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• Season series against Medicine Hat has little playoff significance for Edmonton Oil Kings - Regina Leader-Post

  21-03-2019 23:45
  Season series against Medicine Hat has little playoff significance for Edmonton Oil Kings  Regina Leader-PostThe Edmonton Oil Kings may have dominated the Medicine Hat Tigers during the regular season, but despite their lack of experience, know the Western Hockey ...
  
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• Alberta election notebook: Roughneck freedom and a Kenney video - Edmonton Journal

  21-03-2019 23:30
  Alberta election notebook: Roughneck freedom and a Kenney video  Edmonton JournalDerek Fildebrandt's Freedom Conservative Party continued expanding its slate Thursday, adding a well-known face in political circles to its candidate list.
  
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• Double number of educational assistants: Alberta Party Leader Mandel - Edmonton Journal

  21-03-2019 23:17
  Double number of educational assistants: Alberta Party Leader Mandel  Edmonton JournalThe Alberta government should double the number of educational assistants in Alberta schools and increase funding for inclusive education by 50 per cent, ...
  
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• Pipeline proponent argues B.C. legislation only applies to Trans Mountain project

  21-03-2019 22:55 via globalnews.ca
  Environmental legislation proposed by British Columbia is targeting the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion and would significantly impact it, says the proponent of the project.
  
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• Alberta curling veteran Marc Kennedy to take Ryan Fry’s spot Brad Jacobs’ rink

  21-03-2019 22:05 via globalnews.ca
  Marc Kennedy will replace third Ryan Fry on Brad Jacobs' Northern Ontario curling rink this season.
  
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• Air pollution triggers advisory for Edmonton and surrounding area - CBC.ca

  21-03-2019 21:51
  Air pollution triggers advisory for Edmonton and surrounding area  CBC.caA special air-quality advisory was issued at 1:07 p.m. Thursday for Edmonton, St. Albert and Sherwood Park.
  
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• Air pollution triggers advisory for Edmonton and surrounding area

  21-03-2019 21:50 via cbc.ca
  A special air-quality advisory was issued at 1:07 p.m. Thursday for Edmonton, St. Albert and Sherwood Park.
  
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• Hawrelak upgrades could close park for years, leaving festivals in the lurch

  21-03-2019 21:14 via cbc.ca
  Rehabilitating Hawrelak Park means one of Edmonton’s major green spaces could be closed for years, city councillors heard Wednesday.
  
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• Dining Out: Artisti Pizzeria ranks among Edmonton's best with extensive menu, authentic taste - Edmonton Journal

  21-03-2019 21:03
  Dining Out: Artisti Pizzeria ranks among Edmonton's best with extensive menu, authentic taste  Edmonton JournalWell, yes, we have our culinary weak spots in Ourtown, to be sure. But let it be shouted from the roofs of our modest villas that pizza is decidedly not among ...
  
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• Alberta Election Fact Check: UCP claims NDP’s plan killed 48,000 jobs in 4 months

  21-03-2019 21:02 via globalnews.ca
  United Conservatives say nearly 50,000 full-time jobs have been lost in Alberta over the last four months. Is this true? And, could the cause of this be NDP policies, as the UCP suggests?
  
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• 16 things to do in Edmonton this weekend - CBC.ca

  21-03-2019 20:53
  16 things to do in Edmonton this weekend  CBC.caSpring has sprung and that means a whole bunch of weekend events are blooming. Here's a list of 16 from art, to sports, to theatre.
  
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• 16 things to do in Edmonton this weekend

  21-03-2019 20:53 via cbc.ca
  Spring has sprung and that means a whole bunch of weekend events are blooming. Here’s a list of 16 from art, to sports, to theatre.
  
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• 15 things to do in Edmonton this weekend

  21-03-2019 20:53 via cbc.ca
  Spring has sprung and that means a whole bunch of weekend events are blooming. Here’s a list of 15 from art, to sports, to theatre.
  
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• Edmonton weather: Increased pollution levels prompt air quality advisory - Edmonton Journal

  21-03-2019 20:52
  Edmonton weather: Increased pollution levels prompt air quality advisory  Edmonton JournalEnvironment Canada has issued an air quality advisory for the city of Edmonton and surrounding area.As of 1 p.m. Thursday, the air quality in Edmonton is at 7 ...
  
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• Both sides say positive tone starts CFL bargaining talks

  21-03-2019 20:49 via globalnews.ca
  Both sides are calling the negotiations so far positive, productive and professional.
  
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• B.C. legislation unfairly targets Trans Mountain, project proponent argues

  21-03-2019 20:49 via cbc.ca
  The proponent of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion says legislation proposed by British Columbia is targeting the project and would significantly impact it.
  
