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• Bianca Andreescu wins U.S. Open, becomes 1st Canadian to claim a Grand Slam title

  07-09-2019 23:59 via cbc.ca
  Bianca Andreescu has become the first Canadian to win a Grand Slam singles title. The 19-year-old from Mississauga, Ont., beat the legendary Serena Williams 6-3, 7-5 in the U.S. Open women's final in New York.
  
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• Two-vehicle collision in Grande Prairie leaves 1 woman dead

  07-09-2019 23:20 via cbc.ca
  A woman is dead after a two vehicle collision in Grande Prairie.
  
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• Severe thunderstorm warning issued for parts of west-central Alberta

  07-09-2019 22:58 via globalnews.ca
  A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for parts of Yellowhead County on Saturday afternoon.
  
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• Edmonton fine dining restaurant Hardware Grill shutters for good - Edmonton Journal

  07-09-2019 22:58
  Edmonton fine dining restaurant Hardware Grill shutters for good  Edmonton JournalStoried Edmonton fine dining restaurant closes downtown digs.
  
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• Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid skating well but won’t commit to return date

  07-09-2019 22:24 via globalnews.ca
  "We're working towards that," McDavid said when asked if he'll be ready for the season opener.
  
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• Alberta Green Party leader resigns after just 1 year in charge

  07-09-2019 21:17 via cbc.ca
  Cheryle Chagnon-Greyeyes, the leader of the Green Party of Alberta, has resigned, and the party has appointed Will Carnegie, the Green Party's candidate in Calgary-East, as the interim leader.
  
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• SCARS introduces us to 3 cats who need a new home

  07-09-2019 20:14 via globalnews.ca
  The folks from the Second Chance Animal Rescue Society dropped by the Global Edmonton studio on Saturday to introduce us to three different cats who are looking for their new forever homes.
  
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• Edmonton boutique reminds women living with alopecia they are more than just hair

  07-09-2019 19:56 via globalnews.ca
  Sweet Jolie is an Edmonton women’s boutique that promotes self love and women’s empowerment. The people involved with the boutique are reminding women living with alopecia that they are more than just their hair.
  
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• Preview of 2019 edition of Fashion with Compassion

  07-09-2019 19:51 via globalnews.ca
  It’s in its 23rd year and this year, Fashion with Compassion will once again raise money for Sorrentino’s Compassion House, which provides a home away from home for women undergoing cancer treatment in Edmonton.
  
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• The hunt for 'a key to Edmonton' begins today with launch of new river valley path - CTV News

  07-09-2019 19:48
  The hunt for 'a key to Edmonton' begins today with launch of new river valley path  CTV NewsThe City of Edmonton is celebrating the launch of a new 10-kilometre river valley trail with a treasure hunt that starts Saturday.
  
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• In the kitchen with 3 top Edmonton chefs

  07-09-2019 19:44 via globalnews.ca
  Three of Edmonton’s top chefs dropped by the Global Edmonton studio on Saturday morning to cook some food and to talk about a collaboration to help out some young chefs to get better at their crafts.
  
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• Possible human remains discovered in south Edmonton

  07-09-2019 19:06 via globalnews.ca
  Homicide detectives were called to a location in south Edmonton on Friday evening to investigate what police believe to be human remains. Sarah Komadina reports.
  
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• Edmonton weather: And now for something completely different - Edmonton Journal

  07-09-2019 17:40
  Edmonton weather: And now for something completely different  Edmonton JournalA look at today's Edmonton weather by Environment Canada.Saturday morning temperatures at the Edmonton Blatchford station measured 14.5 C with 11 km/h ...
  
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• Threats, abuse move from online to real world, McKenna now requires security

  07-09-2019 17:34 via cbc.ca
  Environment Minister Catherine McKenna says she was recently walking outside a movie theatre with her children when a car slowly pulled to a stop beside them.
  
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• Serious collision closes Highway 40 near Grande Prairie

  07-09-2019 17:33 via globalnews.ca
  A serious collision forced the closure of Highway 40 south of Grande Prairie near Grovedale early Saturday morning.
  
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• Lethbridge woman killed in Highway 40 crash near Grande Prairie

  07-09-2019 17:33 via globalnews.ca
  A serious collision forced the closure of Highway 40 south of Grande Prairie near Grovedale early Saturday morning.
  
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• Supporters of adding linear park to top of Edmonton bridge host High Level Line Day

  07-09-2019 17:00 via globalnews.ca
  On Saturday, you'll get a glimpse at what might become a new link between downtown Edmonton and Old Strathcona if the High Level Line Society has its way.
  
