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• Social issues could play big role in Alberta election outcome

  26-03-2019 23:45 via globalnews.ca
  Although it is early days in the road to the 2019 provincial election, social issues have already made many headlines among party leaders
  
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• Police identify victim of shooting at Whyte Avenue-area bar

  26-03-2019 23:40 via cbc.ca
  Edmonton police have released the name of a man killed in a shooting at a Whyte Avenue-area bar early Sunday.
  
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• Alberta teachers clash with UCP leader on proposed education reforms

  26-03-2019 23:39 via globalnews.ca
  United Conservative Leader Jason Kenney is clashing with Alberta's teachers over his party's education election promises that include a renewed emphasis on standardized testing
  
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• LRT service to NAIT suspended 4 months as city does maintenance work

  26-03-2019 23:19 via cbc.ca
  Transit users relying on the Metro Line LRT to get to NAIT will need to find an alternative way of getting there this spring and summer while the city works on the Capital Line.
  
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• Snowfall warning in place for parts of western Alberta

  26-03-2019 23:01 via globalnews.ca
  A snowfall warning was issued for parts of western Alberta Tuesday afternoon, with 10-20 centimetres possible.
  
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• Affordable child care crunch across Canada

  26-03-2019 22:56 via globalnews.ca
  The Alberta NDP is hoping an affordable child care plan will help sway voters when they head to the polls next month. If re-elected, they’re promising to cap child care fees at $25 a day — less than half of what many Canadian parents pay. Heather Yourex-West looks at the disparity facing young families across...
  
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• Edmonton military officer facing three charges following sexual misconduct allegations - Edmonton Journal

  26-03-2019 22:30
  Edmonton military officer facing three charges following sexual misconduct allegations  Edmonton JournalA Canadian Armed Forces officer with the Edmonton-based 1 *Service* Battalion is facing three charges under the National Defence Act following reports of ...
  
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• Is Sobeys suffocating this north Edmonton neighbourhood? - Maclean's

  26-03-2019 22:17
  Is Sobeys suffocating this north Edmonton neighbourhood?  Maclean'sEdmonton residents claim Sobeys is violating their right to competitive prices and products in their burgeoning neighbourhood. The company says the ...
  
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• Solberg: Let me explain why Albertans should choose Mr. Kenney

  26-03-2019 21:56 via cbc.ca
  He is perhaps the most capable MP and cabinet minister I’ve ever known, and he has become an exceptional leader.” Monte Solberg, MP in the caucuses of the Reform Party, the Canadian Alliance and the Conservative Party of Canada, on the Alberta election.
  
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• Edmonton member of Canadian Armed Forces charged after sexual misconduct investigation - Toronto Star

  26-03-2019 21:52
  Edmonton member of Canadian Armed Forces charged after sexual misconduct investigation  Toronto StarThe incidents are reported to have taken place at 3 Canadian Division Support Base Edmonton, and in British Columbia, between June and October 2017.
  
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• Uncertainty for Canadian farmers as China escalates canola feud

  26-03-2019 21:48 via globalnews.ca
  The Canola Council of Canada said all of its members have reported that Chinese importers are unwilling to purchase their products.
  
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• How Canadian provinces are taking on affordable child care — and how it compares to the world

  26-03-2019 21:21 via globalnews.ca
  One expert said Canada trails several countries around the world, especially Nordic countries.
  
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• Member of Canadian Armed Forces charged after sexual misconduct allegations in B.C., Alberta

  26-03-2019 21:13 via globalnews.ca
  Warrant Officer Jarvis Kevin Malone is charged in relation to reported incidents at a support base in Edmonton. and while on tasking in B.C.
  
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• Spruce Grove man charged in connection with Jasper bar brawl

  26-03-2019 20:42 via globalnews.ca
  In the early hours of Jan. 27, officers responded to a call about a brawl at the Athabasca Hotel nightclub in Jasper.
  
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• Stephen McNeil has lowest approval rating of any Canadian premier, QC’s Legault has highest: poll

  26-03-2019 20:30 via globalnews.ca
  Newfoundland's Dwight Ball, Ontario's Doug Ford and Nova Scotia's Stephen McNeil round out the three premiers who have an approval rating below four-in-ten.
  
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• If Edmonton Oilers want to grow an organizational "culture", maybe they could try hanging on to their own players - Edmonton Journal

  26-03-2019 20:16
  If Edmonton Oilers want to grow an organizational "culture", maybe they could try hanging on to their own players  Edmonton JournalSam Gagner plays his 500th game as an Edmonton Oiler tonight. He'll become just the 23rd player in the 40-year, 39-season NHL history of the franchise to do ...
  
