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• 3 dead, 2 missing: What we know about the Northern B.C. cases

  22-07-2019 23:50 via cbc.ca
  The deaths of three people and the disappearances of two young men within a week amid the wild expanses of northern British Columbia have set residents on edge. Here's what we know.
  
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• AltaGas selling U.S. solar, fuel cell power plants for $940M

  22-07-2019 23:32 via globalnews.ca
  AltaGas Ltd. says it is selling its portfolio of U.S. distributed electricity assets held by subsidiaries WGL Energy Systems, Inc. and WGSW, Inc., to TerraForm Power, Inc., an affiliate of Brookfield Asset Management, for $940 million.
  
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• Pipeline spill in northwest Alberta releases 100,000 litres of contaminated water

  22-07-2019 23:30 via cbc.ca
  A pipeline spill in northwest Alberta last week that released 100,000 litres of water laden with salt and hydrocarbons is being cleaned up.
  
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• Fentanyl dealer pleads guilty to criminal negligence for fatal overdose

  22-07-2019 23:26 via cbc.ca
  The first person to be charged by Edmonton police with manslaughter for a customer's fentanyl overdose death has pleaded guilty to a lesser charge. 
  
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• Cleanup underway after Baytex Energy pipeline leak in northern Alberta

  22-07-2019 23:01 via globalnews.ca
  Cleanup crews are on site in northeastern Alberta after an estimated 100,000 litres of salty produced water leaked from a pipeline operated by Baytex Energy Corp.
  
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• Tips for avoiding mosquito bites and protecting yourself against West Nile: AHS

  22-07-2019 22:48 via globalnews.ca
  From 2003 to 2018, 532 cases of West Nile virus were confirmed in Alberta, many of which were acquired in the province and not travel-related.
  
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• 2 vehicles set on fire, Red Deer homes evacuated briefly: RCMP

  22-07-2019 21:26 via globalnews.ca
  A 43-year-old man was arrested and is facing arson charges after two vehicles were set on fire in Red Deer Monday morning.
  
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• 'Go somewhere else': River too fast for Edmonton paddling enthusiasts - CBC.ca

  22-07-2019 21:03 via cbc.ca
  'Go somewhere else': River too fast for Edmonton paddling enthusiasts  CBC.caLooking for tips on how to enjoy paddling the North Saskatchewan River right now? Mark Lund's advice is simple: don't do it. "The best thing is to go somewhere ...
  
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• 'Go somewhere else': River too fast for Edmonton paddling enthusiasts

  22-07-2019 21:03 via cbc.ca
  Rainy summer has set North Saskatchewan river running at about double the speed for this time of year.
  
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• UCP wins fundraising sweepstakes in second quarter of 2019

  22-07-2019 20:55 via cbc.ca
  The governing United Conservative Party reported the highest total of donations in the second quarter of 2019 but the NDP didn’t trail as much as expected following after losing power in the provincial election. 
  
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• Man charged in deadly Edmonton fentanyl overdose in court

  22-07-2019 20:00 via globalnews.ca
  Jordan Yarmy, the first person charged by Edmonton police with manslaughter in connection with a fentanyl overdose, pleaded guilty to lesser charge of negligence causing death. Kendra Slugoski reports
  
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• Beach weather finally arrives in Alberta — but the water advisories got here first

  22-07-2019 19:56 via cbc.ca
  The long-awaited summer-like weather in Alberta has arrived hand-in-hand with a far less beach-friendly companion: algae and bacteria warnings for area lakes.
  
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• Man charged with manslaughter in fentanyl overdose death pleads guilty to lesser charge

  22-07-2019 19:28 via globalnews.ca
  Jordan Yarmey was the first person to be charged by Edmonton police with manslaughter in relation to a fatal fentanyl overdose.
  
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• Canada’s crime rate rose in 2018 but country still safer than a decade ago: StatCan

  22-07-2019 19:06 via globalnews.ca
  The severity of crime also rose by two per cent, according to a Statistics Canada calculation called the Crime Severity Index.
  
