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• Alberta crude oil curtailments remain unchanged despite price recovery

  16-01-2019 23:49 via cbc.ca
  Alberta Energy Minister Marg McCuaig-Boyd says the province is leaving its oil curtailment levels at 325,000 barrels per day for now despite discounts for western Canadian crude that have narrowed to three-and-a-half-year lows.
  
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• Pedestrian hit by dump truck in west Edmonton suffers life-threatening injuries

  16-01-2019 23:21 via cbc.ca
  A 32-year-old man is in hospital with life-threatening injuries after he was hit by a dump truck while crossing Stony Plain Road on Wednesday morning.
  
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• Notes from the Dome: UCP office vandalism, scrapping Bighorn Country proposal - Edmonton Journal

  16-01-2019 23:19
  Notes from the Dome: UCP office vandalism, scrapping Bighorn Country proposal  Edmonton JournalUnited Conservative MLA Dave Hanson is partly blaming “over-the-top rhetoric” from the NDP for vandalism to his constituency office in St. Paul.The front ...
  
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• Consultant advises Indigenous investors to wait until Trans Mountain pipeline expansion is finished before buying in

  16-01-2019 23:14 via globalnews.ca
  The consultant who helped broker a $545-million investment by two northern Alberta Indigenous communities in a new Suncor Energy Inc. storage tank farm says similar stakes in the Trans Mountain pipeline shouldn't take place until after its expansion is built.
  
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• 4 Strathcona County speeders get combined $6K in fines, 80 days in licence suspensions

  16-01-2019 22:31 via globalnews.ca
  In the last two weeks, court handed down some significant fines - and licence suspensions - to four separate drivers charged with excessive speeding in Strathcona County.
  
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• Ovarian cancer patients fearful as Canada grapples with specialist shortage

  16-01-2019 22:30 via globalnews.ca
  Prior to October 2018, there had been two full-time gynecological oncologists based in Saskatoon. Right now, there are none. Patients have to rely on doctors who fly in for a few weeks at a time. 
  
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• Pedestrian in life-threatening condition after being hit by dump truck on Stony Plain Road - Edmonton Journal

  16-01-2019 22:11
  Pedestrian in life-threatening condition after being hit by dump truck on Stony Plain Road  Edmonton JournalA man is in a critical, life-threatening condition after being struck by a semi-trailer dump truck on the edge of the city on Stony Plain Road Wednesday morning.
  
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• Edmonton police seek witnesses in ‘aggressive’ road-rage case involving Dodge truck and Acura

  16-01-2019 21:53 via globalnews.ca
  Police would like to speak with anyone who witnessed a road-rage incident reported in west Edmonton on Monday, Jan. 7.
  
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• Broadcasting 'from outside': Inuvialuktun language show returns to the air

  16-01-2019 21:38 via cbc.ca
  Last Thursday, it was –19 C in Edmonton and –26 in Inuvik, N.W.T. Either way, it was cold and CBC Radio's Dodie Malegana was using that fact for lesson in how to speak Inuvialuktun, the endangered languages of Canada's North.
  
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• Edmonton linebacker J.C. Sherritt retires after eight CFL seasons - The Globe and Mail

  16-01-2019 21:32
  Edmonton linebacker J.C. Sherritt retires after eight CFL seasons  The Globe and MailHe was the CFL's top defensive player in 2012 and helped Edmonton capture the Grey Cup in 2015.
  
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• 100-year-old Regina woman's birthday wish for a dance with a Mountie comes true

  16-01-2019 21:23 via cbc.ca
  An RCMP officer in Saskatchewan made a 100-year-old woman's birthday even more special by granting her a birthday wish.
  
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• Edmonton Oilers checking into availability of Mats Zuccarello, Micheal Ferland, Friedman reports - Edmonton Journal

  16-01-2019 20:57
  Edmonton Oilers checking into availability of Mats Zuccarello, Micheal Ferland, Friedman reports  Edmonton JournalThis in from Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet's super sleuth of hockey insider info, that the Edmonton Oilers might be interested in Mats Zuccarello and would be ...
  
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• Trial begins for man accused of killing Edmonton limo driver - Edmonton Journal

  16-01-2019 20:41
  Trial begins for man accused of killing Edmonton limo driver  Edmonton JournalDay 1 of what is expected to be a lengthy trial for an American man accused of killing a local limousine driver began in an Edmonton courtroom Monday.
  
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• Driver caught at double the speed limit among those nabbed in Strathcona County

  16-01-2019 20:37 via cbc.ca
  Four speed demons caught in Strathcona County have been fined big bucks and had their licences suspended, and RCMP are warning other motorists to slow down and stay safe.
  
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• Brett Kissel releases ‘My Story Is’ song about Stollery Children’s Hospital patients

  16-01-2019 20:22 via globalnews.ca
  As the 20th annual Corus Radiothon got underway, country music artist Brett Kissel released his song "My story is..." to honour Stollery Children's Hospital patients.
  
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• Tips sought in prolonged road rage incident in Edmonton's west end - CBC.ca

  16-01-2019 20:16
  Tips sought in prolonged road rage incident in Edmonton's west end  CBC.caEdmonton police are looking for witnesses to a prolonged "road rage incident" that happened in the city's west end more than a week ago.
  
