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• Ice turning Edmonton sidewalks into slidewalks - CBC.ca

  13-12-2018 23:59
  Ice turning Edmonton sidewalks into slidewalks  CBC.caThe combination of freezing rain and temperatures hovering around zero is creating dangerous conditions on Edmonton sidewalks.
  
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• Ice turning Edmonton sidewalks into slidewalks

  13-12-2018 23:59 via cbc.ca
  The combination of freezing rain and temperatures hovering around zero is creating dangerous conditions on Edmonton sidewalks.
  
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• Edmonton police investigating after bomb threats emailed to several local businesses - Toronto Star

  13-12-2018 23:59
  Edmonton police investigating after bomb threats emailed to several local businesses  Toronto StarEDMONTON—Edmonton police say they're investigating several reports of bomb threats emailed to local businesses after similar incidents occurred in cities ...
  
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• Expert panel doubts curtailment will help western Canadian oil prices after Jan. 1

  13-12-2018 23:58 via globalnews.ca
  A panel of experts says it's unlikely a dramatic improvement in western Canadian oil prices since Premier Notley announced production curtailments will continue after Jan. 1.
  
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• Reports of bomb threats being investigated in Edmonton as well: police

  13-12-2018 23:47 via globalnews.ca
  Similar to threats received in other jurisdictions, Edmonton police received several reports of bomb threats emailed to local businesses Thursday.
  
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• Slippery conditions have Edmonton crews working 24/7; report ice to 311 - Global News

  13-12-2018 23:35
  Slippery conditions have Edmonton crews working 24/7; report ice to 311  Global NewsAfter a number of freeze/thaw cycles, conditions are slick in Edmonton and EMS calls because of slips and falls are up.
  
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• 'Amazing smiles': Santa drops in for a visit at Stollery Children's Hospital

  13-12-2018 23:21 via cbc.ca
  Cheers and shouts of "Santa's here!" echoed through the halls as Santa landed on the Stollery Children's Hospital roof on Thursday, accompanied by the Edmonton Garrison's 408 Tactical Helicopter Squadron.
  
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• Omar Khadr asks Edmonton judge to loosen his bail conditions - CBC.ca

  13-12-2018 23:05
  Omar Khadr asks Edmonton judge to loosen his bail conditions  CBC.caFormer Guantanamo Bay detainee Omar Khadr has been a "model of compliance" and should have his bail conditions loosened, his lawyer argued Thursday in ...
  
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• ‘Lack of clarity’ in Bill C-69 leads Senate to return act to committee: Simons

  13-12-2018 22:53 via globalnews.ca
  Albertan Sen. Paula Simons explained why she and other senators voted to refer Bill C-69 to committee, citing the need for amendments.
  
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• Reports of bomb threats being investigated in Edmonton as well: police - Global News

  13-12-2018 22:47
  Reports of bomb threats being investigated in Edmonton as well: police  Global NewsSimilar to threats received in other jurisdictions, Edmonton police received several reports of bomb threats emailed to local businesses Thursday.
  
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• Unfounded bomb threats reported in cities across Canada, U.S.

  13-12-2018 22:37 via cbc.ca
  Dozens of bomb threats — all believed to be hoaxes — were reported in major cities across Canada and the United States on Thursday.
  
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• Bomb threats reported in cities across Canada, U.S.

  13-12-2018 22:37 via cbc.ca
  Dozens of bomb threats — believed to be hoaxes — were reported in major cities across Canada and the United States on Thursday.
  
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• Omar Khadr seeks changes to bail conditions: ‘This is not the first time my life has been held in suspension’

  13-12-2018 22:33 via globalnews.ca
  Former Guantanamo Bay detainee Omar Khadr appeared in court in Edmonton Thursday in hopes of having the conditions of his bail loosened. He made a statement to the media after the appearance, saying “This is not the first time my life has been held in suspension and I’m going to continue to fight this.”
  
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• Group created to improve health-system experience for Alberta LGBTQ patients

  13-12-2018 22:21 via globalnews.ca
  Part of its mandate will be to address health needs specific to sexual and gender minorities and help make the health-care environment safer and more welcoming.
  
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• Omar Khadr in Edmonton court, asks for changes to bail conditions - The Globe and Mail

  13-12-2018 22:16
  Omar Khadr in Edmonton court, asks for changes to bail conditions  The Globe and MailFormer Guantanamo Bay detainee Omar Khadr says he will continue to fight for his freedom. Khadr, 32, was in an Edmonton courtroom Thursday to apply for ...
  
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• Turkey Drive launches with a sweet cookie decorating contest

  13-12-2018 22:07 via cbc.ca
  CBC morning show Edmonton AM celebratied the first day of the annual Turkey Drive campaign with a gingerbread fest. Host Mark Connollly and the morning crew had some special guests in studio Thursday morning to decorate some cookies, Christmas style.
  
