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• Group behind concept to revitalize Edmonton’s Little Italy reaches $1M investment goal

  28-11-2019 23:48 via globalnews.ca
  
  A proposal to overhaul a portion of Little Italy in Edmonton's McCauley neighbourhood will move forward after the people behind initiative said the initiative has reached its initial investment goal.
  
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• Whistle stop regulations aim to shush trains at Strathcona County crossings

  28-11-2019 23:39 via cbc.ca
  
  Some residents in Strathcona County can hope for a little less disruption from passing trains after councillors approved a resolution to put a stop to whistles at five crossings.
  
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• Edmonton police complete internal reviews into death of Const. Daniel Woodall

  28-11-2019 23:32 via globalnews.ca
  
  Edmonton police confirm that a number of internal reviews it conducted after the death of Const. Daniel Woodall have been completed and are being shared with officers.
  
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• Cities send Trudeau a wish list for Liberals’ first 100 days in office

  28-11-2019 23:11 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Federation of Canadian Municipalities urged the Liberals to boost annual increases to the gas-tax fund to 3.5 per cent from two per cent, and permanently double the value of the program to just over $4 billion.
  
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• Shocked by hatred in Ukraine, author translates her story of LGBTQ acceptance

  28-11-2019 23:10 via cbc.ca
  
  Ruby Swanson had anticipated the annual Pride celebrations in Ukraine's capital city would be loud with music and jubilant crowds. 
  
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• Edmonton-bound plane makes safe, emergency landing in Kelowna shortly after takeoff

  28-11-2019 23:09 via globalnews.ca
  
  WestJet flight 3329 left YLW just after 12:30 p.m., but did not get far before circling a few times and returning to the airport.
  
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• ‘His life has been threatened’: Fort Saskatchewan man charged in baby son’s death requests transfer

  28-11-2019 22:41 via globalnews.ca
  
  Damien Christopher Starrett wanted to be transferred from the Edmonton Remand Centre to the Fort Saskatchewan facility.
  
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• Police hunt for Calgary man whose burned-out truck was found near Pemberton, B.C.

  28-11-2019 22:28 via globalnews.ca
  
  "I mean, the glass was melted when the wheels had been blown off, like it was completely destroyed."
  
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• Names will be disclosed in all Alberta elections investigations

  28-11-2019 22:20 via cbc.ca
  
  Names of people found to have broken Alberta elections laws by the province's chief electoral officer will be published online following the transfer of investigations started by fired elections commissioner Lorne Gibson.
  
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• Alberta students design robot to pick up needles in parks

  28-11-2019 22:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Students from Sturgeon Composite High School are spending their lunch hours, evenings and some weekends designing a robot that could eventually remove needle debris from public parks.
  
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• Hotel industry urges city to toughen up Edmonton’s short-term rental rules

  28-11-2019 21:39 via globalnews.ca
  
  Edmonton councillors heard from the hotel industry and neighbours of Airbnb properties, asking for more rules around short-term rentals.
  
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• ‘A Tale of Two Weeklies’ podcast delves into Edmonton newspaper war

  28-11-2019 21:26 via globalnews.ca
  
  A new podcast called “A Tale of Two Weeklies” digs into the history of two Edmonton papers — SEE Magazine and Vue Weekly. Jennifer Crosby speaks with Andrew Paul and Fawnda Mithrush.
  
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• Out of the shadows: How an Alberta government minister is waging war on FGM

  28-11-2019 19:44 via globalnews.ca
  
  It seems like a problem from another place and time, but female genital mutilation is a very Canadian issue, according to an Alberta government minister and a human rights journalist who are joining forces.
  
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• Edmonton police help find U.K. teens behind series of threats to schools in 5 countries

  28-11-2019 19:19 via cbc.ca
  
  Thanks to the international detective work of Edmonton Police Service officers, four youths in the United Kingdom have been arrested in connection with more than 80 hoax calls made in February to schools and businesses in five countries.
  
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• Edmonton police help find U.K. teens behind series of threats to Alberta schools

  28-11-2019 19:19 via cbc.ca
  
  Thanks to the international detective work of Edmonton Police Service officers, four youths in the United Kingdom have been arrested in connection with more than 80 hoax calls made in February to schools and businesses in five countries.
  
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• Edmonton police help find U.K. teens allegedly behind series of threats to schools in 5 countries

  28-11-2019 19:19 via cbc.ca
  
  Thanks to the international detective work of Edmonton Police Service officers, four youths in the United Kingdom have been arrested in connection with more than 80 hoax calls made in February to schools and businesses in five countries.
  
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• Alberta Justice to lay off 90 civil lawyers, outsource more legal work, to meet budget cuts

  28-11-2019 19:06 via cbc.ca
  
  Alberta Justice is preparing to lay off 90 civil-law lawyers as its legal services division struggles to absorb a $20-million budget cut, an internal memo obtained by CBC News shows.
  
