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• Holidays a good time to address concerns with aging parents, says Edmonton elder care professional - Global News

  16-12-2018 23:55
  Holidays a good time to address concerns with aging parents, says Edmonton elder care professional  Global NewsAn Edmonton elder care professional suggests that the holidays are a perfect time for families to discuss important health concerns with aging family members.
  
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• Koskinen excelling with Edmonton Oilers since returning to NHL

  16-12-2018 23:44 via globalnews.ca
  Edmonton Oilers goaltender Mikko Koskinen is excelling with the team ever since he returned to the National Hockey League.
  
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• Can Man Dan collects thousands of pounds in donations for Edmonton Food Bank - Global News

  16-12-2018 23:16
  Can Man Dan collects thousands of pounds in donations for Edmonton Food Bank  Global NewsDan Johnstone says he's hoping to raise over 50000 pounds of food for the Edmonton Food Bank by the end of his campaign on Christmas Eve.
  
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• Nick Lees: Touching Singapore hockey triumph has a piece of Edmonton - Edmonton Journal

  16-12-2018 23:06
  Nick Lees: Touching Singapore hockey triumph has a piece of Edmonton  Edmonton JournalIt's a David and Goliath hockey story with an Edmonton connection.A former University of Alberta student and his son helped carry the long-odds Singapore ...
  
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• Koskinen excelling with Edmonton Oilers since returning to NHL - Global News

  16-12-2018 22:44
  Koskinen excelling with Edmonton Oilers since returning to NHL  Global NewsEdmonton Oilers goaltender Mikko Koskinen is excelling with the team ever since he returned to the National Hockey League.
  
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• Large crowd gathers in northern Alberta city to rally for oil pipelines

  16-12-2018 22:13 via globalnews.ca
  As concern grows among workers and politicians over Alberta's embattled energy sector, a massive rally got underway in the city of Grande Prairie to call for new pipelines to be built.
  
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• Quebecers critical of Alberta oil but buying more gasoline, SUVs, bigger homes: report

  16-12-2018 21:24 via globalnews.ca
  Quebec's premier is quick to reject "dirty'' oil from Western Canada in favour of hydro power, but new data indicate the province's citizens are buying record amounts of gasoline.
  
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• Two arrested as 'yellow-vest' clashes with counter protest in Edmonton - Edmonton Journal

  16-12-2018 20:47
  Two arrested as 'yellow-vest' clashes with counter protest in Edmonton  Edmonton JournalPolice say two people were arrested when protesters and counter-protesters clashed in downtown Edmonton Saturday.It was a heated exchange of rallying ...
  
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• Largest oil spill in N.L. history raises new questions about province’s fast-growing oil industry

  16-12-2018 19:02 via globalnews.ca
  Amid a fierce winter storm, an estimated 250,000 litres of oil spilled into the ocean from Husky Energy's SeaRose platform, about 350 kilometres from St. John's.
  
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• Man donates $10K Christmas shopping spree to St. Albert club

  16-12-2018 18:16 via globalnews.ca
  The Kinette Club of St. Albert was in for a huge surprise Saturday after organizers had given up hope it would reach its donation goal for its annual Christmas hamper campaign. The president received an email Saturday from a man wanting to donate $10,000 for a shopping spree.
  
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• Brighter than Rudolph's nose — 'Christmas comet' zooms near earth this month

  16-12-2018 17:37 via cbc.ca
  On Saturday, stargazers gathered at Ambrose University in southwest Calgary to catch a glimpse of comet 46P/Wirtanen (named after Carl Wirtanen who discovered it in 1948).
  
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• Holiday Budgeting with Kelley Keehn

  16-12-2018 17:18 via globalnews.ca
  Personal Finance Expert Kelley Keehn shares some tips to help you stick to your budget during the holidays.
  
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• Rail cars for oil transport ‘not going to solve the problem’ for Alberta: Scheer

  16-12-2018 17:15 via globalnews.ca
  In a 'West Block' interview, Conservative leader Andrew Scheer said that while he understands why Alberta feels it has no other options, rail cars won't help.
  
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• Scheer won’t commit to helping Alberta with rail car purchase

  16-12-2018 17:00 via globalnews.ca
  Conservative leader Andrew Scheer wouldn’t commit to an oil sector bailout or money for rail cars, saying a pipeline is the best way to get Canadian oil to market.
  
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• Entertaining Ideas with Edmonton’s She Devil Delights

  16-12-2018 16:54 via globalnews.ca
  Heather Bottoms shares ideas for holiday charcuterie boards.
  
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• Revived Cuban Lunch bars met with huge demand, wrapper supply snafus

  16-12-2018 16:52 via cbc.ca
  A peanut-and-chocolate candy popular decades ago has been flying off shelves since an Alberta couple revived it earlier this year. The Cuban Lunch bar disappeared in 1991 when the Paulins factory in Winnipeg stopped making it.
  
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• Spirits for the Holiday Seasons

  16-12-2018 16:38 via globalnews.ca
  Gurvinder Bhatia with Vinomania Wines shares a unique selection of spirits perfect for holiday tasting.
  
