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• Edmonton students train mind and body in annual run

  10-05-2019 23:57 via globalnews.ca
  Edmonton students have been training hard in preparation for an event that combines reading and running.
  
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• Edmonton police officer charged with sexual assault, forcible confinement

  10-05-2019 23:51 via globalnews.ca
  A 29-year-old Edmonton police officer, who has since resigned, has been charged with sexual assault and forcible confinement.
  
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• Edmonton walk raises funds for mental health and suicide awareness

  10-05-2019 23:43 via globalnews.ca
  The Darkness Into Light fundraiser is being held in Edmonton Saturday for the second straight year, raising money to support mental health and suicide awareness.
  
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• Deadly west Edmonton ‘altercation’ leads to manslaughter charge

  10-05-2019 23:24 via globalnews.ca
  A 36-year-old man has been charged with manslaughter in connection with an altercation in west Edmonton last month that left a 26-year-old man dead.
  
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• Police searching for suspect after west Edmonton assault - Edmonton Journal

  10-05-2019 22:30 via edmontonjournal.com
  Police searching for suspect after west Edmonton assault  Edmonton JournalEdmonton city police are looking for a suspect after an assault at a west Edmonton home this week.Police received reports that a man assaulted a woman with a ...
  
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• Oilers owner's life-threatening sinus infection part of rise in antibiotic resistance, expert says

  10-05-2019 21:00 via cbc.ca
  An antibiotic-resistant sinus infection like the one Edmonton Oilers owner Daryl Katz is fighting can slowly poison the entire body, says a microbiologist.
  
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• 34 charges laid in Edmonton human trafficking investigation

  10-05-2019 20:25 via globalnews.ca
  Two people from Edmonton – Michael Moffat, 24, and Louisa Wallis, 25 – were charged with several trafficking offences. Sarah Kraus has the details.
  
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• Liberals look forward to improvements to Bill C-69: Trudeau

  10-05-2019 20:21 via globalnews.ca
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said his government is looking forward to working with “a broad range” of groups to make improvements to Bill C-69.
  
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• Money laundering report out of British Columbia ‘extremely alarming’: Prime Minister

  10-05-2019 20:16 via globalnews.ca
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said a report looking into money laundering in B.C.’s real estate market “is a real problem that we are taking seriously.” He outlines measures his government is taking to crack down on money laundering.
  
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• Enbridge aiming to boost Mainline throughput as Q1 results top expectations

  10-05-2019 20:12 via globalnews.ca
  Enbridge is working with shippers to optimize its Mainline pipeline system in a bid to boost throughput by 50,000 to 100,000 barrels per day.
  
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• Are the federal Liberals to thank for spike in job creation? Prime minister weighs in

  10-05-2019 20:11 via globalnews.ca
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau explains the moves his government has made, which he believes have led to job creation across the country. It comes as Stats Canada released new job numbers Friday.
  
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• ‘Nowhere across the country will it be free to pollute’: Prime minister on carbon tax

  10-05-2019 20:10 via globalnews.ca
  With Alberta Premier Jason Kenney campaigning to scrap the carbon tax, the prime minister weighs in on what that could mean for the province.
  
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• Possible elimination of Alberta carbon tax has ‘no bearing’ on project approval: Trudeau

  10-05-2019 20:06 via globalnews.ca
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said if the Alberta carbon tax is scrapped, that will not impact the federal government’s push to approve the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion. However, he added that Albertans know “we are facing a real and significant challenge with climate change.”
  
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• Trudeau, Iveson talk infrastructure projects during Edmonton meeting

  10-05-2019 20:02 via globalnews.ca
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he and Mayor Don Iveson spoke about ongoing local infrastructure projects during their meeting in Edmonton on Friday.
  
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• Man, woman charged with trafficking 2 teenage girls in central Edmonton

  10-05-2019 19:53 via cbc.ca
  A man and woman are facing more than 30 charges in connection with a human trafficking investigation in central Edmonton.
  
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• Edmonton man, woman charged after underage sex trafficking investigation - Edmonton Journal

  10-05-2019 19:47 via edmontonjournal.com
  Edmonton man, woman charged after underage sex trafficking investigation  Edmonton JournalAn Edmonton man and woman face 34 charges between them related to a city police investigation into underage sex trafficking.In February, the EPS human ...
  
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• Alberta added 21,000 jobs in April ... maybe

  10-05-2019 19:47 via cbc.ca
  Alberta joined four other provinces in posting big employment gains in April, according to Statistics Canada, but an economist says the figures should be viewed with caution.
  
