrested in Edmonton for alleged sex crimes in Montreal

  16-05-2018 20:29 via globalnews.ca
  Michel Arsenault was arrested in Edmonton on Wednesday by Quebec detectives and local authorities.
  
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• Habit for Humanity’s Women Build event in Edmonton

  16-05-2018 20:15 via globalnews.ca
  Dozens of ladies are taking part in Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build event this week. Nancy Carlson spoke with Oryssia Lennie about how the event serves Edmonton.
  
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• Family out camping forced to flee from Strathcona County wildfire

  16-05-2018 20:05 via globalnews.ca
  An Alberta family was at a Strathcona County campground this weekend, when a nearby wildfire essentially forced them all apart. Julia Wong has the details.
  
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• If Kinder Morgan bails, Ottawa would back new Trans Mountain pipeline investors

  16-05-2018 20:00 via globalnews.ca
  If Kinder Morgan wants to abandon the Trans Mountain pipeline, Finance Minister Bill Morneau said the government will back other companies willing to build the expansion. Global National’s David Akin joined Global News at Noon Edmonton with further details.
  
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• Long, hot wildfire season forecasted by Natural Resources Canada

  16-05-2018 19:55 via globalnews.ca
  Richard Carr of Natural Resources Canada said weather is expected to be hotter and drier than normal in most parts of the country in the coming months.
  
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• Former Edmonton gymnastics coach charged with sexual assaults in Quebec

  16-05-2018 19:49 via cbc.ca
  Former gymnastics coach Michel Arsenault was arrested in his Edmonton home Wednesday and is facing charges of sexual assaults relating to victims in Montreal in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
  
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• Former Edmonton gymnastics coach arrested for sexual assaults in Quebec

  16-05-2018 19:49 via cbc.ca
  Former gymnastics coach Michel Arsenault was arrested in his Edmonton home Wednesday on seven charges, stemming from sexual assaults in Montreal in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
  
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• Alberta premier speaking with finance minister ‘on a daily basis’ about Trans Mountain

  16-05-2018 19:40 via globalnews.ca
  Alberta Premier Rachel Notley said she is working very closely with the federal government, and her government is looking at ensuring different framework is in place to get moving on the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion. She said Alberta will do “whatever is necessary” to ensure construction resumes this summer.
  
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• Alberta’s Notley fires back at federal NDP leader’s tweet on Trans Mountain

  16-05-2018 19:39 via globalnews.ca
  Federal NDP leader Jagmeet Singh said Wednesday the Trans Mountain pipeline “should not be built.” Alberta Premier Rachel Notley fired back saying Singh is “absolutely fundamentally incontrovertibly incorrect.”
  
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• Alberta has ‘different leverage points’ to get Trans Mountain built: Premier Rachel Notley

  16-05-2018 19:37 via globalnews.ca
  Premier Rachel Notley says Alberta is doing “what we can do” to get the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project back on track, which includes passing Bill 12. She said her government has a number of different leverage points in what is a ‘very complex negotiation.”
  
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• Alberta NDP ready and prepared to ‘turn off the taps’ over Trans Mountain dispute

  16-05-2018 19:33 via globalnews.ca
  Alberta Premier Rachel Notley said her NDP government will vote on and pass Bill 12 on Wednesday, which she said gives the government the power to maximize the value the province gets from resources it owns in the province. She said if the path forward for the Trans Mountain pipeline through BC is not settled...
  
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• Kinder Morgan CEO 'appreciates' Ottawa's offer to backstop pipeline delay costs

  16-05-2018 19:29 via cbc.ca
  The CEO of Kinder Morgan Canada Ltd. says he "appreciates" an announcement by Finance Minister Bill Morneau that the government will compensate investors in the proposed Trans Mountain pipeline expansion if "unnecessary delays" cause costs to rise.
  
