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• Edmonton Home & Garden Show

  19-02-2019 23:54 via globalnews.ca
  Discover the latest in home decor, design, landscaping, and more at the Edmonton Home + Garden Show, March 21-24, at the Edmonton Expo Centre.
  
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• NEB rejects environmental group's call to expand scope of Trans Mountain pipeline review

  19-02-2019 23:48 via cbc.ca
  The National Energy Board is rejecting a call made by an environmental group last month to greatly expand the scope of its reconsideration of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion.
  
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• Oilers defenceman Andrej Sekera takes return to lineup in stride

  19-02-2019 23:34 via cbc.ca
  During practice Tuesday morning, Oilers defenceman Andrej Sekera looked like his old self again, something that hasn't be said for more than a year and a half.
  
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• Alberta Parks campsite booking system opens, offering new backcountry options

  19-02-2019 23:19 via cbc.ca
  Camping may be the last thing on your mind in this winter weather, but online reservations for provincial campgrounds opened Tuesday morning. And this year, there are new options for both backcountry and comfort camping in Alberta.
  
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• Edmonton physiotherapist remains in hospital after Whitemud Drive collision Saturday - Edmonton Journal

  19-02-2019 23:00
  Edmonton physiotherapist remains in hospital after Whitemud Drive collision Saturday  Edmonton JournalAn Edmonton physiotherapist is currently in critical condition after a collision on Whitemud Drive Saturday morning left her with life-threatening injuries.
  
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• Dogs With Wings – Goin’ Into Heat Comedy Night!

  19-02-2019 21:54 via globalnews.ca
  A night of comedy with Andrew Grose, featuring Adam Blank and our host J’Lyn Nye. Proceeds support the Dogs with Wings Breeding Program on Thursday, March 21st! Tickets are $75 and include the comedy show and a post reception meet and greet. Tickets also include 2 drinks and appetizers. Dogs with Wings is a recognized...
  
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• Andrej Sekera to make season debut for Edmonton Oilers

  19-02-2019 21:54 via globalnews.ca
  Andrej Sekera is back on the ice tonight for the first time this season.
  
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• Shooting suspect turns himself in to Edmonton police

  19-02-2019 21:43 via cbc.ca
  A 26-year-old man wanted by police after a woman was shot Saturday turned himself in Tuesday morning.
  
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• Police in southern Alberta uncover alleged sexual assault of young boys

  19-02-2019 21:30 via globalnews.ca
  It was during the preliminary search of seized devices in a child pornography investigation that police said they found evidence of "suspected sexual assaults."
  
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• Alberta investing $3.7B to move oil by rail, leasing cars

  19-02-2019 21:30 via globalnews.ca
  The Alberta government says it's investing $3.7 billion to move the province's land-locked oil to market by rail, and shipments are expected to begin as early as July.
  
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• 10 things to do in Edmonton this week: Girl Brain, Mesa, and Little Big Town - Edmonton Journal

  19-02-2019 21:21
  10 things to do in Edmonton this week: Girl Brain, Mesa, and Little Big Town  Edmonton JournalLocal comedy geniuses Girl Brain are heading out to Toronto for that city's upcoming Sketch Fest, and they've invited a number of their friends out to the Rec ...
  
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• New investigation ordered into handcuffing of naked female Edmonton police officer

  19-02-2019 21:20 via cbc.ca
  An internal police investigation involving the handcuffing of a naked, sleeping female constable was “grossly inadequate” and needs to be conducted again, the Law Enforcement Review Board says.
  
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• 630 CHED $63 Kids Season Seat

  19-02-2019 21:19 via globalnews.ca
  630 CHED wants to help get your family to the Esks game with the 630 CHED $63 Kids Season Seat! Youth 12 and under can grab their own 10 Game Season Seat in bronze or Brickley’s Knothole for just $63 + fees & taxes with an accompanying adult seat.
  
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• Province scales back crude-by-rail plan, will lease 4,400 cars - Edmonton Journal

  19-02-2019 21:05
  Province scales back crude-by-rail plan, will lease 4,400 cars  Edmonton JournalThe Alberta government will lease 4400 rail cars to move oil out of the province, resulting in capacity of 120000 barrels per day by mid-2020, Premier Rachel ...
  
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• Alberta retailer plans to open cannabis store in Ottawa

  19-02-2019 20:56 via globalnews.ca
  Alberta cannabis retailer Fire & Flower plans to open the store on York Street in Ottawa's Byward Market.
  
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• AC/DC rocker Angus Young donates for Alzheimer's, inspired by Canadian fan's 19-hour skates

  19-02-2019 20:46 via cbc.ca
  A hockey ref has been skating for 19 hours and 26 minutes in each of Canada's seven NHL cities while blasting AC/DC to raise funds and awareness for Alzheimer's societies. And his efforts caught the attention of not just one but two of the legendary band's members.
  
