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• Warmer-than-normal winter weather forces temporary closure of Edmonton Ice Castles

  27-01-2019 23:51 via globalnews.ca
  The Ice Castle is expected to reopen Monday, but patrons are being asked to check the website to ensure the attraction is open before visiting.
  
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• 3 taken to hospital from rave at West Edmonton Mall

  27-01-2019 23:45 via cbc.ca
  Three people were taken to hospital with injuries early Sunday morning from the West Edmonton Mall, Alberta Health Services said.
  
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• Photos: Hundreds in Edmonton take the plunge for Special Olympics

  27-01-2019 23:37 via globalnews.ca
  The Polar Plunge is in its eighth year in Edmonton and raises much-needed money for Special Olympics Alberta.
  
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• Warmer-than-normal winter weather forces temporary closure of Edmonton Ice Castles - Global News

  27-01-2019 22:51
  Warmer-than-normal winter weather forces temporary closure of Edmonton Ice Castles  Global NewsAbove-average temperatures have forced officials to temporarily close the Edmonton Ice Castles because its surfaces were too slippery.
  
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• Photos: Hundreds in Edmonton take the plunge for Special Olympics - Global News

  27-01-2019 22:37
  Photos: Hundreds in Edmonton take the plunge for Special Olympics  Global NewsThe Polar Plunge is in its eighth year in Edmonton and raises much-needed money for Special Olympics Alberta.
  
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• 'We're not convinced': Groups criticize draft plan to restore Wood Buffalo National Park

  27-01-2019 21:12 via cbc.ca
  The draft for a federal plan to restore Canada's largest national park suggests Ottawa is unlikely to ease international concerns about threats posed to its status as a World Heritage site, say environmental groups and First Nations.
  
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• 3 people taken to hospital from electronic music dance party at Edmonton mall

  27-01-2019 20:58 via globalnews.ca
  Three people attending the 'Soundwave' electronic music festival at West Edmonton Mall's World Waterpark were transported to hospital Sunday.
  
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• Review: Calgary's Timepoint Ensemble blends dark with delightful at first Edmonton event - Edmonton Journal

  27-01-2019 20:57
  Review: Calgary's Timepoint Ensemble blends dark with delightful at first Edmonton event  Edmonton JournalThe instrumentation of the ensemble leant itself to darker sounds, compounded by a choice of music that emphasized gloomier colours, often revolved around ...
  
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• What to make of Edmonton Oilers turning down Ryan McDonagh trade? Not much - Edmonton Journal

  27-01-2019 20:49
  What to make of Edmonton Oilers turning down Ryan McDonagh trade? Not much  Edmonton JournalThis in from Larry Brooks of the New York Post, his report that the Edmonton Oilers turned down a chance to trade the 4th overall pick in the 2016 draft for Ryan ...
  
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• Local leaders, RCMP host forum focusing on rural crime in northern Alberta

  27-01-2019 20:38 via globalnews.ca
  Dwayne Rawson, an Athabasca County councillor, said the community town hall was meant for residents from Westlock County, Athabasca County and Thorhild County to talk about rural crime and see what they can do to protect themselves.
  
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• New chapter for Happy Harbor Comics - CTV News

  27-01-2019 19:18
  New chapter for Happy Harbor Comics  CTV NewsSaturday marked the end of one chapter and start of another for an Edmonton comic book store.
  
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• Edmonton weather: Something colder this way comes - Edmonton Journal

  27-01-2019 19:05
  Edmonton weather: Something colder this way comes  Edmonton JournalA look at today's Edmonton weather by Environment Canada.Strong winds swept across the capital region early Sunday, prompting a wind warning for ...
  
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• Canadian soccer phenom Alphonso Davies makes Bundesliga debut with Bayern Munich

  27-01-2019 18:30 via globalnews.ca
  Davies joined Bayern Munich from the Vancouver Whitecaps in an MLS record-breaking US$22-million transfer deal that runs through 2023.
  
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• Wind warnings issued for central and southern Alberta Sunday

  27-01-2019 18:28 via globalnews.ca
  Environment Canada has issued a wind warning for a large portion of central and southern Alberta Sunday.
  
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• Canadian man, 61, arrested in China on fraud charges: local media - Edmonton Journal

  27-01-2019 18:03
  Canadian man, 61, arrested in China on fraud charges: local media  Edmonton JournalTwo Canadians, Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor, have been detained in China since December for allegedly endangering national security.
  
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• Blue Jackets winning despite drama surrounding biggest stars - Edmonton Journal

  27-01-2019 18:03
  Blue Jackets winning despite drama surrounding biggest stars  Edmonton JournalCOLUMBUS, Ohio — Drama stemming from the uncertain future of two of the team's biggest stars has simmered in the background for half a season, but the ...
  
