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• Premier calls Greyhound service cuts 'disturbing' news for rural Albertans

  10-07-2018 23:46 via cbc.ca
  Rachel Notley is calling on the federal government for a solution for rural transportation across western provinces.
  
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• Humboldt bus crash put Alberta truck driving regulations on the ‘front burner’

  10-07-2018 23:29 via globalnews.ca
  Tue, Jul 10: Alberta Transportation Minister Brian Mason says changes to the provinces truck driving rules were coming, but the Humboldt bus crash brought it to the forefront.
  
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• Here are the Canadian cities with the most UFO sightings in 2017: survey

  10-07-2018 23:14 via globalnews.ca
  A survey released by Manitoba-based Ufology Research on Tuesday says there were 1,101 UFO sightings -- an average of three a day -- reported in Canada in 2017.
  
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• Tobacco may face similar restrictions as marijuana, if Edmonton tightens smoking bylaw

  10-07-2018 23:02 via cbc.ca
  Cigarette smokers may face more restrictions in Edmonton when cannabis is legalized in October.
  
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• Edmonton council restricts tobacco smoking after passing cannabis bylaw

  10-07-2018 23:02 via cbc.ca
  Cigarette smokers face more restrictions in Edmonton when cannabis is legalized in October.
  
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• Humboldt crash 'real impetus' for trucking safety, driver test overhaul, Alberta minister says

  10-07-2018 22:56 via cbc.ca
  In an effort pushed forward by the deadly Humboldt Broncos bus crash, Alberta's transportation minister is proposing a major overhaul of its trucking industry regulations and the province's privatized driving licensing system.
  
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• Alberta proposes new trucking safety rules, driver tests

  10-07-2018 22:56 via cbc.ca
  Alberta Transportation Minister Brian Mason says the province will start consultations on safety improvements for the commercial trucking industry and driving testing.
  
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• Family of Adam Herold, youngest Bronco, sues driver of semi

  10-07-2018 22:42 via globalnews.ca
  The Herold Family are suing Jaskirat Singh Sidhu, Adesh Deol Trucking LTD., and the unnamed bus manufacturer who they claim all share the blame for the death of their 16-year-old son Adam.
  
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• Truck driver in Humboldt Broncos bus crash, released on $1,000 bail after first court appearance

  10-07-2018 22:38 via globalnews.ca
  The truck driver charged in connection to the Humboldt Broncos fatal bus crash, Jaskirat Singh Sidhu, made his first court appearance on Tuesday, attended by some families of the hockey team, and was released on a $1,000 bail. Adam MacVicar reports.
  
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• Jaskirat Sidhu: What we know about the driver charged in the Humboldt Broncos crash

  10-07-2018 21:56 via globalnews.ca
  Jaskirat Singh Sidhu, 29, was remanded into custody exactly three months after the Humboldt Broncos bus crashed into a semi-truck.
  
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• Vehicle smashes into south Edmonton daycare - Globalnews.ca

  10-07-2018 21:49 via globalnews.ca
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  WATCH ABOVE: Timing was everything at a south Edmonton daycare on Tuesday morning. A truck came crashing through the front window at the very spot where toddlers are normally playing. Fletcher Kent reports.
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• Vehicle smashes into south Edmonton daycare

  10-07-2018 21:42 via globalnews.ca
  A frightening situation in south Edmonton could have ended much differently after a vehicle smashed through the front of a daycare on Tuesday morning.
  
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• Alberta man finds stem-cell donor, will undergo potentially life-saving transplant

  10-07-2018 20:55 via cbc.ca
  After months of searching, an Alberta man battling blood cancer has found the stem cell donor who could save his life.
  
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• The Last Straw Challenge: Alberta single-use plastic

  10-07-2018 20:38 via globalnews.ca
  Waste Free Edmonton has challenged bars and restaurants in Calgary and Edmonton to get rid of single-use plastic straws for a weekend. Sean Stepchuk explains.
  
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• Alberta non-profit farm offers much-needed jobs for adults with autism

  10-07-2018 20:22 via cbc.ca
  The few supports available with children diagnosed with autism mostly disappear once they reach adulthood. A new initiative in Winfield, about 120 kilometres southwest of Edmonton, hopes to change that.
  
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• Fort McMurray region bans pot smoking in public places

  10-07-2018 20:16 via cbc.ca
  Pot users will not be allowed to light up or vape in public spaces in the Fort McMurray region.
  
