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• Big plans for priceless Indigenous audio and video archive purchased for $1 in Edmonton

  21-01-2019 23:59 via globalnews.ca
  An Edmonton man purchased a massive collection of Indigenous films and audio tapes for just $1. His plan is to turn it into an priceless digital archive.
  
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• Debate broils over Kenney's residency as federal MP - Edmonton Journal

  21-01-2019 23:52
  Debate broils over Kenney's residency as federal MP  Edmonton JournalAllegations levied against UCP leader Jason Kenney related to residency claims he made while serving as a federal MP amount to a "sleazy partisan smear," ...
  
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• Indigenous audio and video archive purchased for $1 in Edmonton

  21-01-2019 23:42 via globalnews.ca
  Mon, Jan 21 – An Edmonton man purchased a massive collection of Indigenous films and audio tapes for just $1. His plan is to turn it into an priceless digital archive. Margeaux Maron has the story.
  
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• Anti-pipeline group wants NEB to consider impact of emissions, climate change

  21-01-2019 23:38 via globalnews.ca
  Stand.earth filed a motion with the board asking it to apply the same standard to the project as it did with the Energy East pipeline, before it submits its final report to the federal government on Feb. 22.
  
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• Swine and Dine lands at popular sausage house, Otto - Edmonton Journal

  21-01-2019 23:17
  Swine and Dine lands at popular sausage house, Otto  Edmonton JournalAlberta Pork's regular meal celebrating all things made with pork, Swine and Dine, is coming to Norwood's Otto. The event, at 11405 95 St., is on Thursday, Jan.
  
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• Police believe several dogs were lured away and stolen from southern Alberta homes

  21-01-2019 23:11 via globalnews.ca
  A counsellor in Fort Macleod is hoping someone can help him find one of his therapy dogs who was believe to be stolen steps away from his front door on New Year’s Eve.
  
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• Alberta senior scammed out of $250K over 10 months after U.S. sweepstakes letter

  21-01-2019 22:13 via cbc.ca
  Lethbridge police are warning people after an 81-year-old Alberta woman lost $250,000 to scammers over a 10-month period following what started as an attempt to claim a bogus U.S. sweepstakes prize.
  
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• Alberta senior scammed $250K over 10 months after U.S. sweepstakes letter

  21-01-2019 22:13 via cbc.ca
  Lethbridge police are warning people after an 81-year-old Alberta woman lost $250,000 to scammers over a 10-month period following what started as an attempt to claim a bogus U.S. sweepstakes prize.
  
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• Edmonton Oilers demote Caleb Jones but not Brandon Manning. Huh!? - Edmonton Journal

  21-01-2019 21:58
  Edmonton Oilers demote Caleb Jones but not Brandon Manning. Huh!?  Edmonton JournalThe Edmonton Oilers have sent Caleb Jones to Bakersfield of the AHL. Bob Stauffer of the Oilers tweeted: “All things considered Caleb had a strong showing for ...
  
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• Sherwood Park doctor’s practice permit ‘permanently cancelled’ after 2018 suspension

  21-01-2019 21:26 via globalnews.ca
  An investigation was launched last spring after complaints were made against Dr. Vincenzo Visconti related to prescribing, billing and peer review issues.
  
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• Edmonton police searching for ‘armed and dangerous’ suspect

  21-01-2019 21:17 via globalnews.ca
  Police said Abdi Kafor Mahamud Hirsi, 32, has outstanding warrants for firearm-related offences and is considered to be armed and dangerous.
  
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• Environmental impact of every day products

  21-01-2019 20:34 via globalnews.ca
  Courtney Powell of Elevated Enviro provides insight on the environmental impact of every day products.
  
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• Edmonton police searching for ‘armed and dangerous’ suspect - Global News

  21-01-2019 20:17
  Edmonton police searching for ‘armed and dangerous’ suspect  Global NewsPolice said Abdi Kafor Mahamud Hirsi, 32, has outstanding warrants for firearm-related offences and is considered to be armed and dangerous.
  
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• Alberta MP discusses Canada’s feud with China

  21-01-2019 20:14 via globalnews.ca
  St. Albert-Edmonton MP Michael Cooper says Canada should ban telecom giant Huawei and the prime minister should be doing more to deal with the detentions of two Canadians.
  
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• B.C. environmental activist says focus on U.S. funding of anti-pipeline movement misses the point

  21-01-2019 20:05 via cbc.ca
  An environmental group is filing a legal motion asking the National Energy Board to expand the scope of its review of climate-change impacts of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion as the deadline looms for interveners to file final arguments with the board.
  
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• MLAs Sandra Jansen, Estefania Cortes-Vargas not seeking re-election

  21-01-2019 20:00 via globalnews.ca
  Another political heavy-hitter has announced she is not running in the upcoming election. As Kendra Slugoski explains, high-profile Calgary MLA Sandra Jansen said after years in public life, it’s the right decision for her and her family.
  
