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• Steroids, drugs sold out of Mill Woods health food store, police say

  17-05-2018 23:32 via cbc.ca
  The owner of a Mill Woods health food store has been charged with trafficking after police seized $100,000 worth of steroids and drugs in a search.
  
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• Alberta premier thanks delegation of B.C. business people for pipeline support

  17-05-2018 23:20 via cbc.ca
  Premier Rachel Notley thanked a group of 100 British Columbia business people who flew to Edmonton Thursday to show their support for the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion, a poke in the eye to B.C. Premier John Horgan.
  
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• Alberta releases trail plans for off-highway vehicle use on threatened land

  17-05-2018 23:15 via globalnews.ca
  The Alberta government is releasing plans for two heavily used areas of the southern foothills that include restricting off-highway vehicles to designated trails.
  
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• B.C. set to take Alberta to court over ‘turn off the taps’ legislation

  17-05-2018 23:12 via globalnews.ca
  "Alberta has the right to act in the public interest to reduce the negative impacts to our treasury and the economy," said a letter from Alberta's justice minister.
  
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• Sask. premier prepares to meet with western counterparts as Trans Mountain deadline approaches

  17-05-2018 22:56 via globalnews.ca
  While Saskatchewan prepares legislation to potentially block oil exports to B.C., Premier Scott Moe prepares to meet with his western counterparts.
  
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• Edmonton health food store owner charged with trafficking steroids

  17-05-2018 22:44 via globalnews.ca
  Police arrested and charged the 44-year-old owner of a south Edmonton health food store with various drug trafficking offences.
  
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• ‘We’re all going through this together’: Humboldt Broncos dad Scott Thomas

  17-05-2018 22:17 via globalnews.ca
  Scott Thomas, the father Evan Thomas who was one of the Humboldt Broncos who died in the tragic bus crash, delivers an emotional response when asked about a memorial event.
  
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• Edmonton couple to represent the west in cosplay costume contest

  17-05-2018 22:16 via globalnews.ca
  Lane Monteith and Daina Friend will represent western North America when they compete in Fan Expo Canada's first Masters of Cosplay Contest.
  
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• Humboldt Broncos say they’re working to trademark Humboldtstrong

  17-05-2018 22:15 via globalnews.ca
  Humboldt Broncos President Kevin Garringer says the team is working to trademark Humboldtstrong.
  
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• Humboldt Broncos say they had other generous donations

  17-05-2018 22:11 via globalnews.ca
  Humboldt Broncos president Kevin Garringer says the team received several other major donations and is working to divide those as well.
  
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• Go Fund Me will take 2.9 % of Humboldt Broncos proceeds

  17-05-2018 22:11 via globalnews.ca
  Humboldt Broncos President Kevin Garringer says GoFundMe is taking a fee of 2.9 per cent from the $15.7 m raised through the website.
  
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• Humboldt Broncos discuss their plan to divide proceeds of GoFundMe

  17-05-2018 22:08 via globalnews.ca
  Humboldt Broncos President Kevin Garringer says the team has a plan to divide the proceeds of the GoFundMe campaign and continues to support the families in other ways as well.
  
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• Your Victoria Day long-weekend guide to parks, getting around and having fun safely

  17-05-2018 22:04 via globalnews.ca
  We've put together a page with all the information you need to enjoy the Victoria Day weekend.
  
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• Wetaskiwin car dealership break-in leads to shots fired, police pursuit

  17-05-2018 21:10 via globalnews.ca
  Wetaskiwin RCMP are searching for a man and a woman after an early morning break-in at a car dealership led to shots being fired and a pursuit through rural Alberta.
  
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• Humboldt Broncos announcing allocation of memorial fund

  17-05-2018 21:00 via globalnews.ca
  The Humboldt Broncos are set to make an announcement Thursday afternoon in Regina on the allocation of the Humboldt Broncos Memorial Fund, an online fundraiser that raised more than $15 million.
  
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• BC businesses may not be ‘super pumped’ about Bill 12

  17-05-2018 20:51 via globalnews.ca
  Premier Rachel Notley admitted the BC business community may not be “super pumped” about Bill 12 but thinks they understand the process and the provinces have a shared destination.
  
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• Notley says BC trip helps change public opinion

  17-05-2018 20:47 via globalnews.ca
  Alberta’s premier said the delegation from BC visiting Alberta reflects and generates change to public opinion surrounding the pipeline project.
  
