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• Another fine in UCP 'kamikaze' investigation brings total to $75,500

  05-06-2019 23:53 via cbc.ca
  Another person has been fined by Alberta's election commissioner for donating money that was not his own to the United Conservative Party leadership campaign of Jeff Callaway. 
  
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• Edmonton cousin of ISIS recruits argues case to extradite him to U.S. relies on hearsay - CBC.ca

  05-06-2019 23:44 via cbc.ca
  Edmonton cousin of ISIS recruits argues case to extradite him to U.S. relies on hearsay  CBC.caThe case to extradite an Edmonton man accused of financing his ISIS cousins relies on hearsay and unreliable witnesses, the Court of Appeal of Alberta heard ...
  
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• Edmonton cousin of ISIS recruits argues case to extradite him to U.S. relies on hearsay

  05-06-2019 23:44 via cbc.ca
  The case for the extradition of an Edmonton man accused of financing his ISIS cousins relies on hearsay and unreliable witnesses, the Court of Appeal of Alberta heard Wednesday.
  
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• 630 CHED: Santa & Friends Summer Sale

  05-06-2019 23:18 via globalnews.ca
  Ever wonder what happens to the items donated to 630 CHED Santas Anonymous that we cannot gift?
  
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• Stephan trial: father questions paramedic care in toddler son’s meningitis death

  05-06-2019 23:14 via globalnews.ca
  David and Collet Stephan are facing a second trial in the 2012 bacterial meningitis death of their toddler son.
  
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• Busy downtown intersection to close for 6 weeks for LRT construction

  05-06-2019 22:54 via cbc.ca
  One of downtown Edmonton's busiest intersections is about to close to make room for LRT construction.
  
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• Alberta introduces amended Education Act, Opposition says LGBTQ kids at risk

  05-06-2019 22:54 via globalnews.ca
  Alberta is overhauling its framework rules of grade-school education for the first time in a generation, but the Opposition NDP says it's just a cover to out gay kids and expose them to harm.
  
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• Edmonton woman reflects on positive impact of Tim Hortons summer camp - Global News

  05-06-2019 22:52 via globalnews.ca
  Edmonton woman reflects on positive impact of Tim Hortons summer camp  Global NewsEach year, approximately 180 kids from Edmonton go to Tim Hortons Camp. Over the past four decades, more than 275000 campers have attended at no cost to ...
  
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• Edmonton woman reflects on positive impact of Tim Hortons summer camp

  05-06-2019 22:50 via globalnews.ca
  Each year, approximately 180 kids from Edmonton go to Tim Hortons Camp. Over the past four decades, more than 275,000 campers have attended at no cost to their families.
  
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• Premiers Kenney, Moe to work together on rig rules as they meet in Saskatchewan

  05-06-2019 22:34 via globalnews.ca
  Both premiers said they are confident the federal government will approve the stalled construction of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion by the June 18 deadline.
  
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• Privacy laws will protect LGBTQ students, UCP says as amended Education Act introduced

  05-06-2019 21:52 via cbc.ca
  The Alberta government says privacy legislation will prevent LGBTQ students in gay-straight alliances from being outed, despite proposed changes in education legislation that would end protections enacted by the previous NDP government.
  
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• Wood Buffalo councillors split on support for Fort McMurray camp moratorium

  05-06-2019 21:11 via cbc.ca
  A tie-vote Tuesday night at Wood Buffalo council means a proposed moratorium on work camps within 75 kilometres of Fort McMurray will move forward.
  
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• Edmonton looking at SNC-Lavalin to build Valley Line West LRT - CBC.ca

  05-06-2019 20:25 via cbc.ca
  Edmonton looking at SNC-Lavalin to build Valley Line West LRT  CBC.caQuebec engineering giant SNC-Lavalin, embroiled in a major Canadian political scandal, is on a shortlist of teams bidding to build Edmonton's Valley Line West ...
  
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• Edmonton looking at SNC-Lavalin to build Valley Line West LRT

  05-06-2019 20:25 via cbc.ca
  Quebec engineering giant SNC-Lavalin, embroiled in a major Canadian political scandal, is on a shortlist of teams bidding to build Edmonton’s Valley Line West LRT.
  
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• Ranchers step forward to conserve land next to Waterton Lakes National Park

  05-06-2019 20:14 via globalnews.ca
  The ranch was established in 1935 by Otto Hansen, who had emigrated from Denmark to Canada.
  
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• Woman sexually assaulted in field in southwest Edmonton’s Terwillegar area

  05-06-2019 20:03 via globalnews.ca
  The 18-year-old woman was eventually able to fight off her attacker, who police said may have sustained an injury to his genitals.
  
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• Woman sexually assaulted while walking through southwest Edmonton field

  05-06-2019 20:02 via cbc.ca
  Edmonton police are investigating after an 18-year-old woman was sexually assaulted Friday night while walking through a field in the city’s southwest.
  
