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• King of Donair bringing N.S. favourites to western Canada

  03-06-2018 22:50 via globalnews.ca
  Traditionally, the donair wrap - a beloved Nova Scotia delicacy consisting of a warm pita piled high with spiced meat, donair sauce and other toppings - has been almost entirely exclusive to the East Coast.
  
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• King of Donair bringing N.S. favourites out West

  03-06-2018 22:50 via globalnews.ca
  Traditionally, the donair wrap - a beloved Nova Scotia delicacy consisting of a warm pita piled high with spiced meat, donair sauce and other toppings - has been almost entirely exclusive to the East Coast.
  
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• Dozens flock to Taber for Pride after last year’s rainbow flag was burned

  03-06-2018 21:32 via globalnews.ca
  Two rainbow flags were allegedly stolen last year with the burned remains of one of them found shortly after.
  
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• Edmonton Oilers sign defenceman Keegan Lowe to 2-year contract

  03-06-2018 21:28 via globalnews.ca
  The Edmonton Oilers have signed defenceman Keegan Lowe to a two-year contract, after he appeared in two NHL games last season.
  
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• Alberta sheriff injured while training at Edmonton shooting range

  03-06-2018 21:18 via cbc.ca
  An Alberta sheriff was injured when her firearm discharged during a training exercise at a northeast Edmonton shooting range on Sunday.
  
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• Alberta sheriff accidentally shoots herself at northeast Edmonton gun range

  03-06-2018 20:47 via globalnews.ca
  An Alberta sheriff was rushed to hospital Sunday after she accidentally shot herself during a training exercise at an Edmonton police gun range.
  
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• Man on motorcycle killed in crash near Gibbons Saturday night

  03-06-2018 20:32 via globalnews.ca
  The 34-year-old man driving the motorcycle struck a guard rail at the Highway 28 and 28A interchange near Gibbons and died on scene.
  
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• Humboldt Broncos stats keeper predicted Vegas Golden Knights would win

  03-06-2018 20:15 via globalnews.ca
  Brody Hinz was one of 16 people who died after a truck and a bus taking the Humboldt Broncos to a playoff game collided at a rural intersection on April 6.
  
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• Keegan Lowe signing adds to Oilers' blue-line depth

  03-06-2018 20:04 via cbc.ca
  ​The Oilers have signed defenceman Keegan Lowe to a two-year contract. The 25-year-old son of former Edmonton defenceman Kevin Lowe appeared in 52 games with the AHL's Bakersfield Condors this season.
  
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• Alberta guide dog advocate focuses on illegitimate service dogs

  03-06-2018 19:59 via globalnews.ca
  A service dog advocate is warning that some people are passing off their dogs as service animals when they aren't.
  
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• Fire destroys 2 show homes in northeast Edmonton’s McConachie area

  03-06-2018 19:46 via globalnews.ca
  Two show homes in northeast Edmonton's McConachie area went up in flames early Sunday morning, leaving one burned to the ground and another heavily damaged.
  
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• Lethbridge man arrested after police find detonated bomb

  03-06-2018 19:28 via globalnews.ca
  A 32-year-old man was charged after Lethbridge police found explosive materials and evidence in a basement suite on the city’s southside.
  
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• Alberta beef producers concerned with recent U.S. trade tariffs

  03-06-2018 18:38 via globalnews.ca
  The recent beef between Canada and the United States over trade could impact Alberta's well-known meat industry.
  
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• Son's braid cut at Calgary school: Indigenous mother hopes for teaching moment

  03-06-2018 18:21 via cbc.ca
  Shantel Tallow and her son Rafe Vadnais began a meaningful ritual last weekend when the 11-year-old asked if she would braid his hair each morning.
  
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• Fire destroys 2 northeast Edmonton show homes

  03-06-2018 17:03 via cbc.ca
  A fire destroyed two show homes in northeast Edmonton early Sunday morning.
  
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• No end in sight for Fort McMurray's looming gravel crisis

  03-06-2018 17:00 via cbc.ca
  Delays in opening a new aggregate mine could mean an area-wide gravel shortage for oilsands companies in the Wood Buffalo region.
  