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• 'We were blindsided': Energy companies owe one Alberta county millions in unpaid taxes

  10-05-2019 19:44 via cbc.ca
  Woodlands County faces a $4.3-million revenue shortfall after oil and gas companies failed to pay their taxes to the municipality last year.  
  
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• 'People abhor a vacuum': Review looking at Strathcona County's response to explosions

  10-05-2019 18:47 via cbc.ca
  An independent review of Strathcona County's response to an explosion in the parkade of a community centre six months ago will look at why officials remained mum on the unfolding drama as speculation and panic filled social media channels. 
  
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• Wild Rose Brewing to be acquired by Sleeman

  10-05-2019 18:39 via globalnews.ca
  The sale was approvedduring a meeting of shareholders on Thursday.
  
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• Double blessings: Red Deer couple welcome third set of fraternal twins

  10-05-2019 18:22 via cbc.ca
  Pam and Taylor Armstrong are seeing double. The Red Deer couple just had their third set of fraternal twins.
  
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• Edmonton doctors, AI scientists team up with drug giant in health software project

  10-05-2019 18:00 via cbc.ca
  Edmonton scientists and doctors are collaborating with a multinational drug company to develop a new tool which will help doctors predict how aging affects health.
  
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• Edmonton’s Escape Hour is the largest escape room facility in North America

  10-05-2019 17:10 via globalnews.ca
  The largest escape room facility in North America has opened here in our city. Escape Hour creator Alex Tereschenko explains what else makes them unique.
  
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• Todd Babiak on new coming-of-age book ‘The Empress of Idaho’

  10-05-2019 16:24 via globalnews.ca
  Former journalist-turned-author Todd Babiak joined Mike Sobel to talk about his new book, The Empress of Idaho, a coming-of-age story about a teenage boy falling in love with a new women in town.
  
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• Boyle Renaissance: Plans offer green space, community gardens for downtown area

  10-05-2019 16:00 via cbc.ca
  Concepts include a community garden and a shared-use path on the south side of the tracks. As well, the development could see relocation of the old Graphic Arts Building.
  
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• AMA Travel: Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge opening at Disneyland

  10-05-2019 15:44 via globalnews.ca
  Roland from AMA Travel shares details on the Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge area opening at Disneyland at the end of this month.
  
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• Rogers Place on having the best experience at Edmonton Oilers games

  10-05-2019 15:25 via globalnews.ca
  The season may be over for the Edmonton Oilers but plans are already in the works for next season. Susan Darrington, executive vice president of Rogers Place, explains how fans can get the most out of the game experience.
  
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• Wild Rose Brewery agrees to be acquired by Sleeman

  10-05-2019 15:00 via cbc.ca
  Alberta's craft beer industry is about to get shaken up as one of the most well-known craft beer brands in the province will soon by acquired by the third-largest brewing company in Canada.
  
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• Professional basketball returns to Edmonton as Stingers prepare for home opener

  10-05-2019 15:00 via cbc.ca
  As the newest professional basketball team prepares to tip off in Edmonton, the coach of two former clubs believes this team club could outlast all the rest.
  
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• Enlightened economy summit at MacEwan University

  10-05-2019 14:44 via globalnews.ca
  The Enlightened Economy Summit at MacEwan University will feature 50+ speakers and panelists talking about sustainable economies and the future of work. Dr. Leo Wong with MacEwan’s social innovation institute and Net Impact Edmonton chair Kristel Owens explain.
  
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• Edmonton weather: Gusty winds give way to gorgeous weekend - Edmonton Journal

  10-05-2019 14:39 via edmontonjournal.com
  Edmonton weather: Gusty winds give way to gorgeous weekend  Edmonton JournalA look at today's Edmonton weather by Environment Canada.Friday morning temperatures at the Edmonton Blatchford station measured 9.8 C with 16 km/h ...
  
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• Alberta's rural crime rate 38 per cent higher than urban rate in 2017: Stats Canada report

  10-05-2019 14:06 via cbc.ca
  A Statistics Canada report released this week suggests Alberta's 2017 rural crime rate was 38 per cent higher than the urban crime rate, driven in part by property crime problems.
  
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• Rise of organic farming fuelled by concerns about use of glyphosate, other chemicals

  10-05-2019 14:00 via cbc.ca
  Eldon and Brad Kebernik are busy tilling their land near Barrhead, Alta., preparing the soil in order to seed oats without using any chemicals to control weeds or pests.
  
