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• Rising river affects Highway 2 and infrastructure in northern Alberta community, triggers flood warning

  13-06-2018 23:49 via globalnews.ca
  Officials with Big Lakes County in northern Alberta said Wednesday afternoon that preparations were being made to have a reception centre, if needed, as rising water on the Driftpile River prompted a flood warning.
  
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• In sweetness and in health: Is there a conspiracy between Edmonton fitness clubs and bakeries?

  13-06-2018 23:24 via cbc.ca
  When a CBC listener wondered if there was a conspiracy between her gym and the bakery next door, we launched a tongue-in-cheek investigation into the theory. It was a delicious job but someone had to do it.
  
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• Syncrude oilsands tailings plan approved by regulator despite its concerns

  13-06-2018 23:20 via globalnews.ca
  The Alberta Energy Regulator has approved a tailings pond management plan for oilsands miner Syncrude Canada despite its reliance on a remediation method that isn't endorsed by the agency.
  
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• Edmonton Oilers kick off pre-season against Calgary Flames

  13-06-2018 23:17 via globalnews.ca
  The pre-season schedule shows the Oilers will be in Calgary to take on the Flames on Sept. 17 before heading to Vancouver to face the Canucks on Sept. 18.
  
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• Bear warning issued for Banff National Park-area campground

  13-06-2018 22:57 via globalnews.ca
  The Parks Canada warning covers the Mosquito Creek campground and Mosquito Creek Hostel area.
  
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• Society has become 'death illiterate,' Edmonton death doula says

  13-06-2018 22:43 via cbc.ca
  Rayne Johnson's job is to be around people experiencing the most significant and vulnerable moments in their lives.
  
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• Toothy squirrel saved when Alberta rancher trims its tusks

  13-06-2018 22:31 via cbc.ca
  A toothy squirrel named Bucky is once again fattening up on nuts after an Alberta woman trimmed his tusks.
  
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• Trial begins for Edmonton senior accused of killing son-in-law

  13-06-2018 22:20 via globalnews.ca
  Before a 12-person jury, Crown prosecutor Mark Huyser-Wierenga laid out his second-degree murder case against Roberto Robles.
  
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• AHS warning of text scam involving the organization

  13-06-2018 21:43 via globalnews.ca
  In a news release on Wednesday, AHS said the organization never sends text messages to patients and never sends funds via e-transfer “under any circumstances.”
  
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• Edmonton's chances to host FIFA games hinge on provincial funding, mayor says

  13-06-2018 20:58 via cbc.ca
  Edmonton is part of the winning bid to host the men's 2026 FIFA World Cup but getting teams on the actual turf in the city is not a guarantee.
  
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• Edmonton likely but not guaranteed to host 2026 World Cup games: ‘There’s more work to do’

  13-06-2018 20:41 via globalnews.ca
  Edmonton is one step closer to hosting up to four FIFA World Cup matches in 2026, but there are no guarantees just yet.
  
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• Vancouver to watch from the sidelines following 2026 FIFA World Cup announcement

  13-06-2018 20:20 via globalnews.ca
  Vancouver dropped out of the World Cup bid in March, leaving Edmonton, Toronto and Montreal as the only remaining Canadian cities.
  
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• Here’s where Canada plans to host its 2026 FIFA World Cup games

  13-06-2018 20:10 via globalnews.ca
  Canada will host 10 World Cup matches in 2026, but whether those games will be played in Toronto, Edmonton or Montreal remains to be seen.
  
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• Edmonton likely but not guaranteed to host World Cup games in 2026

  13-06-2018 20:00 via globalnews.ca
  Edmonton is one step closer to hosting several FIFA 2026 World Cup matches, but Mayor Don Iveson said there are no guarantees just yet.
  
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• Alberta oilsands project wins regulator approval despite Indigenous objections

  13-06-2018 19:57 via cbc.ca
  The Alberta Energy Regulator has approved a northern Alberta oilsands project over the objections of local Indigenous people who say it will encroach on sacred lands and poses a risk to their drinking water.
  
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• Swat, swat, swat: Scourges of mosquitoes and midges swarming in Edmonton

  13-06-2018 19:52 via cbc.ca
  Massive swarms of blood-sucking mosquitoes don’t just exist in your nightmares, warns the city of Edmonton’s resident pest expert.
  
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• Man receives jail time, fine for stealing Greisbach memorial plaques

  13-06-2018 19:39 via globalnews.ca
  A man charged with stealing several memorial plaques from Edmonton's Griesbach community will be heading to jail.
  