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• Thieves steal $100K in emergency equipment, medical supplies from Calmar Fire Hall

  27-01-2019 18:00 via cbc.ca
  Leduc RCMP are searching for two people after more than $100,000 of property was stolen from the Calmar Fire Hall this weekend.
  
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• Edmonton celebrates World Ukuele Day

  27-01-2019 17:45 via globalnews.ca
  February 2nd marks World Ukuele Day. A group of Edmonton’s is planning to mark the day by ‘jamming’ together.
  
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• Edmonton’s Pink Gorilla Pizzeria

  27-01-2019 17:23 via globalnews.ca
  Mark Bellows and Ryan Brodziak shares some of their favourite pizza recipes.
  
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• Wind warnings issued for central and southern Alberta

  27-01-2019 16:56 via cbc.ca
  Environment Canada has issued wind warnings for much of central and southern Alberta, amid blowing snow and freezing rain.
  
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• Edmonton celebrates World Ukuele Day | Watch News Videos Online - Globalnews.ca

  27-01-2019 16:45
  Edmonton celebrates World Ukuele Day | Watch News Videos Online  Globalnews.caWatch Edmonton celebrates World Ukuele Day Video Online, on GlobalNews.ca.
  
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• Italian Wines from the Piedmont region

  27-01-2019 16:39 via globalnews.ca
  Gurvinder Bhatia discusses some popular wine selections from northern Italy.
  
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• Lake Summerside Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Alberta

  27-01-2019 15:55 via globalnews.ca
  The annual Polar Plunge happens Sunday at noon.
  
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• Increase in wildfire-induced storms needs government attention, researcher says

  27-01-2019 15:00 via cbc.ca
  Scientists are recording more fire-induced storms and policy-makers need to address that reality in environmental and emergency strategies, according to policy expert Ed Struzik.
  
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• 1 in 5 Canadian youths not sure what happened in the Holocaust, survey suggests

  27-01-2019 14:29 via cbc.ca
  One in five young people in Canada either hasn't heard of the Holocaust or isn't sure what it is. That's the conclusion from a new survey released ahead of International Holocaust Remembrance Day on Sunday.
  
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• EDITORIAL: Notley attacks on Klein era a strange campaign tactic - Edmonton Sun

  27-01-2019 13:07
  EDITORIAL: Notley attacks on Klein era a strange campaign tactic  Edmonton SunWhat on earth does Premier Rachel Notley think she can gain politically by bad-mouthing Ralph Klein?Notley gave a speech to the Edmonton Chamber of ...
  
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• Why Alberta's NHL teams have traded places in 2019, and what Edmonton can do about it

  27-01-2019 13:00 via cbc.ca
  With five Stanley Cup banners hanging from the roof of Rogers Centre, and the NHL's best player at centre, Edmonton is not used to looking up at the Calgary Flames in the standings.
  
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• Edmonton fire investigators break down solving arson crimes - Edmonton Journal

  27-01-2019 11:00
  Edmonton fire investigators break down solving arson crimes  Edmonton JournalSolving an arson means piecing together a puzzle — only first, investigators have to figure out exactly what belongs in the charred and damaged picture.In 2018 ...
  
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• City staff argue provincial law prevents sharing open data on deadly collisions - Edmonton Journal

  27-01-2019 11:00
  City staff argue provincial law prevents sharing open data on deadly collisions  Edmonton JournalA report going to city council's community and public services committee Wednesday argues specific information about collisions cannot be made available on ...
  
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• Why incels are a 'real and present threat' for Canadians

  27-01-2019 10:00 via cbc.ca
  Criminologists and sociologists are sounding the alarm over extreme and violent internet subcultures that include incels, saying the threat they pose isn’t being taken seriously enough.
  
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• Canada collects $839M in steel and aluminum tariffs, but aid for sector mostly unspent

  27-01-2019 10:00 via cbc.ca
  Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland told an interviewer in Davos this week that if the U.S. drops its steel and aluminum tariffs, Canada will too, "30 seconds later." But until that happens, the tariffs remain lucrative: They raked in $839 million in the six months leading up to Dec. 31.
  
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• WHL Roundup: Saturday, January 26, 2019

  27-01-2019 07:44 via globalnews.ca
  Bowen Byram scored the game-winning goal on a power play at 14:00 of the third period as the Vancouver Giants beat the Kelowna Rockets 2-1 on Saturday to extend their win streak to eight games in Western Hockey League play.
  
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• Kenney defends proposed government spending freeze under UCP

  27-01-2019 06:35 via cbc.ca
  UCP leader Jason Kenney defended a proposal to freeze government spending until the budget was balanced, days after Premier Rachel Notley suggested it would lead to Ralph Klein-style cuts.
  
