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• Alberta does not support federal proposal to ban strychnine against gophers

  20-09-2018 23:48 via globalnews.ca
  The Alberta government is telling Ottawa it does not support a federal proposal to ban the use of liquid strychnine poison for killing prairie gophers. 
  
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• Alberta group launches federal petition to ban conversion therapy

  20-09-2018 23:27 via globalnews.ca
  E-Petition 1833 calls on the federal government to make it illegal for conversion therapy to be used on minors or to send minors outside of the country to receive it.
  
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• Online course that asks about positive effect of residential schools ‘a slap in the face’

  20-09-2018 22:56 via globalnews.ca
  The superintendent of a school division in northeastern Alberta has apologized for an online course that asks students to choose a positive effect of residential schools.
  
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• Alberta Education minister calls for review after test question asks about positive effect of residential schools

  20-09-2018 22:56 via globalnews.ca
  The superintendent of a school division in northeastern Alberta has apologized for an online course that asks students to choose a positive effect of residential schools.
  
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• Alberta government announces rep in Silicon Valley to help high-tech companies

  20-09-2018 22:52 via globalnews.ca
  The services can be accessed for free by Alberta companies and the project will also work to bring Silicon Valley investment money to the province.
  
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• Danielle Smith: NDP sets new trap for UCP

  20-09-2018 22:37 via globalnews.ca
  Danielle Smith says she suspects a private member's bill to ban conversion therapy is more likely a trap the NDP is setting to trip up the UCP.
  
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• Sister of pilot whose plane went missing to create search support network

  20-09-2018 22:10 via cbc.ca
  The sister of a missing pilot whose plane wreck was recently found is putting together a support network for the families of missing people.
  
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• Comic expo, Keith Urban, burlesque and more: What to do with your weekend

  20-09-2018 22:00 via cbc.ca
  Autumn is officially here but that doesn’t mean you should fall into the trap of thinking there’s nothing to do in Edmonton. Here’s a list of 13 events, happenings and festivals.
  
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• San Francisco company to connect Alberta tech firms with Silicon Valley cash and contracts

  20-09-2018 21:33 via cbc.ca
  The province has signed a three-year contract with two companies that will work to connect Alberta tech start-ups with opportunities and capital in California’s Silicon Valley, home of the technology industry.
  
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• New Edmonton policy allows undocumented immigrants to access city services

  20-09-2018 20:43 via globalnews.ca
  Edmonton city council has voted in favour of a new policy intended to make it easier for undocumented immigrants to gain access to municipal services and programs.
  
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• Man accused in LRT stabbing has no criminal record, court told

  20-09-2018 20:31 via cbc.ca
  The man charged with attempted murder in connection with a stabbing on an Edmonton LRT platform made his first court appearance Thursday.
  
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• Alberta school division apologizes after test asks students about 'positive effect' of residential schools

  20-09-2018 20:28 via cbc.ca
  The St. Paul Education Regional Division is apologizing for an online social studies question that asked students about the "positive effect" of residential schools.
  
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• Alberta education minister apologizes after test asks students about 'positive effect' of residential schools

  20-09-2018 20:28 via cbc.ca
  Alberta's education minister apologized Thursday for what he calls "hateful material" — an online social studies question that asked students about the "positive effect" of residential schools.
  
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• Another shot for Ryan McLeod as Edmonton Oilers host Jets

  20-09-2018 20:26 via globalnews.ca
  Connor McDavid will make his 2018 pre-season debut against the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday night.
  
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• Edmonton supervised consumption sites see high demand in first 6 months

  20-09-2018 20:00 via globalnews.ca
  It’s been about six months since two supervised consumption sites opened in Edmonton and the demand for the service is overwhelming. People have been turned away from the George Spady consumption site because of staffing constraints. Kendra Slugoski has the details.
  
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• First responders from 9/11 and Las Vegas to share stories of healing in Edmonton

  20-09-2018 19:40 via cbc.ca
  In the wake of two deaths of Edmonton-area firefighters by suicide in the past month, a symposium on mental health for first responders is expected to attract hundreds of participants to the city.
  
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• 'Intolerable' blast from the past: Oilers fan wants new sound to replace goal horn

  20-09-2018 18:11 via cbc.ca
  The unmistakable wail of the Oilers goal horn assaults Gordon Zawaski's eardrums every time the puck whips into the opposing net.
  
