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• Kenney says Alberta can live with C-69 following Senate amendments

  23-05-2019 23:30 via cbc.ca
  Alberta Premier Jason Kenney and the leaders of the three other major parties in the province say they're now prepared to accept the federal Liberal government's controversial bill overhauling the environmental assessment process — after the Senate made a series of amendments that removed sections seen as an affront to the oilpatch.
  
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• In reversal, Jason Kenney now says Alberta can live with amended C-69 environmental assessment bill

  23-05-2019 23:30 via cbc.ca
  Alberta Premier Jason Kenney and the leaders of the three other provincial parties are offering an olive branch to the Trudeau government on C-69, saying they're now prepared to accept the controversial overhaul of Canada's environmental assessment process — as long as the Senate's amendments are part of it.
  
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• In major reversal, Jason Kenney now says Alberta can live with amended C-69 environmental assessment bill

  23-05-2019 23:30 via cbc.ca
  Alberta Premier Jason Kenney and the leaders of the three other provincial parties are offering an olive branch to the Trudeau government on C-69, saying they're now prepared to accept the controversial overhaul of Canada's environmental assessment process — as long as the Senate's amendments are part of it.
  
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• Edmonton Oilers sign up fast-skating Swedish attacker Joakim Nygard, Swedish sources report - Edmonton Journal

  23-05-2019 23:06 via edmontonjournal.com
  Edmonton Oilers sign up fast-skating Swedish attacker Joakim Nygard, Swedish sources report  Edmonton JournalThe Edmonton Oilers have signed up small, speedy Swedish attacker Joakim Nygard, report Swedish hockey sources.Here's what Uffe Bodin of Sweden's ...
  
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• Edmonton band nêhiyawak tests out a one-of-a-kind synthesizer at the National Music Centre

  23-05-2019 22:30 via cbc.ca
  When Edmonton-based Cree band nêhiyawak had the chance to play a one-of-a-kind synthesizer during their residency at the National Music Centre, they knew it had the power to transform their sound.
  
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• Stettler County and developer clash over stop work order for controversial RV park

  23-05-2019 21:56 via cbc.ca
  Stettler County has issued a stop work order on a controversial RV park on the shores of Buffalo Lake due to what it calls serious concerns over the health and safety of users and possible harm to the environment. 
  
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• Edmonton school bus crashes into retaining wall, injuring 11 students and driver - CBC News

  23-05-2019 21:53 via cbc.ca
  Edmonton school bus crashes into retaining wall, injuring 11 students and driver  CBC NewsEleven students and the driver of a school bus were taken to hospital Thursday morning after it crashed into a retaining wall on Whitemud Drive in Edmonton.
  
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• Worker at CFB Edmonton school charged with sexual assault of student - CBC.ca

  23-05-2019 21:50 via cbc.ca
  Worker at CFB Edmonton school charged with sexual assault of student  CBC.caA sexual assault charge has been laid against a contract maintenance worker in a school at Canadian Forces Base Edmonton.
  
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• Worker at CFB Edmonton school charged with sexual assault of student

  23-05-2019 21:50 via cbc.ca
  A sexual assault charge has been laid against a contract maintenance worker in a school at Canadian Forces Base Edmonton.
  
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• Edmonton Eskimos offering free admission to Sunday’s game for wildfire evacuees

  23-05-2019 20:16 via globalnews.ca
  The Edmonton Eskimos are offering free admission to Sunday's game to residents of High Level evacuated due to the wildfire burning nearby.
  
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• 127 Street permanently closed at Anthony Henday Drive

  23-05-2019 20:13 via globalnews.ca
  Changes are coming to how drivers access Anthony Henday Drive in south Edmonton. 127 Street access at the ring road is permanently closed.
  
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• Worker at Alberta military base school charged with sexual assault - Global News

  23-05-2019 20:10 via globalnews.ca
  Worker at Alberta military base school charged with sexual assault  Global NewsA sexual assault charge has been laid against a contract maintenance worker in a school at Canadian Forces Base Edmonton.
  
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• Worker at Alberta military base school charged with sexual assault

  23-05-2019 20:10 via globalnews.ca
  A sexual assault charge has been laid against a contract maintenance worker in a school at Canadian Forces Base Edmonton.
  
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• Carly Rae Jepsen announces 13-date Canadian tour

  23-05-2019 20:07 via globalnews.ca
  the 'Dedicated' album is now available worldwide.
  
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• Alberta Beach Church fire was arson: RCMP - Edmonton Journal

  23-05-2019 20:03 via edmontonjournal.com
  Alberta Beach Church fire was arson: RCMP  Edmonton JournalPolice west of Edmonton are turning to the public to help capture a church arsonist.The Zion United Church at Alberta Beach, about 74 kilometres west of ...
  
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• Social Seen: Dark Matters: Game On! - Edmonton Journal

  23-05-2019 19:59 via edmontonjournal.com
  Social Seen: Dark Matters: Game On!  Edmonton JournalDark Matters: Game On!Where: Telus World of Science EdmontonWhen: May 16What: Game-themed adults-only night at Telus World of ScienceFeaturing: ...
  
