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• Hicks on Biz: Edmonton's eyelash queen - Edmonton Sun

  17-05-2019 23:35 via edmontonsun.com
  Hicks on Biz: Edmonton's eyelash queen  Edmonton SunBy GRAHAM HICKSName the Edmonton cosmetics company, that, in 10 years, has gone from a home-based business to a global eyelash company, with 35 ...
  
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• Fire crews battle blaze at west-Edmonton commercial building - CBC.ca

  17-05-2019 23:09 via cbc.ca
  Fire crews battle blaze at west-Edmonton commercial building  CBC.caThirteen fire crews are on scene of a fire at a commercial business in west Edmonton.
  
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• Fire crews battle blaze at west-Edmonton commercial building

  17-05-2019 23:09 via cbc.ca
  Thirteen fire crews are on scene of a fire at a commercial business in west Edmonton.
  
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• Edmonton bus driver says helping elderly woman was a ‘win win’

  17-05-2019 23:05 via globalnews.ca
  An Edmonton Transit driver who stopped to help an elderly passenger with her groceries is surprised by how much response his actions are garnering.
  
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• Edmonton Eskimos set to begin a season of change as CFL camps open this weekend

  17-05-2019 23:03 via globalnews.ca
  It's been six months since the Calgary Stampeders hoisted the Grey Cup on the Brick Field at Commonwealth and a lot has happened since then.
  
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• Lord of the Rings actor John Rhys-Davies shoots independent film in Cold Lake

  17-05-2019 23:00 via cbc.ca
  The Welsh actor just wrapped filming independent movie called Moments in Spacetime in Cold Lake, AB.
  
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• Commercial building fire in west Edmonton

  17-05-2019 22:35 via globalnews.ca
  On Friday afternoon, firefighters were battling a blaze at a commercial/industrial building in the area of 168 Street and 100 Avenue in west Edmonton.
  
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• Fire at west Edmonton commercial building

  17-05-2019 22:06 via globalnews.ca
  Firefighters battled a blaze at a commercial building in the area of 168 Street and 100 Avenue Friday afternoon.
  
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• Firefighters battle blaze at west Edmonton commercial building

  17-05-2019 22:04 via globalnews.ca
  Thick, black smoke could be seem coming from a building in the area of 168 Street and 100 Avenue Friday afternoon.
  
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• Dog park safety risks on social media not confirmed: Edmonton officials - Global News

  17-05-2019 21:56 via globalnews.ca
  Dog park safety risks on social media not confirmed: Edmonton officials  Global NewsDespite a number of social media posts warning pet owners of various dangers at Edmonton dog parks, the city said none of the allegations have been ...
  
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• Dog park safety risks on social media not confirmed: Edmonton officials

  17-05-2019 21:55 via globalnews.ca
  Despite a number of social media posts warning pet owners of various dangers at Edmonton dog parks, the city said none of the allegations have been confirmed and parks remain open.
  
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• What’s causing fatal crashes on Alberta roads? A reminder ahead of the May long weekend

  17-05-2019 21:23 via globalnews.ca
  Last May long weekend, 110 people were charged with impaired driving after being stopped by Alberta RCMP, according to Sgt. Darrin Turnbull.
  
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• Despite delay on new digs, downtown farmers market moves to new location

  17-05-2019 21:13 via cbc.ca
  If you’re looking to head to the market on this first long weekend of summer, you might want to double-check where you’re going.
  
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• Grande Prairie chamber demands solution for unpaid sub-contractors, sub-trades in hospital construction

  17-05-2019 20:41 via globalnews.ca
  In July 2018, the province issued a notice of default to the company it deemed responsible for the delayed, costly Grande Prairie Regional Hospital construction.
  
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• Third accused in Mac's store killings convicted of two counts of first-degree murder

  17-05-2019 20:36 via cbc.ca
  Colton James Steinhauer was convicted Friday of two counts of first-degree murder for his role in the December 2015 killings of two Mac's convenience store clerks.
  
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• 2 people hospitalized after fire consumes Holyrood rental unit in east Edmonton - Global News

  17-05-2019 20:26 via globalnews.ca
  2 people hospitalized after fire consumes Holyrood rental unit in east Edmonton  Global NewsFire broke out Friday morning at a dilapidated rental complex in east Edmonton where the land is slated for redevelopment.
  
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• Postmedia hires former Kenney chief of staff to lobby on 'energy war room'

  17-05-2019 20:14 via cbc.ca
  Postmedia has hired Alberta Premier Jason Kenney’s former chief of staff to lobby the new United Conservative government on how how it could be involved with the new “energy war room" promised by Kenney during the recent Alberta election campaign. 
  
