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• Conservatives' Kenney promises no change to personal income tax rates

  07-03-2019 23:53 via cbc.ca
  Alberta Opposition leader Jason Kenney says he won't be making any changes to personal income tax rates if he wins the spring election.
  
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• UCP leader Jason Kenney promises no change to personal income tax rates

  07-03-2019 23:47
  Jason Kenney says that with Alberta running multibillion-dollar deficits, the cupboard is bare and tax reform will have to wait.
  
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• Federal government pledges $49M for $3.5B plastics project in Alberta

  07-03-2019 23:40
  A $3.5-billion project to turn Alberta propane into plastic pellets for the manufacture of consumer products is to receive $49 million from the federal government.
  
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• UCP video 'unbecoming' of the dignity of the institution: Speaker - Edmonton Journal

  07-03-2019 23:37 via edmontonjournal.com
  UCP video 'unbecoming' of the dignity of the institution: Speaker  Edmonton JournalHouse Speaker Robert Wanner is unimpressed with UCP caucus staffers who secretly recorded opponents in the Edmonton Federal Building, calling their ...
  
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• Theo Fleury and Kevin Lowe headline 2019 Alberta Hockey Hall class

  07-03-2019 23:30
  Theo Fleury and Kevin Lowe both won Stanley Cups in Alberta. Now they're both being inducted into the Alberta Hockey Hall of Fame.
  
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• Soil tests confirm hazards to human health at former Edmonton Domtar site: province

  07-03-2019 23:28
  The tests found 183 samples have "levels of contamination that exceed human health guidelines for dioxins and furans," the province said Thursday.
  
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• Alberta Mountie charged with off-duty assaults in B.C.

  07-03-2019 23:25 via cbc.ca
  Const. Vernon Hagen has been charged with two counts of assault and one count of willfully resisting a peace officer.
  
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• Province awards Edmonton region $90 million for transit projects - Edmonton Journal

  07-03-2019 23:16 via edmontonjournal.com
  Province awards Edmonton region $90 million for transit projects  Edmonton JournalThe province announced $90 million in transit funding for several Edmonton projects on Thursday.The funding through the Alberta Community Transit fund will ...
  
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• 'Playoff vibes': Oilers finally coming together, but is it too late?

  07-03-2019 22:53 via cbc.ca
  The way an NHL team practises is usually a good indicator of how the players feel about themselves.
  
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• Higher rates of three cancers around former Edmonton industrial site prompts further study - Edmonton Journal

  07-03-2019 22:53 via edmontonjournal.com
  Higher rates of three cancers around former Edmonton industrial site prompts further study  Edmonton JournalContaminated soil around a former wood treatment plant in northeast Edmonton continues to pose a health risk, officials said Thursday, as they announced ...
  
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• Edmonton 1st Canadian city to host ‘Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes’ exhibit

  07-03-2019 22:48
  If you're a fan of Marvel Comics, its history and gang of colourful characters, you might want to check out Telus World of Science Edmonton this fall.
  
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• Alberta RCMP member charged in connection with off-duty Whistler incident

  07-03-2019 22:41
  The charges stem from an incident that happened while the officer was off-duty in Whistler in January.
  
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• Speaker of legislature calls out secret videotaping of MLA, NDP staffer

  07-03-2019 22:16 via cbc.ca
  The Speaker of the Alberta legislature has admonished those behind the surreptitious videotaping of an Independent MLA and a senior NDP staff member inside the Edmonton Federal Building.
  
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• Alberta researchers combine X rays, virtual reality for new medical treatments

  07-03-2019 22:12
  University of Alberta researchers have figured how to allow doctors or other medical professionals to see a patient's X-ray and their body at the same time.
  
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• 50 charges laid after more than 10 kg of cocaine, fentanyl, other drugs seized in Alberta bust

  07-03-2019 21:49 via cbc.ca
  A drug bust in Red Deer last summer that netted one of the largest ever seizures in that city has culminated in the arrest of three suspects, who face a total of 50 charges, RCMP say.
  
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• 9 Alberta burger joints acclaimed as being among the best in Canada

  07-03-2019 21:33
  Big 7 Travel has released a list of the 50 best burger places across the country, nine are here in Alberta.
  
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• Modern families: Living apart but together

  07-03-2019 21:32
  Could you be together romantically but live apart? Edmonton mom Olivia Weaver Pilip has been in a long-term, long-distance relationship for more than two years.
  
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• Modern iterations of family: Living apart together

  07-03-2019 21:18
  More and more couples are choosing to be together but live apart. While it can have its advantages there are also challenges to consider. Kim Smith reports.
  