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• 127 Street access at Anthony Henday Drive permanently closed - Global News

  23-05-2019 19:50 via globalnews.ca
  127 Street access at Anthony Henday Drive permanently closed  Global NewsConstruction season has hit Edmonton hard this year with the permanent closure of the 127 Street access to Anthony Henday Drive on the city's south side.
  
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• 127 Street access at Anthony Henday Drive permanently closed

  23-05-2019 19:50 via globalnews.ca
  Construction season has hit Edmonton hard this year with the permanent closure of the 127 Street access to Anthony Henday Drive on the city's south side.
  
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• Shell Quest carbon capture and storage project reaches milestone of 4M tonnes

  23-05-2019 19:27 via globalnews.ca
  Shell Canada says the Quest carbon capture project near Edmonton has reached the milestone of four million tonnes of stored carbon dioxide, equivalent to the annual emissions of about one million cars.
  
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• 11 children injured after school bus crashes into retaining wall on Edmonton freeway - CTV News

  23-05-2019 19:22 via ctvnews.ca
  11 children injured after school bus crashes into retaining wall on Edmonton freeway  CTV NewsEDMONTON -- Twelve people, including 11 children, were taken to hospital Thursday morning after a school bus crash on one of Edmonton's busiest freeways.
  
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• School bus crash in Edmonton sends 12 to hospital, 2 with broken bones - Toronto Star

  23-05-2019 19:18 via thestar.com
  School bus crash in Edmonton sends 12 to hospital, 2 with broken bones  Toronto StarEDMONTON—Twelve people, including 11 children, were taken to hospital Thursday morning after a school bus crash on one of Edmonton's busiest freeways.
  
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• Fast-skating Swedish attacker Joakim Nygard to choose between Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames - Edmonton Journal

  23-05-2019 19:15 via edmontonjournal.com
  Fast-skating Swedish attacker Joakim Nygard to choose between Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames  Edmonton JournalThe Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames are reportedly highest on the list of small, speedy Swedish attacker Joakim Nygard, reports Uffe Bodin of Sweden's ...
  
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• ‘Extensive’ damages to Alberta Beach church after arson: RCMP

  23-05-2019 19:04 via globalnews.ca
  RCMP said the fire was set at the Zion United Church on May 10.
  
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• Alberta Beach church heavily damaged by arson fire

  23-05-2019 18:59 via cbc.ca
  The Zion United Church in Alberta Beach was extensively damaged earlier this month by a fire investigators say was deliberately set.
  
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• Alberta NDP file fundraising ethics complaint against Premier Jason Kenney

  23-05-2019 18:55 via cbc.ca
  The Opposition NDP filed an ethics complaint against Premier Jason Kenney on the second day of the legislative session Wednesday, alleging he improperly used the office of the premier in fundraising letters.
  
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• School bus crashes into retaining wall along Edmonton’s Whitemud Drive

  23-05-2019 18:53 via globalnews.ca
  Eleven kids and on adult were injured when a school bus crashed into a retaining wall along Whitemud Drive. Here is a look at the scene from the Global 1 News helicopter.
  
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• Edmonton homicide detectives probe suspicious death, suspect in custody - Edmonton Journal

  23-05-2019 18:52 via edmontonjournal.com
  Edmonton homicide detectives probe suspicious death, suspect in custody  Edmonton JournalEdmonton homicide detectives are investigating the suspicious death of a 36-year-old man found on the city's northside Wednesday.Around 6:05 p.m., police ...
  
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• 'Thankful for the community': High Level evacuees finding refuge in La Crete - Edmonton Journal

  23-05-2019 18:34 via edmontonjournal.com
  'Thankful for the community': High Level evacuees finding refuge in La Crete  Edmonton JournalLa Crete — A thick haze from the Chuckegg Creek wildfire has settled southeast over the town of La Crete, now offering refuge to hundreds of High Level ...
  
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• School bus crash in Edmonton sends several children to hospital - CityNews Edmonton

  23-05-2019 18:15 via edmonton.citynews.ca
  School bus crash in Edmonton sends several children to hospital  CityNews EdmontonEDMONTON – A bus crash on Edmonton's Whitemud Drive has sent 11 children to hospital. Edmonton police say the crash happened around 8:30 Thursday ...
  
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• Edmonton school bus crashes into retaining wall, injuring 11 students and driver

  23-05-2019 18:14 via cbc.ca
  Twelve people were taken to hospital this morning after a school bus crashed into a retaining wall on one of Edmonton's busiest roads.
  
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• 12 injured in school bus crash on Whitemud

  23-05-2019 18:14 via cbc.ca
  Twelve people were taken to hospital Thursday morning after a school bus crashed into a retaining wall on Whitemud Drive.
  
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• 11 kids taken to hospital after school bus crash on Edmonton’s Whitemud Drive

  23-05-2019 18:05 via globalnews.ca
  Twenty-three children were on board the bus when it crashed into a concrete retaining wall.
  
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• Rossdale redevelopment plans to create 'special destination,' city says

  23-05-2019 18:03 via cbc.ca
  The City of Edmonton has unveiled redevelopment plans for the River Crossing project in Rossdale. It includes a promenade along the river and repurposing the power plant.
  
