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• NHL free agency roundup: Canadiens sign Sebastian Aho to $42.3M offer sheet

  01-07-2019 23:51 via globalnews.ca
  Hurricanes GM Don Waddell says team officials will discuss whether to match the offer sheet the Canadiens tendered to restricted free agent forward Sebastian Aho.
  
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• Alberta police watchdog probing Edmonton incident in which man went into medical distress

  01-07-2019 23:45 via globalnews.ca
  The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team confirmed to Global News on Monday that it is investigating an incident involving police that occurred in Edmonton on Friday night in which a man went into medical distress.
  
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• Edmonton welcomes 49 new Canadians during rainy celebrations - Edmonton Journal

  01-07-2019 23:14 via edmontonjournal.com
  Edmonton welcomes 49 new Canadians during rainy celebrations  Edmonton JournalThe smiles and celebrations of Canada Day couldn't be dampened by the rain as Edmonton welcomed 49 new Canadians outside the legislature grounds ...
  
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• 2 tornadoes touch down in Saskatchewan provincial park

  01-07-2019 23:10 via globalnews.ca
  Environment Canada says two tornadoes touched down in Meadow Lake Provincial Park on June 29.
  
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• New lawsuit challenges U.S. approvals of Keystone XL pipeline

  01-07-2019 23:08 via globalnews.ca
  Environmentalists asked a federal judge on Monday to cancel approvals issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the Keystone XL oil pipeline from Canada, opening another front in the legal fight over a long-delayed energy project that U.S. President Donald Trump has tried to push through to completion.
  
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• New Edmonton Oilers G.M. Ken Holland takes an ultra-conservative approach to 2019 UFA crop - Edmonton Journal

  01-07-2019 23:06 via edmontonjournal.com
  New Edmonton Oilers G.M. Ken Holland takes an ultra-conservative approach to 2019 UFA crop  Edmonton JournalMore evidence of the changing of the guard at the helm of the Edmonton Oilers on full display this Canada Day.We saw new General Manager Ken Holland take ...
  
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• Ken Holland confirms Edmonton Oilers have signed veteran Swiss forward Gaetan Haas - Edmonton Journal

  01-07-2019 22:55 via edmontonjournal.com
  Ken Holland confirms Edmonton Oilers have signed veteran Swiss forward Gaetan Haas  Edmonton JournalLast week's hot rumour is this week's news, as Ken Holland opened his press conference with confirmation that 27-year-old Swiss centre Gaetan Haas is in the ...
  
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• Montana governor says he’s open to idea of supporting Keystone XL pipeline

  01-07-2019 21:43 via globalnews.ca
  Montana Gov. Steve Bullock said Monday during an online meeting about climate change that he's open to supporting the Keystone XL pipeline "if it's done right,'' a departure from other Democratic presidential candidates who condemn the proposed oil line from Canada as an environmental threat.
  
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• Right-winger Alex Chiasson back in Edmonton Oilers fold - Edmonton Journal

  01-07-2019 20:46 via edmontonjournal.com
  Right-winger Alex Chiasson back in Edmonton Oilers fold  Edmonton JournalAlex Chiasson, who was grateful to get $650000 after being on a training camp tryout last fall, was rewarded for his career 22-goal season with a two-year deal ...
  
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• Construction worker shot in suspected road rage case in Calgary

  01-07-2019 20:07 via globalnews.ca
  According to Calgary police, the driver of an SUV became upset with the slow speed of another driver travelling ahead of him in a construction zone.
  
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• Edmonton Oilers add goalie Mike Smith in NHL free agency

  01-07-2019 19:47 via globalnews.ca
  The Edmonton Oilers have signed goaltender Mike Smith to a one-year contract.
  
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• The Edmonton Oilers re-sign UFA winger Alex Chiasson on 2-year deal - Edmonton Journal

  01-07-2019 19:21 via edmontonjournal.com
  The Edmonton Oilers re-sign UFA winger Alex Chiasson on 2-year deal  Edmonton JournalThe Edmonton Oilers have brought back Alex Chiasson, one of the few players on the roster last year that exceeded expectations. It's a 2-year deal at $2.15m ...
  