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• Woman sexually assaulted in field in Terwillegar Towne: EPS

  05-06-2019 20:00 via globalnews.ca
  An 18-year-old woman was allegedly sexually assaulted in a dry pond near Rabbit Hill Road and 23 Avenue in southwest Edmonton’s Terwillegar Towne area this past weekend.
  
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• Parents charged with child endangerment after ALERT drug bust in west Edmonton - Global News

  05-06-2019 19:52 via globalnews.ca
  Parents charged with child endangerment after ALERT drug bust in west Edmonton  Global NewsAn Edmonton couple is facing child endangerment charges, among others, after police said there were children in the home with firearms present and while the ...
  
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• Man who can't work due to disability says $100K Calgary treasure hunt win 'doesn't feel real' - CBC.ca

  05-06-2019 19:52 via cbc.ca
  Man who can't work due to disability says $100K Calgary treasure hunt win 'doesn't feel real'  CBC.caA treasure hunt that sent Calgarians scurrying around the city in search of a reported $100000 prize has come to an end.
  
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• Recommendations 'must be acted upon,' Alberta child advocate says

  05-06-2019 19:29 via cbc.ca
  The latest report from Alberta’s child and youth advocate recounts the heartbreaking stories of another nine children who died during a six-month period last year while their families were involved with the child welfare system.
  
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• Senate committee says oil tanker ban off B.C. targets Alberta, divides country

  05-06-2019 19:21 via globalnews.ca
  The Senate's transportation and communications committee says the bill is a cynical, intentional bid to cripple the economy of Prairie provinces, particularly Alberta, and curry political favour elsewhere in the country.
  
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• Parents charged with child endangerment after ALERT drug bust in west Edmonton

  05-06-2019 19:01 via globalnews.ca
  Children lived in one of the homes searched by police, ALERT said. Inside, officers found loaded hand guns and about $300,000 worth of drugs.
  
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• Density, traffic concerns with proposed affordable housing plan for south Edmonton

  05-06-2019 18:42 via cbc.ca
  Some residents in the south Edmonton neighbourhood of Keheewin are worried about traffic and children's safety if a proposed affordable housing development is approved for their area.
  
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• Indigenous group from Alberta adds rival bid for Trans Mountain pipeline

  05-06-2019 18:38 via globalnews.ca
  Alberta's Iron Coalition is the second Indigenous group to bid on the Trans Mountain pipeline.
  
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• Rival Indigenous bidder for Trans Mountain pipeline cautiously welcomed

  05-06-2019 18:36 via cbc.ca
  The British Columbia director for a First Nations consortium planning to buy a majority stake in the Trans Mountain pipeline says the emergence of a rival Alberta Indigenous bidder raises concerns about weakening his group's all-inclusive bid.
  
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• Rival all-Alberta Indigenous coalition sets sights on Trans Mountain pipeline

  05-06-2019 18:36 via cbc.ca
  An Indigenous bidder for the Trans Mountain pipeline system is sending formal invitations to all Metis and First Nations groups in Alberta to assemble a provincewide coalition.
  
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• Sask.'s Moe, Alberta's Kenney reaffirm strong opposition to federal carbon tax at Weyburn oil and gas show

  05-06-2019 17:44 via cbc.ca
  Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe and his cabinet were in Weyburn Wednesday, meeting with newly elected Alberta Premier Jason Kenney.
  
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• Moe and Kenney reaffirm strong opposition to federal carbon tax at Weyburn oil and gas show

  05-06-2019 17:44 via cbc.ca
  Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe and his cabinet were in Weyburn Wednesday meeting with newly elected Alberta Premier Jason Kenney.
  
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• Kenney to meet with Saskatchewan premier, cabinet at oil and gas show in Weyburn

  05-06-2019 17:44 via cbc.ca
  Premier Scott Moe and Alberta Premier Jason Kenney will meet in Weyburn today. Kenney is in Sask. to promote Alberta industry.
  
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• Edmonton couple charged with child endangerment in drug bust

  05-06-2019 17:34 via cbc.ca
  An Edmonton couple have been charged with child endangerment after nearly three kilograms of cocaine and two loaded handguns were seized from two west Edmonton homes.
  
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• Jesse Puljujarvi's agent denies Edmonton Oilers player has signed with KHL - Edmonton Journal

  05-06-2019 17:33 via edmontonjournal.com
  Jesse Puljujarvi's agent denies Edmonton Oilers player has signed with KHL  Edmonton JournalThis in from Chris Johnston of Sportsnet: “The report circulating about Jesse Puljujarvi signing a KHL contract with Jokerit is 'totally inaccurate,' according to his ...
  
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• Killer of Calgary Stampeder Mylan Hicks to learn how long he must wait to seek parole

  05-06-2019 17:14 via globalnews.ca
  The killer of a Calgary Stampeders football player is to find out today how long he must wait before he can seek parole.
  
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• Killer of Calgary Stampeder Mylan Hicks must serve 18 years before applying for parole

  05-06-2019 17:14 via globalnews.ca
  Nelson Lugela, 21, received an automatic life sentence and it was left to the court to determine his parole ineligibility period.
  
