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• Alberta Premier Kenney cleared after questions raised about MP housing expenses

  02-05-2019 23:48 via globalnews.ca
  The Board of Internal Economy has found that Alberta premier and former MP Jason Kenney did nothing wrong based on housing rules in place at the time.
  
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• Independent lawyer appointed to help with Edmonton attacks case - Global News

  02-05-2019 23:19 via globalnews.ca
  Independent lawyer appointed to help with Edmonton attacks case  Global NewsA judge has ordered an independent lawyer be appointed to help with the case of a man accused of trying to kill a police officer and of running down pedestrians ...
  
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• Independent lawyer appointed to help with Edmonton attacks case

  02-05-2019 23:19 via globalnews.ca
  A judge has ordered an independent lawyer be appointed to help with the case of a man accused of trying to kill a police officer and of running down pedestrians in Edmonton.
  
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• Alberta driver clocked at 180 km/h near High Prairie

  02-05-2019 22:56 via cbc.ca
  The driver's vehicle was seized for seven days and her licence suspended after she registered a "caution" reading on a breathalyzer, RCMP said in a release.
  
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• Edmonton sees growth in population, disposable income, new housing inventory: CMHC

  02-05-2019 22:35 via globalnews.ca
  “Overall, the number of new completions coming into the market is outpacing demand,” CMHC senior analyst James Cuddy said of the Edmonton real estate market.
  
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• 18-year-old shot by Edmonton police recovering in hospital, ASIRT says

  02-05-2019 22:17 via cbc.ca
  The man shot by Edmonton police Monday while inside a stolen vehicle was 18 years old, Alberta Serious Incident Response Team said in a news release Thursday.
  
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• 18-year-old suspect was shot in shoulder by Edmonton police: ASIRT

  02-05-2019 22:11 via globalnews.ca
  "Failing to comply, the man moved into the driver's seat and put the truck in motion," ASIRT said, adding he hit two police vehicles.
  
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• Teen shot in shoulder when Edmonton city police opened fire during stolen vehicle op: ASIRT - Edmonton Journal

  02-05-2019 21:59 via edmontonjournal.com
  Teen shot in shoulder when Edmonton city police opened fire during stolen vehicle op: ASIRT  Edmonton JournalAn 18-year-old man was shot in the shoulder when Edmonton city police opened fire during a stolen vehicle operation earlier this week, says the Alberta Serious ...
  
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• Edmonton tops in province for overbuilding homes: CMHC report - Edmonton Journal

  02-05-2019 21:29 via edmontonjournal.com
  Edmonton tops in province for overbuilding homes: CMHC report  Edmonton JournalEdmonton's housing market assessment remains at a “moderate degree of overall vulnerability” due to overbuilding, says the Canada Mortgage and Housing ...
  
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• Old Man Mikula's Controversial Opinions: Release captain Connor from #YEG captivity - Edmonton Journal

  02-05-2019 20:51 via edmontonjournal.com
  Old Man Mikula's Controversial Opinions: Release captain Connor from #YEG captivity  Edmonton JournalEdmonton has a robust history of holding all manner of exotic and exceptional mammals captive for our own perverse enjoyment.For almost 20 years, West ...
  
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• Eating placenta doesn't prevent postpartum depression, B.C. study shows

  02-05-2019 20:41 via cbc.ca
  A new study found no differences in depression, vitamin B12 levels or energy between mothers who'd eaten placenta and those who didn't.
  
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• New book offers advice on ethics and governing for Alberta’s new MLAs

  02-05-2019 20:40 via globalnews.ca
  A new book on ethics and governance argues even good people can be tempted to use their power for personal gain. Jennifer crosby sits down with Leonard Apedaile to talk about how Alberta’s new crop of MLAs can maintain their scruples.
  
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• Alberta woman charged, licence suspended for driving 120 km/h over limit

  02-05-2019 20:28 via globalnews.ca
  An Alberta driver had her licence suspended and has been charged after allegedly being caught going 120 km/h over the speed limit.
  
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• Exotic game bird spotted in southeast Edmonton 'thrive pretty well': Wildlife expert - Edmonton Journal

  02-05-2019 20:26 via edmontonjournal.com
  Exotic game bird spotted in southeast Edmonton 'thrive pretty well': Wildlife expert  Edmonton JournalSteve Taylor came home this week to find an unusual looking bird — rotund with orange eyes and beak — pecking away at his front lawn in southeast Edmonton ...
  
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• Female pro hockey players boycott all leagues over lack of health insurance, resources

  02-05-2019 20:17 via globalnews.ca
  The group includes players such as Team USA stars Kendall Coyne Sheffield and Hilary Knight, as well as Marie Philip-Poulin of Team Canada.
  
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• 'Our actions caused pain': Edmonton police apologize to the LGBTQ community - CBC News

  02-05-2019 20:11 via cbc.ca
  'Our actions caused pain': Edmonton police apologize to the LGBTQ community  CBC NewsEdmonton police Chief Dale McFee delivered a formal apology Friday for wrongs committed against the city's LGBTQ2+ community.
  