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• The most patriotic Canadian? Edmonton man shows off hundreds of Maple Leafs - CTV News

  01-07-2019 18:24 via edmonton.ctvnews.ca
  The most patriotic Canadian? Edmonton man shows off hundreds of Maple Leafs  CTV NewsRene McKale owns a level of Canadian pride that's impossible to ignore.
  
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• Swimmer, paddleboarder go missing in separate possible drownings

  01-07-2019 17:43 via cbc.ca
  Two men in their early 20s have gone missing after while on the water in Alberta over the weekend.
  
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• Swimmer, paddleboarder drown in Alberta over long weekend

  01-07-2019 17:43 via cbc.ca
  Two men in their early 20s have gone missing after while on the water in Alberta over the weekend.
  
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• 3 men presumed drowned in Alberta over long weekend

  01-07-2019 17:43 via cbc.ca
  Two men in their 20s and one man in his 30s are presumed drowned after falling into the water in Alberta over the weekend in separate incidents. 
  
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• 2019 NHL free agency and trade tracker

  01-07-2019 16:55 via cbc.ca
  Get up to date on all the signings from the NHL's free agent frenzy, which officially opened up on July 1.
  
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• Plastic bag ban now in effect for Jasper town site

  01-07-2019 16:00 via cbc.ca
  The town approved a bylaw banning single-use plastic bags in June, which went into effect Monday.
  
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• Edmonton Oilers to sign Markus Granlund to a modest deal - Edmonton Journal

  01-07-2019 15:55 via edmontonjournal.com
  Edmonton Oilers to sign Markus Granlund to a modest deal  Edmonton JournalThis in from St. Louis hockey writer Andy Strickland: “Markus Granlund 1 yr deal with Edmonton worth $1.3M #Oilers”Granlund made $1.475 million with the ...
  
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• Edmonton Filipino basketball community is raising a new generation of players - CBC.ca

  01-07-2019 15:00 via cbc.ca
  Edmonton Filipino basketball community is raising a new generation of players  CBC.caLocal basketball player CJ Liwanag left Edmonton for the Philippines on Sunday to chase his dream of playing in the big league. He earned a full scholarship to ...
  
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• Edmonton Filipino basketball community is raising a new generation of players

  01-07-2019 15:00 via cbc.ca
  Basketball is the most popular sport in the Philippines. In Edmonton, ex-pat coaches and league organizers are passing that love to their kids.
  
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• Non-alcoholic beer selection nearly quadruples at AGLC since 2012

  01-07-2019 14:00 via cbc.ca
  The AGLC says their list of products in the non-alcoholic beer category has gone from 12 items in 2012 to 44 this year.
  
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• Beekeeping is booming — but it might be helping the wrong bees

  01-07-2019 14:00 via cbc.ca
  Honey bee numbers are higher than they've ever been in Calgary due to the increasing popularity of urban beekeeping. 
  
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• Paula Simons: My Canada includes Alberta

  01-07-2019 13:00 via cbc.ca
  The independent senator and former journalist says we shouldn't let the whiners and quitters take over our political discourse.
  
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• Trudeau warns against amplifying fears as Canada celebrates 152nd birthday

  01-07-2019 11:50 via cbc.ca
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau warned against anyone trying to "amplify" Canadians' fears as he arrived on Parliament Hill in Ottawa for Canada Day celebrations.
  
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• Happy 152nd, Canada! From rainy East Coast to sunny B.C., the nation celebrates

  01-07-2019 11:50 via cbc.ca
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau warned against anyone trying to "amplify" Canadians' fears as he arrived on Parliament Hill in Ottawa for Canada Day celebrations.
  
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• Why e-books, e-audiobooks could be harder to snag at your local library

  01-07-2019 10:00 via cbc.ca
  E-books and e-audiobooks are the fastest growing area of borrowing at Canadian libraries. But it could get tougher to get your hands on them, according to library staffers, who are calling out major publishers for setting high prices, restrictive contract terms and exclusivity windows.
  
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• Visible minorities more concerned about Indigenous people's welfare than other Canadians, says poll

  01-07-2019 10:00 via cbc.ca
  A recent pre-election survey suggests that visible minorities in Canada are more likely than the general population to be concerned with the quality of life of Indigenous people, while Indigenous people are more likely to be concerned about immigration.
  
