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• Red Deer College celebrates grand opening of $88M sports, education facility

  22-08-2018 23:19 via globalnews.ca
  After nearly three years of construction, the $88-million Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre at Red Deer College is officially open.
  
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• Dale Johnson wins UCP nomination in contentious Lac Ste. Anne-Parkland race

  22-08-2018 22:52 via cbc.ca
  Dale Johnson has won the United Conservative Party nomination in the constituency of Lac Ste. Anne-Parkland.
  
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• Contentious UCP nomination in Lac Ste. Anne-Parkland decided tonight

  22-08-2018 22:52 via cbc.ca
  A United Conservative Party nomination that where one candidate retracted statements made about the front-runner, and another candidate was disqualified over offensive social media comments, will be decided tonight in Onoway, northwest of Edmonton.
  
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• WestJet cutting back on capacity in a bid to reverse first loss in 13 years

  22-08-2018 22:34 via cbc.ca
  WestJet Airlines is cancelling service between Montreal and Quebec City and cutting back on flights across its network as it reduces capacity to meet consumer demand while also trying to reverse its first quarterly loss in 13 years.
  
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• Documentary filmmaker explores Alberta history through Indigenous stories

  22-08-2018 22:03 via cbc.ca
  A Calgary-based documentary filmmaker says he’s drawn to Indigenous stories because he wants to better understand the history of his chosen province.
  
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• Travis Vader to appeal manslaughter conviction in the fall

  22-08-2018 21:48 via globalnews.ca
  Travis Vader was found guilty of manslaughter and sentenced to life in prison in the deaths of St. Albert couple Lyle and Marie McCann in early 2017.
  
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• B.C. Premier John Horgan meets federal cabinet in Nanaimo, no movement on Trans Mountain

  22-08-2018 21:44 via globalnews.ca
  "Our position remains the same."
  
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• More traffic expected as Costco opens near Edmonton airport

  22-08-2018 21:31 via cbc.ca
  Another major business opened near the Edmonton International Airport on Wednesday, and with it comes an increase in traffic heading to the airport.
  
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• More traffic expected as another major business opens near Edmonton airport

  22-08-2018 21:31 via cbc.ca
  Another major business opened near the Edmonton International Airport on Wednesday, and with it comes an increase in traffic heading to the airport.
  
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• A hint of smoke: B.C. wineries look for ways to cut wildfire risks

  22-08-2018 21:22 via globalnews.ca
  Winemakers can only hope the scent of smoke that's in the air across British Columbia from wildfires won't swirl in the glass once this year's vintages have been bottled.
  
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• New program aims to help Alberta’s immigrant small business owners

  22-08-2018 21:10 via globalnews.ca
  The Immigrant Entrepreneur Program - developed by Business Link - will include training and resources that address the needs of immigrants who are starting a small business in Alberta.
  
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• Allendale Road westbound lanes reopen after large void found underground

  22-08-2018 20:00 via globalnews.ca
  A section of Allendale Road at Calgary Trail has reopened in south Edmonton, after it was closed several weeks ago when a large void was discovered under the road. Julia Wong reports from the intersection.
  
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• Last laugh: Fringe performer comes to terms with his autism through comedy

  22-08-2018 19:30 via cbc.ca
  Comedian Adam Schwartz always had trouble reading his audience.
  
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• Suncor restarting Edmonton refinery after power outage stalls production

  22-08-2018 19:25 via globalnews.ca
  Suncor Energy Inc. says it is in the process of restarting production at its Edmonton refinery after it was knocked offline by a power outage on Tuesday afternoon. 
  
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• Air quality statements once again issued for much of Alberta

  22-08-2018 19:06 via globalnews.ca
  After a couple of days of relief from the smoke, air quality statements were once again issued for much of Alberta on Wednesday morning.
  
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• Canada's cattle producers tighten belts as drought dries up pastures

  22-08-2018 18:39 via cbc.ca
  Cattle producers on the Prairies are hoping for the best but preparing for the worst as an ongoing drought continues to diminish pastures.
  
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• 'It's mainly the parents': Edmonton Rugby Union fighting referee abuse with new policy

  22-08-2018 18:12 via cbc.ca
  The Edmonton Rugby Union has instituted new policy against referee abuse over concerns that a culture of heckling and hooliganism is festering on sidelines.
  
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• WestJet changes course, reestablishes direct flights between Edmonton and Las Vegas

  22-08-2018 18:04 via globalnews.ca
  WestJet says it's maintaining its non-stop service between Edmonton and Las Vegas after announcing earlier in August it was cancelling the flights.  
  
