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• About 696,000 early-voting Albertans set advance polls record - Edmonton Journal

  14-04-2019 23:48 via edmontonjournal.com
  About 696,000 early-voting Albertans set advance polls record  Edmonton JournalA record number of Albertans flocked to the polls in five days of advance voting, amounting to more than 25 per cent of eligible voters.“I think we're all very ...
  
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• Record turnout as Albertans cast early votes

  14-04-2019 23:37 via globalnews.ca
  For the first time, voters in Alberta have been able to cast early votes in unusual places, such as at malls and airports. As Sarah Kraus reports, it’s a change that’s been credited for the record turnout in advance voting.
  
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• What federal parties are watching for in the Alberta election

  14-04-2019 22:00 via cbc.ca
  The 2019 federal election campaign is already underway. The CBC News Canada Votes newsletter is your weekly tip-sheet as we count down to Oct. 21.
  
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• Decision Alberta: Can the UCP gain ground in Edmonton-Meadows with a star candidate?

  14-04-2019 21:05 via globalnews.ca
  The UCP hopes to pick up votes in the riding of Edmonton-Meadows by running the former boss of the Edmonton Eskimos.
  
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• Alberta voter says he received robocall impersonating Stephen Mandel and backing Jason Kenney

  14-04-2019 21:00 via globalnews.ca
  The latest scandal comes as Albertans prepare to head to the polls Tuesday in an election that has polarized the province.
  
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• Riding profile: Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville - Edmonton Journal

  14-04-2019 20:34 via edmontonjournal.com
  Riding profile: Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville  Edmonton JournalPopulation: 52141Eligible voters: 35488The candidatesJessica Littlewood, NDPAge: 36Occupation: Executive assistant, Ernst & Young LLPReason for running: ...
  
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• Almost 700,000 votes cast in record-breaking Alberta election advance polls

  14-04-2019 19:47 via cbc.ca
  When five days of advance polls closed on Saturday, 696,000 Albertans had cast their ballots — a new record for the province. That's almost triple the amount of ballots cast in the 2015 election advance polls, when around 235,000 people voted early. 
  
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• Riding profile: Morinville-St. Albert - Edmonton Journal

  14-04-2019 19:44 via edmontonjournal.com
  Riding profile: Morinville-St. Albert  Edmonton JournalPopulation: 50225Eligible voters: 34332The candidatesNatalie Birnie, NDPAge: 57Occupation: Executive director, Acheson Business AssociationReason for ...
  
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• South Edmonton crash claims the life of 24-year-old man

  14-04-2019 19:17 via globalnews.ca
  An early morning crash in south Edmonton has claimed the life of a 24-year-old man.
  
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• Alberta election Day 27: Mandel wants action on fraud; Khan to announce AGLC policy

  14-04-2019 19:01 via globalnews.ca
  Here's where the Alberta leaders are on Sunday.
  
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• Alberta election Day 27: Mandel wants action on fraud; Khan announces AGLC policy

  14-04-2019 19:01 via globalnews.ca
  Here's where the Alberta leaders are on Sunday.
  
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• CADTH conference brings 6,000 healthcare professional to Edmonton this week - Edmonton Journal

  14-04-2019 18:56 via edmontonjournal.com
  CADTH conference brings 6,000 healthcare professional to Edmonton this week  Edmonton JournalThe Hope and Hype of advancing medical systems will be the focus point next week as the annual Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technology in Health ...
  
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• Riding profile: St. Albert - Edmonton Journal

  14-04-2019 18:54 via edmontonjournal.com
  Riding profile: St. Albert  Edmonton JournalPopulation: 47745Eligible voters: 35850Sheldon Gron, Alberta Independence PartyAge: 41Occupation: MWD field engineerReason for running: “I grew tired of ...
  
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• Morrissey postpones Canadian tour dates due to medical emergency

  14-04-2019 18:38 via globalnews.ca
  The former lead singer of The Smiths was set to perform at Vancouver's Orpheum Theatre on Sunday and Monday nights, but Ticketmaster says those shows have been rescheduled for Oct. 14 and 15.
  
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• Man, 24, killed in two-vehicle collision in south Edmonton - CBC.ca

  14-04-2019 17:41 via cbc.ca
  Man, 24, killed in two-vehicle collision in south Edmonton  CBC.caA 24-year-old man is dead after a two-vehicle collision in south Edmonton early Sunday morning.
  
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• Man, 24, killed in two-vehicle collision in south Edmonton

  14-04-2019 17:41 via cbc.ca
  A 24-year-old man is dead after a two-vehicle collision in south Edmonton early Sunday morning.
  