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• Two-thirds of Indigenous people don't feel respected in Canada, according to pre-election survey

  01-07-2019 10:00 via cbc.ca
  Two thirds of Indigenous people surveyed feel that the federal government does not respect their community and identity. It’s one of the many findings from a recent poll commissioned by CBC News as the October federal election approaches.
  
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• Emergency crews respond to two possible drownings in southern Alberta Sunday: RCMP

  01-07-2019 06:53 via globalnews.ca
  Emergency crews were called out to two possible drownings in southern Alberta on Sunday, one near Okotoks and one by Lake Louise.
  
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• Gluten-free no longer means beer-free at new Calgary brewery

  01-07-2019 03:57 via cbc.ca
  Calgary's first gluten-free brewery opened this weekend, featuring beer made without wheat or barley so people with celiac disease can enjoy a pint or two.
  
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• Global News Hour at 6 Weekend: Jun 30

  01-07-2019 02:55 via globalnews.ca
  The Sunday, June 30, 2019 edition of the Global News Hour at 6. Hosted by Breanna Karstens-Smith.
  
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• Families take advantage of downtown Edmonton’s first playground - Global News

  01-07-2019 02:47 via globalnews.ca
  Families take advantage of downtown Edmonton’s first playground  Global NewsWATCH ABOVE: A new attraction in downtown Edmonton is attracting the attention of lots of families. The first-ever playground in the urban core is open at 105 ...
  
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• Downtown playground opens

  01-07-2019 02:35 via globalnews.ca
  Sun, Jun 30 – A new attraction in downtown Edmonton is attracting the attention of lots of families. The first-ever playground in the urban core is open at 105 Street and 99 Avenue. Julia Wong reports.
  
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• Edmonton motorcycle community honours crash victim

  01-07-2019 02:32 via globalnews.ca
  Sun, Jun 30 – A large group of motorcyclists gathered to pay respects to Justin Martin, the 33-year-old that died in a motorcycle crash on Scona Rd. Sarah Komadina reports.
  
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• Edmonton motorcycle community honours fatal crash victim

  01-07-2019 02:29 via globalnews.ca
  Family, friends and the Edmonton motorcycle community came together on Sunday to honour a 33-year-old crash victim.
  
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• Edmonton motorcycle community gathers to remember fallen friend - CBC.ca

  01-07-2019 02:10 via cbc.ca
  Edmonton motorcycle community gathers to remember fallen friend  CBC.caMembers of Edmonton's motorcycle community gathered for a memorial a week after 33-year-old Justin Martin died in a crash.
  
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• Edmonton motorcycle community gathers to remember fallen friend

  01-07-2019 02:10 via cbc.ca
  Members of Edmonton's motorcycle community gathered for a memorial a week after 33-year-old Justin Martin died in a crash.
  
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• Edmonton get ready for the 'largest traditional fireworks display in western Canada' - Edmonton Journal

  01-07-2019 00:51 via edmontonjournal.com
  Edmonton get ready for the 'largest traditional fireworks display in western Canada'  Edmonton JournalEdmonton is ready to celebrate Canada's birthday with a bang!Official celebrations will be taking place throughout the city with Alberta's capital capping off ...
  
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• ‘It’s really hard being a stranger’: Calgary Syrian refugee looks back at 3 years of challenges

  01-07-2019 00:30 via globalnews.ca
  It's been three years since Canada opened its doors to more than 25,000 refugees from Syria. For many, it's been a difficult time adapting, finding work and leaving family behind.
  
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• Fort Saskatchewan salon owner helping expand program that identifies domestic abuse in clients

  01-07-2019 00:22 via globalnews.ca
  A Fort Saskatchewan salon owner is teaching others how to identify domestic abuse in clients and provide them with the correct support.
  
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• Families take advantage of downtown Edmonton’s first playground

  01-07-2019 00:17 via globalnews.ca
  There are several parks in the downtown area but the space at 104 Street and 99 Avenue is the first to have playground infrastructure, such as swings and slides.
  
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