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• Explaining why and how carbon taxes work

  17-05-2019 20:10 via globalnews.ca
  May 17 – The federal carbon tax returns most of the money collected in the form of rebates. So, why bring in a tax only to give the money back? Economist Trevor Tombe explains how and why carbon taxes work.
  
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• Edmonton bus driver praised for helping elderly passenger with groceries

  17-05-2019 20:04 via globalnews.ca
  Fellow passengers are describing it as the best 10 minutes they've ever spent waiting for a bus.
  
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• Jury reaches verdict in trial of man accused in Mac’s fatal robberies

  17-05-2019 20:02 via globalnews.ca
  Colton Steinhauer, one of the three people charged in the deaths of two Mac’s convenience store clerks, was found guilty Friday of two counts of first-degree murder. Vinesh Pratap has more from court.
  
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• Neighbours help people escape burning Holyrood home

  17-05-2019 20:00 via globalnews.ca
  Two people were taken to hospital after a residential fire Friday morning in the Holyrood area. Kent Morrison has more of the blaze and those who stepped up to help.
  
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• Neighbours jump in to help save residents of Holyrood rental fire

  17-05-2019 19:52 via globalnews.ca
  Raw video sent to Global News shows people jumping into action to help rescue the people inside a Holyrood neighbourhood townhouse, which went up in flames Friday morning.
  
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• Deformed fish hatched in bitumen-rich water can grow out of some defects: study

  17-05-2019 19:47 via cbc.ca
  Fish hatched in bitumen-rich Alberta waters are prone to be undersized and have tail and jaw deformities, but a new Environment Canada study shows they are able to grow out of some of the defects when they move into clean water.
  
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• Travis Vader’s appeal for a new trial dismissed

  17-05-2019 19:23 via globalnews.ca
  The man convicted in the deaths of St. Albert couple Lyle and Marie McCann has had his request for a new trial denied.
  
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• Edmonton comedian wants to light up a Burger Baron sign on his house - CBC.ca

  17-05-2019 19:23 via cbc.ca
  Edmonton comedian wants to light up a Burger Baron sign on his house  CBC.caDonovan Workun plans to advertise his love for Burger Baron on the front of his home. The comedian and actor recently acquired an official sign from the iconic ...
  
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• Edmonton comedian wants to light up a Burger Baron sign on his house

  17-05-2019 19:23 via cbc.ca
  Donovan Workun plans to advertise his love for Burger Baron on the front of his home.
  
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• New downtown farmers market opens Saturday, indoor location not ready - Edmonton Journal

  17-05-2019 19:19 via edmontonjournal.com
  New downtown farmers market opens Saturday, indoor location not ready  Edmonton JournalThe city's downtown farmers market is opening shop outdoors in the Quarters Saturday, but its new indoor location in a historic building isn't ready yet.
  
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• Semi rollover along Trans-Canada Highway southwest of Revelstoke

  17-05-2019 19:17 via globalnews.ca
  A semi is on its side, approximately two kilometres west of Three Valley Gap on the Trans-Canada Highway.
  
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• Hearing hate: How white power music is spreading online

  17-05-2019 19:01 via cbc.ca
  A man arrested after a stolen vehicle plowed into the Edson courthouse and anti-Semetic slurs were scrawled inside, is among countless musicians using the internet to spread hate, says an expert on extremism in Canada.
  
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• aAron Munson takes Edmonton's top art prize for his show Isachsen at DC3 - Edmonton Journal

  17-05-2019 18:58 via edmontonjournal.com
  aAron Munson takes Edmonton's top art prize for his show Isachsen at DC3  Edmonton JournalAdding another award to his recent trove, thoughtful multimedia artist aAron Munson has taken the $10000 Eldon + Anne Foote Edmonton Visual Arts Prize for ...
  
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• Mac's killer guilty of two counts of first-degree murder - Edmonton Journal

  17-05-2019 18:39 via edmontonjournal.com
  Mac's killer guilty of two counts of first-degree murder  Edmonton JournalColton Steinhauer has been convicted of first-degree murder for his role in the deaths of two convenience store clerks three years ago.The 30-year-old was ...
  
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• Colton Steinhauer found guilty of 2 counts of 1st-degree murder in fatal Mac’s robberies

  17-05-2019 18:29 via globalnews.ca
  Colton Steinhauer, one of the three people charged in the deaths of two Mac's convenience store clerks, was found guilty Friday of two counts of first-degree murder.
  
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• Bob Layton: Edmonton’s patchwork of speed limits

  17-05-2019 18:29 via globalnews.ca
  Bob Layton asks if Edmonton really needs varying speed limits across the city
  
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• No new trial for Travis Vader, appeal court rules

  17-05-2019 17:55 via cbc.ca
  Convicted killer Travis Vader's bid for a new trial has been rejected by the Alberta Court of Appeal.
  
