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• Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid suspended 2 games for head shot

  22-02-2019 23:44
  Connor McDavid has received a two-game suspension for an illegal check to the head during the Edmonton Oilers game versus the New York Islanders on Thursday night.
  
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• Oilers' McDavid suspended 2 games for headshot on NYI's Leddy

  22-02-2019 23:38 via cbc.ca
  The NHL has suspended Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid two games for an illegal check to the head of New York Islanders defenceman Nick Leddy.
  
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• Edmonton Oilers forward Jesse Puljujarvi wants second opinion on injury

  22-02-2019 23:07
  Jesse Puljujarvi seeks a second opinion on lower body injury.
  
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• Hicks on Biz: Edmonton — air-cargo gateway to Asia - Edmonton Sun

  22-02-2019 22:59 via edmontonsun.com
  Hicks on Biz: Edmonton — air-cargo gateway to Asia  Edmonton SunBy GRAHAM HICKSTwo weeks ago this column told the story of how the Edmonton International Airport (EIA), in the late-'90s, overcame internal conflict ...
  
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• Edmonton man known as ‘Mill Woods rapist’ re-arrested for breaking sex offender conditions - Global News

  22-02-2019 22:07 via globalnews.ca
  Edmonton man known as ‘Mill Woods rapist’ re-arrested for breaking sex offender conditions  Global NewsWATCH ABOVE: The man known as the "Mill Woods rapist" is no longer facing a murder charge and police are issuing a warning to the public about the risk they ...
  
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• Seclusion rooms to be banned in Alberta by start of next school year

  22-02-2019 22:03 via cbc.ca
  Seclusion rooms will be banned in Alberta by September. Education Minister David Eggen will issue a ministerial order next week to ban the controversial practice.
  
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• Wood-pellet plant in Entwistle, Alta., to resume partial operations in March

  22-02-2019 21:52 via cbc.ca
  Pinnacle Renewable Energy facility has been closed since February fire and explosion that injured 12
  
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• Deadly pig virus that has killed millions of piglets in the U.S. detected in Alberta for the second time

  22-02-2019 21:52
  Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea (PED) causes severe diarrhea and death in suckling pigs and milder diarrhea in older pigs, according to the Alberta Government.
  
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• Seclusion rooms to be banned across Alberta: Education minister

  22-02-2019 21:46
  Alberta's education minister says seclusion rooms in schools across the province will be banned starting next school year.
  
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• Seclusion rooms getting banned across Alberta: Education minister

  22-02-2019 21:46
  Alberta's education minister says seclusion rooms in schools across the province will be banned starting next school year.
  
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• Ottawa one step closer to building Trans Mountain expansion, but project foes vow to dig in

  22-02-2019 21:36 via cbc.ca
  The federal Liberal government cleared another hurdle standing in the way of constructing a $7.4 billion expansion to the Trans Mountain pipeline system Friday, securing new regulatory approvals from the National Energy Board.
  
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• Alberta energy plant remains suspended, worker still in hospital following explosion

  22-02-2019 21:22
  Pinnacle Renewable Energy says its pellet plant in Entwistle, Alta. remains suspended and a worker remains in hospital after an explosion at the facility earlier this month.
  
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• Inuk NHL player Jordin Tootoo on life after going 'All the Way'

  22-02-2019 21:11 via cbc.ca
  Jordin Tootoo doesn’t watch much hockey anymore — but reflecting on his storied career as the first Inuk to play in the NHL, he’s reminded of how it saved him.
  
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• 'Mill Woods rapist' re-arrested for violating sex offender conditions - Edmonton Journal

  22-02-2019 20:44 via edmontonjournal.com
  'Mill Woods rapist' re-arrested for violating sex offender conditions  Edmonton JournalThe man known as the “Mill Woods rapist” has been re-arrested, police said Friday.Dana Michael Fash, 40, was arrested Thursday for failing to comply with his ...
  
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• B.C. indigenous and environmental groups blast NEB approval of Trans Mountain pipeline

  22-02-2019 20:28
  Trans Mountain pipeline opponents are vowing to stand in the way of the project's expansion.
  
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• Alberta flu season winds down with far fewer cases and deaths than last year

  22-02-2019 20:26 via cbc.ca
  As the 2018-2019 flu season draws to a close, figures show there have been 5,305 cases of influenza A, substantially fewer than last year, according to Alberta Health Services.
  
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• Edmonton man known as ‘Mill Woods rapist’ re-arrested for breaking sex offender conditions

  22-02-2019 20:20
  Edmonton police said Dana Michael Fash failed to comply with his Sex Offender Information Registration Act (SOIRA) conditions.
  
