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• Edmonton and the Grey Cup: A brief history of hosting

  22-11-2018 23:44 via globalnews.ca
  If Edmonton can't play in the championship final, hosting the Grey Cup may be the next best thing. The game will be the fifth Grey Cup to be played at Commonwealth Stadium. We take walk down memory lane.
  
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• NDP MLAs given scripted responses if asked about sexual misconduct allegations

  22-11-2018 23:35 via cbc.ca
  Alberta NDP backbenchers have been given scripted responses to provide if asked by reporters about sexual misconduct allegations against two of their caucus colleagues, CBC News has learned.
  
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• $200M in carbon tax funds going to smaller renewable power plants

  22-11-2018 23:19 via cbc.ca
  One-quarter of the funding will be earmarked for communities affected by the phase-out of coal-fired electricity plants.
  
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• Thousands of tickets up for grabs online for Sunday's Grey Cup game

  22-11-2018 23:08 via cbc.ca
  With the home team not playing in the Grey Cup, thousands of tickets are up for sale online for Sunday's big game.
  
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• Alberta sees 1st flu death as health system deals with early, tough season

  22-11-2018 22:51 via globalnews.ca
  One person in the Calgary zone has died from the flu this year, marking Alberta's first flu-related death of the 2018-2019 season. 
  
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• Alberta teachers use Grey Cup celebration to punt oversized classes

  22-11-2018 22:48 via cbc.ca
  The Alberta Teachers Association is using a fabled moment in Grey Cup history to drive home a point about oversized classrooms.
  
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• Will Trans Mountain construction resume next spring? ‘I certainly hope so’: Trudeau

  22-11-2018 22:28 via globalnews.ca
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is hopeful construction on the Trans Mountain pipeline will resume next spring.
  
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• A look back at the history of Edmonton hosting the Grey Cup

  22-11-2018 22:19 via globalnews.ca
  The Grey Cup has been played in Canada 106 times. How many times do you think Edmonton has hosted the big game? Gord Steinke takes a look back.
  
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• 'Deck the boughs with Wayne and Hallsy': The most Edmonton Christmas tree of all

  22-11-2018 22:00 via cbc.ca
  In what could be crowned Edmonton’s most, um, Edmontonish tree, Carly Dermott’s is festooned with about 70 handmade Christmas decorations with a decidedly sports theme.
  
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• Trudeau talks about Bill C-69 to Alberta’s Chamber of Commerce

  22-11-2018 21:44 via globalnews.ca
  On Thursday Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addressed the question of Bill C-69 while talking to Alberta’s Chamber of Commerce.
  
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• ‘I certainly hope so’: Trudeau on Trans Mountain resuming next spring

  22-11-2018 21:34 via globalnews.ca
  PM Justin Trudeau spoke with Albert’a Chamber of Commerce on Thursday saying “I certainly hope so” when asked about the construction of the Trans Mountain pipeline resuming next spring.
  
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• Trudeau touts tax write-offs for new business infrastructure

  22-11-2018 21:26 via globalnews.ca
  During a speech to Alberta’s Chamber of Commerce, PM Justin Trudeau touted new tax write-offs for business infrastructure.
  
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• Trudeau calls selling Alberta’s oil at discount, ‘unacceptable’

  22-11-2018 21:20 via globalnews.ca
  During a speech to Alberta’s Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, Justin Trudeau said Canada’s economy is losing an estimated $80 million a day selling oil at a discount.
  
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• Kelowna to represent B.C. at national youth flag football tournament in Edmonton

  22-11-2018 21:20 via globalnews.ca
  10-team championship will take place Friday in Edmonton, site of 106th Grey Cup.
  
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• Lockdown at Lac La Biche school ends after police arrest 2nd suspect

  22-11-2018 21:09 via globalnews.ca
  Investigators say the suspect ran into Portage College, prompting officers to start evacuating the building in order to do a sweep search for the person at large. 
  
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• Lac La Biche school put on lockdown as police search for suspect at large

  22-11-2018 21:09 via globalnews.ca
  Investigators say the suspect ran into Portage College, prompting officers to start evacuating the building in order to do a sweep search for the person at large. 
  
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• Committee lays out distribution of GoFundMe campaign to Humboldt Broncos families

  22-11-2018 20:43 via globalnews.ca
  A committee has made recommendations on how to distribute the $15.2 million raised in a GoFundMe campaign for the Humboldt Broncos.
  
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• Plummeting oil prices ‘very much a crisis’ for Alberta: Trudeau

  22-11-2018 20:30 via globalnews.ca
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau agreed that plummeting Alberta oil prices are a “crisis” for Alberta at a media conference on Thursday, and said Ottawa is working on getting a pipeline built “in the right way.”
  