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• Heat warning in effect for Edmonton as city gets respite from rain - Toronto Star

  22-07-2019 19:05 via thestar.com
  Heat warning in effect for Edmonton as city gets respite from rain  Toronto StarEnvironment Canada expects a high of 28 C Monday and 31 C Tuesday.
  
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• New Zealand played spoiler at the World Mixed Relay Series in Edmonton - Triathlon Magazine Canada

  22-07-2019 18:18 via triathlonmagazine.ca
  New Zealand played spoiler at the World Mixed Relay Series in Edmonton  Triathlon Magazine CanadaTwo weeks following the World Mixed Relay Championships in Hamburg, Germany, the series continued in Edmonton with valuable Olympic qualification ...
  
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• STOCK: Andrew Harrison wins rain-shortened Sun Life Financial Amateur - Edmonton Sun

  22-07-2019 18:09 via edmontonsun.com
  STOCK: Andrew Harrison wins rain-shortened Sun Life Financial Amateur  Edmonton SunThe abysmal summer – summer? – of rain shortened the scheduled 72-hole Sun Life Financial Amateur to 36 holes but it probably just delayed the inevitable ...
  
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• 5 Things: Edmonton Eskimos didn't do themselves any favours in Montreal - Edmonton Sun

  22-07-2019 18:04 via edmontonsun.com
  5 Things: Edmonton Eskimos didn't do themselves any favours in Montreal  Edmonton SunThings were never supposed to be easy for an Edmonton Eskimos team that overhauled its roster over the off-season. After all, they lost one-third of their starters ...
  
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• Firefighters battle massive Winnipeg warehouse blaze - Edmonton Journal

  22-07-2019 16:58 via edmontonjournal.com
  Firefighters battle massive Winnipeg warehouse blaze  Edmonton JournalWINNIPEG — A central Winnipeg warehouse that covers a full city block has been destroyed by an overnight fire.Emergency officials say the flames had spread ...
  
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• Discovering downtown Edmonton’s best patios

  22-07-2019 16:51 via globalnews.ca
  The weather is heating up and more people are hitting the patio. A contest is currently underway to pick downtown Edmonton’s best patio. Mike Sobel sits down with Ian O’Donnell with the Downtown Business Association.
  
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• EMS, Edmonton Eskimos cheer team take part in Monday Morning Magic

  22-07-2019 16:04 via globalnews.ca
  Monday Morning Magic provides a subdued K-Days midway experience for children with special needs. Margeaux Maron speaks to members of the Edmonton Eskimos cheer team and EMS about the event.
  
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• Monday Morning Magic lets kids with special needs take over K-Days midway

  22-07-2019 16:02 via globalnews.ca
  Monday Morning Magic sees about 500 kids and their families enjoy a subdued midway experience before the park opens to the general public.
  
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• Muslim woman funeral director honours burial traditions for grieving families

  22-07-2019 16:00 via cbc.ca
  Edmonton's Al Rashid Mosque is celebrating the first Muslim woman in Alberta to become a certified funeral director.
  
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• ‘Drop Your Gonch’ provides Edmonton’s homeless with new undergarments

  22-07-2019 15:44 via globalnews.ca
  Now in its sixth year, the Drop Your Gonch campaign collects new men’s and women’s undergarments to be handed out to Edmonton’s homeless community. Daintre sits down with Scarlet Bjornson with Bissell Centre to learn more about the campaign.
  
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• Monday Morning Magic at K-Days

  22-07-2019 15:13 via globalnews.ca
  It’s Monday Morning Magic! The annual event sees kids take over the K-Days midway for some special time before the gates open. Margeaux Maron is at the grounds with more details.
  
