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• Edmonton Oilers Toby Rieder out with upper body injury

  15-11-2018 23:58 via globalnews.ca
  Toby Rieder will miss a month with an upper body injury.
  
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• Alberta driver who killed 3 young men in 2011 crash granted day parole

  15-11-2018 23:53 via globalnews.ca
  Jonathan Pratt, who was convicted of killing three teenagers in a drunk driving-related crash in November 2011, was granted day parole on Thursday.
  
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• American fishermen file 4th climate lawsuit naming Encana

  15-11-2018 23:35 via globalnews.ca
  A major Calgary-based energy company is facing its fourth lawsuit in U.S. courts over climate change.
  
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• Woman sentenced for trying to steal family dog in central Alberta

  15-11-2018 23:02 via globalnews.ca
  A former British Columbia woman who tried to steal an Alberta family's dog by posing as an animal control officer has been sentenced to 90 days in jail.
  
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• 'Cute and cuddly': Justin Beaver in Edmonton for Grey Cup festivities

  15-11-2018 22:33 via cbc.ca
  Justin Beaver will be in Edmonton for four full days as part of the Grey Cup Festival.
  
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• CN Grey Cup Parade route in Edmonton

  15-11-2018 21:56 via globalnews.ca
  Here’s a flyover look at Edmonton’s Grey Cup Parade route for Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018 at noon.
  
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• Alberta boy sings his way onto new Netflix series Motown Magic

  15-11-2018 20:43 via cbc.ca
  Zacary James was born a few generations too late for Motown but that hasn’t stopped the 11-year-old singer from hitting the perfect notes on a classic from the catalog.
  
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• Heavy snow on the way for western, central Alberta; travellers being warned

  15-11-2018 20:14 via globalnews.ca
  Meteorologist Jesse Beyer said parts of western Alberta could see between 10 and 15 centimetres of snow but some areas could see more than 20 centimetres by the end of Friday.
  
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• Snowfall warnings in place in western Alberta

  15-11-2018 20:10 via globalnews.ca
  Areas of western Alberta could see between 10 and 20 centimetres of snow, as snowfalls warnings were issued Thursday. Edmonton could see about five centimetres of snow. Meteorologist Jesse Beyer has a look at the warnings in place.
  
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• Public hearing for Edmonton’s proposed four-year operating budget

  15-11-2018 20:00 via globalnews.ca
  Edmontonians will weigh in Thursday afternoon on the city’s proposed four-year operating budget. Julia Wong has a preview.
  
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• Alberta energy firms split on call for government-imposed oil production cuts

  15-11-2018 19:38 via globalnews.ca
  Oilsands and refining giants Suncor Energy Inc. and Husky Energy Inc. are rejecting a call by rival Cenovus Energy Inc. for government-imposed production cuts to reduce an oversupply of oil in Alberta linked to steep price discounts.
  
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• 2 scramble crosswalks added by Rogers Place in downtown Edmonton

  15-11-2018 18:58 via globalnews.ca
  Two new pedestrian scramble crosswalks have opened near Rogers Place, which should help quickly move people going to and from events at the downtown Edmonton arena.
  
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• What to do this weekend in Edmonton

  15-11-2018 18:56 via cbc.ca
  Looking for stuff to do this weekend? We’ve got you covered.
  
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• 'Wild West of aviation': Edmonton pilot ready for wild air race in China

  15-11-2018 18:22 via cbc.ca
  For air racing pilot Scott Holmes, the fastest motorsport in the world is pure “hair on fire” excitement.
  
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• 7 people charged in joint drug investigation in Wainwright

  15-11-2018 18:10 via globalnews.ca
  Five suspects have been arrested and charged so far and there are warrants out for two other suspects.
  
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• Edmonton International Airport signs agreement to boost trade with China

  15-11-2018 17:42 via globalnews.ca
  The Edmonton International Airport has signed an agreement it said will make the airport a hub for trade between North America and China.
  
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• Kidney Foundation of Canada’s Create the Change Masterpiece Gala

  15-11-2018 16:50 via globalnews.ca
  The Kidney Foundation of Canada is raising awareness and funds through their Create the Change Masterpiece Gala. Manuel Escoto explains how the aim is to eliminate childhood kidney disease.
  
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• Leduc RCMP respond to firearms-related incident

  15-11-2018 16:26 via cbc.ca
  Alberta RCMP are asking residents to avoid certain areas of a west Leduc neighbourhood during a police operation this morning.
  
