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• Edmonton Prospects player picked by Padres in 2018 MLB Draft

  07-06-2018 23:37 via globalnews.ca
  A 20-year-old Edmonton pitcher is heading to Arizona this weekend for mini camp after being selected by the San Diego Padres in the 2018 MLB Draft.
  
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• Alberta legislature sitting dominated by pipeline, abortion bill ends

  07-06-2018 23:35 via globalnews.ca
  A spring sitting that was dominated by the Trans Mountain pipeline and debate over an abortion bill has wrapped up at the Alberta legislature.
  
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• Edmonton family begs for return of stolen heirlooms after 2 robberies in 2 weeks

  07-06-2018 23:30 via globalnews.ca
  An Edmonton couple is appealing to the public for any information that may lead to the return of stolen items, including their late daughter's jewelry.
  
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• Alberta eyes pub time changes during World Cup

  07-06-2018 23:21 via globalnews.ca
  Alberta is considering whether to change its bar hours so soccer fans can gather in the early mornings to watch the World Cup and hoist a few.
  
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• World Cup deserves extended drinking hours, says Edmonton MLA

  07-06-2018 23:16 via cbc.ca
  If Edmonton-Ellerslie MLA Rod Loyola gets his way, World Cup soccer fans will be able to enjoy the beautiful game with a tall cold one in hand first thing in the morning.
  
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• Alta. MP under fire for high-fiving fellow MP after voting against Indigenous rights bill

  07-06-2018 22:41 via cbc.ca
  Battlefords-Lloydminster MP Rosemarie Falk said the high-five was unrelated to voting against the bill.
  
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• Man dies in early morning crash on Highway 43 near Whitecourt

  07-06-2018 22:34 via cbc.ca
  One man is dead and three others were hurt after a two-vehicle collision near Whitecourt, Alta., early Thursday.
  
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• City wants feedback on Edmonton’s anti-icing pilot program

  07-06-2018 22:29 via globalnews.ca
  Sure, it may be warm now, but the city wants citizens to think about winter driving and give feedback on Edmonton's anti-icing pilot program.
  
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• Edmonton’s Downtown Business Association worried about ‘blatant drug use’ along Jasper Avenue

  07-06-2018 22:03 via globalnews.ca
  The head of the downtown business association says there's increased gang and drug activity in certain parts of the downtown.
  
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• Suspect hit by Alberta RCMP vehicle while attempting to avoid arrest: RCMP

  07-06-2018 21:14 via globalnews.ca
  A Leduc County man is in hospital after he was hit by a police vehicle while attempting to avoid his arrest in Leduc.
  
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• UCP says it held government to account, despite refusal to vote on abortion clinic bill

  07-06-2018 21:00 via cbc.ca
  UCP MLAs refused to vote on the abortion clinic bubble zone bill during every stage of its passage through the legislative assembly.
  
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• $20B Frontier Oil Sands Mine project headed for public hearing this fall

  07-06-2018 20:58 via cbc.ca
  A joint federal-provincial review panel says the Frontier Oil Sands Mine project application is now complete enough to advance to a public hearing set to take place as early as September.
  
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• Officer testifies at trial for Edmonton convenience store murders: ‘He was gasping for air’

  07-06-2018 20:34 via globalnews.ca
  The first police officer to arrive at an Edmonton Mac's store on Dec. 18, 2015 found the clerk on the floor, bleeding and gasping for air, court heard Thursday.
  
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• Family appeals for public help in return of stolen heirloom jewelry

  07-06-2018 20:19 via cbc.ca
  An Edmonton couple is making a public appeal for the return of family heirloom jewelry stolen from their Belgravia home last month.
  
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• David Suzuki receives University of Alberta honorary degree

  07-06-2018 20:00 via globalnews.ca
  The University of Alberta issued a controversial honorary degree to David Suzuki on Thursday. Dozens protested the university’s decision outside the ceremony. Kent Morrison reported live at the event.
  
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• Tiny caterpillars turn Edmonton's leafy softwoods into 'ghost trees'

  07-06-2018 19:46 via cbc.ca
  Like an unseen, invading army — set to devour every bit of foliage in their path — leafroller caterpillars have arrived in Edmonton.
  
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• Tiny caterpillars turn Edmonton's leafy hardwoods into 'ghost trees'

  07-06-2018 19:46 via cbc.ca
  Like an unseen, invading army — set to devour every bit of foliage in their path — leafroller caterpillars have arrived in Edmonton.
  