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• Refinery shut downs, oil prices ‘beyond our control’: Trudeau

  22-11-2018 20:27 via globalnews.ca
  When asked what his plan was to address Alberta’s economic concerns, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told reporters his government is working “hand in hand” with industry but said refinery shutdowns and overseas oil prices are beyond his government’s control.
  
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• Alberta Chambers of Commerce let down by federal inaction on energy

  22-11-2018 20:21 via globalnews.ca
  The president of Alberta Chambers of Commerce runs down the economic winners and losers of the federal economic update. Ken Kobly calls for an “adult conversation” about an Alberta sales tax.
  
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• What to do beyond the Grey Cup this weekend

  22-11-2018 20:00 via cbc.ca
  Maybe football isn't your thing. Doesn't make you a bad person. Here's some other stuff you could do with your weekend in Edmonton.
  
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• Red Deer father killed in workplace incident in Iraq

  22-11-2018 19:55 via globalnews.ca
  A young father of four from Red Deer was killed after a gas leak at a facility in Iraq late last week.
  
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• Esks out but Edmonton wins. Grey Cup expected to be windfall for local businesses

  22-11-2018 19:55 via globalnews.ca
  Festival organizers estimate hosting the 2018 Grey Cup will bring 30,000 people to the city and will inject $100 million into Edmonton's economy. Most businesses are thrilled.
  
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• Winner crowned in CBC Edmonton's 'Kick it to win it' contest

  22-11-2018 19:49 via cbc.ca
  After a victory dance on the football field, Mike Bilinski will bring home gold-seat tickets to the Grey Cup.
  
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• Rachel Notley unveils carbon tax break for oil and gas drilling companies

  22-11-2018 19:07 via globalnews.ca
  The exemption, retroactive to when the carbon tax was introduced in 2017, is expected to provide $750,000 to $1.5 million per year in relief for Alberta's oil and gas drilling industry.
  
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• Alberta is in 'crisis' over low energy prices, Trudeau acknowledges, as thousands protest in Calgary

  22-11-2018 19:05 via cbc.ca
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Alberta is in a crisis as the province's oil is being sold at a discount of about $45 a barrel, but he offered no new announcements regarding aid for Alberta's oil and gas sector.
  
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• Families of dead crash victims should get larger cut of Humboldt Broncos GoFundMe: committee

  22-11-2018 19:02 via cbc.ca
  If a judge approves the recommendation, the survivors of the April 6 Humboldt Broncos bus crash would each receive $425,000 while families or dependents of those who died would get $475,000 each.
  
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• Committee recommends families of dead crash victims get larger cut of Humboldt Broncos GoFundMe

  22-11-2018 19:02 via cbc.ca
  If a judge approves the recommendation, the survivors of the April 6 Humboldt Broncos bus crash would each receive $425,000 while families or dependents of those who died would get $475,000 each.
  
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• Beyond Football: Cheerleading, Esports getting piece of the spotlight at 2018 Grey Cup Festival

  22-11-2018 18:37 via globalnews.ca
  The 2018 Grey Cup Festival is hosting cheerleaders and gamers to showcase their skills.
  
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• Grassroots initiative helping to keep Edmonton’s homeless warm during winter

  22-11-2018 18:28 via globalnews.ca
  Bundleupyeg has set a lofty goal for its sixth season of collecting warm clothing for Edmonton's homeless community during the winter.
  
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• Edmonton homicide rate among Canada’s highest: report

  22-11-2018 18:16 via globalnews.ca
  A new Statistics Canada report indicates Edmonton had the third-highest homicide rate in Canada last year.
  
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• Edmonton's 'Graffiti Granny' tackling tagging, one wall at a time

  22-11-2018 18:00 via cbc.ca
  One Edmonton woman is tackling graffiti in her west Edmonton neighbourhood by removing the unwanted tagging sometimes two or three times a week.
  
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• Alberta distillery thirsty for East Coast expansion

  22-11-2018 17:00 via cbc.ca
  An Alberta distillery is ready to quench a growing thirst for craft spirits on the East Coast.
  
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• On ice reunion for 2 injured Humboldt Broncos hockey players

  22-11-2018 16:31 via globalnews.ca
  Humboldt Broncos teammates Ryan Straschnitzki and Jacob Wasserman will reunite on the ice at an NCAA game in Denver for a short sledge hockey exhibition game.
  
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• 'We're outraged': Union rips Liberal back-to-work bill for Canada Post carriers

  22-11-2018 16:15 via cbc.ca
  The union representing Canada Post carriers is accusing the federal government of violating its members' constitutional rights by pushing emergency legislation to force them back to work.
  