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• 'Our actions caused pain': Edmonton police apologize to the LGBTQ community

  02-05-2019 20:11 via cbc.ca
  Edmonton police Chief Dale McFee delivered a formal apology Friday for wrongs committed against the city's LGBTQ2+ community.
  
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• Edmonton police to apologize to the LGBTQ community

  02-05-2019 20:11 via cbc.ca
  LGBTQ people in Edmonton will receive a long-awaited apology from city police for their past treatment of the community.
  
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• Edmonton police chief to apologize to LGBTQ community at Friday news conference - Edmonton Journal

  02-05-2019 20:10 via edmontonjournal.com
  Edmonton police chief to apologize to LGBTQ community at Friday news conference  Edmonton JournalEdmonton's police chief will deliver a formal apology to the LGBTQ community at a news conference Friday.
  
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• Edmonton confirms it won’t bid for Commonwealth Games

  02-05-2019 20:07 via globalnews.ca
  The City of Edmonton has given the idea of bidding for either the 2026 or 2030 Commonwealth Games a red card.
  
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• Suncor still opposed to Alberta oil cuts despite ‘slightly positive’ Q1 impact

  02-05-2019 20:02 via globalnews.ca
  Suncor remains opposed to the Alberta government-ordered oil curtailments, but the company conceded the program was actually "slightly positive" for its financial results in the first quarter.
  
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• Edmonton’s new police chief to apologize to LGBTQ community on behalf of EPS

  02-05-2019 19:57 via globalnews.ca
  Edmonton Police Chief Dale McFee is scheduled to make a formal apology Friday to the LGBTQ2S+ community on behalf of the police force.
  
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• What Canadian parents can learn from how kids play around the world

  02-05-2019 19:44 via globalnews.ca
  In Canada, parents spend an average of about $400 per year on toys for their kids, according to a 2013 survey from Statista. However, in other parts of the world, the total is a fraction of that.
  
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• Kenney followed the rules by claiming mom's basement as primary residence, board decides

  02-05-2019 19:38 via cbc.ca
  While conservative MPs on the Board of Internal Economy were satisfied with the ruling, they called the process a partisan attack and warned they could dig into historical expense claims, as well.
  
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• Federal spending watchdog says Jason Kenney didn't break rules by claiming mom's basement as primary residence

  02-05-2019 19:38 via cbc.ca
  A committee that oversees House of Commons expenses has cleared Alberta Premier Jason Kenney of any wrongdoing for claiming a room in his mother's basement as his primary residence while sitting as a Conservative MP.
  
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• Kaetlyn Osmond is retiring from competitive figure skating

  02-05-2019 19:28 via globalnews.ca
  She announced her retirement from competitive figure skating on Thursday, ending a career capped with a remarkable season that included two Olympic medals and a world title.
  
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• K-Days announces concert headliners including The Offspring, Kip Moore and Aqua

  02-05-2019 19:22 via globalnews.ca
  The Offspring kicks things off on July 19 and 90s pop sensation Aqua closes the festival on July 28.
  
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• 3 Edmonton neighbourhoods stand above the rest in liveability: report - Global News

  02-05-2019 19:10 via globalnews.ca
  3 Edmonton neighbourhoods stand above the rest in liveability: report  Global NewsA new RE-MAX report ranked Old Strathcona, Oliver and Westmount as the top three communities in the city.
  
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• 3 Edmonton neighbourhoods stand above the rest in liveability: report

  02-05-2019 19:10 via globalnews.ca
  A new RE-MAX report ranked Old Strathcona, Oliver and Westmount as the top three communities in the city.
  
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• World champion, 3-time Olympic medallist Kaetlyn Osmond retires from competitive figure skating

  02-05-2019 19:00 via cbc.ca
  Canada's Kaetlyn Osmond took one final bow on Thursday. The 23-year-old announced her retirement from figure skating as the country's most decorated female singles skater, having earned three Olympic medals, two world championship medals and three national titles in her career.
  
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• Wolves leave new bison neighbours alone in Banff National Park

  02-05-2019 17:44 via cbc.ca
  A herd of bison have been roaming free since being reintroduced to the park last summer — but wolves, their natural predator, have left them alone.
  
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• Edmonton Eskimos with 8 picks in Thursday’s CFL Draft

  02-05-2019 17:00 via globalnews.ca
  The Edmonton Eskimos are ready for Thursday's CFL Draft with eight selections in total.
  
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• Hand2Hand Spring Market in the Terwillegar neighbourhood

  02-05-2019 16:51 via globalnews.ca
  The Hand2Hand Spring Market is returning to the Terwillegar Community Church, where 60 local creators will be selling premium homemade goods. Angelina Coming and Heidi Lou show off examples.
  
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• Dene elder questions Alberta eagle feather policy

  02-05-2019 16:00 via cbc.ca
  Dene Elder Patrick Deranger's application to acquire eagle feathers to honour a small group of Indigenous high school graduates in 2018 was denied.
  