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• Tips sought in prolonged road rage incident in Edmonton's west end

  16-01-2019 20:16 via cbc.ca
  Edmonton police are looking for witnesses to a prolonged "road rage incident" that happened in the city's west end more than a week ago.
  
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• Oil Kings Pink at the Rink

  16-01-2019 20:10 via globalnews.ca
  630 CHED is excited to support the Edmonton Oil Kings as they bring Pink at the Rink back to Rogers Place on January 25th, when they take on the Moose Jaw Warriors!So grab your friends or family, your pink attire, and join us in supporting an important cause in our community!
  
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• Annual Corus Stollery Radiothon underway in Edmonton

  16-01-2019 20:08 via globalnews.ca
  It’s a big couple of days for the Stollery Children’s Hospital, as the annual Corus Stollery Radiothon is underway. Kent Morrison talks to Martin Schuldhaus with the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation.
  
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• Trees cut down to make way for Edmonton infill project

  16-01-2019 20:07 via globalnews.ca
  A number of mature trees have been cut down on a property located in West Jasper Place for an infill project, and that has several residents of the community concerned. Vinesh Pratap reports.
  
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• Funeral service held for former Alberta speaker Gene Zwozdesky

  16-01-2019 19:54 via globalnews.ca
  Hundreds gathered at Edmonton's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral Wednesday morning to say farewell to former Speaker of the Alberta Legislature, Gene Zwozdesky.
  
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• 'Very active' commercial land market helps Edmonton real estate market reach five-year record - Edmonton Journal

  16-01-2019 19:47
  'Very active' commercial land market helps Edmonton real estate market reach five-year record  Edmonton JournalA new analysis of the 2018 commercial real estate market in Edmonton shows positive signs of an economic recovery with the overall dollar value of sales ...
  
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• Edmonton Eskimos linebacker J.C. Sherritt retires after 8 seasons

  16-01-2019 19:35 via globalnews.ca
  Edmonton Eskimos middle linebacker J.C. Sherritt announced his retirement on Wednesday morning after eight season in the CFL all in green and gold.
  
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• Brett Kissel’s ‘My story is…’ music video

  16-01-2019 19:27 via globalnews.ca
  The music video for country music artist Brett Kissel’s song “My story is…” which is dedicated to patients and families at the Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton, Alta.
  
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• Raw: Brett Kissel on his song ‘My story is…’ about Stollery Children’s Hospital patients

  16-01-2019 19:20 via globalnews.ca
  Country singer Brett Kissel explains how the idea behind his song “My Story,” which is dedicated to the patients and families treated at Edmonton’s Stollery Children’s Hospital.
  
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• Raw: Brett Kissel on his song ‘My Story’ about Stollery Children’s Hospital patients

  16-01-2019 19:20 via globalnews.ca
  Country singer Brett Kissel explains how the idea behind his song “My Story,” which is dedicated to the patients and families treated at Edmonton’s Stollery Children’s Hospital.
  
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• Canadian soccer phenom Alphonso Davies ‘offers a lot of promise’ for Bayern Munich

  16-01-2019 19:11 via globalnews.ca
  The 18-year-old winger will likely get his first taste of Bundesliga action for Bayern Munich in the coming weeks, if not on Friday.
  
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• Pipeline support is strong in Canada, but provincial ‘divisions’ exist: poll

  16-01-2019 19:08 via globalnews.ca
  A majority of Canadians say the lack of a new pipeline is a “crisis” in the country, according to a new Angus Reid poll.
  
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• Alcohol-free fun: Alberta woman plans parties with no booze

  16-01-2019 18:42 via globalnews.ca
  When 26-year-old Kaitie Degen realized she was drinking too much, she wanted to avoid temptation but still have fun. So she created trendy, alcohol-free events.
  
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• Edmonton accepting nominations for 2019 Salute to Excellence volunteering award

  16-01-2019 18:32 via globalnews.ca
  The City of Edmonton is accepting nominations for the 2019 Salute to Excellence, which recognizes volunteers who have contributed significantly to the community.
  
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• Edmonton accepting nominations for 2019 Salute to Excellence volunteering award - Global News

  16-01-2019 17:32
  Edmonton accepting nominations for 2019 Salute to Excellence volunteering award  Global NewsThe City of Edmonton is accepting nominations for the 2019 Salute to Excellence, which recognizes volunteers who have contributed significantly to the ...
  
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• Pedestrian struck by vehicle in west Edmonton

  16-01-2019 17:31 via globalnews.ca
  A pedestrian was taken to hospital with serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle in west Edmonton on Wednesday morning.
  
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• 'Small-ish' spinach pocket is premier's pick for Edmonton's ultimate snack - CBC.ca

  16-01-2019 16:57
  'Small-ish' spinach pocket is premier's pick for Edmonton's ultimate snack  CBC.caPremier Rachel Notley's secret political fuel is a bready pocket of gastronomic goodness. The fatayer, a Middle Eastern meat pie, is her pick for Edmonton's ...
  