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• Alberta Party promises to double small business tax deduction to $1M

  26-03-2019 20:11 via cbc.ca
  The leader of the Alberta Party says if he’s elected premier, he would support job creation in small- and medium-sized businesses by doubling the allowable tax deduction from $500,000 to $1 million.
  
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• UCP Leader Jason Kenney defends allowing parental notification if child joins GSA

  26-03-2019 19:50 via cbc.ca
  United Conservative Party Leader Jason Kenney on Tuesday defended his pledge to proclaim the Education Act, which would remove the prohibition on parental notification if a child joins a gay-straight alliance.
  
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• 10 things to do in Edmonton this week: Middletown, The Crystal Method, and Drags Benny - Edmonton Journal

  26-03-2019 19:27
  10 things to do in Edmonton this week: Middletown, The Crystal Method, and Drags Benny  Edmonton JournalThe universal need for love, warmth, and human contact is examined in Middletown, showing until April 6 at the Timms Centre. Will Eno's dark comedy looks at ...
  
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• Women wielding canes fend off man attacking Edmonton priest - CBC News

  26-03-2019 19:20
  Women wielding canes fend off man attacking Edmonton priest  CBC NewsEdmonton police are investigating after a group of elderly women, armed with canes, protected their parish priest from an unprovoked assault. Father Marcin ...
  
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• Notley responds to Jason Kenney’s announcement on GSAs in Alberta schools

  26-03-2019 19:18 via globalnews.ca
  Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley responds to Jason Kenney’s announcement on gay-straight alliances in Alberta schools.
  
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• Will social issues impact the Alberta election?

  26-03-2019 19:14 via globalnews.ca
  The UCP promises to replace the NDP’s School Act with the PC’s Education Act. That has sparked a discussion about how social issues could impact the provincial election. Dave Cournoyer joins us.
  
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• Major Edmonton LRT maintenance will see station closed, service to NAIT suspended

  26-03-2019 19:11 via globalnews.ca
  Major maintenance work to Edmonton's LRT system this spring and summer will lead to the disruption of service, the closure of a station platform and the suspension of service to the NAIT LRT Station.
  
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• Maintenance work to close LRT service to NAIT

  26-03-2019 19:02 via globalnews.ca
  As Edmonton’s LRT system is set to have some “TLC” work done on it, the work will close NAIT LRT station for four months beginning in April. Kendra Slugoski has the details.
  
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• Connor McDavid poised for new career high as Edmonton Oilers host Kings

  26-03-2019 19:02 via globalnews.ca
  McDavid has 108-points, matching his total from last season.
  
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• Major maintenance project disrupts Edmonton transit

  26-03-2019 19:00 via globalnews.ca
  The City of Edmonton is giving commuters a heads-up about closures and LRT service changes that will last through spring and summer. Fletcher Kent has the details.
  
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• Man facing numerous charges after shot fired at Sask. RCMP member

  26-03-2019 18:49 via globalnews.ca
  Randall Nicotine is facing 12 charges after a shot was fired at a Saskatchewan RCMP member during a police chase.
  
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• Notley promises extra $90M a year to reduce waits for surgery, emergency care

  26-03-2019 18:30 via cbc.ca
  Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley is promising to spend an additional $90 million a year on health to further reduce surgery wait times if the party is re-elected April 16.
  
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• 3-Minute Thesis competition: Because no one wants a nine-hour elevator pitch

  26-03-2019 18:28 via cbc.ca
  For grad students, it’s the ultimate translation challenge: turn research and jargon into plain language with impact. Then deliver it in a three-minute speech.
  
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• Edmonton man charged after RCMP shootout near Battleford - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  26-03-2019 18:22
  Edmonton man charged after RCMP shootout near Battleford  Saskatoon StarPhoenixThe man's charges include assaulting a police officer with a weapon, forcible confinement and endangering a child.
  
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• Women wielding canes fend off man attacking Edmonton priest

  26-03-2019 18:04 via cbc.ca
  Police are investigating after Edmonton parishioners, armed with canes, protected their priest from an unprovoked assault.
  
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• 1 dead after Strathcona County collision

  26-03-2019 16:22 via globalnews.ca
  The driver died at the scene.
  
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• One person dead after car, semi-truck collide in Sherwood Park - Edmonton Journal

  26-03-2019 16:03
  One person dead after car, semi-truck collide in Sherwood Park  Edmonton JournalA 25-year-old man is dead after a car and a semi-truck crashed in Sherwood Park Tuesday morning.Around 3:20 a.m., Strathcona County RCMP responded to a ...
  
