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• Woman rescued from burning building in north Edmonton

  28-08-2019 23:53 via globalnews.ca
  A woman was rescued by firefighters after her residence in north Edmonton caught fire on Wednesday morning.
  
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• Police identify woman, 33, whose remains were found in Edmonton alley - CBC.ca

  28-08-2019 23:43
  Police identify woman, 33, whose remains were found in Edmonton alley  CBC.caEdmonton police say the human remains found in an Edmonton alley earlier this month belong to a 33-year-old woman whose death is considered suspicious.
  
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• Police identify woman, 33, whose remains were found in Edmonton alley

  28-08-2019 23:43 via cbc.ca
  Edmonton police say the human remains found in an Edmonton alley earlier this month belong to a 33-year-old woman whose death is considered suspicious.
  
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• ARTS Senior Animal Rescue 'drowning in cats' forced to shut doors to felines

  28-08-2019 23:29 via cbc.ca
  An animal rescue program that finds homes for older cats and dogs in Calgary, Edmonton and Red Deer says it has been flooded with so many felines that it's been forced to close its doors to them.
  
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• Homicide detectives investigating after remains found in Edmonton alley identified - Toronto Star

  28-08-2019 23:27
  Homicide detectives investigating after remains found in Edmonton alley identified  Toronto StarPolice believe the death of Terri Ann Rowan is suspicious after her remains were found in a west Edmonton alley on Aug. 15.
  
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• Human remains found in Edmonton alley identified as 33-year-old woman - Global News

  28-08-2019 23:04
  Human remains found in Edmonton alley identified as 33-year-old woman  Global NewsThe Edmonton Police *Service* Homicide Unit is investigating the suspicious death of a 33-year-old woman whose remains were discovered in an alley earlier ...
  
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• Human remains found in Edmonton alley identified as 33-year-old woman

  28-08-2019 23:04 via globalnews.ca
  The Edmonton Police Service Homicide Unit is investigating the suspicious death of a 33-year-old woman whose remains were discovered in an alley earlier this month.
  
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• Is there any reason for optimism in Edmonton this season? - The Hockey News

  28-08-2019 23:01
  Is there any reason for optimism in Edmonton this season?  The Hockey NewsLeon Draisaitl couldn't fake enthusiasm about the Oilers' chances in 2019-20. On a team that missed the playoffs and made so few off-season changes, why ...
  
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• Park damaged in Fort McMurray fire closes early after trees toppled

  28-08-2019 23:00 via globalnews.ca
  The province says wet conditions this summer combined with fire-damaged soils caused the trees to fall, even in moderate winds.
  
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• Homeowner shot at while following break-and-enter suspects in Parkland County

  28-08-2019 22:37 via cbc.ca
  It was midnight Monday when a woman in Parkland County heard someone trying to break down her garage door.
  
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• Fall Gallery Walk – West End Gallery

  28-08-2019 21:57 via globalnews.ca
  Lace up your walking shoes and join us for the Fall Gallery Walk, September 21st from 10am – 5pm and September 22nd from 12 – 4pm! The annual Fall Gallery Walk is a great opportunity for visitors to take a self-guided tour of Edmonton’s internationally recognized visual arts scene. Each participating gallery hosts a special...
  
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• 'Engulfed in flames': Fire sweeps through north Edmonton townhomes - Edmonton Journal

  28-08-2019 21:40
  'Engulfed in flames': Fire sweeps through north Edmonton townhomes  Edmonton JournalDramatic video shows firefighters rescuing woman from burning Edmonton townhouse  CTV NewsFire causes heavy damage at townhouse fourplex in north Edmonton’s Schonsee area  Global NewsFire sweeps through north Edmonton townhomes  Edmonton SunView full coverage on Google News
  
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• The farm of the future is staffed by robots, RBC report says

  28-08-2019 21:29 via globalnews.ca
  A new RBC report outlines automation and data analytics as "game-changer" technologies in the agriculture space.
  
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• Bolsonaro says Brazil will accept planes from Chile to fight Amazon fires

  28-08-2019 21:08 via globalnews.ca
  About 60 per cent of the Amazon region is in Brazil. The vast Amazon also includes Bolivia, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana, an overseas region of France.
  
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• Edmonton schools lose support worker amid provincial funding uncertainty - Edmonton Journal

  28-08-2019 21:07
  Edmonton schools lose support worker amid provincial funding uncertainty  Edmonton JournalStudents at three Edmonton schools will be without a key support worker this year as uncertainty around provincial funding swirls.Riverbend Junior High ...
  
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• Viterra calendar campaign helps keep STARS in the sky

  28-08-2019 21:04 via globalnews.ca
  This year’s calendar campaign kicked off at STARS’ Saskatoon base on Wednesday.
  
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• A Family Outing- Lecture

  28-08-2019 21:03 via globalnews.ca
  Join Edmonton author Ruby Remenda Swanson to hear about her book launch at Kyiv Pride 2019, the Canadian Ambassador’s Pre-Pride March Reception, the Equality March – a civil rights march with 8300 participants, 5000 police, many of whom were in riot gear – along with her media interviews and reception in Odessa.
  
