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• Officials unsure of property damage in Paddle Prairie

  30-05-2019 23:59 via globalnews.ca
  Officials from multiple agencies discuss reports of possible property damage in Paddle Prairie due to wildfire.
  
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• ‘The last 24 hours have been an extremely challenging time’: Alberta Wildfire

  30-05-2019 23:55 via globalnews.ca
  Christie Tucker from Alberta Wildfire explains the challenges crews have faced as multiple wildfires grew overnight.
  
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• Alberta’s carbon tax cut helping to fuel love for big trucks

  30-05-2019 23:52 via globalnews.ca
  A recent report from the International Energy Agency found Canadians are driving the least fuel-efficient vehicles in the world and are emitting the most CO2 per kilometre driven.
  
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• U of A research suggests bird personalities vary widely and are tough to change

  30-05-2019 23:50 via cbc.ca
  Research from the University of Alberta is fledging out the idea that birds may travel in flocks but have personalities of their own.
  
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• Alberta minister lists numerous evacuation orders and details on compensation

  30-05-2019 23:50 via globalnews.ca
  Kaycee Madu, Alberta’s minister of municipal affairs, updates evacuation notices and compensation details resulting from wildfires in the northern part of the province.
  
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• Alberta Health Services review aimed at finding savings, improving performance

  30-05-2019 23:49 via globalnews.ca
  The United Conservative Party pledged a review of Alberta Health Services to find efficiencies during its election campaign.
  
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• ‘This fight is going to be a tough one’: Alberta minister for agriculture and forestry

  30-05-2019 23:46 via globalnews.ca
  Agriculture and Forestry Minister Devin Dreeshen updates the wildfire situation in northern Alberta.
  
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• Edmonton police believe man charged with possessing child porn babysits children

  30-05-2019 23:43 via globalnews.ca
  Police announced Thursday that a 36-year-old Edmonton man has been charged with possession of child pornography and said the accused is also being investigated for an alleged sexual assault on a minor.
  
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• Take a load off: Seats from old Northlands Coliseum now for sale

  30-05-2019 23:17 via cbc.ca
  Fans of the old Northlands Coliseum now have a chance to own a little piece of history as seats from the building are available through an online sale.
  
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• Charges pending against man who ran onto WestJet aircraft, threatened crew

  30-05-2019 22:45 via cbc.ca
  A 41-year-old man is in custody after a security breach at the Edmonton International Airport. 
  
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• Man arrested after rushing boarding ramp, damaging WestJet plane at Edmonton airport - Global News

  30-05-2019 22:37 via globalnews.ca
  Man arrested after rushing boarding ramp, damaging WestJet plane at Edmonton airport  Global NewsA 41-year-old man is facing charges after he prematurely tried to board his flight and damaged the plane at the Edmonton International Airport. The incident happened on Wednesday at around 3:30 p.m. Police said the breach of security happened when a man didn’t wait for authorization to board his flight and instead ran down the boarding ramp and onto the WestJet plane. READ MORE: Edmon
  
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• Man arrested after rushing boarding ramp, damaging WestJet plane at Edmonton airport

  30-05-2019 22:37 via globalnews.ca
  The breach of security happened when a man didn't wait for permission to board his flight, and instead ran down the ramp and on to the WestJet plane, RCMP said.
  
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• Alberta Crown seeking special prosecutor to assist with UCP leadership race investigation

  30-05-2019 22:33 via globalnews.ca
  The Alberta Crown Prosecution Service is seeking an outside prosecutor to assist RCMP with an investigation into the 2017 UCP leadership election.
  
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• The up & comers in Edmonton Oilers' system are nipping at his heels, and Matt Benning knows it - Edmonton Journal

  30-05-2019 22:29 via edmontonjournal.com
  The up & comers in Edmonton Oilers' system are nipping at his heels, and Matt Benning knows it  Edmonton Journal2018-19 Edmonton Oilers in review Matt BenningThe moment that Matt Benning signed his second NHL contract last summer was the very same moment that ...
  
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• Alberta researcher suggests bird personalities vary widely and are tough to change

  30-05-2019 22:19 via globalnews.ca
  Research from the University of Alberta is putting a whole new meaning on the term bird brain.
  
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• Edmonton Eskimos Training Camp Day 12: Spotlight falls on the hopefuls in pre-season finale

  30-05-2019 22:11 via globalnews.ca
  It's the final test for those hoping to make the 2019 Edmonton Eskimos roster as the team visits the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Friday night in pre-season action.
  
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• Alberta calls in outside Crown prosecutor for alleged voter-fraud investigation

  30-05-2019 21:59 via cbc.ca
  Relenting to public pressure, the government of Premier Jason Kenney will hire an outside Crown prosecutor to advise the RCMP for its ongoing investigation into allegations of voter fraud during the 2017 UCP leadership race.
  
