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• A potential name change is not imminent for CFL's Edmonton Eskimos - CBC.ca

  15-04-2019 23:31
  A potential name change is not imminent for CFL's Edmonton Eskimos  CBC.caDespite a social media report Monday suggesting Edmonton would be changing its name to Empire, an official with the Eskimos says there's nothing imminent ...
  
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• A potential name change is not imminent for CFL's Edmonton Eskimos

  15-04-2019 23:31 via cbc.ca
  Despite a social media report Monday suggesting Edmonton would be changing its name to Empire, an official with the Eskimos says there's nothing imminent regarding a new team moniker.
  
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• Potential Edmonton Eskimos name change is not imminent

  15-04-2019 23:06 via globalnews.ca
  The CFL franchise has spent the past couple of years speaking with Inuit leaders and conducting research on the impact of the Eskimos name on the Inuit community.
  
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• Trial begins for man accused of threatening to kill his lawyer - Edmonton Journal

  15-04-2019 22:44
  Trial begins for man accused of threatening to kill his lawyer  Edmonton JournalA man accused of threatening to kill his lawyer appeared in court Monday for the first day of his trial.
  
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• CADTH conference brings 800 health-care professionals to Edmonton this week - Edmonton Journal

  15-04-2019 22:44
  CADTH conference brings 800 health-care professionals to Edmonton this week  Edmonton JournalThe hope and hype of advancing medical systems will be the focus point this week as the annual Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technology in Health ...
  
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• Decision Alberta: The Final Push

  15-04-2019 22:15 via globalnews.ca
  630 CHED host Ryan Jespersen and Danielle Smith with 770 CHQR take their shows province-wide to reflect on the 2019 Alberta election campaign.
  
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• Raw: fire at Shell Scotford Upgrader

  15-04-2019 22:14 via globalnews.ca
  A fire broke out at the Shell Scotford Upgrader at around 8:45 am. on Monday, April 15, 2019.
  
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• Jeff Callaway files new court challenge against Alberta’s election commissioner

  15-04-2019 22:04 via globalnews.ca
  Jeff Callaway is fighting an order that he pay back $25,600 in contributions Alberta's election commissioner has deemed to be impugned.
  
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• 'This isn't a team sport': B.C. premier staying neutral on Alberta election race

  15-04-2019 22:00 via cbc.ca
  Premier John Horgan says he's not worrying about the outcome of Alberta's election on Tuesday. UCP candidate Jason Kenney has threatened to enact "turn off the taps" legislation if he becomes Alberta's next premier — and B.C., in response, has said it's prepared to request a court injunction if necessary.
  
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• Future of river valley gondola hangs in the balance at city hall debate

  15-04-2019 21:06 via cbc.ca
  The future of a proposed gondola spanning Edmonton's river valley will be up in the air at Tuesday's city council meeting.
  
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• Analysis of the last day before the Alberta election

  15-04-2019 20:41 via globalnews.ca
  On the eve of the Alberta election, Global News chief political correspondent David Akin and political analyst Bob Murray weighed in on how the campaign has gone.
  
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• Male in custody after 4 slain in 'targeted' shootings in Penticton, B.C.

  15-04-2019 20:35 via cbc.ca
  Penticton RCMP say four people are dead after a string of shootings in three locations Monday morning.
  
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• 'A very dark day for Penticton': Man, 60, in custody after 4 slain in 'targeted' shootings

  15-04-2019 20:35 via cbc.ca
  Penticton RCMP say four people are dead after a string of shootings in three locations Monday morning.
  
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• University of Alberta research on Twitter and voting trends update

  15-04-2019 20:17 via globalnews.ca
  University of Alberta researchers have been measuring the battle to set the Alberta election agenda and get your vote. Political scientist Jared Wesley joined Shaye Ganam with an update on what issues have spiked in recent days.
  
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• Sod turning at The Umphreville Block in central Edmonton neighbourhood

  15-04-2019 20:09 via globalnews.ca
  A mixed-use building is going up in central Edmonton’s Riverdale neighbourhood. Vinesh Pratap has more on what is planned for The Umphreville Block.
  
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• Crews battle fire at Shell Scotford Upgrader near Fort Saskatchewan

  15-04-2019 20:06 via globalnews.ca
  Fire crews responded to a blaze at the Shell Scotford Upgrader northeast of Edmonton Monday morning. Sarah Kraus has more from the facility near Fort Saskatchewan.
  
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• Industrial real estate boom on city's edges: Colliers report - Edmonton Journal

  15-04-2019 19:58
  Industrial real estate boom on city's edges: Colliers report  Edmonton JournalAvailable land, tax savings and accessibility are spurring an industrial real estate boom on the edges of Edmonton, with the Leduc/Nisku area leading the push, ...
  
