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• Bunny burden not solved by cull in Alberta mountain town despite $400K cost

  17-07-2018 23:52 via cbc.ca
  Canmore's problem with too many rabbits remains despite an ongoing cull that has cost almost $400,000.
  
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• From Slurpees to smoothies, scientist aims to put bees on a diet

  17-07-2018 23:33 via cbc.ca
  An Alberta scientist is working to develop healthy recipes for a syrupy feed to give to bees after their main food source is harvested for humans.
  
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• St. Albert car dealership recognized for its bathrooms

  17-07-2018 23:32 via globalnews.ca
  St. Albert Honda has been named one of the five finalists in the 2018 Canada’s Best Restroom Contest.
  
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• Babies’ sleep quality affects language outcomes: study

  17-07-2018 23:28 via globalnews.ca
  Shorter or disrupted sleep during the first two years of life affects toddlers' language development, according to a new study.
  
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• Alberta RCMP searching for new commanding officer

  17-07-2018 23:14 via cbc.ca
  The search is on for a new commanding officer for the RCMP in Alberta with the pending retirement of Deputy Commissioner Todd Shean, who was named to the job in March 2017.
  
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• What emoji do Canadians use most?

  17-07-2018 23:07 via globalnews.ca
  Tuesday is World Emoji Day and here’s a look at the familiar emojis Canadians use most – for a variety of reasons. Laura Pearce, head of consumer marketing with Twitter Canada, explains.
  
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• Cannabis compounds could affect developing babies, U of A study says

  17-07-2018 23:00 via cbc.ca
  New research from the University of Alberta says some of the key compounds of cannabis could be detrimental to developing babies.
  
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• Family, friends hope for new information in 2016 Saint John murder of Tammy Boratynec

  17-07-2018 22:47 via globalnews.ca
  Tammy Boratynec was murdered July 17, 2016. Her body was found in the backyard of her east Saint John apartment
  
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• Alberta launches coast-to-coast robocall survey about TransMountain Pipeline

  17-07-2018 22:00 via cbc.ca
  The province thinks the conversation about pipelines — whether it is support for, or concerns about — should be a national discussion involving all Canadians.
  
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• Calgary Hitmen announce Steve Hamilton as new head coach

  17-07-2018 21:55 via globalnews.ca
  The Calgary Hitmen have announced Steve Hamilton as the new head coach of the Western Hockey League franchise.
  
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• World Emoji Day: What icon do Canadians use most?

  17-07-2018 21:51 via globalnews.ca
  On July 17, World Emoji Day, here's a look at the most-used emojis by Canadians and how they compare to trends around the world.
  
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• Evan Bouchard signs entry-level deal with Edmonton Oilers

  17-07-2018 21:28 via globalnews.ca
  Tenth overall selection Evan Bouchard has agreed to a three-year entry-level contract with the Oilers. 
  
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• Funicular jaywalking points to bigger pedestrian problems, walkability expert says

  17-07-2018 21:26 via cbc.ca
  Rampant jaywalking, caused by poor pedestrian planning, is taking all the fun out of Edmonton’s only funicular, says a walkability expert.
  
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• The link between sleep and a baby’s development

  17-07-2018 20:40 via globalnews.ca
  New research suggests sleep has a direct impact on a baby’s development. A team at the University of Alberta analyzed the sleep patterns of hundreds of babies and found 17 per cent of the babies slept less than 12 hours in a 24-hour period, and by two years old those babies lagged behind in learning.
  
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• Are paper or bamboo straws better options than plastic?

  17-07-2018 20:30 via globalnews.ca
  Several businesses are moving away from plastic straws in favour of going straw-free. Some businesses have replaced the plastic with paper or bamboo options, but Courtney Powell with Elevated Enviro suggests that only addresses part of the problem.
  
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• St. Albert car dealership recognized for its clean and convenient bathrooms

  17-07-2018 20:13 via globalnews.ca
  St. Albert Honda has been named one of the five finalists in the 2018 Canada's Best Restroom Contest. 
  
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• Businesses express concern over Jasper housing shortage

  17-07-2018 20:04 via globalnews.ca
  Jasper remains a big draw for tourists but the town is having a hard time serving the visitors because there’s nowhere for people to live while they work there. Sarah Kraus explains.
  