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• RCMP searching for Sherwood Park sexual assault suspect

  20-09-2018 17:45 via globalnews.ca
  RCMP said a man approached a youth walking on Brentwood Boulevard, where he allegedly struck up a conversation, grabbed the girl's hand and kissed her.
  
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• New Oil Kings Kirt Hill general manager on upcoming season

  20-09-2018 16:49 via globalnews.ca
  Kirt Hill is the new general manager of the Edmonton Oil Kings hockey team. He joined Mike Sobel to talk about how he got the job and preview the upcoming season ahead of the home opener.
  
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• Almost everything you do online is being tracked and documented

  20-09-2018 15:45 via globalnews.ca
  Much of your online activity is being tracked and documented by third parties who are building databases. Online security expert David Papp shares some tips on how to avoid being tracked online and on your phone.
  
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• ‘Absolute and complete rubbish:’ Alberta to release rehabbed bear cubs this fall

  20-09-2018 15:30 via globalnews.ca
  The new policy allows wildlife staff to work with private facilities on the rehabilitation of cubs that are less than a year old. It recommends cubs be released back into the wild by Oct. 15.
  
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• 2018 University of Alberta Alumni Weekend

  20-09-2018 15:25 via globalnews.ca
  The annual University of Alberta Alumni Weekend is here, so U of A alumni president Ayaz Bhanji, along with Deborah Barrett with Anthony at your Service, talk about some of the planned events.
  
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• Two climbers trigger avalanche in Columbia Icefield

  20-09-2018 15:05 via cbc.ca
  Two climbers were taken to hospital with serious injuries after triggering an avalanche in Jasper National Park's Columbia Icefield.
  
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• Two climbers injured after triggering avalanche in Columbia Icefield

  20-09-2018 15:05 via cbc.ca
  Two climbers were taken to hospital with serious injuries after triggering an avalanche in Jasper National Park's Columbia Icefield.
  
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• RCMP investigation into Amber Tuccaro's disappearance 'deficient,' report says

  20-09-2018 15:00 via cbc.ca
  Amber Tuccaro’s family say the results of an independent federal review confirm what they have said about the RCMP investigation from the outset.
  
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• Mighty Millions Lottery raising money for Stollery Foundation

  20-09-2018 14:41 via globalnews.ca
  Stollery Foundation CEO Mike House, along with Kathryn Mercier and her son Isaiah talk about the importance of the money raised from the Mighty Millions Lottery.
  
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• Grey Cup festival organizers aim to bring the party to downtown Edmonton

  20-09-2018 14:37 via cbc.ca
  The 2018 Grey Cup Festival will feature more than 50 ticketed and free events — including acts like Alan Doyle, Loverboy, The Rural Alberta Advantage and Aaron Pritchett.
  
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• Teacher assaulted in school calls on province to review classroom safety

  20-09-2018 14:00 via cbc.ca
  If used properly, rooms in schools to isolate children with behavioural problems can be helpful to special needs students and staff, says a former teacher whose career ended after she was violently attacked in her classroom.
  
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• Edmonton early morning weather forecast: Thursday, September 20, 2018

  20-09-2018 13:23 via globalnews.ca
  Here’s Mike Sobel’s Thursday, September 20, 2018 early morning weather forecast for Edmonton, Alberta and the surrounding area.
  
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• Hundreds of pipeline parts are faulty but 'not an immediate danger'

  20-09-2018 10:00 via cbc.ca
  The National Energy Board has found hundreds of parts currently being used on major oil and gas pipelines are not as strong as previously thought and could expand or break if put under enough pressure.
  
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• Hundreds of faulty pipeline parts could expand or break

  20-09-2018 10:00 via cbc.ca
  The National Energy Board has found hundreds of parts currently being used on major oil and gas pipelines are not as strong as previously thought and could expand or break if put under enough pressure.
  
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• Theo Fleury says addiction robbed him of 21 years of maturity. So today, he’s ‘only 29’

  20-09-2018 08:08 via globalnews.ca
  Former NHLer Theo Fleury has marked 13 years of sobriety.
  
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• 2 climbers survive avalanche in Jasper National Park

  20-09-2018 08:08 via globalnews.ca
  It happened at 10:30 a.m. when the pair were roped together climbing the Silverhorn route on Mount Athabasca.
  
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• Pedestrian in hospital with life-threatening injuries after collision with LRT train

  20-09-2018 04:56 via cbc.ca
  A man was struck by an Edmonton LRT train Wednesday evening, sending him to hospital with life-threatening injuries.
  
