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• Cleanup underway after 320,000 litres of oil, produced water leaks at northern Alberta energy site

  17-07-2019 23:23 via globalnews.ca
  Cardinal Energy Ltd. says a cleanup is underway after a large spill involving oil and produced water occurred at its House Mountain operation in northern Alberta over the weekend.
  
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• Edmonton's End of the World celebrates new beginning - Edmonton Journal

  17-07-2019 23:19 via edmontonjournal.com
  Edmonton's End of the World celebrates new beginning  Edmonton JournalThe City of Edmonton marked the completion of the $1.5-million makeover of Keillor Point with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday.
  
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• Alberta addictions minister’s tweet about supervised consumption sites draws concern

  17-07-2019 22:57 via globalnews.ca
  Alberta's associate minister of mental health and addictions is being criticized for a message he wrote on Twitter about supervised consumption sites.
  
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• Interviews with family of German tourist shot on Alberta highway played in court

  17-07-2019 22:43 via globalnews.ca
  Horst Stewin's wife told police she remembers hearing a pop and then smelling the strong odour of gunpowder before her husband drove off the road.
  
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• Highway 1 closed, 1 dead after dump truck crashes in heavy rain near Revelstoke

  17-07-2019 22:37 via globalnews.ca
  DriveBC says the road will be closed for several hours, with no detours. An update is expected around 5 p.m.
  
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• Rollover near Slave Lake kills one, injures four others

  17-07-2019 22:15 via cbc.ca
  A young male was killed and four others seriously injured after their car left the road near Slave Lake, Alta., late Tuesday night.
  
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• Local singer wins Edmonton Music Festival award - Gananoque Reporter

  17-07-2019 21:59 via gananoquereporter.com
  Local singer wins Edmonton Music Festival award  Gananoque ReporterLocal artist Joe Nolan received three nominations at the Edmonton Music Awards this year. He walked away with the Blues Recording of the Year Award for his ...
  
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• Car with 5 young men inside rolls near Slave Lake, killing 1

  17-07-2019 21:53 via globalnews.ca
  One person was killed and four others injured after a car rolled into a steep ditch near Slave Lake on Tuesday night.
  
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• Edmonton Corn Maze partners with Stollery for 2019 design - Edmonton Journal

  17-07-2019 21:40 via edmontonjournal.com
  Edmonton Corn Maze partners with Stollery for 2019 design  Edmonton JournalThe Edmonton Corn Maze has unveiled its 2019 design, partnering with the Stollery Children's Hospital Foundation.This year's stalks of corn will be cut to create ...
  
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• Alberta court says pediatrician facing sex assault charges can resume seeing patients

  17-07-2019 21:19 via cbc.ca
  The governing agency for Alberta’s doctors overstepped in suspending the licence of a pediatrician charged with sexual offences against a minor, says a ruling by Alberta’s Court of Queen’s Bench.
  
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• 2019 Edmonton Corn Maze dedicated to Stollery Children’s Hospital

  17-07-2019 21:15 via globalnews.ca
  The design of the 2019 Edmonton Corn Maze has been revealed and this year, the maze will be dedicated to the Stollery Children's Hospital.
  
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• Remains of missing Edmonton woman found in Saskatchewan, RCMP say - Toronto Star

  17-07-2019 20:56 via thestar.com
  Remains of missing Edmonton woman found in Saskatchewan, RCMP say  Toronto StarPolice says human remains discovered outside of North Battleford, Sask., last week have been identified as Tiki Brook-Lyn Laverdiere.
  
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• Remains of missing Edmonton woman discovered outside of North Battleford: RCMP - Ponoka News

  17-07-2019 20:47 via ponokanews.com
  Remains of missing Edmonton woman discovered outside of North Battleford: RCMP  Ponoka NewsThe 25-year-old Edmonton woman was reported missing on May 12.
  