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• Akim Aliu calls Calgary Flames head coach Bill Peters’ apology ‘misleading, insincere and concerning’

  28-11-2019 18:51 via globalnews.ca
  
  Akim Aliu is not happy with the apology Calgary Flames head coach Bill Peters issued for a racial slur he allegedly used when both were in the minors 10 years ago.
  
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• Teens from Scotland charged in Edmonton, Calgary school ‘swatting’ incidents

  28-11-2019 18:29 via globalnews.ca
  
  In total, police said nine schools and one bank in Edmonton were called with the threats and five schools in Calgary received similar calls over the course of Feb. 11, 12 and 20. 
  
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• 9 ‘significant’ drug seizures made during traffic stops over 5-month period: RCMP

  28-11-2019 18:22 via globalnews.ca
  
  Between July and November, RCMP Traffic Services stopped vehicles for a number of offences and the officers found evidence of drug trafficking.
  
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• Glass Bookshop previews Small Business Saturday

  28-11-2019 17:58 via globalnews.ca
  
  There is nothing better than curling up with a good book on a cold winter’s day. Glass Bookshop features some very unique, diverse and local writers. Matthew Stepanic, co-founder of Glass Bookshop, stops by Global News Morning Edmonton with a look at some upcoming events and great gift ideas.
  
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• Albertans asked to weigh in on future of Daylight Saving Time

  28-11-2019 17:50 via globalnews.ca
  
  An online survey is now open, asking Albertans to weigh in on the future of Daylight Saving Time in the province. Kent Morrison speaks with Service Alberta Minister Nate Glubish about the topic.
  
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• Edmonton charity for families with children with disabilities needs help amid Canadian contest

  28-11-2019 17:46 via globalnews.ca
  
  Whether it’s at home, school or special events AdaptAbilities is a local charity that supports families that have a child with disabilities. Now, they are asking you to help them continue the important work they do with a simple click of the button. Mike Sobel talks to AdaptAbilities founder and director Michelle Hordal.
  
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• 'Not playing by the same rules': Edmonton hoteliers want more regulation on short-term rentals

  28-11-2019 17:05 via cbc.ca
  
  Edmonton’s hoteliers say the city hasn't gone far enough in regulating in the city’s short-term rental industry. 
  
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• 'We don't hire cooks ... we just hire people with goodwill'

  28-11-2019 17:00 via cbc.ca
  
  In our new web series, Through the Pass, Phil Wilson heads into the kitchen to find stories behind some of our favourite dishes.
  
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• Elections Alberta ends practice of naming people, organizations fined for violating law

  28-11-2019 16:56 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta's election agency has moved away from publishing the names of those fined for violating the election finances act.
  
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• Elections Alberta backtracks on decision not to name people, organizations fined for violating law

  28-11-2019 16:56 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta's election agency has decided to adopt the former election commissioner's practice of publishing the names of those fined for violating the election finances act.
  
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• Edmonton’s ‘Robin Hood of McNuggets’ captures attention of Hollywood actor Tom Hanks

  28-11-2019 16:32 via globalnews.ca
  
  An Edmonton man who shot to internet fame after revealing he used to add extra Chicken McNuggets to nearly every order he made while working at McDonald's, has caught the attention of a major Hollywood star.
  
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• Edmonton’s ‘Robin Hood of McNuggets’ captures attention of Holly actor Tom Hanks

  28-11-2019 16:22 via globalnews.ca
  
  The story of an Edmontonian who used to add extra Chicken McNuggets to orders while working at McDonald’s has caught the attention of one of Hollywood’s biggest stars.
  
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• Man wanted on Canada-wide warrant known to frequent Ottawa, Kingston, Edmonton: OPP

  28-11-2019 16:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  Police say Aaron Joseph is wanted on a federal warrant as a result of an alleged breach of his statutory release.
  
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• Caribou habitat restoration may be ineffective in the short term, says UBC study

  28-11-2019 15:15 via cbc.ca
  
  A new study done in northeastern Alberta suggests habitat restoration may not be enough to save threatened woodland caribou, at least in the short term, and researchers at the University of British Columbia say their results make the case for a more rigorous analysis of conservation methods.
  
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• Country Thunder Alberta 2020 lineup features Dan + Shay, Kane Brown, Keith Urban

  28-11-2019 15:01 via globalnews.ca
  
  Keith Urban had already been announced as a headliner for the 2020 Country Thunder music festival, but now the complete lineup has been released.
  
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• Country Thunder Alberta 2020 lineup features Dan + Shay, Kane Brown

  28-11-2019 15:01 via globalnews.ca
  
  Keith Urban had already been announced as a headliner for the 2020 Country Thunder music festival, but now the complete lineup has been released.
  
