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• Edmonton police asking for help locating alleged pharmacy robbers

  18-01-2020 21:22 via globalnews.ca
  
  Edmonton police are looking for suspects in a rash of pharmacy robberies across the city over the past month. 
  
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• SCARS adoptable pets: Saturday, Jan. 18

  18-01-2020 19:45 via globalnews.ca
  
  This weeks adoptable pets from the Second Chance Animal Rescue Society.
  
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• Mixing up cocktails with Twin Otter Pub

  18-01-2020 19:42 via globalnews.ca
  
  Mixing up some smoky cocktails with the crew from Twin Otter Pub.
  
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• Prepping for the 2020 Baker to Vegas Challenge Cup Relay

  18-01-2020 19:30 via globalnews.ca
  
  Edmonton police officers are set to participate in the largest law enforcement race of its kind. Lisa MacGregor sits down with Staff Sgt. David Goodkey about the race.
  
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• In the Global Edmonton Kitchen with Twin Otter Pub

  18-01-2020 19:07 via globalnews.ca
  
  Trying out some appies with the team from Edmonton’s Twin Otter Pub.
  
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• Twin Otter cooks up Philly Cheesesteaks

  18-01-2020 18:58 via globalnews.ca
  
  Dave and Adam from the Twin Otter Pub visit the Global Edmonton Kitchen to fry up some delicious Philly Cheesesteaks.
  
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• Celebrate at the Chinese New Year Carnival

  18-01-2020 18:48 via globalnews.ca
  
  Edmonton’s Chinese community is getting ready to celebrate the Lunar New Year with a big carnival. Sandy Lai and Hannah Siu visit Global News Morning Weekend to chat about the two-day event.
  
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• Alberta doctor, widow discuss medical assistance in dying laws as roles reviewed

  18-01-2020 18:09 via cbc.ca
  
  Federal Health Minister Patty Hajdu was in Calgary Friday for consultations about Canada's Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) laws, and though the sessions were closed to the media, recent conversations surrounding MAID are prompting Albertans to speak openly about loss and the legal system.
  
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• Alberta doctor, widow discuss MAID laws as restrictions under review

  18-01-2020 18:09 via cbc.ca
  
  Federal Health Minister Patty Hajdu was in Calgary Friday for consultations about Canada's Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) laws, and though the sessions were closed to the media, recent conversations surrounding MAID are prompting Albertans to speak openly about loss and the legal system.
  
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• Avery’s Legacy: How an Alberta mother is parenting her daughter after loss

  18-01-2020 17:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  Cathy Decker includes a card in every bereavement gift box she creates with a caring sentiment that helped her navigate her daughter Avery's death nearly three years ago.
  
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• Bargain hunters find rock-bottom deals at massive Goodwill centre in Edmonton

  18-01-2020 16:30 via cbc.ca
  
  It's a 100,000-sq.-ft. warehouse where Edmonton shoppers are snagging toys, clothes, furniture and more all by the pound.
  
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• Research details different accents across the Prairies

  18-01-2020 14:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Ongoing research from linguistic student Bryce Wittrock is looking at pronunciation differences between Prairie provinces. Early findings indicating there may be a difference in the way people speak depending where you are in Alberta.
  
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• Conrad Black rails against climate policy, predicts Trump will defeat 'cluck' Democrats during keynote

  18-01-2020 14:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Former media baron Conrad Black, former Alberta finance minister Ted Morton and Calgary businessman W. Brett Wilson were among the speakers Saturday during a one-day conference at the Telus Convention Centre in Calgary.
  
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• Conference to study Alberta's autonomy, 'value' in Confederation

  18-01-2020 14:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Former media baron Conrad Black, former Alberta finance minister Ted Morton and Calgary businessman W. Brett Wilson are among the speakers scheduled to weigh in Saturday on Alberta's place in Confederation during a one-day conference at the Telus Convention Centre in Calgary.
  
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• Conference attendees talk Alberta's autonomy, 'value' in Confederation

  18-01-2020 14:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Former media baron Conrad Black, former Alberta finance minister Ted Morton and Calgary businessman W. Brett Wilson are among the speakers scheduled to weigh in Saturday on Alberta's place in Confederation during a one-day conference at the Telus Convention Centre in Calgary.
  
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• Alberta Proud conference attendees talk Alberta's autonomy, 'value' in Confederation

  18-01-2020 14:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Former media baron Conrad Black, former Alberta finance minister Ted Morton and Calgary businessman W. Brett Wilson are among the speakers scheduled to weigh in Saturday on Alberta's place in Confederation during a one-day conference at the Telus Convention Centre in Calgary.
  
