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• Suspect accused of murdering Edmonton man 11 years ago arrested in B.C.

  01-08-2019 23:48 via globalnews.ca
  Theodore Gordon Allard was brought back to Edmonton and charged with first-degree murder and attempted murder after being found living in B.C.'s Fraser Valley.
  
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• ASIRT investigates highway crash that killed woman near Red Deer

  01-08-2019 23:43 via cbc.ca
  ASIRT will investigate RCMP involvement in a highway crash that killed a young woman east of Red Deer on Wednesday.
  
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• Popular Alberta chef’s heart makes him a medical curiosity

  01-08-2019 23:41 via globalnews.ca
  Chef Brad Smoliak is one of Edmonton's best-known chefs. He's also one of the most complicated cases his cardiac team has ever seen.
  
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• 2 more arrested in relation to death of Tiki Laverdiere: RCMP

  01-08-2019 23:38 via globalnews.ca
  Jesse Sangster and Nicole Cook have been arrested in relation to the death of Tiki Laverdiere. Laverdiere was in North Battleford for the funeral of Cook's son, Tristen, when she was last seen.
  
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• Parks puts up toilet etiquette signs to help international tourists with outhouse use

  01-08-2019 23:37 via globalnews.ca
  Some new toilet ettiquette signs are popping up in the Canadian Rockies to show international visitors how to properly use outhouses.
  
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• Alberta hires former journalist to create strategy to fight criticism of oil and gas industry

  01-08-2019 23:35 via globalnews.ca
  The Alberta government has hired a former journalist to develop a plan to fight back against oil and gas industry foes.
  
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• Woman killed in crash following RCMP pursuit outside Red Deer

  01-08-2019 23:34 via globalnews.ca
  ASIRT said the driver "avoided a spike belt" and drove through a stop sign at the intersection of highways 815 and 11, colliding with "an involved truck."
  
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• Murder suspect arrested 11 years after fatal shooting in northeast Edmonton

  01-08-2019 23:26 via cbc.ca
  The primary suspect in a fatal shooting in Edmonton in 2008 has been arrested in British Columbia.
  
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• Tiki Laverdiere was in Saskatchewan for a man's funeral — now that man's mother is accused of killing her

  01-08-2019 23:22 via cbc.ca
  One of the five people charged in connection with the death of Edmonton woman Tiki Laverdiere is the mother of the man whose funeral Laverdiere was attending when she disappeared in May. 
  
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• Edmonton cemetery is the first in the city to offer green burials - Toronto Star

  01-08-2019 23:11 via thestar.com
  Edmonton cemetery is the first in the city to offer green burials  Toronto StarRosehill Cemetery in southwest Edmonton opens a one-acre green burial site, where unembalmed bodies in biodegradable wraps or caskets will be buried in a ...
  
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• 'Fight for our oil and gas sector': Former journalist to develop government war room strategy - Edmonton Journal

  01-08-2019 22:50 via edmontonjournal.com
  'Fight for our oil and gas sector': Former journalist to develop government war room strategy  Edmonton JournalThe Alberta government has hired an oil-and-gas journalist to figure out how the province's war room will work.Energy Minister Sonya Savage announced in a ...
  
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• Parks Canada puts up toilet etiquette signs to help international tourists use outhouses

  01-08-2019 22:38 via cbc.ca
  Staff at Lake O'Hara in British Columbia's Yoho National Park have installed toilet etiquette signs, which ask users to sit rather than stand on seats, in bathroom facilities.
  
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• Closing arguments begin in trial of man accused of killing Abbotsford police officer

  01-08-2019 22:16 via globalnews.ca
  Closing arguments began Thursday in the trial of the Alberta man accused of murdering Abbotsford police Const. John Davidson. 
  
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• Whyte Avenue shop owner to close her ‘baby’ after 32 years

  01-08-2019 21:58 via globalnews.ca
  After 32 years in business, a Whyte Avenue mainstay will close its doors.
  
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• Former Edmonton bus trainer convicted for giving out fake certificates - CBC.ca

  01-08-2019 21:47 via cbc.ca
  Former Edmonton bus trainer convicted for giving out fake certificates  CBC.caA former driving instructor with the City of Edmonton has been convicted of breach of public trust for giving out nearly 100 false driving certificates over a ...
  
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• Former Edmonton bus trainer convicted for giving out fake certificates

  01-08-2019 21:47 via cbc.ca
  A former driving instructor with the City of Edmonton has been convicted of breach of public trust for giving out nearly 100 false driving certificates over a three-year period.
  
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• Another downtown Edmonton intersection to close for Valley Line LRT construction - Global News

  01-08-2019 21:33 via globalnews.ca
  Another downtown Edmonton intersection to close for Valley Line LRT construction  Global NewsThe construction will mean Edmonton Transit will have to make some changes and accommodations to bus *service*.
  
