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• Audit on fast track in wake of $375K Edmonton economic agency phishing scam - CBC.ca

  31-01-2019 23:31
  Audit on fast track in wake of $375K Edmonton economic agency phishing scam  CBC.caEdmonton's city auditor will examine the Edmonton Economic Development Corporation's programs and books sooner rather than later, following news that the ...
  
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• Audit on fast track in wake of $375K Edmonton economic agency phishing scam

  31-01-2019 23:31 via cbc.ca
  Edmonton's city auditor will examine the Edmonton Economic Development Corporation's programs and books sooner rather than later, following news that the agency lost $375,000 in a fraudulent financial transaction.
  
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• 2014 oil price crash to blame for Canada’s slow wage growth: Bank of Canada official

  31-01-2019 23:23 via globalnews.ca
  A top Bank of Canada official says the lingering effects of the 2014 oil-price crash should take some of the blame for the country's disappointing wage gains - but she argues it's just one of many reasons.
  
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• 2 more Alberta gymnastics coaches suspended after complaints

  31-01-2019 23:08 via globalnews.ca
  The wife and daughter of a suspended gymnastics coach also face suspension after an internal investigation by the sport's governing body in Canada.
  
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• FC Edmonton adds 5 additional players to Canadian Premier League roster

  31-01-2019 23:04 via globalnews.ca
  FC Edmonton added five more players to its Canadian Premier League roster on Thursday including veteran English forward Tomi Ameobi.
  
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• Edmonton Oilers recall Brad Malone, who just might help bring some hunger - Edmonton Journal

  31-01-2019 23:03
  Edmonton Oilers recall Brad Malone, who just might help bring some hunger  Edmonton JournalThe Edmonton Oilers have recalled Brad Malone, 29, the veteran AHL grinder.My takeRemember, it's Brad Malone, Brad. Not Ryan, or Joe, or Greg, or Mark, ...
  
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• 'Entered the fray': New sex assault trial ordered due to judge's interjections

  31-01-2019 22:59 via cbc.ca
  A new trial has been ordered for a man found guilty of sexual assault because the judge repeatedly interjected while the complainant was being cross-examined by the defence.
  
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• Man wanted in connection to Surrey stabbing, arrested in Edmonton

  31-01-2019 22:49 via globalnews.ca
  Anhad Virk, 21, remains in custody in Edmonton, Alberta.
  
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• Pair of Edmonton gymnastics coaches suspended after complaints - CBC.ca

  31-01-2019 22:19
  Pair of Edmonton gymnastics coaches suspended after complaints  CBC.caThe wife and daughter of a suspended gymnastics coach also face suspension after an internal investigation by the sport's governing body in Canada.
  
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• Pair of Edmonton gymnastics coaches suspended after complaints

  31-01-2019 22:19 via cbc.ca
  The wife and daughter of a suspended gymnastics coach also face suspension after an internal investigation by the sport's governing body in Canada.
  
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• Man wanted in connection to Surrey stabbing, arrested in Edmonton - Global News

  31-01-2019 21:49
  Man wanted in connection to Surrey stabbing, arrested in Edmonton  Global NewsAnhad Virk, 21, remains in custody in Edmonton, Alberta.
  
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• Big names, bold acts fill out Edmonton's 2019 concert schedule - Edmonton Journal

  31-01-2019 21:45
  Big names, bold acts fill out Edmonton's 2019 concert schedule  Edmonton JournalCher, Snoop Dogg, Iron Maiden and Elton John are among the many concert highlights taking place in Edmonton in 2019. Canadian country legend Paul Brandt ...
  
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• Edmonton's new police chief isn't afraid to shake up status quo, say former colleagues - Edmonton Journal

  31-01-2019 21:29
  Edmonton's new police chief isn't afraid to shake up status quo, say former colleagues  Edmonton JournalWhen Dale McFee is formally sworn in as Edmonton's new police chief Friday, the city will start getting to know a man who comes with a reputation for ...
  
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• Video captures moose narrowly avoid vehicles after slipping across Edmonton freeway

  31-01-2019 21:07 via globalnews.ca
  It isn't just drivers trying to navigate slick road in Edmonton; a moose captured on video earlier this week was nearly hit by a vehicle after slipping and falling on a busy city freeway.
  
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• From rubaboo stew to maple syrup: food is the core of Edmonton's Flying Canoë Festival - CBC.ca

  31-01-2019 21:00
  From rubaboo stew to maple syrup: food is the core of Edmonton's Flying Canoë Festival  CBC.caThings are heating up inside the kitchen of Café Bicyclette at La Cité Francophone for its biggest event of the year.
  
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• From rubaboo stew to maple syrup: food is the core of Edmonton's Flying Canoë Festival

  31-01-2019 21:00 via cbc.ca
  Things are heating up inside the kitchen of Café Bicyclette at La Cité Francophone for its biggest event of the year.
  