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• Did a killer walk free after this man's autopsy?

  18-01-2020 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  A killer may have walked free after an autopsy report into the suspicious death of an Alberta man in 2010, an investigation by CBC’s The Fifth Estate has found.
  
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• Federal government approves N.L.'s request for assistance, including army mobilization, following blizzard

  18-01-2020 09:38 via cbc.ca
  
  The federal government approved Newfoundland and Labrador's request for assistance in dealing with the aftermath of a record-smashing blizzard, Natural Resources Minister Seamus O'Regan said Saturday.
  
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• WHL Roundup: Friday, January 17, 2020

  18-01-2020 07:52 via globalnews.ca
  
  Ryan Hughes had a goal and four assists, and Max Martin scored twice as the Kamloops Blazers beat the Tri-City Americans 12-3 on Friday in Western Hockey League play.
  
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• Sherwood Park Crusaders set to face off against Brooks Bandits

  18-01-2020 05:30 via globalnews.ca
  
  An impressive AJHL matchup is on the schedule for Saturday night. Sherwood Park is home to Brooks. Kevin Karius reports.
  
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• Edmonton man wins stand-up comedy grant worth thousands of dollars

  18-01-2020 05:28 via globalnews.ca
  
  An Edmonton comedian has been awarded a serious chunk of change. Morgan Black reports.
  
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• Bob Layton’s editorial: Jan. 17

  18-01-2020 05:26 via globalnews.ca
  
  In his latest editorial, Bob Layton talks about why he thinks long-term care centres should keep senior couples together.
  
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• Australian hockey team tries to keep warm as it wraps up Edmonton visit

  18-01-2020 05:24 via globalnews.ca
  
  There was a warm welcome on another cold day for an Australian hockey team visiting Edmonton. As the team wraps up its Canadian tour, players are trying to keep warm while soaking in another cultural experience. Chris Chacon explains.
  
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• Some Albertans revisiting previous legislature debates

  18-01-2020 05:22 via globalnews.ca
  
  Get ready for a political time warp. MLAs are not back in the Alberta legislature yet, but if you’ve been itching for some debate, you are in luck. Tom Vernon explains.
  
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• Alberta tech CEO calls out UCP government for lack of support at Las Vegas tech show

  18-01-2020 05:20 via globalnews.ca
  
  An Alberta CEO is taking the UCP government to task over what he calls a lack of support at a major tech conference. Julia Wong explains.
  
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• Man who struck and killed Alberta woman in car at 200 km/h dismisses lawyer again

  18-01-2020 05:18 via globalnews.ca
  
  The family of a late Alberta mother is frustrated after the man accused of killing her in a car crash fired his second defence lawyer. Sarah Ryan reports.
  
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• Some Edmonton businesses struggling during deep freeze

  18-01-2020 05:16 via globalnews.ca
  
  The extreme cold in Edmonton has been relentless this week and some businesses have been feeling the impact. Sarah Komadina explains.
  
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• Australian hockey team gets a taste of Canada

  18-01-2020 05:13 via globalnews.ca
  
  An Australian hockey team is in Edmonton and getting a taste of what Canada is all about. Chris Chacon reports.
  
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• Family of woman who fell to death at Transit Hotel still searching for answers as inquiry wraps up

  18-01-2020 04:29 via cbc.ca
  
  Despite three days of witness testimonies at the fatality inquiry, Rhonda Auger's family says they still have many questions surrounding her death. 
  
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• Alberta court approves Encana reorganization that will see energy firm move HQ to Denver

  18-01-2020 03:48 via globalnews.ca
  
  Encana Corp. says an Alberta court has approved the oil and gas company's reorganization that will see it move its headquarters to Denver from Calgary and change its name to Ovintiv Inc.
  
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• Stettler man charged in death of his father

  18-01-2020 03:32 via globalnews.ca
  
  Stettler RCMP have charged 32-year-old Nicholas Johnson with second-degree murder in the death of his father.
  
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• Stettler man charged with second-degree murder in death of father

  18-01-2020 03:25 via cbc.ca
  
  A 32-year-old Stettler man has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of his father on Wednesday.
  
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• Australian hockey team tries to keep warm as it wraps up Edmonton tour

  18-01-2020 03:07 via globalnews.ca
  
  Australian hockey team visiting Edmonton tries to keep warm as it wraps up its cultural tour.
  