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• Suspicious death under investigation in Fort McMurray

  13-06-2018 18:53 via cbc.ca
  RCMP in Fort McMurray are investigating a suspicious death after a body was found in the middle of a gravel road Wednesday morning.
  
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• RCMP investigating after man's body found on road in Fort McMurray

  13-06-2018 18:53 via cbc.ca
  RCMP in Fort McMurray are investigating a suspicious death after the body of a man in his 30s was found on a gravel road Wednesday morning.
  
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• 'It's not getting worse': Floodwaters begin to recede in Slave Lake area

  13-06-2018 17:28 via cbc.ca
  Floodwaters have begun to recede in the Slave Lake area after a powerful storm washed out roads, uprooted trees and triggered voluntary evacuations in the region.
  
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• Edmonton Humane Society: Minnow and Galileo

  13-06-2018 16:51 via globalnews.ca
  In this week’s Adopt a Pet segment with the Edmonton Humane Society, Dr. Ted Purcell introduces us to Minnow the cat and Galileo the dog and asks for your questions for the upcoming Pets in the Park.
  
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• Leap of Faith skydiving event for Adeara Recovery Centre

  13-06-2018 16:12 via globalnews.ca
  The Adeara Recovery Centre provides a safe haven for women who are facing a major crisis in their life.
  
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• Ask the Doctor: Exploring what happens during a stroke

  13-06-2018 15:44 via globalnews.ca
  In our Ask the Doctor segment, Dr. Sarah Burton-Macleod explains what happens during a stroke, what the symptoms are, and why treatment is extremely time sensitive.
  
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• 2018 Improvaganza: Improv and sketch comedy at the Citadel Theatre

  13-06-2018 15:25 via globalnews.ca
  Rapid Fire Theatre’s Improvaganza is a 10-day festival of improv and sketch comedy at the Citadel Theatre. Matthew Schuurman and Chase Padgett share details.
  
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• Removal of trees will keep float planes safe near new Fort McMurray art installation

  13-06-2018 15:10 via cbc.ca
  As many as two dozen trees will be removed or relocated from downtown Fort McMurray to ensure that float planes and a two-storey piece of public art can safely co-exist.
  
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• 2026 World Cup: What we know (and don't know) about Canada's role as co-host

  13-06-2018 15:06 via cbc.ca
  Canada has won the right to co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup along with the United States and Mexico. So what, exactly, is in it for us? Here are answers to some key questions about Canada's role in the joint effort.
  
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• 2026 World Cup: What we know (and don't know) about Canada's role

  13-06-2018 15:06 via cbc.ca
  Canada has won the right to co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup along with the United States and Mexico. So what, exactly, is in it for us? Here are answers to some key questions about Canada's role in the joint effort.
  
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• Fit Tips with Chris Tse: Corrective exercises using bands

  13-06-2018 14:44 via globalnews.ca
  Personal trainer Chris Tse shares some corrective exercises to activate different muscles using stretchy fitness bands.
  
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• ‘We were very humbled’: Canadian Soccer President on winning FIFA bid

  13-06-2018 14:38 via globalnews.ca
  Canadian Soccer President Steve Reed talks about the effort involved in trying to win the bid to host 2026 FIFA World Cup.
  
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• Suncor refinery restart to ease Petro-Canada gas station outages

  13-06-2018 14:20 via cbc.ca
  Suncor Energy Inc. says a fuel supply shortage that left some of its Petro-Canada stations in the four western provinces with no gasoline to pump should clear up in the next few days.
  
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• FIFA President says he’s not concerned with interference by Trump

  13-06-2018 14:20 via globalnews.ca
  FIFA President Gianni Infantino said Tuesday he was not worried about any political interference from U.S. President Donald Trump or any leaders from the United bid.
  
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• Female premiers and what's behind their pattern of defeat

  13-06-2018 14:00 via cbc.ca
  "It’s a common assumption that women come in to lead parties that are in major trouble and headed off a cliff," says political scientist Melanee Thomas.
  
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• Alberta craft brewers renew call for open beer borders in wake of trade ruling

  13-06-2018 14:00 via cbc.ca
  Some local craft brewery owners are renewing their call for open provincial borders after the Alberta government was ordered to scrap a grant program aimed at levelling the playing field.
  
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• Suncor refinery restart to ease Petro-Canada station fuel outages

  13-06-2018 13:58 via globalnews.ca
  Suncor's Edmonton refinery was restarted last week after being shut down for regular spring maintenance and the company is working to resupply the gas stations.
  