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• Climate change makes berries ripen faster, and that's bad news for bears, Calgary-led research says

  15-04-2019 19:50 via cbc.ca
  Climate change is predicted to make buffaloberries ripen much faster than they do now, and that could make life difficult for Rocky Mountain grizzly bears, which need to feast on them before they hibernate for the winter, University of Calgary researchers say.
  
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• Alberta election 2019: Everything you need to know to vote

  15-04-2019 19:29 via cbc.ca
  Here's everything you need to know to cast your ballot in Alberta's provincial election on Tuesday, April 16.
  
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• Shell responds to fire at Scotford upgrader near Fort Saskatchewan

  15-04-2019 18:49 via cbc.ca
  Roadblocks have been set up Monday morning outside the Shell Scotford site northeast of Fort Saskatchewan after a fire at the upgrader facility.
  
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• Fire at Scotford upgrader near Fort Saskatchewan extinguished, Shell says

  15-04-2019 18:49 via cbc.ca
  Shell Canada says no injuries have been reported after a fire Monday morning at its Scotford upgrader northeast of Fort Saskatchewan, Alta.
  
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• Some Dude Spent His Friday Night Lighting Cars On Fire In Edmonton - VICE

  15-04-2019 18:39
  Some Dude Spent His Friday Night Lighting Cars On Fire In Edmonton  VICEA man who set more than a dozen cars on fire in Edmonton this weekend was stopped by a man in a Hawaiian shirt and a man brandishing a big ol' piece of ...
  
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• Fire prompts emergency response, evacuation at Shell’s Scotford Upgrader northeast of Edmonton

  15-04-2019 18:28 via globalnews.ca
  Fire crews were on scene responding to a blaze at Shell's Scotford Upgrader northeast of Edmonton for several hours Monday.
  
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• Fire crews battle blaze at Shell’s Scotford Upgrader northeast of Edmonton

  15-04-2019 18:28 via globalnews.ca
  Fire crews are on scene of a blaze at Shell's Scotford Upgrader northeast of Edmonton.
  
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• Third Edmonton man arrested in Alberta attempted murder investigation

  15-04-2019 17:58 via globalnews.ca
  Cody Nicholls was arrested over the weekend in relation to an attempted murder investigation southeast of Edmonton.
  
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• Alberta election Day 28: One last push on the eve of election day

  15-04-2019 17:01 via globalnews.ca
  Four weeks after the writ was dropped, Alberta's party leaders are making one final push before Tuesday's Alberta election. 
  
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• House prices down 1.8% year-over-year in March, sales also lower: CREA

  15-04-2019 16:49 via globalnews.ca
  In B.C., Alberta and Saskatchewan home sales were more than 20 per cent below their 10-year average for the month, the association said.
  
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• Alberta Ballet presents Joni Mitchell’s ‘The Fiddle and the Drum’

  15-04-2019 16:49 via globalnews.ca
  The Alberta Ballet is putting on Joni Mitchell’s “The Fiddle and the Drum” at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium. Artistic Director and choreographer Jean Grand-Maitre shares details.
  
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• Alberta election promised titanic clash, delivered name calling, bozo eruptions

  15-04-2019 16:09 via globalnews.ca
  Instead of a clash of ideas and ideologies, the Alberta election campaign has been filled with attacks and bozo eruptions.
  
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• Election winner can be called without counting all the votes

  15-04-2019 16:00 via cbc.ca
  Alberta’s new “vote anywhere” legislation shouldn’t prevent CBC’s decision desk from calling which party will form the next provincial government on election night.
  
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• As Alberta election looms, some voters 'stuck' on who to support

  15-04-2019 15:56 via cbc.ca
  In the run-up to Alberta's provincial election Tuesday, we speak to three voters about what's on their minds — from the local economy to the province's relationship with Ottawa.
  
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• Protecting yourself from gift card fraud and scams

  15-04-2019 15:41 via globalnews.ca
  Scams involving gift cards are on the rise, and they are becoming more sophisticated. Online security expert David Papp shares some examples, plus tips on how to avoid being defrauded.
  
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• Crescendo concert features classic hits and mental illness talks

  15-04-2019 15:23 via globalnews.ca
  Next month, members of the Singing Christmas Tree will perform classic hits and give speeches related to mental illness at Crescendo, which is in support of the John Cameron Changing Lives Foundation.
  
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• Alberta election promised titanic clash, delivered name-calling, biting attacks

  15-04-2019 15:03 via cbc.ca
  Alberta's election campaign promised a titanic clash of ideas and ideologies between two nationally known leaders, but delivered a burlesque of biting attacks and bozo eruptions — and a surprise guest appearance by the RCMP.
  