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• Backstop deal may be last hope for TransMountain pipeline, says former oil executive

  17-05-2018 20:24 via cbc.ca
  The Liberals' plan to financially backstop the TransMountain pipeline project may be the last, best option to salvage the proposal from political extinction, says a former Alberta pipeline executive.
  
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• Trudeau won’t respond to ‘personal attacks’ from Jason Kenney

  17-05-2018 20:13 via globalnews.ca
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told reporters in response to “personal attacks” levelled by Alberta United Conservative Leader Jason Kenney against him, that his father taught him better than to engage in a war of words and name calling.
  
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• Edmonton police seek public's help identifying SUV, driver in hit-and-run

  17-05-2018 20:13 via cbc.ca
  Edmonton police are asking the public to help identify the vehicle and driver involved in a hit-and-run collision that happened Saturday.
  
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• Protecting Trans Mountain expansion ‘good economic sense’: Trudeau

  17-05-2018 20:10 via globalnews.ca
  Prime Minister Trudeau suggested Thursday that monetary assurances from the government to Trans Mountain investors made “good economic sense” as pipeline expansion would provide access to new markets estimated at $15-billion.
  
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• Compensation for Trans Mountain investors an ‘exceptional situation’

  17-05-2018 20:08 via globalnews.ca
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called compensation offered to Trans Mountain investors in the event the pipeline’s expansion is delayed an “exceptional situation” to protect the project.
  
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• Greater Vancouver Board of Trade CEO on ‘Federation Flight’ to Alberta

  17-05-2018 20:03 via globalnews.ca
  A mission to strengthen business ties between Alberta and B.C. Amid the current Trans Mountain pipeline was spear-headed by Iain Black, president and CEO of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade. He joined Global News at Noon.
  
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• Edmonton police to detail their view on impact of marijuana legalization

  17-05-2018 20:02 via globalnews.ca
  The Edmonton Police Service is explaining the challenges that police will face once marijuana is legalized in Canada. 
  
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• Edmonton takes 'aggressive' approach to killing dandelions this year

  17-05-2018 20:01 via cbc.ca
  The city is tackling the pesky, perennial dandelion problem earlier this year and has already started treating nearly 1,500 sports fields.
  
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• Edmonton police searching for driver and SUV in Mill Woods hit-and-run

  17-05-2018 19:50 via globalnews.ca
  Edmonton police are looking for help identifying the vehicle and driver who hit a pedestrian and fled the scene this past weekend in Mill Woods.
  
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• Notley welcomes trade delegation from B.C. amid pipeline dispute

  17-05-2018 19:45 via globalnews.ca
  In the midst of an ongoing feud over the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion, Alberta's premier met with a delegation from the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade on Thursday.
  
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• Castrol – Annihilation Night Replay

  17-05-2018 19:10 via globalnews.ca
  If you missed the first Annihilation Night…you’re in luck! It’s BACK at Castrol on September 1st! Celebrate Back to School with a bit of fun family destruction. We’re going to SMASH ‘EM, we’re going to CRASH ‘EM, we’re going to DROP ‘EM and you know we’re going to BURN ‘EM! We’re going to drop cars from a crane just because we want to. Ever...
  
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• People quarantined after white powder found at Edmonton Canada Post

  17-05-2018 19:06 via globalnews.ca
  A suspicious package containing white powder was found at the Canada Post office at 121 Avenue and 149 Street on Thursday morning.
  
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• Fire ban issued for Edmonton due to hot, dry, windy conditions

  17-05-2018 19:06 via cbc.ca
  Edmonton Fire Rescue Services issued a fire ban Thursday for Edmonton because of prolonged hot, dry and windy conditions.
  
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• Orphaned grizzly bears should not be rehabilitated, Alberta biologist says

  17-05-2018 18:16 via cbc.ca
  The rehabilitation of orphaned grizzly bear cubs is an ineffective, potentially dangerous exercise, says a leading wildlife biologist.
  
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• Edmonton fire ban issued due to hot, dry, windy conditions

  17-05-2018 17:50 via globalnews.ca
  A fire ban was issued for Edmonton Thursday morning because of prolonged dry, hot and windy conditions. 
  
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• Hot August Night

  17-05-2018 17:46 via globalnews.ca
  The action never stops at Castrol Raceway! Join us this summer for Castrol’s Hot August Night – the largest Jet Car event and single day drag event in Canada with 8 Jets from both Canada and the United States. Each year record breaking crowds reaching over 13,000 in attendance can expect to see the skies light...
  