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• Puffed wheat squares, a sweet piece of Alberta history

  22-02-2019 20:00 via cbc.ca
  Fans of the puffed wheat square, a Canadian delicacy, have Alan J. Russell, a self-professed "maker of good candy," to thank for the sweet and sticky treat.
  
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• Ontario’s autism funding overhaul — here’s how it compares to the rest of Canada

  22-02-2019 19:59
  A look at how government-funded autism therapy across Canada.
  
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• Violent sex offender Dana Fash back in police custody

  22-02-2019 19:34 via cbc.ca
  Dana Fash, 40, was out of custody for just over a week before Edmonton police say he violated the terms of his release.
  
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• Epcor shuts down rogue rink on Edmonton stormwater pond - CBC.ca

  22-02-2019 19:28 via cbc.ca
  Epcor shuts down rogue rink on Edmonton stormwater pond  CBC.caAn unsanctioned skating rink that has operated for the past 15 years on a west Edmonton stormwater pond has been shut down and the equipment removed.
  
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• Epcor shuts down rogue rink on Edmonton stormwater pond

  22-02-2019 19:28 via cbc.ca
  An unsanctioned skating rink that has operated for the past 15 years on a west Edmonton stormwater pond has been shut down and the equipment removed.
  
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• Airdrie RCMP catch more than 40 distracted drivers in 3-day blitz

  22-02-2019 19:01
  Despite harsh penalties and increased awareness, Alberta drivers still can't seem to put their phones away.
  
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• Paper strip that detects explosives could shake up airport security, Edmonton researcher says - CBC.ca

  22-02-2019 18:37 via cbc.ca
  Paper strip that detects explosives could shake up airport security, Edmonton researcher says  CBC.caChristina Gonzalez can detect explosives with a single strip of paper. Gonzalez, an Edmonton-based researcher, has developed a disposable test strip capable ...
  
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• Paper strip that detects explosives could shake up airport security, Edmonton researcher says

  22-02-2019 18:37 via cbc.ca
  Christina Gonzalez can detect explosives with a single strip of paper.
  
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• Bob Layton: Legal loophole in drug dog case

  22-02-2019 18:00
  Constitutional law frees a drug hauler — even after he appeared to confess.
  
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• Alberta Party leader Stephen Mandel appealing candidacy ban

  22-02-2019 17:29
  Alberta Party leader Stephen Mandel is scheduled to appear in court on Friday for a judicial review of the Elections Alberta ruling that he had missed a filing deadline.
  
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• Notable Niche: Belgravia Square development utilizes geothermal technology - Edmonton Journal

  22-02-2019 16:17 via edmontonjournal.com
  Notable Niche: Belgravia Square development utilizes geothermal technology  Edmonton JournalThe 68-unit, four-storey condominium complex by Niche Developments will employ technology to minimize emissions.
  
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• How to catch a chef: Restaurant bosses share tips on how to get a good one - Edmonton Journal

  22-02-2019 16:05 via edmontonjournal.com
  How to catch a chef: Restaurant bosses share tips on how to get a good one  Edmonton JournalFinding the right fit between chef and restaurant owner is key when it comes to filling the top job.
  
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• AMA Travel: Spring Break travel + understanding Flair changes

  22-02-2019 15:43
  Roland Van Meurs from AMA Travel explained how to deal with Flair’s sudden route changes, plus talks about some spring break getaways for the family. (Sponsored by AMA)
  
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• Edmonton Black History Month events and documentary

  22-02-2019 15:24
  A number of events have been happening in Edmonton as part of Black History Month. Deborah Dobbins provides some insight and talks about a new documentary called “We are the Roots.”
  
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• Political theatre setting the stage for Alberta election

  22-02-2019 15:00 via cbc.ca
  Edmonton’s Fringe Festival doesn't open until August but theatre season is already upon us. Political theatre season, that is. At times it seems to verge on the theatre of the absurd.
  
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• Edmonton weather: There's a 60 per cent chance of snow and a 100 per cent chance of weather - Edmonton Journal

  22-02-2019 14:45 via edmontonjournal.com
  Edmonton weather: There's a 60 per cent chance of snow and a 100 per cent chance of weather  Edmonton JournalA look at today's Edmonton weather by Environment Canada.Friday morning temperatures at the Edmonton Blatchford station measured -14.1 C with 8 km/h ...
  
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• Major annual pet event returns to Edmonton

  22-02-2019 14:43
  The annual Paws and Claws Gala will take over the Edmonton Expo Centre next month. Ashley Simpson and Kylie Adams share details about the event.
  
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• Friday's letters: Tell your doctor if you use cannabis - Edmonton Journal

  22-02-2019 14:01 via edmontonjournal.com
  Friday's letters: Tell your doctor if you use cannabis  Edmonton JournalAs a health-care provider I was pleased to see the Journal provide their readers with a credible introduction to medical cannabis. (Cannabis Post, Feb. 19)The ...
  
