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• Study: Domestic homicide in Canada averages 70 deaths per year

  25-09-2019 23:17 via cbc.ca
  Research has revealed that nearly 700 Canadians have been victims to domestic homicide in the last nine years. Researchers from Western University and the University of Guelph are now looking for survivors, or people close to victims, to participate in a study to enhance prevention.
  
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• New technology moves Alberta oilsands bitumen in shipping container to West Coast

  25-09-2019 23:02 via globalnews.ca
  Melius Energy says it has successfully tested a new technology that allows oilsands bitumen to be shipped as a semi-solid product in six-metre-long shipping containers.
  
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• Enoch Cree Nation celebrates opening of new school

  25-09-2019 22:24 via globalnews.ca
  Maskêkosak Kiskinomâtowikamik will serve kids from K-12, and was officially opened in a special ceremony on Sept. 25.
  
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• U.S. military court appoints panel to hear Omar Khadr's war-crimes appeal

  25-09-2019 22:00 via cbc.ca
  A U.S. military court has appointed three judges to hear Omar Khadr appeal his war-crimes convictions, signalling a possible end to a years-long delay in the Canadian's quest to clear his name.
  
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• U.S. military court appoints 3 judges to hear Omar Khadr’s war crimes appeal

  25-09-2019 21:53 via globalnews.ca
  An American military court has appointed three judges to hear Omar Khadr appeal his war-crimes convictions, signalling a possible end to a years-long delay in the Canadian's quest to clear his name.
  
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• Minister says action coming on MacKinnon report on Alberta’s post-secondary system

  25-09-2019 21:44 via globalnews.ca
  Demetrios Nicolaides, in the meantime, is being non-committal on how he will respond to the report's recommendation to look at consolidating the 26 institutions.
  
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• Two people to stand trial on charges stemming from Amber Alert in Alberta

  25-09-2019 21:29 via globalnews.ca
  An Amber Alert was issued at about 5 a.m. on June 1, and the suspect vehicle was spotted by RCMP near Sylvan Lake in central Alberta about two hours later.
  
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• Teen golfer nailed the drive on number eight — but he's too young to drive the SUV he won

  25-09-2019 20:34 via cbc.ca
  For 14-year-old Ethan Howes, the odds — and the golf gods — were on his side when he aced a hole during a junior recent tournament and won an SUV he's not old enough to drive.
  
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• Man extracted from pickup truck after crash in west Edmonton - CTV News

  25-09-2019 20:26 via edmonton.ctvnews.ca
  Man extracted from pickup truck after crash in west Edmonton  CTV News
  
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• Expert in Washington breaks down the Trump impeachment inquiry

  25-09-2019 20:18 via globalnews.ca
  U.S. President Trump is reacting to the release of a memo detailing a controversial call to Ukraine. Reggie Cicchini helps us understand what this all means.
  
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• At long last Edmonton Oilers have the luxury of sending a top prospect, Evan Bouchard, to AHL - Edmonton Journal

  25-09-2019 20:15 via edmontonjournal.com
  At long last Edmonton Oilers have the luxury of sending a top prospect, Evan Bouchard, to AHL  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Wildlife and concrete co-exist at northeast Edmonton industrial park

  25-09-2019 20:14 via cbc.ca
  A new bridge in an industrial park in northeast Edmonton, which includes an underpass for wildlife, was officially opened on Wednesday.
  
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• Some parts of Edmonton hit harder by liquor store robberies

  25-09-2019 20:12 via globalnews.ca
  The CEO of a liquor store chain says northeast Edmonton has been targeted for robberies by organized crime groups a lot – along with stores near Groat Road. The Alberta Liquor Store Association says part of the problem is the lack of distance between stores. Kendra Slugoski has more.
  
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• NAIT and SAIT presidents part of Alberta task force for skilled trades

  25-09-2019 20:03 via globalnews.ca
  The Alberta government has announced a task force that will look for ways to increase awareness of skilled trades and raise the profile of the industry.
  
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• Alberta task force to look at possible expansion of apprenticeship programs

  25-09-2019 20:03 via cbc.ca
  Apprenticeships in areas like computer coding and green technology could soon be available to Alberta students depending on the findings of a new task force announced Wednesday. 
  
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• Vehicle crashes in tunnel under Alberta legislature after fleeing officers: police

  25-09-2019 19:57 via globalnews.ca
  A vehicle crashed in the tunnel under the Alberta legislature grounds after fleeing from officers trying to pull it over, Edmonton police said.
  
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• Part of Edmonton’s Stantec Tower sold to German company - Global News

  25-09-2019 18:10 via globalnews.ca
  Part of Edmonton’s Stantec Tower sold to German company  Global News
  
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• Part of Edmonton’s Stantec Tower sold to German company

  25-09-2019 18:10 via globalnews.ca
  A portion of Edmonton's tallest tower has been sold.
  
