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• Edmonton police release photos of suspects wanted in credit card thefts - Globalnews.ca

  11-01-2019 23:52
  Edmonton police release photos of suspects wanted in credit card thefts  Globalnews.caThe Edmonton Police *Service* released photos on Friday of two men they suspect are involved in a string of credit card theft and fraud cases across the city.
  
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• Check out YEG 2018 Pics winners: Best Edmonton photos of the year

  11-01-2019 23:37 via globalnews.ca
  Edmonton's mayor, along with a team of local photography experts, have selected 12 winning submissions in the annual year-end photography contest.
  
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• 3rd person charged in death of woman found near Brosseau, Alberta

  11-01-2019 23:29 via globalnews.ca
  The RCMP said Friday a third person has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of a 25-year-old woman whose body was found in the North Saskatchewan River in October.
  
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• Third person charged in death of Saddle Lake Cree Nation woman

  11-01-2019 23:16 via cbc.ca
  A third person has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder in the death of a 25-year-old woman from Saddle Lake Cree Nation.
  
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• Stony Plain man, 30, charged with making, distributing child pornography

  11-01-2019 23:04 via cbc.ca
  A 30-year-old man from Stony Plain has been arrested and charged by RCMP for making and distributing child pornography.
  
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• Stony Plain man charged with making, possessing child pornography

  11-01-2019 22:33 via globalnews.ca
  A 30-year-old man from Stony Plain, Alta., has been charged with several child pornography related offences.
  
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• City moves to turn downtown parking lot into public park

  11-01-2019 22:14 via cbc.ca
  City council moved to expropriate a piece of land for a future downtown park on Friday, despite objections from the landowner and the findings of an inquiry.
  
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• City battling to turn downtown parking lot into public park

  11-01-2019 22:14 via cbc.ca
  There's a showdown brewing at city hall Friday over a downtown parking lot the city wants to turn into a public park. Council will decide whether to expropriate a key piece of land the owner is refusing to sell on the northwest section of 107th Street and Jasper Avenue.
  
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• Edmonton wildlife rescue seeks bigger pool for growing beaver

  11-01-2019 22:00 via globalnews.ca
  An Edmonton-based wildlife rescue is looking to the community for help finding a new pool for its resident beaver, Sawyer.
  
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• Edmonton council to vote on downtown park proposal Friday - Toronto Star

  11-01-2019 21:52
  Edmonton council to vote on downtown park proposal Friday  Toronto StarThe contentious plan would create a green space north of Jasper Avenue in a spot currently occupied by gravel parking lots.
  
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• Sawyer the beaver needs a new pool

  11-01-2019 21:35 via globalnews.ca
  WILDNorth animal rescue is looking for a new pool for its resident beaver Sawyer.
  
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• Edmonton wildlife rescue seeks bigger pool for growing beaver - Global News

  11-01-2019 21:00
  Edmonton wildlife rescue seeks bigger pool for growing beaver  Global NewsAn Edmonton-based wildlife rescue is looking to the community for help finding a new pool for its resident beaver, Sawyer.
  
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• Edmonton places moratorium on custom fences similar to those that impaled deer

  11-01-2019 20:39 via globalnews.ca
  The City of Edmonton has placed a moratorium on the use of certain custom fences, similar to those in Cameron Heights that impaled two deer late last year.
  
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• 'It's exploded': Female riders fastest growing motorcycle market

  11-01-2019 20:18 via cbc.ca
  Heather Thomas has been riding motorcycles for nearly four decades. She's ridden across Canada, throughout the United States and Australia.
  
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• Premier Rachel Notley talks oil, Bighorn parks controversy, upcoming election

  11-01-2019 20:13 via globalnews.ca
  Alberta Premier Rachel Notley joined Global News in studio on Friday. In an interview with Jennifer Crosby, the premier talks about outrage in the oil sector.
  
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• Connor McDavid accused of "dirty hit." Huh? Seriously?! - Edmonton Journal

  11-01-2019 20:12
  Connor McDavid accused of "dirty hit." Huh? Seriously?!  Edmonton JournalThis in from Boston sports writer Jimmy Murphy: “Crickets coming from the league and the majority of hockey media today regarding that dirty hit by Connor ...
  
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• Don't dismiss them as 'crackpots': Who are Canada's yellow vest protesters?

  11-01-2019 20:00 via cbc.ca
  This weekend, a few dozen protesters wearing bright, yellow vests will gather at the Alberta legislature. Just like they did last weekend, and every weekend before then for a month now. But beyond the vests and the signs they wield, who are they?
  
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• Oilers forward Draisaitl voted in all-star game, Leafs' Rielly left off

  11-01-2019 19:46 via cbc.ca
  Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl was among the last additions for the upcoming NHL all-star game, while Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Morgan Rielly was one of a few high-profile players to be left out.
  
