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• Man accused of Edmonton jewelry store heist to fund ISIS fighters

  23-05-2018 23:38 via cbc.ca
  An Alberta man facing extradition to the U.S. is accused of robbing a jewelry store in Edmonton to finance terrorist activities of relatives and a friend who fought overseas with ISIS.
  
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• Edmonton terror suspect faces U.S. extradition hearing

  23-05-2018 23:38 via cbc.ca
  An Alberta man facing extradition to the U.S. is accused of robbing a jewelry store in Edmonton to finance terrorist activities of relatives and a friend who fought overseas with ISIS.
  
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• ‘Knees together’ judge Robin Camp wins bid to be reinstated as lawyer in Alberta

  23-05-2018 23:36 via globalnews.ca
  A former judge who resigned from his position after coming under fire for asking a rape complainant why she couldn't keep her knees together has won the right to practise law in Alberta again.
  
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• B.C. premier says Trans Mountain would be ‘different discussion’ if product was refined in B.C.

  23-05-2018 23:19 via globalnews.ca
  B.C. Premier John Horgan says it would be a "different discussion" on the Trans Mountain pipeline if the plan was to refine the bitumen in British Columbia rather than ship the raw product to Asian markets.
  
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• Alberta study suggests schools, ring roads and parking lots can help prevent spread of wildfires

  23-05-2018 23:12 via globalnews.ca
  A University of Calgary study says there need to be more wide, open spaces to prevent catastrophic wildfires like the one that devastated the city of Fort McMurray in northeastern Alberta two years ago.
  
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• Is Trans Mountain’s May 31 deadline reasonable? Alberta premier responds

  23-05-2018 22:46 via globalnews.ca
  Alberta Premier Rachel Notley said her government is doing everything it can to get construction on the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion back on track this summer.
  
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• Have the feds done enough on Trans Mountain dispute? Notley says ‘jury is out’

  23-05-2018 22:44 via globalnews.ca
  Alberta Premier Rachel Notley said her government has been working closely with the federal government and Kinder Morgan to get the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project back on track. But have the feds done enough? Notley said the proof will be in the pudding.
  
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• When will Bill 12 come into effect? Alberta premier weighs in

  23-05-2018 22:43 via globalnews.ca
  Alberta Premier Rachel Notley said she will not reveal her timeline on when and where Bill 12 will roll out, but said furious work is underway to make sure it can be put in place very quickly.
  
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• Edmonton Eskimos training camp Day 4: Duke returns

  23-05-2018 22:27 via globalnews.ca
  There were some fresh legs on the field Wednesday for the Edmonton Eskimos as they went through their drills on day four of training camp.
  
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• Edmonton babysitter charged with sexually assaulting 2 young children

  23-05-2018 22:11 via cbc.ca
  An Edmonton man who frequently babysat two young children is facing nine criminal charges for allegedly sexually assaulting them.
  
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• 10-year-old Alberta girl hailed a hero after pushing ATV off injured mom

  23-05-2018 22:06 via globalnews.ca
  An Edmonton mother said if it wasn't for her 10-year-old daughter and a rush of strength, she wouldn't be alive to tell her story.
  
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• Alberta girl, 10, explains how she pushed an ATV off her mother

  23-05-2018 21:58 via globalnews.ca
  Emily Olson, 10, and her mother, Kimberly, explain how the young girl jumped into action to help her mom after she was crushed by an ATV over the May long weekend. It happened while they were camping near Drayton Valley.
  
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• Edmonton man charged with sexually assaulting 2 children he babysat

  23-05-2018 21:50 via globalnews.ca
  A 50-year-old Edmonton man has been arrested and charged after allegedly sexually assaulting "two young children that were known" to him.
  
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• Organizers for Alberta Summer Games need more volunteers

  23-05-2018 20:53 via globalnews.ca
  The manager of the Alberta Summer Games is putting out a call for volunteers to sign on sooner rather than later.
  
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• Prime Minister Trudeau’s plan for Kinder Morgan in the coming days

  23-05-2018 20:46 via globalnews.ca
  When asked about his plans for Kinder Morgan in the coming days during Question Period,​ Prime Minister Trudeau said that the plan is to get that pipeline built because it’s in the national interest. He added that the government is currently in financial discussions with the proponent while ensuring that they are able to move...
  
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• David Suzuki weighs in on U of A honorary degree controversy: ‘This isn’t about me’

  23-05-2018 20:44 via globalnews.ca
  Canadian climate activist David Suzuki is addressing the heated debate sparked by the University of Alberta's decision to award him an honorary degree.
  