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• 'He knows where we are': Leduc woman fearful after crowbar attacker granted bail

  15-04-2019 15:00 via cbc.ca
  When Jared Eliasson was released on bail last week after being found guilty of attacking a woman with a crowbar, Samantha Massey said she was worried for her and her family’s safety.
  
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• First Nation in Yukon tests new machines to pull water from air

  15-04-2019 15:00 via cbc.ca
  A First Nation is testing what are called atmospheric water generators in Watson Lake, Yukon. Advocates hope the technology will be useful in remote reserves and other communities dealing with boil-water advisories.  
  
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• Alberta's political parties need more aggressive approaches to opioid epidemic, expert says

  15-04-2019 14:04 via cbc.ca
  An addictions specialist says Alberta's political parties must develop bolder policies to curb the province's opioid crisis.
  
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• OPINION | How rural, religious and other identities affect the way Albertans vote

  15-04-2019 13:30 via cbc.ca
  "It becomes, ‘my party, no matter what,'" writes Brooks DeCillia. "And so the nuances of party platforms, even ones that appeal directly to rural voters, arguably don’t matter."
  
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• New poll suggests UCP holding lead

  15-04-2019 13:01 via globalnews.ca
  A new Ipsos/Global News poll suggests the NDP has closed the gap on the UCP, but the official opposition still holds a 10-point lead.
  
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• First-time voters look forward to making their voices heard in provincial election

  15-04-2019 13:00 via cbc.ca
  Albertans have been hitting the polls in record-breaking numbers so far this provincial election, with many voting for the very first time in their new country.
  
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• NDP bridging the gap, but not enough, as Alberta election campaign draws to a close: poll

  15-04-2019 12:00 via globalnews.ca
  With one day left for those Alberta voters who still haven't cast a ballot, a new poll suggests the majority of the province's support remains with the United Conservative Party. 
  
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• Edmonton researcher discovers site of adorned, sacrificial Guinea pigs in Peru - Edmonton Journal

  15-04-2019 06:31
  Edmonton researcher discovers site of adorned, sacrificial Guinea pigs in Peru  Edmonton JournalAn Edmonton researcher has uncovered a significant site in South America that sheds further light on Inca religious traditions.Inside buildings at the Inca site of ...
  
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• Alberta Liberals take aim at AGLC with proposed changes

  15-04-2019 03:35 via cbc.ca
  The Alberta Liberals announced Sunday that if elected, they would introduce a host of reforms to the government body responsible for liquor and cannabis rules.
  
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• Rachel Notley rallies in Edmonton during final days of campaign - Edmonton Journal

  15-04-2019 03:21
  Rachel Notley rallies in Edmonton during final days of campaign  Edmonton JournalAfter spending multiple days courting conservative voters in Calgary and southern Alberta, NDP Leader Rachel Notley made her way to Edmonton for one of the ...
  
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• Edmonton Whyte Avenue Suspect Charged With Setting Vehicles On Fire - HuffPost Canada

  15-04-2019 03:14
  Edmonton Whyte Avenue Suspect Charged With Setting Vehicles On Fire  HuffPost CanadaEDMONTON — A burly, bearded man wearing a Hawaiian shirt is being praised for chasing and tackling a suspect who appeared to douse several vehicles with ...
  
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• WHL Roundup: Sunday, April 14, 2019

  15-04-2019 03:10 via globalnews.ca
  Dante Hannoun potted a hat trick as the Prince Albert Raiders defeated the Saskatoon Blades 6-3 on Sunday to take their Western Hockey League second-round series in six games.
  
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• Edmonton motorcyclists ride to honour friend, promote safety

  15-04-2019 02:51 via globalnews.ca
  Sun, Apr 14 – As the weather continues to warm up, motorcyclists across our province are pulling their bikes out of storage — but while hitting the road can be exciting, it can also be dangerous. Albert Delitala takes us to a ride to remember one crash victim with a message of safety.
  
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• More than a dozen charges laid after Whyte Avenue arson spree

  15-04-2019 02:49 via cbc.ca
  A 22-year-old man has been charged after a number of vehicles were lit on fire Friday night near Whyte Avenue. The charges include arson to property and assault with a weapon.
  
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• 22-year-old facing several charges following Whyte Avenue arson spree - Global News

  15-04-2019 02:46
  22-year-old facing several charges following Whyte Avenue arson spree  Global NewsA man was arrested on a busy Edmonton street for nightlife Friday night after more than a dozen vehicles were lit on fire in front of witnesses sitting in area bars.
  
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• Stephen Mandel requesting RCMP and Elections Alberta investigate alleged robocalls

  15-04-2019 01:11 via cbc.ca
  Alberta Party leader Stephen Mandel says he believes report of a robocall claiming he supports UCP leader Jason Kenney should be investigated. An Ardrossan man claims he received the call Saturday evening.
  
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