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• Premier Rachel Notley updates Alberta's progress buying railcars to ship crude

  19-02-2019 20:02 via cbc.ca
  Alberta Premier Rachel Notley is set to update the progress of negotiations to buy thousands of railcars to help transport the province's oil to market.
  
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• Alberta announces deal with CN, CP to ship crude by rail

  19-02-2019 20:02 via cbc.ca
  The Alberta government has signed contracts with Canadian National and Canadian Pacific to lease 4,400 rail cars to take oilsands crude to American and international markets.
  
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• Memo to Edmonton Oilers: What say you approach a home game like you intend to win it? - Edmonton Journal

  19-02-2019 20:01
  Memo to Edmonton Oilers: What say you approach a home game like you intend to win it?  Edmonton JournalGame 59: Coyotes at OilersThe Edmonton Oilers headed off on a three-game road trip to the tough Metropolitan Division last week with their head coach, Ken ...
  
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• Pro-pipeline convoy rallies in Ottawa to protest federal oil policies

  19-02-2019 20:00 via globalnews.ca
  A pro-pipeline convoy arrived at Parliament Hill Tuesday. Kendra Slugoski and Mike Le Couteur have more on the issues the protesters from across Canada want addressed.
  
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• Edmonton-based cannabis retailer confirms deals for possible stores in Kingston and Ottawa - Global News

  19-02-2019 19:47
  Edmonton-based cannabis retailer confirms deals for possible stores in Kingston and Ottawa  Global NewsOne of the stores would be located on Brock Street in downtown Kingston, a spokesman for Edmonton-based Fire and Flower confirmed to Global News on ...
  
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• Family Matters podcast: Teaching kindness — and teaching teens to dress for winter

  19-02-2019 19:40 via globalnews.ca
  In today’s world, a little kindness goes a long way and proof can be found at Davidson Creek Elementary in Sherwood Park, Alta.
  
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• McDavid upbeat despite team's troubles, Oilers CEO says

  19-02-2019 19:15 via cbc.ca
  Connor McDavid is not going anywhere, according to Bob Nicholson, CEO of Oilers Entertainment Group.
  
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• Edmonton’s International Beerfest

  19-02-2019 18:25 via globalnews.ca
  Bigger and better! Edmonton’s International Beerfest takes over 120,000 sq.ft. of space in Edmonton’s premier conference destination; The Edmonton Convention Centre (formerly known as The Shaw Conference Centre). With over 300 beers available for tasting, a whole new line-up of entertainment, and Edmonton’s most popular and best beer serving establishments represented; this year is shaping up to be a blast. The event sells out, get your tickets in advance.
  
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• Conservative MPs praise rally by pro-pipeline convoy members

  19-02-2019 18:15 via globalnews.ca
  Some Conservative Party MPs came out to speak with pro-pipeline convoy members who came to Ottawa in protest of the government’s oil and pipeline policies, saying their trip has made their voices heard.
  
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• Rainn Wilson from ‘The Office’ coming to Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo

  19-02-2019 18:00 via globalnews.ca
  Rainn Wilson, arguably best known for his role as Dwight Schrute on The Office (US), will be appearing at the 2019 Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo.
  
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• Maxime Bernier rallies against Trudeau, Scheer over pipeline stance at convoy rally

  19-02-2019 17:57 via globalnews.ca
  Maxime Bernier rallied against Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Conservative Party Leader Andrew Scheer over their stances on pipelines on Tuesday and said they need to use the constitution to impose a pipeline.
  
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• ‘This is Canada’: Truck convoy says they’ve united country

  19-02-2019 16:55 via globalnews.ca
  The organizer of the truck convoy protesting the federal govenrment’s oil policies said Tuesday they’ve united the country by visiting people a cross Canada and that politicians need to listen.
  
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• Convoy members rally in Ottawa against federal government

  19-02-2019 16:55 via globalnews.ca
  Members of a convoy, which brought hundreds of trucks to Ottawa, rallied against the federal government on Tuesday in protest of its oil policies and the carbon tax.
  
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• Truck convoy members chant ‘Trudeau for treason’

  19-02-2019 16:42 via globalnews.ca
  The truck convoy protesting in Ottawa against the federal government’s oil policies, chanting “Trudeau for treason” and said they are fighting for the country.
  
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• Northern Alberta crash causes sulphur leak

  19-02-2019 16:32 via globalnews.ca
  A single-vehicle collision involving a semi-trailer caused a molten sulphur leak near the community of Grassland on Monday.
  
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• Convoy member says movement not about immigration, it’s about ‘building Canada’

  19-02-2019 16:16 via globalnews.ca
  Stony Plain, Alta. resident Jerry Fetting, a member of the truck convoy protesting the government in Ottawa, denounced other people wearing yellow vests speaking about immigration saying they’re all immigrants, and said the movement’s been about pipelines and building Canada.
  