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• 2 people hospitalized after fire at Holyrood rental complex in east Edmonton

  17-05-2019 16:05 via globalnews.ca
  Fire broke out Friday morning at a dilapidated rental complex in east Edmonton where the land is slated for redevelopment.
  
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• 2 people taken to hospital after southeast Edmonton townhouse fire

  17-05-2019 16:01 via cbc.ca
  Two people were taken to hospital following a Friday morning townhouse fire in southeast Edmonton.
  
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• City expected to amend bylaws to allow electric scooter, bike sharing programs

  17-05-2019 16:00 via cbc.ca
  The city expects to move closer to allowing e-scooters and e-bikes onto Edmonton roads, but a councillor worries sharing programs won't be able to be running by June as had been hoped.
  
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• 2 people hospitalized after fire at Holyrood rental complex

  17-05-2019 16:00 via globalnews.ca
  Two people were taken to hospital after a fire at an east Edmonton townhouse. Kent Morrison reports live from Holyrood, where he spoke to residents that witnessed the blaze.
  
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• AMA Travel: Ways to get the most out of an European vacation

  17-05-2019 15:43 via globalnews.ca
  If you’re flying all the way to Europe, you want to make the most of your trip. Roland from AMA Travel shares details on the benefits of coach tours plus travel deals on right now. (Sponsored by AMA)
  
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• Opinion | Policy debate Albertans yearn for will require restraint from both sides of the aisle

  17-05-2019 15:00 via cbc.ca
  If we’re into the honeymoon period for Alberta’s election-winning United Conservative Party, we’re also into the awkward period for the election-losing New Democratic Party.
  
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• Edmonton weather: Windy way to kick off the long weekend - Edmonton Journal

  17-05-2019 14:58 via edmontonjournal.com
  Edmonton weather: Windy way to kick off the long weekend  Edmonton JournalA look at today's Edmonton weather by Environment Canada.Friday morning temperatures at the Edmonton Blatchford station measured 6.9 C with 17 km/h ...
  
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• Apartment fire in Edmonton’s Holyrood area

  17-05-2019 14:55 via globalnews.ca
  The Global 1 news helicopter was over an apartment fire near 85 Street and 93 Avenue in east Edmonton’s Holyrood area Friday morning.
  
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• Filling up before work? You may be paying more at the pump

  17-05-2019 14:00 via cbc.ca
  A petroleum analyst says prices at some Edmonton gas stations are noticeably higher during the morning rush hour compared the evening commute.
  
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• Danielle Smith: Alberta's public-sector unions back doomsday anti-oil campaign - Edmonton Journal

  17-05-2019 14:00 via edmontonjournal.com
  Danielle Smith: Alberta's public-sector unions back doomsday anti-oil campaign  Edmonton JournalI received an Action Alert from Public Interest Alberta this week that I think taxpaying Albertans should find shocking.For those who don't know, Public Interest ...
  
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• Edmonton early morning weather forecast: Friday, May 17, 2019

  17-05-2019 13:10 via globalnews.ca
  Here’s Daintre Christensen’s Friday, May 17, 2019 early morning weather forecast for Edmonton, Alberta and the surrounding area.
  
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• Woman behind Cuban Lunch bar’s revival hopes to unravel mystery ingredients in original

  17-05-2019 12:00 via globalnews.ca
  An Alberta woman who has revived the Cuban Lunch chocolate bar says she's still working to get the recipe exactly right, despite having sold one million bars so far.
  
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• Rick Zamperin: Stampeders and Alouettes at opposite ends of CFL power rankings

  17-05-2019 12:00 via globalnews.ca
  Canadian Football League training camps kick off this weekend, officially starting the countdown to the 107th Grey Cup on November 24 in Calgary.
  
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• Holland has long list of coaching candidates he's looking into - Edmonton Sun

  17-05-2019 11:00 via edmontonsun.com
  Holland has long list of coaching candidates he's looking into  Edmonton SunKen Holland probably feels like a juggler trying to keep so many balls in the air.The Edmonton Oilers general manager is talking to his pro scouting people, his ...
  
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• Elise Stolte: Edmonton stuck in low gear, targets shared e-bikes for just before winter - Edmonton Journal

  17-05-2019 11:00 via edmontonjournal.com
  Elise Stolte: Edmonton stuck in low gear, targets shared e-bikes for just before winter  Edmonton JournalThe easiest way to find horror stories of bike share gone wrong is to search China and “bike graveyard” on the internet.Last year, acres of abandoned or excess ...
  
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• What the Boeing Max 8 groundings could mean for summer travel

  17-05-2019 10:00 via cbc.ca
  With the holidays beckoning, airlines, analysts and travel agents weigh in on what flyers can expect this summer with the Boeing Max 8 jetliners still grounded.
  
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