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• Eviction of mostly Métis settlement in Fort McMurray area has had lasting impact: report

  27-09-2018 23:38 via globalnews.ca
  A report says the eviction of a predominantly Métis settlement in Fort McMurray four decades ago disrupted the community's way of life and had lasting effect on people's lives.
  
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• Southern Alberta man breaks condition to not be around children: RCMP

  27-09-2018 23:35 via globalnews.ca
  On Sept. 27, Oyen RCMP and the Internet Child Exploitation Unit arrested a 19-year-old man after it was reported he had been in contact with two young girls on Aug. 18.
  
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• Alberta premier to make duelling speech to counter anti-pipeliner Tzeporah Berman

  27-09-2018 22:10 via globalnews.ca
  Alberta Premier Rachel Notley says she will go up against controversial anti-pipeline activist Tzeporah Berman in duelling speeches next month.
  
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• Alberta premier to counter 'misinformation' from Tzeporah Berman at ATA conference

  27-09-2018 20:38 via cbc.ca
  Premier Rachel Notley says she will speak at the upcoming Alberta Teachers’ Association convention to counter a speech from keynote speaker and anti-pipeline activist Tzeporah Berman.
  
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• Edmonton universities open ‘first of its kind’ clinical facility

  27-09-2018 20:36 via globalnews.ca
  MacEwan University and the University of Alberta's family medicine department have partnered to open the first clinical-education facility of its kind in Alberta.
  
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• IN PHOTOS: Behind-the-scenes tour of downtown Edmonton’s ever-evolving Ice District

  27-09-2018 20:28 via globalnews.ca
  How is construction coming in downtown Edmonton's Ice District? Take a behind-the-scenes tour of the area through photos and video.
  
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• EIFF Sept. 27: Opening night gala and ‘The Grizzlies’

  27-09-2018 20:13 via globalnews.ca
  The Edmonton International Film Festival kicks off Thursday, when the opening gala will feature a film based on an inspiring true story from Northern Canada. Todd James has a preview of The Grizzlies.
  
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• New Health Centre opens in Edmonton

  27-09-2018 20:10 via globalnews.ca
  MacEwan University and the University of Alberta have partnered to open a health centre that takes a team approach to healthcare. Kent Morrison reports.
  
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• Tour updates progress of downtown Edmonton’s evolving ICE District

  27-09-2018 20:05 via globalnews.ca
  On Thursday the media was given a tour and construction update of ICE District, where it was confirmed that a Cineplex movie theatre will no longer be built in the downtown Edmonton area. Vinesh Pratap spoke with Katz Group president Glen Scott, who explained why they are asking for an extension to the public-private partnership...
  
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• What to know about healing lodges, where Tori Stafford’s killer is serving her sentence

  27-09-2018 20:03 via globalnews.ca
  The woman convicted of killing eight-year-old Tori Stafford has been transferred from a federal prison to a healing lodge in Saskatchewan.
  
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• Alberta YMCA expects budget crunch will hit parents, child care costs

  27-09-2018 20:00 via globalnews.ca
  The YMCA of Northern Alberta said financial pressures have forced the charity to cancel free memberships for kids in child care.
  
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• Residents invited to explore their city on Edmonton's new electric shuttle - Globalnews.ca

  27-09-2018 19:51 via globalnews.ca
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  Residents invited to explore their city on Edmonton's new electric shuttle
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  The City of Edmonton is launching its electronic autonomous vehicle, or ELA, and it's looking to residents to provide feedback. For three weeks in October and into November, residents can go to three different neighbourhoods across the city to take a ...
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  EasyMile: Ride the self-driving shuttle at three locations this
  
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• Residents invited to explore their city on Edmonton’s new electric shuttle

  27-09-2018 19:48 via globalnews.ca
  For three weeks in October and into November, residents can go to three different neighbourhoods across the city to take a ride on the electric autonomous shuttle.
  
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• Jason Garrison edges closer to Edmonton Oilers roster spot - Globalnews.ca

  27-09-2018 19:42 via globalnews.ca
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  Jason Garrison edges closer to Edmonton Oilers roster spot
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  Jason Garrisson keeps fighting for a spot on the Edmonton Oilers blue line. With three pre-season games to go, the 33-year-old remains in the mix for the opening day roster. When he signed a professional tryout contract in late August, Garrison didn't ...and more »
  
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• Jason Garrison edges closer to Edmonton Oilers roster spot

  27-09-2018 19:42 via globalnews.ca
  With three pre-season games to go, the 33-year-old remains in the mix for the opening day roster.
  
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• Take a free ride: Edmonton tests driverless electric shuttle

  27-09-2018 19:36 via cbc.ca
  The City of Edmonton is inviting residents to take a free ride on an electric autonomous vehicle (ELA) next month and into early November.
  
