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• Sylvan Lake embraces 'fluff' as future of waste management

  06-01-2019 23:51 via cbc.ca
  The town of Sylvan Lake says it could save $227,000 each year with a new waste conversion system that turns household and medical waste into "fluff."
  
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• Gene Zwozdesky, former Speaker of the Alberta Legislature, has died

  06-01-2019 23:31 via cbc.ca
  Along with serving as Speaker from 2012 to 2015, Zwozdesky headed a number of ministries during his 22 years in politics, including Alberta health and wellness, Aboriginal relations, education and community development.
  
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• Myron Thompson dies after decades as conservative stalwart in Alberta politics

  06-01-2019 23:30 via cbc.ca
  Myron Thompson, who served in municipal and federal politics in Alberta for decades, has died.
  
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• Alberta politicians share condolences on death of former Edmonton MLA Gene Zwozdesky - Global News

  06-01-2019 23:08
  Alberta politicians share condolences on death of former Edmonton MLA Gene Zwozdesky  Global NewsWATCH ABOVE: Current and former members of the Alberta legislature are mourning the death of a former Speaker, Gene Zwozdesky, from cancer.
  
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• Crews prepare to move tower as tall as CFL football field out of Edmonton

  06-01-2019 22:20 via globalnews.ca
  Inter Pipeline has built a tower that is 97 metres high at Dacro Industries on 51 Avenue; to put it into context, a CFL football field is 100 metres long.
  
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• RCMP investigating after body discovered on rural road near Wetaskiwin

  06-01-2019 22:00 via globalnews.ca
  RCMP are investigating the death of a middle aged man on a rural road near Wetaskiwin.
  
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• RCMP investigating after man's body found near Millet

  06-01-2019 21:46 via cbc.ca
  The body of a middle-aged man was found, and investigators from the RCMP's Major Crimes Unit remain on scene.
  
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• Man's body found near Wetaskiwin, major crimes unit investigating - Edmonton Journal

  06-01-2019 21:38
  Man's body found near Wetaskiwin, major crimes unit investigating  Edmonton JournalMajor crimes investigators are looking into the death of a man whose body was found in a rural area near Wetaskiwin.The body of the middle aged man was ...
  
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• Bought for a buck, now priceless: Indigenous Alberta media archive digitized

  06-01-2019 21:26 via cbc.ca
  He bought them for a dollar and now, "boxes and boxes and boxes" of old audiotape and film that Bert Crowfoot has safeguarded for decades are turning out to be a priceless trove of Indigenous stories, culture and language.
  
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• Cult of Hockey Game Day #42 - Suddenly the Edmonton Oilers 2018-19 season hangs in the balance: 9 Things - Edmonton Journal

  06-01-2019 20:27
  Cult of Hockey Game Day #42 - Suddenly the Edmonton Oilers 2018-19 season hangs in the balance: 9 Things  Edmonton JournalOof.Look. Teams lose all of the time. It's a game with just two sides. As a result the percentages will often just work against you.But it's quite another thing when a ...
  
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• Lab-made meat: Edmonton startup hopes to break into growing industry - Edmonton Journal

  06-01-2019 20:23
  Lab-made meat: Edmonton startup hopes to break into growing industry  Edmonton JournalA lab-produced chicken product created by a small startup company in downtown Edmonton is expected to be ready to serve within five years.Future Fields, a ...
  
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• Homicide detectives investigate man's death in Westmount

  06-01-2019 17:21 via cbc.ca
  A man was found dead Saturday night in a Westmount apartment complex. Police were called to a reported "disturbance" at a building in the area of 124th Street and 110th Avenue around 7:30 p.m., Edmonton Police Service said in a media release.
  
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• Jason Kenney blames Trudeau, Notley for Alberta’s oil troubles

  06-01-2019 17:00 via globalnews.ca
  United Conservative Party leader Jason Kenney said he would put the future of equalization payments on the table if Quebec doesn’t budge on pipelines.
  
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• Man in his 20’s dead after a disturbance in north west Edmonton

  06-01-2019 15:06 via globalnews.ca
  A man is dead after a disturbance Saturday night in north west Edmonton.
  
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• Man dead after a disturbance in north west Edmonton

  06-01-2019 15:06 via globalnews.ca
  A man is dead after a disturbance Saturday night in north west Edmonton.
  
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• Edmonton-area municipalities struggle with increased recycling costs - CBC.ca

  06-01-2019 15:00
  Edmonton-area municipalities struggle with increased recycling costs  CBC.caEdmonton-area municipalities are struggling to manage increased recycling costs a year after a decision by the Chinese government changed the entire ...
  
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• Edmonton-area municipalities struggle with increased recycling costs

  06-01-2019 15:00 via cbc.ca
  Edmonton-area municipalities are struggling to manage increased recycling costs a year after a decision by the Chinese government changed the entire industry.
  
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• Fat bike use 'growing in a hurry' in Alberta Parks

  06-01-2019 14:30 via cbc.ca
  Fat bikes are coming into their own in the mountainous trails outside of Calgary.
  
