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• Federal Liberals won’t explain $500M figure for Trans Mountain revenues

  25-11-2019 23:36 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Liberals have promised any new revenue from the expansion project, including corporate taxes, will be spent only on climate-change mitigation.
  
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• No apology as Rachel Notley withdraws remark that got her tossed from the House

  25-11-2019 23:31 via cbc.ca
  
  "During question period, I used unparliamentary language to describe the government House leader's actions when he claimed that Bill 22 does not fire the election commissioner," Notley said Monday
  
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• Friends searching for answers after B.C. woman killed in Parkland County, Alta.

  25-11-2019 23:31 via globalnews.ca
  
  Friends of Saladina Vivancos say that more than a week after her body was found in Parkland County, they still have no answers as to what happened to the 33-year-old.
  
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• Meeting with Kenney, visit to consulate as former president of Ukraine visits Edmonton

  25-11-2019 23:02 via cbc.ca
  
  A former president of Ukraine came to Edmonton Monday, fulfilling a long-standing invitation from the Ukrainian Canadian Congress to visit the Ukrainian Consulate General office, which opened in 2018.
  
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• Fort Saskatchewan man charged with second-degree murder in son’s death

  25-11-2019 22:51 via globalnews.ca
  
  A 30-year-old Fort Saskatchewan man has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of his one-year-old son. Damien Christopher Starrett is also charged with assault against another child. Insp. Mike McCauley with the Fort Saskatchewan RCMP has the details.
  
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• Rail cars to ship propane from Alberta to Quebec

  25-11-2019 22:24 via cbc.ca
  
  Alberta-based Pembina Pipeline Corporation is shipping propane to Quebec, which is dealing with a fuel shortage.
  
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• Deaths of 6 young adults who had been in government care highlight ‘critical period’: Alberta advocate

  25-11-2019 22:13 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta's Child and Youth Advocate released a report after six young people who were transitioning away from Children's Services' care died over a nine-month period in 2018.
  
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• Fort Saskatchewan RCMP investigate death of one-year-old boy

  25-11-2019 21:12 via globalnews.ca
  
  Fort Saskatchewan RCMP have a called a news conference Monday afternoon to speak about their investigation into the death of one-year-old Ares Starrett.
  
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• Fort Saskatchewan man charged with second-degree murder in one-year-old son’s death

  25-11-2019 21:12 via globalnews.ca
  
  A 30-year-old Fort Saskatchewan man has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of his one-year-old son. 
  
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• Father charged with murder in death of one-year-old son in Fort Saskatchewan

  25-11-2019 21:09 via cbc.ca
  
  A 30-year-old father has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of his one-year-old son in Fort Saskatchewan Saturday.
  
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• Charges laid in weekend death of infant, say Fort Saskatchewan RCMP

  25-11-2019 21:09 via cbc.ca
  
  The infant's death happened on Saturday, police said in a news release Monday.
  
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• Mindful eating for men’s health

  25-11-2019 20:45 via globalnews.ca
  
  Studies show that men in general are in poorer health than women. Chef Blair Lebsack and Dr. Alda Ngo join Kent Morrison in the kitchen to talk about mindful eating for men’s health.
  
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• Broken: Global News series on Canada’s ongoing failure to end violence against women

  25-11-2019 20:34 via globalnews.ca
  
  Approaching the anniversary of the attack at École Polytechnique, a group of reporters at Global News reflected on how to provide better, more consistent and nuanced coverage of any woman, trans or non-binary person who has experienced violence, abuse or harassment if we are to play a role in eradicating it. Jane Gerster is one...
  
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• Woman of Vision: Connie Stacey invents new source of clean energy

  25-11-2019 20:08 via globalnews.ca
  
  It started out as hobby and grew into a global mission. This month’s Woman of Vision is the inventor of a new source of clean energy. Lesley MacDonald has Connie Stacey’s story.
  
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• 'A system that is broken': 190 Fort McMurray wildfire insurance claims remain unresolved

  25-11-2019 19:43 via cbc.ca
  
  More than three years since a wildfire tore through Fort McMurray, hundreds of people who saw their homes reduced to ashes or damaged beyond repair are still waiting on insurance settlements.
  
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• Province doubles number of articling students working with Crown prosecutors

  25-11-2019 19:33 via cbc.ca
  
  The province is doubling the number of law students it hires to work in the Crown prosecution service, Alberta Justice Minister Doug Schweitzer announced Monday in Calgary.
  