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• Special air quality statement issued for Edmonton and area

  21-03-2019 20:47 via globalnews.ca
  The special air quality statement said higher air pollution near the surface will result in poorer air quality through the Edmonton and Fort Saskatchewan areas. 
  
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• Alberta beef? Legislature's 50-year-old hamburger to be feted at party in Edmonton

  21-03-2019 19:44 via cbc.ca
  On Thursday evening, the Legislative Assembly of Alberta will host a party to commemorate the 50th anniversary of a cafeteria hamburger tabled by an MLA who knew how to settle a beef.
  
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• Kenney says NDP attacks on him are ‘desperate’

  21-03-2019 19:39 via globalnews.ca
  UCP Leader Jason Kenney calls personal attacks on him by opposition parties “desperate and “embarrassing.”
  
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• Kenney reacts to accusations regarding past stance on LGBTQ issues

  21-03-2019 19:33 via globalnews.ca
  UCP Leader Jason Kenney responds to attacks by political parties on his past positions on LGBTQ issues.
  
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• Edmonton’s road back to the postseason starts on the wing - TSN

  21-03-2019 19:32
  Edmonton’s road back to the postseason starts on the wing  TSNAt this point in the regular season teams can be separated into two buckets. The first bucket is flush with playoff contenders; teams trying to figure out how to lock ...
  
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• Alberta prison staff member charged with drug trafficking at Drumheller Institution

  21-03-2019 19:31 via globalnews.ca
  A civilian staff member at a southern Alberta prison is facing trafficking charges.
  
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• UCP would hold referendum on removing equalization payments if conditions not met

  21-03-2019 19:29 via globalnews.ca
  Jason Kenney announces his UCP government would hold a referendum on removing Alberta from equalization payments in Oct. 2021 if certain conditions are not met.
  
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• Meals on Wheels celebrating anniversary with donation drive - CTV News

  21-03-2019 19:29
  Meals on Wheels celebrating anniversary with donation drive  CTV NewsEdmonton Meals on Wheels is celebrating their 50th anniversary by attempting to raise $50000 in 50 days.
  
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• Kenney says UCP would demand ‘fair deal for Alberta’

  21-03-2019 19:27 via globalnews.ca
  Jason Kenney says a UCP government would demand a fair deal for Alberta when it comes to transfer payments in Canada.
  
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• Kenney would use turn-off-the-taps legislation against B.C.

  21-03-2019 19:25 via globalnews.ca
  UCP Leader Jason Kenney says he will use “turn off the taps” legislation and other sanctions against B.C. if he becomes Alberta premier.
  
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• Alberta's publicly-funded hospitals should be required to allow assisted dying, poll says

  21-03-2019 19:25 via cbc.ca
  A poll of Albertans shows that 80 per cent support the idea that publicly-funded hospitals in the province should be required to allow medically-assisted death if the hospital is physically capable of doing so.
  
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• Kenney would file constitutional challenge against C-69

  21-03-2019 19:23 via globalnews.ca
  UCP Leader Jason Kenney announces he will file a constitutional challenge if Bill C-69 is passed, if he becomes premier of Alberta.
  
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• Edmonton Oilers back home to face Blue Jackets

  21-03-2019 19:11 via globalnews.ca
  The Edmonton Oilers are back home after two ugly road games.
  
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• Alberta Kind campaign promotes love and peace online

  21-03-2019 19:08 via globalnews.ca
  A group of Edmonton organizations has launched a campaign to promote kindness – and curb intolerance and hate – on social media. Kent Morrison explains.
  
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• Drugs, guns, cash seized in Grande Prairie bust

  21-03-2019 19:04 via cbc.ca
  A man and woman face a combined 30 charges after cocaine, methamphetamine and other illicit drugs were seized from two homes in Grande Prairie.
  
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• African-Albertan communities frustrated by slow response as cyclone death toll rises

  21-03-2019 19:01 via cbc.ca
  The aftermath of a powerful cyclone which lashed southern Africa one week ago is being felt thousands of kilometres away, in communities across Alberta.
  
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• Promises, promises: Track what Alberta's political parties are vowing to deliver

  21-03-2019 19:00 via cbc.ca
  With Albertans heading to the polls this spring, the biggest political players in the province are already vying for your vote. 
  
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• Alberta election campaign trail: Day 3

  21-03-2019 19:00 via globalnews.ca
  We have highlights from Day 3 on the election campaign trail, including announcements from the NDP, UCP, Alberta Party, Liberals, Alberta Independence Party and the Alberta Advantage Party.
  
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• Normand's celebrates 30th anniversary with special menus - Edmonton Journal

  21-03-2019 18:53
  Normand's celebrates 30th anniversary with special menus  Edmonton JournalFor his namesake restaurant's 30th anniversary this spring Normand Campbell wanted to do things up right. “Our 25th birthday was only a one-night party, and ...
  