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• Leduc RCMP firearms investigation ends in arrest

  15-11-2018 16:26 via cbc.ca
  One person is in custody following a firearms-related incident in a west Leduc neighbourhood Thursday morning.
  
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• German tourist shot in head near Calgary still requires 24/7 care

  15-11-2018 16:17 via cbc.ca
  A German tourist, who visited Alberta to celebrate his 60th birthday, still requires 24/7 care and likely will never work again, says the Honorary German Consulate in Calgary.
  
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• Spirit of Edmonton breakfast still a big part of Grey Cup weekend after four decades

  15-11-2018 16:00 via cbc.ca
  The Spirit of Edmonton breakfast returns to Edmonton on Grey Cup weekend and for many CFL fans it's a must-attend event.
  
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• 2018 Mighty Millions Lottery early bird prize draw

  15-11-2018 15:42 via globalnews.ca
  The Mighty Millions Lottery early bird prize of a Maserati SUV and a trip to island of Maui in Hawaii, or $150,000 cash, was drawn live on Global News Morning. Mike House from the Stollery Children’s Hospital and David Sachvie from Deloitte were on hand for the draw.
  
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• Castrol Raceway’s Magic of Lights display returns to Edmonton region

  15-11-2018 15:25 via globalnews.ca
  The Canadian Tire Magic of Lights display is back at Castrol Raceway for a second year. Owner Kimberly Reeves and car racer Chevy Reeves share details on what guests can expect to see.
  
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• Construction loader used to break through bank wall in northern Alberta

  15-11-2018 15:20 via globalnews.ca
  A heavy equipment machine was used to break through the wall of a bank in northern Alberta, and RCMP are hoping the public can help identify who did it.
  
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• Some Hillview condo owners left out of new Fort McMurray wildfire relief fund

  15-11-2018 15:00 via cbc.ca
  Some owners of a beleaguered Fort McMurray wildfire rebuild under construction say new government assistance won’t help many residents who are losing their savings, falling into debt and foreclosing on their units.
  
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• Shovels at the ready: Snowfall warnings issued for western Alberta

  15-11-2018 14:38 via cbc.ca
  Bundle up. A section of Alberta is going to get buried in snow, and fast.
  
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• Highway crews prepare as snowfall warnings issued for western Alberta

  15-11-2018 14:38 via cbc.ca
  Alberta Transportation and highway maintenance contractors are mobilizing resources as 20 centimetres of snow is expected to fall in northwest Alberta over the next 24 hours.
  
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• Cannabis shortages lead to new distribution rules for Alberta pot shops

  15-11-2018 14:30 via cbc.ca
  Alberta has changed the way pot shops order cannabis in an effort to make the process more fair for retailers who are struggling to keep shelves stocked.
  
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• Ottawa to spend $90M to build, repair First Nations police stations

  15-11-2018 14:00 via cbc.ca
  The federal government will spend nearly $90 million to build and repair police stations in First Nation and Inuit communities.
  
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• Edmonton woman pleads guilty to dangerous driving causing death

  15-11-2018 14:00 via cbc.ca
  In an Edmonton Court of Queen's Bench, Stephenie McNeil, 28, pleaded guilty to dangerous driving causing the death of 14-year-old Taylor McKenzie on July 27, 2016.
  
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• No spike in cannabis-impaired driving one month after legalization, data shows

  15-11-2018 13:55 via globalnews.ca
  "Even before the legislation we were catching a lot of high school kids because marijuana has seemed to be kind of mainstream forever," said Sgt. Joe Cantelo
  
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• Personal drug use should be decriminalized, addictions expert says

  15-11-2018 13:53 via cbc.ca
  An addictions expert has what might seem like a counterintuitive solution to the Alberta's opioid crisis — decriminalization of all drugs.
  
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• The federal government's carbon pricing plan will eliminate Alberta's hard-earned climate gains: Opinion

  15-11-2018 10:00 via cbc.ca
  Climate and health will once again be jeopardized by coal combustion, at a time when cheap, emission-free alternatives exist.
  
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• The federal government's carbon pricing plan will eliminate Alberta's hard-earned climate gains

  15-11-2018 10:00 via cbc.ca
  Climate and health will once again be jeopardized by coal combustion, at a time when cheap, emission-free alternatives exist.
  
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• Edmonton early morning weather forecast: Thursday, November 15, 2018

  15-11-2018 08:24 via globalnews.ca
  Here’s Mike Sobel’s Thursday, November 15, 2018 early morning weather forecast for Edmonton, Alberta and the surrounding area.
  
