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• Standing room only at 3rd Calgary vigil for victims of Iran plane crash

  12-01-2020 23:44 via globalnews.ca
  
  Attendees packed a University of Calgary theatre on Sunday to pay their respects to those killed in the Tehran plane crash on Jan. 8.
  
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• Justin Trudeau speaks at Edmonton memorial for Iran plane crash victims: ‘I am so deeply sorry for your loss’

  12-01-2020 23:39 via globalnews.ca
  
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was in Edmonton Sunday to attend a memorial for the victims of a plane crash in Iran last Wednesday. Trudeau said the government “will not rest until there is justice and accountability.”
  
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• Tkachuk-Kassian feud adds fire to already heated Battle of Alberta

  12-01-2020 23:33 via cbc.ca
  
  Edmonton Oilers sparkplug Zack Kassian is already scheming up a proper welcome for his Calgary Flames nemesis Matthew Tkachuk when the teams meet again Jan. 29 at Rogers Place.
  
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• University of Alberta president speaks at Edmonton memorial for Iran plane crash victims

  12-01-2020 23:31 via globalnews.ca
  
  University of Alberta president David Turpin spoke at a memorial in Edmonton Sunday afternoon, honouring the lives of those who died after a plane was shot down in Iran.
  
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• Annual ACES Fashion & Friends show fundraiser

  12-01-2020 21:55 via globalnews.ca
  
  The annual ACES Fashion & Friends show aims to raise money to help women looking to start a business. Lisa McGregor sits down with two of the fundraiser planners to chat about why its important.
  
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• Bridal Fantasy wedding show gets ready for its 2020 edition

  12-01-2020 21:49 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Bridal Fantasy wedding show is set to take place in Edmonton on Jan. 19, 2020. Nia Pavesi and Carmen Schutz from the show visit Global News Morning Weekend to give a preview.
  
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• Wildfires causing boreal forest to have fewer trees, less undergrowth: Study

  12-01-2020 21:24 via globalnews.ca
  
  The increasing frequency of wildfires in Canada's boreal forest may be permanently changing one of the largest intact ecosystems left on Earth, research suggests.
  
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• ‘The first reaction was disbelief’: Calgary researchers discover magnetic structure in Milky Way galaxy

  12-01-2020 20:56 via globalnews.ca
  
  Astro scientists said the discovery is significant because it maps out a clearer picture of our galaxy's composition and has astronomical implications in understanding how stars are formed.
  
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• After anti-Trudeau billboards spark outrage, ad company says it will re-evaluate vetting process

  12-01-2020 20:55 via cbc.ca
  
  Billboards that called for the jailing of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau were displayed in prominent areas across Alberta over the past week, sparking backlash online.
  
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• Extreme cold warning for most of Alberta, wind chills of -40 expected all week

  12-01-2020 20:33 via globalnews.ca
  
  As a multi-day stretch of frigid wind chills continues, Environment Canada has expanded extreme cold warnings to all but the southern part of Alberta.
  
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• University of Alberta memorial for staff, students lost on Flight PS752

  12-01-2020 18:31 via cbc.ca
  
  A public memorial service will be held in Edmonton on Sunday to remember victims of this week's air crash outside Tehran, Iran.
  
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• Trudeau to attend University of Alberta vigil for staff, student victims of downed Flight PS752

  12-01-2020 18:31 via cbc.ca
  
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and other dignitaries will attend a public memorial service at the University of Alberta this afternoon to remember victims of this week's air crash outside Tehran, Iran.
  
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• Trudeau to attend University of Alberta memorial for staff, students lost on Flight PS752

  12-01-2020 18:31 via cbc.ca
  
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and other dignitaries will attend a public memorial service at the University of Alberta this afternoon to remember victims of this week's air crash outside Tehran, Iran.
  
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• Trudeau attends University of Alberta vigil for staff, student victims of downed Flight PS752

  12-01-2020 18:31 via cbc.ca
  
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and other dignitaries are attending a public memorial service at the University of Alberta today to remember victims of this week's air disaster outside Tehran, Iran.
  
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• 'All Canadians are mourning': Trudeau attends Alberta vigil for victims of Flight PS752

  12-01-2020 18:31 via cbc.ca
  
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and other dignitaries are attending a public memorial service at the University of Alberta today to remember victims of this week's air disaster outside Tehran, Iran.
  
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• Edmonton morning weather forecast: Sunday, January 12, 2020

  12-01-2020 17:50 via globalnews.ca
  
  Here’s Kevin O’Connell’s Sunday, January 12, 2020 morning weather forecast for Edmonton, Alberta and the surrounding area.
  
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• Wear the Care campaign telling women, girls ‘I. Am. Enough’ raising funds for Edmonton arts organization

  12-01-2020 17:40 via globalnews.ca
  
  “I. Am. Enough.” is the first piece done by the Wear The Care Project — an initiative by The Creative Hive to give back to Edmonton organizations. Dez Melenka, Charlotte Melenkaand Lindsay Melenka explain how proceeds from shirts featuring the message will to to the Nina Haggerty Centre for the Arts.
  
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• Edmonton memorial honours victims of Iran plane crash

  12-01-2020 17:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  A public memorial service will be held in Edmonton Sunday afternoon to honour the lives of the people who died in a plane crash in Iran last Wednesday.
  