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• Calgary invites Canadian football fans to ‘experience the energy’ at Grey Cup 2019

  07-03-2019 21:15
  The 2019 Grey Cup Festival in Calgary will feature events at Stampede Park, including the first-ever Grey Cup Rodeo.
  
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• Edmonton to borrow $20M to upgrade street lights to LED

  07-03-2019 21:13
  The city is about to launch a major energy-saving retrofit. It costs $20 million, but the plan is to have what's saved in energy efficiency pay back the loan.
  
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• Plethora of drugs, $61K cash, 9 guns seized in large central Alberta trafficking bust

  07-03-2019 21:02
  Raids on homes in Red Deer, Calgary, Airdrie and Rocky View County in August resulted in a huge variety of drugs being seized, along with nine guns and $61,000 in cash.
  
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• Calgary police arrest trio in alleged organized crime trafficking of stolen vehicles

  07-03-2019 20:51
  The outbreak of the thefts of cars stolen while running with the keys inside has been connected to organized crime, Calgary police said Thursday.
  
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• Vaccinations would be mandatory for school children under Alberta Party government

  07-03-2019 20:49 via cbc.ca
  Vaccinations will be mandatory for all children attending a publicly funded school under an Alberta Party government, says Alberta Party Leader Stephen Mandel.
  
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• Edmonton Oilers riding Draisaitl’s hot streak into game against Canucks

  07-03-2019 20:18
  Leon Draisaitl rides an 11-game point streak into Thursday's game.
  
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• Edmonton to borrow $20M to upgrade street lights to LED - Global News

  07-03-2019 20:14 via globalnews.ca
  Edmonton to borrow $20M to upgrade street lights to LED  Global NewsThe City of Edmonton is ready to go all-in on an energy-saving initiative that it has been doing for years, but only on a part-time basis until now.
  
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• Edmonton Public needs consistent funding for new schools: trustees

  07-03-2019 20:06
  Edmonton Public School Board trustees say the district could run out of high school space by 2022 if another school isn’t built. The board outlined its priorities Thursday. Kendra Slugoski was there.
  
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• Red Deer RCMP reveal one of largest drug busts there ever

  07-03-2019 20:01
  Red Deer RCMP have announced one of the largest drug busts in that detachment’s history. Three people have been arrested. Kent Morrison has the details.
  
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• 17 things on in Edmonton this weekend - CBC.ca

  07-03-2019 20:00 via cbc.ca
  17 things on in Edmonton this weekend  CBC.caWe lose an hour this weekend as we spring ahead but there's no need to dial back the fun this weekend.
  
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• 17 things on in Edmonton this weekend

  07-03-2019 20:00 via cbc.ca
  We lose an hour this weekend as we spring ahead but there's no need to dial back the fun this weekend.
  
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• Downtown Edmonton hotel evacuated after 2-alarm fire - CBC.ca

  07-03-2019 19:53 via cbc.ca
  Downtown Edmonton hotel evacuated after 2-alarm fire  CBC.caMore than 100 people were evacuated from the Sutton Place Hotel in downtown Edmonton late Wednesday as firefighters battled a fire on the 27th floor.
  
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• Downtown Edmonton hotel evacuated after 2-alarm fire

  07-03-2019 19:53 via cbc.ca
  More than 100 people were evacuated from the Sutton Place Hotel in downtown Edmonton late Wednesday as firefighters battled a fire on the 27th floor.
  
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• 2 youths, 1 man arrested after vehicle with stolen plate tracked to Chestermere: RCMP

  07-03-2019 18:43
  Two youths and a man in his 20s are facing charges after a vehicle with a stolen licence plate was tracked speeding to and from Chestermere.
  
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• China tightening Canadian canola inspections after cancelling shipment

  07-03-2019 18:28
  Imports of Canadian canola will now undergo more thorough inspections, China said Thursday, amid what appears to be a retaliatory move over the arrest of a Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou.
  
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• Red Arrow filling Greyhound void: Another offering from Grande Prairie - Edmonton Journal

  07-03-2019 17:57 via edmontonjournal.com
  Red Arrow filling Greyhound void: Another offering from Grande Prairie  Edmonton JournalGRANDE PRAIRIE — Red Arrow will add another departure between Grande Prairie and Edmonton starting Friday as the bus *service* continues to fill the void ...
  
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• 'Hives, head to toe': Foam at Lloydminster pool party likely culprit in rash complaints

  07-03-2019 17:55 via cbc.ca
  A Lloydminster pool is reassessing the safety of popular parties where foam is pumped into the water after a bubbly bash was named as the likely culprit for making swimmers break out in hives.
  