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• Humboldt aims to move past image as 'grieving city' after deadly Broncos crash

  07-09-2019 16:33 via cbc.ca
  Spokeswoman Penny Lee says Humboldt became known to many as "the grieving city" after the April 6, 2018, crash that killed 16 and injured 13 others. Now, the Saskatchewan city wants to craft a new look, which may include a new logo and tag line.
  
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• Family fungi farm flourishing near Edmonton - CBC.ca

  07-09-2019 16:30
  Family fungi farm flourishing near Edmonton  CBC.caAlberta family goes vertical with their mushroom farm. The Gruger family runs a specialty mushroom business in Nisku, Alta., cultivating oyster mushrooms using ...
  
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• Family fungi farm flourishing near Edmonton

  07-09-2019 16:30 via cbc.ca
  Alberta family goes vertical with their mushroom farm. The Gruger family runs a specialty mushroom business in Nisku, Alta., cultivating oyster mushrooms using artificial logs made of a hemp by-product.
  
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• 'Gay Yoda' races to secure beds for homeless LGBTQ youth before winter

  07-09-2019 14:15 via cbc.ca
  An Edmonton agency is racing to move into a bigger space so it won't have to send its homeless LGBTQ2s youth back on the streets again this winter.
  
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• 'A fee for service is what we know': Physicians group open to compensation changes but says challenges remain

  07-09-2019 13:00 via cbc.ca
  The blue ribbon panel's report on Alberta's finances is calling for changes in the way physicians are paid in order to help tame the provincial deficit, but the Alberta Medical Association says the report isn't recognizing the contributions physicians have already made to the system.
  
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• 'This is a big deal:' Hurricane Dorian upgraded to Category 2 storm in Atlantic Canada

  07-09-2019 12:42 via cbc.ca
  Hundreds of thousands of residents in Atlantic Canada are without power as Category 2 Hurricane Dorian blows through the region, knocking down trees and stirring up large waves.
  
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• 'This is a big deal:' Dorian makes landfall in Halifax as a post-tropical storm

  07-09-2019 12:42 via cbc.ca
  Hundreds of thousands of residents in Atlantic Canada are without power after Dorian blew through the region, knocking down trees and a crane while stirring up large waves.
  
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• Schools tackle sexual assault even before students hit campus

  07-09-2019 12:00 via globalnews.ca
  One in five women arriving on a Canadian university or college campus this week will experience sexual violence while studying at a post-secondary institution, the Canadian Federation of Students says. 
  
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• Federal probe finds 'co-ordinated' social media bots in Alberta election - Edmonton Journal

  07-09-2019 07:48
  Federal probe finds 'co-ordinated' social media bots in Alberta election  Edmonton JournalEDMONTON — A federal agency investigating the recent Alberta election has found evidence the campaign featured tactics including co-ordinated, false social ...
  
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• Homicide detectives probe possible human remains found in south Edmonton - Global News

  07-09-2019 06:06
  Homicide detectives probe possible human remains found in south Edmonton  Global NewsWATCH ABOVE: Homicide detectives were called in Friday night after what police believe to be human remains were discovered in the area of 84 Street and 64 ...
  
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• Homicide detectives probe possible human remains found in south Edmonton

  07-09-2019 06:06 via globalnews.ca
  Police were called to the area of 84 Street and 64 Avenue at around 7:15 p.m. Friday after what officers believe to be human remains were discovered in the area.
  
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• Edmonton police investigate discovery of possible human remains

  07-09-2019 06:01 via globalnews.ca
  Homicide detectives were called in Friday night after what police believe to be human remains were discovered in the area of 84 Street and 64 Avenue in south Edmonton.
  
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• Edmonton law firm marks 125 years in business - Edmonton Journal

  07-09-2019 03:24
  Edmonton law firm marks 125 years in business  Edmonton JournalEdmonton law firm Duncan Craig LLP has been closely tied the Edmonton community since it began, and on Saturday it's celebrating its 125 anniversary with a ...
  
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• Investigation finds ‘co-ordintated’ social media bots in Alberta election

  07-09-2019 03:23 via globalnews.ca
  A federal agency investigating the recent Alberta election has found evidence the campaign featured tactics including co-ordinated, false social media postings.
  
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• Investigation finds ‘co-ordinated’ social media bots in Alberta election

  07-09-2019 03:23 via globalnews.ca
  A federal agency investigating the recent Alberta election has found evidence the campaign featured tactics including co-ordinated, false social media postings.
  
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• Starting field position an uphill battle for Edmonton Eskimos - Edmonton Journal

  07-09-2019 03:06
  Starting field position an uphill battle for Edmonton Eskimos  Edmonton JournalThe Edmonton Eskimos have covered more mileage than any other offence in the Canadian Football League this season.But football comes down to a game of ...
  
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• Bob Layton editorial: Vaping

  07-09-2019 02:53 via globalnews.ca
  In this week’s editorial, Bob Layton weighs in on vaping and whether it should be banned.
  
