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• Pilot who died in Alberta ultralight crash had just bought his plane: TSB

  24-01-2019 23:44 via cbc.ca
  A pilot who died last summer in the fiery crash of an ultralight plane near Grande Prairie, Alta., had just taken off in the newly purchased aircraft before it hit the ground less than two kilometres from a private airfield.
  
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• Officer charged in violent arrest south of Edmonton - CTV News

  24-01-2019 23:31
  Officer charged in violent arrest south of Edmonton  CTV NewsAn RCMP officer has been charged after he allegedly used physical force during an arrest in Nisku, Alta. in 2017.
  
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• RCMP officer who hit suspect with handcuffs charged with assault: ASIRT

  24-01-2019 23:09 via cbc.ca
  An RCMP member has been charged with assault causing bodily harm and assault with a weapon after an investigation into a 2017 arrest in Nisku, Alta.
  
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• Alberta RCMP officer charged with assault with a weapon after Nisku handcuff incident

  24-01-2019 22:49 via globalnews.ca
  An RCMP officer has been charged with one count each of assault causing bodily harm and assault with a weapon after a violent arrest of a suspect in Nisku in 2017.
  
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• Alberta RCMP officer charged with assault with a weapon

  24-01-2019 22:30 via globalnews.ca
  An Alberta RCMP corporal has been charged with assault causing bodily harm and assault with a weapon after a man was arrested in Nisku, Alta. in November 2017. Susan Hughson with ASIRT said the officer is alleged to have used physical force during the arrest, and handcuffs to strike the man.
  
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• Harassment at work on the rise at City of Edmonton, new survey shows - CBC.ca

  24-01-2019 22:28
  Harassment at work on the rise at City of Edmonton, new survey shows  CBC.caMore City of Edmonton employees said they were harassed in 2018 than in 2016.
  
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• Harassment at work on the rise at City of Edmonton, new survey shows

  24-01-2019 22:28 via cbc.ca
  More City of Edmonton employees said they were harassed in 2018 than in 2016.
  
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• City driving instructor wrongfully issued driving certifications to civilians, alleges auditor - Edmonton Journal

  24-01-2019 22:21
  City driving instructor wrongfully issued driving certifications to civilians, alleges auditor  Edmonton Journal'The non-employees are alleged to have obtained the PDIC certificates in order to prevent the suspension of their driver licence and/or to reduce their car ...
  
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• Edmonton Eskimos announce contract extension for receiver Adjei

  24-01-2019 22:20 via globalnews.ca
  The Edmonton Eskimos signed national receiver Natey Adjei on Thursday to a two-year contract extension.
  
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• Singing, dancing robot to support Alberta children through court proceedings

  24-01-2019 22:04 via globalnews.ca
  A robot who can sing and dance has become the newest member of the Red Deer Victims Services team.
  
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• Formal investigation into Jason Kenney's housing claims requested by Ontario Liberal MP

  24-01-2019 22:00 via cbc.ca
  A Liberal MP in Ontario says she's concerned by allegations that Kenney, while an MP, claimed subsidies he wasn't entitled to, and she wants Ottawa to look into it.
  
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• Ottawa won’t cut corners on full review of Trans Mountain pipeline expansion: Sohi

  24-01-2019 21:41 via globalnews.ca
  Natural Resources Minister Amarjeet Sohi says the federal government won't cut corners to speed up a full review of the proposed Trans Mountain pipeline expansion.
  
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• Liberals push for investigation into alleged expense misuse by UCP Leader Jason Kenney while MP

  24-01-2019 21:38 via globalnews.ca
  With the House of Commons set to resume, the Liberals want a secretive House of Commons committee to investigate UCP Leader Jason Kenney's living expenses while he was an MP.
  
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• First Nations, environmental groups take legal action to protect endangered Alberta caribou

  24-01-2019 21:33 via globalnews.ca
  The lawsuit says Environment Minister Catherine McKenna has failed to step in despite legal requirements for her to do so.
  
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• New impaired driving laws taking drunk drivers off the road, RCMP say

  24-01-2019 21:29 via cbc.ca
  The new mandatory alcohol screening law is proving effective in taking impaired drivers off the road, say RCMP west of Edmonton.
  
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• Record-setting 2018 for Edmonton International Airport with 8.2M passengers

  24-01-2019 20:56 via globalnews.ca
  Edmonton International Airport served more travellers than ever before in 2018, with over 8.2 million people flying in or out of the airport.
  
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• Alberta police officer shoots at vehicle while being dragged: RCMP

  24-01-2019 20:56 via globalnews.ca
  Police are searching for two suspects after an officer shot at a car as he was getting dragged by it during an arrest attempt on Wednesday. 
  