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• Pedestrian dead after collision with LRT train

  20-09-2018 04:56 via cbc.ca
  A man was struck by an Edmonton LRT train Wednesday evening near Stadium station.
  
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• Portion of Edmonton LRT line shut down after person struck by train

  20-09-2018 04:30 via globalnews.ca
  Emergency crews were called to the area of 112 Avenue and 82 Street shortly after 7 p.m. Wednesday.
  
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• Pedestrian dies after being struck by Edmonton LRT train

  20-09-2018 04:30 via globalnews.ca
  Emergency crews were called to the area of 112 Avenue and 82 Street shortly after 7 p.m. Wednesday.
  
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• Alberta daycare advises helmets for playgrounds

  20-09-2018 03:57 via globalnews.ca
  An Edmonton daycare has re-ignited the debate over whether we’re too worried about our children’s safety.
  
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• Police search for suspects, getaway vehicle after west Edmonton coin shop robbery

  20-09-2018 03:54 via globalnews.ca
  Edmonton police are searching for three people after an armed robbery at a west end coin shop on Wednesday afternoon.
  
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• For the love of the land: Alberta ranch donates land to province for conservation efforts

  20-09-2018 03:53 via globalnews.ca
  What the Alberta government calls "ecologically valuable land" at the WineGlass Ranch surrounds Jumpingpound Creek — a source of Calgary’s drinking water — and is part of the province’s grant to protect watersheds and wildlife habitats on private land.
  
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• Edmonton music festival cancels performance by former Misfits singer

  20-09-2018 03:00 via cbc.ca
  An Edmonton music festival has cancelled a punk singer's performance over view's he expressed on social media.
  
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• Grande Cache deemed not viable to carry on as a town

  20-09-2018 02:15 via globalnews.ca
  Residents in Grande Cache have a big choice to make next week: Should the community remain a town or dissolve and become part of the surrounding municipal district? As provincial affairs reporter Tom Vernon explains, with the bills piling up, the local council believes the status quo simply isn’t sustainable.
  
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• Edmonton daycare asks parents to bring helmets for the playground

  20-09-2018 02:08 via globalnews.ca
  How safe is too safe? An Edmonton daycare is asking parents to protect their kids with helmets and it goes beyond riding bikes. Kendra Slugoski reports.
  
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• Edmonton mayor pitches new budget plan

  20-09-2018 02:04 via globalnews.ca
  Mayor Don Iveson is making the rounds, pitching his new way to pay for city growth. It’s a conversation that’s generated a lot of debate about who should pay for what, with some feeling new suburbs will be pitted against established communities, which already have full services. Vinesh Pratap reports.
  
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• After 2 weeks to rest, Edmonton Eskimos running back C.J. Gable set to return from injury

  20-09-2018 02:01 via globalnews.ca
  Eskimos running back C.J. Gable is expected to make his return to the lineup against the Ottawa Redblacks on Saturday after a one-game absence.
  
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• Improvised explosive device goes off in southwest Edmonton bank

  20-09-2018 02:00 via globalnews.ca
  Two security guards were taken to hospital after an improvised explosive device went off inside a southwest Edmonton bank. No one was seriously injured and damage to the bank is minimal, but police are taking it very seriously. Quinn Ohler reports.
  
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• Calgary arts group frustrated over lack of answers from city on future of old Fairview arena site

  20-09-2018 02:00 via globalnews.ca
  The collapse of the Fairview Arena in February not only left the south-east neighbourhood without a rink but it also displaced the Indefinite Arts Centre which was directly attached to the arena.
  
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• Trans Mountain conducts emergency oil spill exercise on Burrard Inlet

  20-09-2018 01:48 via globalnews.ca
  The exercise examined the protocol in place if 160 tonnes of product containing bitumen spilled into the Burrard Inlet at various locations.
  
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• Stolen credit card info used to defraud Edmonton businesses $250K

  20-09-2018 00:25 via globalnews.ca
  Detectives say two men used stolen credit card information to buy at least $250,000 worth of equipment, therefore defrauding several Edmonton businesses.
  
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• Rattie, Puljujarvi make their case for Oilers' right-wing spots

  20-09-2018 00:20 via cbc.ca
  Ty Rattie and Jesse Puljujarvi are stepping up at training camp for the Edmonton Oilers, a team that has wide open competition at the right wing spot and needs to shore it up to rise in the standings this season.
  
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