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• Cooper Marody is making sweet music on and off the ice - Edmonton Sun

  07-09-2019 02:35
  Cooper Marody is making sweet music on and off the ice  Edmonton SunCooper Marody has two country songs on Spotify and iTunes, the most recent single called I Don't Deserve Her Yet, which may or may not be true but what the ...
  
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• Starting field position an uphill battle for Edmonton Eskimos - Edmonton Sun

  07-09-2019 02:26
  Starting field position an uphill battle for Edmonton Eskimos  Edmonton SunThe Edmonton Eskimos have covered more mileage than any other offence in the Canadian Football League this season.But football comes down to a game of ...
  
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• Whistlers Campground in Jasper National Park to be closed through 2020

  07-09-2019 02:22 via globalnews.ca
  Whistlers Campground in Jasper National Park will be closed for a year longer than originally planned, Parks Canada announced on Friday.
  
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• Alberta seniors share back-to-school advice with kids

  07-09-2019 02:22 via globalnews.ca
  A group of seniors from Lloydminster got in on the back-to-school excitement by participating in a photography project with their words of advice for kids.
  
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• Hour at 6 Edmonton: Sept. 6 | Watch News Videos Online - Globalnews.ca

  07-09-2019 02:20
  Hour at 6 Edmonton: Sept. 6 | Watch News Videos Online  Globalnews.caWatch Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton: Sept. 6 Video Online, on GlobalNews.ca.
  
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• Fire at Southgate Shopping Centre

  07-09-2019 02:16 via globalnews.ca
  An early morning fire at Southgate mall affected business for one of its anchor stores. Sarah Komadina has the latest.
  
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• Man convicted in Mac’s murders to serve sentence concurrently

  07-09-2019 02:13 via globalnews.ca
  One of the three people who robbed and killed two Mac’s clerks will serve his two life sentences concurrently. Colton Steinhauer will be eligible for parole after 25 years. Fletcher Kent reports.
  
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• Alberta union looking at all options after appeal court sided with government

  07-09-2019 02:12 via globalnews.ca
  Alberta’s public sector workers are looking at all options if the UCP government attempts to roll back rights. As Tom Vernon reports, the vow comes after the court of appeal sided with the government on Bill 9.
  
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• ‘That’s a battle of Alberta I’m happy to win’: Edmonton city council tops Calgary in approval rating: survey - Edmonton Journal

  07-09-2019 02:09
  ‘That’s a battle of Alberta I’m happy to win’: Edmonton city council tops Calgary in approval rating: survey  Edmonton JournalWhen it comes to the relationship between citizens and their local governments, the City of Edmonton is taking top marks.A study by Argyle Group and Leger ...
  
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• Challenges ahead to boost transit ridership, Edmonton auditor says - CBC.ca

  07-09-2019 01:52
  Challenges ahead to boost transit ridership, Edmonton auditor says  CBC.caFixing the city's faltering transit system is going to be a challenge, despite ongoing efforts to improve it, city auditor David Wiun says.
  
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• Challenges ahead to boost transit ridership, Edmonton auditor says

  07-09-2019 01:52 via cbc.ca
  Fixing the city’s faltering transit system is going to be a challenge, despite ongoing efforts to improve it, city auditor David Wiun says.
  
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• Red Deer man receives electric wheelchair from people who saw him struggling

  07-09-2019 01:45 via cbc.ca
  Mark Rowles, who struggles physically due to a physical injury and a stroke, was given an electric wheelchair by community members in Red Deer after a social media plea.
  
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• Alberta seniors offer advice to students heading back to school in viral Facebook post: ‘Stay off drugs!’

  07-09-2019 01:40 via globalnews.ca
  A group of Alberta seniors has gone viral, after posting photos to social media with advice for kids heading back to school this week.
  
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• Mayor renews call for overhaul of Edmonton Transit - Edmonton Journal

  07-09-2019 01:26
  Mayor renews call for overhaul of Edmonton Transit  Edmonton JournalA major overhaul to make Edmonton Transit more cost-effective could be down the road, which could have significant impacts on where bus stops are going to ...
  
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• Edmonton women's club closing down after more than one century - Edmonton Journal

  07-09-2019 01:19
  Edmonton women's club closing down after more than one century  Edmonton JournalThe Women's Canadian Club of Edmonton, founded in 1911, is closing its ledgers this fall by donating $20000 to the Lois Hole Hospital for Women.
  
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• Watch: Tyler Benson at Edmonton Oilers rookie camp - National Post

  07-09-2019 01:11
  Watch: Tyler Benson at Edmonton Oilers rookie camp  National PostTyler Benson comments at Edmonton Oilers rookie camp on Thursday....
  
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