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• 2nd-degree murder charge laid in northeast Edmonton shooting - Global News

  27-03-2019 23:41
  2nd-degree murder charge laid in northeast Edmonton shooting  Global NewsA 24-year-old man has been charged with a number of offences, including second-degree murder, after a fatal shooting in northeast Edmonton last month.
  
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• 2nd-degree murder charge laid in northeast Edmonton shooting

  27-03-2019 23:38 via globalnews.ca
  A 24-year-old man has been charged with a number of offences, including second-degree murder, after a fatal shooting in northeast Edmonton last month.
  
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• Trade away or buy out Andrej Sekera? No, Edmonton Oilers should hold on to cagey veteran - Edmonton Journal

  27-03-2019 22:43
  Trade away or buy out Andrej Sekera? No, Edmonton Oilers should hold on to cagey veteran  Edmonton JournalEdmonton Oilers fans and bloggers are already in next year country, debating what the team should do in the off-season, with one notion repeated quite often, ...
  
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• PTSD high among homeless shelter staff - CTV News

  27-03-2019 22:41
  PTSD high among homeless shelter staff  CTV NewsAbout one third of frontline staff at 23 homeless shelters in Alberta were found to have experienced symptoms of Post -Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
  
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• Edmonton’s Interstellar Rodeo music festival announces 2019 lineup - Global News

  27-03-2019 22:21
  Edmonton’s Interstellar Rodeo music festival announces 2019 lineup  Global NewsWATCH ABOVE: Edmonton's Interstellar Rodeo music festival announced its 2019 lineup on Wednesday. Margeaux Maron has the details.
  
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• Edmonton’s Interstellar Rodeo music festival announces 2019 lineup

  27-03-2019 22:21 via globalnews.ca
  One of Edmonton's most popular summer music festivals is ready to rock Hawrelak Park again this summer.
  
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• Minnesota energy regulator gives OK to Enbridge's proposed Line 3 pipeline replacement

  27-03-2019 20:37 via cbc.ca
  Minnesota utility regulators have granted a final approval to Enbridge Energy's proposed Line 3 crude oil pipeline replacement.
  
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• Review: Roots-rocker Shakey Graves wows, woos the Winspear crowd - Edmonton Journal

  27-03-2019 20:21
  Review: Roots-rocker Shakey Graves wows, woos the Winspear crowd  Edmonton JournalIt's crazy seeing you folks here in this magnificent concert hall,” Shakey Graves said upon taking the Winspear Centre stage Tuesday night, marveling up at the ...
  
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• First townhomes in Blatchford development now for sale, city says

  27-03-2019 20:10 via cbc.ca
  Construction on the first 43 townhomes in Blatchford is slated to start this spring with residents expected to move in at the end of this year or beginning of 2020.
  
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• Spring run-off to blame for Edmonton's smelly tap water - CBC.ca

  27-03-2019 19:43
  Spring run-off to blame for Edmonton's smelly tap water  CBC.caIf your tap water smells like chlorine, your schnozz has sniffed out a common springtime phenomenon in Edmonton. The spring thaw has made the city's drinking ...
  
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• 4 townhouse builders announced for Edmonton’s Blatchford development - Global News

  27-03-2019 19:37
  4 townhouse builders announced for Edmonton’s Blatchford development  Global NewsThe first four builders for phase one of Edmonton's eco-friendly Blatchford neighbourhood have been announced, along with designs and prices for the ...
  
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• 4 townhouse builders announced for Edmonton’s Blatchford development

  27-03-2019 19:37 via globalnews.ca
  The first four builders for phase one of Edmonton's eco-friendly Blatchford neighbourhood have been announced, along with designs and prices for the townhouses they are selling.
  
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• 'I actually started to give up hope': Edmonton woman waits 15 years for endometriosis diagnosis - CTV News

  27-03-2019 19:26
  'I actually started to give up hope': Edmonton woman waits 15 years for endometriosis diagnosis  CTV NewsAdrieanne Beasley is one of 176 million women worldwide with a disease called endometriosis. “It affects everything. I'm constantly tired, I have pelvic pain, ...
  
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• UCP Leader Jason Kenney pledges $30M to get tough on crime

  27-03-2019 19:18 via cbc.ca
  A United Conservative Party (UCP) government would address the "crime wave in Alberta, " Leader Jason Kenney said Wednesday.
  
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• Alberta Liberal Party unveils gender equity platform

  27-03-2019 19:04 via globalnews.ca
  Alberta Liberal leader David Khan unveiled his party’s gender equity platform Wednesday.
  
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• Alberta Party unveils ‘Jobs First Plan’

  27-03-2019 19:03 via globalnews.ca
  Alberta Party leader Stephen Mandel said his party’s “Jobs First Plan” would cut corporate taxes from 12 to 10 per cent and create thousands of jobs.
  
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• United Conservative Party announces rural crime strategy

  27-03-2019 19:02 via globalnews.ca
  UCP leader Jason Kenney said his party will crack down on rural crime if his party is elected.
  
