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• Trucking business opens at same Calgary address as company involved in Humboldt crash

  12-06-2018 23:42 via globalnews.ca
  A trucking business has opened at the same Calgary address as Adesh Deol, the company involved in the Humboldt Broncos crash that killed 16 people.
  
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• Young man killed while lying on road south of Spruce Grove

  12-06-2018 23:28 via cbc.ca
  A pedestrian was killed when he was run over by a truck on Range Road 274 south of Spruce Grove early Sunday, RCMP said Tuesday.
  
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• Banff town council bans smoking and vaping cannabis in public places

  12-06-2018 22:20 via globalnews.ca
  Banff town council has voted to restrict cannabis use to private property.
  
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• Battering winds pry plate glass window off downtown highrise

  12-06-2018 22:02 via cbc.ca
  Health and safety officials are investigating after battering winds pulled a large plane of glass off a downtown highrise Monday, sending it shattering into the windows of a neighbouring tower.
  
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• The comeback kids: Weed-chomping goats return to Edmonton

  12-06-2018 21:59 via cbc.ca
  On Tuesday, the city welcomed back a herd of 200 goats to Edmonton's Rundle Park as part of the city's GoatWorks pilot project, now entering its second year.
  
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• 'Click Undo': Edmonton lawyer creates TurboTax-style divorce site

  12-06-2018 21:11 via cbc.ca
  A new made-in-Edmonton website means that for some marriages on the rocks, divorce is just a few clicks away.
  
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• Edmonton father’s fatal motorcycle crash leaves 3 children orphaned

  12-06-2018 20:29 via globalnews.ca
  Three children are orphans after two fatal crashes in the span of eight months claimed the lives of both of their parents. 
  
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• Widening of southwest leg of Anthony Henday Drive to start next year

  12-06-2018 20:22 via cbc.ca
  Expanding the stretch of the Edmonton highway from 4 to 6 lanes will take years but 'will definitely be worth it'
  
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• Eskimos aim to hoist Grey Cup on home turf in 2018

  12-06-2018 20:16 via cbc.ca
  The Edmonton Eskimos finished last season on a sour note, losing on an head-scratching play call. However, the Eskimos have a chance to make all their fans forget about that tough ending if they can hoist the Grey Cup on their own field in November.
  
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• Alberta onside with soccer fans to extend bar hours for World Cup

  12-06-2018 20:15 via cbc.ca
  When the 21st FIFA World Cup kicks off this week in Russia, fans in Alberta will be able to watch the game and enjoy a tall, cold one if they like.
  
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• Local state of emergency issued as water levels rise in Lesser Slave River

  12-06-2018 20:01 via globalnews.ca
  Communities in northern Alberta are facing high water levels after a rainfall warning from Environment Canada.
  
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• Filipino community in mourning after tragic crash near Olds kills woman’s husband and mother

  12-06-2018 20:01 via globalnews.ca
  Investigators said the collision involved one vehicle which “left the road surface and came to rest against the overpass.”
  
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• Alberta announces Anthony Henday Drive expansion

  12-06-2018 20:00 via globalnews.ca
  The southwest leg of Anthony Henday Drive in southwest Edmonton will be expanded from four to six lanes. The province made the announcement Tuesday. Kendra Slugoski has the details.
  
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• Man shot in 'targeted attack' home invasion in northern Alberta

  12-06-2018 19:54 via cbc.ca
  A man who was shot in a violent home invasion in northern Alberta is expected to survive, RCMP said Tuesday.
  
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• Alberta extending liquor service hours for World Cup matches

  12-06-2018 19:43 via globalnews.ca
  Starting Thursday, and until July 15, licensed bars will have the option of serving liquor at the beginning of each FIFA World Cup game.
  
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• Edmonton Eskimos reveal practice roster; Grymes heading home

  12-06-2018 19:35 via globalnews.ca
  The Edmonton Eskimos revealed their practice roster on Tuesday morning and announced three players added to their suspended list, including veteran DB Aaron Grymes.
  
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• Anthony Henday Drive was designed to be widened: Alberta Transportation

  12-06-2018 19:23 via globalnews.ca
  Bill Van Der Meer with Alberta Transportation explains how Anthony Henday Drive can be widened “fairly easily.”
  
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• Canadian total oil production expected to rise by a third by 2035

  12-06-2018 19:20 via cbc.ca
  Canada's total oil production should increase to 5.6 million barrels per day by 2035 — a 33-per-cent increase over 2017 levels, according to a new industry forecast.
  
