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• Alberta Fish and Wildlife looking for illegal pet turtles that pose ‘potential public health hazard’

  19-05-2019 23:44 via globalnews.ca
  Officials believe a Fort McMurray woman purchased the turtles not knowing they were an illegal species.
  
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• Out-of-control wildfire near High Level, Alta. causes 'very scary sky'

  19-05-2019 23:29 via cbc.ca
  An out-of-control wildfire in northern Alberta caused thick clouds of black smoke to roll over the town of High Level Saturday evening, turning the sun scarlet.
  
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• ‘Sit there, have a drink’: Campers now consume liquor at Alberta parks during May long weekend

  19-05-2019 22:40 via globalnews.ca
  On Thursday, Premier Jason Kenney relaxed the rules around liquor consumption in provincial parks, allowing them to be consumed by adults at campsites.     
  
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• Environmental groups shrug off Jason Kenney's 'war room' threat

  19-05-2019 22:18 via cbc.ca
  Environmental groups targeted by Alberta Premier Jason Kenney are shrugging off the new government's promised $30-million "war room" to fight criticisms of the province's energy industry.
  
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• Canadian pilot Patrick Forseth killed in Honduras plane crash: Sister - Edmonton Journal

  19-05-2019 21:18 via edmontonjournal.com
  Canadian pilot Patrick Forseth killed in Honduras plane crash: Sister  Edmonton JournalTRUJILLO, Honduras — A British Columbia woman says her pilot brother was killed in a plane crash in Honduras on Saturday.In a phone interview with The ...
  
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• Crews continue to battle out-of-control wildfires in Alberta’s Peace Region and near Edson

  19-05-2019 20:39 via globalnews.ca
  A wildfire in near Manning, Alta., is expected to grow in the coming days because of high winds and dry conditions.
  
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• Crews continue to battle out of control wildfires in Alberta’s Peace Region

  19-05-2019 20:39 via globalnews.ca
  A wildfire in near Manning, Alta. is expected to grow in the coming days because of high winds and dry conditions.
  
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• New Alberta education minister addresses teachers’ conference

  19-05-2019 20:01 via globalnews.ca
  Following a contentious election campaign, Alberta's new education minister addressed the Alberta Teachers' Association for the first time on Saturday.
  
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• Mother of 5 killed in hit-and-run on Sunchild First Nation

  19-05-2019 18:02 via cbc.ca
  A 39-year-old woman was killed in a hit-and-run on the Sunchild First Nation early Friday, RCMP said.
  
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• Alberta's cannabis industry gears up for edibles legalization - Edmonton Journal

  19-05-2019 17:55 via edmontonjournal.com
  Alberta's cannabis industry gears up for edibles legalization  Edmonton JournalWhen cannabis industry leaders descended on Edmonton for a one-day conference, a topic that lit up multiple panels was the second wave of legalization and ...
  
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• Environmental groups say Premier Jason Kenney’s ‘war room’ threats won’t distract them

  19-05-2019 17:54 via globalnews.ca
  "The war room makes for good theatre, but the people who follow this closely are going to look at this as amateur hour," said Keith Stewart of Greenpeace.
  
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• Edmonton’s Lindsay Porter competes in Food Network program

  19-05-2019 17:43 via globalnews.ca
  Chef Lindsay Porter discusses her appearance on the Food Network’s Fire Masters show.
  
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• Assembling a burrito with Edmonton’s Speedy’s Cantina

  19-05-2019 17:23 via globalnews.ca
  Ryan O’Connor and Justin Benson demonstrate how to assemble the perfect burrito.
  
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• Edmonton’s Speedy’s Cantina new menu

  19-05-2019 16:52 via globalnews.ca
  Ryan O’Connor and Justin Benson discuss the locally sourced food in their restaurant.
  
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• Win4Skin Edmonton 5km Walk/run Fundraiser

  19-05-2019 16:39 via globalnews.ca
  Tom Fleming and Caroline Sembo discuss the upcoming event.
  
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• Burritos with Edmonton’s Speedy’s Cantina

  19-05-2019 16:23 via globalnews.ca
  Justin Benson describes this new concept restaurant in Edmonton.
  
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• 'Dream becoming true' as Fort McMurray breaks ground on Hindu temple

  19-05-2019 16:00 via cbc.ca
  The Sanatan Mandir Cultural Society is breaking ground in Fort McMurray Sunday on the community’s first Hindu temple.
  
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• Edmonton’s Pint of Science Event

  19-05-2019 15:52 via globalnews.ca
  Emily McNamara and Raelynn Brassard discuss the upcoming event.
  
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• Edmonton’s Blues Hall of Fame 2019 Inductees

  19-05-2019 15:23 via globalnews.ca
  Tommie Gallie discusses some of the new members to join Edmonton’s Blues Hall of Fame.
  