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• Edmonton places moratorium on custom fences similar to those that impaled deer - Global News

  11-01-2019 19:39
  Edmonton places moratorium on custom fences similar to those that impaled deer  Global NewsThe City of Edmonton has placed a moratorium on the use of certain custom fences, similar to those in Cameron Heights that impaled two deer late last year.
  
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• Fireball lights up night sky over Edmonton - CBC.ca

  11-01-2019 19:08
  Fireball lights up night sky over Edmonton  CBC.caA few Edmonton-area skywatchers reported seeing a huge fireball light up the sky above northern Alberta Thursday night.
  
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• Fireball lights up night sky over Edmonton

  11-01-2019 19:08 via cbc.ca
  A few Edmonton-area skywatchers reported seeing a huge fireball light up the sky above northern Alberta Thursday night.
  
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• Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl voted into 2019 All-Star Game

  11-01-2019 18:54 via globalnews.ca
  Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisatil has won the NHL's Last Men In contest and is headed to the All-Star Game in San Jose later this month.
  
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• Former MLA guilty of sexual interference, victim speaks - CTV News

  11-01-2019 18:44
  Former MLA guilty of sexual interference, victim speaks  CTV NewsDon MacIntyre pleaded guilty to sexual interference against a person under the age of 16 in Red Deer court Friday.
  
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• Humboldt Broncos’ Layne Matechuk returns to the ice for the first time since the accident

  11-01-2019 18:15 via globalnews.ca
  Humboldt Broncos player Layne Matechuk made a return to the ice rink on Tuesday, January 8, for the first time since being injured in a fatal crash in which the team’s bus collided with a transport truck on April 6, 2018. Matechuk, 18, suffered a brain injury in the incident and spent the first month...
  
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• Tony Bussey's wildfire-inspired extreme weight loss detailed in new book

  11-01-2019 18:12 via cbc.ca
  Bussey lost 335 pounds after needing a second plane seat to escape the Fort McMurray wildfire in May 2016.
  
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• Former Alberta MLA Don MacIntyre told his child victim God approved the sexual abuse

  11-01-2019 18:03 via cbc.ca
  When Don MacIntyre was sexually touching his child victim, he told her God approved the abuse, according to an agreed statement of facts as the former United Conservative Party MLA pleaded guilty in a Red Deer court.
  
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• Former Alberta MLA Don MacIntyre pleads guilty to sexually touching child

  11-01-2019 18:03 via cbc.ca
  Former United Conservative Party MLA Don MacIntyre has pleaded guilty to sexual interference while a charge of sexual assault will be withdrawn.
  
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• Bob Layton: Another reason to stop smoking

  11-01-2019 18:00 via globalnews.ca
  Fire is not the only reason to stop smoking in apartment buildings.
  
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• Edmonton’s Ice Castles lead artist explains how it will keep growing

  11-01-2019 16:34 via globalnews.ca
  Edmonton’s Ice Castles is bigger than ever and it will continue to grow all winter. Kent Morrison spoke with lead artist Christian Denis about some of the features in the throne room and how they will continue to add more ice because the water is never turned off.
  
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• Kent Morrison proclaims himself King of Edmonton’s Ice Castles

  11-01-2019 16:10 via globalnews.ca
  Edmonton’s Ice Castles is open again at Hawrelak Park and it’s bigger than ever. Kent Morrison took us on a tour of one section, include a slide, maze and throne.
  
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• Back to the Future shoe in Edmonton for art show inspired by the pop culture artifact - CBC.ca

  11-01-2019 16:00
  Back to the Future shoe in Edmonton for art show inspired by the pop culture artifact  CBC.caAn iconic Nike Mag shoe from the Back to the Future movies will be front and centre at an Edmonton art show and fundraiser for the iHuman Youth Society.
  
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• Back to the Future shoe in Edmonton for art show inspired by the pop culture artifact

  11-01-2019 16:00 via cbc.ca
  An iconic Nike Mag shoe from the Back to the Future movies will be front and centre at an Edmonton art show and fundraiser for the iHuman Youth Society.
  
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• AMA Travel: What to know when planning a tropical destination wedding

  11-01-2019 15:44 via globalnews.ca
  Engaged and thinking about getting married someplace warm? Roland Vanmeurs from AMA Travel shares some advice about planning a destination wedding, including important things to remember.
  
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• Edmonton’s Ice Castles lead artist explains how it comes together

  11-01-2019 15:34 via globalnews.ca
  Edmonton’s Ice Castles is open again at Hawrelak Park and it’s bigger than ever. Kent Morrison spoke with lead artist Christian Denis about how they build the castle and why it is different each year.
  
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• Edmonton’s Ice Castles open for 2019 season

  11-01-2019 15:13 via globalnews.ca
  For the fourth year, Edmonton’s Ice Castles are open again at Hawrelak Park. Kent Morrison and cameraman Dave Carels went to check out the magical creation.
  