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• Edmonton Eskimos preparing for season after major shakeup

  19-02-2019 16:12 via globalnews.ca
  The 2019 CFL season nearing and the Edmonton Eskimos have already made some big changes. Eskimos marketing and communications vice president Allan Watt all the happenings with team tea
  
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• Parole hearing Tuesday for Calgary man who strangled wife, encased body in cement

  19-02-2019 15:34 via globalnews.ca
  Allan Shyback was convicted of manslaughter and indignity to a body in the 2012 death of Lisa Mitchell.
  
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• Large truck convoy enters Ottawa to protest federal oil policies

  19-02-2019 15:33 via globalnews.ca
  A pro-pipeline convoy of at least 200 vehicles is expected to clog the streets around Parliament Hill Tuesday morning. Kendra Slugoski has more on the issues protesters from across Canada want heard.
  
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• 'We believe in you,' Scheer tells controversial pro-pipeline movement

  19-02-2019 15:26 via cbc.ca
  Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer welcomed a controversial convoy bringing a pro-pipeline message to Ottawa today, assuring participants that "we've got your back."
  
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• United We Roll pro-pipeline convoy reaches Ottawa for mass protests

  19-02-2019 15:26 via cbc.ca
  After nearly five days of driving from Alberta, a convoy of hundreds of pro-pipeline supporters has reached Ottawa for a mass protest against the Liberal government's energy and environmental policies.
  
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• 'Can we all just get along?': Challenging hate in 2019

  19-02-2019 15:00 via cbc.ca
  MacEwan University professor Irfan Chaudhry offers his opinion on how polarizing online comments influence crimes of hate.
  
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• Edmonton Morning Weather: Tuesday, Feb. 19

  19-02-2019 14:09 via globalnews.ca
  Global News weather specialist Mike Sobel shares the morning weather forecast for Edmonton and surrounding areas.
  
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• Why there is no quick fix for Alberta's malaise, no matter how much we want one

  19-02-2019 14:00 via cbc.ca
  "Perhaps the hunt for such a fix is, itself, a problem — one that blinds us to a need for a multiplicity of smaller solutions."
  
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• Privacy commissioner investigating security of patient health records at Alberta Health Services

  19-02-2019 14:00 via cbc.ca
  Alberta’s privacy commissioner is investigating whether Alberta Health Services properly safeguards the public’s personal health information after a 2018 audit revealed lax cybersecurity practices.
  
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• Nyala Lounge wins appeal, city tribunal allows it to open doors - Edmonton Journal

  19-02-2019 09:00
  Nyala Lounge wins appeal, city tribunal allows it to open doors  Edmonton JournalThe owner of a central Edmonton lounge won the right to reopen his business Tuesday, and says the successful appeal is a victory for the local ...
  
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• Edmonton physiotherapist suffers serious injuries in Whitemud Drive crash

  19-02-2019 05:41 via globalnews.ca
  An Edmonton physiotherapist has been identified as the woman seriously injured when she was struck by a vehicle on Whitemud Drive over the weekend.
  
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• WHL Roundup: Monday, February 18, 2019

  19-02-2019 05:22 via globalnews.ca
  Dylan Myskiw stopped all 38 shots he faced as the Edmonton Oil Kings blanked the Medicine Hat Tigers 5-0 on Monday afternoon in Western Hockey League action.
  
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• Edmonton physiotherapist suffers serious injuries in Whitemud Drive crash - Global News

  19-02-2019 04:41
  Edmonton physiotherapist suffers serious injuries in Whitemud Drive crash  Global NewsAn Edmonton physiotherapist has been identified as the woman seriously injured when she was struck by a vehicle on Whitemud Drive over the weekend.
  
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• Curling a passion that now pays for Eskimos kicker Sean Whyte

  19-02-2019 03:14 via globalnews.ca
  Edmonton Eskimos kicker Sean Whyte got a part-time job this football off-season. He's the assistant manager at Edmonton's Thistle Curling Club.
  
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• Edmonton Eskimos kicker a man of many sports: ‘I curl 5 times a week’

  19-02-2019 02:50 via globalnews.ca
  Edmonton Eskimos kicker Sean Whyte plays many sports outside of football, including baseball, soccer, rugby, hockey and golf. Now, he’s found a real passion on the pebbled ice. So much so, that he got a job at a local curling club. Quinn Phillips has more.
  
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• Edmonton health matters: Skating marathon, Family Day classic, rooftop camp-out

  19-02-2019 02:15 via globalnews.ca
  A skating marathon, hockey event for the Stollery Children’s Hospital and firefighter rooftop camp-out in tonight’s edition of health matters.
  
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• City seeks input on Edmonton’s parking policy around new businesses, homes

  19-02-2019 02:10 via globalnews.ca
  The City of Edmonton is asking the public to weigh in on how much on-site parking should be available at new homes and businesses.
  
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• Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton: Feb. 18

  19-02-2019 02:00 via globalnews.ca
  Here are the top stories from the Monday, Feb. 18, 2019 edition of Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton with Jennifer Crosby.
  
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