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• 'Small-ish' spinach pocket is Premier's pick for Edmonton's ultimate snack

  16-01-2019 16:57 via cbc.ca
  Premier Rachel Notley’s secret political fuel is a bready pocket of gastronomic goodness.
  
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• Edmonton Humane Society: Spike & Thomas O’Malley

  16-01-2019 16:52 via globalnews.ca
  In our Adopt a Pet segment with the Edmonton Humane Society, Dr. Ted Purcell introduces us to Spike the dog and Thomas O’Malley the cat, and talks about the best practices for cat litter boxes.
  
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• 20th annual Corus Radiothon coordinator on giving back to the Stollery Children’s Hospital

  16-01-2019 16:31 via globalnews.ca
  The annual Corus Radiothon is one of the biggest fundraisers for the Stollery Children’s Hospital. Kent Morrison spoke with Cora Carter, who isn’t just a coordinator with the fundraiser — but is also a former patient because of a childhood brain tumour.
  
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• Stollery kid Hudson shares H1N1 story at Corus Radiothon

  16-01-2019 16:03 via globalnews.ca
  The annual Corus Radiothon is one of the biggest fundraisers for the Stollery Children’s Hospital. Kent Morrison spoke with Hudson and his parents about their journey dealing with an H1N1 infection at the Edmonton hospital.
  
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• Ask the Doctor: How to lose weight in a healthy manner

  16-01-2019 15:46 via globalnews.ca
  A new year often means new resolutions. In our Ask the Doctor segment, Dr. Sarah Burton-Macleod talks about how to successfully lose weight and keep it off long-term.
  
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• Stollery Hospital patient shares story at 20th annual Corus Radiothon

  16-01-2019 15:32 via globalnews.ca
  The 20th annual Corus Radiothon in support of the Stollery Children’s Hospital is underway. Kent Morrison spoke with 13-year-old Ava about her bone cancer, as well as leg and lung surgery, and chemo.
  
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• Edmonton Salute to Excellence

  16-01-2019 15:25 via globalnews.ca
  Every year, the City of Edmonton honours some of Edmonton’s most outstanding individuals. Todd Janes and Brian Dompe explain what the Salute to Excellence is all about.
  
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• Edmonton mom found guilty of breaking daughter's ankles - rdnewsnow.com

  16-01-2019 15:08
  Edmonton mom found guilty of breaking daughter's ankles  rdnewsnow.comHer trial heard the injured girl was taken to hospital in 2016 by the child's grandparents. The judge in the case says the injuries to the girl's ankles were ...
  
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• 20th annual Corus Stollery Radiothon gets underway

  16-01-2019 15:02 via globalnews.ca
  The 20th annual Corus Radiothon in support of Edmonton’s Stollery Children’s Hospital is underway. Kent Morrison spoke with Tiffany Keiller and her daughter Charlotte about how the hospital has helped to them over the years with some complicated health issues.
  
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• 'Unbelievable orange glow' of blood moon set to descend on Alberta's night sky

  16-01-2019 15:00 via cbc.ca
  An "unbelievable orange glow" is set to descend on Alberta as the moon enters total eclipse on Jan. 20.
  
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• Remembering 'Zwoz': Saying goodbye to a political pal

  16-01-2019 15:00 via cbc.ca
  The first time I met Gene Zwozdesky, he extended his hand and repeated my name. He instantly identified my surname as being Ukrainian, and from that time on he always called me Kim 13, which, loosely translated, is what my surname means in Ukrainian.
  
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• Cool Science: Explaining centripetal force using balloons

  16-01-2019 14:43 via globalnews.ca
  Time for a physics lesson! Centripetal force is the inward-seeking pull of an object. Science teacher Michael Ng demonstates how it works using coins and balloons.
  
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• Edmonton weather: The wind. Always with the wind. - Edmonton Journal

  16-01-2019 14:29
  Edmonton weather: The wind. Always with the wind.  Edmonton JournalA look at today's Edmonton weather by Environment Canada.Wednesday morning temperatures at the Edmonton Blatchford station that measured -12.5 C with 9 ...
  
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• Stollery Radiothon celebrates 20 years and over $22M

  16-01-2019 14:00 via globalnews.ca
  For the next two days, Corus radio stations and Global Edmonton will share incredible stories at the 2019 Corus Radiothon.
  
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• Anti-icing agent damages Edmonton roads, study shows - CBC.ca

  16-01-2019 14:00
  Anti-icing agent damages Edmonton roads, study shows  CBC.caThe city's anti-icing pilot project is getting another layer of controversy after a memorandum, showing the negative effects of calcium chloride, has been made ...
  
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• Anti-icing agent damages Edmonton roads, study shows

  16-01-2019 14:00 via cbc.ca
  The city’s anti-icing pilot project is getting another layer of controversy after a memorandum, showing the negative effects of calcium chloride, has been made public.
  
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• Edmonton early morning weather forecast: Wednesday, January 16, 2019

  16-01-2019 13:23 via globalnews.ca
  Here’s Mike Sobel’s Wednesday, January 16, 2019 early morning weather forecast for Edmonton, Alberta and the surrounding area.
  
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