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• 'Canadians...they’re just so reasonable': Comedian Jim Jefferies tackles Edmonton Eskimos name debate - Edmonton Journal

  25-09-2019 17:10 via edmontonjournal.com
  'Canadians...they’re just so reasonable': Comedian Jim Jefferies tackles Edmonton Eskimos name debate  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Machete-wielding phone thief arrested in Sherwood Park: RCMP

  25-09-2019 16:55 via globalnews.ca
  A man was arrested and charged in Sherwood Park after allegedly taking someone's phone and when confronted, pulled out a machete.
  
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• Edmonton Humane Society: Abercrombie the cat + PALS program

  25-09-2019 16:50 via globalnews.ca
  In our Adopt a Pet segment with the Edmonton Humane Society, Dr. Ted Purcell introduces us to Abercrombie the seven-year-old cat and talks about the prevent another litter subsidy (PALS) program.
  
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• Machete used in cellphone robbery in Sherwood Park

  25-09-2019 16:47 via cbc.ca
  A 20-year-old man has been charged with robbery and possession of a weapon after a confrontation outside Sherwood Park Mall that involved a machete.
  
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• 2019 Edmonton International Film Festival about to get underway

  25-09-2019 16:25 via globalnews.ca
  The curtain is about to rise on the Edmonton International Film Festival at the City Centre Landmark Cinemas. Producer Kerri Long previews what movie lovers can expect.
  
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• 2nd annual RISE UP in support of Edmonton mental health peer support community

  25-09-2019 16:02 via globalnews.ca
  HEAL YEG’s 2nd annual RISE UP event is an elegant evening of music, art, drinks, food and a silent auction in support of We All Believe in You, a mental health peer support community in Edmonton. John Milakovic and Jori West share details.
  
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• Portion of Ice District tower sold to German company for half a billion dollars

  25-09-2019 15:56 via cbc.ca
  The Katz Group has sold the commercial portion of the new 69-storey Stantec Tower in Edmonton's Ice District to Deka Immobilien, a news release said Wednesday.
  
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• Edmonton weather: Winds whip up as temperatures take a tumble - Edmonton Journal

  25-09-2019 15:16 via edmontonjournal.com
  Edmonton weather: Winds whip up as temperatures take a tumble  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Alberta municipalities fear infrastructure funding cuts in wake of MacKinnon report

  25-09-2019 15:00 via cbc.ca
  Alberta municipalities are wary of possible cuts to provincial infrastructure grants in the wake of recommendations by a blue ribbon panel.
  
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• Classic Landscaping: Fall lawn care + the best time and way to lay sod

  25-09-2019 14:40 via globalnews.ca
  Perry Stothart from Classic Landscapes and Ellerslie Gift and Garden shares tips for preparing your lawn for winter and talks about why fall is the best time to lay sod.
  
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• 'They just look at us like we're monsters': Serenity's former guardians speak out

  25-09-2019 14:00 via cbc.ca
  The former guardians of a girl whose death in 2014 prompted an emergency debate in the Alberta legislature say their lives have been a nightmare since her death. 
  
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• Edmonton early morning weather forecast: Wednesday, September 25, 2019

  25-09-2019 13:36 via globalnews.ca
  Here’s Mike Sobel’s Wednesday, September 25, 2019 early morning weather forecast for Edmonton, Alberta and the surrounding area.
  
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• OPINION | Liberals' climate balancing act: The world is watching

  25-09-2019 13:00 via cbc.ca
  Trudeau's climate platform needs to make the case for his policies to Canadians and, if it fails to do so effectively, it will have implications far beyond our borders.
  
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• New Catholic school in Edmonton will cost millions more than first expected: board - Global News

  25-09-2019 07:22 via globalnews.ca
  New Catholic school in Edmonton will cost millions more than first expected: board  Global NewsConstruction on a Catholic school is in Edmonton is going to cost the division millions of dollars more than first expected.
  
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• New Catholic school in Edmonton faces costly construction issue | Watch News Videos Online - Globalnews.ca

  25-09-2019 07:14 via globalnews.ca
  New Catholic school in Edmonton faces costly construction issue | Watch News Videos Online  Globalnews.caConstruction of a new Catholic school in Edmonton has run into a roadblock. As Sarah Komadina reports, it will cost the school board millions more to fix the ...
  
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• New Catholic school in Edmonton faces costly construction issue

  25-09-2019 07:14 via globalnews.ca
  Construction of a new Catholic school in Edmonton has run into a roadblock. As Sarah Komadina reports, it will cost the school board millions more to fix the problem quickly.
  
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• Edmonton city councillors to take more time deciding what to do about calcium chloride concerns

  25-09-2019 07:11 via globalnews.ca
  It seems Edmonton city councillors need more time to decide what to do about a controversial anti-icing agent being used on city roads. Julia Wong explains.
  