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• Tiny beetles called Serbian weevils help control weeds in Banff National Park

  27-09-2018 19:33 via globalnews.ca
  Known as weevils, they are being used as a biological control agent to kill the Yellow Toadflax, an invasive species that's taken root throughout the national park.
  
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• Cenovus shares get a lift from crude rail deals

  27-09-2018 18:58 via cbc.ca
  Cenovus Energy Inc. shares increased nearly seven per cent after the oilsands producer said it signed three-year deals with Canada's major rail companies to move 100,000 barrels per day of heavy crude oil by rail.
  
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• Oilsands producer Cenovus shares get a lift from crude rail deals

  27-09-2018 18:34 via globalnews.ca
  Cenovus said the deals will allow it to go around clogged pipelines that are linked to multi-year high discounts in prices for Canadian heavy oil versus New York-traded benchmark crude.
  
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• Heartland Cat Fanciers Club ‘Prairie Paws’ show

  27-09-2018 17:15 via globalnews.ca
  Attention all cat lovers: from sphynx to Scottish folds, the Heartland Cat Fanciers Club annual event is taking place this weekend at the St. Basil Cultural Centre.
  
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• From food to fashion: 2018 fall lifestyle trends with Janette Ewen

  27-09-2018 16:56 via globalnews.ca
  With fall here, it’s time to refresh your home and style. Lifestyle expert Janette Ewen joined Erin Chalmers with a range of items, including comforting food trends, warm drinks, rich wines, Thanksgiving tools, beauty products and decor.
  
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• Caritas Dream Life Lottery featuring $2.1M Chappelle grand prize house

  27-09-2018 16:49 via globalnews.ca
  The Caritas Dream Life Lottery has amazing prizes are up for grabs, including a gorgeous $2.1 million home in southwest Edmonton’s Chappelle area. Tracy Sopkow with the Covenant Foundation and former patient Bernie Krewski explain where the money goes.
  
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• Canadian Animal Blood Bank seeking donors for Edmonton clinic

  27-09-2018 16:49 via globalnews.ca
  The Canadian Animal Blood Bank needs canine donors to help keep their reserves up. The largest collection facility in western Canada is at NAIT, so Dr. Elaine Degrandepre joined Daintre Christensen to talk about the importance of dog bood donations.
  
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• Google Workshop comes to Edmonton - Globalnews.ca

  27-09-2018 16:44 via globalnews.ca
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  Google Workshop comes to Edmonton
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  Thu, Sep 27 – Google Canada held a workshop Wednesday, aimed at helping business owners and entrepreneurs use the digital platform to grow their business. Slav Kornik has the details. Edmonton's business community gets Google lesson from the ...
  
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• Google Workshop comes to Edmonton

  27-09-2018 16:37 via globalnews.ca
  Thu, Sep 27 – Google Canada held a workshop Wednesday, aimed at helping business owners and entrepreneurs use the digital platform to grow their business. Slav Kornik has the details.
  
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• Edmonton shisha bar served notice by city that decision to shut it ... - CBC.ca

  27-09-2018 15:07 via cbc.ca
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  One day after holding a news conference about the closure of a north Edmonton shisha bar and denouncing the owner and business as a risk to public safety, ...
  Edmonton bar Nyala Lounge gets business licence back 1 day after city cancelled itGlobalnews.caall 4 news articles »
  
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• 'Tricky' to enforce cannabis ban in apartment buildings, legal experts say

  27-09-2018 15:00 via cbc.ca
  Legal experts say a major Alberta landlord's decision to prohibit tenants from growing or consuming cannabis in their apartments will be very difficult to enforce.
  
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• Feds try to pull cloak of secrecy over court case on pipeline spy allegations

  27-09-2018 14:53 via cbc.ca
  Federal lawyers want closed-door hearings in a high-profile court case about allegations of Canadian Security Intelligence Service spying on anti-pipeline activists.
  
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• Documents implicate Syncrude in eviction of Fort McMurray Indigenous community

  27-09-2018 14:30 via cbc.ca
  A study commissioned by McMurray Métis implicates Syncrude and various levels of government in the eviction of a Fort McMurray Indigenous settlement.
  
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• Documents entangle Syncrude in the eviction of a Fort McMurray Indigenous community

  27-09-2018 14:30 via cbc.ca
  A wide-reaching study released by McMurray Métis implicates Syncrude, and various levels of government in the eviction of a Fort McMurray Indigenous settlement.
  
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• 'He told me he did it': best friend says accused killer confessed

  27-09-2018 14:00 via cbc.ca
  Tyrell Perron, 23, is charged with the first-degree murder of a 14-year old Edson girl. The jury has heard Perron allegedly confessed his crime to his best friend.
  
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• JONES: Trip to Europe will be challenge for Edmonton Oilers - Edmonton Sun

  27-09-2018 11:01 via edmontonsun.com
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  JONES: Trip to Europe will be challenge for Edmonton Oilers
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  It's not often you hear a coach say he expects his team to lose focus and the probably play an exceptionally sluggish final pre-season game. But there's a significant challenge dead ahead for the Edmonton Oilers as they prepare to board their flight to ...
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  Edmonton Oilers set internal clocks in preparation for European tripNational Post
  
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• Will the real Edmonton Oilers please stand up?