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• Tiki Brook-Lyn Laverdiere: RCMP find remains of Edmonton woman near North Battleford - Edmonton Journal

  17-07-2019 20:45 via edmontonjournal.com
  Tiki Brook-Lyn Laverdiere: RCMP find remains of Edmonton woman near North Battleford  Edmonton JournalRemains found last week near North Battleford have been identified as those of 25-year-old Tiki Brook-Lyn Laverdiere.
  
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• Missing Edmonton woman's remains found in Saskatchewan - Edmonton Sun

  17-07-2019 20:39 via edmontonsun.com
  Missing Edmonton woman's remains found in Saskatchewan  Edmonton SunRemains found last week near North Battleford have been identified as those of 25-year-old Tiki Brook-Lyn Laverdiere.
  
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• Majority of Canadians want change in Ottawa: Ipsos poll

  17-07-2019 20:39 via globalnews.ca
  A majority of Canadians say they want change in Ottawa, with 37 per cent saying they’d vote Conservative if a federal election were held tomorrow compared to 31 per cent who would vote for the Liberals, according to an Ipsos poll. Jennifer Crosby speaks with Greg Jack from Ipsos.
  
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• St. Albert pediatrician charged with sexual assault allowed to practise with chaperone present

  17-07-2019 20:29 via globalnews.ca
  The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta said Court of Queen's Bench of Alberta Justice K.M. Eidsvik stayed the college's decision to suspend Kumar's practice permit.
  
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• Revamped ‘End of the World’ lookout officially reopens in Edmonton

  17-07-2019 20:13 via globalnews.ca
  A popular Edmonton lookout, known as “The End of the World,” has officially reopened. Fletcher Kent has the details.
  
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• Arson under investigation in McKernan neighbourhood

  17-07-2019 20:13 via globalnews.ca
  An arson investigation is underway after a fire at a construction site in McKernan. The fire broke out Tuesday night at two infill homes under construction. Kent Morrison has the details.
  
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• Edmonton Oilers' Zack Kassian Poised to Play Alongside Dynamic Duo - The Hockey Writers

  17-07-2019 20:10 via thehockeywriters.com
  Edmonton Oilers' Zack Kassian Poised to Play Alongside Dynamic Duo  The Hockey WritersThe Edmonton Oilers' Zack Kassian can expect to have a career year if he is consistently playing with Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl.
  
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• Revamped ‘End of the World’ lookout officially reopens in Edmonton - Global News

  17-07-2019 20:00 via globalnews.ca
  Revamped ‘End of the World’ lookout officially reopens in Edmonton  Global NewsA popular lookout spot in Edmonton that offers views of the North Saskatchewan River valley has had some work done to improve safety and accessibility.
  
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• 'Packed full of worms': Parasites wriggling in fish no cause for panic, experts say

  17-07-2019 20:00 via cbc.ca
  Cassandra Coates is still squirming with disgust after pulling dozens of tiny white wriggling worms from a raw fillet of wild sockeye salmon.
  
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• Human remains found near North Battleford identified as missing Edmonton woman

  17-07-2019 19:49 via cbc.ca
  RCMP say an autopsy has confirmed that human remains found outside of North Battleford last week are those of missing Albertan Tiki Brook-Lyn Laverdiere.
  
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• Man, 53, allegedly stabbed by son at west Edmonton home: EPS - Global News

  17-07-2019 19:26 via globalnews.ca
  Man, 53, allegedly stabbed by son at west Edmonton home: EPS  Global NewsA man was taken to hospital with serious injuries after allegedly being stabbed by his son in a west Edmonton home Wednesday morning, according to ...
  
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• Man, 53, allegedly stabbed by son at west Edmonton home: EPS

  17-07-2019 19:26 via globalnews.ca
  A man was taken to hospital with serious injuries after allegedly being stabbed by his son in a Callingwood-area home Wednesday morning.
  