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• Edmonton early morning weather forecast: Wednesday, June 13, 2018

  13-06-2018 13:24 via globalnews.ca
  Here’s Mike Sobel’s Wednesday, June 13, 2018 early morning weather forecast for Edmonton, Alberta and the surrounding area.
  
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• Canada to co-host 2026 World Cup

  13-06-2018 12:56 via cbc.ca
  The World Cup is coming to Canada. FIFA member associations gathering in Moscow on Wednesday voted 134-65 in favour of the North American bid by Canada, the U.S. and Mexico to host the 2026 World Cup, beating out Morocco.
  
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• Canada, U.S. and Mexico will host 2026 FIFA World Cup

  13-06-2018 12:55 via globalnews.ca
  Canada, Mexico and the United States will be hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
  
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• United bid honoured with the privilege to host 2026 FIFA World Cup

  13-06-2018 12:54 via globalnews.ca
  President of U.S. Soccer Carlos Cordeiro thanks the FIFA Congress for awarding their united bid with Canada, U.S., and Mexico the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
  
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• Canada, U.S., and Mexico united bid selected to host 2026 FIFA World Cup

  13-06-2018 12:51 via globalnews.ca
  A united bid from Canada, U.S., and Mexico are selected by the FIFA Congress to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The united bid received 67% of the vote.
  
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• Canadian soccer star Alphonso Davies tells FIFA World Congress of his dream ahead of 2026 World Cup vote

  13-06-2018 12:07 via globalnews.ca
  Canadian men’s national soccer team member Alphonso Davies says he dreams of playing in a World Cup maybe even in his hometown of Edmonton should the FIFA World Congress vote for their bid.
  
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• Wind warnings lifted but wild weather leaves trail of damage behind in Edmonton

  13-06-2018 06:24 via globalnews.ca
  After two days of powerful wind gusts, the wind warnings for the Edmonton area have been lifted. But as Kim Smith reports, the strong winds left behind some damage.
  
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• 'Harder to stomach:' Alberta premier says Trump attacks show need for pipeline

  13-06-2018 05:15 via cbc.ca
  Alberta's premier says the Trump administration's recent attacks on Canadian trade show how necessary it is to go ahead with the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion.
  
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• Alberta premier says Trump attacks 'harder to stomach' and show need for pipeline

  13-06-2018 05:15 via cbc.ca
  Alberta's premier says the Trump administration's recent attacks on Canadian trade show how necessary it is to go ahead with the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion.
  
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• Trans Mountain purchase is 'biggest lemon in Canadian history,' NDP MP says

  13-06-2018 04:41 via cbc.ca
  Addressing the House of Commons on Monday, NDP MP Nathan Cullen accused the federal Liberal government of buying the "biggest lemon in Canadian history" when it agreed to purchase the Trans Mountain pipeline from Kinder Morgan.
  
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• 5 things to know as FIFA votes on whether Canada will host 2026 World Cup

  13-06-2018 03:55 via globalnews.ca
  On Wednesday, FIFA will announce whether or not Canada will co-host the 2026 World Cup.
  
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• Harassment cases in Edmonton to get scrutiny in July, council decides

  13-06-2018 03:33 via cbc.ca
  Edmonton council will discuss the city's progress in dealing with harassment and bullying issues in the workplace in July — a few weeks later than scheduled.
  
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• Calgary man struck on sidewalk in Arizona collision dies: family

  13-06-2018 02:57 via globalnews.ca
  Ron and Patti Lou Doornbos were vacationing in the Phoenix area when they were hit by an SUV as they waited to cross the street. 
  
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• Global Edmonton MVP: Tyler Duguid

  13-06-2018 02:53 via globalnews.ca
  Edmonton’s Harry Ainlay High School had a year to remember in the athletic department and Tyler Duguid played a major role in that success. Quinn Phillips profiles the latest Global Edmonton MVP.
  
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• Maxime Bernier removed from Tory shadow cabinet for publishing contentious book chapter

  13-06-2018 02:32 via globalnews.ca
  “I have removed Maxime Bernier from the Official Opposition Shadow Cabinet, effective immediately," Scheer wrote.
  
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• Edmonton Weather Forecast: June 12

  13-06-2018 02:32 via globalnews.ca
  The Tuesday, June 12, 2018 weather forecast for Edmonton, Alberta and the surrounding area.
  
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