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• Health and safety rules for Alberta farm workers coming by December

  27-06-2018 23:51 via globalnews.ca
  Alberta farm and ranch workers will be able to use older equipment and forego the use of a seatbelt if it's not practical under new health and safety rules coming into effect in December. 
  
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• Jury finds Alberta army officer not guilty on 10 criminal charges

  27-06-2018 23:11 via cbc.ca
  After five days of testimony, it took a St. Paul jury only 3 hours of deliberation to find Capt. Malcolm Grace not guilty of 10 criminal charges, including sexual assault and sex assault with a weapon.
  
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• Alberta, Quebec pull vodka with ‘troubling’ Soviet symbol from shelves

  27-06-2018 23:07 via globalnews.ca
  The Ukrainian Canadian Congress believes a brand of liquor it calls offensive is no longer available in Canada.
  
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• Death of man, 25, in northern Alberta ruled a homicide, RCMP say

  27-06-2018 22:21 via cbc.ca
  RCMP in northern Alberta are investigating a homicide after a 25-year-old man from Peerless Lake died Monday at a home in the community.
  
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• New train car for Edmonton’s Valley Line LRT arriving by train from Kingston

  27-06-2018 22:09 via globalnews.ca
  The first fully operational Light Rail Vehicle (LRV) for Edmonton's Valley Line LRT left Bombardier's plant in Kingston, Ont. Wednesday morning.
  
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• Edmonton Oilers celebrate record-setting year off the ice

  27-06-2018 22:06 via globalnews.ca
  A total of $3.7 million will be distributed to organizations in northern Alberta including charities and minor hockey groups.
  
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• Alberta gets $500M increase in job-training funds from Ottawa

  27-06-2018 21:46 via cbc.ca
  The federal government will boost job-training funding for Alberta by $500 million over six years, bringing the total for the period to $1.7 billion, Employment Minister Patty Hajdu said Wednesday in Edmonton.
  
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• Aga Khan Garden set to open southwest of Edmonton

  27-06-2018 21:37 via globalnews.ca
  After nearly a decade of planning, the much-anticipated Aga Khan Garden is set to open at the University of Alberta Botanic Garden in Devon on Friday.
  
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• Fashioning the future one recycled gown at a time

  27-06-2018 21:33 via cbc.ca
  In every closet is at least one old suit or gown long out of fashion and destined for the landfill once the sentimental value has expired.
  
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• Take a sneak peek inside the Aga Khan Garden southwest of Edmonton

  27-06-2018 21:30 via globalnews.ca
  The Aga Khan Garden is set to open Friday at the University of Alberta Botanic Garden in Devon. Take a sneak peek at the facility ahead of opening day.
  
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• Edmonton goaltender Shannon Szabados signs with NWHL’s Buffalo Beauts

  27-06-2018 21:20 via globalnews.ca
  Canadian goaltender Shannon Szabados has signed with the National Women's Hockey League's Buffalo Beauts. 
  
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• Updated safety rules for some Alberta farms and ranches to come into effect Dec. 1

  27-06-2018 21:08 via cbc.ca
  Alberta has made 17 exemptions or changes to occupational health and safety rules that will apply to the province's 4,200 farms and ranches starting on Dec. 1.
  
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• UCP vow to repeal farm safety bill a mistake, agriculture coalition says

  27-06-2018 21:08 via cbc.ca
  The head of a new coalition of 28 agriculture producer groups in Alberta says it would be a mistake for UCP Leader Jason Kenney to repeal Alberta's farm safety law if he wins power next year.
  
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• Kirt Hill takes over as Edmonton Oil Kings GM; Brad Lauer new head coach

  27-06-2018 21:06 via globalnews.ca
  The Edmonton Oil Kings finished last overall in the Western Hockey League in 2017/18.
  
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• Jury acquits Alberta army captain of sexual assault and other charges

  27-06-2018 20:58 via globalnews.ca
  Capt. Malcolm Grace, who is 47, was also acquitted of other charges, including assault and uttering threats.
  
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• Large RCMP takedown caught on video in Maskwacis

  27-06-2018 20:43 via globalnews.ca
  The end of a police chase in the central Alberta community of Maskwacis was caught on camera, where RCMP moved in to arrest a person suspected of assaulting an off-duty officer in Wetaskiwin.
  
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• How doctor’s are dealing with Alberta’s opioid crisis

  27-06-2018 20:15 via globalnews.ca
  The registrar with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta addresses the opioid crisis, particularly what doctors are doing to help deal with the issue.
  