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• David Suzuki shares story of oilsands CEO seeking his insight

  07-06-2018 19:27 via globalnews.ca
  During his speech at the University of Alberta spring convocation, David Suzuki shared the story of an oilsands CEO seeking his thoughts and insight during a meeting four years ago.
  
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• MP Kent Hehr defends withholding of report on sex harassment allegations due to 'legitimate privacy concerns'

  07-06-2018 19:25 via cbc.ca
  Calgary MP Kent Hehr says "legitimate privacy concerns" are preventing the release of an investigation report into allegations he sexually harassed one woman and inappropriately touched another. He remains in the Liberal caucus.
  
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• Kent Hehr defends withholding report into sexual harassment allegations due to 'legitimate privacy concerns'

  07-06-2018 19:25 via cbc.ca
  Calgary MP Kent Hehr says "legitimate privacy concerns" are preventing the release of an investigation report into allegations he sexually harassed one woman and inappropriately touched another. He remains in the Liberal caucus.
  
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• No trial for former Alberta MLA Don MacIntyre in sexual assault case

  07-06-2018 19:24 via globalnews.ca
  Alberta Justice confirms the sexual assault case against former Alberta MLA Don MacIntyre will be resolved without a trial in January.
  
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• David Suzuki accepts honorary science University of Alberta degree

  07-06-2018 19:17 via globalnews.ca
  Environmentalist David Suzuki accepted an honorary science degree from the University of Alberta on Thursday morning.
  
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• University of Alberta President David Turpin on differences

  07-06-2018 18:20 via globalnews.ca
  During his speech at spring convocation, University of Alberta President David Turpin said having our beliefs and assumptions challenged by the truth is how we grow as people.
  
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• New marine fuel standards expected to tank oilsands crude prices in 2020

  07-06-2018 17:44 via globalnews.ca
  Canada's oilsands industry, hard hit by a price storm this year, could be sailing straight into a pricing typhoon stirred up by new fuel standards for the international shipping industry.
  
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• Ovechkid: 'Oilers Country' kid cheering Ovi in Stanley Cup final

  07-06-2018 17:43 via cbc.ca
  Call him the Ovechkid, or better yet, ‘Niebvechkin.’
  
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• Stricter marine fuel standards could triple price gap between Canadian crude and U.S. oil

  07-06-2018 17:20 via cbc.ca
  Canada's oilsands industry, hard hit by a price storm this year, could be sailing straight into a pricing typhoon stirred up by new fuel standards for the international shipping industry.
  
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• Household debt, sky-high home prices remain Canada’s top vulnerabilities: BoC

  07-06-2018 17:06 via globalnews.ca
  The central bank said in a report released Thursday that although household credit growth has slowed, indebtedness remains high.
  
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• The Tomato magazine: Okuda San Miguel artist fundraising dinner

  07-06-2018 15:42 via globalnews.ca
  The Tomato food magazine publisher Mary Bailey sat down with Daintre Christensen to talk about fundraising dinner to commission a six-storey mural in Old Strathcona by Spanish artist Okuda San Miguel.
  
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• Protest planned as David Suzuki receives honorary U of A degree today

  07-06-2018 15:30 via cbc.ca
  David Suzuki will be dressed in the fineries of the University of Alberta to receive an honorary degree this morning, as protesters are expected to rally outside against the ceremonial recognition.
  
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• 'It was here that I began': David Suzuki receives honorary U of A degree

  07-06-2018 15:30 via cbc.ca
  David Suzuki received an honorary degree from the University of Alberta Thursday as protesters rallied outside Edmonton's Jubilee Auditorium.
  
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• David Suzuki receiving honorary U of A degree today

  07-06-2018 15:30 via cbc.ca
  David Suzuki will be dressed in the fineries of the University of Alberta to receive an honorary degree this morning, as protesters are expected to rally outside against the ceremonial recognition.
  
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• David Suzuki to get honorary degree from University of Alberta

  07-06-2018 15:05 via globalnews.ca
  Environmentalist David Suzuki will receive an honorary science degree Thursday morning from the University of Alberta, after months of criticism. Kent Morrison has more on the controversy.
  
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• Boyle Street launches website to connect workers with employers

  07-06-2018 15:00 via cbc.ca
  Boyle Street Ventures has launched a website to employ clients who may not have all the necessary tools to hold down a job.
  
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• Edmonton Ride for Dad raises funds to battle prostate cancer

  07-06-2018 14:44 via globalnews.ca
  The Edmonton Ride for Dad take place this weekend south of Edmonton, raising money for prostate cancer research and awareness. Terry Willisko and Nelson Santos have more on the route and ride.
  
