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• Kailer Yamamoto already comfortable with Edmonton Oilers’ Draisaitl, Nugent-Hopkins

  06-01-2020 23:51 via globalnews.ca
  
  The way Kailer Yamamoto laughs and jokes around with his teammates in the Edmonton Oilers locker room, you'd think he was a seasoned NHL veteran.
  
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• Dishing about Edmonton’s food scene in 2020: more mock meat and the growth of the ghost kitchen

  06-01-2020 23:31 via globalnews.ca
  
  From more mock meat options to the growth of the ghost kitchen, our panel dishes about what's ahead for the food scene in Edmonton and beyond in 2020.
  
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• Appeal Court rules on anti-abortion protest at the University of Alberta

  06-01-2020 22:56 via cbc.ca
  
  A campus group that staged an anti-abortion protest at the University of Alberta that led to a counter-demonstration has lost an appeal over how the school handled the event, but won a second appeal about security costs.
  
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• Anti-abortion group hails appeal ruling against University of Alberta as victory for free speech

  06-01-2020 22:56 via cbc.ca
  
  A student anti-abortion group has won one of its appeals against the University of Alberta, in a ruling being hailed as a victory for free speech.
  
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• Fire at Edson Honda dealership thought to be suspicious, say RCMP

  06-01-2020 22:41 via cbc.ca
  
  RCMP say a fire at the Edson Honda dealership late last month was suspicious.
  
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• Pro-life group wins appeal against $17,500 protest security fee at U of A

  06-01-2020 22:18 via globalnews.ca
  
  A pro-life group has won an appeal in Alberta's highest court, against a University of Alberta security fee that the school had implemented following a controversial protest in 2015.
  
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• Edson Chrysler Dodge Jeep dealership fire, vehicle fire may be related: RCMP

  06-01-2020 22:17 via globalnews.ca
  
  Edson RCMP believe there may be a connection between a fire that destroyed a Chrysler Dodge Jeep dealership and a vehicle fire that took place in the town on the same day at the beginning of December.
  
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• What does 2020 have in store for food trends?

  06-01-2020 21:41 via globalnews.ca
  
  Every year, new food trends emerge. So what will 2020 bring? Jennifer Crosby speaks with Jennifer Fisk, owner of Freestone Communications and active member of the local food scene, and Paul Campbell, program chair for the culinary arts department at NAIT.
  
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• Alberta opposition says $30M energy war room a parade of errors, should be shut down

  06-01-2020 21:16 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Opposition in Alberta says the government's $30-million energy war room has been such a cavalcade of flubs and mistakes that it should be shut down.
  
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• 13 tenants displaced after apartment fire in Old Strathcona area

  06-01-2020 20:56 via cbc.ca
  
  Fire investigators have determined the Monday morning fire caused an estimated $675,000 in damages: $325,000 to contents and $350,000 to the building.
  
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• Human remains found northeast of Edmonton deemed suspicious

  06-01-2020 20:54 via cbc.ca
  
  RCMP have called in the major crimes unit to investigate human remains found in a field east of Redwater, Alta.
  
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• Human remains discovered northeast of Edmonton

  06-01-2020 20:48 via globalnews.ca
  
  The RCMP Major Crimes Unit is investigating after human remains were found in a field east of Redwater, Alta., over the weekend.
  
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• City of Edmonton asking for feedback on councillor wards ahead of 2021 election

  06-01-2020 20:27 via globalnews.ca
  
  The City of Edmonton is hoping to get a feel for what changes may needed for the current councillor representation system.
  
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• Calgary neurologist Keith Hoyte pleads guilty to 28 sex assaults dating back to 1980s

  06-01-2020 20:26 via globalnews.ca
  
  As a trial for Keith Hoyte was to begin, he pleaded guilty to 28 counts while two were stayed.
  
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• Accused in fatal Red Deer Walmart shooting applying for legal aid ahead of February court date

  06-01-2020 20:20 via globalnews.ca
  
  A man accused in a fatal shooting outside a Walmart store in central Alberta is applying for legal aid and has yet to secure a lawyer.
  