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• Man charged with possessing explosives following blast in Lethbridge, Alta.

  03-06-2018 16:44 via cbc.ca
  Police say a man is facing charges after an improvised explosive device was detonated in Lethbridge, Alta.
  
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• Cricket a real hit with junior high students in Edmonton

  03-06-2018 16:00 via cbc.ca
  Who would've thought playing on a junior high school cricket team in Edmonton would carry so much prestige?
  
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• Alberta School Boards Association president, vice president resign over membership conflict

  03-06-2018 15:00 via cbc.ca
  The president and vice president of the Alberta School Boards Association on Friday announced their resignation from the board, citing conflict within its membership.
  
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• 5 years in, Edmonton is buying into skinny homes

  03-06-2018 14:00 via cbc.ca
  Skinny homes are becoming commonplace in communities like Glenora, Westmount and Inglewood, a few years after long-time residents decried them as ruining the feel of their mature tree-lined neighbourhoods.
  
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• Doctors warn 'quite rare' cannabis allergies likely to rise with legalization

  03-06-2018 13:00 via cbc.ca
  A Colorado allergist studying cannabis has seen the worst symptoms reported by people working in the marijuana industry and handling plants.
  
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• Send us your naked photos to help block revenge porn, Facebook invites users

  03-06-2018 10:00 via cbc.ca
  Facebook is rolling out measure to crack down on the non-consensual sharing of explicit images. The initiative comes as trust in the social network is particularly low.
  
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• Outlook for investment confidence not yet clear from the top of Trans Mountain

  03-06-2018 10:00 via cbc.ca
  It will be likely sometime before we know for certain the impact of the government's Trans Mountain decision on investor confidence, but the outcome is critical.
  
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• Update: Edmonton police identify toddler found wandering in traffic

  03-06-2018 07:46 via globalnews.ca
  A citizen found a boy, around two years old, wandering in traffic Saturday afternoon.
  
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• Stigma, access still barriers to medically assisted death in Alberta 2 years after law passed, advocates say

  03-06-2018 04:52 via cbc.ca
  Dozens attended a forum in Calgary Saturday highlighting the challenges and successes so far with medical assistance in dying in Alberta.
  
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• Edmontonians explore eco homes on cross-city tour

  03-06-2018 04:36 via cbc.ca
  Edmontonians curious about sustainable building practices toured across the city Saturday, checking out eco-friendly homes.
  
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• More off-leash dog parks needed in select Edmonton neighbourhoods: researchers

  03-06-2018 03:59 via globalnews.ca
  Dog owners living in neighbourhoods outside of Edmonton's core could benefit from more off-leash spaces for dogs, according to the findings of a pair of student researchers at the University of Alberta.
  
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• Global News Hour at 6 Weekend: Jun 2

  03-06-2018 03:53 via globalnews.ca
  The Saturday, June 2, 2018 edition of the Global News Hour at 6. Hosted by Quinn Ohler.
  
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• Weather: Jun 2

  03-06-2018 03:39 via globalnews.ca
  Global Edmonton’s weather forecast for Sat, Jun 2.
  
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• How Edmonton stacks up against the other United 2026 World Cup bid cities

  03-06-2018 01:33 via globalnews.ca
  Edmonton's Commonwealth Stadium is considered one of the best stadiums in the North American bid to host the 2026 World Cup — however FIFA said other elements like transportation and hotel options were less than ideal.
  
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• Loblaw recalls No Name brand chicken burgers over salmonella fears

  03-06-2018 01:02 via cbc.ca
  Loblaw Companies Ltd. is recalling certain packages of No Name brand chicken burgers out of what the retailer calls "an abundance of caution."
  
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• Edmonton elm trees stressed by fast switch from winter to summer

  03-06-2018 00:30 via globalnews.ca
  You may recently have been seeing or feeling the effects of Mother Nature — either through elm seeds or pollen — but good news is on the way.
  
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