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• Edmonton city bus drivers put to the test at annual skills competition

  23-06-2018 22:38 via cbc.ca
  Edmonton city bus drivers got to show off their skills in an obstacle course on Saturday at the annual Transit Skills Bus Roadeo.
  
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• Fort McMurray councillor violated conflict of interest rules, investigation finds

  23-06-2018 21:50 via cbc.ca
  A third-party investigation has determined a Fort McMurray councillor violated conflict of interest rules when it came to a 2018 budget vote.
  
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• Heat warnings issued for parts of northeastern Alberta

  23-06-2018 21:29 via globalnews.ca
  Several areas in northeastern Alberta, including parts of Wood Buffalo, were put under a heat warning on Saturday morning.
  
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• In the kitchen with Meuwly’s

  23-06-2018 21:21 via globalnews.ca
  Meuwly’s is soon to be Edmonton’s premier artisan food market. The chefs from Meuwly’s dropped by Global News Morning Weekend Edmonton on Saturday to show us what they’re capable of in the kitchen.
  
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• Filipino street food: a sticky, saucy culinary joy ride at Kanto

  23-06-2018 20:30 via cbc.ca
  Edgar Gutierrez, one of the owners of Tres Carnales and Rostizado, has gone back to his roots at the Kanto 98 St. Eatery, serving up liempo, talangka fried rice and kaldereta beef.
  
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• Crude oil leaks into floodwaters after train from Alberta derails in Iowa

  23-06-2018 19:38 via globalnews.ca
  A freight train derailed in northwest Iowa on Friday, leaking crude oil from into flooded fields flanking the tracks and raising concerns about the possible contamination of residential water supplies downstream, officials said.
  
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• About 870,000 litres of crude oil leaks into Iowa floodwaters after train carrying oil from Alberta derails

  23-06-2018 19:38 via globalnews.ca
  An estimated 870,619 litres of crude oil spilled into floodwaters in the northwestern corner of Iowa following a train derailment, a railroad official said Saturday.
  
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• Crime watch group never encourages vigilante justice

  23-06-2018 19:20 via globalnews.ca
  A case in southern Alberta, where a farmer was accused of shooting a trespasser on his property, highlights the problem of rural crime in the province.
  
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• Alberta crime watch group says it never encourages vigilante justice

  23-06-2018 19:20 via globalnews.ca
  A case in southern Alberta, where a farmer was accused of shooting a trespasser on his property, highlights the problem of rural crime in the province.
  
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• Train from Alberta derails in Iowa, leaking crude oil into floodwaters from rain-swollen river

  23-06-2018 18:43 via cbc.ca
  A freight train from Alberta derailed in northwest Iowa on Friday, leaking crude oil into flooded fields flanking the tracks and raising concerns about the possible contamination of residential water supplies downstream, officials said.
  
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• Cleanup underway after train from Alberta derails in Iowa, leaking crude oil into floodwaters

  23-06-2018 18:43 via cbc.ca
  A freight train from Alberta derailed in northwest Iowa on Friday, leaking crude oil into flooded fields flanking the tracks and raising concerns about the possible contamination of residential water supplies downstream, officials say.
  
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• NHL Draft: Edmonton Oilers draft speedy centre Ryan McLeod in round 2

  23-06-2018 18:34 via globalnews.ca
  The Edmonton Oilers drafted centre Ryan McLeod in the second round of the 2018 NHL draft.
  
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• SCARS introduces us to cute cats in need of a forever home

  23-06-2018 17:51 via globalnews.ca
  The folks with the Second Chance Animal Rescue Society dropped by Global News Morning Weekend Edmonton on Saturday to introduce us to a couple of cute cats in need of a forever home.
  
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• Honey, I bought a railway

  23-06-2018 16:30 via cbc.ca
  It's all aboard for the Friend of the Battle River Railway, a tourist attraction branching out while celebrating five years of riding the rails.
  
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• A look at the musical comedy Rock and Roll Heaven

  23-06-2018 15:54 via globalnews.ca
  Edmontonians can catch a musical comedy called Rock and Roll Heaven at Jubilations Dinner Theatre. Some of the cast members dropped by Global News on Saturday to tell us about it.
  
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• Play ball! Special needs baseball program expanding in Edmonton area

  23-06-2018 15:30 via cbc.ca
  A unique baseball program for children with physical or cognitive disabilities is expanding in the Edmonton area.
  
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• Making a difference in Edmonton, one affordable home at a time

  23-06-2018 15:00 via cbc.ca
  When Alfred Nikolai became president of Habitat for Humanity Edmonton back in 2005, the charitable organization was building no more than five homes each year. These days, it serves 50 hard-working families a year.
  
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• Parks Canada wants your thoughts on the future of Sunshine Village

  23-06-2018 14:00 via cbc.ca
  Parks Canada has launched a 60-day public review and comment period to get feedback on what it calls new site guidelines for Sunshine Village in Banff National Park.
  
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• Alberta vet clinic issues warning after 2 dogs treated for 100 ticks

  23-06-2018 14:00 via cbc.ca
  The Camrose Veterinary Hospital in central Alberta is warning pet owners after treating two dogs with 100 or more ticks.
  
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• Single women increasingly pursuing parenthood on their own

  23-06-2018 10:00 via cbc.ca
  Myriam Steinberg was 40 and fresh off a breakup when she realized that if she wanted a baby, she’d have to go it alone. It's an issue some say is becoming more pervasive.
  
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• Cannabis and the border: what pot-smoking Canadians need to know

  23-06-2018 10:00 via cbc.ca
  Each day, 400,000 Canadians cross the Canada-U.S. border. Beginning Oct. 17, 2018, more and more of those travellers could be forced to answer an uncomfortable question posed by wary American customs officers: Have you ever smoked pot?
  