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• Dozens of Edmonton bus shelters smashed in overnight vandalism spree

  27-06-2018 19:59 via globalnews.ca
  City officials believe at least 25 Edmonton bus shelters were vandalized overnight Tuesday.
  
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• Rural Alberta landowner accused of shooting trespasser still nervous about intruders

  27-06-2018 19:52 via cbc.ca
  Eddie Maurice and his wife give their first sit-down interview after his charges were dropped. They say they're relieved but worried families are left unprotected.
  
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• Rural Alberta homeowner accused of shooting trespasser speaks out after charges dropped

  27-06-2018 19:52 via cbc.ca
  Eddie Maurice says he's constantly wondering if someone is watching his house, now five months after firing a .22 rifle when he spotted a suspected thief on his property.
  
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• Alberta judge upholds law that prevents schools from outing students who join gay-straight alliances

  27-06-2018 19:52 via cbc.ca
  An Alberta judge has upheld legislation that blocks schools from informing parents if a student has joined a gay-straight alliance.
  
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• Alberta judge dismisses bid to place gay-straight alliance law on hold

  27-06-2018 19:52 via cbc.ca
  It was argued in court that keeping parents out of the loop on their children's activities violates their charter rights, including freedom of religion and expression.
  
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• Judge quashes request to put Alberta gay-straight alliance law on hold

  27-06-2018 19:34 via globalnews.ca
  More than a dozen faith-based schools, parents and public interest groups wanted an injunction until a ruling on the constitutionality of Bill 10.
  
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• Police pursuit caught on video near Maskwacis

  27-06-2018 19:19 via globalnews.ca
  A police chase in the central Alberta community of Maskwacis was caught on camera, where RCMP were attempting to arrest a person suspected of assaulting an off-duty officer in the nearby community of Wetaskiwin.
  
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• How legalizing pot will help a Fort McMurray reserve become self-sufficient

  27-06-2018 19:16 via cbc.ca
  With the legalization of recreational marijuana months away, Indigenous leaders are split over whether this new law should be embraced as an economic opportunity orbe concerned over the potential health implications it could have on communities.
  
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• 'A place of peace': $25M Aga Khan Garden is set to open

  27-06-2018 19:09 via cbc.ca
  The most northerly Islamic garden in the world took 10 years to plan and 18 months to build.
  
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• Alberta gets $500M in additional funding for job training

  27-06-2018 18:42 via globalnews.ca
  The federal government has committed an additional $500 million over six years towards job training in Alberta. 
  
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• 'There is racism here': Alberta report shares new plan to tackle discrimination

  27-06-2018 18:12 via cbc.ca
  A new government report released Wednesday highlights the prevalence of racism in Alberta, along with plans to tackle it.
  
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• Video shows police pursuit after off-duty officer was assaulted in Alberta

  27-06-2018 17:26 via globalnews.ca
  Police were called to the Safeway in Wetaskiwin, Alta. on June 25 where an off-duty officer reported being punched and bitten by a woman while trying to detain a shoplifter. The two got away and a pursuit began.
  
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• 2 people charged after officer assaulted, pursuit near Wetaskiwin

  27-06-2018 17:26 via globalnews.ca
  Police were called to the Safeway in Wetaskiwin, Alta. on June 25 where an off-duty officer reported being punched and bitten by a woman while trying to detain a shoplifter. The two got away and a pursuit began.
  
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• Edmonton Humane Society: Kano & Ian

  27-06-2018 16:50 via globalnews.ca
  In this week’s Adopt a Pet segment with the Edmonton Humane Society, Dr. Ted Purcell introduces us to Kano the pup and Ian the kitten, and talks about the Pick Your Pal adoption event.
  
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• Alberta government to release long-awaited anti-racism report

  27-06-2018 16:33 via globalnews.ca
  The Alberta government is announcing a new approach to combat racism and promote inclusiveness.
  
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• Alberta government releases long-awaited anti-racism report

  27-06-2018 16:33 via globalnews.ca
  The Alberta government released an anti-racism report Wednesday that includes establishing an council dedicated to combating the issue. 
  
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• Fort McMurray councillor embroiled in conflict of interest violations asked to resign

  27-06-2018 16:03 via cbc.ca
  The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo wants Coun. Krista Balsom to resign for violating conflict-of-interest rules, and plans to take the matter to a judge if she doesn't quit on her own.
  