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• Capital Foundations: All aboard for a look inside Edmonton's railway history

  17-07-2018 20:00 via cbc.ca
  Restored to her former glory, the Edmonton High Level Streetcar gently rocks as it makes its daily voyage from Old Strathcona, across the North Saskatchewan River valley, to downtown.
  
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• 'It was always a dream of mine': Sherwood Park hockey player inks NHL deal

  17-07-2018 18:13 via cbc.ca
  A 20-year-old hockey player from Sherwood Park will be starting his next season with the NHL.
  
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• Eskimos Duke Williams earns CFL’s top weekly honour

  17-07-2018 18:00 via globalnews.ca
  The Edmonton Eskimos' D'haquille "Duke" Williams has been named a CFL Player of the Week for his performance against Toronto last week. 
  
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• Canada should help Alberta woman on trial for denying Holocaust: civil liberties group

  17-07-2018 17:57 via cbc.ca
  A civil liberties group is urging the Canadian government to end the "unjust and immoral" imprisonment of Monika Schaefer, a German-Canadian woman on trial in Germany for publishing videos denying the Holocaust.
  
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• Trudeau asks transport minister to tackle Greyhound’s western pullout

  17-07-2018 17:16 via globalnews.ca
  Trudeau calls Greyhound's move "difficult'' for people who live on the Prairies and for those who are already struggling economically.
  
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• Edmonton set for another sweltering day

  17-07-2018 17:01 via cbc.ca
  It’s going to be another scorcher.
  
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• NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Owens activates window with Edmonton Eskimos

  17-07-2018 16:52 via cbc.ca
  Hall of Famer and former NFL receiver Terrell Owens reportedly has activated a 10-day window to receive a contract offer from the Edmonton Eskimos by July 24 or force the CFL team to relinquish his rights.
  
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• Christmas in July Dinner

  17-07-2018 16:48 via globalnews.ca
  The Christmas Bureau of Edmonton will hold its annual Christmas in July Dinner on July 25. Stephanie Perilli shares details about the event.
  
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• Former NFL receiver Terrell Owens activates window with Edmonton Eskimos

  17-07-2018 16:45 via globalnews.ca
  Terrell Owens isn't finished with football just yet.
  
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• As the 'red forest' encroaches, Jasper steps up measures to protect itself from wildfire

  17-07-2018 16:00 via cbc.ca
  Worries about wildfires are heating up in Jasper, as forests that have turned a rusty red colour due the mountain pine beetle offer a visible reminder of the area's vulnerability to a blaze.
  
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• Kids With Cancer: Nora Bazin

  17-07-2018 15:43 via globalnews.ca
  During this week’s Kids With Cancer segment, Nora Bazin and her father Josh Bazin share their rare story about being diagnosed with the disease.
  
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• Hot summer temperatures stunt hay growth in parts of Alberta

  17-07-2018 15:31 via cbc.ca
  The dry, hot weather so far this summer is stirring up concerns about a possible hay shortage in Alberta.
  
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• Plan ahead and be prepared in the event of a wildfire

  17-07-2018 15:25 via globalnews.ca
  Aaron Deines with FirstOnSite Restoration, the company involved with the restoration services in Fort McMurray and Slave Lake, offers up some tips to homeowners before, during and after a wildfire
  
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• Chemical company's Edmonton sites the scene of multiple fires since December

  17-07-2018 15:00 via cbc.ca
  Edmonton firefighters have responded to a rash of fires — the most recent of which was last week —​ at locations used by American chemical company Hexion Inc.
  
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• With cats, a dog and vivid, geometric shapes, Old Strathcona mural is making a big impact

  17-07-2018 14:00 via cbc.ca
  It's big, it's bright and the grassroots-funded piece of public art has already captured the fancy of many Edmontonians.
  
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• Edmonton’s neighbours ready to sign on to create regional transit commission

  17-07-2018 14:00 via globalnews.ca
  More Metro Edmonton municipalities are signing on to create a regional transit authority. Parkland County said yes on June 26 and on Aug. 28, Morinville will vote on whether to join.
  
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• ‘The streets are for everyone’: renowned Spanish street artist almost finished 6-storey mural in Edmonton

  17-07-2018 06:56 via globalnews.ca
  With his bright, six-storey mural nearing completion in the heart of Edmonton's Old Strathcona neighbourhood, the notable Spanish street artist behind the urban painting says there's a reason he decided to come to Alberta's capital.
  