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• Man, 25, dead after car and semi collide on Sherwood Park highway

  26-03-2019 16:03 via cbc.ca
  A 25-year-old man is dead after a car collided with semi-trailer on a Sherwood Park highway Tuesday morning.
  
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• Edmonton play about pregnancy and abortion

  26-03-2019 15:50 via globalnews.ca
  “19 Weeks” is a play based on a true story that is hoping to have an honest and open discussion about the loss of a baby. Director Trevor Schmidt and actress Vanessa Sabourin discuss the play.
  
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• Twitter users voice opposition of UCP plan to revert to old GSA rules

  26-03-2019 15:35 via globalnews.ca
  The UCP's announcement it would roll back the NDP's rules on gay-straight alliances in the province caused Albertans to weigh in on the issue on social media.
  
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• UCP GSA Plan causes Twitter outrage

  26-03-2019 14:57 via globalnews.ca
  Twitter users were quick to react to the United Conservative Party’s plan to rollback the NDP’s rules on gay-straight alliances at schools. Slav Kornik reports.
  
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• Edmonton weather: Cloudy with a chance of NOT SNOW! - Edmonton Journal

  26-03-2019 14:57
  Edmonton weather: Cloudy with a chance of NOT SNOW!  Edmonton JournalA look at today's Edmonton weather by Environment Canada.Tuesday morning temperatures at the Edmonton Blatchford station measured 1 C with calm winds.
  
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• Avenue Magazine: City Councillor Sarah Hamilton

  26-03-2019 14:45 via globalnews.ca
  Avenue Magazine editor Steve Sandor shares details about the latest edition of the magazine which features Edmonton City Councillor Sarah Hamilton.
  
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• Trudeau says Canada will send high-level delegation to China over canola dispute

  26-03-2019 14:43 via globalnews.ca
  Viterra is the second canola exporter to have its registration cancelled, after Beijing halted shipments from top exporter Richardson International earlier this month.
  
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• 2019 U18 Canadian Curling Championships

  26-03-2019 14:25 via globalnews.ca
  Sherwood Park is getting ready to host some of the best young curlers in the country at the third annual Canadian U18 Championship. Heather Nedohin and Morgan Bilassy explain what fans can expect.
  
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• Alberta election Day 8: Notley visits Calgary while Kenney travels to Edmonton

  26-03-2019 14:11 via globalnews.ca
  Tuesday marks Day 8 of the Alberta election campaign.
  
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• Alberta party leaders back on campaign trail

  26-03-2019 14:02 via globalnews.ca
  Three of Alberta’s party leaders were scheduled to be in Calgary on day eight of the provincial election campaign.
  
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• Thousands of sooty library books need extra TLC as Strathcona County blast cleanup continues

  26-03-2019 14:00 via cbc.ca
  Restoration efforts are ongoing at the Strathcona County Library in Sherwood Park, that has been closed since an explosion was set off in an adjacent parkade last November.
  
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• 4 months after blasts, massive cleanup still underway at Strathcona County Library

  26-03-2019 14:00 via cbc.ca
  Restoration efforts are ongoing at the Strathcona County Library in Sherwood Park, that has been closed since an explosion was set off in an adjacent parkade last November.
  
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• Counting chickens: Edmonton may consider expanding urban hen project - CBC.ca

  26-03-2019 13:00
  Counting chickens: Edmonton may consider expanding urban hen project  CBC.caFollowing a reasonably smooth introduction of urban hens into Edmonton, the city now faces something of a chicken-and-egg dilemma on whether — and how ...
  
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• Counting chickens: Edmonton may consider expanding urban hen project

  26-03-2019 13:00 via cbc.ca
  Following a reasonably smooth introduction of urban hens into Edmonton, the city now faces something of a chicken-and-egg dilemma on whether — and how — the program should be expanded. 
  
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• Campaign demographics: Breaking down the party numbers

  26-03-2019 13:00 via cbc.ca
  NDP only party to achieve gender parity, but few with business background. UCP has highest number of visible minorities, but fewer from public sector
  
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• ‘Near-zero visibility’ triggers fog advisory for Calgary, parts of central Alberta

  26-03-2019 05:04 via globalnews.ca
  The city of Calgary and areas to the north of it were placed under a fog advisory Monday night as Environment Canada warned near-zero visibility was expected or already occurring in areas.
  
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• Finance minister says government consulting with Indigenous groups on Trans Mountain pipeline

  26-03-2019 04:09 via cbc.ca
  Canada’s finance minister confirmed Monday that the government is consulting with Indiginious groups about their participation with the proposed Trans Mountain expansion project.
  
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