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• Alberta wildfires: Evacuation alerts and orders in place across the province

  30-05-2019 21:16 via globalnews.ca
  A summary of the existing evacuation orders and wildfire alerts across Alberta.
  
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• For sale: Coliseum seats going for $230 a pair - Global News

  30-05-2019 20:45 via globalnews.ca
  For sale: Coliseum seats going for $230 a pair  Global NewsIf you’ve ever wanted to own your own piece of the Coliseum, now is your chance. The seats from the old home of the Edmonton Oilers went on sale on Thursday. Fans can take home a pair of seats for $230. READ MORE: Edmonton auction to sell off thousands of Northlands items, memorabilia The seats are being sold in pairs, with about 5,000 pairs up for grabs. People can buy as many pairs as they like, with the exception of th
  
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• For sale: Coliseum seats going for $230 a pair

  30-05-2019 20:45 via globalnews.ca
  The seats from the old home of the Edmonton Oilers went on sale on Thursday.
  
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• Wildfire smoke prompts special air quality statement for Edmonton area - CBC.ca

  30-05-2019 20:30 via cbc.ca
  Wildfire smoke prompts special air quality statement for Edmonton area  CBC.caEdmonton's Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) was at 7 or "high risk" as of 6:30 a.m. Thursday.
  
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• Edmonton noon weather forecast: May 30 | Watch News Videos Online - Globalnews.ca

  30-05-2019 20:28 via globalnews.ca
  Edmonton noon weather forecast: May 30 | Watch News Videos Online  Globalnews.caWatch Edmonton noon weather forecast: May 30 Video Online, on GlobalNews.ca.
  
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• Edmonton noon weather forecast: May 30

  30-05-2019 20:28 via globalnews.ca
  Meteorologist Jesse Beyer has a weather forecast for Thursday, May 30, with a focus on air quality due to wildfires.
  
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• Out-of-control Alberta wildfire near High Level surges in size to 2,300 square kilometres

  30-05-2019 20:20 via globalnews.ca
  The Chuckegg Creek Fire ballooned in size between Wednesday and Thursday. As of 11 a.m. Thursday, it was approximately 2,300 square kilometres — or 230,000 hectares.
  
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• 630 CHED: 13th Annual Edmonton Oilers Locker Room Sale

  30-05-2019 20:14 via globalnews.ca
  It's the 13th annual year-end Locker Room Sale on Saturday June 8th from 11-2pm, and we want to see you down at Rogers Place. 
  
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• Evacuation orders expand as northern Alberta wildfires grow

  30-05-2019 20:00 via globalnews.ca
  A number of out-of-control wildfires continue to burn and grow in northern Alberta, prompting more evacuations. The Chuckegg Creek Fire, near High Level, remains the largest at 230,000 hectares.
  
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• 16 things to do this weekend in and around Edmonton - CBC.ca

  30-05-2019 20:00 via cbc.ca
  16 things to do this weekend in and around Edmonton  CBC.caJune is here and that means festivals, summer sports and family adventures are ramping up.
  
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• 16 things to do this weekend in and around Edmonton

  30-05-2019 20:00 via cbc.ca
  June is here and that means festivals, summer sports and family adventures are ramping up.
  
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• Alberta carbon tax ended, though repeal bill hasn't yet passed

  30-05-2019 19:39 via cbc.ca
  Though the bill was still in third and final reading Thursday morning, the government started making the change at 12:01 a.m., meaning fuel sellers will not longer be able to collect the tax.
  
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• Alberta ticks flourish in warm weather as researchers urge checks and tests

  30-05-2019 19:36 via cbc.ca
  Ticks are thriving in Alberta's recent warm weather, prompting researchers to urge people to submit the bugs for testing.
  
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• Alberta set to pass law to kill provincial carbon tax, as federal tax looms

  30-05-2019 19:08 via globalnews.ca
  The premier's office says that, as with all tax change announcements, it takes effect at the time it's announced, with legislation to support the change coming at a later date.
  
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• AGLC lifts moratorium on new shop licences in Alberta

  30-05-2019 19:07 via cbc.ca
  Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis has lifted the moratorium on accepting new cannabis retail applications and will once again begin issuing new licences.
  
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• 630 CHED: Edmonton Prospects Canada Day Game

  30-05-2019 19:04 via globalnews.ca
  Enjoy the fireworks from the best seat in the city this Canada Day at the Edmonton Prospects Canada Day Theme Game!
  
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• Wildfire smoke descends on Edmonton - Edmonton Journal

  30-05-2019 19:03 via edmontonjournal.com
  Wildfire smoke descends on Edmonton  Edmonton JournalYour browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available. Click here to visit our frequently asked questions about HTML5 video.
  