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• Southwest Henday to be widened from 4 to 6 lanes: ‘It’s a challenge every morning’

  12-06-2018 19:18 via globalnews.ca
  Edmonton city councillor Tim Cartmell said he’s heard from his constituents concerns surrounding traffic congestion on the southwest leg of Anthony Henday Drive. He explains what the expansion of the roadway will mean for the area.
  
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• How will widening Anthony Henday Drive improve traffic flow in southwest Edmonton?

  12-06-2018 19:14 via globalnews.ca
  The Alberta government announced plans to widen the southwest leg of Anthony Henday Drive from four lanes to six. Bill Van Der Meer with Alberta Transportation explains how the expansion will help alleviate traffic in southwest Edmonton.
  
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• Edmonton city councillor pleased with widening of Anthony Henday Drive

  12-06-2018 19:08 via globalnews.ca
  Edmonton city councillor Tim Cartmell said he’s pleased to hear the Alberta government will widened the southwest leg of Anthony Henday Drive. He said drivers in the area have been feeling the traffic pressure for some time.
  
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• Anthony Henday Drive to be widened in southwest Edmonton

  12-06-2018 19:04 via globalnews.ca
  Alberta Transportation Minister Brian Mason announces plans to widen Anthony Henday Drive in southwest Edmonton from four to six lanes. Construction is expected to start next year and take three years to complete.
  
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• Canadian oil production expected to rise: industry association predicts

  12-06-2018 19:01 via globalnews.ca
  It says Western Canada's non-oilsands crude production will be flat at about 1.3 million bpd in 2035.
  
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• Red Deer banker charged with stealing $1M from ATB Financial

  12-06-2018 18:47 via globalnews.ca
  RCMP said the Red Deer woman was working at an ATB Financial branch when she forged a customer's signature and obtained a loan in the customer's name.
  
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• Former ATB employee charged with stealing $1.1M through fake bank loans

  12-06-2018 18:01 via cbc.ca
  A former Alberta Treasury Branch loan officer is facing numerous charges after police say more than $1 million in fake loans were issued.
  
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• How does cannabis smoke compare to tobacco smoke?

  12-06-2018 18:00 via cbc.ca
  With Edmonton city council considering more lax rules around cannabis consumption in public , the science is still out on how cannabis second-hand smoke might affect people.
  
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• Global Edmonton says goodbye to long-time broadcaster Lorraine Mansbridge

  12-06-2018 17:01 via globalnews.ca
  She's worked in Edmonton media for 36 years but on Tuesday, Global Edmonton said goodbye to legendary broadcaster Lorraine Mansbridge.
  
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• Strathcona County revises recycling rules due to China's restrictions

  12-06-2018 17:00 via cbc.ca
  Glass bottles, clamshell containers and plastic bags will no longer be accepted for recycling in Strathcona County.
  
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• Global Edmonton says goodbye to broadcaster Lorraine Mansbridge

  12-06-2018 16:48 via globalnews.ca
  After 36 years in the broadcast business, Lorraine Mansbridge is hanging up her microphone. She has been an integral part of our station and our morning news family for many years. She joined Shaye Ganam one last time to share some memories and thank our viewers for all the love and support over the years.
  
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• Lesser Slave Lake crews working to contain flood damage to infrastructure

  12-06-2018 16:33 via cbc.ca
  Flooding washed out roads, knocked out power and triggered voluntary evacuations Tuesday after heavy rain in the Slave Lake area.
  
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• Highway 88 remains closed as flooding triggers local state of emergency in Lesser Slave River

  12-06-2018 16:33 via cbc.ca
  Heavy rainfall caused waters to rise dangerously high in the Lesser Slave River area overnight with floodwaters washing out roads, knocking out power and triggering voluntary evacuations.
  
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• Flooding triggers local state of emergency in Lesser Slave River

  12-06-2018 16:33 via cbc.ca
  Heavy rainfall caused waters to rise dangerously high in the Lesser Slave River area overnight with floodwaters washing out roads, knocking out power and triggering voluntary evacuations.
  
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• 2 highways closed as flooding triggers local state of emergency in Lesser Slave River

  12-06-2018 16:33 via cbc.ca
  Heavy rainfall caused waters to rise dangerously high in the Lesser Slave River area overnight with floodwaters washing out roads, knocking out power and triggering voluntary evacuations.
  
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• Banff, Lloydminster vote to ban smoking and vaping weed in public

  12-06-2018 16:23 via cbc.ca
  More municipalities around Alberta are crafting bylaws to deal with the issue of smoking and vaping marijuana in public places once recreational cannabis becomes legal later this year.
  