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• Alberta NDP promise second route out of Fort McMurray

  27-03-2019 19:00 via globalnews.ca
  On Wednesday, NDP leader Rachel Notley promised the construction of a second route in and out of Fort McMurray if her party is re-elected. Provincial Affairs reporter Tom Vernon reports.
  
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• Sneezing into spring: how snow mould can affect your health

  27-03-2019 18:59 via globalnews.ca
  Melting snow in the springtime is a sign of warmer weather to come, but it may be a nuisance for anyone who suffers from allergies.
  
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• NDP commits to building second highway out of Fort McMurray

  27-03-2019 18:55 via cbc.ca
  Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley says a second highway out of Fort McMurray would be built if her government is re-elected on April 16.
  
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• Alberta man recovering after losing leg in Utah hiking accident

  27-03-2019 18:39 via globalnews.ca
  An Alberta man is recovering in hospital in Colorado after losing his leg in a hiking accident earlier this month.
  
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• Spring run-off to blame for Edmonton's strange tap water smell

  27-03-2019 18:29 via cbc.ca
  If your tap water leaves your nose filled with the smell of chlorine, your schnoz has sniffed out a common springtime phenomena in Edmonton.  
  
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• Spring run-off to blame for Edmonton's smelly tap water

  27-03-2019 18:29 via cbc.ca
  If your tap water smells like chlorine, your schnozz has sniffed out a common springtime phenomenon in Edmonton.  
  
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• Edmonton march to support GSAs in response to UCP education plan

  27-03-2019 18:22 via globalnews.ca
  A protest and march in support of gay-straight alliances is set to take place in Edmonton Wednesday evening in response to the United Conservative Party's education plan.
  
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• NDP signs vandalized with swastikas, crude language in central Edmonton - Edmonton Journal

  27-03-2019 17:50
  NDP signs vandalized with swastikas, crude language in central Edmonton  Edmonton JournalEdmonton city police are investigating after several election signs were vandalized in central Edmonton.The targeted signs in support of NDP Leader Rachel ...
  
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• Edmonton man charged in alleged groping incidents at public pool

  27-03-2019 17:15 via globalnews.ca
  A 53-year-old man is facing several charges in connection to the alleged groping of three girls at the Terwillegar Rec Centre pool.
  
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• Edmonton police seek more victims after girls allegedly groped at Terwillegar pool

  27-03-2019 17:06 via cbc.ca
  A 53-year-old man is facing five charges in connection with groping incidents at a southwest Edmonton pool. Police believe there may be additional victims.
  
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• Owner of trucking company involved in Humboldt Broncos bus crash pleads guilty to safety charges

  27-03-2019 16:56 via globalnews.ca
  The owner of the transport truck involved in the deadly Humboldt Broncos bus crash has admitted he did not follow provincial and federal safety rules.
  
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• Man charged after girls allegedly groped at Edmonton public pool - Edmonton Journal

  27-03-2019 16:51
  Man charged after girls allegedly groped at Edmonton public pool  Edmonton JournalA 53-year-old man has been charged after three girls reported they had been groped in a southwest Edmonton public pool.On March 3, at approximately 3 p.m..
  
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• Owner of Calgary-based trucking firm involved in Humboldt crash fined $5K after pleading guilty

  27-03-2019 16:47 via cbc.ca
  The owner of the Calgary-based trucking company involved in the fatal Humboldt Broncos bus crash in Saskatchewan has pleaded guilty to five charges, admitting he failed to comply with federal and provincial safety regulations.
  
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• Edmonton-produced Equus: Story of the Horse takes three Canadian Screen Awards - Edmonton Journal

  27-03-2019 16:35
  Edmonton-produced Equus: Story of the Horse takes three Canadian Screen Awards  Edmonton JournalA local science documentary about the history of horses which moved at high speed around the world to get its footage pulled a hat trick at the Canadian Screen ...
  
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• Edmonton Humane Society: Angel the Australian cattle dog

  27-03-2019 15:51 via globalnews.ca
  In our Adopt a Pet segment with the Edmonton Humane Society, Kylie Adams fills in for Dr. Ted Purcell and introduces us to Angel the Australian cattle dog.
  
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• Keith Gerein: Kenney walks risky tightrope with GSA policy - Edmonton Journal

  27-03-2019 15:30
  Keith Gerein: Kenney walks risky tightrope with GSA policy  Edmonton JournalEver since Jason Kenney entered Alberta's political stage two years ago, he's been kept on his toes catering to competing interests within the “big tent” ...
  
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• Election fact-checker: The meme effect

  27-03-2019 15:00 via cbc.ca
  As part of an ongoing effort to hold Alberta's political leaders and political parties accountable, CBC News will fact-check comments made and posted online at various times along the campaign trail.
  
