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• University of Alberta students hold special screening for World Health Day

  05-04-2019 23:53 via globalnews.ca
  University of Alberta students are sharing a powerful project on Monday.
  
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• Edmonton's top cop of 2018 honoured for keeping Candy Cane Lane alive - Edmonton Journal

  05-04-2019 23:43
  Edmonton's top cop of 2018 honoured for keeping Candy Cane Lane alive  Edmonton JournalThe Kiwanis Club of Edmonton's top cop of 2018 is being recognized for his work keeping the city's Candy Cane Lane running.“When you become a police ...
  
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• The story of the Humboldt Broncos: One year later

  05-04-2019 23:25 via globalnews.ca
  It’s not just the Humboldt communities that will mark the anniversary with remembrance. It’s all of Canada, too.
  
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• 2 Ontario residents charged in Edmonton extortion investigation - Global News

  05-04-2019 23:19
  2 Ontario residents charged in Edmonton extortion investigation  Global NewsPolice in Edmonton have charged two people from Ontario with extortion after a local man was allegedly threatened through a text messaging app.
  
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• 2 Ontario residents charged in Edmonton extortion investigation

  05-04-2019 23:19 via globalnews.ca
  Police in Edmonton have charged two people from Ontario with extortion after a local man was allegedly threatened through a text messaging app.
  
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• You could face criminal charges for vandalizing Alberta election signs: RCMP

  05-04-2019 23:08 via globalnews.ca
  Police are warning Albertans that election sign vandalism can result in charges under the Criminal Code of Canada.
  
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• 630 CHED Supports: Royal Canadian family Circus Spectac!® 2019 Tour

  05-04-2019 22:18 via globalnews.ca
  The all new Royal Canadian family Circus Spectac!® 2019 Tour, is coming to the West Edmonton Mall for 20 spectacular shows under the magnificent Big Top from June 27 to July 7, 2019.
  
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• Alberta Party leader promises 3,500 new long-term care beds

  05-04-2019 21:56 via cbc.ca
  Leader Stephen Mandel says an Alberta Party government would add 3,500 long-term care beds and bring in a program to help older people stay in their homes longer.
  
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• Canines clean up well with mudroom dog washes - Edmonton Journal

  05-04-2019 21:44
  Canines clean up well with mudroom dog washes  Edmonton JournalMudrooms, it seems, are going to the dogs. But in a good way.They're no longer just for dumping coats, wet or dirty footwear, or hockey gear. Today's newest ...
  
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• Alberta lawyer's bid to change jury rules rejected by appeal court

  05-04-2019 21:43 via cbc.ca
  An Edmonton lawyer has failed in his bid to change the way juries are selected in Alberta.
  
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• City audit identifies management, security issues with Edmonton’s maintenance and storage yards - Global News

  05-04-2019 21:27
  City audit identifies management, security issues with Edmonton’s maintenance and storage yards  Global NewsA new city audit of the 22 maintenance and storage yards spread throughout Edmonton shows that problems with these facilities began to emerge during a 2017 ...
  
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• City audit identifies management, security issues with Edmonton’s maintenance and storage yards

  05-04-2019 21:27 via globalnews.ca
  According to the audit, there is no clear indication of who's supposed to be in charge of Edmonton's maintenance and storage yards.
  
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• Edmonton Oilers pulling for both German-born players to score in Calgary - Edmonton Journal

  05-04-2019 21:20
  Edmonton Oilers pulling for both German-born players to score in Calgary  Edmonton JournalWith a game left in the regular season, the Edmonton Oilers would like nothing more than for their German contingent to end up with a combined 51 goals this ...
  
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• IN PHOTOS: Check out thousands of orchids in St. Albert this weekend

  05-04-2019 20:58 via globalnews.ca
  The 42nd Annual Orchid Fair celebrates the art of orchid growing and helps people learn more about the beautiful blooms.
  
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• Edmonton airport employee allegedly made bomb threat over intercom - CTV News

  05-04-2019 20:57
  Edmonton airport employee allegedly made bomb threat over intercom  CTV NewsAn employee at the Edmonton International Airport has been charged after he allegedly made a bomb threat over the intercom.
  
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• University of Alberta Mental Wellness Campaign

  05-04-2019 20:39 via globalnews.ca
  A new video campaign has been launched by University of Alberta students about mental wellness. A professor and two students involved in the project share the details.
  
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• Edmonton officers receives 2018 Top Cop honour

  05-04-2019 20:10 via globalnews.ca
  Staff Sgt. Duane Hunter has been recognized as the Kiwanis Club of Edmonton’s 2018 Top Cop, largely for his efforts with Candy Cane Lane.
  