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• OPINION | As wildfire threat grows, UCP cuts to remote rappel team are a risky gamble

  25-11-2019 19:18 via cbc.ca
  
  A former wildland firefighter says the Alberta government does not understand the importance of Rappel crews in containing fires before they spread.
  
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• Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid named NHL second star

  25-11-2019 18:46 via globalnews.ca
  
  Connor McDavid was named one of the league's three stars for his performance last week, the NHL announced on Monday morning.
  
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• Victim identified in fatal Fort Saskatchewan pedestrian collision

  25-11-2019 18:35 via globalnews.ca
  
  A 15-year-old boy who was struck by a vehicle and killed in Fort Saskatchewan over the weekend has been identified.
  
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• Alberta child advocate calls for 'urgent response' to prevent young adult deaths

  25-11-2019 18:14 via cbc.ca
  
  One of the young Albertans, referred to as Ian in the 54-page report, killed himself two months before his 23rd birthday.
  
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• Forget the west LRT — Edmonton needs bus rapid transit, argues city councillor

  25-11-2019 17:49 via globalnews.ca
  
  Coun. Tim Cartmell will be putting forward a motion to defer approval of the bus network redesign until budget discussions in December, so city council can look at all transit options as a whole.
  
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• Money Smarts: Putting holiday spending into perspective

  25-11-2019 17:48 via globalnews.ca
  
  With Black Friday, Cyber Monday and the holidays right around the corner, it’s easy for people to excited about spending. It’s also important to remember the perfect gift isn’t worth sacrificing your financial well-being. Mike Sobel sits down with licensed insolvency trustee Freida Richer for a game of true or false: debt the halls edition.
  
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• Edmonton’s Animal Care and Control making changes amid overcrowding

  25-11-2019 16:58 via globalnews.ca
  
  The number of lost, injured or abandon cats in Edmonton is at an all time high. In order to deal with the chronic overcrowding at Animal Care & Control, some changes are being made. Daintre sits down with Ron Gabruck and Tracy Bauder to learn more.
  
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• 630 CHED – Mayfield Dinner Theatre – Class of ’63: A Rockin’ Reunion

  25-11-2019 16:57 via globalnews.ca
  
  630 CHED is thrilled to partner with the Mayfield Dinner Theatre for their current show Class of 63 running November 5th to January 26th, 2020!
  
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• 'I am here to look for common ground': Freeland, Kenney meet in Edmonton

  25-11-2019 16:52 via cbc.ca
  
  Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland was in Alberta on Monday to meet with Premier Jason Kenney and Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson.
  
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• Alberta Premier Jason Kenney to meet with Chrystia Freeland in Edmonton

  25-11-2019 16:52 via cbc.ca
  
  Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland will visit Alberta Monday and is expected to meet with Premier Jason Kenney and Don Iveson, the mayor of Edmonton.
  
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• 630 CHED – An Evening With Pink Martini

  25-11-2019 16:52 via globalnews.ca
  
  630 CHED is proud to help welcome Pink Martini to the Winspear Centre on April 15th, 2020!
  
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• Edmonton grandmothers Kids’ Christmas Shoppe raising funds for AIDS orphans

  25-11-2019 16:50 via globalnews.ca
  
  Children in Edmonton will have a chance to buy that special gift for mom and dad at the annual Kid’s Christmas Shoppe. Lorna Rogers and Betty Reitan with Grandmothers of Alberta for a New Generation (GANG) explain how the event in Edmonton helps grandparents raising AIDS orphans in Africa.
  
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• Freeland in Alberta to meet with Kenney, Iveson in first trip since being named deputy PM

  25-11-2019 16:35 via globalnews.ca
  
  The trip is Freeland's first since being named deputy prime minister tasked with national unity last week.
  
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• Sketches re-envision Strathcona alley as welcoming space for businesses, pedestrians

  25-11-2019 15:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Early sketches for the back alley between 103rd Street and 104th Street north of Whyte Avenue were unveiled during a stakeholder meeting last week. Upgrades could include new pavement, trees, lighting and benches.
  
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• Edmonton needs Bus Rapid Transit, argues councillor Tim Cartmell

  25-11-2019 15:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  City councillor Tim Cartmell says Edmonton should defer the West end LRT line indefinitely, and redirect money to a better bus network, including Bus Rapid Transit (BRT). Kendra Slugoski explains.
  