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• Kinder Morgan CEO ‘appreciates’ feds’ offer but time short to save pipeline

  16-05-2018 19:00 via globalnews.ca
  The CEO of Kinder Morgan Canada Ltd. says he "appreciates" an announcement by Finance Minister Bill Morneau that the government will compensate investors in the proposed Trans Mountain pipeline expansion if "unnecessary delays" cause costs to rise.
  
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• Alberta premier ready 'to turn off the taps' if pipeline issue not settled soon

  16-05-2018 18:55 via cbc.ca
  Bill 12 is expected to be passed in the Alberta legislature Wednesday afternoon, and Alberta's premier said she is ready to use it.
  
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• Alberta passes bill 'to turn off the taps' to B.C. over pipeline delays

  16-05-2018 18:55 via cbc.ca
  Alberta has passed legislation giving the energy minister power to stop gasoline shipments to British Columbia if that province continues to throw up barriers to the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion, and Alberta's premier says she is ready to use it.
  
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• $40M federal funding for Edmonton rail crossing separation guaranteed: Sohi

  16-05-2018 18:04 via globalnews.ca
  Federal infrastructure minister Amarjeet Sohi promises the $40 million committed by the federal government towards Edmonton's 50 Street rail crossing won't falter.
  
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• Hockey legend Hayley Wickenheiser to get honorary diploma from NorQuest

  16-05-2018 18:00 via cbc.ca
  Canadian hockey legend Hayley Wickenheiser will be granted an honorary diploma from NorQuest College on May 24.
  
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• Edmonton Humane Society: Kevin, Jim and William

  16-05-2018 16:50 via globalnews.ca
  In our Adopt a Pet segment with the Edmonton Humane Society, Dr. Ted Purcell introduces us to William the Shetland Sheepdog-Pomeranian cross dog, and Kevin and Jim the young kittens. He also talked about pets and hot cars.
  
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• Ottawa reaffirms support for the Trans Mountain pipeline project

  16-05-2018 16:34 via globalnews.ca
  Global News Morning Calgary’s Doug Vaessen talks about what federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau said the government would do to encourage the development of the Trans Mountain expansion project.
  
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• What you can do to keep the mosquitoes away this summer

  16-05-2018 16:30 via cbc.ca
  It’s that time of year again — when bloodsuckers emerge to ruin your outside fun.
  
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• North Edmonton fire destroys garage, damages two homes

  16-05-2018 16:13 via globalnews.ca
  Fire crews battled to save a home in northeast Edmonton Wednesday morning after a fire started in a garage. 
  
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• Business owner not sold on plans to overhaul 50th Street

  16-05-2018 16:00 via cbc.ca
  An overpass or underpass on 50th Street north of the Sherwood Park Freeway is meant to alleviate traffic tie-ups but getting through the construction phase may create some major headaches for local businesses.
  
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• Amarjeet Sohi on 50 Street rail crossing $40M upgrade separating trains and traffic

  16-05-2018 15:54 via globalnews.ca
  Many people are thrilled to learn the 50 Street rail crossing will be upgraded to separate trains and traffic, including our own Shaye Ganam. He sat down with Infrastructure Minister Amarjeet Sohi to talk about how the $40 million overhaul it will benefit drivers in east Edmonton.
  
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• Ask the Doctor: What is Huntingston’s Disease?

  16-05-2018 15:42 via globalnews.ca
  In our Ask the Doctor segment, Dr. Sarah Burton-Macleod talks about Huntingston’s Disease: an inherited neurodegenerative illness with physical, cognitive and emotional symptoms that results in death of brain cells.
  
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• Morneau says government willing to compensate Kinder Morgan against political delays

  16-05-2018 15:22 via cbc.ca
  Finance Minister Bill Morneau says the Canadian government is willing to compensate Kinder Morgan against any financial loss due to British Columbia's attempts to obstruct the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion.
  
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• If Kinder Morgan bails on Trans Mountain pipeline, other investors welcome: Morneau

  16-05-2018 15:21 via globalnews.ca
  Finance Minister Bill Morneau says if Kinder Morgan wants to abandon plans to build the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion, there are plenty of other investors out there willing to take up the cause.
  