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• Learning the lindy hop with Edmonton's Swingin' Sundays - Yahoo News Canada

  21-01-2019 19:48
  Learning the lindy hop with Edmonton's Swingin' Sundays  Yahoo News CanadaOn the main floor of Edmonton's city hall, a new generation of swing dancers is learning to lindy hop. "There are a lot of pluses with this program," said Bob ...
  
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• Learning the lindy hop with Edmonton's Swingin' Sundays

  21-01-2019 19:48 via cbc.ca
  On the main floor of Edmonton's city hall, a new generation of swing dancers is learning to lindy hop.
  
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• NDP MLAs Jansen, Cortes-Vargas announce they're not running again

  21-01-2019 19:21 via cbc.ca
  Two NDP MLAs announced Monday that they won’t be running for reelection this spring: Strathcona-Sherwood Park MLA Estefania Cortes-Vargas and Infrastructure Minister Sandra Jansen.
  
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• NDP MLAs Jansen, Cortes-Vargas announce they will not seek re-election

  21-01-2019 19:06 via globalnews.ca
  In a statement released Monday morning, Jansen said it was not an easy decision, but called it the right decision for her and her family. 
  
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• Two Alberta NDP MLAs announce they won't seek re-election - Edmonton Journal

  21-01-2019 19:05
  Two Alberta NDP MLAs announce they won't seek re-election  Edmonton JournalStrathcona-Sherwood Park MLA and government caucus whip Estefania Cortes-Vargas says she won't be running in the next election.
  
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• Rimbey RCMP say 2 men responsible for 5 break-ins on same night

  21-01-2019 18:54 via globalnews.ca
  Rimbey RCMP are searching for two men they say carried out five break-ins overnight in early January in the central Alberta town.
  
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• 2 people accused of performing ‘sexual acts’ on Alberta train

  21-01-2019 18:46 via globalnews.ca
  A man and woman were arrested after being accused of engaging in indecent sexual acts on a train. 
  
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• Edmonton Oilers place Ty Rattie and Ryan Spooner on waivers

  21-01-2019 18:38 via globalnews.ca
  The Edmonton Oilers have placed struggling forwards Ty Rattie and Ryan Spooner on waivers.
  
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• Edmonton fighter back on his feet after battle with rare brain disease - CBC.ca

  21-01-2019 18:21
  Edmonton fighter back on his feet after battle with rare brain disease  CBC.caVictor Valimaki took a few laboured steps across his hospital room, leaning heavily into a metal walker. After those difficult steps from his bed, Valimaki returned ...
  
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• Edmonton fighter back on his feet after battle with rare brain disease

  21-01-2019 18:21 via cbc.ca
  Victor Valimaki takes a few laboured steps across his hospital room, leaning heavily into a metal walker.
  
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• 46% of Canadians $200 or less away from not being able to pay their bills

  21-01-2019 18:15 via globalnews.ca
  The number of Canadians who are $200 or less away from financial insolvency at month-end has jumped to 46 per cent, up from 40 per cent in the previous quarter, as interest rates rise.
  
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• Sherwood Park family doctor has licence permanently cancelled

  21-01-2019 18:07 via cbc.ca
  A family doctor based in Sherwood Park, Alta. has had his licence to practise medicine permanently cancelled, the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta said on Monday.
  
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• 'Drastically higher' opioid prescriptions contributed to doctor losing licence

  21-01-2019 18:07 via cbc.ca
  A family doctor based in Sherwood Park, Alta. has had his licence to practise medicine permanently cancelled, the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta said on Monday.
  
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• YEGFit Talk on cannabis use and its impact on fitness

  21-01-2019 16:49 via globalnews.ca
  YEG Fitness magazine hosts b-monthly “YEGFit Talks,” in which they discuss a number of topics related to fitness and exercise. Founder TJ Sadler, along with Kevin Ward from Atlas Growers, share more on the upcoming discussion on cannabis use and its impact on wellness.
  
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• Ask the Expert: Estates and planning for your death

  21-01-2019 16:12 via globalnews.ca
  Few people want to talk about their own death, but planning for it and having your estate in order is important. Sheri MacMillan from MacMillan Estate Planning shares advice.
  
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• Fitbit, Apple watch, Garmin: the pros and cons of different smart watches

  21-01-2019 15:42 via globalnews.ca
  Online security and tech expert David Papp talks about the different kinds of smart watches – like the Apple Watch, FitBits, and Garmins – and what types of features they have.
  
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• Super blood wolf moon casts 'spectacular' glow over Edmonton - CBC.ca

  21-01-2019 15:29
  Super blood wolf moon casts 'spectacular' glow over Edmonton  CBC.caEdmonton shutterbugs were howling at the moon Sunday night as the moon beamed an eerie red before it was fully eclipsed by Earth's shadow.
  