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• Humboldt Broncos case: Loose tarp distracted semi-driver before crash, lawyer says

  31-01-2019 20:57 via globalnews.ca
  Jaskirat Singh Sidhu's lawyer says his client was distracted by a tarp flapping off the back of his truck when he blew through a stop sign and collided with the Humboldt Broncos bus.
  
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• Wray Morrison: Down the stretch in Edmonton - News Talk 650 CKOM

  31-01-2019 20:54
  Wray Morrison: Down the stretch in Edmonton  News Talk 650 CKOMHockey fans are asking a big question in Edmonton. Will a united front lift the Edmonton Oilers into a playoff position? With 20 games left, the Oilers need to ...
  
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• New sex assault trial ordered in Alberta due to judge’s interjections

  31-01-2019 20:48 via globalnews.ca
  The Appeal Court justices said Stephanie Cleary, a provincial court judge in Fort McMurray, interjected almost 50 times while the defence was cross-examining the complainant.
  
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• Marie Kondo Effect: Tips for Edmonton thrifters

  31-01-2019 20:40 via globalnews.ca
  The popular Netflix show about de-cluttering has created a windfall for thrift stores. Jennifer McConaghy, with Life Preloved, has some tips for Edmonton thrifters.
  
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• More sexual assault charges laid against Airdrie massage therapist

  31-01-2019 20:32 via globalnews.ca
  An Airdrie massage therapist accused of sexually assaulting a client is facing additional charges.
  
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• Startled moose slip n’ slides across Edmonton highway

  31-01-2019 20:22 via globalnews.ca
  Residents of Edmonton are used to seeing moose wander around their neighborhood, but on January 29 some drivers were met with quite the surprise as a moose tried to cross the busy Anthony Henday Drive.
  
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• Q&A with Julia Wong: supervised consumption sites, needle numbers

  31-01-2019 20:08 via globalnews.ca
  Investigative reporter Julia Wong joins Jennifer Crosby to talk about Edmonton’s supervised consumption sites, the number of needles in the areas, and the challenges she faced getting the information.
  
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• Video captures moose narrowly avoid vehicles after slipping across Edmonton freeway - Global News

  31-01-2019 20:07
  Video captures moose narrowly avoid vehicles after slipping across Edmonton freeway  Global NewsIt isn't just drivers trying to navigate slick road in Edmonton; a moose captured on video earlier this week was nearly hit by a vehicle after slipping and falling on a ...
  
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• What's on in Edmonton this first weekend in February - CBC.ca

  31-01-2019 20:00
  What's on in Edmonton this first weekend in February  CBC.caLooking for something to do this first weekend of February? We've got you covered.
  
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• What's on in Edmonton this first weekend in February

  31-01-2019 20:00 via cbc.ca
  Looking for something to do this first weekend of February? We’ve got you covered.
  
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• Century Park stalls returning to developer

  31-01-2019 20:00 via globalnews.ca
  The City of Edmonton is returning Century Park park-and-ride land and stalls to the developer. Fletcher Kent explains what that will mean for drivers.
  
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• Emotional farewell for Northlands staff on final day of casino’s operation

  31-01-2019 19:54 via globalnews.ca
  The Northlands Casino opened its doors for its final day of operation on Thursday.
  
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• Startled moose slip n' slides across Edmonton highway | Watch News Videos Online - Globalnews.ca

  31-01-2019 19:22
  Startled moose slip n' slides across Edmonton highway | Watch News Videos Online  Globalnews.caResidents of Edmonton are used to seeing moose wander around their neighborhood, but on January 29 some drivers were met with quite the surprise as a ...
  
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• Disruption expected at Century Park park-and-ride as land transferred to the developer

  31-01-2019 19:19 via cbc.ca
  More than 450 Edmontonians will be scrambling over the next month to make new parking arrangements at the Century Park LRT park-and-ride.
  
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• Emotional farewell for Northlands staff on final day of casino’s operation - Global News

  31-01-2019 18:54
  Emotional farewell for Northlands staff on final day of casino’s operation  Global NewsThe Northlands Casino opened its doors for its final day of operation on Thursday.
  
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• Key fobs won’t work near Alberta grocery store – and no one knows why

  31-01-2019 18:50 via globalnews.ca
  Some drivers can't lock or unlock their vehicles using key fobs when parking near an Alberta grocery store, and no one knows why.
  
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• 6 cold weather myths you should not believe

  31-01-2019 18:10 via globalnews.ca
  Here are six common winter cold myths debunked.
  
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• ASIRT investigation underway into Edmonton police arrest

  31-01-2019 17:02 via globalnews.ca
  ASIRT said a 25-year-old man was taken to hospital after sustaining a hairline orbital fracture and lacerations following an arrest by Edmonton police.
  