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• Most wanted deadbeat dad in U.S. gets 24 months in jail after Alberta arrest

  22-08-2018 17:47 via cbc.ca
  A man who was dubbed the most wanted deadbeat dad in the U.S. has been sentenced to two years in jail months after he was arrested near Calgary with the help of a restaurateur who had a hunch.
  
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• Edmonton Humane Society: Ortega & Beatrice

  22-08-2018 16:49 via globalnews.ca
  In this week’s Adopt a Pet segment with the Edmonton Humane Society, Kylie Adams introduces us to Beatrice the dog and Ortega the kitten and discusses some of the many training programs offered at the Edmonton Humane Society.
  
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• Edmonton joins startup program focused on solving city issues

  22-08-2018 16:47 via globalnews.ca
  The city of Edmonton is one of the first municipalities to join Startup In Residence (STIR) – a 16-week program that connects government agencies and startups to create technology for civic challenges. 
  
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• New Costco opens near Leduc and Edmonton International Airport

  22-08-2018 16:04 via globalnews.ca
  The 100th Costco Warehouse in Canada opened Wednesday near the Edmonton International Airport. Julia Wong was at the opening and spoke with the airport’s CEO and the store manager about the how they plan to deal with increased traffic.
  
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• Collision on rural road in northeast Edmonton

  22-08-2018 15:44 via globalnews.ca
  The crash happened shortly before 1 a.m. on a rural stretch of 18 Street, between 153 Avenue and Anthony Henday Drive.
  
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• Ask The Doctor: How to recognize when you have depression

  22-08-2018 15:41 via globalnews.ca
  In this Ask the Doctor segment, Dr. Sarah Burton-Macleod talks about how to recognize when you have depression, and talks about what is happening in the body of a depressed person.
  
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• Heritage Valley is Edmonton's worst 'child-care desert,' report says

  22-08-2018 15:30 via cbc.ca
  Finding a child care centre close to home is a struggle for many parents, but according to a recent report, it’s hardest in southwest Edmonton.
  
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• Alberta man who fought to raise profile of stem cell donors too ill to undergo treatment

  22-08-2018 15:30 via cbc.ca
  An Alberta man too sick to receive the stem-cell transplant he searched for is pleading with people to continue to register as stem-cell donors and potentially save the lives of others.
  
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• Canada’s cattle producers tightening their belts as drought diminishes pastures

  22-08-2018 15:19 via globalnews.ca
  Cattle producers on the Prairies are hoping for the best but preparing for the worst as an ongoing drought continues to diminish pastures.
  
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• New Costco opening Wednesday near the Edmonton International Airport

  22-08-2018 15:05 via globalnews.ca
  A Costco is opening Wednesday south of the city. Julia Wong reports live from new store at the Edmonton International Airport, where officials warned travellers to give themselves a bit more time to get the airport.
  
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• 'I cannot rest until they are all saved:' Alberta man vows to rescue young chimps from Guinea-Bissau

  22-08-2018 15:00 via cbc.ca
  An Alberta teacher who went to Guinea-Bissau to help rescue a chimpanzee is now trying to free four chimps from the West African country.
  
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• Take an obstacle challenge with Woman2Warrior / Guy2Gladiator event

  22-08-2018 14:44 via globalnews.ca
  Competitors and recreational warriors can enjoy a fun day out on the obstacle course set up at the Edmonton Garrison in support of Easter Seals Alberta. Family and friends are invited too with several activities open to all visitors for a small donation. Food and entertainment throughout the day.
  
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• Edmonton early morning weather forecast: Wednesday, August 22, 2018

  22-08-2018 14:10 via globalnews.ca
  Here’s Phil Darlington’s Wednesday, August 22, 2018 early morning weather forecast for Edmonton, Alberta and the surrounding area.
  
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• Former Edmonton MLA Carl Benito set up 'straw buyers' mortgage fraud, lawsuit alleges

  22-08-2018 14:00 via cbc.ca
  Before entering politics, former Progressive Conservative MLA Carl Benito orchestrated a “straw buyers” mortgage fraud that left an immigrant Filipino couple owing more than $130,000 on a property they never intended to own, a lawsuit alleges.
  
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• Wildfires tripled permafrost thaw in N.W.T., Alberta over last 30 years, says study

  22-08-2018 13:00 via cbc.ca
  A new study from the University of Alberta says wildfires have caused nearly a quarter of all permafrost thaw in Western Canada's boreal peatlands.
  
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• Wildfires can triple permafrost thaw in N.W.T., Alberta for up to 30 years, says study

  22-08-2018 13:00 via cbc.ca
  A new study from the University of Alberta says wildfires have caused nearly a quarter of all permafrost thaw in Western Canada's boreal peatlands.
  