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• Alberta judge strikes down mandatory sentence for obtaining sexual services from a minor

  25-11-2019 14:00 via cbc.ca
  
  An Edmonton judge has struck down the minimum mandatory six-month sentence for the offence of obtaining sexual services from a minor.
  
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• Edmonton early morning weather forecast: Monday, November 25, 2019

  25-11-2019 13:35 via globalnews.ca
  
  Here’s Mike Sobel’s Monday, November 25, 2019 early morning weather forecast for Edmonton, Alberta and the surrounding area.
  
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• Trans Mountain monitoring anti-pipeline activists, labelling some as 'persons of interest'

  25-11-2019 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  The federally owned Trans Mountain Corporation is monitoring pipeline opponents and designating some as “persons of interest” who warrant closer scrutiny, according to internal records provided to CBC News. 
  
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• Edmontonians, Calgarians gather to show support for Hong Kong protesters

  25-11-2019 06:38 via cbc.ca
  
  Edmontonians and Calgarians met in Red Deer on Sunday to show support for pro-democracy protesters who are clashing with authorities in Hong Kong.
  
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• Connor McDavid extends point streak as Oilers rally past Coyotes in SO

  25-11-2019 05:15 via cbc.ca
  
  Connor McDavid scored the only goal of the shootout, and the Pacific Division-leading Edmonton Oilers beat the second-place Arizona Coyotes 4-3 Sunday night.
  
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• WHL Roundup: Sunday, November 24, 2019

  25-11-2019 05:14 via globalnews.ca
  
  EVERETT, Wash. - Bryce Kindopp scored twice, including in overtime, as the Everett Silvertips defeated the Tri-City Americans 4-3 on Sunday in Western Hockey League action.
  
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• Edmonton Oilers claw back against Coyotes

  25-11-2019 04:58 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Oilers are 3-1 with a game to go on their five-game road trip.
  
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• Winnipeg Blue Bombers win Grey Cup after almost 30 years

  25-11-2019 03:47 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Bombers last won the Grey Cup in 1990.
  
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• Despite speculation, Wilson-Raybould says she has no plans to seek Green leadership

  25-11-2019 03:43 via cbc.ca
  
  Vancouver-Granville independent MP Jody Wilson-Raybould took calls from Cross Country Checkup listeners about her relationship with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the new federal cabinet, the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion and reconciliation.
  
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• Edmonton weather forecast: Sunday, Nov. 24

  25-11-2019 02:38 via globalnews.ca
  
  Here’s Kevin O’Connell’s Sunday, Nov. 24 weather forecast for Edmonton, Alberta and the surrounding area.
  
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• Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton: Sunday, Nov. 24

  25-11-2019 02:27 via globalnews.ca
  
  A webcast of Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton on Sunday, Nov. 24 with Chris Chacon.
  
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• Second attempt at fire truck delivery

  25-11-2019 02:12 via globalnews.ca
  
  An Alberta trio is trying to deliver an out-of-commission fire truck from Edmonton to Puerto Morelos, Mexico – for the second time. Julia Wong explains.
  
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• Edmonton woman buys LRT ads to find a kidney donor

  25-11-2019 02:11 via globalnews.ca
  
  An Edmonton woman living with kidney failure is hoping to speed up the process of finding a donor by advertising her story. Sarah Komadina has more.
  
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• More surgical items being left inside patients blamed on rushed operations

  25-11-2019 02:00 via cbc.ca
  
  A longtime surgical nurse says the rise of of surgical items being left inside patients is because of systemic problems that are causing medical teams to rush through operations.
  
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• Mouse in your house? Alberta sanctuary asking for mice donations, will become meals for birds of prey

  25-11-2019 01:20 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Alberta Society for Injured Birds of Prey is asking for donations of mice — hoping that people will catch the rodents in snap traps.
  
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• Second attempt for Alberta trio trying to cross U.S.-Mexico to donate fire truck

  25-11-2019 01:06 via globalnews.ca
  
  There’s hope that the second time’s the charm for an Alberta trio trying to deliver a badly-needed fire truck to a town in Mexico.
  
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• Edmonton woman hopes to find kidney donor with LRT ads

  25-11-2019 00:22 via globalnews.ca
  
  An Edmonton woman who has kidney failure is using ads to find a donor.
  
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