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• WestJet delays 737 Max return for another month, affecting about 500 flights

  06-01-2020 20:12 via globalnews.ca
  
  WestJet has scrubbed Boeing's grounded 737 Max jet from flight schedules through April 4, 2020.
  
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• Deputy prime minister in Edmonton for meeting with Mayor Don Iveson

  06-01-2020 20:07 via globalnews.ca
  
  Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland met with Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson on Monday. It comes after a meeting between the pair back in November. Kendra Slugoski has the details.
  
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• 630 CHED – Edmonton Symphony Orchestra – Tagaq & Truth

  06-01-2020 19:33 via globalnews.ca
  
  630 CHED is pleased to welcome Tagaq & Truth presented by Londonderry Mall on Friday, February 21st at 7:30pm.
  
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• On Location: Big Brothers Big Sisters Dream Home & Win 50 Lottery #40

  06-01-2020 18:59 via globalnews.ca
  
  When you buy a ticket in the Big Brothers Big Sisters Dream Home Lottery, you’re creating opportunity for kids in our community! Access to healthy relationships, meals, activities and homework help that are essential in children achieving their dreams. Win the 50/50 draw – the Win50 – or a $1.3 Million DREAM HOME! Plus $100,000.00...
  
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• Campground reservations for national parks in Alberta open this week

  06-01-2020 18:40 via globalnews.ca
  
  As much of Alberta heads into a deep freeze later this week, what better way to get over the winter blues than plan your summer camping getaways?
  
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• 630 CHED – Edmonton Oil Kings – United Against Cancer

  06-01-2020 18:09 via globalnews.ca
  
  630 CHED proudly supports the Edmonton Oil Kings' United Against Cancer Night on February 1st. 
  
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• Charges laid in fatal hit and run in southern Alberta

  06-01-2020 17:59 via globalnews.ca
  
  Cochrane RCMP have laid charges in a deadly hit and run in Morley, Alta., last week.
  
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• Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland meets with Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson

  06-01-2020 16:19 via globalnews.ca
  
  The pair also met back at the end of November, days after Alberta-born Freeland was named Trudeau's second in command and charged with focusing on western alienation.
  
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• Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland meeting with Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson

  06-01-2020 16:19 via globalnews.ca
  
  The pair also met back at the end of November, days after Alberta-born Freeland was named Trudeau's second in command and charged with focusing on western alienation.
  
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• Ma-Me-O Beach sewage system to be shut off until spring

  06-01-2020 16:00 via cbc.ca
  
  After being plagued by problems, the new $3-million wastewater system in the Summer Village of Ma-Me-O Beach is expected to be shut off until April. The village council announced the update to residents in an online notification dated Dec. 23. 
  
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• Introducing ‘A Good Four Minutes’ fun news segment

  06-01-2020 15:50 via globalnews.ca
  
  We have a new segment on the morning news! Introducing “A Good Four Minutes.” Each day around 7:50 a.m., we’ll share some fun, unique and heartwarming stories from around the world. Today’s stories include a sweet video of a boy singing to his newborn brother and two celebrity siblings you may not know are related.
  
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• More Alberta firefighters heading to Australia to help battle wildfires

  06-01-2020 15:05 via globalnews.ca
  
  More Canadians are being deployed to Australia to help battle the wildfires in that country, including crews from Alberta. Kendra Slugoski has more from the Edmonton International Airport.
  
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• Mark my wards: City seeks input in redrawing 12 boundaries

  06-01-2020 15:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Edmonton is reviewing its electoral boundaries and city officials hope to hear from the public before redrawing the lines of the city’s 12 wards. 
  
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• Canadian oilpatch hopes float on Prairie helium drilling prospects

  06-01-2020 14:45 via globalnews.ca
  
  Western Canada has an advantage over other new sources of helium in that its best reserves are found in pools made up of 95 per cent nitrogen, which can be safely vented to the atmosphere.
  
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• Overnight fire in Old Strathcona apartment building displaces residents

  06-01-2020 14:39 via globalnews.ca
  
  Fire crews responded just after 2:20 a.m. Monday to a fire at the Whyte Champagne apartment building on 83 Avenue near 106 Street.
  