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• Oilers' Draisaitl on Jesse Puljujarvi: 'It seems like he doesn't want to be on our team'

  28-08-2019 20:57 via cbc.ca
  Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl said he hopes the door hasn't been slammed shut on Jesse Puljujarvi returning to team.
  
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• Duchess Bake Shop opening 2nd location at Ritchie Market in south Edmonton - Global News

  28-08-2019 20:55
  Duchess Bake Shop opening 2nd location at Ritchie Market in south Edmonton  Global NewsMad for macarons? Dying for some Duke chocolate cake? Craving cookies? Duchess Bake Shop is opening a second location across the river in south ...
  
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• Duchess Bake Shop opening 2nd location at Ritchie Market in south Edmonton

  28-08-2019 20:55 via globalnews.ca
  Mad for macarons? Dying for some Duke chocolate cake? Craving cookies? Duchess Bake Shop is opening a second location across the river in south Edmonton.
  
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• Big money, big expansion for Edmonton's Telus World of Science - CTV News

  28-08-2019 20:49
  Big money, big expansion for Edmonton's Telus World of Science  CTV NewsThe provincial government is contributing $12 million to the $40-million Aurora project, while the federal government is kicking in $8.65 million.
  
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• Councillor weighs in on Edmonton declaring climate emergency

  28-08-2019 20:48 via globalnews.ca
  Edmonton city council declared a climate emergency on Tuesday. Ten councillors voted in favour of making the declaration, while also paving the way for actionable steps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Edmonton. Coun. Aaron Paquette joins Global News at Noon Edmonton to talk more about the declaration.
  
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• Edmonton $60M lottery winner sat on winning ticket for 10 months - Global News

  28-08-2019 20:46
  Edmonton $60M lottery winner sat on winning ticket for 10 months  Global NewsWATCH ABOVE: An Edmonton man is $60 million richer after winning the lottery back in October. He knew he won but kept it a secret until now. Breanna ...
  
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• Firefighters rescue woman as blaze destroys 4 townhouse units in northeast Edmonton

  28-08-2019 20:39 via cbc.ca
  One woman had to be rescued by firefighters as fire destroyed four units in a north Edmonton townhouse complex Wednesday morning.
  
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• Teachers, supporters gather at Alberta legislature to protest government’s curriculum review

  28-08-2019 20:25 via globalnews.ca
  A group of teachers and supporters rallied at the Alberta legislature to protest the lack of representation on a panel chosen by the UCP to re-evaluate the school curriculum.
  
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• Edmonton mans hit $60M jackpot

  28-08-2019 20:15 via globalnews.ca
  An Edmonton man is $60 million richer after winning the lottery back in October. He knew he won but kept it a secret until now. Breanna Karstens-Smith reports.
  
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• Ontario appeals federal carbon tax decision to Supreme Court of Canada

  28-08-2019 20:09 via cbc.ca
  The Ontario government has filed an appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada to re-examine a ruling by the province's top court that found the federal price on carbon is constitutionally sound.
  
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• Fire at north Edmonton townhouse complex

  28-08-2019 20:08 via globalnews.ca
  Several homes were damaged when a fire broke out in a north Edmonton townhouse complex Wednesday morning. Fletcher Kent has more from the scene.
  
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• Albertans gather to rally against UCP curriculum evaluation

  28-08-2019 20:06 via globalnews.ca
  A group of Alberta teachers and others has gathered at the legislature to protest the UCP curriculum evaluation. The government has appointed a panel to re-evaluate the curriculum put in place by the previous NDP government. Julia Wong has the latest.
  
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• Publishers’ embargo on eBooks ‘could be crippling’ to Edmonton libraries - Global News

  28-08-2019 19:55
  Publishers’ embargo on eBooks ‘could be crippling’ to Edmonton libraries  Global NewsEdmonton Public Library is joining a North America-wide network that's urgently calling on publishers to revamp a growing licensing system for the kind of eBook ...
  
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• Publishers’ embargo on eBooks ‘could be crippling’ to Edmonton libraries

  28-08-2019 19:54 via globalnews.ca
  Libraries will be upping their lobbying efforts with the federal government, authors - even Amazon - regarding the overly restrictive conditions publishers have put on eBooks.
  
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• Edmonton Eskimos QB Trevor Harris a CFL top performer for August - Global News

  28-08-2019 19:32
  Edmonton Eskimos QB Trevor Harris a CFL top performer for August  Global NewsEskimos quarterback Trevor Harris was recognized for his play during the month of August by the CFL on Wednesday.
  
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• Edmonton Eskimos QB Trevor Harris a CFL top performer for August

  28-08-2019 19:32 via globalnews.ca
  Eskimos quarterback Trevor Harris was recognized for his play during the month of August by the CFL on Wednesday.
  
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• Fire causes heavy damage at townhouse complex in north Edmonton’s Schonsee area

  28-08-2019 19:02 via globalnews.ca
  Thick, black smoke could be seen billowing from the townhouse complex near 82 Street north of 167 Avenue.
  