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• Serious 2-vehicle collision on Highway 43 in northwestern Alberta

  05-04-2019 20:05 via globalnews.ca
  A man was airlifted to hospital after a serious two-vehicle collision on Highway 43, between Grande Prairie and Valleyview, on Friday morning.
  
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• Driver hurt after attempting U-turn on highway west of Edmonton - CBC.ca

  05-04-2019 20:04
  Driver hurt after attempting U-turn on highway west of Edmonton  CBC.caA woman was seriously injured after her van was hit while making a U-turn on a highway west of Edmonton Friday.
  
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• Conversion therapy stances, sexist book, put candidates under spotlight - Edmonton Journal

  05-04-2019 18:44
  Conversion therapy stances, sexist book, put candidates under spotlight  Edmonton JournalQuestions about the character and religious underpinnings of some seeking office in Alberta's provincial election continued to ricochet around the political ...
  
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• Edmonton officer named Kiwanis Club’s 2018 Top Cop for work on Candy Cane Lane

  05-04-2019 18:29 via globalnews.ca
  Staff Sgt. Duane Hunter has received the honour for his work around the community, helping to revitalize the annual Candy Cane Lane event.
  
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• Edmonton man faces additional terrorist hoax, public mischief charges - Edmonton Journal

  05-04-2019 18:08
  Edmonton man faces additional terrorist hoax, public mischief charges  Edmonton JournalAn Edmonton man is facing additional terrorism hoax charges as the Alberta RCMP Integrated National Security Enforcement Team (INSET) investigates a letter ...
  
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• Woman airlifted to hospital after head-on collision west of Edmonton - Global News

  05-04-2019 17:48
  Woman airlifted to hospital after head-on collision west of Edmonton  Global NewsAlberta Health Services said a woman was airlifted to hospital after a collision west of Edmonton on Friday morning.
  
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• Woman airlifted to hospital after head-on collision west of Edmonton

  05-04-2019 17:48 via globalnews.ca
  Alberta Health Services said a woman was airlifted to hospital after a collision west of Edmonton on Friday morning. 
  
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• STARS air ambulance dispatched to head-on collision west of Edmonton

  05-04-2019 16:41 via cbc.ca
  RCMP are on the scene of a head-on collision west of Edmonton. One person has been transported to hospital, RCMP say.
  
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• Driver hurt after attempting U-turn on highway west of Edmonton

  05-04-2019 16:41 via cbc.ca
  A woman was seriously injured after her van was hit while making a U-turn on a highway west of Edmonton Friday.
  
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• Alberta election Day 18: The day after the debate

  05-04-2019 16:17 via globalnews.ca
  There were no knock-out blows delivered in Alberta's election debate on Thursday night.
  
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• Edmonton author signs $1.3M book deal in Africa - CBC.ca

  05-04-2019 16:00
  Edmonton author signs $1.3M book deal in Africa  CBC.caLawrence Muganga's book You Can't Make "Fish Climb Trees" calls for a radical shift in how students are taught in sub-Saharan Africa.
  
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• Edmonton author signs $1.3M book deal in Africa

  05-04-2019 16:00 via cbc.ca
  Lawrence Muganga’s book You Can’t Make "Fish Climb Trees" calls for a radical shift in how students are taught in sub-Saharan Africa.
  
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• Dozens of First Nation hockey players disqualified from Indigenous tournament

  05-04-2019 15:44 via cbc.ca
  Parents and players were stunned to learn more than two dozen hockey players were disqualified from the 26th annual Alberta Native Provincial Hockey Championships just days before the competition in Edmonton this weekend.
  
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• Edmonton weather: Mix of sun and cloud was the name of my high school band - Edmonton Journal

  05-04-2019 15:43
  Edmonton weather: Mix of sun and cloud was the name of my high school band  Edmonton JournalA look at today's Edmonton weather by Environment Canada.Friday morning temperatures at the Edmonton Blatchford station measured -2 C with 11 km/h winds ...
  
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• AMA Travel: Importance of travel medical insurance

  05-04-2019 15:43 via globalnews.ca
  Roland Van Meurs from AMA Travel joined Mike Sobel to talk about the importance of travel medical insurance: types of plans, what they cover, and why insurance for trips within Canada is a good idea.
  
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• Edmonton Oil Kings ready for playoffs Round 2 against Calgary

  05-04-2019 15:25 via globalnews.ca
  After defeating the Medicine Hat Tigers in Round One, the Edmonton Oil Kings will face the Calgary Hitmen in Round Two of the WHL playoffs. Players Liam Keeler and Carter Souch talk about that.
  
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• Age-old lessons from the stage bring new hope for Parkinson's patient

  05-04-2019 15:00 via cbc.ca
  Almost 30 years ago, Candace Cox was an actor who learned about the Alexander Technique to help improve stage presence and performance. Now, she's sharing those lessons with Parkinson's patients.
  