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• Alberta election commissioner probes interference in Jeff Callaway campaign investigation

  27-01-2019 06:11 via cbc.ca
  Alberta's election commissioner is probing allegations that someone is obstructing his investigation into claims of "irregular financial contributions" made during the United Conservative Party leadership contest.
  
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• Bernier talks equalization and pipelines at Calgary 'Equality or Independence' rally

  27-01-2019 04:55 via cbc.ca
  The Equality or Independence Rally, hosted by Freedom Conservative Party (FCP) leader Derek Fildebrandt, invited the leader of the new player in right-wing federal politics to Calgary on Saturday for the event.
  
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• Edmonton police investigating after group known to police visits Al Rashid Mosque - CBC.ca

  27-01-2019 03:48
  Edmonton police investigating after group known to police visits Al Rashid Mosque  CBC.caThe Edmonton Police *Service* has confirmed its hate crimes unit was consulted after a complaint from Al Rashid Mosque that a pair of “suspicious men” walked ...
  
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• Edmonton police investigating after group known to police visits Al Rashid mosque

  27-01-2019 03:48 via cbc.ca
  The Edmonton Police Service has confirmed its hate crimes unit was consulted after a complaint from Al Rashid mosque that a pair of “suspicious men” walked into the mosque just before noon on Friday.
  
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• Police searching for suspects after break and enter, $100K property theft at Calmar Fire Hall

  27-01-2019 03:11 via globalnews.ca
  Police responded to a break and enter at the fire station at 8 a.m. 
  
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• Thousands write southern Alberta woman giving away $1.7M home in contest

  27-01-2019 02:47 via cbc.ca
  Alla Wagner is giving away her $1.7-million luxury home to the winner of a creative writing contest — and so far, thousands of people have written to tell her why they should win.
  
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• Weather: Jan 26

  27-01-2019 02:46 via globalnews.ca
  Global Edmonton’s weather forecast for Sat, Jan 26.
  
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• Global News Hour at 6 Weekend: Jan 26

  27-01-2019 02:43 via globalnews.ca
  The Saturday, January 26, 2019 edition of the Global News Hour at 6. Hosted by Kim Smith.
  
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• Edmonton police watching group that showed up at mosque - CTV News

  27-01-2019 02:27
  Edmonton police watching group that showed up at mosque  CTV NewsPolice in Edmonton say a group that entered a mosque and later argued with people outside is on their radar, but one member says he was only there to learn ...
  
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• Sherwood Park Elks helping local teens with free grad outfits

  27-01-2019 02:20 via globalnews.ca
  Sat, Jan 26 – A program outfitting northern Alberta high school students with graduation outfits at no cost opened this weekend. Julia Wong reports.
  
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• Edmonton Mosque unfazed by EPS hate crimes investigation

  27-01-2019 02:20 via globalnews.ca
  Sat, Jan 26 – Edmonton police said their hate crimes unit was called in to help investigate after a prominent and well-attended mosque in the northwest part of the city was visited by a group whose activities are known to police. Albert Delitala reports.
  
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• Year of the Pig festivities celebrate Chinese language and culture - Edmonton Journal

  27-01-2019 02:09
  Year of the Pig festivities celebrate Chinese language and culture  Edmonton JournalEdmonton Chinese Bilingual Education Association hosts celebration of Chinese New Year at Bonnie Doon mall.
  
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• In the wake of Chiarelli, Part 2 -- a deep dive into Edmonton Oilers' farm system and futures - Edmonton Journal

  27-01-2019 01:29
  In the wake of Chiarelli, Part 2 -- a deep dive into Edmonton Oilers' farm system and futures  Edmonton JournalIn Part 1 we undertook a fairly detailed review of the current Edmonton Oilers roster Peter Chiarelli left behind, though of course that's just part of the picture.
  
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• Emergency medical equipment stolen from Calmar fire hall - CTV News

  27-01-2019 01:27
  Emergency medical equipment stolen from Calmar fire hall  CTV NewsRCMP are searching for thieves who stole more than $100000 worth of property from an Alberta fire hall.
  
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• Edmonton Mosque unfazed by EPS hate crimes investigation | Watch News Videos Online - Globalnews.ca

  27-01-2019 01:20
  Edmonton Mosque unfazed by EPS hate crimes investigation | Watch News Videos Online  Globalnews.caSat, Jan 26 – Edmonton police said their hate crimes unit was called in to help investigate after a prominent and well-attended mosque in the northwest part of ...
  
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• Time running out for Okanagan ice wine producers

  27-01-2019 01:12 via globalnews.ca
  Ice wine business in Canada worth an estimated $70 million per year.
  
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• 23-year-old Edmonton university hockey player dies after game in Calgary - CTV News

  27-01-2019 00:54
  23-year-old Edmonton university hockey player dies after game in Calgary  CTV NewsA university in Edmonton says one of its hockey players has died after playing in a game in Calgary.
  
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