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• Kenney warns of constitutional challenge if environmental assessment overhaul is passed as written

  02-05-2019 15:56 via cbc.ca
  Alberta Premier Jason Kenney warns the Senate against passing the federal Liberal government's environmental assessment bill in its current form or risk inflaming a burgeoning national unity "crisis" in his province.
  
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• Mother’s Day gift ideas with lifestyle expert Janette Ewen

  02-05-2019 15:24 via globalnews.ca
  Lifestyle expert Janette Ewen shares some gift ideas for Mother’s Day, including brunch ideas, some fitness and tech gifts, plus beauty products.
  
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• Edmonton weather: Scraping ice and snow off my windshield: Day 200 - Edmonton Journal

  02-05-2019 15:00 via edmontonjournal.com
  Edmonton weather: Scraping ice and snow off my windshield: Day 200  Edmonton JournalA look at today's Edmonton weather by Environment Canada.Thursday morning temperatures at the Edmonton Blatchford station measured -3.5 C with 5 km/h ...
  
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• Alberta Party seeks a new way forward after failing to elect MLAs

  02-05-2019 15:00 via cbc.ca
  Always an optimist, former MLA Greg Clark was able to find a silver lining in the results.“But we didn't elect an MLA. And so we need to be honest with ourselves about how that happened and what we need to do to go forward.”
  
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• Alberta Motorcycle Safety Society shares tips for Edmonton drivers

  02-05-2019 14:43 via globalnews.ca
  With spring weather here, motorcycle drivers are back out on the roads. Liane Langlois with the Alberta Motorcycle Safety Society shares some safety tips for both regular drivers and motorcyclists.
  
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• Jason Kenney calls Bill C-69 a full-frontal attack on Alberta economic prosperity

  02-05-2019 14:39 via globalnews.ca
  While speaking before the Bill C-69 Senate committee, Alberta Premier Jason Kenney spoke passionately about Alberta’s frustration, saying the bill is a full-frontal attack on the province’s economic prosperity.
  
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• Notley calls for Calgary UCP MLA Peter Singh to be removed from caucus until RCMP probe completed

  02-05-2019 14:00 via cbc.ca
  Opposition leader Rachel Notley is calling on the United Conservative Party to remove Calgary East MLA Peter Singh from caucus until a criminal investigation by the RCMP involving alleged voter fraud is completed.
  
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• Democracy watchdog raises concerns over potential conflict for Alberta's new justice minister

  02-05-2019 14:00 via cbc.ca
  Alberta’s newly appointed justice minister, Doug Schweitzer, begins his tenure as the province’s top legal official with the difficult task of evading a potential political and legal conflict of interest in a voter fraud investigation.
  
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• Councillor to propose fixed design standards to make Edmonton neighbourhood roads slower - Global News

  02-05-2019 14:00 via globalnews.ca
  Councillor to propose fixed design standards to make Edmonton neighbourhood roads slower  Global NewsOnce city council debates Edmonton speed limits May 14, Coun. Andrew Knack plans to introduce a motion to have everything built new in the 'burbs and ...
  
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• Councillor to propose fixed design standards to make Edmonton neighbourhood roads slower

  02-05-2019 14:00 via globalnews.ca
  Once city council debates Edmonton speed limits May 14, Coun. Andrew Knack plans to introduce a motion to have everything built new in the 'burbs and residential streets going through neighbourhood renewal get new design standards.
  
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• Alberta's new justice minister faces potential conflict over investigation into alleged voter fraud

  02-05-2019 14:00 via cbc.ca
  Alberta’s newly appointed Justice Minister Doug Schweitzer begins his tenure as the province’s top legal official with the difficult task of evading a potential political and legal conflict of interest.
  
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• The Trans Mountain pipeline expansion may not ease B.C. gas prices — here's why

  02-05-2019 13:30 via cbc.ca
  Premier Jason Kenney is offering to help his B.C. counterpart with the high price of gasoline in that province's Lower Mainland. But an industry expert said a new pipeline doesn't guarantee price cuts.
  
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• Jason Kenney to meet with Justin Trudeau, a frequent campaign target

  02-05-2019 13:28 via globalnews.ca
  Jason Kenney will meet face-to-face today with the political foe he attacked relentlessly in his successful bid to become Alberta's premier: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
  
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• Jason Kenney calls environment assessment bill a threat to national unity

  02-05-2019 13:28 via globalnews.ca
  Jason Kenney will meet face-to-face today with the political foe he attacked relentlessly in his successful bid to become Alberta's premier: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
  
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• Edmonton early morning weather forecast: Thursday, May 2, 2019

  02-05-2019 13:24 via globalnews.ca
  Here’s Mike Sobel’s Thursday, May 2, 2019 early morning weather forecast for Edmonton, Alberta and the surrounding area.
  
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• Quebec slags Alberta's oil bounty, while gorging itself on it at the same time

  02-05-2019 10:00 via cbc.ca
  During last year’s election campaign, François Legault was the lone provincial leader to declare himself open to the idea of pipeline development in Quebec. Yet as premier, he has called oil “dirty energy” and slammed the door on more pipelines through the province.
  
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