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• Humboldt Broncos memorial exhibit displays outpouring of support from around the world

  05-04-2019 14:47 via globalnews.ca
  Thousand of items have been sent to Humboldt to show support for the Broncos and community since the devastating bus crash on April 6, 2018.
  
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• Alberta Diabetes Foundation’s Hummingbird Gala

  05-04-2019 14:44 via globalnews.ca
  This month the Alberta Diabetes Foundation is holding their ” Hummingbird Gala” signature fundraising event at the Enjoy Centre in St. Albert. Brad Fournier and Angela Bakshi explain.
  
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• Red Deer RCMP arrest man after armed standoff

  05-04-2019 14:42 via globalnews.ca
  A large police presence could be seen on Galbraith Street.
  
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• Opinion: Ask candidates how to clean up Alberta's orphaned wells - Edmonton Journal

  05-04-2019 14:00
  Opinion: Ask candidates how to clean up Alberta's orphaned wells  Edmonton JournalThere's something missing from our election debate — and in sheer dollars, it may be the biggest single issue that has ever faced this province.
  
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• Edmonton early morning weather forecast: Friday, April 5, 2019

  05-04-2019 13:24 via globalnews.ca
  Here’s Mike Sobel’s Friday, April 5, 2019 early morning weather forecast for Edmonton, Alberta and the surrounding area.
  
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• Support for UCP remains solid, unwavering despite controversies

  05-04-2019 13:00 via cbc.ca
  UCP supporters say controversial comments by current and former candidates and an RCMP investigation into possible voter fraud and irregular donations will not affect their intention to vote for Jason Kenney's United Conservative party in this month's election.
  
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• Father of Humboldt Broncos player talks about 1 year anniversary of crash

  05-04-2019 12:59 via globalnews.ca
  Scott Thomas, father of 18-year-old forward Evan who was killed, is hoping to celebrate the wonderful life his son had.
  
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• ‘Still so much pain’: Humboldt and the Broncos continue to heal 1 year after crash

  05-04-2019 12:55 via globalnews.ca
  The Humboldt Broncos became a symbol of mourning for everyone across Canada — even around the world — who felt connected to the sport of hockey
  
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• Prairie Sky Gondola pitch sails back to committee - Edmonton Journal

  05-04-2019 11:00
  Prairie Sky Gondola pitch sails back to committee  Edmonton JournalThe private group hoping to build a gondola connecting Whyte Avenue, Rossdale and downtown Edmonton will return to city hall next Tuesday to negotiate next ...
  
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• Omar Khadr is a free man. Does the U.S. care? - Edmonton Journal

  05-04-2019 11:00
  Omar Khadr is a free man. Does the U.S. care?  Edmonton JournalFor seven years, Canadian court rulings over the fate of former Guantanamo Bay detainee Omar Khadr have prompted speculation over what, if anything, the ...
  
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• Election fact-checker: Leaders debate edition

  05-04-2019 10:00 via cbc.ca
  Albertans tuned in to watch Rachel Notley, Jason Kenney, David Khan and Stephen Mandel debate the issues, but how much was true?
  
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• B.C. cannabis co-op hopes to become largest collective producer in the world: organizer

  05-04-2019 09:01 via globalnews.ca
  "Collectively we would have the largest cannabis producer in the world with the product that everybody wants."
  
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• Political analyst delves into Alberta leaders debate

  05-04-2019 07:33 via globalnews.ca
  From pipelines to the economy, those vying to lead Alberta spoke to voters on why their party deserves your vote in the upcoming provincial election. Jennifer Crosby sat down with a political analyst to delve deeper into the leaders debate.
  
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• Watch: Alberta Leaders Post Debate Commentary - Edmonton Journal

  05-04-2019 07:09
  Watch: Alberta Leaders Post Debate Commentary  Edmonton JournalAlberta's four major political party leaders comment after a televised debate in Edmonton on Thursday April 4, 2019. NDP Leader Rachel Notley, UCP Leader ...
  
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• Alberta leaders hope debate put their party over the top

  05-04-2019 07:01 via globalnews.ca
  It was a big night for our province’s major party leaders as they had a chance to speak directly to Albertans with a leaders debate. As provincial affairs reporter Tom Vernon explains, the leaders were looking for the knockout blow to put their parties over the top.
  
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• Alberta Election Fact Check: leaders issue plenty of jabs, but many weren’t totally true

  05-04-2019 06:51 via globalnews.ca
  Every party leader — Rachel Notley, Jason Kenney, David Khan, Stephen Mandel — made claims that needed more scrutiny.
  
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