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• Holiday Appetizers with Edmonton’s She’s Devil Creations

  16-12-2018 16:24 via globalnews.ca
  Heather Bottoms with She Devil Creations shows off some tasty holiday appetizers made with local ingredients.
  
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• Edmonton’s Sign of Hope Campaign needs donations

  16-12-2018 15:54 via globalnews.ca
  Dr. Troy Davies and Carole Anctil-Michalyshyn with Catholic Social Services discuss this year’s campaign.
  
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• Woman caught on video signing lyrics to dad at Edmonton concert 'never expected' online attention | Watch News Videos Online - Globalnews.ca

  16-12-2018 15:34
  Woman caught on video signing lyrics to dad at Edmonton concert 'never expected' online attention | Watch News Videos Online  Globalnews.caA woman who was captured on video signing lyrics to her dad at a Three Days Grace concert in Edmonton says she “never expected” the attention. Video of ...
  
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• Take a peek inside the wardrobe for Alberta Ballet's Nutcracker cast

  16-12-2018 15:30 via cbc.ca
  Every year, when Alberta Ballet's dancers take the stage for the company's seasonal showing of The Nutcracker, it marks the end of months of hard work for the company's wardrobe department.
  
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• The Edmonton and Area Land Trust acquires Smith Blackburn Homestead

  16-12-2018 15:25 via globalnews.ca
  Pam Wight with the Edmonton and Area Land Trust discusses what it means for the area including Elk Island National Park.
  
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• 'One of the greatest gifts': Edmonton artisans use words to raise funds for literacy - CBC.ca

  16-12-2018 15:00
  'One of the greatest gifts': Edmonton artisans use words to raise funds for literacy  CBC.caWhen Shawn Griffiths moved to Edmonton from Kingston, Jamaica, 10 years ago, he brought a secret with him ー his lifelong struggle with reading.
  
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• 'One of the greatest gifts': Edmonton artisans use words to raise funds for literacy

  16-12-2018 15:00 via cbc.ca
  When Shawn Griffiths moved to Edmonton from Kingston, Jamaica, 10 years ago, he brought a secret with him ー his lifelong struggle with reading.
  
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• JONES: Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl still driving Oilers bus - Edmonton Sun

  16-12-2018 14:00
  JONES: Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl still driving Oilers bus  Edmonton SunWhen Wayne Gretzky was in the process of rewriting the NHL record book, he was often a post-game study in the Edmonton Oilers dressing room.No. 99 would ...
  
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• Edmonton employer who assaulted teen accuses family of attempted extortion - CBC.ca

  16-12-2018 14:00
  Edmonton employer who assaulted teen accuses family of attempted extortion  CBC.caAn Edmonton employer convicted of assaulting a 17-year-old boy last year at a remote worksite is accusing the victim and his parents of attempted extortion and ...
  
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• Edmonton employer who assaulted teen accuses family of attempted extortion

  16-12-2018 14:00 via cbc.ca
  Edmonton employer Kamaljit Bhalla says he pleaded guilty to assaulting a teen in criminal court because he was physically threatened, according to documents he filed recently as part of a counter claim to a lawsuit.
  
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• As a farmer, I think the 'thank a farmer' movement is complete nonsense

  16-12-2018 14:00 via cbc.ca
  Farmers are legitimate business owners trying to remain profitable and sustainable in a tough industry, all while providing for their own families. You can stop treating us like martyrs, says Osler, Sask., dairy farmer Cam Houle.
  
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• GAME DAY: Hard charging Edmonton Oilers invade Vancouver - National Post

  16-12-2018 12:00
  GAME DAY: Hard charging Edmonton Oilers invade Vancouver  National PostEdmonton Oilers at Vancouver Canucks Rogers Arena, 8 p.m. TV: Sportsnet, Radio: 630 CHEDFIVE THINGSON THE MOVEThe Oilers aren't just climbing in the ...
  
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• Record number of holiday food hampers handed out to Edmonton families - CBC.ca

  16-12-2018 05:41
  Record number of holiday food hampers handed out to Edmonton families  CBC.caA record number of families were gifted holiday hampers from Junior Chamber International Edmonton on Saturday. In the last 15 years, the nonprofit ...
  
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• Record number of holiday food hampers handed out to Edmonton families

  16-12-2018 05:41 via cbc.ca
  In the last 15 years, JCI Edmonton delivered more than 4,400 food hampers to people in need. This year alone, more than 1,000 were donated.
  
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• Man donates $10,000 Christmas shopping spree for St. Albert club

  16-12-2018 05:09 via globalnews.ca
  The Kinette Club of St. Albert was in for a huge surprise Saturday, after organizers had given up hope it would reach its donation goal for its annual Christmas hamper campaign.
  
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• Video of woman signing lyrics to her dad at Edmonton concert gains online attention

  16-12-2018 04:47 via globalnews.ca
  The video showing a woman signing to her dad has over 5 million views and has been shared 1 million times.
  
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• Newest Edmonton Oil Kings forward makes great first impression - Edmonton Sun

  16-12-2018 04:28
  Newest Edmonton Oil Kings forward makes great first impression  Edmonton SunThe Edmonton Oil Kings pulled off their version of a Christmas miracle at Rogers Place on Saturday.In their penultimate game before the Western Hockey ...
  