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• Man dies in two-vehicle crash on south Edmonton Highway 2 overpass - Edmonton Journal

  14-04-2019 17:26 via edmontonjournal.com
  Man dies in two-vehicle crash on south Edmonton Highway 2 overpass  Edmonton JournalA 24-year-old man has died following a two-vehicle crash on a Highway 2 overpass in south Edmonton early Sunday morning.Police responded to the scene on ...
  
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• Edmonton’s Calle Mexico prepares chicken tostadas

  14-04-2019 17:24 via globalnews.ca
  Juan Talango and Angelica del Carmen prepare this classic Mexican dish.
  
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• Jason Kenney ‘optimistic’ as Alberta election campaign enters final days

  14-04-2019 17:15 via globalnews.ca
  Kenney offered few details when asked how he will convince voters who may be wary of racist and discriminatory remarks made by candidates, both current and past, for his party.
  
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• Edmonton’s Calle Mexico cooks alambra tacos

  14-04-2019 16:55 via globalnews.ca
  Juan Talango and Angelica del Carmen prepare this popular Mexican dish.
  
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• Picking the perfect Rosé wine

  14-04-2019 16:39 via globalnews.ca
  Edmonton’s wine guy Gurvinder Bhatia shares some tips for picking the perfect springtime wine.
  
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• Boyle Street campaign see hundreds of Edmontonians back revitalization plan

  14-04-2019 16:00 via cbc.ca
  Hundreds of emails have been sent to political candidates after Boyle Street Community Services launched a campaign to revitalize its run-down, over-crowded downtown building.
  
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• Edmonton’s Creative Hive

  14-04-2019 15:53 via globalnews.ca
  Owners Dez Melenka and Mike Tighe discuss this new co-working concept.
  
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• Coal phase-out plan up in the air amid election campaign

  14-04-2019 15:00 via cbc.ca
  Communities and businesses affected by Alberta's coal phase out will be watching election results closely Tuesday, wondering what the results will mean for an industry already in transition.
  
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• Who actually broke the Edmonton Oilers Department of Player Personnel and how Ralph Krueger could fix it: 9 Things - Edmonton Journal

  14-04-2019 14:15 via edmontonjournal.com
  Who actually broke the Edmonton Oilers Department of Player Personnel and how Ralph Krueger could fix it: 9 Things  Edmonton JournalThe Edmonton Oilers have an opportunity here. I wonder if they're willing to go out and grab it?Former Edmonton Oilers head coach Ralph Krueger has spent ...
  
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• 'Seduction of secrecy': Will anyone fix Alberta's freedom of information system? - Edmonton Journal

  14-04-2019 14:00 via edmontonjournal.com
  'Seduction of secrecy': Will anyone fix Alberta's freedom of information system?  Edmonton JournalAlberta's FOIP system is approaching a crisis situation, according to one watchdog. Does anyone running to lead the province care?
  
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• OPINION | There comes a time in every campaign, when the candidate just wishes it was over

  14-04-2019 14:00 via cbc.ca
  The final days of the campaign are filled with potential hazards and corresponding anxiety for the candidate. Former MLA and MP, and now political columnist, Brent Rathgeber on the trials of the campaign trail.
  
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• WestJet passengers who scored $30 US baggage fee refund want to spread the word

  14-04-2019 10:00 via cbc.ca
  Two WestJet passengers have received a refund after paying a $30 US fee to check their baggage. They discovered an error on their e-ticket receipt that stated the fee would be charged in Canadian dollars. Now they want WestJet to initiate refunds for all affected customers.
  
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• On the road in Canada's conservative heartland

  14-04-2019 10:00 via cbc.ca
  Alberta's election is just days away, and if the polls are to be believed the United Conservative Party is set to sweep into power. It signals a trend of sorts, as conservative parties have recently won in Ontario, Quebec and New Brunswick too, possible signs of a conservative resurgence in Canada.
  
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• 'Disgusting and opportunistic' $2M Humboldt Broncos-inspired fund embroiled in conflict

  14-04-2019 10:00 via cbc.ca
  Former Humboldt Broncos board members say a fund set up in the days after the fatal bus crash was an attempt by the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League president to go behind their backs and capitalize on the tragedy. 
  
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• Player grades: Joe Gambardella leads Bakersfield to Pacific-clinching win - Edmonton Journal

  14-04-2019 08:33 via edmontonjournal.com
  Player grades: Joe Gambardella leads Bakersfield to Pacific-clinching win  Edmonton JournalThe Bakersfield Condors? Damn good and stacked with young talent.It's almost enough to console an Oilers fan at this time of year. Almost.The Ontario Reign ...
  
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• WHL Roundup: Saturday, April 13, 2019

  14-04-2019 07:09 via globalnews.ca
  SPOKANE, Wash. - Riley Woods had the eventual winner early in the second period as the Spokane Chiefs downed the Everett Silvertips 2-1 on Saturday to advance in the Western Hockey League playoffs.
  