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• 'Like true X-ray vision:' Goggle technology letting doctors 'see' patients' spines - Edmonton Journal

  07-03-2019 16:46 via edmontonjournal.com
  'Like true X-ray vision:' Goggle technology letting doctors 'see' patients' spines  Edmonton JournalGoggles that superimpose anatomically correct holographs on spines of patients are helping make treatment options better, say University of Alberta ...
  
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• Edmonton Oilers need to go with Sam Gagner, not Milan Lucic, on top line to maximize Grade A shots - Edmonton Journal

  07-03-2019 16:33 via edmontonjournal.com
  Edmonton Oilers need to go with Sam Gagner, not Milan Lucic, on top line to maximize Grade A shots  Edmonton JournalGame Day 67 Oilers vs CanucksWhat should the Edmonton Oilers forward lines be? That is the eternal question for the Oilers coaches, managers and all their ...
  
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• Alberta racer feeling lucky that Escape Clause not among horses to die at Santa Anita

  07-03-2019 16:30 via cbc.ca
  Canadian Don Schnell considers himself very lucky.
  
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• High costs, regulations contributing to tough times in Edmonton's restaurant industry | Watch News Videos Online - Globalnews.ca

  07-03-2019 15:51 via globalnews.ca
  High costs, regulations contributing to tough times in Edmonton's restaurant industry | Watch News Videos Online  Globalnews.caPatrick Saurette, co-owner of The Marc French restaurant in downtown Edmonton and board chair of Restaurants Canada advocacy group, joined Shaye ...
  
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• High costs, regulations contributing to tough times in Edmonton’s restaurant industry

  07-03-2019 15:51
  Patrick Saurette, co-owner of The Marc French restaurant in downtown Edmonton and board chair of Restaurants Canada advocacy group, joined Shaye Ganam to discuss some of the challenges in the industry these days, including higher minimum wage and food costs, and difficult rules and regulations.
  
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• What a stroke is and how to spot the signs

  07-03-2019 15:26
  Actor Luke Perry died this week at age of 52, after having a stroke. His death has prompted many questions about stroke risk factors. Dr. Thomas Jeerakathil joined Mike Sobel to share the facts.
  
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• Muttart Conservatory to close until 2021 as city plans Gallagher Park future

  07-03-2019 15:00 via cbc.ca
  The Muttart Conservatory is expected to close in July for 18 months for renovations to its aging infrastructure.
  
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• Edmonton weather: There will be snow. Oh yes. There will be snow - Edmonton Journal

  07-03-2019 14:52 via edmontonjournal.com
  Edmonton weather: There will be snow. Oh yes. There will be snow  Edmonton JournalA look at today's Edmonton weather by Environment Canada.Thursday morning temperatures at the Edmonton Blatchford station measured -16.7 C with 10 km/h ...
  
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• Northern Ontario’s Brad Jacobs in control at 2019 Tim Hortons Brier

  07-03-2019 14:51
  The freshest team heading into the championship pool at the Canadian men's curling championship is Northern Ontario.
  
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• Oilsands producer CNRL raises dividend, reports fourth quarter loss

  07-03-2019 14:24
  Canadian Natural Resources lost $776 million in the fourth quarter, compared with a profit of $396 million a year earlier.
  
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• 'I was so afraid': Foreign worker says former employer tried to extort her for sex

  07-03-2019 14:00 via cbc.ca
  A foreign worker from Edmonton has gone into hiding, out of fear of retaliation from her former employer and immigration sponsor who is accused of sexually assaulting her.
  
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• 'I was so afraid': Foreign worker says former employer extorted her for sex

  07-03-2019 14:00 via cbc.ca
  A foreign worker from Edmonton has gone into hiding, out of fear of retaliation from her former employer and immigration sponsor who is accused of sexually assaulting her.
  
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• Edmonton Transit plans half-day system-wide LRT closure for Sunday

  07-03-2019 14:00
  The entire LRT service will be down for half the day on Sunday, March 10.
  
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• Fatal crash closes northbound QEII Highway north of Calgary

  07-03-2019 13:52
  At least one person was killed in a crash involving a pickup truck and a semi-trailer just north of Calgary on Thursday.
  
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• Driver killed in fatal crash on QEII Highway north of Calgary

  07-03-2019 13:52
  At least one person was killed in a crash involving a pickup truck and a semi-trailer just north of Calgary on Thursday.
  
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