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• Edmonton early morning weather forecast: Friday, May 10, 2019

  10-05-2019 13:24 via globalnews.ca
  Here’s Mike Sobel’s Friday, May 10, 2019 early morning weather forecast for Edmonton, Alberta and the surrounding area.
  
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• Elise Stolte: Edmonton evicts long-term caretaker, snarls neighbourhood efforts in red tape - Edmonton Journal

  10-05-2019 11:00 via edmontonjournal.com
  Elise Stolte: Edmonton evicts long-term caretaker, snarls neighbourhood efforts in red tape  Edmonton JournalThe City of Edmonton's left hand is lobbying Ottawa for affordable housing dollars. Its right hand just kicked Tracey Kushniruk out of the most affordable place ...
  
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• Edmonton man donates roofing skills to homeowners in need

  10-05-2019 07:01 via globalnews.ca
  An Edmonton roofer wants to ensure everyone has a dry roof over their head as we head into spring.
  
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• FC Edmonton hopes to build off win over Winnipeg in team’s first-ever CPL home opener

  10-05-2019 06:26 via globalnews.ca
  FC Edmonton's players and coaches admit it took the team a while to settle down in their first-ever Canadian Premier League game last week but they won and are now looking to build off that performance this weekend when they play their first-ever home opener since joining the CPL.
  
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• Kenney says he provided info, offered to testify in Mark Norman case

  10-05-2019 03:21 via globalnews.ca
  Kenney revealed he contributed to Norman's legal defence fund and also met with his defence team for about two hours in Toronto last year.
  
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• Edmonton Stingers prepare to take on Niagara River Lions

  10-05-2019 02:52 via globalnews.ca
  The Edmonton Stingers are preparing to take on the Niagara River Lions in Canadian Elite Basketball League action on Friday. Kevin Karius has more.
  
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• CFLPA says players won’t report to training camp without new CBA

  10-05-2019 02:50 via globalnews.ca
  The CFLPA says its players won’t report to training camp without a new CBA. Kevin Karius has the details.
  
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• Edmonton Weather Forecast: May 9

  10-05-2019 02:27 via globalnews.ca
  The Thursday, May 9, 2019 weather forecast for Edmonton, Alberta and the surrounding area.
  
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• Eskimos Women’s Dinner being held to support ovarian cancer research

  10-05-2019 02:18 via globalnews.ca
  The Eskimos Women’s Dinner is being held at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton on Thursday night in support of ovarian cancer research. Margeaux Maron has the details.
  
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• Hundreds of protesters attend pro-life rally at Alberta legislature grounds

  10-05-2019 02:04 via globalnews.ca
  A large pro-life rally was held in downtown Edmonton on Thursday. As Fletcher Kent reports, this year’s March for Life exposed some deep political divisions.
  
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• Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton: May 9

  10-05-2019 02:00 via globalnews.ca
  A webcast of Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton with Gord Steinke from Thursday, May 9, 2019.
  
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• Downtown Edmonton intersection to close for weeks amid LRT construction

  10-05-2019 02:00 via globalnews.ca
  A major intersection is set to close to traffic in Edmonton for several weeks. As Vinesh Pratap reports, other intersections in the city will also see temporary closures this construction season.
  
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• Online travel booking hacks and tricks put to the test

  10-05-2019 01:30 via globalnews.ca
  Looking for the best travel deal? Gere's a look at some of the best tricks to get your money's worth and myths you should avoid.
  
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• Strathcona County mayor responds to Global News investigation into communications after parkade explosions

  10-05-2019 01:28 via globalnews.ca
  In a statement released late Thursday afternoon, Frank reiterated the county is reviewing its response to the November 2018 explosions at a public parkade, from its handling of recovery services to information and communication.
  
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• Pro-life rally attracts hundreds of protesters to Alberta legislature grounds

  10-05-2019 01:12 via globalnews.ca
  Hundreds of pro-life demonstrators converged at the grounds of the Alberta legislature on Thursday to voice their opinion on an issue that has increasingly come up in Alberta politics of late, whether during the recent election campaign or in legislative debates before that.
  
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• 124 Street Grand Market back for 2019

  10-05-2019 01:12 via globalnews.ca
  The 124 Street Grand Market is once again open for the season. Phil Darlington checked out the market Thursday afternoon.
  
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• Prime minister to meet with mayor on visit to Edmonton Friday

  10-05-2019 01:06 via globalnews.ca
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will be in Edmonton on Friday, during which time he will meet with Mayor Don Iveson.
  
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