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• 'It weighed on my heart': Candlelight vigil for dead Fort Saskatchewan boys draws hundreds

  28-11-2019 15:00 via cbc.ca
  
  More than 300 people gathered at a candlelight vigil in a Fort Saskatchewan park Wednesday evening to honour the lives of two boys killed in the city last weekend.
  
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• Londonderry Mall offers Silent Santa program

  28-11-2019 14:50 via globalnews.ca
  
  It’s the season for photos with Santa, but not all kids find that holiday tradition to be filled with joy. That’s why Londonderry Mall is offering a silent Santa program. Mike Sobel sits down with Leslie Allen from Autism Edmonton and Vanessa Julio, the marketing manager from the mall, to learn more.
  
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• Breakfast with the Guys focuses on ending domestic violence

  28-11-2019 14:45 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters is shining a light on domestic violence and sexual assault, by holding their annual breakfast with the guys. Kendra Slugoski has more on this year’s focus.
  
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• Fort Saskatchewan vigil held to honour lives of 2 youngsters killed in separate tragedies

  28-11-2019 14:27 via globalnews.ca
  
  Members of a community northeast of Edmonton gathered on Wednesday night to mourn the loss of a teen and a toddler who were killed in separate tragic incidents over the weekend.
  
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• Former Northlands Coliseum Zamboni looking for a new home 

  28-11-2019 14:00 via cbc.ca
  
  An old Zamboni used at Oilers games at the Northlands Coliseum is up for sale in a Kijiji ad. Asking price is $35,000, but the money will be used to help not-for-profit organization Rink of Dreams.
  
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• Edmonton police finish internal investigations into Const. Dan Woodall's death

  28-11-2019 14:00 via cbc.ca
  
  All Edmonton police officers directly affected by the 2015 death of Const. Daniel Woodall have been invited to a session Thursday afternoon designed to provide answers and promote healing. 
  
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• OPINION | It worked for the oilsands: In defence of government picking winners

  28-11-2019 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  When it comes to economic development, energy policy researcher Sara Hastings-Simon believes truly disruptive innovation is the best way to go.
  
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• MEC loses $11M as new CEO braces against storm of competition

  28-11-2019 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Mountain Equipment Co-op, Canada’s largest outdoor gear retailer, is losing money — a lot of it.
  
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• MEC loses $11M as its new CEO braces store against a storm of competition

  28-11-2019 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Mountain Equipment Co-op, Canada’s largest outdoor gear retailer, is losing money — a lot of it.
  
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• WHL Roundup: Wednesday, November 27, 2019

  28-11-2019 08:12 via globalnews.ca
  
  Logan Stankoven scored twice as the Kamloops Blazers downed the Edmonton Oil Kings 5-3 in Western Hockey League action on Wednesday.
  
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• Fort Saskatchewan vigil held to honour lives of youngsters killed over the weekend

  28-11-2019 07:26 via globalnews.ca
  
  A large crowd gathered at Carscadden Park in Fort Saskatchewan to pay tribute to one-year-old Ares Starrett and 15-year-old Jesse McPhee. Chris Chacon reports.
  
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• Short-handed Oilers fall to Avalanche in final stop of 5-game road trip

  28-11-2019 07:16 via cbc.ca
  
  Nathan MacKinnon had a goal and an assist as part of Colorado's three-goal flurry in the third period, and the Avalanche beat the Edmonton Oilers 4-1 on Wednesday night.
  
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• Avalanche break out in third to topple Edmonton Oilers

  28-11-2019 06:50 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Colorado Avalanche scored three times early in the third period to knock off the Edmonton Oilers 4-1 on Wednesday night.
  
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• Emergency alert issued, Canada-U.S. border crossing closed at Coutts due to winter storm

  28-11-2019 03:29 via cbc.ca
  
  A winter storm information alert was issued Wednesday evening, warning travellers to turn back if they're headed to the Canada-U.S. border crossing at Coutts, Alta.
  
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• Edmonton students bring ‘Mary Poppins’ to life on stage and on the page

  28-11-2019 03:11 via globalnews.ca
  
  Morgan Black tells us how a local production of “Mary Poppins” is both delighting and educating its audience.
  
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• Backlash builds over pickleball funding following Alberta budget

  28-11-2019 03:07 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Alberta government is facing backlash over grants being handed out to organizations across the province, but one particular grant is getting most of the attention.
  
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• Edmonton International Airport unveils its new screening area

  28-11-2019 03:02 via globalnews.ca
  
  The holiday travel season is right around the corner and on Wednesday, Edmonton International Aiport unveiled its new screening area. Julia Wong has the details.
  
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