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• RCMP suspect piece of crane boom damaged Wabamun overpass; Highway 16 closed

  24-01-2019 20:50 via globalnews.ca
  RCMP west of Edmonton were forced to shut down a portion of Highway 16 after what's believed to be a hit-and-run collision involving a crane boom and the Wabamun overpass.
  
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• Stony Plain RCMP credit new impaired driving rules for 9 arrests since Dec. 18

  24-01-2019 20:37 via globalnews.ca
  Since Dec. 18, 2018, officers with Stony Plain, Spruce Grove and Enoch RCMP have made 13 arrests for impaired driving; nine of which came from the new mandatory alcohol screening legislation.
  
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• Don't close work camps, oilsands players warn Fort McMurray

  24-01-2019 20:32 via cbc.ca
  Major players in the Alberta oilsands are united against any move to close their work camps, a public debate on a proposed moratorium on camps heard Wednesday.
  
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• Premier Rachel Notley addresses Edmonton Chamber of Commerce - CBC.ca

  24-01-2019 20:00
  Premier Rachel Notley addresses Edmonton Chamber of Commerce  CBC.caPolitical watchers will be measuring the partisan temperature of Premier Rachel Notley's speech to the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce today.
  
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• Premier Rachel Notley addresses Edmonton Chamber of Commerce

  24-01-2019 20:00 via cbc.ca
  Political watchers will be measuring the partisan temperature of Premier Rachel Notley’s speech to the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce today.
  
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• Notley raises spectre of Klein-style cuts under UCP government

  24-01-2019 20:00 via cbc.ca
  Premier Rachel Notley says Jason Kenney will turn back the clock and hurt Edmonton just as Ralph Klein hurt the city in the 1990s, by freezing public sector spending if he becomes premier.
  
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• Record-setting 2018 for Edmonton International Airport with 8.2M passengers - Globalnews.ca

  24-01-2019 19:56
  Record-setting 2018 for Edmonton International Airport with 8.2M passengers  Globalnews.caEdmonton International Airport served more travellers than ever before in 2018, with over 8.2 million people flying in or out of the airport.
  
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• Record-setting 2018 for Edmonton International Airport with 8.2M passengers - Global News

  24-01-2019 19:56
  Record-setting 2018 for Edmonton International Airport with 8.2M passengers  Global NewsEdmonton International Airport served more travellers than ever before in 2018, with over 8.2 million people flying in or out of the airport.
  
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• What's up in Edmonton this weekend - Yahoo News Canada

  24-01-2019 19:30
  What's up in Edmonton this weekend  Yahoo News CanadaIt's the last weekend in January and if you get out to enjoy the winter, check out this list featuring outdoor adventures, music, art, culture and a surprise or two.
  
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• What's up in Edmonton this weekend - CBC.ca

  24-01-2019 19:30
  What's up in Edmonton this weekend  CBC.caLooking for something to do this weekend in and around Edmonton? We've got you covered.
  
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• What's up in Edmonton this weekend

  24-01-2019 19:30 via cbc.ca
  Looking for something to do this weekend in and around Edmonton? We’ve got you covered.
  
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• St. Albert RCMP ask for public's help in shooting investigation

  24-01-2019 19:24 via cbc.ca
  The RCMP are turning to the public for help in the investigation of a shooting in a north St. Albert neighbourhood Tuesday night.
  
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• Woman accused in southern Alberta animal cruelty case transported back to face charges

  24-01-2019 18:35 via globalnews.ca
  Mike River RCMP transported April Dawn Irving, 59, back to Alberta after she was arrested in Manitoba last week.
  
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• 70-year-old man killed in crash near Thorsby

  24-01-2019 18:35 via globalnews.ca
  Thorsby RCMP and emergency services responded shortly before 10 a.m. Wednesday to the crash on Highway 39 between Warburg and Sunnybrook.
  
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• Rot in the Edmonton Oilers structure goes much deeper than the GM - Edmonton Sun

  24-01-2019 18:25
  Rot in the Edmonton Oilers structure goes much deeper than the GM  Edmonton SunThrowing stones at Peter Chiarelli on his way out of town is easy.It's low hanging fruit. He did a woeful job in his three and a half years at the helm of this sinking ...
  
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• Man, 70, killed in collision near Thorsby, Alta.

  24-01-2019 18:24 via cbc.ca
  A 70-year-old man is dead following a collision southwest of Thorsby, Alta., Wednesday morning.
  
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• 'Get as much help as you can,' says Alberta couple navigating Alzheimer's diagnosis

  24-01-2019 18:04 via cbc.ca
  When Bernie McCracken’s fiercely independent wife Elaine was diagnosed with dementia seven years ago, he felt lost.
  