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• Fort McMurray pot smoking restrictions among 'strongest' in Alberta, advocacy group says

  10-07-2018 20:16 via cbc.ca
  Pot users will not be allowed to light up or vape in public spaces in the Fort McMurray region.
  
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• All inflatable play structures banned by Edmonton Public Schools

  10-07-2018 19:59 via globalnews.ca
  Citing safety concerns, the Edmonton Public School Board (EPSB) is banning all inflatables, including structures like bouncy castles.
  
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• Vandals armed with bricks are smashing up Edmonton neighbourhoods, homeowner warns

  10-07-2018 19:51 via cbc.ca
  Startled awake by the sound of shattering glass, Mary Saretski feared an intruder was breaking in.
  
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• 'Immense trail of destruction': Vandals armed with paving stones wreak havoc in west Edmonton

  10-07-2018 19:51 via cbc.ca
  Overnight vandals who struck on consecutive Wednesdays left a trail of destruction through west Edmonton that impacted about 50 residents in several neighbourhoods, police say.
  
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• Cabela’s Family Summer Camp

  10-07-2018 19:43 via globalnews.ca
  Bring the kids to Cabela’s any Thursday, Saturday, or Sunday this summer! They can enjoy fun activity stations while you get ready for the camping trip. Activities run from 12 – 4 pm. Kids can enjoy games,  casting, and workshops. Workshops are about 20 minutes in length. See here for complete list!
  
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• Edmonton residents asked to weigh in on distance between liquor stores

  10-07-2018 19:24 via globalnews.ca
  The city of Edmonton is asking the public for input on the distance between liquor stores. 
  
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• Loss of Greyhound bus service leaves few options in some rural areas

  10-07-2018 19:23 via globalnews.ca
  The end of Greyhound bus service across Western Canada is the latest in a string of decisions that have left many rural and northern residents with few options for public transportation.
  
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• Government to launch commercial trucking safety rules and testing consultations

  10-07-2018 19:09 via globalnews.ca
  Safety and testing in commercial trucking will be part of the consultations, the Alberta government said.
  
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• Head of Edmonton centre for francophone newcomers removed from position

  10-07-2018 19:00 via cbc.ca
  A man alleged to have sent inappropriate sexual messages to an employee and disrespecting employees while the head of an Edmonton-based centre that assists French-speaking newcomers is no longer employed by the organization.
  
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• Wood Buffalo bans all public smoking and vaping before marijuana legalization

  10-07-2018 18:18 via globalnews.ca
  Wood Buffalo passed a new bylaw on Monday to ban all forms of smoking in all public places ahead of the legalization of marijuana in October.
  
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• Parents of Humboldt Broncos player killed in crash sue truck driver, bus maker

  10-07-2018 18:07 via globalnews.ca
  The family of one of the junior hockey players killed in a crash involving the Humboldt Broncos team bus has filed a lawsuit, alleging negligence by the driver of the semi-truck involved in the crash.
  
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• Edmonton data fanatic animates a century of city growth in 6 seconds - CBC.ca

  10-07-2018 17:46 via cbc.ca
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  Edmonton data fanatic animates a century of city growth in 6 seconds
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  A self-professed Edmonton data nerd has managed to capture a century of city growth in six seconds flat. Using the city's open data portal, Eugene Chen created an animated map of Edmonton that tracks building construction in the city from 1917 to 2017.
  
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• Edmonton data fanatic animates a century of city growth in 6 seconds

  10-07-2018 17:46 via cbc.ca
  Using the city's open data portal, Eugene Chen created an animated map of Edmonton that tracks building construction in the city from 1917 to 2017.
  
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• Jaskirat Sidhu, driver charged in Humboldt Broncos bus crash, granted bail

  10-07-2018 17:33 via globalnews.ca
  Jaskirat Sidhu, who is facing 29 charges in the fatal Humboldt Broncos bus crash, appears in a Saskatchewan court house.
  
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• Capital foundations: Excavating Edmonton's architectural history - CBC.ca

  10-07-2018 17:00 via cbc.ca
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  Capital foundations: Excavating Edmonton's architectural history
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  The following story is part of Capital Foundations, an ongoing series exploring Edmonton's architectural history. Listen in weekly on CBC Radio's Edmonton AM for the latest episode, and for a little excavation of Edmonton history with architect Darrel ...
  
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• Edmonton heritage building brought back to life

  10-07-2018 16:49 via globalnews.ca
  The West End Telephone Exchange was originally built in 1913. For years, the brick building has been shuttered. After a year of heavy construction, the building is finally open and is now home to several local businesses. Mike sits down with Jenna Pryor and Chris Dulaba to talk about the restoration.
  