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• Ask the Doctor: Kidney health and what happens with they don’t function

  27-03-2019 14:44 via globalnews.ca
  In our Ask the Doctor segment, Dr. Sarah Burton-Macleod talks about kidney health and what happens when they don’t function properly for a long period of time.
  
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• 'Quite monstrous': GSA advocate condemns UCP plan to allow teachers to notify parents

  27-03-2019 14:30 via cbc.ca
  An advocate for gay-straight alliances is worried the UCP plan to allow teachers to notify some parents of children who join GSAs at school would put LGBTQ children at risk.
  
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• 'I find it quite monstrous': GSA advocate condemns UCP plan to notify parents

  27-03-2019 14:30 via cbc.ca
  An advocate for gay-straight alliances is worried the UCP plan to allow teachers to notify some parents of children who join GSAs at school would put LGBTQ children at risk.
  
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• UCP leader, Alberta teachers clash on proposed education reforms

  27-03-2019 13:46 via cbc.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 and changes to protections for gay students.
  
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• Pesticide tips for Edmonton gardeners

  27-03-2019 13:43 via globalnews.ca
  Perry Stothart from Ellerslie Gift and Garden and Classic Landscape Centre talks about pesticides and how to make sure you protect useful insects such as bees.
  
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• Edmonton weather: 30 per cent chance of snow, 100 per cent chance of melting - Edmonton Journal

  27-03-2019 13:40
  Edmonton weather: 30 per cent chance of snow, 100 per cent chance of melting  Edmonton JournalA look at today's Edmonton weather by Environment Canada.Wednesday morning temperatures at the Edmonton Blatchford station measured 1.1 C with 10 ...
  
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• Alberta election Day 9: Roads, rural crime and refining

  27-03-2019 13:15 via globalnews.ca
  On Day 9 of the Alberta election campaign, the party leaders were spread out across the province as they continue along the campaign trail. 
  
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• Alberta election Day 9: March supporting GSAs in response to UCP education plan

  27-03-2019 13:15 via globalnews.ca
  On Day 9 of the Alberta election campaign, a march in support of gay-straight alliances is set to take place in response to the UCP's education plan.
  
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• Wednesday's letters: China's canola ban won't sway Trudeau - Edmonton Journal

  27-03-2019 13:02
  Wednesday's letters: China's canola ban won't sway Trudeau  Edmonton JournalWell, the joke's on China. Since Justin Trudeau doesn't care for Western Canada, China's not buying canola will have no effect on Canada's policy on Huawei or ...
  
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• Underdogs: the candidates running against Rachel Notley and Jason Kenney

  27-03-2019 13:00 via cbc.ca
  Rachel Timmermans of the Alberta Party and Samantha Hees of the Liberals are running respectively, against United Conservative Party Leader Jason Kenney in Calgary-Lougheed and NDP Leader Rachel Notley in Edmonton-Strathcona.
  
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• Opinion: Alberta election promises on equalization ring hollow - Edmonton Journal

  27-03-2019 13:00
  Opinion: Alberta election promises on equalization ring hollow  Edmonton JournalOnce more it is election time and, as often happens in provincial elections, a federal dynamic kicks in and parties try to use the federal system to their advantage ...
  
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• 'Left with fines, charges and shame': Calgary political insider alleges voter fraud in UCP leadership campaign

  27-03-2019 12:30 via cbc.ca
  Alberta's election commissioner has ruled that Hardyal Mann made irregular political contributions, and the Calgary political operative alleges the existence of a plan to commit voter fraud in order to secure the election of Jason Kenney as UCP leader — a controversy that's erupting in the midst of a provincial election.
  
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• As Alberta election nears, political insider faces fines, alleges voter fraud in UCP leadership campaign

  27-03-2019 12:30 via cbc.ca
  The Alberta Election Commissioner has ruled that a Calgary political operative made irregular political contributions and says he admitted to being aware of a plan to commit voter fraud in order to secure the election of Jason Kenney as leader of Alberta’s United Conservative Party.
  
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• Edmonton early morning weather forecast: Wednesday, March 27, 2019

  27-03-2019 12:24 via globalnews.ca
  Here’s Mike Sobel’s Wednesday, March 27, 2019 early morning weather forecast for Edmonton, Alberta and the surrounding area.
  
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• Oil Spills podcast: Nicholson becomes lightning rod for frustrated Oilers fans - Edmonton Journal

  27-03-2019 10:01
  Oil Spills podcast: Nicholson becomes lightning rod for frustrated Oilers fans  Edmonton JournalOilers Entertainment Group chief executive officer Bob Nicholson's recent comments about Edmonton Oilers forward Tobias Rieder — Nicholson blamed Rieder, ...
  
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• David Staples: Edmonton cannabis plant part of Canadian push for global business - Edmonton Journal

  27-03-2019 10:00
  David Staples: Edmonton cannabis plant part of Canadian push for global business  Edmonton JournalCanada's legalization of cannabis is boosting Edmonton cannabis companies like Radient Technologies, giving them a head start when it comes to developing ...
  
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