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• Southern Alberta donors notified of Canadian Blood Services privacy incident

  23-05-2018 20:40 via globalnews.ca
  On April 27, Canadian Blood Services learned it could not locate two boxes of paper records containing personal information for 2,652 people who made donations in southern Alberta between June 14 and 19, 2006, and between Sept. 4 and 8, 2008.
  
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• A new corpse flower is about to bloom at the Muttart Conservatory

  23-05-2018 20:32 via globalnews.ca
  Putrella, the infamous stinky flower, has a younger cousin who is about to make their debut at Edmonton's Muttart Conservatory.
  
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• Dust devil spotted near Edmonton high school

  23-05-2018 20:21 via globalnews.ca
  A cyclone of dust was spied spinning around the top of the ravine by McNally High School in central Edmonton on Tuesday afternoon.
  
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• Edmonton reports brought forward on potential of permanent beach

  23-05-2018 20:17 via globalnews.ca
  The city is continuing to discuss the possibility of constructing a permanent beach in one of several areas in the river valley after the popularity of Accidental Beach last year. 
  
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• Alberta demands all party support for pipeline at western premiers’ meeting

  23-05-2018 20:13 via globalnews.ca
  Alberta is drawing a diplomatic line in the sand at the Western Premiers' Conference in Yellowknife over the Trans Mountain pipeline.
  
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• Alberta fails to gain unanimous support for pipeline at western premiers meeting

  23-05-2018 19:53 via cbc.ca
  Alberta failed to gain all-party support for the Trans Mountain pipeline, after drawing a diplomatic line in the sand at the western premiers conference in Yellowknife.
  
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• Forestry crimes unit charges man with 23 counts of arson

  23-05-2018 19:27 via cbc.ca
  RCMP have charged a man with 23 counts of arson related to fires in the Smoky Lake area.
  
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• 'Stinky friend' of Putrella the corpse flower ready to bloom at Muttart Conservatory

  23-05-2018 19:20 via cbc.ca
  A putrid flower said to smell like death itself is ready to bloom at Edmonton’s Muttart Conservatory.
  
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• Dust devil pops up at Edmonton ball diamond

  23-05-2018 19:00 via globalnews.ca
  A dust devil appeared at the top of the river valley near McNally High School on Tuesday afternoon. Dust devils are a rotating column of air, typical of hot and dry conditions.
  
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• Loops for the Troops

  23-05-2018 18:38 via globalnews.ca
  Loops for the Troops is an annual Half Marathon, 10K run and 5K walk/run that helps support the Edmonton Garrison MFRC. The run is open to participants of all skill levels and is usually followed by a delicious pancake breakfast. Loops for the Troops was developed through a unique partnership between the family of a...
  
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• Stantec Tower now the tallest building in Edmonton — and it’s still growing

  23-05-2018 17:38 via globalnews.ca
  Once complete, the Stantec Tower will be 66 storeys high, making it the tallest building in the country outside Toronto.
  
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• Flair Air, which offered to help displaced WestJet passengers, is also in labour talks

  23-05-2018 17:38 via globalnews.ca
  Pilots at Flair have also voted in favour of job action, although negotiations are ongoing.
  
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• Prevention, preparedness key to Fort McMurray's new emergency strategy

  23-05-2018 17:30 via cbc.ca
  The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo adopted a new emergency management bylaw Tuesday evening with the hope it will put the municipality in a better position for future disasters.
  
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• Edmonton Humane Society: Lily & Pappy

  23-05-2018 16:50 via globalnews.ca
  In this week’s Adopt a Pet segment with the Edmonton Humane Society, Dr. Ted Purcell introduces us to Lily the dog and Pappy the cat and offers some advice to keep your pet safe in this hot weather.
  
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• Alberta leading the way in wireless innovation in home building

  23-05-2018 15:45 via cbc.ca
  Alberta is the first province to update its building code to allow for wireless electricity control in new residential construction and held an event Tuesday to showcase the change.
  
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• Alberta becomes 1st province to allow wireless electricity control in new homes

  23-05-2018 15:45 via cbc.ca
  Alberta is the first province to update its building code to allow for wireless electricity control in new residential construction and held an event Tuesday to showcase the change.
  
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• Edmonton heat wave could be a record-breaker

  23-05-2018 15:31 via cbc.ca
  Edmonton is on track for a record-breaking afternoon Wednesday as sweltering temperatures continue to bring heat across Alberta.
  
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• OPEC threatens to turn on the spigots as oil price briefly hits highest point since 2014

  23-05-2018 15:12 via cbc.ca
  The price of the North American oil benchmark briefly touched $72 US a barrel late Tuesday despite the OPEC oil cartel publicly mulling boosting supply as soon as next month.
  