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• Edmonton Fringe Reviews: The Alien Baby Play, All Proceeds Go To, Daddy’s Boy

  22-08-2018 07:49 via globalnews.ca
  On Tuesday night at the 2018 Edmonton International Fringe Festival, Todd James reviewed The Alien Baby Play (3 out of 5), All Proceeds Go To (3 out of 5) and Daddy’s Boy (4 out of 5.)
  
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• Former co-owner of the Needle severs ties with building ownership

  22-08-2018 06:32 via cbc.ca
  A former owner of the Needle Vinyl Tavern has reportedly resigned as director of the group that owns the building and is selling minority shares in the company.
  
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• Go back to your f****ng country’: woman hurls racial slurs at man following Edmonton parking dispute

  22-08-2018 06:08 via globalnews.ca
  An Edmonton man says police are looking into his video of a woman unleashing a racist rant at him after a parking dispute.
  
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• Wildfire that’s put Kimberley on evacuation alert remains out of control

  22-08-2018 05:14 via globalnews.ca
  "As the smoke clears today and tomorrow, more extreme fire behaviour may be observed," the B.C. Wildfire Service said.
  
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• Woman unleashes racist tirade after dispute over parking in Edmonton

  22-08-2018 04:38 via globalnews.ca
  Video of a woman hurling racial insults at a man in Edmonton on Aug. 15, 2018 after a dispute over how she was parked. WARNING: Offensive language.
  
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• Alberta musician pleads for return of stolen guitar belonging to late mother

  22-08-2018 04:18 via globalnews.ca
  The keyboard was recovered in a back alley a couple days later, but the acoustic Morris guitar — which belonged to her late mother — was not.
  
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• Edmonton chef wants to end practice of house tipping

  22-08-2018 04:06 via cbc.ca
  The overwhelming response spurred the Edmonton-based chef to create the Alberta Vanguard Association, a new Twitter account which will share experiences Albertans in the service industry have faced — including house tipping.
  
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• Todd James catches up with cast of “Heroine” at Fringe Festival

  22-08-2018 02:57 via globalnews.ca
  On Tuesday, Todd James caught up with the cast of “Heroine” at the Edmonton International Fringe Festival.
  
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• A look at Perry Pearn’s Hockey Camp

  22-08-2018 02:51 via globalnews.ca
  If you’re an elite-level hockey player from the Edmonton area and trying to get in shape for training camp, Perry Pearn’s 3 vs. 3 Hockey Camp is the place to be. John Sexsmith reports.
  
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• Edmonton man fights to bury mother’s remains in plot owned by long-deceased grandfather

  22-08-2018 02:50 via globalnews.ca
  Edmonton Cemetery officials told the man he would need permission from all living relatives of his grandfather, who owned the plot, to bury his mother.
  
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• Edmonton Eskimos Grey Cup Greats: Ryan King

  22-08-2018 02:44 via globalnews.ca
  We’re three months away from the CFL’s Grey Cup championship which is being held in Edmonton this year. Ahead of the big game, we’re taking a trip down memory lane and taking a look at some of the Eskimos’ Grey Cup greats. Here’s a look at local product Ryan King.
  
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• City-wide 16 per cent affordable housing goal gets OK from Edmonton council

  22-08-2018 02:41 via cbc.ca
  Edmonton city council approves new city-wide framework aimed at 16 per cent affordable housing in all neighbourhoods.
  
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• Edmonton Weather Forecast: Aug. 21

  22-08-2018 02:30 via globalnews.ca
  The Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2018 weather forecast for Edmonton, Alberta and the surrounding area.
  
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• Health Matters: Aug. 21

  22-08-2018 02:19 via globalnews.ca
  In Tuesday’s edition of Health Matters, Su-Ling Goh reports on the family of an Alberta man saying his potentially lifesaving stem cell transplant has been put on hold and how Indigenous students are exploring careers in health care in Edmonton this week.
  
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• Invertebrates moving to new Royal Alberta Museum location

  22-08-2018 02:12 via globalnews.ca
  Two million exhibits have been relocated to the new Royal Alberta Museum downtown. Some of the smallest parts of the collection were moved on Tuesday. Tom Vernon has the details.
  
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• Is the Valley Line LRT behind schedule?

  22-08-2018 02:10 via globalnews.ca
  The LRT expansion to Mill Woods costs about $1.8 million and now signs are emerging that the contractor who’s building the line could be facing some issues. Vinesh Pratap explains.
  
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