Edmonton news

• Police respond to death on steps of Alberta Legislature

  02-12-2019 23:54 via cbc.ca
  
  Edmonton police were at the Alberta Legislature on Monday afternoon, where a body could be seen underneath a blanket on the building's front steps.
  
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• Question period postponed after man shoots himself on steps of Alberta Legislature

  02-12-2019 23:45 via globalnews.ca
  
  An adjournment was called during question period Monday after a man shot himself outside the Alberta Legislature at around 3 p.m.
  
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• Global News staff share favourite recipes ahead of the holiday season

  02-12-2019 23:34 via globalnews.ca
  
  Stuck for ideas on what to bring to your office holiday potluck? We have you covered as Global News shares some of our family favourites this month. First up: Family Matters host Laurel Gregory on a much-misunderstood ingredient.
  
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• On Location: Edmonton Eskimos 2019 Locker Room Sale

  02-12-2019 23:17 via globalnews.ca
  
  Get your hands on collectible game worn gear from the 2019 Eskimos! It’s the annual Eskimos’ Locker Room Sale – this Saturday at The Brick Field at Commonwealth Stadium. Game worn helmets, jerseys and all kinds of Esks gear for sale! Get your picture with Santa and Esks players for a minimum donation of $5.00...
  
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• Tapping into spinal cord intelligence could help paralyzed patients walk again

  02-12-2019 23:11 via cbc.ca
  
  An electrical implant along with advances in mapping the spinal cord at the University of Alberta could soon help those with spinal injuries walk again.
  
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• Provinces demand changes to fiscal stabilization program — here’s what that means

  02-12-2019 22:45 via globalnews.ca
  
  While meeting in Mississauga, Ont. Monday, premiers tried to find consensus on key issues ahead of their meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
  
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• ‘Fair Deal Panel’ public town hall planned for Edmonton Tuesday

  02-12-2019 22:41 via globalnews.ca
  
  The town hall will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 3, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at St. Michael's Heritage Hall at 7406 139 Ave. 
  
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• IHIT to make announcement about ‘extremely violent’ fugitive Brandon Teixeira

  02-12-2019 22:23 via globalnews.ca
  
  Brandon Teixeira has been charged with first-degree murder in the October 2017 death of 28-year-old Nicholas Khabra of Surrey.
  
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• ‘Extremely violent’ B.C. fugitive Brandon Teixeira arrested in California

  02-12-2019 22:23 via globalnews.ca
  
  Brandon Teixeira has been charged with first-degree murder in the October 2017 death of 28-year-old Nicholas Khabra of Surrey.
  
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• Global 1: RCMP on scene of collision involving school bus near Smoky Lake, Alta.

  02-12-2019 22:02 via globalnews.ca
  
  Global 1 helicopter footage of a collision near Smoky Lake on Dec.2, 2019, involving a school bus.
  
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• Global Family Favourites: Marinated Tofu with Laurel Gregory

  02-12-2019 21:31 via globalnews.ca
  
  In the first edition of the Global Family Favourites cooking segment, Family Matters host Laurel Gregory visits the Global Edmonton Kitchen to showcase her marinated tofu recipe.
  
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• 630 CHED – James Taylor & Bonnie Raitt – Coast to Coast Canadian Tour

  02-12-2019 21:23 via globalnews.ca
  
  630 CHED is pleased to help welcome James Taylor and Bonnie Raitt to Rogers Place on April 17th, 2020 as part of their Coast to Coast Canadian Tour.
  
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• 2019 Shaw Charity Classic raises $14M for youth-based Alberta charities

  02-12-2019 20:42 via globalnews.ca
  
  The 2019 Shaw Charity Classic raised over $14 million for 200 youth-based charities across Alberta.
  
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• More visible look for photo radar enforcement vehicles in Edmonton

  02-12-2019 20:30 via cbc.ca
  
  The City of Edmonton is giving its fleet of photo radar enforcement vehicles a new, more visible look.
  
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• City of Edmonton unveils new neon photo radar vehicles

  02-12-2019 20:24 via globalnews.ca
  
  On Monday, Dec. 2, the city unveiled a new, easily visible design for its photo radar vehicles. Kendra Slugoski has the details.
  
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• ‘Still in shock’: 3 Kamloops hit-and-run victims remembered as friends seek justice

  02-12-2019 20:20 via globalnews.ca
  
  More than 100 people gathered at a Kamloops church to celebrate the lives of Feyisola (David) Adebowale, Daniel Okocha and Oluwatosin (Kelvin) Adeojo.
  