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• The Rheanna Bowl aims to help families of children with cancer

  12-06-2018 16:13 via globalnews.ca
  Dealing with a child with cancer is difficult both emotionally, physically and financially for a family. The Rheanna Bowl aims to help ease some of that burden for families with their annual event. Ken and Karl, plus Rheanna Trepanier – who is fighting brain cancer – joined Mike Sobel with the details.
  
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• Brain cancer fighter Rheanna Trepanier joins Mike Sobel for the weather forecast

  12-06-2018 16:07 via globalnews.ca
  Rheanna Trepanier, who is fighting brain cancer, joined Mike Sobel to help deliver his Tuesday, June 12, 2018 weather forecast.
  
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• 3 inmates on the run after escaping Red Deer Remand Centre

  12-06-2018 16:04 via globalnews.ca
  Red Deer RCMP are searching for Dallas Rain, 28, Douglas Power, 52, and Quinn Peterson, 26, who all escaped from the remand centre in the central Alberta city.
  
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• Fierce wind downs trees, causes damage in Edmonton

  12-06-2018 16:02 via globalnews.ca
  A fierce wind storm wreaked havoc across parts of Alberta, including in Edmonton. Kendra Slugoski reports from Hawrelak Park, where the parking lot is closed.
  
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• Family Fun Edmonton shares variety of summer camps available to kids

  12-06-2018 15:43 via globalnews.ca
  Jill Footz, city editor of Family Fun Edmonton, joined us to share some camps and activities to keep kids busy when summer vacation gets underway in a few weeks.
  
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• How Alberta's bank rode out the oil price crash

  12-06-2018 15:31 via cbc.ca
  The oil plunge posed a significant threat to ATB Financial, which only operates in Alberta. The crown corporation had to figure out how to stay afloat, while also sticking its neck out for the oilpatch.
  
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• Incident on Edmonton DATS bus leads to assault charge against blind man

  12-06-2018 15:00 via cbc.ca
  A blind Edmonton man is heading to court this week to defend himself over what he calls a misunderstanding that led to him being accused of assaulting the driver of a bus for disabled people.
  
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• Africa Day Gala: Celebrating and showcasing African culture

  12-06-2018 14:42 via globalnews.ca
  The Africa Day Gala features music, dance, poetry and African cuisine with the theme of unity and economic empowerment. This black tie event takes place at the Edmonton Expo Centre on June 23rd.
  
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• CUPE files complaint in ongoing dispute with WestJet

  12-06-2018 14:32 via cbc.ca
  WestJet is facing more turbulence when it comes to its workforce, just weeks after a potential pilot's strike was averted — but this time it involves flight attendants.
  
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• Three inmates at large after escape from Red Deer Remand Centre

  12-06-2018 14:15 via cbc.ca
  Central Alberta RCMP are searching for three inmates who escaped from the Red Deer Remand Centre Monday night.
  
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• 3 inmates remain at large after 4 escape from Red Deer Remand Centre

  12-06-2018 14:15 via cbc.ca
  Central Alberta RCMP are searching for three inmates who escaped from the Red Deer Remand Centre Monday night.
  
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• 1 inmate remains at large after 4 escape from Red Deer Remand Centre

  12-06-2018 14:15 via cbc.ca
  Central Alberta RCMP are still searching for an inmate who escaped from the Red Deer Remand Centre early Tuesday morning.
  
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• With cannabis legalization on the horizon, black market's future is hazy

  12-06-2018 14:00 via cbc.ca
  The locations of Edmonton's proposed legal pot shops could make or break the black market, a University of Alberta researcher says.
  
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• Edmonton early morning weather forecast: Tuesday, June 12, 2018

  12-06-2018 13:22 via globalnews.ca
  Here’s Mike Sobel’s Tuesday, June 12, 2018 early morning weather forecast for Edmonton, Alberta and the surrounding area.
  
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• Edmonton partners with Chinese tech incubator on program to expand business opportunities

  12-06-2018 06:03 via globalnews.ca
  The launch of a new program aimed at enhancing opportunities for Edmonton-area technology firms in China was celebrated by business leaders and politicians on Monday as yet another sign of Alberta's capital becoming a major player on the global tech landscape.
  
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• Natural esthetics Canadians are using to look young and age gracefully

  12-06-2018 05:58 via globalnews.ca
  From Botox to fillers and plastic surgery, the business of anti-aging is growing rapidly in Canada. But lately, it’s natural esthetics that have come into vogue with more and more people turning to them for that fresh-faced look.
  
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