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• The politics of Bighorn Country: 'Hysteria followed by more hysteria'

  11-01-2019 15:00 via cbc.ca
  When did we as a society become such a bunch of thin-skinned, cantankerous, fragile whiners? I mean, look at the meltdown everybody seems to be having over public hearings on the Bighorn Country recreation plan.
  
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• Opinion: Gov'ts must work with Edmonton firms to cut barriers to business - Edmonton Journal

  11-01-2019 14:01
  Opinion: Gov'ts must work with Edmonton firms to cut barriers to business  Edmonton JournalAmid weak commodity prices, policy and regulatory burdens and the increasing costs of doing business, Edmonton Metro's land-development industry is ...
  
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• Friday's letters: Why is Mayfair club lease an issue? - Edmonton Journal

  11-01-2019 14:01
  Friday's letters: Why is Mayfair club lease an issue?  Edmonton JournalThe new community group Friends of the Park is sticking its nose in something that is a non-issue.The Royal Mayfair Golf Club's existence dates back to 1922 ...
  
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• Editorial: Pro-energy message muddied - Edmonton Journal

  11-01-2019 14:01
  Editorial: Pro-energy message muddied  Edmonton JournalFrom a simple piece of personal protective equipment, the yellow vest has transformed into a symbol loaded with meaning and messaging.In France, it was ...
  
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• 'You will be a lonely old woman': Client testifies Edmonton matchmaking consultant played on insecurities - CBC News

  11-01-2019 14:00
  'You will be a lonely old woman': Client testifies Edmonton matchmaking consultant played on insecurities  CBC NewsAn Edmonton woman testified Thursday that Edmonton Matchmakers' consultant Sharon Claire Jones used high-pressure sales tactics to convince her to spend ...
  
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• 'You will be a lonely old woman': Client testifies Edmonton matchmaking consultant played on insecurities

  11-01-2019 14:00 via cbc.ca
  An Edmonton woman testified Thursday that Edmonton Matchmakers' consultant Sharon Claire Jones used high-pressure sales tactics to convince her to spent thousands of dollars on a membership.
  
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• Edmonton Transit’s citizens panel to ask for several pilot projects in 2019

  11-01-2019 14:00 via globalnews.ca
  Edmonton city councillors will be hearing proposals next week for ways to fill in the gaps that will emerge in the new transit system that is due to roll out in the fall of 2020.
  
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• Woman died after medical incident on Edmonton street - CTV News

  11-01-2019 13:53
  Woman died after medical incident on Edmonton street  CTV NewsAn 82-year-old woman has died after suffering a medical incident that led to a single vehicle collision.
  
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• Former Alberta MLA Don MacIntyre pleads guilty to sex charges involving underage girl

  11-01-2019 13:39 via globalnews.ca
  Former Alberta politician Don MacIntyre has pleaded guilty to one count of sexual interference involving a girl under the age of 16.
  
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• EPS officer charged with careless use of a firearm - CTV News

  11-01-2019 13:39
  EPS officer charged with careless use of a firearm  CTV NewsAn Edmonton police officer has been charged with careless use of a firearm after he accidentally fired a personal gun in 2017.
  
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• Edmonton early morning weather forecast: Friday, January 11, 2019

  11-01-2019 13:22 via globalnews.ca
  Here’s Mike Sobel’s Friday, January 11, 2019 early morning weather forecast for Edmonton, Alberta and the surrounding area.
  
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• Edmonton Transit’s citizens panel to ask for several pilot projects in 2019 - Global News

  11-01-2019 13:00
  Edmonton Transit’s citizens panel to ask for several pilot projects in 2019  Global NewsEdmonton city councillors will be hearing proposals next week for ways to fill in the gaps that will emerge in the new transit system that is due to roll out in the fall ...
  
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• Edmonton Home Prices Post Modest Gain in the Fourth Quarter - Canada NewsWire

  11-01-2019 12:00
  Edmonton Home Prices Post Modest Gain in the Fourth Quarter  Canada NewsWireEdmonton remains a buyer's market EDMONTON, Jan. 11, 2019 /CNW/ - According to the Royal LePage House Price Survey1 released today, the aggregate ...
  
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• Elise Stolte: Council faces tough vote on strange downtown park expropriation - Edmonton Journal

  11-01-2019 11:01
  Elise Stolte: Council faces tough vote on strange downtown park expropriation  Edmonton JournalThe downtown park proposal heading to city council Friday is a bit of a head scratcher.Council wants to make a big move to support high-density residential ...
  
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• Canola, chemicals and bees: Why Canadian farmers are fighting a proposed pesticide ban

  11-01-2019 10:00 via cbc.ca
  Health Canada is following in the European Union's footsteps as it moves to ban the use of neonic pesticides due to concerns about their impact on bees and other wildlife. But many farmers are fighting to maintain the status quo.
  
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