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• Alberta justice minister to kick off tour to discuss rural crime in Bragg Creek on Thursday

  04-09-2019 23:53 via globalnews.ca
  On Thursday, Justice Minister Doug Schweitzer will begin a nearly four-week stretch of consultations with Albertans on the issue of rural crime.
  
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• 24 hours nonstop: Jasper's 3-time world champ of endurance mountain bike racing

  04-09-2019 22:29 via cbc.ca
  Jasper's Cory Wallace is still catching his breath after winning the World Solo 24 Hour Mountain Bike Championships in Brazil this summer. It’s a title he’s taken three years in a row.
  
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• ‘A bond that can never be broken’: Surviving Humboldt Bronco from Winnipeg remembers his teammates

  04-09-2019 22:22 via globalnews.ca
  Winnipeg's Matthieu Gomercic is a former Humboldt Bronco who survived the deadly crash. He speaks out for the first time exclusively to Global News' Brittany Greenslade.
  
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• Shooting outside Red Deer overdose prevention site sends man to hospital

  04-09-2019 21:51 via globalnews.ca
  Alberta RCMP say a man was shot and injured outside an overdose prevention site in downtown Red Deer.
  
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• Garage owner claims city should be on the hook for concrete damage

  04-09-2019 21:17 via cbc.ca
  An Edmonton man wants the city to pay for damage to concrete in his garages that he claims was caused by calcium chloride. 
  
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• How to pack a waste-free school lunch for your kids with GetJoyfull

  04-09-2019 20:58 via globalnews.ca
  Making healthy lunches that are good for the environment and appealing for kids to eat may seem like a daunting task for some parents, but GetJoyfull registered dietitian and mother Emily Mardell says it’s possible. She talks about the three R’s – reduce, reuse and recycle – and some lunch suggestions.
  
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• Edmonton chief economist on how MacKinnon Panel findings could affect the city’s finances

  04-09-2019 20:38 via globalnews.ca
  City of Edmonton chief economist John Rose joined the noon news to talk about the MacKinnon Panel’s findings on Alberta’s finances, and how the report’s recommendations affect the city’s finances – and in turn, you the taxpayer.
  
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• Federal court allows half of Trans Mountain pipeline legal challenges to proceed

  04-09-2019 20:24 via globalnews.ca
  The court has released a written decision saying it will allow six of the 12 requests to appeal.
  
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• Calcium chloride discussed at Edmonton city council committee

  04-09-2019 20:13 via globalnews.ca
  Edmonton’s Community and Public Services Committee is discussing the the future of using calcium chloride on streets in the winter at the same time the city is facing a lawsuit over the anti-icing agent. Julia Wong explains how we got here.
  
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• 7 Things To Do In Edmonton This Weekend, September 6 To 8 - Narcity

  04-09-2019 19:45
  7 Things To Do In Edmonton This Weekend, September 6 To 8  NarcityCan you believe it's already September? If you're looking for things to do in Edmonton this weekend, you're in luck because there are tons of events happening.
  
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• Edmonton police officer Dwayne Lakusta named new CEO of ALERT

  04-09-2019 19:29 via globalnews.ca
  Dwayne Lakusta, an Edmonton police officer with more than two decades of experience, is the new CEO of Alberta's organized and serious crime unit.
  
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• Q&A with Janice MacKinnon, architect of proposed path to balanced budget in Alberta

  04-09-2019 18:22 via cbc.ca
  Former Saskatchewan finance minister Janice MacKinnon explains how the panel she chaired arrived at its 26 recommendations, which touch all areas of government spending and call for deep cuts, in some instances.
  
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• Red Deer man sentenced to 3 years in prison for 2016 Canada Day crash that killed 2 teens

  04-09-2019 18:03 via globalnews.ca
  Dylan Beauclair, convicted in a Canada Day crash near Red Deer three years ago that killed two of his friends, has been sentenced to three years in prison.
  
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• Powwow dancer pleads for safe return of stolen regalia

  04-09-2019 17:00 via cbc.ca
  Perkins Noon feels hollow without his powwow regalia.
  
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• Terry Jones: Heat turned up on Edmonton Eskimos, head coach Jason Maas after Labour Day loss - Edmonton Journal

  04-09-2019 16:07
  Terry Jones: Heat turned up on Edmonton Eskimos, head coach Jason Maas after Labour Day loss  Edmonton JournalThe trouble with the 2019 Edmonton Eskimos is the statistics lie. They haven't been able to get it done against any of the CFL's good teams. Terry Jones.
  
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• Leduc family surrounded by armed police after apparent 'swatting'

  04-09-2019 16:00 via cbc.ca
  A Leduc woman says she was the victim of "swatting" over the long weekend, when she and her children suddenly found their home surrounded by armed police officers.
  
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• 'Our members are ready for it': Alberta unions vow to fight legislated wages

  04-09-2019 15:30 via cbc.ca
  Alberta’s public sector unions say they’ll fight any move by the United Conservative government to legislate their wages or enact back-to-work legislation in the case of a strike. 
  