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• Fire at slaughter house in Ponoka destroys building

  02-12-2019 20:08 via globalnews.ca
  
  A fire that started on Sunday, Nov. 1 at Family Meats Ltd. in Ponoka completely destroyed the building. Video courtesy Evan Shukin.
  
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• School bus crash near Smoky Lake sends several to hospital

  02-12-2019 20:05 via globalnews.ca
  
  RCMP are investigating after a crash between a school bus and picker truck injured students near the community of Smoky Lake, Alta. on Monday morning. Sarah Ryan reports from the local hospital.
  
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• RCMP on scene of school bus crash near Smoky Lake

  02-12-2019 20:05 via globalnews.ca
  
  RCMP are investigating after a crash between a school bus and picker truck injured students near the community of Smoky Lake, Alta. on Monday morning. Sarah Ryan reports from the scene.
  
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• Thieves targeting community mailboxes, postal workers warn

  02-12-2019 19:55 via cbc.ca
  
  Peter Godor’s community mailbox has become a target for thieves.
  
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• Thieves targeting community mailboxes, Edmonton postal workers warn

  02-12-2019 19:55 via cbc.ca
  
  Peter Godor’s community mailbox has become a target for thieves.
  
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• Vernon North Okanagan RCMP seek witnesses after highway crash claims life of Calgary woman

  02-12-2019 19:35 via globalnews.ca
  
  One woman died and two patients were transported to hospital in critical condition after the two-vehicle collision.
  
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• Alberta RCMP write parody of ‘Favourite Things’ to warn of holiday mail theft

  02-12-2019 19:23 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta RCMP members have put a very creative and festive spin on a public warning about mail theft this time of year.
  
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• Accused in Calgary case worker’s death granted extra time for psychiatric assessment

  02-12-2019 19:19 via globalnews.ca
  
  A 30-day review was ordered last month for the accused at the Southern Alberta Forensic Psychiatry Centre, but court heard Monday that more time was required.
  
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• Soapy success for Syrian refugee continuing family business in Canada

  02-12-2019 19:02 via globalnews.ca
  
  A Syrian refugee, whose family were traditional soap makers for more than a century in Aleppo, opened his third Aleppo Savon location in Alberta inside West Edmonton Mall this weekend.
  
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• Fire destroys Ponoka slaughterhouse, all animals saved

  02-12-2019 18:54 via globalnews.ca
  
  Officials say the fire started Sunday night at Family Meats Ltd. on 49 Street in Ponoka.
  
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• Students in critical condition after school bus crash near Smoky Lake, Alta.

  02-12-2019 18:52 via cbc.ca
  
  Three students were flown to an Edmonton hospital by STARS Air Ambulance in critical condition Monday after a school bus and a truck-mounted crane collided near Smoky Lake, Alta.
  
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• Student in life-threatening condition after school bus crash near Smoky Lake, Alta.

  02-12-2019 18:52 via cbc.ca
  
  One student was flown to an Edmonton hospital by STARS Air Ambulance in life-threatening condition Monday after a school bus and a truck-mounted crane collided near Smoky Lake, Alta.
  
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• Student in critical condition after school bus crash near Smoky Lake, Alta.

  02-12-2019 18:52 via cbc.ca
  
  One student was was flown to Edmonton by STARS Air Ambulance in critical, life-threatening condition Monday after a school bus was involved in a collision near Smoky Lake, Alta.
  
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• School bus involved in highway crash near Smoky Lake, Alta.

  02-12-2019 18:52 via cbc.ca
  
  First responders took two students to hospital for treatment Monday after a school bus was involved in a collision near Smoky Lake, Alta.
  
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• City of Edmonton unveils new, brightly coloured photo radar vehicles

  02-12-2019 18:52 via globalnews.ca
  
  The City of Edmonton hopes a new design will make spotting photo radar vehicles easier for drivers.
  
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• City of Edmonton unveils new, brightly coloured design for photo radar vehicles

  02-12-2019 18:52 via globalnews.ca
  
  The City of Edmonton hopes a new design will make spotting photo radar vehicles easier for drivers.
  
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• RCMP investigate crash involving school bus near Smoky Lake

  02-12-2019 18:01 via globalnews.ca
  
  RCMP are investigating a two-vehicle crash involving a school bus near the community of Smoky Lake, Alta.
  
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• 1 airlifted to hospital after school bus crash near Smoky Lake

  02-12-2019 18:01 via globalnews.ca
  
  RCMP are investigating a two-vehicle crash between a school bus and a picker truck near the community of Smoky Lake, Alta.
  