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• International tourism in Alberta expected to do well in 2018: report

  10-07-2018 16:43 via globalnews.ca
  Overall, 2017 was a year of solid tourist growth for Canada, with overseas visits projected to increase by 6.7 per cent to reach over nine million visitors, the report said.
  
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• Northern Alberta Boston Pizza eliminating straws

  10-07-2018 16:31 via globalnews.ca
  Boston Pizza Northern Alberta says it has partnered with Waste Free Edmonton to have its 68 restaurants go 'straw free' by Saturday. 
  
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• Fort McMurray candidates condemn opponent's racial slur

  10-07-2018 15:30 via cbc.ca
  Candidates in the Fort McMurray/Conklin byelection are condemning a five-year-old post by the Alberta Party candidate which contained a racial slur.
  
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• Edmonton home sale inventory at 10-year high

  10-07-2018 15:00 via cbc.ca
  A new Royal LePage report says inventory levels are at a 10-year high across the city, and home prices fell by 1.4 per cent since the same time last year.
  
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• Unmasking the Myths Gala in support of Little Warriors

  10-07-2018 14:42 via globalnews.ca
  Little Warriors is an organization dedicated to the prevention and treatment of child sexual abuse. The Unmasking the Myths Gala is a masquerade that includes entertainment, dinner and dance in support of the Little Warriors Be Brave Ranch.
  
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• High water levels spur advisories for Pembina, North Saskatchewan rivers

  10-07-2018 14:00 via cbc.ca
  Streamflow advisories are in effect after river water levels across Alberta rose dangerously high this weekend.
  
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• Truck driver charged in fatal Redwater school bus crash

  10-07-2018 07:00 via globalnews.ca
  Charges have been laid in connection with a fatal crash that killed a teenager riding a school bus near Redwater in march. Albert Delitala reports.
  
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• Edmontonians’ generosity sends local teens to international basketball tournament

  10-07-2018 06:36 via globalnews.ca
  Edmontonians have stepped up to help a group of local teens head to an international basketball tournament.
  
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• Holyrood Gardens housing redevelopment gets Edmonton council approval

  10-07-2018 06:28 via cbc.ca
  A controversial Holyrood housing project finally has the green light from council. Council approved the Holyrood Gardens redevelopment proposal after a lengthy public hearing on Monday.
  
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• Greyhound shutdown 'pretty drastic' move that will hurt rural Albertans, minister says

  10-07-2018 06:05 via cbc.ca
  Greyhound Canada's decision to cancel service in Western Canada may leave some communities in Alberta without affordable intercity transportation.
  
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• Porsche rolls into pond at Calgary golf course

  10-07-2018 05:14 via globalnews.ca
  A fire official told Global News they believe the parking brake on the Porsche was used but may have failed.
  
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• What are the alternatives to Greyhound in Western Canada?

  10-07-2018 05:11 via globalnews.ca
  Greyhound Canada won't be operating in Western Canada as of Oct. 31. Here's how you can reach the affected communities.
  
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• For every 10 Canadian teachers, at least 4 have endured violence from students: study

  10-07-2018 05:10 via globalnews.ca
  In some jurisdictions, the number of teachers experiencing violence is as high as nine in 10.
  
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• Dozens scheduled to speak at city hall for public hearing on Holyrood redevelopment

  10-07-2018 04:34 via globalnews.ca
  Supporters and opponents of a controversial redevelopment proposal in Holyrood are having their say at Edmonton City Hall on Monday. Quinn Ohler reports.
  
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• Edmonton Weather Forecast: July 9

  10-07-2018 04:30 via globalnews.ca
  The Monday, July 9, 2018 weather forecast for Edmonton, Alberta and the surrounding area.
  
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• Charges laid in Alberta school bus crash that left teen dead

  10-07-2018 04:30 via globalnews.ca
  Charges have been laid in connection with a fatal school bus crash in Alberta that claimed the life of a teen. Albert Delitala reports.
  
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• Edmonton looks to Sweden for traffic safety tips

  10-07-2018 04:21 via cbc.ca
  Edmonton adopted the Zero Vision policy 18 years after Sweden. Now the city is looking to the Scandinavian nation for tips on how to reach its vision of eliminating traffic related deaths and serious injuries by 2032.
  
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• Meals on Wheels grateful for gifts from gardeners

  10-07-2018 03:56 via globalnews.ca
  Do you have any garden vegetables or produce to share? Meals on Wheels will put them to good use. Sarah Kraus explains.
  
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