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• Potential years-long closure of Hawrelak Park catches Edmonton festivals, councillors off guard

  21-03-2019 18:38 via globalnews.ca
  If the park is closed completely, the work would take three years. If the park is partially closed and work is done around other activities, it could take as long as nine years to complete.
  
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• Potential years-long closure of Hawrelak Park and new plaza concern Edmonton festivals - Global News

  21-03-2019 18:38
  Potential years-long closure of Hawrelak Park and new plaza concern Edmonton festivals  Global NewsWATCH ABOVE: Edmonton's Hawrelak Park sees countless visitors year-round and is home to several major festivals. Now, word of a potential multi-year ...
  
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• Q&A: 'Rock star' Michelle Obama redefines book tour norms - Edmonton Journal

  21-03-2019 18:32
  Q&A: 'Rock star' Michelle Obama redefines book tour norms  Edmonton JournalHow popular is Michelle Obama? Well, put it this way: Her current book tour events are held in sports arenas, not bookshops. The former first lady of the United ...
  
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• 'More Alberta, less Ottawa,' says Derek Fildebrandt as he launches Freedom Conservative Party's campaign

  21-03-2019 17:46 via cbc.ca
  The leader of the Freedom Conservative Party launched his party’s campaign in Calgary on Thursday with a promise that Alberta would drop out of the federal equalization program if he becomes premier.
  
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• Derek Fildebrandt launches Freedom Conservative Party's campaign

  21-03-2019 17:46 via cbc.ca
  The leader of the Freedom Conservative Party is speaking in Calgary as he launches his party’s campaign Thursday morning. CBC News is carrying the event live at 11:15 a.m. MT.
  
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• Alberta Election: Jason Kenney LGBTQ record hot button issue

  21-03-2019 16:58 via globalnews.ca
  During the first couple days of the Alberta election campaign, the NDP has focused on attacking Jason Kenney's record on LGBTQ issues.
  
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• Man serving time for manslaughter flees Edmonton healing centre - Toronto Star

  21-03-2019 16:28
  Man serving time for manslaughter flees Edmonton healing centre  Toronto StarEDMONTON—A man serving nearly nine years for manslaughter and one other crime has escaped from an Indigenous-run healing lodge in Edmonton.
  
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• Alberta Ballet present’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream

  21-03-2019 15:49 via globalnews.ca
  The Alberta Ballet is bringing Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream to life at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium. Cast member Brooke Doerksen and associate artistic director Christopher Anderson share details.
  
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• Edmonton Oil Kings headed into WHL playoffs

  21-03-2019 15:13 via globalnews.ca
  The Edmonton Oil Kings are gearing up for the WHL playoffs. Forward Vince Loschiavo and defencemen Will Warm joined Mike Sobel to talk about that.
  
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• Stepfather admits he sexually abused his 3 stepdaughters for years

  21-03-2019 15:00 via cbc.ca
  A 32-year old man has pleaded guilty to four sex-related charges. He admitted in an Edmonton court he repeatedly sexually abused his three stepdaughters over a seven-year period.
  
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• Alberta election: Twitter Canada breaks down 2019 candidate profiles

  21-03-2019 14:55 via globalnews.ca
  How social media-savvy are the candidates? Twitter Canada has released statistics on NDP leader Rachel Notley and UCP leader Jason Kenney.
  
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• Stollery Children’s Hospital solution for kid’s health includes eventual plan for standalone building

  21-03-2019 14:42 via globalnews.ca
  Alberta has 106 hospitals, but only two dedicated to children – who have different health needs from adults. Katherine Sweet from the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation says during this election campaign, parties should remember one out of four Albertans are children and prioritize accordingly. She also outlined the hospital’s long term plan, which includes eventually...
  
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• Cheer on the U of A swim team with “Going The Distance” challenge

  21-03-2019 14:24 via globalnews.ca
  Tonight at the Van Vliet Complex on the U of A campus, the Golden Bears and Pandas varsity swim teams, the Steadward Bears and community participants are raising funds for the Steadward Bears Para-Swimming Team. Proceeds will help with equipment, facility and competition expenses. They encourage the public to cheer them on and donations can...
  
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• Police searching for escaped offender from Edmonton healing centre - Edmonton Journal

  21-03-2019 14:19
  Police searching for escaped offender from Edmonton healing centre  Edmonton JournalPolice are searching for an offender who escaped the Stan Daniels Healing Centre in central Edmonton.In a series of tweets Thursday morning, Correctional ...
  
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• Election fact-checker: Kickoff to the Alberta campaign trail

  21-03-2019 14:00 via cbc.ca
  The leaders of the two major political parties in the Alberta election kicked off their campaigns Tuesday in different parts of the province. NDP Leader Rachel Notley in Calgary and UCP Leader Jason Kenney in Leduc both made varying jabs at each other, citing different policies and figures in their announcements on Tuesday.
  
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