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• Calgary artist’s Owen Wilson street art wows at CTrain station

  15-11-2018 06:47 via globalnews.ca
  "I'm like, 'I'm going to paint a really intense, touching portrait of Owen Wilson.' And then people have to look at it and go, 'This guy can obviously paint, he can paint whatever he wants, he's painting Owen Wilson.' It's sort of funny."
  
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• Edmonton councillors frustrated by lack of speed with which city staff are dealing with playground zone speed signs

  15-11-2018 06:17 via globalnews.ca
  Members of Edmonton City Council's community services committee admitted frustration on Wednesday at the slow pace -- in a few instances -- with which signs outside of playgrounds, that are a sufficient enough distance away from main roadways, are being corrected.
  
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• Suncor Energy CEO Steve Williams to retire in the spring

  15-11-2018 05:41 via globalnews.ca
  Suncor Energy Inc. says Steve Williams will retire as chief executive after the company's annual meeting next May.
  
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• Three-quarters of Canadians want legal age raised for cannabis: poll

  15-11-2018 04:23 via globalnews.ca
  While just over one-in-four (27 per cent) say that 18 is the right age, nearly the same number (26 per cent) believe that 21 would be more appropriate.
  
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• Edmonton city staff invited to join anti-bullying vigil

  15-11-2018 03:34 via cbc.ca
  A city of Edmonton employee hopes a vigil on Saturday night at Churchill Square will inspire other city staff to bring a candle, share stories or just observe silence.
  
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• Host trains cat to launch rocket in 2nd season of Edmonton-based web series ‘How to Learn Anything’

  15-11-2018 02:49 via globalnews.ca
  After Stephen Robinson successfully solved a Rubik's Cube while skydiving in the first season of his web series How to Learn Anything, the pressure was on for Season 2.
  
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• 630 CHED Santas Anonymous opens its depot for 2018

  15-11-2018 02:06 via globalnews.ca
  The 630 CHED Santas Anonymous depot opened its doors today so Edmontonians can now drop off new, unwrapped toys to the facility or to donation boxes set up around the city.
  
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• Canada's oil price woes reaching an 'emergency situation,' Cenovus CEO says

  15-11-2018 02:04 via cbc.ca
  The head of one of the country's largest oilsands producers says Canada's oil price woes are reaching an "emergency situation," and on Wednesday saw his company's call for production cuts echoed by a competitor.
  
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• Calgary woman warns about booking airline tickets online following ‘travel nightmare’

  15-11-2018 01:38 via globalnews.ca
  A Calgary woman is warning others to read the fine print and be careful which site you're on when booking flights online.
  
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• Wood Buffalo councillors approve $2M to help Fort McMurray residents rebuild after wildfire but some are disappointed

  15-11-2018 01:35 via globalnews.ca
  Two-and-a-half years after Fort McMurray's catastrophic wildfire destroyed about 2,400 residences and buildings, some homeowners still struggling financially under the process of rebuilding are going to be given the opportunity to access $6 million in new relief money.
  
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• From BYOB to famous sluice juice, more than 40 years of Spirit of Edmonton breakfasts

  15-11-2018 01:31 via cbc.ca
  The Spirit of Edmonton breakfast returns for Grey Cup weekend, and for many CFL fans it's a must-attend event.
  
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• Fights over tight cannabis supplies prompt Alberta regulator to change rules

  15-11-2018 01:24 via globalnews.ca
  A national cannabis shortage has led to corporate battles for whatever pot is available. Now, Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis has stepped in to referee some of the disputes.
  
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• Suncor CEO Steve Williams to retire; Mark Little named as replacement

  15-11-2018 01:15 via cbc.ca
  Suncor Energy Inc. says Steve Williams will retire as chief executive after the company's annual meeting next May.
  
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• Fort McMurray artist uses 'wild colour' to bring portrait subjects to life

  15-11-2018 01:00 via cbc.ca
  Four years ago, when someone tagged the shed behind Russell Thomas's Fort McMurray home, the former broadcaster and municipal politician painted over the vandalism with a mural of a highly-respected local Métis elder.
  
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• Ousting UCP member for swastika-pride flag comment not his call: Alberta Opposition leader

  15-11-2018 00:37 via globalnews.ca
  Alberta Opposition Leader Jason Kenney says it is up to the United Conservative Party's board to decide whether to expel a member who compared the LGBTQ rainbow flag to the swastika. 
  
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