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• Edmonton weather: Summer in September is better than no summer at all - Edmonton Journal

  04-09-2019 15:17
  Edmonton weather: Summer in September is better than no summer at all  Edmonton JournalA look at today's Edmonton weather by Environment Canada.Wednesday morning temperatures at the Edmonton Blatchford station measured 13.5 C with 9 ...
  
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• Fit Tips with Chris Tse: Getting back into a routine with HIIT

  04-09-2019 14:40 via globalnews.ca
  With fall here, personal trailer and fitness expert Chris Tse joined Mike Sobel to talk about getting back into a routine and demonstrates a few high-intensity interval training exercises: squat jumps, lunge hops, and push-ups to side planks.
  
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• Edmonton early morning weather forecast: Wednesday, September 4, 2019

  04-09-2019 14:14 via globalnews.ca
  Here’s Mike Sobel’s Wednesday, September 4, 2019 early morning weather forecast for Edmonton, Alberta and the surrounding area.
  
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• Opinion | MacKinnon report gives Kenney roadmap for Klein-style cuts

  04-09-2019 14:00 via cbc.ca
  Reading the sky-is-falling report from the Blue Ribbon Panel on Alberta’s Finances should give you a dreaded feeling of deja vu.
  
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• Federal Court of Appeal to rule on whether to let pipeline challenges proceed

  04-09-2019 13:52 via cbc.ca
  The Federal Court of Appeal is to reveal today whether a new set of legal challenges to the Trans Mountain pipeline project can proceed.
  
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• Federal Court agrees to hear appeal of cabinet's green light for Trans Mountain pipeline

  04-09-2019 13:52 via cbc.ca
  The Federal Court of Appeal has agreed to hear an appeal from activists determined to overturn the Liberal government's approval of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project.
  
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• OPINION | What's really holding back the oilsands? It's not the bill of goods you're being sold

  04-09-2019 13:00 via cbc.ca
  There are four major issues affecting the oilsands: declining price outlooks, market access, a reduction in investment and climate change pressures.
  
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• Alberta unions react to provincial panel saying savings to be found in health, education

  04-09-2019 07:05 via globalnews.ca
  Union leaders are speaking out after a provincial panel said Alberta is overspending on things like health and education. As Sarah Komadina explains, unions are worried about what the recommendations means for their membership and their relationship with the government.
  
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• 2019 Baby Steps Walk to Remember

  04-09-2019 06:25 via globalnews.ca
  For anyone touched by the loss of a precious baby during pregnancy, or anytime after birth. This special day is open to all ages and all are welcome to attend. An opportunity to share our sweet babies, born too soon, truly remembered, forever loved. Music, readings, activities for kids, the Walk and the honoring of...
  
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• Fire at Red Deer industrial park over the weekend ‘appears to be suspicious’: RCMP

  04-09-2019 06:12 via globalnews.ca
  The RCMP issued a plea for tips from the public on Monday as they continue to investigate a weekend fire in a Red Deer industrial park that they now say "appears to be suspicious in nature."
  
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• Head coach of Edmonton Oilers’ farm team ready to see players make impressions at rookie camp - Global News

  04-09-2019 05:24
  Head coach of Edmonton Oilers’ farm team ready to see players make impressions at rookie camp  Global NewsThe Edmonton Oilers' rookie camp gets underway on Thursday and Jay Woodcroft, head coach of the Oilers' farm team in the American Hockey League, says ...
  
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• Head coach of Edmonton Oilers’ farm team ready to see players make impressions at rookie camp

  04-09-2019 05:19 via globalnews.ca
  The Edmonton Oilers' rookie camp gets underway on Thursday.
  
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• Edmonton Oil Kings cruise past Red Deer Rebels in preseason opener - Red Deer Advocate

  04-09-2019 04:58
  Edmonton Oil Kings cruise past Red Deer Rebels in preseason opener  Red Deer AdvocateOil Kings 5 Rebels 2 (Preseason). The Edmonton Oil Kings young guns easily outshined their counterparts from Red Deer Tuesday night. In the preseason ...
  
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• Yeg Ballroom Dance Festival

  04-09-2019 04:11 via globalnews.ca
  Free one day festival all about ballroom dance. Free lessons, dance demonstrations, live band, vendors and a great time to learn all about ballroom dance
  
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• Seniors share back-to-school wisdom with next generation

  04-09-2019 03:37 via cbc.ca
  Lloydminster photographer Jason Whiting created a photo series where local seniors share wisdom for the next generation of students returning to school.
  
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• Edmonton Oil Kings evaluating a lot of players ahead of 2019-20 season

  04-09-2019 03:16 via globalnews.ca
  The Edmonton Oil Kings host the Red Deer Rebels at the Downtown Community Arena on Tuesday night and as Kevin Karius explains, the WHL team has a number of different players to evaluate.
  