  27-09-2018 11:00 via cbc.ca
  Two seasons ago it appeared the Oilers had put a decade of frustration behind them. Which made last season's disappointment that much more difficult for fans to take.
  
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• Cash reward offered for information on Teixeira

  27-09-2018 08:24 via globalnews.ca
  As police continue to track down Brandon Nathan Teixeira, Metro Vancouver Crime Stoppers has offered a $5,000 reward to anyone with information on Teixeira’s whereabouts. Teixeira stands charged with first degree murder in the 2017 shooting death of Nicholas Khabra in Surrey.
  
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• Strathcona neighbourhood renewal includes bike lanes, traffic calming

  27-09-2018 06:03 via cbc.ca
  Edmonton's south-side bike network is set to expand to the Strathcona and Garneau neighbourhoods. As with all projects involving bike lanes, resident opinions range from anger to elation.
  
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• Highway north of Westlock closed after crash involving tractor and truck hauling liquefied petroleum gas

  27-09-2018 03:58 via globalnews.ca
  A highway north of Westlock, Alta., is closed after a crash involving a tractor and a semi-truck on Tuesday night, according to the RCMP.
  
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• Kenney accuses Notley’s NDP of dropping the ball on fighting anti-pipeline bills

  27-09-2018 03:17 via globalnews.ca
  Alberta Premier Rachel Notley is rejecting accusations she dropped the ball by waiting too long to publicly take on the feds over two bills her government believes could seriously harm its oil and gas industry.
  
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• Edmonton Weather Forecast: Sept. 26

  27-09-2018 02:30 via globalnews.ca
  The Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2018 weather forecast for Edmonton, Alberta and the surrounding area.
  
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• Woman dead, 3 in hospital after crash on northern Alberta highway

  27-09-2018 02:26 via globalnews.ca
  The RCMP is investigating what caused a deadly, four-vehicle crash on Highway 36 in northern Alberta on Wednesday.
  
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• Lights, camera, action! 2018 Edmonton International Film Festival begins

  27-09-2018 02:22 via globalnews.ca
  Catch up on all the latest action from the 2018 Edmonton International Film Festival and watch Todd James' reviews here.
  
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• Family calls for better cardiac care in Red Deer

  27-09-2018 02:17 via globalnews.ca
  A central Alberta family is calling for better cardiac care in Red Deer after losing a family member to a heart attack in March. Tom Vernon explains.
  
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• Health Matters: Sept. 26

  27-09-2018 02:15 via globalnews.ca
  In Wednesday’s edition of Health Matters, Su-Ling Goh has a warning about unlicensed clinics in Canada offering unproven stem cell treatments and why a central Alberta family is calling for better cardiac care in Red Deer.
  
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• Edmonton bar Nyala Lounge gets business licence back

  27-09-2018 02:08 via globalnews.ca
  Due to notification issues, city officials have reinstated an Edmonton bar’s business licence just one day after revoking it. Sarah Kraus has the details.
  
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• Edmonton’s tallest office tower opens its doors

  27-09-2018 02:05 via globalnews.ca
  Edmonton’s newest office tower has opened. Stantec Tower happens to be the tallest of its kind west of Toronto.Vinesh Pratap reports.
  
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• Transit safety in question after Edmonton bus driver stabbed

  27-09-2018 02:02 via globalnews.ca
  An attack on an Edmonton city bus driver is part of what some describe as a disturbing trend. The violence upsets drivers and riders. As Fletcher Kent reports, city council is worried too.
  
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• Notley disputes Kenney's accusation that she was too slow to fight anti-pipeline bills

  27-09-2018 01:55 via cbc.ca
  Alberta Premier Rachel Notley is rejecting accusations she dropped the ball by waiting too long to publicly take on the feds over two bills her government believes could seriously harm its oil and gas industry.
  
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• Four Edmonton schools get help from Edmonton Oilers program to raise money for charities

  27-09-2018 01:51 via cbc.ca
  The Edmonton Oilers are teaming up with junior high students to raise money for non-profits for the fourth year.
  
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• Calgary RV owners warned after batteries stolen from campground

  27-09-2018 01:16 via globalnews.ca
  Battery theft is becoming a problem for companies and RV owners around Calgary.
  
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• Trans Mountain head confident pipeline will be built despite regulatory, court challenges

  27-09-2018 00:48 via globalnews.ca
  The Trans Mountain pipeline expansion will take approximately 30 months for the project to be completed. If there are approvals in 2019, that could mean oil flowing through the line in 2022.
  
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• Hope Mission Radiothon

  27-09-2018 00:48 via globalnews.ca
  630 CHED is proud to support the Hope Mission Radiothon on October 3rd-4th.
  
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