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• Skatepark memorial to honour Drayton Valley teen who died of suspected carbon monoxide poisoning

  07-06-2018 14:30 via cbc.ca
  The family of Gage Bogart, who died last year from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning, received approval to build a memorial in his honour.
  
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• 'I can't find my words:' Family mourns 3 sisters killed in Alberta highway crash

  07-06-2018 14:30 via cbc.ca
  Leonard Norwest struggled to speak about his three granddaughters who were among five people killed in a central Alberta highway crash.
  
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• Fort McMurray airport suing insurer for $34M over losses in wildfire

  07-06-2018 14:00 via cbc.ca
  The Fort McMurray Airport Authority is suing its insurer for $34 million to cover losses incurred in the devastating wildfire two years ago.
  
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• David Suzuki to get honorary degree from University of Alberta Thursday

  07-06-2018 13:55 via globalnews.ca
  Environmentalist David Suzuki will receive an honorary doctor of science degree Thursday morning from the University of Alberta after months of criticism.
  
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• Edmonton early morning weather forecast: Thursday, June 7, 2018

  07-06-2018 13:23 via globalnews.ca
  Here’s Mike Sobel’s Thursday, June 7, 2018 early morning weather forecast for Edmonton, Alberta and the surrounding area.
  
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• Our YEG At Night: Students learn what goes on behind the scenes at Global Edmonton

  07-06-2018 06:51 via globalnews.ca
  Some young Edmontonians interested in the world of TV learned more about the behind-the-scenes work here at Global Edmonton. Camera operator Eric Beck and editor Rachel Lees visited Esther Starkman School to share some tidbits.
  
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• AHS warns of potential measles exposure in St. Albert

  07-06-2018 05:15 via cbc.ca
  Alberta Health Services is warning the public about a potential measles exposure in St. Albert after a person with lab-confirmed measles was at the Sturgeon Community Hospital emergency department from on May 31 and June 1 and also on the morning of June 3.
  
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• New Alberta driver’s licence and ID cards to save $1M per year, province says

  07-06-2018 03:49 via globalnews.ca
  People in Alberta will soon have a driver’s licence and ID with a prehistoric twist, as new driver’s licence cards have been issued to protect against counterfeiting and ID theft. They will also feature different scenes from Alberta’s landscape as well as an image of the Albertosaurus.
  
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• Len Rhodes: Grey Cup 2018 in Edmonton

  07-06-2018 02:30 via globalnews.ca
  “So far, so great” is how Edmonton Eskimos president and CEO described ticket sales so far for the 2018 Grey Cup.
  
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• Edmonton forecast from Full House Lottery home

  07-06-2018 02:27 via globalnews.ca
  Meteorologist Jesse Beyer has our seven-day weather forecast from a Full House Lottery prize home in Windermere.
  
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• Edmonton councillor Mike Nickel seeks provincial seat

  07-06-2018 02:14 via globalnews.ca
  Edmonton city councillor Mike Nickel wants to become a candidate for the Alberta United Conservative Party. Vinesh Pratap found out why he made the decision.
  
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• Edmonton councillors won’t ban raves

  07-06-2018 02:06 via globalnews.ca
  Police and city admin recommended a moratorium on raves until safety concerns were addressed but Edmonton councillors instead chose to work with industry to find solutions. Fletcher Kent reports.
  
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• A driver-less shuttle will soon arrive in Edmonton

  07-06-2018 02:03 via globalnews.ca
  A 12-person shuttle without a driver will start testing in Edmonton this fall. Kendra Slugoski has the details.
  
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• City committee recommends allowing smoking of cannabis on sidewalks

  07-06-2018 02:01 via cbc.ca
  Some city councillors think people should be allowed to smoke cannabis in outside public places like parks and sidewalks — as part of the new bylaw governing cannabis use.
  
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• 5 people from Maskwacis killed in highway crash

  07-06-2018 02:00 via globalnews.ca
  Three sisters and a young couple – all from Maskwacis – were killed Tuesday when a car collided with an SUV near Millet, Alta. Quinn Ohler has more on the huge loss.
  
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• Edmonton opts to avoid aggressive restrictive cannabis prohibition

  07-06-2018 01:35 via globalnews.ca
  A city council committee decided to not go for draconian marijuana rules for consuming in public. They've set buffer zones like 10 metres away from entrances and 30 metres from playgrounds.
  
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