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• Watch: Explosion injures two armed guards in armoured car heist - Edmonton Journal

  13-12-2018 21:54
  Watch: Explosion injures two armed guards in armoured car heist  Edmonton JournalTwo armoured guards were injured in a surprise attack with an explosive in a bank lobby overnight.The guards were delivering money to a Scotiabank in the ...
  
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• Notes from the Dome: NDP pulls pipeline stunt in Ottawa, forest protection plan unveiled - Edmonton Journal

  13-12-2018 21:50
  Notes from the Dome: NDP pulls pipeline stunt in Ottawa, forest protection plan unveiled  Edmonton JournalA stunt outside the Liberals' Christmas party in Ottawa was aimed to remind federal politicians about the importance of pipelines, says Premier Rachel Notley.
  
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• Alberta’s political parties ramping up ahead of spring vote

  13-12-2018 21:34 via globalnews.ca
  Premier Rachel Notley has committed to holding the vote in the period laid out in legislation, meaning election day will fall sometime between March 1 and May 31.
  
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• Alberta Beach ice quake mystery solved

  13-12-2018 21:23 via cbc.ca
  For almost a year researchers at the University of Alberta worked to solve a riddle. What caused lake ice to shatter so violently on New Year's Day that homes in three central Alberta beach communities were damaged?
  
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• Armoured guards injured, money stolen in explosion during Edmonton bank robbery - Toronto Star

  13-12-2018 21:02
  Armoured guards injured, money stolen in explosion during Edmonton bank robbery  Toronto StarEDMONTON—Police say two security guards were injured in an explosion that occurred during an overnight armed bank robbery in northeast Edmonton.
  
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• Huge blow to Edmonton Oilers with Kris Russell now out - Edmonton Journal

  13-12-2018 20:51
  Huge blow to Edmonton Oilers with Kris Russell now out  Edmonton JournalGame Day 32, Oilers vs JetsThis in from the Edmonton Oilers, bad news indeed, that veteran d-man Kris Russell is out for tonight's game and on Injured ...
  
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• FC Edmonton makes South Korean midfielder its first international signing - Prince George Citizen

  13-12-2018 20:48
  FC Edmonton makes South Korean midfielder its first international signing  Prince George CitizenEDMONTON — FC Edmonton has made South Korean midfielder Son Yongchan its first international signing.Son played most recently for Ozone FC, an Indian ...
  
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• Putting end to generational cycle of violence important when dealing with family violence

  13-12-2018 20:37 via globalnews.ca
  Ian Wheeliker is the director of programs with the Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters. He speaks about the generational cycle of violence and what needs to be done to stop the violence.
  
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• Truck theft thwarted when owner hops in, pushes out would-be thief

  13-12-2018 20:19 via cbc.ca
  Mounties in northern Alberta are searching for a would-be thief who was shoved out of the truck he was attempting to steal and likely run over by his intended victim.
  
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• Enbridge pipeline foes look past regulators after another loss in Minnesota

  13-12-2018 20:19 via cbc.ca
  The Public Utilities Commission unanimously rejected petitions by environmental and Native American groups that asked the panel to reconsider its 3-2 decision in June to approve a route permit for the line across northern Minnesota.
  
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• A look at Alberta politics ahead of spring election

  13-12-2018 20:14 via globalnews.ca
  With a spring election looming, Jennifer Crosby sits down with provincial affairs reporter Tom Vernon to see where things currently stand in the legislature and what the next few months might hold.
  
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• What's on in Edmonton this weekend - CBC.ca

  13-12-2018 20:00
  What's on in Edmonton this weekend  CBC.caHunting for a break from the hustle and bustle of the rush towards the holidays? We've got you covered.
  
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• What's on in Edmonton this weekend

  13-12-2018 20:00 via cbc.ca
  Hunting for a break from the hustle and bustle of the rush towards the holidays? We've got you covered.
  
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• 2 armoured guards hurt in Edmonton robbery

  13-12-2018 20:00 via globalnews.ca
  Two armoured guards were injured in a violent bank robbery in north Edmonton early Thursday morning. Kendra Slugoski has the latest.
  
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• Explosion injures two armoured vehicle guards at northeast Edmonton bank robbery - Edmonton Journal

  13-12-2018 19:36
  Explosion injures two armoured vehicle guards at northeast Edmonton bank robbery  Edmonton Journal2 security guards injured in explosion at north Edmonton bank  CBC NewsExplosion during Edmonton bank robbery injures security guards  CTV NewsArmoured vehicle guards robbed after explosion at northeast Edmonton bank  Global NewsView full coverage on Google News
  
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• Mystery solved: ice quakes led to ground shifting in Alberta Beach

  13-12-2018 19:28 via globalnews.ca
  The University of Alberta says it has solved a mystery nearly a year in the making: seismic activity that led to the ground shifting in Alberta Beach last January was caused by ice quakes.
  
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• Baby, It's Woke Outside: Edmonton AM unveils new version of contentious classic - CBC.ca

  13-12-2018 19:05
  Baby, It's Woke Outside: Edmonton AM unveils new version of contentious classic  CBC.caAfter a chilly response from listeners, Baby, It's Cold Outside is back on the CBC airwaves but Edmonton AM host Mark Connolly thought the old classic could ...
  