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• Persson injured; Oilers send down Bouchard - TSN

  25-09-2019 06:59 via tsn.ca
  Persson injured; Oilers send down Bouchard  TSNEdmonton Oilers defenceman Joel Persson left Tuesday's matchup with the Arizona Coyotes early in the second period with an upper-body injury according to ...
  
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• New Catholic school in Edmonton will cost millions more than first expected: board

  25-09-2019 06:44 via globalnews.ca
  Construction on a Catholic school is in Edmonton is going to cost the division millions of dollars more than first expected.
  
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• Player grades: Connor McDavid fast but rusty for Edmonton Oilers in loss to Arizona - Edmonton Journal

  25-09-2019 06:37 via edmontonjournal.com
  Player grades: Connor McDavid fast but rusty for Edmonton Oilers in loss to Arizona  Edmonton JournalBouchard and Starrett sent to AHL after 4-2 loss to CoyotesIt was great to see Connor McDavid back in an Edmonton Oilers uniform in an NHL game, but it was ...
  
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• Wet growing season prompts Leduc County to declare state of agricultural disaster

  25-09-2019 06:24 via globalnews.ca
  Leduc County declared a state of agricultural disaster on Tuesday.
  
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• Edmonton public school trustee says 'science not settled' on human-caused climate change - Edmonton Journal

  25-09-2019 06:14 via edmontonjournal.com
  Edmonton public school trustee says 'science not settled' on human-caused climate change  Edmonton JournalThe public school board would do students a disservice by not allowing them to learn multiple theories about the causes of climate change, southeast Edmonton ...
  
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• Arizona Coyotes spoil McDavid’s return with 4-2 win over Edmonton Oilers

  25-09-2019 05:54 via globalnews.ca
  Connor McDavid returned, but the Oilers lost 4-2 to Arizona. on Tuesday.
  
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• Movie mania set to hit Alberta’s capital when 2019 Edmonton International Film Festival gets underway

  25-09-2019 05:36 via globalnews.ca
  It's a big week for fans of the big screen in Alberta's capital as the Edmonton International Film Festival is set to get underway on Thursday.
  
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• Game Recap -3.0: Edmonton Oilers vs Arizona Coyotes (9/24/2019) - Oilers Nation

  25-09-2019 05:30 via oilersnation.com
  Game Recap -3.0: Edmonton Oilers vs Arizona Coyotes (9/24/2019)  Oilers NationConnor McDavid is back, what else is there to say?? Let's get this preseason over with all ready! But first, the Edmonton Oilers had to deal with the Arizona ...
  
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• Seclusion should be a last resort, and be ultimately eliminated, says Edmonton public school board - Edmonton Journal

  25-09-2019 04:56 via edmontonjournal.com
  Seclusion should be a last resort, and be ultimately eliminated, says Edmonton public school board  Edmonton JournalAlberta's education minister should declare involuntary confinement of students be used only in emergencies when staff or students are endangered, Edmonton ...
  
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• B.C. wins temporary court decision in battle with Alberta over Trans Mountain pipeline

  25-09-2019 04:35 via globalnews.ca
  A federal court judge has temporarily suspended Alberta’s “turn off the taps” legislation, which was designed to punish B.C. for the NDP government’s opposition to the Trans Mountain Pipeline project. Keith Baldrey has the details.
  
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• Kris Russell cleared to take part in Edmonton Oilers training camp - Edmonton Journal

  25-09-2019 03:24 via edmontonjournal.com
  Kris Russell cleared to take part in Edmonton Oilers training camp  Edmonton JournalKris Russell is back at it after spending the first half of training camp in concussion protocol.“It's frustrating, you work hard all summer, you test well and a little ...
  
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• Trudeau calls Singh to discuss blackface photos

  25-09-2019 03:17 via cbc.ca
  NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh spoke to Justin Trudeau Tuesday about the Liberal leader's past appearances in blackface that emerged last week.
  
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• Edmonton councillors can’t make decision on ‘salty’ calcium chloride issue - Global News

  25-09-2019 02:58 via globalnews.ca
  Edmonton councillors can’t make decision on ‘salty’ calcium chloride issue  Global NewsWATCH: Edmonton's snow and ice removal program continues to be up for debate. At issue: the use of a calcium chloride solution and it seems councillors need ...
  
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• Global Edmonton MVP: Sunder West

  25-09-2019 02:54 via globalnews.ca
  A former CCAA basketball MVP is now making a splash with the MacEwan Griffins but on the soccer pitch. Quinn Phillips has more on our Global Edmonton MVP, Sunder West.
  
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• Global Edmonton weather forecast: Sept. 24 | Watch News Videos Online - Globalnews.ca

  25-09-2019 02:44 via globalnews.ca
  Global Edmonton weather forecast: Sept. 24 | Watch News Videos Online  Globalnews.caWatch Global Edmonton weather forecast: Sept. 24 Video Online, on GlobalNews.ca.
  
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