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• Charges pending after man threatened bus driver with a broken beer bottle: RCMP

  06-12-2019 23:26 via globalnews.ca
  
  Charges are pending against a 35-year-old man after a bus driver was reportedly threatened with a beer bottle and forced to change the scheduled route between Fort McMurray and Edmonton.
  
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• Two adults, three children killed in house fire northwest of Edmonton

  06-12-2019 23:05 via cbc.ca
  
  A house fire in a hamlet northwest of Edmonton on Thursday killed five people.
  
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• 2 adults, 3 children killed in house fire northwest of Edmonton

  06-12-2019 23:05 via cbc.ca
  
  A house fire in a hamlet northwest of Edmonton on Thursday killed five people.
  
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• Man’s shooting death in central Edmonton ruled a homicide; police seek information about vehicles

  06-12-2019 23:02 via globalnews.ca
  
  Edmonton police are looking for information about two vehicles that may have been seen in the area at the centre of a homicide investigation.
  
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• 5 people found dead after house fire northwest of Edmonton

  06-12-2019 22:56 via globalnews.ca
  
  Two adults and three children were found dead inside a home following a fire in a small hamlet northwest of Edmonton on Thursday.
  
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• Homicide victim found on street Tuesday died from gunshot wound

  06-12-2019 22:34 via cbc.ca
  
  A man found lying outside an Oliver-area apartment building on Tuesday morning died from a gunshot, police say.
  
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• Jason Kenney calls November job losses ‘disappointing,’ but expects oil and gas growth in 2020

  06-12-2019 22:20 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta Premier Jason Kenney isn't pleased with the current job numbers, but says the situation will soon be turning around.
  
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• Albertans won’t be able to buy cannabis edibles until mid-January: AGLC

  06-12-2019 21:49 via globalnews.ca
  
  Cannabis licence holders must provide 60 days' notice to Health Canada of their intent to sell the new product.
  
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• From C02 to super material: Edmonton power company gets into nanotube business

  06-12-2019 21:45 via cbc.ca
  
  They can't be seen by the human eye, they’re the strongest material known to man and they’re created seemingly out of thin air. They’re called carbon nanotubes, and an Edmonton-based power producer plans to be the first in the world to begin producing them on a commercial scale.
  
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• Alberta Branded gift shop closing as part of provincial cuts

  06-12-2019 21:42 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta Branded gift shop in the Edmonton's Federal Building is closing down as the provincial government makes cuts.
  
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• Alberta Branded gift shop closing as part of provincial cut backs

  06-12-2019 21:42 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta Branded gift shop in the Edmonton's Federal Building is closing down as the provincial government makes cuts.
  
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• Alberta premier heads to Ottawa asking for $2.4B in fiscal stabilization

  06-12-2019 20:58 via cbc.ca
  
  Premier Jason Kenney will head into his meeting with the prime minister on Tuesday asking for $2.4 billion in fiscal stabilization money going back five years, $700 million more than the previous request. 
  
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• The 2020 Chamber Ball

  06-12-2019 20:34 via globalnews.ca
  
  Start 2020 off with a grand celebration, join us and Edmonton’s business leaders at the 2020 Chamber Ball, presented by ALCANNA. Raise your glass to an evening of fine dining, exceptional live entertainment, and unparalleled networking. As the premiere black-tie event for Edmonton’s business community, it’s a night you won’t want to miss. On January...
  
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• Premier Jason Kenney, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to meet in Ottawa

  06-12-2019 20:22 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta Premier Jason Kenney plans to sit down with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday during a visit to Ottawa.
  
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• Edmonton Oilers focus on defence with Los Angeles Kings in town

  06-12-2019 20:08 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Edmonton Oilers will focus on defence against the Los Angeles Kings after allowing 35 goals in their last 10 games.
  
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• Canada sees biggest monthly job loss since financial crisis; Alberta loses 18,000

  06-12-2019 20:08 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Canadian economy has posted its biggest monthly job loss since the financial crisis. Weakness continues in Alberta, with 18,000 jobs lost in November. Tom Vernon reports.
  
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• Crown wants murder conviction for Edmonton man on trial for son’s death

  06-12-2019 20:02 via globalnews.ca
  
  A Crown prosecutor says a man should be found guilty of second-degree murder in the death of his 19-month-old son.
  