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• Sentencing decision Wednesday for Calgary couple convicted in toddler’s infection death

  05-06-2019 16:55 via globalnews.ca
  A Calgary mother and father convicted in the death of their 14-month-old son are to learn their sentences today.
  
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• Calgary couple Jennifer and Jeromie Clark sentenced 32 months in toddler’s infection death

  05-06-2019 16:55 via globalnews.ca
  A Calgary mother and father convicted in the death of their 14-month-old son are to learn their sentences today.
  
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• Edmonton Humane Society: Berry & Frakas

  05-06-2019 16:51 via globalnews.ca
  In our Adopt a Pet segment with the Edmonton Humane Society, we meet Berry the deaf boxer-cross dog and Frakas the four-year-old male cat.
  
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• Trial delayed for pair charged in death of toddler found near Edmonton church

  05-06-2019 16:43 via globalnews.ca
  The trial for Joey Crier, an Edmonton man charged in the death of his 19-month-old son, has been delayed because the accused's lawyer withdrew her counsel.
  
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• Trial begins Wednesday for pair charged in death of toddler found near Edmonton church

  05-06-2019 16:43 via globalnews.ca
  The trial begins Wednesday at the Edmonton law courts for Joey Crier and Tasha-Lee Mack, who are charged in the death of Crier's 19-month-old son Anthony Raine.
  
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• Pair charged in death of toddler found near Edmonton church to have separate trials

  05-06-2019 16:43 via globalnews.ca
  The trial for Joey Crier, an Edmonton man charged in the death of his 19-month-old son, has been delayed because the accused's lawyer withdrew her counsel.
  
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• Motorcycle Ride for Dad to raise money for prostate cancer research and awareness in Edmonton

  05-06-2019 16:12 via globalnews.ca
  Every year motorcyclists hit the road to raise money and awareness for prostate cancer research. Terry Willisko and Sandy Reimers share more details about the 13th Motorcycle Ride for Dad in Edmonton.
  
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• Nail Yakupov back to NHL? He makes little sense for the Edmonton Oilers - Edmonton Journal

  05-06-2019 16:03 via edmontonjournal.com
  Nail Yakupov back to NHL? He makes little sense for the Edmonton Oilers  Edmonton JournalThere's been talk of Nail Yakupov giving it another go in the NHL, but I can't see how he makes sense with the Edmonton Oilers.Indeed, Yakupov is just one of ...
  
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• Opinion | The cat-and-mouse game of Alberta's ethics investigations

  05-06-2019 16:00 via cbc.ca
  If political parties are truly serious about ethics investigations and the role of ethics commissioners, they need to come together to make real, effective changes.
  
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• Buy a coffee and help kids on Tim Hortons Camp Day

  05-06-2019 15:51 via globalnews.ca
  When you buy a coffee on Wednesday at Tim Hortons, you can help change a life. Margeaux Maron explains what Camp Day is and how the money helps send disadvantaged and low-income children to camp.
  
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• Ask the Doctor: Explaining ALS

  05-06-2019 15:43 via globalnews.ca
  In our Ask the Doctor segment,Dr. Sarah Burton-Macleod explains what ALS – also known as motor neurone disease (MND) or Lou Gehrig’s disease – is and what it does to the body.
  
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• ‘Teardown: Rebuilding Democracy from the Ground Up’ by Dave Meslin

  05-06-2019 15:23 via globalnews.ca
  In his new book, Dave Meslin argues our democracy is a train wreck, but he offers a remedy to turn the tide of apathy. He joined Shaye Ganam to talk about his solution to rebuild democracy from the ground up.
  
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• Edmonton turning parking lots into downtown park - Turf & Rec

  05-06-2019 15:17 via turfandrec.com
  Edmonton turning parking lots into downtown park  Turf & RecJune 5, 2019 – A reversal of the norm is about to take place in Edmonton. Four existing downtown parking lots will be transformed into a 1.25-hectare...
  
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• Edmonton mom warns about Fisher-Price soothing seat after baby gets stuck - CBC.ca

  05-06-2019 15:00 via cbc.ca
  Edmonton mom warns about Fisher-Price soothing seat after baby gets stuck  CBC.caAn Edmonton mother is warning other parents after her infant got stuck in a Fisher-Price soothing seat.
  
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• Edmonton mom warns about Fisher-Price soothing seat after baby gets stuck

  05-06-2019 15:00 via cbc.ca
  An Edmonton mother is warning other parents after her infant got stuck in a Fisher-Price soothing seat.
  
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• Edmonton weather: Rain on the brain, he said, rhyming - Edmonton Journal

  05-06-2019 14:54 via edmontonjournal.com
  Edmonton weather: Rain on the brain, he said, rhyming  Edmonton JournalA look at today's Edmonton weather by Environment Canada.Wednesday morning temperatures at the Edmonton Blatchford station measured 6.3 C with 4 km/h ...
  
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