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• Canada Winter Games enjoys successful first week despite chilly start

  22-02-2019 14:00 via cbc.ca
  The heart of Canadian amateur sport has been on full display in Red Deer, Calgary and parts of the Canadian Rockies this week as the 2019 Canada Winter Games wraps up its first week of competition.
  
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• Edmonton Oilers stop five-game slide with OT win over Islanders - Global News

  22-02-2019 13:03 via globalnews.ca
  Edmonton Oilers stop five-game slide with OT win over Islanders  Global NewsMcDavid returned and scored the winner for the Oilers against the Islanders.
  
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• National Energy Board to release reconsideration report for Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion Friday

  22-02-2019 13:00
  The decision starts the clock on a 90-day deadline for cabinet to decide whether the project should proceed, but there have already been signals that the deadline could be delayed.
  
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• National Energy Board rules Trans Mountain expansion project should be approved

  22-02-2019 13:00
  The decision starts the clock on a 90-day deadline for cabinet to decide whether the project should proceed, but there have already been signals that the deadline could be delayed.
  
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• Oil Spills: Don't expect the Edmonton Oilers to simply appoint Keith Gretzky as new GM - Edmonton Journal

  22-02-2019 11:18 via edmontonjournal.com
  Oil Spills: Don't expect the Edmonton Oilers to simply appoint Keith Gretzky as new GM  Edmonton JournalShould Keith Gretzky — brother of The Great One, Wayne, now an Oilers Entertainment Group vice-chairman — be seriously considered the next permanent ...
  
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• David Staples: Mass discontent in Edmonton minor hockey over failed tiering reforms - Edmonton Journal

  22-02-2019 11:01 via edmontonjournal.com
  David Staples: Mass discontent in Edmonton minor hockey over failed tiering reforms  Edmonton JournalToo many blow-out games, less competitive balance in tournaments and demoralized young players looking to quit minor hockey are the end result of Hockey ...
  
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• NEB to release new Trans Mountain report on possible marine impacts

  22-02-2019 10:00 via cbc.ca
  The latest chapter in the Trans Mountain pipeline saga will be written Friday as the National Energy Board releases its recommendations on how to proceed with the contentious project should the federal government choose to do so.
  
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• NEB renews support of Trans Mountain pipeline with proposed changes to protect marine life

  22-02-2019 10:00 via cbc.ca
  The National Energy Board has reiterated its approval of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion with 16 new recommendations designed to better protect marine life on the B.C. coast, and Trans Mountain's chief executive responds by calling the report a step forward.
  
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• NEB renews support of Trans Mountain pipeline as long as proposed changes to protect marine life are met

  22-02-2019 10:00 via cbc.ca
  The National Energy Board has reiterated its approval of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion with 16 new recommendations designed to better protect marine life on the B.C. coast, and Trans Mountain's chief executive responds by calling the report a step forward.
  
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• Dwayne Demkiw’s family expresses relief over first-degree murder verdict

  22-02-2019 07:00
  The parents of Dwayne Demkiw says it was a relief when Jason Steadman was found guilty of first-degree murder in the death of their son Dwayne Demkiw. Sarah Kraus reports.
  
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• Dwayne Demkiw’s family expresses relief over 1st-degree murder verdict

  22-02-2019 07:00
  The parents of Dwayne Demkiw said it was a relief when Jason Steadman was found guilty of first-degree murder in the death of their son Dwayne Demkiw. Sarah Kraus reports.
  
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• McDavid scores OT winner as Oilers halt 5-game skid

  22-02-2019 05:57 via cbc.ca
  Connor McDavid scored in overtime with a backhand and added an assist as the Edmonton Oilers came from behind to snap a five-game losing streak with a 4-3 victory over the New York Islanders on Thursday.
  
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• Edmonton Oilers stop five-game slide with OT win over Islanders

  22-02-2019 05:53
  McDavid returned and scored the winner for the Oilers against the Islanders.
  
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• Palestine to put up pavilion for 1st time at 2019 Edmonton Heritage Festival

  22-02-2019 05:46
  A Palestine pavilion will be put up at the Edmonton Heritage Festival for the first time this summer, after being rejected for three straight years.
  
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• Palestine to put up pavilion for 1st time at 2019 Edmonton Heritage Festival - Global News

  22-02-2019 04:46 via globalnews.ca
  Palestine to put up pavilion for 1st time at 2019 Edmonton Heritage Festival  Global NewsA Palestine pavilion will be put up at the Edmonton Heritage Festival for the first time this summer, after being rejected for three straight years.
  
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