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• O Tannenbaum! Natural Christmas trees in short supply across Alberta

  06-12-2019 20:00 via cbc.ca
  
  A shortage of natural Christmas trees on the North American market may increase prices this season. 
  
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• Head-on crash closes Trans-Canada Highway east of Revelstoke, B.C.

  06-12-2019 19:03 via globalnews.ca
  
  The highway is closed in both directions, though DriveBC is reporting an estimated reopening time of 2 p.m.
  
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• Ottawa accepts Alberta's new $30-per-tonne carbon plan for large emitters in 2020

  06-12-2019 18:48 via cbc.ca
  
  The federal government will accept the Alberta government's latest plan to price the greenhouse-gas emissions of large industrial facilities at a rate of $30 per tonne in 2020.
  
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• Woman’s death in south Edmonton now centre of homicide investigation

  06-12-2019 18:02 via globalnews.ca
  
  Edmonton homicide detectives are investigating the death of a 25-year-old woman.
  
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• A ‘broken’ system: Canadians can’t afford lawyers but don’t qualify for legal aid

  06-12-2019 18:01 via globalnews.ca
  
  Many Canadians unable to afford lawyers and end up pleading guilty or representing themselves in court.
  
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• Edmonton dad attempts burpee world record-breaker for autism awareness

  06-12-2019 18:00 via cbc.ca
  
  For Stephen Schaefer, the burpee is a way to give back.
  
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• Bob Layton: The Alberta advantage

  06-12-2019 18:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  The TMX alone will not save Alberta, Bob Layton says.
  
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• Homicide detectives investigating death of woman in south Edmonton

  06-12-2019 17:56 via cbc.ca
  
  Edmonton police homicide detectives are investigating the suspicious death of a woman whose body was found this week at a home in the Duggan neighbourhood.
  
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• Boy injured in Smoky Lake bus crash set to be released from Stollery soon: ‘The real scary part is over’

  06-12-2019 17:48 via globalnews.ca
  
  Jered Serben, the father of two boys injured in a school bus crash near Smoky Lake this week, says his family is grateful for all the support they have received and his son may return home this weekend.
  
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• Police searching for 2 suspects after early morning shooting in north Edmonton

  06-12-2019 17:02 via cbc.ca
  
  Two suspects remain at large after a man in his 30s was shot Friday morning in a north Edmonton alley.
  
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• Employment picture worsens in Edmonton, brightens in Calgary

  06-12-2019 16:58 via cbc.ca
  
  The number of jobless people in Edmonton climbed in November to 7.7 per cent while Calgary saw some slight improvement in getting people back to work, according to federal labour force numbers released on Friday.
  
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• Ottawa approves Alberta’s carbon tax on big industrial emitters

  06-12-2019 16:57 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Trudeau government is giving the Alberta government a passing grade for its industrial carbon tax.
  
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• Jason Maas joins Saskatchewan Roughriders as offensive coordinator

  06-12-2019 16:40 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatchewan Roughrider head coach Craig Dickenson said Friday that Jason Maas is the teams’ new offensive coordinator.
  
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• 'Big day for me': Judge clears former shisha lounge owner of obstruction charge

  06-12-2019 16:30 via cbc.ca
  
  The former owner of an Edmonton shisha bar who says he was harassed by police has been found not-guilty of obstruction of justice.
  
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• Man seriously injured in shooting near Edmonton’s 118 Avenue

  06-12-2019 16:07 via globalnews.ca
  
  Edmonton police taped off an alley north of 118 Avenue near 84 Street after a man was shot early Friday morning.
  
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• Man seriously injured, Edmonton police investigating near 118 Avenue

  06-12-2019 16:07 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta Health Services said it took a man to hospital with serious injuries shortly after 5 a.m.
  
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• Edmonton biotech firm eyes clinical trials for cancer treatment after cash infusion

  06-12-2019 16:00 via cbc.ca
  
  An Edmonton biotechnology company will start clinical trials on a new cancer therapy next year after receiving a $109-million cash infusion from an American pharmaceutical company.
  