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• First responders recognized at everyday hero event

  22-07-2019 14:43 via globalnews.ca
  It’s an evening of dinner, drinks and celebrating the importance of mental health and resiliency. Benoit Wellness Consulting is celebrating first responders and recognizing five community-nominated everyday heroes at an upcoming event. Mike Sobel sits down with Colette Benoit and Gary Benoit to learn more.
  
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• New Zealand wins World Triathlon elite mixed relay race at ITU Edmonton

  22-07-2019 14:14 via globalnews.ca
  Team New Zealand trailed the field early, but stormed back in the final three legs to win the elite mixed relay at the World Triathlon Series Sunday.
  
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• Edmonton traffic engineers to release Strathcona safety plan Monday

  22-07-2019 14:00 via globalnews.ca
  A new traffic-pedestrian safety proposal will mean drivers won't be able to turn right on red, heading south on Scona Road, heading west on Saskatchewan Drive.
  
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• Some high school science courses outdated on climate change, study finds

  22-07-2019 13:03 via cbc.ca
  High school students in Canada may not be getting the full story about climate change, according to a new study by researchers from the University of British Columbia and Lund University in Sweden.
  
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• School's in for summer - Edmonton Journal

  22-07-2019 11:01 via edmontonjournal.com
  School's in for summer  Edmonton JournalInterest in summer school is surging in Edmonton as students look to reduce stress during the school year, work more options into their schedule, and improve ...
  
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• 'Offensive to the eye:' Whyte Ave. businesses feel sting of graffiti as police make more arrests - Edmonton Journal

  22-07-2019 11:00 via edmontonjournal.com
  'Offensive to the eye:' Whyte Ave. businesses feel sting of graffiti as police make more arrests  Edmonton JournalRecent arrests for graffiti across the city are shining a spotlight on the crime's rising costs to businesses trying to stay ahead of vandals.Four men have been ...
  
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• Get a text from Sarah? Why it's allowed and what you can do to stop it

  22-07-2019 11:00 via cbc.ca
  The Conservative Party of Canada is generating chatter about its robotexting people across the country, not all of it good. However, the party says it's working for them.
  
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• Edmonton Oilers GM Ken Holland did some shrewd negotiating in summer deals - Edmonton Journal

  22-07-2019 09:18 via edmontonjournal.com
  Edmonton Oilers GM Ken Holland did some shrewd negotiating in summer deals  Edmonton JournalIt looks like Edmonton Oilers GM Ken Holland threw around his dimes and quarters like manhole covers this summer, driving some excellent bargains in the ...
  
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• Griesbach residents still cleaning up sewage from flooded basements

  22-07-2019 07:09 via cbc.ca
  Dozens of basements in the area flooded Friday evening after heavy rainfall caused backups in the sewer system.
  
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• Cleanup underway for Griesbach basements still covered in sewage two days after flooding

  22-07-2019 07:09 via cbc.ca
  Dozens of basements in the area flooded with human filth Friday evening, after heavy rainfall caused backups in the sewer system.
  
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• 630 CHED – The Wiggles Party Time Tour

  22-07-2019 07:00 via globalnews.ca
  Come on down to the Edmonton Expo Centre on October 26th to catch the Edmonton stop of the Party Time Tour!
  
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• Owners of Edmonton’s iconic Lillo’s Music look to close shop by year’s end - Toronto Star

  22-07-2019 04:19 via thestar.com
  Owners of Edmonton’s iconic Lillo’s Music look to close shop by year’s end  Toronto StarLillo's Music, which opened in 1963, has been a staple on Whyte Ave. for most of its existence and is the oldest independent music shop in Edmonton.
  
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• Rain, rain goes away for Edmonton area as heat warning takes effect

  22-07-2019 03:16 via cbc.ca
  A heat warning is in effect for Edmonton, St. Albert and Sherwood Park as temperatures are expected to near 30 C on Monday and Tuesday.
  