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• Edmonton's historic Rossdale may finally have a new future - CBC.ca

  04-09-2019 03:02
  Edmonton's historic Rossdale may finally have a new future  CBC.caCafes, restaurants, a brewery, a market — the old Rossdale power plant could finally be home to these kinds of amenities in the near future after city councillors ...
  
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• Edmonton's historic Rossdale may finally have a new future

  04-09-2019 03:02 via cbc.ca
  Cafes, restaurants, a brewery, a market — the old Rossdale power plant could finally be home to these kinds of amenities in the near future after city councillors agreed to move forward with a plan to redevelop the historic area.
  
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• Capital Region woman switched careers after suffering burnout

  04-09-2019 02:54 via globalnews.ca
  Burnout is beyond stress; it impacts your entire life. Now is a good time to look at how you’re feeling about your job. As Su-Ling Goh reports, one local woman switched careers after her work became a royal pain.
  
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• Hour at 6 Edmonton: Sept. 3 | Watch News Videos Online - Globalnews.ca

  04-09-2019 02:49
  Hour at 6 Edmonton: Sept. 3 | Watch News Videos Online  Globalnews.caWatch Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton: Sept. 3 Video Online, on GlobalNews.ca.
  
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• FORBES: Lofty quest to help Mustard Seed - Edmonton Sun

  04-09-2019 02:42
  FORBES: Lofty quest to help Mustard Seed  Edmonton SunBy MARTY FORBESLocal real estate agent Cory Clendenning likes to reach for the stars — literally — with challenges he accepts in life.His latest quest is to ...
  
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• Iveson uncertain how Alberta's 'spending problem' will affect Edmonton - CTV News

  04-09-2019 02:35
  Iveson uncertain how Alberta's 'spending problem' will affect Edmonton  CTV NewsA report that recommends the province review how much funding it gives municipalities creates uncertainty for Edmonton and other cities, says Mayor Don ...
  
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• Back to school for Edmonton students

  04-09-2019 02:33 via globalnews.ca
  Tuesday was a busy and exciting day for students and teachers across Edmonton. Kendra Slugoski was there as they headed back to class.
  
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• Another west Rossdale redevelopment debate at city hall

  04-09-2019 02:28 via globalnews.ca
  Tuesday saw another Edmonton city hall discussion about creating a new, high-density community in the mature west Rossdale region. Vinesh Pratap has more.
  
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• CBSA lays fraud charges against Carl Benito

  04-09-2019 02:22 via globalnews.ca
  The Canadian Border Services Agency has laid fraud charges against a former Alberta MLA. Carl Benito is accused of employing illegal immigrants and other offences. Breanna Karstens-Smith explains.
  
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• Mothers plead guilty to aggravated assault, confining 2 girls

  04-09-2019 02:17 via globalnews.ca
  Two little girls were found bruised and hungry, trapped in an Edmonton basement by their mother and her friend. Sarah Ryan was in court Tuesday when they entered guilty pleas. GRAPHIC WARNING
  
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• MacKinnon panel calls for course correction on Alberta finances

  04-09-2019 02:15 via globalnews.ca
  Alberta’s current fiscal crisis is arguably worse than it was in the early 1990s. That’s the finding of the MacKinnon Panel on Alberta’s finances. Tom Vernon has more on changes the panel is urging the government make.
  
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• How to spot a space rock: University of Alberta video helps differentiate earth rocks from meteorites

  04-09-2019 02:07 via globalnews.ca
  Experts say Saturday's fireball over Alberta likely deposited space rocks somewhere south or southwest of New Serepta, Alta.
  
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• Family schedules: organization coach on calendars for kids and parents

  04-09-2019 01:50 via globalnews.ca
  It’s not just the kids feeling over scheduled; parents are also suffering from a packed calendar. But is there a way to have it all and get to it all? Erin Chalmers has some tips from an organization coach.
  
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• Activities & free time: organization coach has tips on kids’ scheduling

  04-09-2019 01:31 via globalnews.ca
  It’s not just the kids feeling over scheduled; parents are also suffering from a packed calendar. But is there a way to have it all and get to it all? Erin Chalmers has some tips from an organization coach.
  
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• Back to school advice from seniors to students - Video - CityNews Edmonton

  04-09-2019 01:26
  Back to school advice from seniors to students - Video  CityNews EdmontonThe times may have changed, but kids are still kids. Some seniors who attended school in the 1940s share some advice for young students as they embark on a ...
  
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• New University of Alberta video helps amateurs differentiate rocks from meteorites

  04-09-2019 01:25 via globalnews.ca
  After a large fireball was spotted over Alberta, many were left wondering if meteorite rocks have been left behind. The University of Alberta has some tips on how to differentiate a space rock from a regular rock.
  
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• Air Canada files challenge with federal regulator over Onex deal to acquire WestJet

  04-09-2019 01:23 via globalnews.ca
  Air Canada is challenging WestJet Airlines Ltd.'s $3.5-billion acquisition by Onex Corp., arguing in a filing to the country's transportation regulator the deal breaches federal rules that limit foreign ownership of carriers.
  
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