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• If Kinder Morgan bails on Trans Mountain other investors welcome: Feds

  16-05-2018 15:21 via globalnews.ca
  Finance Minister Bill Morneau says if Kinder Morgan wants to abandon plans to build the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion, there are plenty of other investors out there willing to take up the cause.
  
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• Morneau: Trans Mountain ‘clearly’ falls under federal jurisdiction

  16-05-2018 15:10 via globalnews.ca
  Breaking with the position of the BC government, federal finance minister Bill Morneau told reporters in Ottawa Wednesday morning that in the government’s opinion, Trans Mountain “clearly” falls under federal jurisdiction.
  
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• Morneau outlines three steps being taken to promote Trans Mountain

  16-05-2018 15:05 via globalnews.ca
  Federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau outlined on Wednesday the three steps the federal government would take to encourage further development of the Trans Mountain expansion project.
  
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• Morneau calls out Premier Horgan’s ‘deliberate attempts to frustrate’ Trans Mountain

  16-05-2018 15:04 via globalnews.ca
  Federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau called out once again what he described as “deliberate attempts to frustrate” the Trans Mountain pipeline on the part of BC Premier John Horgan.
  
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• Death of grizzly cub puts Alberta's bear rehabilitation policies under scrutiny

  16-05-2018 15:00 via cbc.ca
  The founder of a B.C. wildlife rehabilitation facility hopes the death of an abandoned grizzly bear cub brings change to Alberta's restrictive policies on bear rehabilitation.
  
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• Cool Science: Water suspension ‘magic’ trick

  16-05-2018 14:43 via globalnews.ca
  Science teacher Michael Ng joined Mike Sobel to demonstrate the science behind a water suspension technique used as a magic trick for centuries.
  
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• Where to watch the royal wedding in Edmonton

  16-05-2018 14:00 via globalnews.ca
  Did your invite to the royal wedding get lost in the mail? Don't worry, there are plenty of ways to take part in the celebrations in Edmonton.
  
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• Edmontonians told blood donations needed for holiday weekend

  16-05-2018 14:00 via cbc.ca
  Canadian Blood Services is urging Edmontonians to consider celebrating the May long weekend early by donating blood.
  
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• 'Brave' Calgary boy saved others from U.S. child predator, police say

  16-05-2018 14:00 via cbc.ca
  An 11-year-old Calgary boy saved multiple U.S. victims from a child predator by taking the "brave step" of contacting police, officials say.
  
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• 'Brave' 11-year-old saves other victims from U.S. child predator, say Calgary police

  16-05-2018 14:00 via cbc.ca
  An 11-year-old Calgary boy saved multiple U.S. victims from a child predator by taking the "brave step" of contacting police, officials say.
  
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• Edmonton early morning weather forecast: Wednesday, May 16, 2018

  16-05-2018 13:25 via globalnews.ca
  Here’s Mike Sobel’s Wednesday, May 16, 2018 early morning weather forecast for Edmonton, Alberta and the surrounding area.
  
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• Police arrest driver after allegedly stolen City of Edmonton pickup truck hits barricades, parked car

  16-05-2018 07:13 via globalnews.ca
  Charges are pending against the driver of a pickup truck that was allegedly stolen before going on a dangerous ride through Edmonton's downtown core, police said.
  
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• Police arrest driver of allegedly stolen pickup truck in downtown Edmonton

  16-05-2018 07:05 via globalnews.ca
  Police say charges are pending against the driver of a pickup truck that was allegedly stolen before going on a dangerous ride through Edmonton’s downtown core.
  
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• Officials say 2 wildfires burning northeast of Edmonton are being held

  16-05-2018 07:01 via globalnews.ca
  After an intense couple of days, officials say two wildfires burning northeast of Edmonton are being held. Many of the people working to ensure the fires don’t get out of control are paid volunteers. Kim Smith reports.
  
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