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• Asian lifestyle, household goods stores have big Canadian expansion plans

  24-01-2019 17:57 via globalnews.ca
  Oomomo, Miniso and Muji are Asian-centric retailers selling affordable household goods, and all have big plans to expand across Canada.
  
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• EPCOR splashes back at Bob Nicholson’s ‘something in the water’ comment

  24-01-2019 17:48 via globalnews.ca
  Twitter was quick to react to OEG CEO and vice-chair Bob Nicholson's comment that "there's something in the water" in Edmonton.
  
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• On the pond: How the Edmonton Oilers sharpened their skills on outdoor rinks

  24-01-2019 17:00 via cbc.ca
  Long before he became coach of the Edmonton Oilers, Ken Hitchcock was just another Canadian kid at the rink.
  
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• Canadian Birkebeiner

  24-01-2019 16:44 via globalnews.ca
  Ski like Vikings! Enjoy a three-day celebration of cross country skiing and Nordic Legends for all ages and abilities.
  
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• Black History Month AfroQuiz fundraiser at Art Gallery of Alberta

  24-01-2019 16:14 via globalnews.ca
  With the kick off to Black History Month less than a week, it’s time to brush up on the contributions the Afro-American community has made in society. Melody Cesar and Fatsani Nsaliwa shares details about upcoming events.
  
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• 'One-of-a-kind man': Ponoka cowboy Bud Butterfield dies at 88

  24-01-2019 16:00 via cbc.ca
  Vernon "Bud" Butterfield supported his grandchildren no matter what sport they were involved in and was a man who kept his word.
  
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• Edmonton LRT system-wide closure on Jan. 27 for Thales signal testing

  24-01-2019 16:00 via globalnews.ca
  Edmonton's LRT network will be closed to passengers on Sunday as the city continues to test the signalling system by Thales — the contractor behind the Metro Line.
  
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• Twitter reacts to Nicholson’s ‘something in water’ comment

  24-01-2019 15:55 via globalnews.ca
  Twitter users were quick to respond to Oiler Entertainment Group CEO Bob Nicholson’s comment that “there’s something in the water” in Edmonton. Slav Kornik has some of the reaction.
  
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• Uplifting lifestyle tips for getting through the winter doldrums

  24-01-2019 15:42 via globalnews.ca
  With the holidays over and winter blahs setting in, it’s easy to fall into a slump. Lifestyle expert Janette Ewen joined Erin Chalmers with some uplifting tips to stay healthy.
  
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• It's not just my battle. Together we can make a difference

  24-01-2019 15:00 via cbc.ca
  Ceilidh Corcoran became disabled at the age of 40. She had to learn to navigate her surroundings in an entirely different way. She hopes her experience will help others understand the importance of accessibility.
  
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• Edmonton LRT system-wide closure on Jan. 27 for Thales signal testing - Global News

  24-01-2019 15:00
  Edmonton LRT system-wide closure on Jan. 27 for Thales signal testing  Global NewsThe entire LRT network across Edmonton will be closed to passengers on Sunday as the city continues to test the signalling system by Thales — the contractor ...
  
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• Shaye Ganam and Bryan Hall debate how to fix the Edmonton Oilers

  24-01-2019 14:22 via globalnews.ca
  What will it take to fix the problem-plagued Edmonton Oilers hockey team? Shaye Ganam and Bryan Hall have some very different ideas – which caused some fireworks on Thursday morning.
  
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• Edmonton city staff survey results to be revealed - Yahoo News Canada

  24-01-2019 14:00
  Edmonton city staff survey results to be revealed  Yahoo News CanadaThe City of Edmonton is set to release the results of a biannual employee survey conducted last September — the first in the aftermath of a year of harassment ...
  
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• Amid aftermath of harassment claims, new city staff survey results to be revealed

  24-01-2019 14:00 via cbc.ca
  The city of Edmonton is set to release the results of an employee survey conducted last September — the first in the aftermath of a year of harassment and bullying allegations.
  
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• Canadian detained after Kenya hotel attack was oilsands trucker, friend says

  24-01-2019 13:15 via cbc.ca
  Edmonton taxi driver Guled Yussuf was shocked by what he saw on TV at a Checkers Pizza: his old friend from Fort McMurray, arrested in connection with a terror attack in Africa.
  
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• Edmonton early morning weather forecast: Thursday, January 24, 2019

  24-01-2019 13:09 via globalnews.ca
  Here’s Phil Darlington’s Thursday, January 24, 2019 early morning weather forecast for Edmonton, Alberta and the surrounding area.
  
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