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• Police investigate pedestrian collision on 107th Avenue

  02-12-2019 17:14 via cbc.ca
  
  Police are investigating a serious collision involving a pedestrian and a vehicle in central Edmonton.
  
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• Police investigate pedestrian collision

  02-12-2019 17:14 via cbc.ca
  
  Police are investigating a serious collision involving a pedestrian and a vehicle in central Edmonton.
  
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• Pedestrian dies after being struck crossing 107th Avenue

  02-12-2019 17:14 via cbc.ca
  
  A 52-year-old man died in hospital Monday after he was struck while crossing 107th Avenue in a crosswalk.
  
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• Pedestrian seriously injured in collision on 107 Avenue in central Edmonton

  02-12-2019 16:59 via globalnews.ca
  
  A collision on 107 Avenue in Edmonton sent a pedestrian to hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries and shut down traffic on Monday morning.
  
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• Santa’s Trail shopping experience in the Battle River region

  02-12-2019 16:50 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Santa’s Trail is shopping experience in the Battle River region, with many stops and shops along the way. Cathy Goulet with Battle River Alliance for Economic Development and Tanya Ford from Simply Bee explain.
  
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• Fort Saskatchewan ‘dinner for a cause’ supports family mourning loss of baby boy

  02-12-2019 16:43 via globalnews.ca
  
  The community of Fort Saskatchewan came together Sunday night to support a family in mourning. A “dinner for a cause” was held to support the family of Ares Starrett, who died in the community northeast of Edmonton last weekend.
  
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• Husky Energy confirms 370 job cuts as it trims spending by $500M

  02-12-2019 16:02 via cbc.ca
  
  About 370 jobs have been cut at Husky Energy Inc. this year with most of the reductions coming in a major round of layoffs in October, CEO Rob Peabody revealed on a conference call Monday to discuss the company's guidance for 2020 and 2021.
  
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• Doctors call for end of conscience rights bill up for discussion today

  02-12-2019 16:00 via cbc.ca
  
  A controversial conscience rights bill that critics say would reduce access to health care is back up for discussion in the legislature Monday.
  
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• Husky Energy confirms 370 job cuts as it trims 2020-21 spending by $500M

  02-12-2019 15:37 via globalnews.ca
  
  About 370 jobs have been cut at Husky Energy this year with most of the reductions coming in a major round of layoffs in October, CEO Rob Peabody revealed Monday.
  
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• Husky cutting capital spending plan for 2020 and 2021 by $500M

  02-12-2019 15:37 via globalnews.ca
  
  Husky says average upstream production is expected to be in the range of 295,000 to 310,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day for 2020.
  
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• NDP calls for emergency debate on health care layoffs, Kenney says opponents treating budget cuts like the ‘the apocalypse’

  02-12-2019 15:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  The NDP is calling for an emergency debate after it was revealed 500 full-time nursing positions would be eliminated over three years. However, as Kendra Slugoski explains, Premier Jason Kenney says the reaction to recent budget cuts is overblown.
  
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• $28M needed to keep tax increase at 2.6 per cent, Edmonton report says

  02-12-2019 15:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Edmonton city council is embarking on intense budget deliberations starting Dec. 5 with a new report outlining ways to recoup more than $28 million in lost revenue in 2020.
  
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• Edmontonians lacing up for annual Santa Shuffle fun run and elf walk

  02-12-2019 14:51 via globalnews.ca
  
  Edmontonians are getting ready to take part in the Santa Shuffle fun run and elf walk in Hawrelak Park this upcoming weekend, to raise money for the Salvation Army. Major Alan Hoeft explains.
  
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• Canada’s premiers to meet in Ontario, try to find consensus on number of issues

  02-12-2019 14:27 via globalnews.ca
  
  Canada's premiers are meeting today just outside Toronto for the first time as a group since the federal election.
  
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• No fixed address: Transit fines for Edmonton homeless a 'tax on the most vulnerable'

  02-12-2019 14:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Last year, 5,879 tickets were issued for fare evasion by ETS. Of those, 376 of them, or 6.4 per cent, were given to people who ETS confirmed have “no fixed address.” 
  
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• Data shows Edmontonians with no fixed address disproportionately fined on transit

  02-12-2019 14:00 via cbc.ca
  
  In 2018, 5,879 tickets were issued for fare evasion by ETS. Of those, 376 of them, or 6.4 per cent, were given to people who ETS confirmed have “no fixed address.” 
  
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