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• Overnight fire in Old Strathcona apartment building displaces 13 residents

  06-01-2020 14:39 via globalnews.ca
  
  Fire crews responded just after 2:20 a.m. Monday to a fire at the Whyte Champagne apartment building on 83 Avenue near 106 Street.
  
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• Sask. helium drilling could provide new prospects for struggling oilpatch

  06-01-2020 14:32 via cbc.ca
  
  A veteran of Canada's ailing oilpatch is hoping a new product drawn from deep under Prairie grain fields will provide a natural resource boom for Western Canada.
  
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• Overnight fire in Old Strathcona apartment building displaces residents Monday morning

  06-01-2020 14:03 via globalnews.ca
  
  A fire broke out in the Whyte Champagne apartment building on 83 Avenue near 106 Street early Monday morning, displacing about two dozen people and their pets.
  
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• 'We can't take this anymore': Rural Alberta business owners plagued by thefts of ATMs

  06-01-2020 14:00 via cbc.ca
  
  The security camera captures a man in a grey hoodie jumping through the shattered front door, tow strap in hand. A second person outside feeds more strapping into the store.
  
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• Thefts of ATMs from stores are plaguing rural Alberta business owners

  06-01-2020 14:00 via cbc.ca
  
  After 51 ATM thefts or attempted thefts in Alberta between January and October in 2019, gas station and convenience store owners are living in fear of being the next target.
  
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• Thefts of ATM machines from stores are plaguing rural Alberta business owners

  06-01-2020 14:00 via cbc.ca
  
  After 51 ATM thefts or attempted thefts in Alberta between January and October in 2019, gas station and convenience store owners are living in fear of being the next target.
  
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• Edmonton early morning weather forecast: Monday, January 6, 2020

  06-01-2020 13:25 via globalnews.ca
  
  Here’s Mike Sobel’s Monday, January 6, 2020 early morning weather forecast for Edmonton, Alberta and the surrounding area.
  
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• Alberta processor bullish on market growth for halal meat

  06-01-2020 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  The manager of a central Alberta meat processing plant that already flies fresh lamb to Dubai every week says he expects the market for certified halal products will continue to grow.
  
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• Lethbridge cannabis stores prepare to sell edibles around mid-January

  06-01-2020 06:33 via globalnews.ca
  
  As edibles and beverages made from cannabis make their transition into the retail market, local stores are making sure their employees are ready to take on the second wave of cannabis legalization in Canada.
  
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• WHL Roundup: Sunday, January 5, 2020

  06-01-2020 04:02 via globalnews.ca
  
  Reece Vitelli scored two second-period goals — including one shorthanded — as the Prince Albert Raiders downed the Winnipeg Ice 5-3 on Sunday in Western Hockey League action.
  
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• Edmonton weather forecast: Sunday, Jan. 5

  06-01-2020 03:26 via globalnews.ca
  
  Here’s Suzy Burge’s Sunday, Jan. 5 weather forecast for Edmonton, Alberta and the surrounding area.
  
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• Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton: Sunday, Jan. 5

  06-01-2020 03:19 via globalnews.ca
  
  A webcast of Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton on Sunday, Jan. 5 with Breanna Karstens-Smith.
  
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• Freezing Father Fundraiser

  06-01-2020 02:42 via globalnews.ca
  
  An Edmonton man camps outside in the winter to raise money and awareness about the Stollery Children’s Hospital. Sarah Komadina has more.
  
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• Edmonton’s ‘Freezing Father’ camping outside to raise money for children’s hospital

  06-01-2020 02:27 via globalnews.ca
  
  The man behind the Freezing Father Fundraiser has a very personal connection to the cause.
  
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• Freezing Father braces for cold snap

  06-01-2020 01:51 via globalnews.ca
  
  With temperatures heading to -25 C and below this week, conditions will be extremely dangerous for anyone spending prolonged periods of time outside. But that’s exactly what one Edmonton man is doing, as part of an annual fundraiser. Sarah Komadina reports.
  
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