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• Doctor Who, The Crown actor Matt Smith coming to Edmonton Expo

  27-06-2018 15:44 via globalnews.ca
  Actor Matt Smith is the first celebrity guest to be announced for the 7th annual Edmonton Comic and Entertainment Expo taking place this September.
  
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• Ask the Doctor: Rehabilitation after having a stroke

  27-06-2018 15:43 via globalnews.ca
  Dr. Sarah Burton-Macleod explains the recovery process after having a stroke, and the kinds of rehabilitation patients go through.
  
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• 'I'm pumped,' says paralyzed Humboldt Bronco as he prepares to leave specialized rehab program in U.S.

  27-06-2018 15:35 via cbc.ca
  The steady footsteps heard coming from the physiotherapy room at Philadelphia's Shriners hospital belong to paralyzed Humboldt Broncos hockey player Ryan Straschnitzki.
  
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• Phi Gamma Delta fraternity fundraising relay race to Red Deer

  27-06-2018 15:24 via globalnews.ca
  The Edmonton and Calgary chapters of the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity – Epsilon Alpha and Upsilon Chi – are holding a relay race to Red Deer, to raise funds for the Canadian Mental Health Association. Ryan Chan and Mike Sandare explain.
  
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• To combat opioids, forced detox program for youth needs expansion, say advocates

  27-06-2018 15:00 via cbc.ca
  The province needs to review the Protection of Children Abusing Drugs Act, which allows parents to apply for their children to be confined in a protective safe house for up to 15 days, according to a recent report on children who died of drug overdoses.
  
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• Classic Landscaping: Plants that will have an instant impact on yard

  27-06-2018 14:42 via globalnews.ca
  Perry Stothart from Classic Landscapes and the Ellerslie Gift and Garden Centre shows off some plants that will have an instant impact on the look of your home and yard, such as hanging baskets.
  
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• South Korea resumes wheat imports after concerns about GMO plants in Alberta, industry group says

  27-06-2018 14:22 via cbc.ca
  The Alberta Wheat Commission says South Korea has resumed imports of Canadian wheat after suspending trade last week due to concerns about a small number of genetically modified plants.
  
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• Edmonton contractor warns others about elaborate home-renovation scam

  27-06-2018 14:00 via cbc.ca
  The owner of an Edmonton renovation company is warning other contractors not to fall for an unusual scam involving a stolen cheque, a fake floor plan and a vacant house.
  
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• Edmonton early morning weather forecast: Wednesday, June 27, 2018

  27-06-2018 13:25 via globalnews.ca
  Here’s Mike Sobel’s Wednesday, June 27, 2018 early morning weather forecast for Edmonton, Alberta and the surrounding area.
  
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• South Korea resuming Canadian wheat imports after concern over GMO wheat discovery in Alberta: industry group

  27-06-2018 06:35 via globalnews.ca
  The Alberta Wheat Commission says South Korea has resumed imports of Canadian wheat after suspending trade last week due to concerns about a small number of genetically modified plants.
  
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• Edmonton's 4-year budget plan murky until province steps up

  27-06-2018 03:43 via cbc.ca
  The City of Edmonton is facing an uncertain budget outlook as it waits for the province to make decisions on cannabis and new infrastructure money, council heard Tuesday.
  
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• University of Calgary developing handheld concussion sensor for sideline use

  27-06-2018 02:34 via globalnews.ca
  The University of Calgary is developing technology that can indicate whether an athlete is concussed from a pinprick of blood.
  
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• Edmonton teacher hopes fantasy role-playing will teach students real-life skills

  27-06-2018 02:27 via globalnews.ca
  A special after-school group at an Edmonton elementary school has a teacher hoping that fantasy role-playing will help students learn practical life skills. Sarah Kraus explains.
  
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• Health Matters: June 26

  27-06-2018 02:15 via globalnews.ca
  In Tuesday’s edition of Health Matters, Su-Ling Goh looks at how organizations against smoking are reacting to the looming legalization of marijuana, a research discovery at the University of Alberta that could impact how spinal cord injuries are treated and has an update on a girl who needs a double-lung transplant.
  
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• Edmonton kids learning through fantastical story-telling game

  27-06-2018 02:13 via globalnews.ca
  Students at Delton Elementary School had a chance to battle unicorns and volcanoes after they finished class on Monday, as part of their Dungeons and Dragons club.
  
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• City of Edmonton to hold off on parking enforcement change

  27-06-2018 02:12 via cbc.ca
  The City of Edmonton has put it’s EPark enforcement plan on hold until it figures out a way to accommodate disability placard holders.
  
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