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• Red Deer RCMP looking for next of kin after urn found in river

  23-05-2019 17:31 via globalnews.ca
  The urn was found along the walking path of the Red Deer River on the north side on Riverside Drive. 
  
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• Amateur sports event Edmonton Corporate Challenge enters 28th year

  23-05-2019 16:50 via globalnews.ca
  Liane Cournoyer with the Edmonton and area Corporate Challenge shares details on how you and your coworkers can get involved in the amateur sports event.
  
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• Slave Lake opens doors to High Level fire evacuees

  23-05-2019 16:45 via cbc.ca
  A mandatory evacuation order remains in place for the town of High Level and parts of Mackenzie County.
  
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• Alberta town evacuated 8 years ago opens doors to High Level fire evacuees

  23-05-2019 16:45 via cbc.ca
  A mandatory evacuation order remains in place for the town of High Level and parts of Mackenzie County.
  
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• High Level wildfire crews fight fire with fire to protect Alberta town

  23-05-2019 16:05 via globalnews.ca
  The town of High Level says a successful controlled burn was carried out Wednesday to help keep a raging nearby wildfire at bay from the northern Alberta community.
  
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• Thursday morning High Level wildfire update after controlled burn

  23-05-2019 15:02 via globalnews.ca
  Sarah Kraus joined Global News Morning Edmonton live Thursday morning from High Level with an update on the wildfire burning a few kilometres out of town, which forced the evacuation to be extended.
  
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• Edmonton weather: Risk of thunderstorms tonight, fingers crossed! - Edmonton Journal

  23-05-2019 14:57 via edmontonjournal.com
  Edmonton weather: Risk of thunderstorms tonight, fingers crossed!  Edmonton JournalA look at today's Edmonton weather by Environment Canada.Thursday morning temperatures at the Edmonton Blatchford station measured 12.5 C with calm ...
  
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• Why do major concerts keep cancelling on Edmonton? A local promoter has some ideas. - CBC.ca

  23-05-2019 14:00 via cbc.ca
  Why do major concerts keep cancelling on Edmonton? A local promoter has some ideas.  CBC.caAccident, illness and a last minute schedule change are among the reasons major performers have given for cancelling recent shows in Edmonton.
  
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• Why do major concerts keep cancelling on Edmonton? A local promoter has some ideas.

  23-05-2019 14:00 via cbc.ca
  Accident, illness and a last minute schedule change are among the reasons major performers have given for cancelling recent shows in Edmonton.
  
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• Thursday's letters: Wrong to compare canola spat to massacre - Edmonton Journal

  23-05-2019 14:00 via edmontonjournal.com
  Thursday's letters: Wrong to compare canola spat to massacre  Edmonton JournalRe. “Canada having its 'Tank Man” moment now,” Opinion, May 21I strongly object to Rick Peterson co-opting the Tiananmen Square protest of 1989 to promote ...
  
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• Loved ones honour Alberta mother of five killed in hit-and-run

  23-05-2019 14:00 via cbc.ca
  Loved ones of a mother of five killed in a fatal hit and run last week on Sunchild First Nation are burying Debbie Bird Thursday, and looking for justice.
  
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• Editorial: Betting on tourism - Edmonton Journal

  23-05-2019 14:00 via edmontonjournal.com
  Editorial: Betting on tourism  Edmonton JournalFor a country whose citizens criss-cross the globe to holiday abroad, Canada could do a lot better in enticing foreign visitors to return the favour. Canada used to ...
  
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• Edmonton early morning weather forecast: Thursday, May 23, 2019

  23-05-2019 13:10 via globalnews.ca
  Here’s Phil Darlington’s Thursday, May 23, 2019 early morning weather forecast for Edmonton, Alberta and the surrounding area.
  
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• Oil Spills podcast: Edmonton Oilers out with coaches old - Edmonton Journal

  23-05-2019 11:00 via edmontonjournal.com
  Oil Spills podcast: Edmonton Oilers out with coaches old  Edmonton JournalHockey beat writer Jim Matheson and host Craig Ellingson are talking about coaches and the Edmonton Oilers.There are old ones. Specifically:Craig McTavish ...
  
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• Trudeau exonerates Chief Poundmaker, apologizes for treason conviction

  23-05-2019 10:00 via cbc.ca
  Members of a Saskatchewan First Nation say they've waited decades for their famous chief's treason conviction to be wiped away. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau did just that today.
  
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• Trudeau exonerates Chief Poundmaker, apologizes for conviction

  23-05-2019 10:00 via cbc.ca
  Members of a Saskatchewan First Nation say they've waited decades for their famous chief's treason conviction to be wiped away. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau did just that today.
  
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• REVIEW: Alessia Cara inspires little girls in Edmonton - Gig City

  23-05-2019 08:28 via gigcity.ca
  REVIEW: Alessia Cara inspires little girls in Edmonton  Gig CityOnce the 22-year-old star started high-fiving and clasping hands with all the girls in the front row of the Jubilee Auditorium, everyone wanted a piece of her.
  
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