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• Strip club arson damages pegged at $4 million: Fire officials - Edmonton Journal

  28-08-2019 19:01
  Strip club arson damages pegged at $4 million: Fire officials  Edmonton JournalDamages from a weekend arson at a south Edmonton strip club are an estimated $4 million, say fire officials.Edmonton city police on Monday said investigators ...
  
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• Edmonton, Calgary offices converted to rental homes - Business in Vancouver

  28-08-2019 19:00
  Edmonton, Calgary offices converted to rental homes  Business in VancouverAn aging 12-storey office building in Edmonton and a landmark office tower in Calgary are being converted to rental housing by Strategic Group.
  
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• Edmonton $60M lottery winner sat on winning ticket for 10 months

  28-08-2019 18:32 via globalnews.ca
  Ten months after hitting the jackpot, the winner of a $60-million Lotto Max draw has finally come forward.
  
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• Government of Canada supports expansion of science centre in Edmonton - Canada NewsWire

  28-08-2019 18:15
  Government of Canada supports expansion of science centre in Edmonton  Canada NewsWireEDMONTON, Aug. 28, 2019 /CNW/ - Investing in cultural and recreational infrastructure helps build more dynamic inclusive communities while encouraging ...
  
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• 9 Things To Do This Labour Day Weekend In Edmonton, August 30 - September 2 - Narcity

  28-08-2019 17:37
  9 Things To Do This Labour Day Weekend In Edmonton, August 30 - September 2  NarcityThis weekend is a long one! It's hard to believe that August is almost over, but we're so excited to enjoy the extra time off this weekend. If you don't have plans ...
  
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• Alberta’s dismantled conversion therapy working group leading Calgary Pride Parade

  28-08-2019 17:13 via globalnews.ca
  Members of a now-dismantled conversion therapy working group will be serving as parade marshals at the 2019 Calgary Pride Parade.
  
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• 'The big one': Edmonton landscaper wins $60M lotto jackpot

  28-08-2019 16:00 via cbc.ca
  Every week for more than 30 years, Bon Truong played the same lottery numbers. And for 305 days, the Edmonton landscaper sat on a $60-million secret.
  
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• EEDC, Edmonton Chamber and Health City Partner to Help Health Companies Go Global - Financial Post

  28-08-2019 16:00
  EEDC, Edmonton Chamber and Health City Partner to Help Health Companies Go Global  Financial PostEDMONTON, Alberta — Edmonton Economic Development (EEDC), the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce, and Health City are pleased to announce a ...
  
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• Edmonton landscaper waits 10 months to reveal 'big win': $60M lotto jackpot - CBC News

  28-08-2019 16:00
  Edmonton landscaper waits 10 months to reveal 'big win': $60M lotto jackpot  CBC NewsMore than 300 days after the Oct. 26, 2018 Lotto Max draw, a winner is coming forward Wednesday to claim the whopping $60-million prize.
  
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• Edmonton landscaper waits 10 months to reveal 'big win': $60M lotto jackpot

  28-08-2019 16:00 via cbc.ca
  Every week for more than 30 years, Bon Truong played the same lottery numbers. And for 305 days, the Edmonton landscaper sat on a $60-million secret.
  
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• Cowboys tent to host free country music performances ahead of CCMA Awards

  28-08-2019 15:35 via globalnews.ca
  The 2019 CCMA Awards are being held in Calgary on Sunday, Sept. 8 at the Saddledome, with three days of free events leading up to the big presentation.
  
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• Verdict in October for youth accused of shooting German tourist west of Calgary

  28-08-2019 15:34 via cbc.ca
  A judge is to rule in October whether a youth is guilty of shooting a German tourist in the head on a highway west of Calgary.
  
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• Closing arguments set for case of German tourist shot west of Calgary

  28-08-2019 15:34 via cbc.ca
  Closing arguments are scheduled today in the trial of a youth accused of shooting a German tourist in the head on a highway west of Calgary.
  
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• Closing arguments Wednesday in trial for Alberta teen accused of shooting German tourist

  28-08-2019 15:29 via globalnews.ca
  Closing arguments will be heard in a Calgary courtroom on Wednesday in the trial of a youth accused of shooting a German tourist in the head on a highway west of Calgary.
  
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• Edmonton weather: Hey summer, what's happening? I'm going to need you to come in this weekend. Yeah. That would be great. - Edmonton Journal

  28-08-2019 15:10
  Edmonton weather: Hey summer, what's happening? I'm going to need you to come in this weekend. Yeah. That would be great.  Edmonton JournalA look at today's Edmonton weather by Environment Canada.Wednesday morning temperatures at the Edmonton Blatchford station measured 11.9 C with 9 ...
  
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• Klimchuk: Fall brings focus on literacy and appreciation for teachers - Edmonton Journal

  28-08-2019 14:01
  Klimchuk: Fall brings focus on literacy and appreciation for teachers  Edmonton JournalI am in Fringe theatre festival withdrawal and recalling the incredible shows I saw (23, actually) and being grateful for the passionate, committed artists we have ...
  
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