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• Another downtown Edmonton intersection to close for Valley Line LRT construction

  01-08-2019 21:32 via globalnews.ca
  The construction will mean Edmonton Transit will have to make some changes and accommodations to bus service.
  
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• Woman knocked out, hikers’ shoes ‘blown off’ by weekend lightning strikes in Banff National Park

  01-08-2019 21:07 via globalnews.ca
  Three hikers exploring Banff National Park last weekend were struck by lightning, knocking them off their feet and injuring them.
  
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• Roughly 500K doses of meth seized at southern Alberta border crossing

  01-08-2019 20:53 via globalnews.ca
  The CBSA says a meth bust at the Coutts border crossing on July, 28, 2019 is the largest seizure of illegal drugs they’ve ever had in southern Alberta.
  
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• 5 things to watch for in the first Stampeders-Eskimos game of 2019

  01-08-2019 20:33 via globalnews.ca
  The Calgary Stampeders face provincial rival Edmonton Eskimos for the first of three games this season on Saturday.
  
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• Arsonist was drunk, homeless, out of work at time of rampage, court told

  01-08-2019 20:31 via cbc.ca
  A man who terrorized the Old Strathcona area and set fire to several cars in April was homeless, unemployed and suicidal, court was told on Thursday.
  
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• Record-setting 50 kg of methamphetamine seized at southern Alberta border crossing

  01-08-2019 20:24 via cbc.ca
  Officers at the Coutts border crossing discovered about 50 kilograms of methamphetamine hidden in a vehicle last week, the largest seizure of its kind ever made by the CBSA in southern Alberta.
  
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• 630 CHED’s Bruce Bowie calls it a career

  01-08-2019 20:13 via globalnews.ca
  After 47 years in broadcasting, 630 CHED’s Bruce Bowie — a radio legend in Edmonton — is calling it a career.
  
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• Edmonton’s newest luxury hotel opens downtown

  01-08-2019 20:11 via globalnews.ca
  Edmonton has a new luxury hotel in the downtown core. The JW Marriott hotel held its grand opening Thursday morning. Vinesh Pratap was there.
  
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• Calgary man charged after 50 kilos of meth seized at Alberta-Montana border crossing - Edmonton Journal

  01-08-2019 20:06 via edmontonjournal.com
  Calgary man charged after 50 kilos of meth seized at Alberta-Montana border crossing  Edmonton JournalA Calgary man attempting to enter Alberta from the U.S. was arrested after border authorities seized approximately 50 kilograms worth of methamphetamine ...
  
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• 11 things to do this long weekend in Edmonton - CBC.ca

  01-08-2019 19:45 via cbc.ca
  11 things to do this long weekend in Edmonton  CBC.caWith the August long weekend upon us, summer is in full swing. Here are some events taking place in the capital region this weekend.
  
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• 11 things to do this long weekend in Edmonton

  01-08-2019 19:45 via cbc.ca
  With the August long weekend upon us, summer is in full swing. Here are some events taking place in the capital region this weekend.
  
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• Ottawa unveils new pot-pardon application system

  01-08-2019 18:55 via cbc.ca
  The federal government has unveiled a free and quicker way for Canadians to apply for pardons for simple cannabis possession.
  
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• Got a simple pot conviction? There's a new pardon system

  01-08-2019 18:55 via cbc.ca
  The federal government has unveiled a free and quicker way for Canadians to apply for pardons for simple cannabis possession.
  
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• Take a look inside the JW Marriott, downtown Edmonton’s newest hotel

  01-08-2019 18:46 via globalnews.ca
  Located on the corner of 102 Street and 104 Avenue, the JW Marriott hotel is located just steps away from Rogers Place.
  
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• Stars and shambles: Ken Holland's job rebuilding the Oilers has just begun

  01-08-2019 18:05 via cbc.ca
  If Peter Chiarelli can make a bad situation worse in 45 months, new general manager Ken Holland needs time to build the Oilers into a contender. There isn't much of a supporting cast around Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins.
  
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• 6 tips for tackling Edmonton's Heritage Festival

  01-08-2019 18:00 via cbc.ca
  The Edmonton Heritage Festival in Hawrelak Park is a chance to tour the world's cultures and cuisine. That's the upside. The downside? It's huge, daunting and, with 350,000 people expected, at times crowded.
  
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• Deadly new street drug mix can’t be reversed by naloxone, AHS warns

  01-08-2019 17:56 via globalnews.ca
  Health officials are warning Albertans about a new mix of street drugs that won’t fully be reversed by naloxone if the person consuming them suffers an overdose.
  
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• Fine dining in Edmonton soars as Braven lands in J.W. Marriott hotel - Edmonton Journal

  01-08-2019 17:52 via edmontonjournal.com
  Fine dining in Edmonton soars as Braven lands in J.W. Marriott hotel  Edmonton JournalMajor restaurant group Oliver and Bonacini takes up residence in luxury hotel with three concepts.
  