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• Human remains outside North Battleford, Sask. identified as missing Alta. woman

  17-07-2019 19:13 via globalnews.ca
  The human remains discovered outside of North Battleford, Sask., on July 11 have been confirmed to be Tiki Brook-Lyn Laverdiere.
  
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• Downtown Edmonton road closures for 2019 K-Days Parade - Globalnews.ca

  17-07-2019 18:53 via globalnews.ca
  Downtown Edmonton road closures for 2019 K-Days Parade  Globalnews.caThe K-Days Parade will make its way through the downtown core on Friday morning and drivers will need to be aware of a number of road closures.
  
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• Downtown Edmonton road closures for 2019 K-Days Parade - Global News

  17-07-2019 18:53 via globalnews.ca
  Downtown Edmonton road closures for 2019 K-Days Parade  Global NewsThe K-Days Parade will make its way through the downtown core on Friday morning and drivers will need to be aware of a number of road closures.
  
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• Downtown Edmonton road closures for 2019 K-Days Parade

  17-07-2019 18:53 via globalnews.ca
  The K-Days Parade will make its way through the downtown core on Friday morning and drivers will need to be aware of a number of road closures.
  
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• Natural gas producers demand government action in open letter to Kenney

  17-07-2019 18:40 via globalnews.ca
  The CEOs of nine Alberta natural gas producers have released an open letter to Premier Jason Kenney asking him to show "bold leadership" in supporting a plan to restrict production to boost low gas prices.
  
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• Edmonton coffee can shuts down after $6K theft - CTV News

  17-07-2019 18:38 via edmonton.ctvnews.ca
  Edmonton coffee can shuts down after $6K theft  CTV NewsA mobile Edmonton coffee shop that operates out of a modified shipping container has been forced to close after it was burglarized overnight. ​
  
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• Son assaults father in southwest Edmonton home: EPS - CTV News

  17-07-2019 18:07 via edmonton.ctvnews.ca
  Son assaults father in southwest Edmonton home: EPS  CTV NewsA man was taken to hospital on Wednesday morning with apparent stab wounds after an assault.
  
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• 'Can't wait to get you lost': 2019 Edmonton Corn Maze design unveiled - CTV News

  17-07-2019 17:58 via edmonton.ctvnews.ca
  'Can't wait to get you lost': 2019 Edmonton Corn Maze design unveiled  CTV NewsCall it the corniest local event of the summer: the Edmonton Corn Maze is set to open for its 19th season.
  
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• Arson blamed for overnight fire at 2 south Edmonton infill homes

  17-07-2019 17:37 via cbc.ca
  Police are being asked to investigate after two infill homes under construction caught fire Tuesday night in south Edmonton. 
  
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• Joel Persson: Edmonton Oilers Puzzle Piece - The Hockey Writers

  17-07-2019 17:10 via thehockeywriters.com
  Joel Persson: Edmonton Oilers Puzzle Piece  The Hockey WritersHe may not be the name that comes to mind when you think young Edmonton Oilers defencemen but Joel Persson may turnout to be a diamond in the rough.
  
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• Second 'deliberately set' fire this week causes estimated $200,000 in damages - Edmonton Journal

  17-07-2019 17:08 via edmontonjournal.com
  Second 'deliberately set' fire this week causes estimated $200,000 in damages  Edmonton JournalA Tuesday night fire of two infill homes under construction was deliberately set, say Edmonton Fire Rescue Services (EFRS).Fire crews first arrived at the scene ...
  
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• Edmonton Humane Society: Brown & Nova

  17-07-2019 16:50 via globalnews.ca
  In our Adopt a Pet segment with the Edmonton Humane Society, Kylie Adams and Tracy Bauder introduce us to Brown the puppy and Nova the cat, plus discuss the Made for Pets event. The EHS is also holding a grand opening and noon ribbon cutting for their new catio (enclosed cat patio) at the event...
  