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• Iranians in Edmonton applaud federal government response to plane crash

  18-01-2020 03:00 via cbc.ca
  
  The president of Edmonton’s Iranian Heritage Society praised the Canadian government’s decision to offer $25,000 to family members of people who died in the UIA Flight PS752 crash.
  
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• Teen in government care found dead outside by Alberta RCMP

  18-01-2020 02:59 via globalnews.ca
  
  Rocky Mountain House RCMP were called about a missing teenager on the evening of Jan. 10. The youth was found outside in the cold, dead, shortly after midnight on Jan. 11.
  
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• Edmonton firefighter back after 39 days helping in Australia

  18-01-2020 02:45 via globalnews.ca
  
  Morgan Kehr spent 39 days in Australia helping with the bush fire crisis. He was part of the first contingent of 21 Canadians that left early December.
  
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• West Edmonton school put in alert mode over nearby police situation

  18-01-2020 02:42 via globalnews.ca
  
  A police response to a weapon complaint in west Edmonton prompted a nearby school to go into “alert” mode. Quinn Ohler reports.
  
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• Edmonton businesses struggle during cold snap

  18-01-2020 02:41 via globalnews.ca
  
  The extreme cold has been relentless this week and it's been affecting almost everything, including businesses that depend of foot traffic to make money.
  
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• Carbon monoxide scare prompts north Edmonton school evacuation

  18-01-2020 02:21 via globalnews.ca
  
  Bishop Greschuk Catholic Elementary School in north Edmonton ended class early on Friday after high levels of carbon monoxide were detected in the elementary school.
  
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• Man who struck and killed Alberta woman in car at 200 km/h fires lawyer again

  18-01-2020 02:12 via globalnews.ca
  
  The family of an Alberta mother who was killed when her SUV was rear-ended at an exceptionally high rate of speed shook their heads in court Friday as the case faced another delay.
  
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• Minute at the Movies: Jan. 17

  18-01-2020 02:01 via globalnews.ca
  
  In this week’s Minute at the Movies, Todd James reviews Oscar-nominated “1917” and a reunion 25 years in the making “Bad Boys for Life.”
  
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• Counter-speak movement combats hate and intolerance in online comments

  18-01-2020 01:55 via globalnews.ca
  
  Comments on social media, especially if they follow a contentious news article, can be pretty horrible. I Am Here Canada members are trying to balance all the negativity with facts, support and positive comments. Emily Mertz has more.
  
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• West Edmonton school on alert after man barricades himself in nearby home

  18-01-2020 01:33 via cbc.ca
  
  An Edmonton elementary school is on alert Friday evening after a man had reportedly barricaded himself inside a residence after he allegedly assaulted two men with a knife.
  
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• Man surrenders after standoff with police near west Edmonton school

  18-01-2020 01:33 via cbc.ca
  
  A standoff with police in west Edmonton resolved peacefully early Saturday.
  
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• Heavy police presence near west Edmonton school after man barricades himself in nearby home

  18-01-2020 01:33 via cbc.ca
  
  An Edmonton elementary school was on alert Friday evening after a man had reportedly barricaded himself inside a residence after he allegedly assaulted two men with a knife.
  
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• Kailer Yamamoto thanks mentor Brad Malone for success with Edmonton Oilers

  18-01-2020 01:29 via globalnews.ca
  
  "He's one of the best vets I've played with both as a teammate and a friend."
  
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• Edmonton man wins $10,000 USD stand-up comedy grant

  18-01-2020 01:13 via globalnews.ca
  
  At 19, Brad Semotiuk is the youngest winner of the Martin Grant and also the only Canadian to take the prize.
  
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• Bissell Centre in ‘dire need’ of clothing donations during Edmonton cold snap

  18-01-2020 00:41 via globalnews.ca
  
  An Edmonton organization that supports those struggling with poverty has issued a public plea for donations to help those most at risk during this extreme cold snap.
  
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• West Edmonton school locks doors with students inside amid major police presence in area

  18-01-2020 00:39 via globalnews.ca
  
  Lymburn School in west Edmonton locked its doors with students still inside on Friday afternoon as photos emerged on social media of a major police presence in the area.
  
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• West Edmonton school in lockdown amid major police presence in area

  18-01-2020 00:39 via globalnews.ca
  
  Lymburn School in west Edmonton was in lockdown mode on Friday afternoon as photos emerged on social media of a major police presence in the area.
  
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