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• Edmontonians duped out of $240,000 by online employment scams this year

  01-08-2019 17:33 via cbc.ca
  Scammers are using bogus job offers to prey on their victims, warns Linda Herczeg, an Edmonton police detective in the economic crimes section.
  
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• After 47 years, 630 CHED legend Bruce Bowie announces his retirement

  01-08-2019 17:12 via globalnews.ca
  Longtime Corus radio announcer Bruce Bowie has announced his retirement.
  
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• Edmonton performing arts centre provides opportunities for aspiring actors

  01-08-2019 16:49 via globalnews.ca
  If you have ever dreamed of becoming a professional actor, the Visionary Centre for the Performing Arts has a program for you. It’s a professional training program for actors and the only program of it’s type in Alberta. Mike Sobel sits down with Ruth Alexander and Martha Livingstone to learn more.
  
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• Watch: Dave Tippett keen to settle into role of Oilers coach - Edmonton Journal

  01-08-2019 16:10 via edmontonjournal.com
  Watch: Dave Tippett keen to settle into role of Oilers coach  Edmonton JournalDave Tippett was hired as head coach by Oilers general manager Ken Holland in late May, replacing Ken Hitchcock, who took over from Todd McLellan early ...
  
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• Lured in: A beginner's guide to fishing

  01-08-2019 16:00 via cbc.ca
  This summer, CBC Edmonton visits local fishing spots to introduce you to accessible angling near the city. In this series, fishing expert Michael Sullivan tackles everything from bait and hook to catch and release.
  
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• Canadian energy giants take out full-page newspaper ads as federal election looms

  01-08-2019 16:00 via globalnews.ca
  Three of Canada's biggest oilsands producers are going directly to voters today to ask them to "influence the outcome" of big decisions concerning the oil and gas sector as a fall federal election looms.
  
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• ‘The Tomato’ highlights Alberta on the Plate, Open Farm Days

  01-08-2019 15:46 via globalnews.ca
  Mary Bailey is the publisher of Edmonton’s “The Tomato” magazine. She stops by Global News Morning Edmonton to talk about a new initiative called Alberta on the Plate. Plus, more about Open Farm Days. Dave Kantor with Cave Paleo Beastro is also here.
  
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• Investigation launched after RCMP pursuit results in highway crash near Red Deer

  01-08-2019 15:30 via cbc.ca
  The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team will be looking at the circumstances of the crash, which began at about 12:30 p.m. Wednesday with a complaint of shots fired near Blackfalds.
  
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• Edmonton police seek tips after eight-year-old on bicycle hit by truck

  01-08-2019 15:27 via cbc.ca
  Edmonton police are looking for witnesses or tips after an eight-year-old boy riding his bicycle was injured last week in a hit-and-run.
  
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• Alberta RCMP officer offers safety tips for new drivers

  01-08-2019 15:26 via globalnews.ca
  It’s summer and the roads are busy. Sgt. Brent Robinson with Alberta RCMP has some road safety tips, particularly for new drivers.
  
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• Union reports problems with $6M 'observe and report' security at Edmonton transit centres - CBC.ca

  01-08-2019 15:00 via cbc.ca
  Union reports problems with $6M 'observe and report' security at Edmonton transit centres  CBC.caEdmonton's transit union is flagging persistent problems with a private security detail the city hired last November at a price tag of nearly $6 million a year.
  
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• Union reports problems with $6M 'observe and report' security at Edmonton transit centres

  01-08-2019 15:00 via cbc.ca
  Edmonton's transit union is flagging persistent problems with a private security detail the city hired last November at a price tag of nearly $6 million a year. 
  
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• A look back at July 2019 weather in Edmonton

  01-08-2019 14:55 via globalnews.ca
  If you thought it was a wet July, you’re right. Mike Sobel has a look back at the weather this July. Plus, what’s in store for Edmonton over the next three days?
  
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• Edmonton weather: The stickiest of the ickiest, Humidex to hit 30 today - Edmonton Journal

  01-08-2019 14:53 via edmontonjournal.com
  Edmonton weather: The stickiest of the ickiest, Humidex to hit 30 today  Edmonton JournalA look at today's Edmonton weather by Environment Canada.Thursday morning temperatures at the Edmonton Blatchford station measured 14.2 C with 8 km/h ...
  
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• Edmontonians to climb Mount Kilimanjaro to help Stollery patients

  01-08-2019 14:46 via globalnews.ca
  A few brave Edmontonians will challenge themselves and climb Mount Kilimanjaro all to help young patients and their families at the Stollery Children’s Hospital. Mike Sobel sits down with Mike House and Jenny Adams to learn more.
  
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