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• Video of woman signing lyrics to her dad at Edmonton concert gains online attention - Global News

  16-12-2018 03:47
  Video of woman signing lyrics to her dad at Edmonton concert gains online attention  Global NewsA Facebook video of a woman signing lyrics to her dad at a Three Days Grace concert in Edmonton Friday night has over 5 million views.
  
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• Merry Christmas to all: Edmonton volunteers deliver gifts to low-income families - CBC.ca

  16-12-2018 03:27
  Merry Christmas to all: Edmonton volunteers deliver gifts to low-income families  CBC.caVolunteers expected to deliver toys to more than 10000 low-income households.
  
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• Merry Christmas to all: Edmonton volunteers deliver gifts to low-income families

  16-12-2018 03:27 via cbc.ca
  Volunteers expected to deliver toys to more than 10,000 low-income households.
  
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• Global News Hour at 6 Weekend: Dec 15

  16-12-2018 03:04 via globalnews.ca
  The Saturday, December 15, 2018 edition of the Global News Hour at 6. Hosted by Kim Smith.
  
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• ‘We are very lucky’: Edmonton cheerleaders involved in Las Vegas crash - CTV News

  16-12-2018 03:02
  ‘We are very lucky’: Edmonton cheerleaders involved in Las Vegas crash  CTV NewsThe owner of an Edmonton cheer team is grateful there were no serious injuries after the bus they were in was involved in a collision Friday morning.
  
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• Weather: Dec 15

  16-12-2018 02:47 via globalnews.ca
  Global Edmonton’s weather forecast for Sat, Dec 15.
  
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• Competing protests clash at Edmonton’s Churchill Square

  16-12-2018 02:41 via globalnews.ca
  Sat, Dec 15 – It was a tense afternoon as yellow vest protesters — and counter groups — took to Edmonton’s Churchill Square. Competing demonstrations traded insults — and some punches — while pushing their causes. Albert Delitala reports.
  
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• 630 CHED Santas Anonymous delivers thousands of gifts to Edmonton kids

  16-12-2018 02:41 via globalnews.ca
  Sat, Dec 15 – Hundreds of elves were up early on Saturday to delivers thousands of gifts to Edmonton kids through 630 CHED Santas Anonymous.
  
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• Pups in their holiday best help put a jingle in Food Bank coffers

  16-12-2018 02:09 via cbc.ca
  To howls of laughter from the panel of judges, Edmonton mutts dressed in their holiday best hit the dog walk Saturday in a CBC Edmonton-sponsored fundraiser for the Edmonton Food Bank.
  
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• Edmonton Oilers forward Alex Chiasson continues to be NHL's Cinderella story - Edmonton Journal

  16-12-2018 01:49
  Edmonton Oilers forward Alex Chiasson continues to be NHL's Cinderella story  Edmonton JournalIf Connor McDavid is a Lamborghini in the NHL garage and Leon Draisaitl is an Aston Martin, then Alex Chiasson is a Toyota Corolla, overwhelmed in price but ...
  
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• Darnell Nurse eating up Oscar Klefbom's minutes on Edmonton Oilers blue line - Edmonton Sun

  16-12-2018 01:45
  Darnell Nurse eating up Oscar Klefbom's minutes on Edmonton Oilers blue line  Edmonton SunPlaying Darnell Nurse a lot is just what the doctor ordered.If you thought the defenceman minutes would be cut back considerably on the second half of a ...
  
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• In the kitchen with Simply Supper

  16-12-2018 01:14 via globalnews.ca
  The folks from Simply Supper dropped by Global News on Saturday to cook some food with Kent Morrison and Kevin O’Connell.
  
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• Controversy stalks Alberta nomination races ahead of 2019 election - Edmonton Journal

  16-12-2018 01:14
  Controversy stalks Alberta nomination races ahead of 2019 election  Edmonton JournalCandidate hopefuls for the 2019 election are facing off across Alberta, spurring a number of controversies.
  
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• Edmonton rally against UN met with counter-protest

  16-12-2018 00:52 via globalnews.ca
  A large group of protesters, many of whom donned yellow work vests, gathered in Edmonton on Saturday to protest the United Nations and to air other grievances. They were met by a group of counter-protesters, many of whom denounced the anti-globalist demonstrators as racists and fascists.
  
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• Yellow Vest rally clashes with counter protesters in Edmonton - CityNews Edmonton

  16-12-2018 00:38
  Yellow Vest rally clashes with counter protesters in Edmonton  CityNews EdmontonTense moments in Edmonton, as the anti-United Nations migration pact clashed with counter protesters. Carly Robinson reports. Dec 15, 2018 10:50 PM.
  
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• Punches thrown in Edmonton as protest groups clash - CBC.ca

  16-12-2018 00:38
  Punches thrown in Edmonton as protest groups clash  CBC.caA fist fight broke out during a tension-filled rally in downtown Edmonton Saturday before police moved in to separate protesters and counter-demonstrators.
  
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