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• Nearly 700,000 votes cast in Alberta election advance polls

  14-04-2019 06:17 via globalnews.ca
  Saturday was the final day of advance voting in the 2019 Alberta spring election and after five days, 696,000 advance votes have been cast according to Elections Alberta.
  
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• Leaders make final weekend push ahead of Alberta election

  14-04-2019 04:53 via cbc.ca
  The two front-runners in the Alberta provincial election are campaigning hard in the final throes of the Alberta provincial election.
  
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• Jason Kenney promises to make Vancouver carbon-free in 2020 — by turning off the gas taps

  14-04-2019 03:33 via globalnews.ca
  Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart to make the city carbon-free by 2040, which the UCP leader pounced on.
  
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• Voter honesty urged after Edmonton man receives two voter cards in his name - Global News

  14-04-2019 03:26 via globalnews.ca
  Voter honesty urged after Edmonton man receives two voter cards in his name  Global NewsWATCH ABOVE: An Edmonton man is expressing concern after he received two voter cards, both in his name, in the mail. Elections Alberta said it has received ...
  
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• Voter irregularities sees Edmonton man receive two voter cards in his name for Alberta election

  14-04-2019 03:19 via globalnews.ca
  Sat, Apr 13 – An Edmonton man is expressing concern after he received two voter cards, both in his name, in the mail. Elections Alberta said it has received several complaints about this very situation. Julia Wong reports.
  
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• Voter irregularities

  14-04-2019 03:19 via globalnews.ca
  Sat, Apr 13 – An Edmonton man is expressing concern after he received two voter cards, both in his name, in the mail. Elections Alberta said it has received several complaints about this very situation. Julia Wong reports.
  
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• Global News Hour at 6 Weekend: Apr 13

  14-04-2019 02:59 via globalnews.ca
  The Saturday, April 13, 2019 edition of the Global News Hour at 6. Hosted by Kim Smith.
  
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• Weather: Apr 13

  14-04-2019 02:53 via globalnews.ca
  Global Edmonton’s weather forecast for Sat, Apr 13.
  
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• Witnesses jump into action after man sets fire to vehicles along Whyte Avenue

  14-04-2019 02:36 via globalnews.ca
  Sat, Apr 13 – It was a dramatic Friday night on Whyte Ave. as a man walked down the street setting vehicles on fire. A day later, people in the area are still processing what they saw. As Albert Delitala shows us, when the trouble started, a number of witnesses jumped into action.
  
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• Party leaders hit final days of campaigning - CTV News

  14-04-2019 02:32 via edmonton.ctvnews.ca
  Party leaders hit final days of campaigning  CTV NewsWith just three days left in the lead up to become the next premier of Alberta, candidates are running out of time to sway voter's minds. Party leaders were spread ...
  
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• Edmonton Law Day hears mock case on mandatory breath samples - Edmonton Journal

  14-04-2019 02:31 via edmontonjournal.com
  Edmonton Law Day hears mock case on mandatory breath samples  Edmonton JournalIn the court of public opinion, it is constitutional for a police officer to ask a driver to provide a breath sample despite not having grounds to believe they may be ...
  
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• 'Hawaiian shirt guy' praised for tackling alleged arsonist in Edmonton - CTV News

  14-04-2019 02:08 via ctvnews.ca
  'Hawaiian shirt guy' praised for tackling alleged arsonist in Edmonton  CTV NewsShocking video appears to show a man lighting a car on fire on an Edmonton street on Friday. The man -- who was quickly tackled by several onlookers -- has ...
  
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• Morrissey postpones Edmonton show - CTV News

  14-04-2019 01:36 via edmonton.ctvnews.ca
  Morrissey postpones Edmonton show  CTV NewsEnglish singer Morrissey has pulled the plug on his April 18 show at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium in Edmonton.
  
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• Twitter bot tracks abusive tweets against female politicians - CTV News

  14-04-2019 01:34 via edmonton.ctvnews.ca
  Twitter bot tracks abusive tweets against female politicians  CTV NewsArtificial intelligence is tracking the vile comments hurled at female Alberta politicians during the election campaign.
  
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• Hundreds of Edmontonians take part in 30th annual Bowl for Special Olympics

  14-04-2019 00:48 via globalnews.ca
  It's been 30 years since Special Olympics Edmonton's annual bowling fundraiser first began.
  
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• Alberta election policy deep dive: Disability changes - Edmonton Journal

  14-04-2019 00:30 via edmontonjournal.com
  Alberta election policy deep dive: Disability changes  Edmonton JournalThe UCP says it would remove a controversial IQ assessment for Alberta's $853-million Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) program should it win ...
  
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