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• Ticats power past Eskimos 38-21

  23-06-2018 08:22 via globalnews.ca
  Luke Tasker and Mercer Timmis each recorded a pair of touchdowns as the Hamilton Tiger-Cats picked up their first win of the season, defeating the Edmonton Eskimos 38-21 on Friday. QB Jeremiah Masoli completed 19-of-29 pass attempts for three touchdowns, an interception and 332 yards for the Tiger-Cats (1-1). Listen: Jason Maas post game View...
  
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• Lightning causes short delay at Edmonton Eskimos home opener

  23-06-2018 04:47 via globalnews.ca
  The Edmonton Eskimos home opener against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats was delayed Friday night due to a severe thunderstorm warning.
  
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• Take a stroll on the artsy side with Edmonton wall walk

  23-06-2018 04:08 via globalnews.ca
  An Edmonton art walk is giving new perspective to familiar sights.
  
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• Edmonton firefighters battle blaze in vacant Riverdale home

  23-06-2018 04:02 via cbc.ca
  When firefighters entered the building, they didn’t find anybody — or anything — inside.
  
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• Edmonton reveals potential pot shop locations

  23-06-2018 03:17 via cbc.ca
  On Friday, the city released a randomly ordered list of applicants who can meet with city developers to submit their permit application.
  
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• City releases list of applicants hoping to enter Edmonton retail cannabis market

  23-06-2018 03:08 via globalnews.ca
  The city has published a list of proposed locations for cannabis retail locations in Edmonton. Applicants include representatives with larger chains to smaller, independent businesses along Whyte Avenue.
  
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• Jury deliberations set to begin for Edmonton man accused of killing son-in-law

  23-06-2018 02:44 via cbc.ca
  Members of the jury will reconvene Monday for the sentencing of Roberto Robles, the 75-year-old Edmonton man accused of killing his son-in-law in 2016.
  
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• Why oil jumped $3 after OPEC said it's increasing production

  23-06-2018 02:29 via cbc.ca
  On the surface, it flies in the face of supply and demand, but an OPEC increase in production announced Friday has led to a jump of $3 a barrel in West Texas Intermediate (WTI).
  
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• Global Edmonton Weather Forecast: June 22

  23-06-2018 02:25 via globalnews.ca
  Meteorologist Jesse Beyer has our seven-day weather forecast starting Friday, June 22. Edmonton was under several severe thunderstorm watches and warnings Friday.
  
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• The hottest seats in Commonwealth aren’t always a good thing

  23-06-2018 02:10 via globalnews.ca
  Global News Edmonton chief meteorologist Jesse Beyer tests how the temperature changes at Commonwealth Stadium depending on where you sit.
  
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• Commonwealth more than stadium for long-time fans

  23-06-2018 02:07 via globalnews.ca
  It’s the fortieth anniversary of Commonwealth Stadium. The stadium is where friendships are formed for fans who have been attending games since the doors opened. Kent Morrison reports.
  
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• Severe thunderstorm warning for parts of northern Alberta

  23-06-2018 02:05 via cbc.ca
  Swaths of Alberta hit with severe thunderstorm warning.
  
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• Food trucks allowed to operate at southside park

  23-06-2018 02:04 via globalnews.ca
  The City of Edmonton changed its tune Friday about food truck vendors operating at Terwillegar Park. Julia Wong reports.
  
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• Edmonton cyclist in serious condition after collision

  23-06-2018 02:03 via globalnews.ca
  A cyclist was sent to hospital early Friday morning after being struck by a truck in north Edmonton.
  
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• Closing arguments in Edmonton homicide trial

  23-06-2018 02:02 via globalnews.ca
  Closing arguments were made Friday in the trial of a senior accused of killing his son-in-law.
  
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• Laylin Delorme convicted in Mac’s murders

  23-06-2018 02:00 via globalnews.ca
  An Edmonton jury convicted one of the three people accused of robbing and killing two Mac’s store employees. Fletcher Kent has more on Laylin Delorme’s conviction.
  
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• NHL draft: Sabres take Dahlin No.1, Habs select Kotkaniemi third

  23-06-2018 01:54 via cbc.ca
  The Buffalo Sabres selected Swedish defenceman Rasmus Dahlin with the No. 1 pick in the NHL draft on Friday night.
  
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• Closing arguments in trial of Edmonton senior accused of killing son-in-law

  23-06-2018 01:44 via globalnews.ca
  Sobbing could be heard in court on Friday as the defence lawyer for a senior accused of killing his son-in-law in 2016 delivered his closing remarks.
  
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• Len Rhodes on big year for Eskimos fans

  23-06-2018 01:18 via globalnews.ca
  It’s a great year to be an Edmonton Eskimos fan. We’re hosting the Grey Cup, it’s the 70th anniversary of the Eskimos and the 40th anniversary of Commonwealth Stadium. President Len Rhodes explains.
  
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• Temperature fluctuations around Commonwealth Stadium

  23-06-2018 01:10 via globalnews.ca
  Jesse Beyer did a little test to figure out where the hottest seats are in Commonwealth Stadium and how your seat colour choice could mean a temperature difference.
  
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• Minute at the Movies: June 22

  23-06-2018 01:08 via globalnews.ca
  In this week’s Minute at the Movies, Todd James reviews “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” and “Metamorphosis.”
  
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• 2 people arrested after dozens of tires slashed in south Edmonton crime spree

  23-06-2018 00:34 via globalnews.ca
  Edmonton police have arrested two people in connection with a vandalism spree that damaged a number of vehicles earlier this month. 
  
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