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• Fairmont Hotel Macdonald mixing up creative cocktails at Stamps House

  22-11-2018 16:04 via globalnews.ca
  What’s a party without some drinks? Kent Morrison shows off some creative cocktails being mixed up inside The Stamps House at the Fairmont Hotel Macdonald, which is the official Grey Cup party headquarters for the Calgary Stampeders.
  
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• Edmonton winter clothing drive for homeless

  22-11-2018 15:56 via globalnews.ca
  Bundleupyeg is making a difference in helping to keep Edmonton’s homeless warm during the winter months. Slav Kornik explains what the initiative is all about.
  
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• Notley says 6 partial oilsands upgrading projects worth $5B under consideration

  22-11-2018 15:48 via cbc.ca
  Alberta Premier Rachel Notley says her government is close to finalizing investment deals on six projects on partial upgrading of oilsands bitumen that will be worth nearly $5 billion and create hundreds of long-term jobs.
  
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• Alberta shortlisted 6 partial oilsands upgrading projects worth $5B, Notley says

  22-11-2018 15:48 via cbc.ca
  Alberta Premier Rachel Notley says her government is close to finalizing investment deals on six projects for partial upgrading of oilsands bitumen that will be worth nearly $5 billion and create hundreds of long-term jobs.
  
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• Alberta may buy rail cars to increase oil transport capacity

  22-11-2018 15:48 via cbc.ca
  Alberta Premier Rachel Notley says her government is continuing to push Ottawa to do more to facilitate transporting a greater volume of oil-by-rail until pipeline capacity increases and is considering buying trains to do it.
  
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• 6 partial bitumen upgrading projects worth $5B on shortlist for Alberta government support, Notley says

  22-11-2018 15:48 via cbc.ca
  Alberta Premier Rachel Notley says her government is close to finalizing investment deals on six projects for partial upgrading of oilsands bitumen that will be worth nearly $5 billion and create hundreds of long-term jobs.
  
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• Avalanche Canada gets $25M boost from Ottawa after years of financial struggle

  22-11-2018 15:46 via cbc.ca
  The federal money for the B.C.-based service was announced during Finance Minister Bill Morneau's fall update.
  
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• After years of financial struggle, Avalanche Canada gets $25M boost from Ottawa

  22-11-2018 15:46 via cbc.ca
  The federal money, a one-time endowment for 2018-2019, was announced during Finance Minister Bill Morneau's fall update.
  
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• Save time and help others with the Bissell Centre and Southgate Centre

  22-11-2018 15:43 via globalnews.ca
  For the 3rd year, Bissell Centre volunteers will be wrapping gifts at Southgate Centre to raise money in support of children and families experiencing poverty and homelessness in our city. Shoppers are invited to have their holiday gifts wrapped by the Bissell Elves for a donation.
  
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• Fairmont Hotel Macdonald hosting Stamps House Grey Cup party

  22-11-2018 15:32 via globalnews.ca
  The Fairmont Hotel Macdonald is hosting the official Grey Cup party of the Calgary Stampeders. Kent Morrison spoke with passionate Calgary fans at The Stamps House.
  
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• Building bridges and breaking barriers: Indigenous health program expands in Edmonton

  22-11-2018 15:30 via cbc.ca
  A team of Edmonton women is working to make the healthcare system easier to navigate for Indigenous patients from remote communities.
  
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• 'There has to be accountability': Alberta victim of sterilization demands action

  22-11-2018 15:28 via cbc.ca
  Morningstar Mercredi says she woke up from surgery at 14 and immediately broke down when she discovered the baby she had felt inside her was gone.
  
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• Recess Guardians anti-bullying initiative

  22-11-2018 15:23 via globalnews.ca
  Recess Guardians aims to empower youth and encouraging leadership and a healthy lifestyle, and is traveling across Canada to speak about their anti-bullying initiative. Recess Guardians founder Mike Mcdonald, as well as Family Channel actors Josh Bogert and Alexandra Chaves, share more details.
  
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• Fairmont Hotel Macdonald cooking up good eats for Stamps House 2018

  22-11-2018 15:02 via globalnews.ca
  The Stamps House at the Fairmont Hotel Macdonald is the official Grey Cup party of the Calgary Stampeders. Kent Morrison spoke with chef Mridul Bhatt about the delicious food being served up.
  
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• Frequent strikes on buried utility lines pose dangers, prompt calls for legislation

  22-11-2018 15:00 via cbc.ca
  There were almost 3,000 reported strikes to underground utility infrastructure in Alberta last year, and some are pushing for laws that would make it mandatory for people to call for utility location information before they dig.
  
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