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• Edmonton council urged at budget public hearing to keep taxes low, rec centres open

  06-12-2019 15:00 via cbc.ca
  
  More than 50 people lined up to give input at a public hearing on the city’s operating budget for 2020. 
  
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• Canada's unemployment rate climbs to 5.9%

  06-12-2019 14:57 via cbc.ca
  
  The Canadian economy posted its biggest monthly job loss since the financial crisis as the unemployment rate also pushed higher in November, Statistics Canada reported Friday.
  
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• OPINION | Legislative session ends with a bang as Kenney shoots bad-news messenger

  06-12-2019 14:00 via cbc.ca
  
  When Moody’s Investor Services downgraded Alberta’s credit rating this week, Premier Jason Kenney reacted with lightning fast reflexes — to shoot the messenger.
  
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• OPINION | Kenney can throw a punch but Moody's report shows he can't take one

  06-12-2019 14:00 via cbc.ca
  
  When Moody’s Investor Services downgraded Alberta’s credit rating this week, Premier Jason Kenney reacted with lightning fast reflexes — to shoot the messenger.
  
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• Decision expected in appeal of Calgary triple murderer Douglas Garland

  06-12-2019 13:32 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta's top court is to release its decision Friday on the appeal filed by a man found guilty of killing a Calgary couple and their grandson.
  
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• Appeal of Calgary triple murderer Douglas Garland dismissed by Alberta court

  06-12-2019 13:32 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta's top court is to release its decision Friday on the appeal filed by a man found guilty of killing a Calgary couple and their grandson.
  
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• Edmonton early morning weather forecast: Friday, December 6, 2019

  06-12-2019 13:25 via globalnews.ca
  
  Here’s Mike Sobel’s Friday, December 6, 2019 early morning weather forecast for Edmonton, Alberta and the surrounding area.
  
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• Potato prices rising in the wake of poor harvests

  06-12-2019 12:44 via cbc.ca
  
  Cold, wet fall weather in western North America this fall is already driving up the price of fresh potatoes.
  
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• Edmonton theatre produces new take on ‘A Christmas Carol’

  06-12-2019 05:50 via globalnews.ca
  
  For the 20th anniversary of A Christmas Carol being performed at the Citadel, the Edmonton theatre has produced a new version of the holiday classic.
  
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• Our YEG at Night: Edmonton theatre produces new take on an old holiday classic

  06-12-2019 05:28 via globalnews.ca
  
  Watching “A Christmas Carol” at the Citadel Theatre is a tradition for many Edmonton families, but those who take in the Christmas classic this year will notice a big difference. Quinn Ohler explains.
  
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• Edmonton theatre produces new take on an old holiday classic

  06-12-2019 05:28 via globalnews.ca
  
  Watching “A Christmas Carol” at the Citadel Theatre is a tradition for many Edmonton families, but those who take in the Christmas classic this year will notice a big difference. Quinn Ohler explains.
  
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• What kind of weather can Albertans expect this winter?

  06-12-2019 05:10 via globalnews.ca
  
  Will it be frigid or mild? Snowy or bare? Phil Darlington recently spoke to a meteorologist at Environment Canada to find out what Alberta might be able to expect in terms of weather this winter.
  
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• Students in Edmonton send handmade Christmas cards to Canadian soldiers

  06-12-2019 05:06 via globalnews.ca
  
  Over 100 colourful, handwritten Christmas cards are on their way to Canadian soldiers, thanks to a group of thoughtful Edmonton students.
  
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• Father of 2 boys injured in Smoky Lake school bus crash speaks out

  06-12-2019 05:03 via globalnews.ca
  
  The father of two boys who were among those injured in a school bus crash in Smoky Lake, Alta. this week says his family is grateful for all the support they have received.
  
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• Vigil marks first anniversary of stabbing deaths of 2 girls at Edmonton apartment

  06-12-2019 05:01 via globalnews.ca
  
  The family of three-year-old Mackenzie Petawaysin and seven-month-old Mary Lafleche-Petawaysin, killed in a south Edmonton apartment building, gathered for an intimate vigil one year after the tragedy. Chris Chacon has details.
  
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• What kind of weather should Albertans expect this winter?

  06-12-2019 04:41 via globalnews.ca
  
  It may feel like winter already but technically, it's still fall. So what kind of winter will it be?
  
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