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• Natural vs. added sugar in wine explained

  12-01-2020 16:40 via globalnews.ca
  
  All wine contains sugar, but why, how much, and what is the difference between natural and added sugar? Our resident wine expert, Vinomania’s Gurvinder Bhatia, breaks it all down and tells us how much sugar is in some popular sweet reds.
  
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• Campio Brewing Co in the Global Edmonton kitchen

  12-01-2020 16:20 via globalnews.ca
  
  Campio Brewing Co. is a new craft brewery, so general manager Kyle Taylor and executive chef Hans Pinto visited the Global Edmonton kitchen with a preview of the food and drink they are serving up at their location in downtown Edmonton.
  
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• School program encourages kids to cut down on single-use waste

  12-01-2020 15:00 via cbc.ca
  
  A new school program is teaching young people in Edmonton how they can adopt waste-free habits.
  
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• Peace River opens first overnight homeless shelter

  12-01-2020 14:00 via cbc.ca
  
  The small northern Alberta town of Peace River will open its first overnight homeless shelter Sunday. The volunteer-run shelter will run out of church buildings, offering people a warm place to sleep between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m.
  
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• Peace River opens first out of the cold shelter

  12-01-2020 14:00 via cbc.ca
  
  The small northern Alberta town of Peace River will open its first overnight homeless shelter Sunday. The volunteer-run shelter will run out of church buildings, offering people a warm place to sleep between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m.
  
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• Iran plane crash fundraisers shut down by GoFundMe without explanation

  12-01-2020 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  At least two Edmonton-based GoFundMe campaigns were pulled offline, then reinstated without explanation when they tried to raise money for locals affected by the recent plane crash outside Tehran.
  
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• Canadian officials arrive in Iran amid PS752 investigation — with more on the way

  12-01-2020 11:53 via cbc.ca
  
  Iran has issued eight more visas to a team of Canadian officials following a fatal plane crash near Tehran and most members of the group should be in Tehran on Monday, Canadian Foreign Minister François-Philippe Champagne said on Sunday.
  
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• WHL Roundup: Saturday, January 11, 2020

  12-01-2020 08:02 via globalnews.ca
  
  Jaydon Dureau completed his first career hat trick by scoring 1:15 into overtime to lift the Portland Winterhawks past the Victoria Royals 6-5 in Western Hockey League action on Saturday.
  
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• Elias Lindholm pots 2 to help Flames hold off Oilers in Battle of Alberta

  12-01-2020 06:58 via cbc.ca
  
  Elias Lindholm scored his 19th and 20th goals Saturday night as the Calgary Flames led early, fell behind twice, then came back to win 4-3 over the Edmonton Oilers.
  
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• Edmonton Oilers end road trip with loss in Calgary

  12-01-2020 06:42 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Flames moved into first in the Pacific Division.
  
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• Prime Minister Trudeau to attend Edmonton memorial for plane crash victims

  12-01-2020 04:42 via globalnews.ca
  
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to be in attendance at a memorial in Edmonton Sunday.
  
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• Crown begins closing arguments in Edmonton nightclub consultant’s sexual assault trial

  12-01-2020 02:47 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Crown has begun closing arguments in the Matthew McKnight trial.
  
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• Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton: Saturday, Jan. 11

  12-01-2020 02:46 via globalnews.ca
  
  A webcast of Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton on Saturday, Jan. 11 with Breanna Karstens-Smith.
  
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• Edmonton weather forecast: Saturday, Jan. 11

  12-01-2020 02:44 via globalnews.ca
  
  Here’s Kevin O’Connell’s Saturday, Jan. 11 weather forecast for Edmonton, Alberta and the surrounding area.
  
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• Closing arguments continue for McKnight trial

  12-01-2020 02:13 via globalnews.ca
  
  The crown started their closing arguments in the Matthew McKnight trial. The former Edmonton night club promoter is accused of sexual assault, Sarah Komadina has more.
  
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• Man injured in shooting in northeast of downtown Edmonton

  12-01-2020 01:29 via cbc.ca
  
  A shooting in the area of 93rd Street and 11th Avenue on Saturday afternoon sent one man to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
  
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• Man injured in downtown Edmonton shooting

  12-01-2020 01:29 via cbc.ca
  
  A shooting in downtown Edmonton on Saturday afternoon sent one man to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
  
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• Vigil to honour Edmonton doctor, daughters killed in Tehran plane shooting

  12-01-2020 01:12 via globalnews.ca
  
  A vigil is set to take place Saturday evening in Edmonton to honour an obstetrician and gynecologist and her two daughters, who were on board the Ukraine International Airlines flight that was shot down in Iran Wednesday.
  
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• Australian Indigenous hockey team makes international debut in Edmonton

  12-01-2020 00:17 via cbc.ca
  
  Australia's first Indigenous ice hockey team is visiting Alberta to take part in a cultural exchange with Cree communities.
  
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• Edmonton police looking for missing 65-year-old man

  12-01-2020 00:11 via globalnews.ca
  
  David Michael Forbes was last seen on Wednesday, Jan. 8, around 5 p.m. in the area of 71 Street and 79 Avenue. 
  
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