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• Boyle-McCauley community wants more action on problem properties

  19-05-2019 14:00 via cbc.ca
  The number of inspections of problem properties in Edmonton has increased tenfold in the year since a new team, uniting specialists from the city, the police, Alberta Health Services and other agencies, was created.
  
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• The psychology behind why few of us feel rich

  19-05-2019 10:00 via cbc.ca
  It's human nature to compare ourselves to others and when it comes to money, social psychologists say most people have a big blind spot — we only compare upward to those who have more than us.
  
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• Revamped citizenship guide still a work in progress as election nears

  19-05-2019 10:00 via cbc.ca
  A promised overhaul of Canada’s citizenship guide remains a work in progress with just months left in the Liberal mandate, leaving a current guide riddled with historical gaps and outdated information.
  
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• Education minister makes 1st address to ATA, as teachers say GSAs need protection

  19-05-2019 03:56 via cbc.ca
  Education Minister Adriana LaGrange made her first address to the Alberta Teachers’ Association Saturday and was immediately greeted by a flutter of rainbow flags, raised by teachers in the audience at the Edmonton Convention Centre.
  
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• ‘Why don’t we help the environment?’: Edmonton company gets into business of paper straws - Global News

  19-05-2019 03:35 via globalnews.ca
  ‘Why don’t we help the environment?’: Edmonton company gets into business of paper straws  Global NewsWATCH ABOVE: There has been momentum to get rid of plastic straws, and an Edmonton business is capitalizing on that sentiment. It is one of the first ...
  
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• Flag raising marks day of remembrance for Crimean Tatar people - Edmonton Journal

  19-05-2019 03:13 via edmontonjournal.com
  Flag raising marks day of remembrance for Crimean Tatar people  Edmonton JournalA crowd gathered as the flag of the Crimean Tatar people was raised in beside the Homeless Memorial north of Edmonton City Hall on Saturday.The flag was ...
  
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• Hundreds check out downtown Edmonton's new farmers market location - CityNews Edmonton

  19-05-2019 02:57 via edmonton.citynews.ca
  Hundreds check out downtown Edmonton's new farmers market location  CityNews EdmontonHundreds of people checked out the Edmonton Downtown Farmers Market on Saturday, as it officially opened in its new location. However, over on 104 Street, ...
  
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• Alberta education minister addresses teachers’ conference

  19-05-2019 02:50 via globalnews.ca
  Sat, May 18 – Just weeks into her new role, Alberta’s education minister addressed a large group of teachers for the first time on Saturday. The Alberta Teachers’ Association annual gathering follows a contentious election campaign. As Albert Delitala reports, many in attendence worry what to expect for the year ahead.
  
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• Weather: May 18

  19-05-2019 02:46 via globalnews.ca
  Global Edmonton’s weather forecast for Sat, May 18.
  
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• Global News Hour at 6 Weekend: May 18

  19-05-2019 02:46 via globalnews.ca
  The Saturday, May 18, 2019 edition of the Global News Hour at 6. Hosted by Quinn Ohler.
  
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• Edmonton company makes paper straws

  19-05-2019 02:30 via globalnews.ca
  Sat, May 18 – There has been momentum to get rid of plastic straws, and an Edmonton business is capitalizing on that sentiment. It is one of the first companies in Canada to manufacture paper straws. And as Julia Wong reports, there is already growth on the horizon.
  
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• Cavalry edge Edmonton in battle of Alberta rivals - CBC.ca

  19-05-2019 02:27 via cbc.ca
  Cavalry edge Edmonton in battle of Alberta rivals  CBC.caCavalry FC rolled its CPL win streak to four victories in a row on Saturday courtesy of a 1-0 win over rivals FC Edmonton in the first edition of Al Classico, with ...
  
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• Alberta rancher pulls stuck calf out of badger hole

  19-05-2019 02:16 via globalnews.ca
  The animal was stuck in the hole anywhere between 12 and 20 hours.
  
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• Edmonton woman’s disappearance now being treated as suspicious: RCMP - Global News

  19-05-2019 01:59 via globalnews.ca
  Edmonton woman’s disappearance now being treated as suspicious: RCMP  Global NewsTwo days after the RCMP put out a plea for tips on the whereabouts of a missing Edmonton woman last seen in Saskatchewan, police said Friday her ...
  
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• New Eskimos receiver still facing legal matter in Ottawa - Edmonton Journal

  19-05-2019 01:22 via edmontonjournal.com
  New Eskimos receiver still facing legal matter in Ottawa  Edmonton JournalGreg Ellingson may be opening a new chapter on his career, but the Edmonton Eskimos receiver hasn't completely been able to turn the page on his time in ...
  
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• On Kevin Gravel and the eternal plight of the seventh defenceman - Edmonton Journal

  19-05-2019 00:04 via edmontonjournal.com
  On Kevin Gravel and the eternal plight of the seventh defenceman  Edmonton Journal2018-19 Edmonton Oilers in review Kevin GravelThis old goalie has a bit of a soft spot for bottom-of-the-roster players, especially those behind the blueline.
  
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