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• Man in his 20s dead after a disturbance in Edmonton’s Westmount area - Global News

  06-01-2019 14:06
  Man in his 20s dead after a disturbance in Edmonton’s Westmount area  Global NewsA man died after a disturbance Saturday night in central Edmonton.
  
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• Wildfire soot darkening glaciers could speed up melt rate, scientists fear

  06-01-2019 13:00 via cbc.ca
  Scientists who study glaciers say the darkening of ice — linked to wildfires — could speed up the melt rate of glaciers already in retreat.
  
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• Darkening glaciers: Scientists examine wildfire effect on Canadian ice

  06-01-2019 13:00 via cbc.ca
  Scientists who study glaciers say the darkening of ice — linked to wildfires — will speed up the melt rate of glaciers already in retreat.
  
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• Player grades: Rock bottom as subservient Oilers kneel before Kings - Edmonton Journal

  06-01-2019 09:00
  Player grades: Rock bottom as subservient Oilers kneel before Kings  Edmonton JournalOilers 0, Kings 4This was not a proud night for fans of the Edmonton Oilers.Their club was allegedly desperate to get back in the playoff race after finally ending ...
  
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• Player grades, Games 31-40: Edmonton Oilers find themselves out of their depth after blueline injuries - Edmonton Journal

  06-01-2019 08:09
  Player grades, Games 31-40: Edmonton Oilers find themselves out of their depth after blueline injuries  Edmonton JournalThree and a half weeks ago, Oil Country was enjoying an extended honeymoon with sure-to-be Hall of Fame coach Ken Hitchcock. The Edmonton native had ...
  
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• Edmonton Oilers lit up by lowly Kings

  06-01-2019 07:16 via globalnews.ca
  The Oilers have lost seven of their last eight.
  
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• Pair of Kings reach milestones in blanking of Oilers

  06-01-2019 06:55 via cbc.ca
  Jonathan Quick earned his 300th victory, Anze Kopitar scored his 300th goal and the Los Angeles Kings climbed out of last place in the overall NHL standings with a 4-0 win over the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday night.
  
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• 'They just have nowhere to go': Alberta hockey league offers rare opportunity for female athletes

  06-01-2019 05:45 via cbc.ca
  After turning 18, most female hockey players have to choose between recreation leagues or university teams. But young Albertans have the chance to do what few Canadian women can: play in a junior women's hockey league.
  
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• Livestream leads police to deadly disturbance - CTV News

  06-01-2019 05:12
  Livestream leads police to deadly disturbance  CTV NewsOne man is dead following a family-related disturbance in the Westmount neighbourhood.
  
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• Competition heating up on Edmonton Oilers blue line - Edmonton Sun

  06-01-2019 04:25
  Competition heating up on Edmonton Oilers blue line  Edmonton SunLOS ANGELES — Eight players. Six spots. Do the math.When Kris Russell gets back from his groin injury any day now, it will give the Edmonton Oilers eight ...
  
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• Passenger charged after WestJet flight to London turns back to Calgary airport - Edmonton Journal

  06-01-2019 04:08
  Passenger charged after WestJet flight to London turns back to Calgary airport  Edmonton JournalA WestJet flight destined for London, England, turned back to the Calgary airport Friday evening due to an unruly passenger, police say.The flight departed the ...
  
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• Global News Hour at 6 Weekend: Jan 5

  06-01-2019 02:50 via globalnews.ca
  The Saturday, January 5, 2019 edition of the Global News Hour at 6. Hosted by Quinn Ohler.
  
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• Weather: Jan 5

  06-01-2019 02:47 via globalnews.ca
  Global Edmonton’s weather forecast for Sat, Jan 5.
  
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• Woman killed in collision with semi-trailer near B.C.-Alberta border

  06-01-2019 02:46 via globalnews.ca
  It happened about 20 kilometres west of Field, B.C. — an area that has been pummeled by hazardous weather in recent days.
  
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• Orphaned Wells Exhibit

  06-01-2019 02:27 via globalnews.ca
  Sat, Jan 5 – A unique art display at an Edmonton gallery is examining the number of orphan oil wells in Alberta. Julia Wong reports.
  
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• Neglected Horses

  06-01-2019 02:27 via globalnews.ca
  Sat, Jan 5 – A Parkland County woman is facing animal cruelty charges after the alleged mistreatment of horses on a rural property. Albert Delitala reports.
  
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• Minister cites 'bullying' in cancelling public meetings on Alberta parks plan - Edmonton Journal

  06-01-2019 02:12
  Minister cites 'bullying' in cancelling public meetings on Alberta parks plan  Edmonton JournalEDMONTON — Alberta's environment minister has cancelled public information sessions about proposed new parks in a region known as Bighorn Country, ...
  
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• Bullying, intimidation allegations lead to cancellation of Bighorn Country info sessions

  06-01-2019 00:59 via cbc.ca
  Upcoming consultation sessions for the parks proposal for Alberta's Bighorn Country have been cancelled amid allegations of bullying and harassment directed at supporters of the project.
  
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• Tongue-in-cheek Edmonton art exhibit explores orphaned oil wells adoption

  06-01-2019 00:47 via globalnews.ca
  A new exhibition in Edmonton is raising awareness about the issue of orphaned oil and gas wells through a tongue-in-cheek art show.
  
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