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• Oil and fuel companies to appear before panel as public inquiry into B.C. gas prices begins

  17-07-2019 16:49 via cbc.ca
  Four oil and gas companies are expected to answer questions today about how they use the Trans Mountain pipeline, how refinery closures affect their prices and other factors that could contribute to British Columbia's volatile prices at the pump.
  
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• Gas price inquiry questions Trans Mountain capacity, company denies collusion

  17-07-2019 16:49 via cbc.ca
  One of the largest fuel companies in British Columbia says there's no retail market more competitive than gasoline in Canada and denies any price setting between competitors.
  
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• November Project Edmonton co-founder Andrew Ference steps down after 6 years: ‘It’s been awesome’ - Global News

  17-07-2019 16:21 via globalnews.ca
  November Project Edmonton co-founder Andrew Ference steps down after 6 years: ‘It’s been awesome’  Global NewsAfter six years of leading hardy Edmontonians through year-round free workouts, November Project Edmonton co-founder Andrew Ference is stepping down ...
  
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• November Project Edmonton co-founder Andrew Ference steps down after 6 years: ‘It’s been awesome’

  17-07-2019 16:21 via globalnews.ca
  After six years of leading hardy Edmontonians through year-round free workouts, November Project Edmonton co-founder Andrew Ference is stepping down from his role.
  
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• Blood Tribe Police Service member charged with sexual assault of fellow officer

  17-07-2019 15:52 via globalnews.ca
  The Blood Tribe Police Service said the accused, a 10-year constable on the force, has been suspended from duty with pay, pending further review.
  
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• Woman dead in single-vehicle rollover near Goodfish Lake

  17-07-2019 15:49 via cbc.ca
  St. Paul RCMP said the woman was alone in a truck when it rolled on the main road in the Goodfish Cree Nation on Monday, about 220 kilometres northeast of Edmonton.
  
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• Ask the Doctor: Protecting your skin from sunburns with proper sunscreen use

  17-07-2019 15:46 via globalnews.ca
  In this week’s Ask the Doctor segment, Dr. Sarah Burton Macleod talks about sunscreen, sunburns and ways to protect your skin from damage.
  
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• Edmonton weather: Life's like a weather report, time's a flat circle - Edmonton Journal

  17-07-2019 15:33 via edmontonjournal.com
  Edmonton weather: Life's like a weather report, time's a flat circle  Edmonton JournalA look at today's Edmonton weather by Environment Canada.Wednesday morning temperatures at the Edmonton Blatchford station measured 13 C with 4 km/h ...
  
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• Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo charged in 2017 chlorine gas release

  17-07-2019 15:17 via cbc.ca
  The municipal government for the Fort McMurray region is facing environmental charges for an incident two years ago which released a chlorine gas inside the community's water treatment plant. 
  
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• Sask. family stands by chuckwagon racing despite losing 4 horses at Calgary Stampede

  17-07-2019 15:14 via cbc.ca
  Despite the loss of four horses at the Calgary Stampede, Neil Salmond says he has no plans to reconsider his participation in the sport of chuckwagon racing as he believes people are doing everything they can to make the sport safe.
  
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• November Project’s Andrew Ference steps down from leading workouts

  17-07-2019 15:07 via globalnews.ca
  November Project Edmonton co-founder Andrew Ference is stepping down from his role of leading the free triweekly workouts. He joined Kent Morrison to explain why as the event celebrates six years in Edmonton.
  
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• Edmonton student turns lifelong passion for science into $80K STEM scholarship - CBC.ca

  17-07-2019 15:00 via cbc.ca
  Edmonton student turns lifelong passion for science into $80K STEM scholarship  CBC.caAakankshya Kharel grew up doing water testing and other science projects with her grandfather. This fall, the Edmonton student is headed to the University of ...
  
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• Edmonton student turns lifelong passion for science into $80K STEM scholarship

  17-07-2019 15:00 via cbc.ca
  Edmonton student Aakankshya Kharel is headed to the University of Alberta in the fall, on an $80,000 STEM scholarship.
  
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