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• No suitors step up for stake in pipeline as Kinder Morgan deadline looms

  23-05-2018 14:46 via cbc.ca
  Just over a week remains until the May 31 deadline for abandoning Kinder Morgan Canada's Trans Mountain pipeline expansion, and no suitors have publicly emerged to step into the builder's shoes.
  
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• 10th Annual Loops for Troops fun run and walk

  23-05-2018 14:42 via globalnews.ca
  Join us on Canadian Forces Day on June 3rd for a fun run and walk in support of the Edmonton Garrison Military Family Resource Centre to support local programs and services. Register today!
  
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• No suitors emerge for Trans Mountain pipeline stake as Kinder Morgan deadline looms

  23-05-2018 14:20 via globalnews.ca
  With just over a week until the deadline set for abandoning its Trans Mountain pipeline expansion, no suitors have publicly emerged to step into Kinder Morgan's shoes.
  
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• Canada’s last military prison costs $2M a year. About half the time, it has no prisoners

  23-05-2018 14:00 via globalnews.ca
  The military jails fewer and fewer of its soldiers, but still spends $2 million a year on its 25-cell internal prison, which has no inmates about half the time. Should it stay open?
  
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• Senators bow to will of elected government on transport modernization bill

  23-05-2018 13:42 via cbc.ca
  The Senate has bowed to the will of the Trudeau government on an omnibus transportation modernization bill.
  
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• Edmonton early morning weather forecast: Wednesday, May 23, 2018

  23-05-2018 13:25 via globalnews.ca
  Here’s Mike Sobel’s Wednesday, May 23, 2018 early morning weather forecast for Edmonton, Alberta and the surrounding area.
  
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• Trans Mountain pipeline looms large as western premiers meeting gets underway

  23-05-2018 12:00 via cbc.ca
  As western premiers meet in Yellowknife this morning to discuss pharmacare, infrastructure, justice and community safety, the dispute over Kinder Morgan's Trans Mountain pipeline looms large.
  
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• Stung by pipeline dispute, Alberta refuses to sign statement at western premiers meeting

  23-05-2018 12:00 via cbc.ca
  As western premiers met in Yellowknife to discuss pharmacare, infrastructure, justice and community safety, the dispute over Kinder Morgan's Trans Mountain pipeline still loomed large.
  
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• Edmonton public school trustees vote that school dress codes shouldn’t be gender specific

  23-05-2018 07:13 via globalnews.ca
  School trustees with the Edmonton Public School Board unanimously passed a motion Tuesday night that stipulates school dress codes should not be gender specific.
  
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• One cigarette causes $1 million in damages on southeast side

  23-05-2018 05:55 via globalnews.ca
  Four buildings were caught up in a blaze that start at 193 Avenue and 67 Street.
  
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• B.C. sues Alberta over pipeline battle

  23-05-2018 03:33 via globalnews.ca
  The B.C. government is suing the Alberta government over Alberta’s legislation that could limit shipments of oil into B.C. Keith Baldrey explains.
  
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• Alberta family heartbroken after 5 grave markers stolen

  23-05-2018 03:05 via globalnews.ca
  An Alberta family said in the last week, five grave markers were taken from their family plot at the Keephills Cemetery in Parkland County.
  
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• Stripes from spray sunscreen? The doctor's tips for sunny days

  23-05-2018 03:00 via cbc.ca
  As the warm, sunny weather sets in, Dr. Raj Bhardwaj is encouraging people to better protect against sun damage with these tips.
  
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• Global Edmonton MVP: Alia Burlock

  23-05-2018 02:51 via globalnews.ca
  Alia Burlock isn’t even old enough to get a driver’s licence but she’s been selected to try out for Canada’s U-18 national water polo team. Quinn Phillips has more on the talented teen.
  
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• Alberta could be on shaky ground in B.C. lawsuit over Bill 12, Calgary legal expert says

  23-05-2018 02:49 via cbc.ca
  A leading Calgary legal expert says B.C.'s lawsuit against Alberta over its threat to turn off the petroleum taps could find Rachel Notley's government on thin constitutional ice.
  
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• Trial begins for man accused in VLT robbery case

  23-05-2018 02:37 via cbc.ca
  In August 2010, Jerzy Michalak was enjoying a Saturday night at the Silver Martini bar in west Edmonton. He was winning big on a VLT, buying drinks for other players. But when he went outside for a smoke, he was viciously attacked and robbed. At age 55, he was left permanently brain damaged.
  
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