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• AGLC lifts moratorium on new retail cannabis licences

  30-05-2019 18:54 via globalnews.ca
  Five licences will now be issued per week using a first-in, first-out queue the AGLC has been maintaining.
  
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• Elevating Edmonton's blues scene: Danser, Garrett and Sinasacs among inductees to Blues Hall Of Fame - Edmonton Journal

  30-05-2019 18:52 via edmontonjournal.com
  Elevating Edmonton's blues scene: Danser, Garrett and Sinasacs among inductees to Blues Hall Of Fame  Edmonton JournalI just felt the music going on here should be documented. It would have been a shame if we didn't share it.” — Dan Sinasac, DanLyn Studios.
  
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• 630 CHED: Run for Pyper

  30-05-2019 18:22 via globalnews.ca
  Come out to Spruce Grove on July 27th for the Run for Pyper, featuring a concert performance from Dean Brody while supporting a great cause!
  
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• Homes reportedly destroyed by wildfire in northern Alberta Métis settlement

  30-05-2019 17:37 via cbc.ca
  The massive wildfire burning near High Level, Alta., is reported to have destroyed homes in the Paddle Prairie Mé​​​​​​​tis Settlement, says Lori Wanuch, vice chair for the settlement council.
  
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• ‘You killed me too:’ Mother of slain Calgary Stampeder Mylan Hicks addresses killer in court

  30-05-2019 17:21 via globalnews.ca
  A sentencing hearing began Thursday for a man convicted of second-degree murder in the death of a Calgary Stampeders football player.
  
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• Sentencing hearing begins for man convicted in death of Calgary Stampeders player Mylan Hicks

  30-05-2019 17:21 via globalnews.ca
  A sentencing hearing is scheduled to begin Thursday for a man convicted of second-degree murder in the death of a Calgary Stampeders football player.
  
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• Canadian life expectancy has stopped rising because of the opioid crisis: Statistics Canada

  30-05-2019 17:07 via globalnews.ca
  For the first time in decades, Canadians' life expectancy has stopped increasing.
  
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• Fainting during pregnancy might signal future problems, U of A study shows

  30-05-2019 17:00 via cbc.ca
  New research out of the University of Alberta showed link between fainting during pregnancy and negative health outcomes for the women and their babies.
  
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• 'Infill can be beautiful': City announces winner of 'missing middle' design competition

  30-05-2019 16:00 via cbc.ca
  A new Calgary based development group has been named the winner of the city's 'Missing Middle' Infill Design Competition. Part & Parcel will build on five parcels of land in the Spruce Avenue neighbourhood.
  
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• Wildfires force more evacuations in remote northern Alberta communities

  30-05-2019 15:51 via cbc.ca
  People in a remote area 128 kilometres west of Fort McMurray have been ordered to leave their homes because of an approaching wildfire.
  
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• Wildfire smoke prompts special air quality statement for Edmonton area

  30-05-2019 15:45 via cbc.ca
  Edmonton's Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) was at 7 or "high risk" as of 6:30 a.m. Thursday. 
  
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• Special air quality statements issued in Edmonton, much of Alberta due to wildfire smoke

  30-05-2019 15:17 via globalnews.ca
  Environment Canada issued special air quality statements from the Edmonton region all to the northern tip of the province due to smoke from the wildfires.
  
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• Edmonton early morning weather and smoke update for Thursday, May 30, 2019 | Watch News Videos Online - Globalnews.ca

  30-05-2019 15:07 via globalnews.ca
  Edmonton early morning weather and smoke update for Thursday, May 30, 2019 | Watch News Videos Online  Globalnews.caWatch Edmonton early morning weather and smoke update for Thursday, May 30, 2019 Video Online, on GlobalNews.ca.
  
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• Edmonton early morning weather and smoke update for Thursday, May 30, 2019

  30-05-2019 15:07 via globalnews.ca
  Here’s Mike Sobel’s Thursday, May 30, 2019 early morning weather forecast and air quality update for Edmonton, Alberta and the surrounding area.
  
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• 'From now on, you're going to talk': Why Colten Boushie's cousin decided to speak out

  30-05-2019 15:00 via cbc.ca
  Jade Tootoosis, a sister to Colten Boushie, has become a spokesperson for their family as they call for legal and political action from government leaders and at the United Nations. It was a decision she did not make alone.
  
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• Edmonton researcher to lead study on CBD's role in athletic performance - CBC.ca

  30-05-2019 14:00 via cbc.ca
  Edmonton researcher to lead study on CBD's role in athletic performance  CBC.caA new research initiative led by Edmonton-based Aurora Cannabis will look at whether cannabidiol (CBD) could help athletes with their performance and ...
  
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