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• Rocky Mountain Nationals

  17-05-2018 17:07 via globalnews.ca
  Castrol Raceway is excited to host the ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONALS!  The largest Drag Racing event in Canada-The Rocky Mountain Nationals plays host annually to thousands of Fans over 3 days with the signature Night of Fire featuring Jet Cars and professional race competitors from throughout the United States and Canada. Not only does the Rocky Mountain Nationals...
  
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• Castrol Raceway – Annihilation Night

  17-05-2018 16:42 via globalnews.ca
  Celebrate Father’s Day with a bit of fun family destruction! We’re going to SMASH ‘EM, we’re going to CRASH ‘EM, we’re going to DROP ‘EM, and you know we’re going to BURN ‘EM! We’re going to drop cars from a crane just to see what happens…because why not? Ever seen a Jet Car burn a car? Well now you can! Ambulances...
  
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• Edmonton laying out plan to battle dandelions in continued war against the weed

  17-05-2018 16:39 via globalnews.ca
  The city of Edmonton will release information Thursday morning about its plan to combat dandelions in parks and open spaces this year.
  
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• ATB Financial to announce new president and CEO Thursday

  17-05-2018 16:19 via globalnews.ca
  Alberta's Crown-owned bank ATB Financial will announce its next president and CEO on Thursday, who will replace Dave Mowat when he retires in June.
  
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• Jasper residents prepare for wildfire season

  17-05-2018 16:00 via cbc.ca
  Some anxious residents in Jasper are ramping up preparations for a worst-case scenario heading into the wildfire season.
  
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• Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation: In My Backyard

  17-05-2018 15:41 via globalnews.ca
  This week we introduce you to Porter Stanley. This 4-year old is only one of 30 people with his condition and his parents talk about his story and the world class care Porter receives at the Stollery
  
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• Edmonton's accidental beach — the sequel — is up in the air

  17-05-2018 15:00 via cbc.ca
  Edmontonians craving a sandy spot to sunbathe in the heart of the city shouldn’t bank on a beach re-emerging on the North Saskatchewan this summer. The fate of the “accidental beach” near Cloverdale is up in the air.
  
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• Classic Landscaping: Flowers to attract bees to your garden

  17-05-2018 14:41 via globalnews.ca
  Perry Stothart from Classic Landscapes and the Ellerslie Gift And Garden shares some plants which will attract birds, bees and other creatures to your garden.
  
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• Edmonton early morning weather forecast: Thursday, May 17, 2018

  17-05-2018 14:14 via globalnews.ca
  Here’s Daintre Christensen’s Thursday, May 17, 2018 early morning weather forecast for Edmonton, Alberta and the surrounding area.
  
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• Despite looming legalization, cannabis possession charges remain a reality

  17-05-2018 14:00 via cbc.ca
  An Edmonton man says a recent cannabis possession charge has put his business in jeopardy and left him frustrated with the state of the justice system in advance of legalization.
  
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• Suspicious death in west Edmonton ruled a homicide, police say

  17-05-2018 13:55 via cbc.ca
  Homicide detectives are investigating the death of a man found injured in west Edmonton Wednesday night.
  
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• Suspicious death in west Edmonton ruled a homicide

  17-05-2018 13:55 via cbc.ca
  Homicide detectives are investigating the death of a man found injured in west Edmonton Wednesday night.
  
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• Homicide detectives investigate suspicious death in west Edmonton

  17-05-2018 13:55 via cbc.ca
  Homicide detectives are investigating the death of a man found injured in west Edmonton Wednesday night.
  
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• A windfall for government and a pain for consumers; the winners and losers of higher oil prices

  17-05-2018 13:30 via cbc.ca
  Oil prices have been climbing to their highest levels in years, and while governments are hoping to cash in on rising royalty revenues, consumers are feeling the pinch with higher energy and transportation costs.
  
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• Suspicious death investigation at west Edmonton schoolyard after reports of gunshots

  17-05-2018 13:18 via globalnews.ca
  Edmonton homicide detectives are investigating a suspicious death near a school in the west end, after officers responded to reports of gunshots in the Callingwood area.
  
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• Here's what makes Albertans more likely to vote for the NDP, the UCP or another party

  17-05-2018 13:00 via cbc.ca
  Some fancy statistical work reveals factors that influence how we're likely to cast ballots, come election time.
  
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• Ottawa's Trans Mountain insurance raises hopes in the oilpatch, but plenty of challenges remain

  17-05-2018 10:00 via cbc.ca
  Ottawa's promise Wednesday to protect Kinder Morgan from certain delay costs doesn't guarantee the pipeline builder will feel confident breaking ground on its controversial Trans Mountain expansion project.
  
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