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• Baby, It's Woke Outside: Edmonton AM unveils new version of contentious classic

  13-12-2018 19:05 via cbc.ca
  After a chilly response from listeners, Baby, It’s Cold Outtside is back on the CBC airwaves but Edmonton AM host Mark Connolly thought the old classic could use some tweaks.
  
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• Committee set to discuss permanent Humboldt Broncos memorial

  13-12-2018 18:29 via globalnews.ca
  Plans for a permanent memorial at the site of the Humboldt Broncos bus crash will move forward now that a safety review of the intersection has been completed.
  
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• Photography book documents changes in Edmonton

  13-12-2018 16:51 via globalnews.ca
  Edmonton has seen some significant changes within the last few years, particularly in the downtown core. A new photography book documents some of those changes through images. Mike Sobel speaks with photographer David Aaron.
  
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• Edmonton Bank Explosion Injures Security Guards - HuffPost Canada

  13-12-2018 16:47
  Edmonton Bank Explosion Injures Security Guards  HuffPost CanadaEDMONTON — Two security guards have been injured in an explosion that occurred during an overnight armed holdup at a Scotiabank branch in northeast ...
  
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• Edmonton weather: Remember yesterday? Repeat that - Edmonton Journal

  13-12-2018 16:45
  Edmonton weather: Remember yesterday? Repeat that  Edmonton JournalA look at today's Edmonton weather by Environment Canada.Thursday morning temperatures at the Edmonton Blatchford station that measured -2 C with 9 km/h ...
  
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• How important is China to Canada's economy? - Edmonton Journal

  13-12-2018 16:37
  How important is China to Canada's economy?  Edmonton JournalThe arrest of a Huawei executive could affect Canada's economy more than you might think if China chooses to retaliate.
  
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• Omar Khadr in Edmonton court seeking changes to bail conditions

  13-12-2018 16:03 via globalnews.ca
  Lawyers for former Guantanamo Bay detainee Omar Khadr are scheduled to appear in Edmonton court Thursday to seek changes to his bail conditions.
  
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• Armoured vehicle guards robbed at northeast Edmonton bank: police

  13-12-2018 15:51 via globalnews.ca
  A Scotiabank branch in the area of 160 Avenue and 82 Street was blocked off by police tape as officers investigated an armed robbery Thursday morning.
  
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• Armoured vehicle guards robbed after explosion at northeast Edmonton bank

  13-12-2018 15:51 via globalnews.ca
  Two armoured vehicle guards were sent to hospital after an explosion and armed robbery at a northeast Edmonton bank on Thursday morning.
  
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• ‘Mokey’ the bush hyrax visits from Edmonton Valley Zoo

  13-12-2018 15:43 via globalnews.ca
  Much of the work done at the Edmonton Valley Zoo is around animal education. Carley Pettitt and Tammy Wiebe from the zoo stop by with Mokey, a bush hyrax.
  
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• Shirts Off Our Backs supports Christmas Bureau of Edmonton, Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation

  13-12-2018 15:24 via globalnews.ca
  The annual Shirts Off Our Backs campaign is back! The fundraiser, held at the Edmonton Oilers game, supports the Christmas Bureau of Edmonton and Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation. Mike Sobel speaks with Natalie Minckler with the Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation for more information.
  
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• Thursday WxBlog: Dec 13 - CTV News

  13-12-2018 15:23
  Thursday WxBlog: Dec 13  CTV NewsAnother warm day in Edmonton and this time...the wind shouldn't be as gusty.
  
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• Police investigate armed robbery at northeast Edmonton bank

  13-12-2018 15:06 via globalnews.ca
  Edmonton police are investigating an armed robbery of armoured guards at a northeast bank. Police could be seen surrounding a Scotiabank branch in the area of 160 Avenue and 82 Street early Thursday morning.
  
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• Omar Khadr request for bail condition changes to be heard in Edmonton court - CBC.ca

  13-12-2018 15:06
  Omar Khadr request for bail condition changes to be heard in Edmonton court  CBC.caLawyers for former Guantanamo Bay detainee Omar Khadr are scheduled to appear in an Edmonton court today to seek changes to his bail conditions while he ...
  
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• 2 security guards injured in explosion at north Edmonton bank

  13-12-2018 14:47 via cbc.ca
  Two security guards were injured this morning during an explosion inside a bank in north Edmonton.
  
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• Aurora Cannabis invests $10M in marijuana retailer High Tide

  13-12-2018 14:41 via globalnews.ca
  Aurora Cannabis Inc. has signed a deal to invest $10 million in High Tide Inc., a privately held company with cannabis and cannabis accessory retail stores.
  
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• ALERT makes $1 million drug seizure in Edmonton - rdnewsnow.com

  13-12-2018 14:13
  ALERT makes $1 million drug seizure in Edmonton  rdnewsnow.comEDMONTON -- The Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team has charged three people are more than $1 million worth of drugs were seized in Edmonton.
  
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