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• Edmonton festivals ditch beer gardens and loosen restrictions on where alcohol can be consumed - Global News

  22-07-2019 03:12 via globalnews.ca
  Edmonton festivals ditch beer gardens and loosen restrictions on where alcohol can be consumed  Global NewsK-Days and Taste of Edmonton aren't using beer gardens this year. Instead, they are expanding the amount of areas where liquor is allowed to be enjoyed.
  
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• Cleanup continues in north Edmonton neighbourhood after sewer backups - Global News

  22-07-2019 03:09 via globalnews.ca
  Cleanup continues in north Edmonton neighbourhood after sewer backups  Global NewsResidents in Edmonton's Griesbach neighbourhood were continuing to clean up on Sunday after sewer backups caused flooding in dozens of houses this ...
  
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• Some Edmonton festivals changing how they approach alcohol consumption

  22-07-2019 03:07 via globalnews.ca
  Sun, Jul 21 – K-Days and Taste of Edmonton have said goodbye to beer gardens and have changed their liquor rules to allow patrons to wander around with their drinks, Sarah Komadina has more.
  
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• Deadly plane crash near Jasper

  22-07-2019 03:03 via globalnews.ca
  Sun, Jul 21 – One person has died and another is in critical condition after a small plane crashed near Jasper, Alta., on Sunday.
  
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• Cleanup continues after flooding

  22-07-2019 03:03 via globalnews.ca
  Sun, Jul 21 – Dozens of houses in Edmonton’s Griesbach area are being cleaned up after flooding caused by a sewer backup. EPCOR says its system is still overcapacity, two days after torrential rains. As Julia Wong reports, the utility says it may take a few more days before things return to normal.
  
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• Woman of Vision: Renee Charbonneau

  22-07-2019 03:00 via globalnews.ca
  Sun, Jul 21 – In the latest edition of Woman of Vision, Lesley MacDonald profiles Renee Charbonneau, a Grande Prairie resident who is a powerhouse in Alberta’s biking community.
  
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• Couple found dead on remote B.C. highway were wild about travel, mother says

  22-07-2019 03:00 via cbc.ca
  The mother of a woman killed on a remote stretch of the Alaska Highway in Northern B.C. last week says her daughter was a "giver" who volunteered, loved people, and worked double shifts for weeks to travel with her Australian boyfriend.
  
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• Edmontonians attempt to set Baby Shark Dance record at K-Days

  22-07-2019 02:56 via globalnews.ca
  Sun, Jul 21 – Organizers believe they may have set a record when they got what they said was over 1,000 people taking part in a performance of the Baby Shark Dance at K-Days on Sunday.
  
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• A look at National Ice Cream Day in Edmonton

  22-07-2019 02:56 via globalnews.ca
  Sun, Jul 21 – Sunday was National Ice Cream Day. Here’s a look at how the day was at one Edmonton ice cream shop
  
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• Heat warnings in effect for Edmonton and northern Alberta - Edmonton Journal

  22-07-2019 02:04 via edmontonjournal.com
  Heat warnings in effect for Edmonton and northern Alberta  Edmonton JournalEnvironment Canada has issued heat warnings for the city of Edmonton and much of northern Alberta.After weeks of what felt like incessant rain and ...
  
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• Canadians Melissa Humana Paredes, Sarah Pavan win major beach volleyball event in Edmonton

  22-07-2019 01:52 via globalnews.ca
  Canadians Sarah Pavan and Melissa Humana-Paredes have captured FIVB World Tour gold on home soil for the first time, adding to an already successful month of competition.
  
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• Canadians Pavan, Humana-Paredes golden in beach volleyball final in Edmonton - CBC Sports

  22-07-2019 01:28 via cbc.ca
  Canadians Pavan, Humana-Paredes golden in beach volleyball final in Edmonton  CBC SportsCanada's Melissa Humana-Paredes and Sarah Pavan stormed to a gold medal finish at the inaugural Edmonton Open on Sunday. In a battle of top seeds, the ...
  
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