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• Different experiences for 2 Edmonton neighbourhoods near supervised consumption sites

  31-01-2019 17:01 via globalnews.ca
  Central McDougall has seen an increase in the number of needles reported while Boyle Street has seen the opposite effect since the opening of the city’s first supervised consumption sites.
  
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• Let's get ready to shovel: 'Heavy snow' to wallop central Alberta

  31-01-2019 16:58 via cbc.ca
  Brace yourself for snow over the next few days as Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for central Alberta.
  
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• Get ready to shovel: 'Heavy snow' to wallop central Alberta

  31-01-2019 16:58 via cbc.ca
  Brace yourself for snow over the next few days as Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for central Alberta.
  
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• Humboldt Broncos case: Crown recommends 10-year prison sentence for semi driver

  31-01-2019 16:57 via globalnews.ca
  A Crown prosecutor says a truck driver who caused the deadly Humboldt Broncos crash should serve 10 years in prison.
  
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• Splitting up Canada's top 3x3 basketball team may benefit country's world ranking

  31-01-2019 16:30 via cbc.ca
  Canada's most dominant 3x3 basketball team has split up, giving the country two teams that will be competitive in international play.
  
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• Resale value of Trans Mountain pipeline expansion will drop by $700M from year of delay: PBO

  31-01-2019 16:29 via globalnews.ca
  The Parliamentary Budget Officer says likely construction delays and cost increases will drop the resale value of the Trans Mountain pipeline by around $1 billion.
  
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• Ottawa may have overpaid for Trans Mountain by up to $1B, parliamentary budget officer says

  31-01-2019 16:19 via cbc.ca
  The federal Liberal government may have overpaid for the Trans Mountain pipeline project by up to $1 billion, the parliamentary budget officer estimates, and there's a risk its value could decline further if there are any other delays in the building timeline.
  
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• ASIRT investigation underway into Edmonton police arrest - Global News

  31-01-2019 16:02
  ASIRT investigation underway into Edmonton police arrest  Global NewsThe Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) is investigating an arrest by Edmonton police after a man sustained serious injuries.
  
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• Supreme Court rules energy companies must clean up old wells — even in bankruptcy

  31-01-2019 15:50 via cbc.ca
  Canada's Supreme Court rules provincial environmental rules trump bankruptcy laws in the energy sector, overturning lower court decisions that said creditors should get paid back first — before cleaning up old wells.
  
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• Edmonton weather: Snowfall warning in effect; 15 to 30 cm of snow expected - Edmonton Journal

  31-01-2019 15:26
  Edmonton weather: Snowfall warning in effect; 15 to 30 cm of snow expected  Edmonton JournalForecasters are calling for snowfall accumulations between 15 to 30 cm by Saturday afternoon.
  
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• 'I have taken the most valuable things of your life': Driver in Humboldt Broncos bus crash tells hearing

  31-01-2019 15:16 via cbc.ca
  The truck driver who pleaded guilty in the Humboldt Broncos bus crash told families and friends of the victims that he was sorry during the final day of a sentencing hearing in a Melfort, Sask., courtroom.
  
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• 'How do you miss all those signs?': Crown seeks 10-year sentence for driver in Humboldt Broncos bus crash

  31-01-2019 15:16 via cbc.ca
  The Crown prosecutor in the Humboldt Broncos bus crash case is asking for a 10-year sentence for truck driver Jaskirat Singh Sidhu with a further 10-year driving prohibition after that.
  
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• Park-and-ride changes at Century Park LRT station coming March 1

  31-01-2019 15:07 via globalnews.ca
  Bad news for motorists who use the Century Park transit centre park and ride —changes are coming March 1. As Kent Morrison explains, that means hundreds with reserved spots could soon be out of luck.
  
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• Indigenous communities warn of oilsands camp moratorium consequences

  31-01-2019 15:00 via cbc.ca
  One unintended consequence of the oilsands moratorium in Fort McMurray could be the harm it causes to Indigenous owned businesses. The warning comes from at least two Indigenous groups within the region.
  
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• Bankrupt energy companies can’t abandon old oil wells, Supreme Court rules

  31-01-2019 14:33 via globalnews.ca
  The Supreme Court of Canada says the trustee for a bankrupt Alberta energy company cannot simply walk away from unprofitable wells on agricultural land without having to clean up.
  
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• Oil Spills: New Edmonton Oilers GM 'needs authority' to clean house - Edmonton Journal

  31-01-2019 14:01
  Oil Spills: New Edmonton Oilers GM 'needs authority' to clean house  Edmonton JournalHockey beat writer Derek Van Diest talks to host Craig Ellingson about the Edmonton Oilers' quest for a new general manager after firing Peter Chiarelli in late ...
  
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