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• Super blood wolf moon casts 'spectacular' glow over Edmonton

  21-01-2019 15:29 via cbc.ca
  Edmonton shutterbugs were howling at the moon Sunday night as the moon beamed an eerie red before it was fully eclipsed by Earth's shadow.
  
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• 11th annual autism conference in Edmonton

  21-01-2019 15:24 via globalnews.ca
  The Children’s Autism Services of Edmonton is holding an education session to help teachers and educational assistants learn new techniques for dealing with behavioral issues. Terri Duncan explains.
  
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• Kaetlyn Osmond, Canadian world champion figure skater, taking season off to contemplate future

  21-01-2019 15:17 via globalnews.ca
  The 23-year-old figure skater from Marystown, N.L., is taking the season off to contemplate her future and whether she wants to compete again.
  
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• Pet pot-bellied pig only slightly scorched after Wetaskiwin mayor saves his bacon

  21-01-2019 15:00 via cbc.ca
  When Angela Pauls screamed for someone to rescue “her baby” from her burning home in December, firefighters had no idea she was referring to a pet pot-bellied pig.
  
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• Pet pot-bellied pig only slightly scorched after Alberta mayor saves his bacon

  21-01-2019 15:00 via cbc.ca
  When Angela Pauls screamed for someone to rescue “her baby” from her burning home in December, firefighters had no idea she was referring to a pet pot-bellied pig.
  
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• Roadkill for dinner? Rules vary by province and territory in Canada

  21-01-2019 14:40 via cbc.ca
  Jeremy Vander Meer had his first experience with salvaging a roadkill moose soon after he moved to Alaska nearly five years ago.
  
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• Police investigate man’s death outside southwest Edmonton apartment

  21-01-2019 14:30 via globalnews.ca
  It was a deadly weekend in Edmonton, with police investigating two separate homicide cases. Kendra Slugoski reports live from one scene at a south side apartment building.
  
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• Canada's 1st geothermal plant is being built in Sask., but why hasn't the industry taken off in Alberta?

  21-01-2019 13:30 via cbc.ca
  Canada's first geothermal power plant is under construction in Saskatchewan. But in Alberta, despite it's strong geothermal potential and energy sector expertise, the renewable power source has yet to take off.
  
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• Edmonton early morning weather forecast: Monday, January 21, 2019

  21-01-2019 13:26 via globalnews.ca
  Here’s Mike Sobel’s Monday, January 21, 2019 early morning weather forecast for Edmonton, Alberta and the surrounding area.
  
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• 'It's time': Advocates call for changes in wake of Milk River Dogs arrest

  21-01-2019 13:00 via cbc.ca
  Deanna Thompson with the Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society said animals should be protected by following up on provincial bans.
  
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• 'There won't be another David Edey': City remembers remarkable clerk, family man - Edmonton Journal

  21-01-2019 11:00
  'There won't be another David Edey': City remembers remarkable clerk, family man  Edmonton Journal'It really drove him in his thinking that he didn't want anybody to be harmed in anything. He was always trying to be one step ahead so he could prevent harm.'
  
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• Edmonton weather: It's not not t-shirt weather - Edmonton Journal

  21-01-2019 09:00
  Edmonton weather: It's not not t-shirt weather  Edmonton JournalA look at today's Edmonton weather by Environment Canada.Monday morning temperatures at the Edmonton Blatchford station that measured -8.4 C with 7 ...
  
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• Edmonton Oilers impressed with McDavid's blood-stained response - Edmonton Sun

  21-01-2019 08:44
  Edmonton Oilers impressed with McDavid's blood-stained response  Edmonton SunIt was with equal parts admiration and frustration that the Edmonton Oilers watched their blood-stained captain fight his way through the Battle of Alberta ...
  
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• Cult of Hockey Player Grades: The Edmonton Oilers get battered and tattered 7-4 by the Hurricanes - Edmonton Journal

  21-01-2019 07:53
  Cult of Hockey Player Grades: The Edmonton Oilers get battered and tattered 7-4 by the Hurricanes  Edmonton JournalThe Edmonton Oilers needed a big response game Sunday after an emotional loss to Calgary the night before.They didn't get it. In fact, I didn't detect much ...
  
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• Hurricanes overwhelm Oilers as Niederreiter nets a pair

  21-01-2019 06:52 via cbc.ca
  Nino Niederreiter and Lucas Wallmark each had a pair of goals and Andrei Svechnikov had a goal and two assists as the Carolina Hurricanes scored early and cruised to a 7-4 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Sunday.
  
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• Edmonton Oilers fail to weather the storm against the Hurricanes

  21-01-2019 06:48 via globalnews.ca
  The Oilers were flattened early and lost their second straight.
  
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• Edmonton Oilers fail to weather storm against Hurricanes

  21-01-2019 06:48 via globalnews.ca
  The Oilers were flattened early and lost their second straight.
  
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