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• RCMP seek vehicle of interest with Manitoba plates as they investigate sex assault in Lloydminster

  17-07-2018 04:49 via globalnews.ca
  The RCMP is asking the public for help as they try to find a car they describe as a "vehicle of interest" as they investigate a sexual assault that took place on a street in the Alberta-Saskatchewan border city of Lloydminster.
  
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• If you had a bad sales experience with Canada’s telecoms, the CRTC wants to know

  17-07-2018 03:05 via globalnews.ca
  Canadian consumers are being invited to tell a federal regulator about their personal experience with misleading or abusive sales practices at the country's telecommunications companies.
  
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• Middle distance Edmonton track star on the rise

  17-07-2018 02:50 via globalnews.ca
  Marco Arope was born in Sudan but grew up in Edmonton. The 6’4″ 19-year-old is covering a lot of ground in a short amount of time. John Sexsmth reports.
  
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• Mountain pine beetle epidemic sparks wildfire concerns in Jasper

  17-07-2018 02:38 via globalnews.ca
  In Jasper National Park, world-renowned forests that were once lush and green are dying and turning orange thanks to the mountain pine beetle.
  
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• Global Edmonton weather forecast: July 16

  17-07-2018 02:28 via globalnews.ca
  Meteorologist Jesse Beyer has our seven-day weather forecast beginning Monday, July 16. Heat advisory in place today, folks!
  
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• Alberta Opposition won't release report on vote dust-up, cites privacy

  17-07-2018 02:20 via cbc.ca
  Alberta's United Conservatives say they will not release an internal report on voting irregularities that led to the resignation of one of their legislature members.
  
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• Mountain Pine Beetle devastating Jasper forests

  17-07-2018 02:08 via globalnews.ca
  If you visit Jasper, you’ll notice the trees are no longer a lush green; they are dying and turning orange. Sarah Kraus tells us more about the huge fire risk created by Mountain Pine Beetles.
  
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• 2 southern Alberta UCP candidates removed

  17-07-2018 02:05 via globalnews.ca
  The fight for nominations in the United Conservative Party generated some controversy over the weekend and led to the removal of two southern Alberta candidates. Tom Vernon reports.
  
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• Specialty bike stolen from St. Albert boy

  17-07-2018 02:04 via globalnews.ca
  An Alberta family is upset after a special bike for a 12-year-old boy with autism and mobility issues was stolen from their St. Albert yard. Kim Smith has more.
  
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• Biker’s helmet cam catches shocking driving on QEII

  17-07-2018 02:01 via globalnews.ca
  A motorcyclist’s helmet camera caught a shocking move by a driver on the shoulder of the QEII. As Albert Delitala reports, the stunt has even the most experienced drivers shaking their heads.
  
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• Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton: July 16

  17-07-2018 02:00 via globalnews.ca
  The Monday, July 16, 2018 edition of Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton with Carole Anne Devaney.
  
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• How Edmonton's cemetery workers help the living mourn the dead

  17-07-2018 01:29 via cbc.ca
  Most people associate funerals with the few sombre moments they have with them — funerals or visiting their loved ones.
  
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• Do Hollywood car chases lead to speeding in Edmonton?

  17-07-2018 01:23 via globalnews.ca
  A University of Alberta psychology doctorate faculty member looked at how action movies like “Fast and the Furious 7” impact driving habits in Edmonton. Deanna Singhal joins us to explain her studies.
  
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• Giant street art mural nearly done in Old Strathcona

  17-07-2018 01:08 via globalnews.ca
  A six-storey mural in Old Strathcona is almost done. The piece – by renowned Spanish street artist Okuda San Miguel – was paid for in part through crowdfunding.
  
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• Prime minister’s youth council split over Trans Mountain pipeline purchase

  17-07-2018 00:51 via globalnews.ca
  Fissures have appeared inside Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's youth council after a group of current and former members publicly urged the Liberal government to reverse its decision to buy Kinder Morgan's Trans Mountain pipeline.
  
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• St. Albert boy with mobility issues robbed of his specialty bike

  17-07-2018 00:40 via globalnews.ca
  His mom Andrea Cenek said her son has a gross motor delay, which makes balancing on a two-wheeler difficult. Two years ago, the family bought Caleb a Mobo Triton.
  
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