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• Edmonton police lay charges in memorial plaque thefts

  31-01-2020 23:45 via cbc.ca
  
  More than 100 of 135 plaques stolen from benches this month have been recovered, police said in a news release Friday.
  
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• Alberta health officials have conducted 18 tests for coronavirus; no confirmed cases

  31-01-2020 23:45 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta health officials revealed Friday they had done 18 tests for the novel coronavirus since Jan. 1 but zero cases have been confirmed. 
  
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• Two-storey condos bring a new way of living at Veritas - Edmonton Journal

  31-01-2020 23:44 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Two-storey condos bring a new way of living at Veritas  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Charges laid after more than 100 memorial plaques stolen from Edmonton benches - Global News

  31-01-2020 23:28 via globalnews.ca
  
  Charges laid after more than 100 memorial plaques stolen from Edmonton benches  Global News
  
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• Charges laid after more than 100 memorial plaques stolen from Edmonton benches

  31-01-2020 23:28 via globalnews.ca
  
  A 46-year-old man has been charged after more than 100 memorial plaques were stolen from city benches.
  
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• Edmonton's luxury home market remains buyer-friendly - Edmonton Journal

  31-01-2020 23:26 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Edmonton's luxury home market remains buyer-friendly  Edmonton Journal
  
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• ‘I definitely fear for their health’: young Calgary family trapped in Wuhan faces being separated

  31-01-2020 23:05 via globalnews.ca
  
  Calgary parents who are stuck in Wuhan are hoping the Canadian government will allow them to fly home with their two young children. The children are Canadian citizens, but the parents are not.
  
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• Fundraiser launched to bring Edmonton's latest homicide victim home to Turkey for burial - Edmonton Journal

  31-01-2020 22:56 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Fundraiser launched to bring Edmonton's latest homicide victim home to Turkey for burial  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Fort McKay First Nation, Alberta government to meet in 3 months on fate of Moose Lake protected area

  31-01-2020 22:49 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Alberta government and the Fort McKay First Nation have agreed to meet again in three months to decide the fate of one of the last areas in the band's territory that hasn't been impacted by oilsands development.
  
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• Mastectomies, hernias, possibilities for private surgical delivery

  31-01-2020 22:45 via cbc.ca
  
  The Alberta government is looking to contract out medical procedures such as mastectomies, hernia repair and some gynecological procedures to private providers with the aim of lowering wait times.
  
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• Edmonton says grader caught smashing into parked cars wasn't driven by a city employee - CTV News

  31-01-2020 22:33 via edmonton.ctvnews.ca
  
  Edmonton says grader caught smashing into parked cars wasn't driven by a city employee  CTV News
  
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• RCMP try to set up rural crime watch in Conklin, Alta., but residents too fearful to help out

  31-01-2020 22:32 via cbc.ca
  
  Property crimes, such as break and enter or vehicle theft, are the biggest concerns for the community of about 200 residents, 350 kilometres northeast of Edmonton.
  
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• LGBTQ teams face off in battle of Alberta

  31-01-2020 22:23 via globalnews.ca
  
  On Saturday night, the Edmonton Rage and Calgary Pioneers will be fighting for a win on the ice in first battle of Alberta between the province's first two LGBTQ hockey teams.
  
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• Dow to build Alberta ethylene plant expansion for more than US$200M

  31-01-2020 22:15 via cbc.ca
  
  U.S. chemical producer Dow Inc. has approved an expansion of its Alberta petrochemical facilities expected to cost between US$200 million and US$225 million.
  
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• Alberta Justice minister calls for probe into prosecutors' handling of autopsy controversy 

  31-01-2020 22:03 via cbc.ca
  
  Alberta’s Justice minister says external counsel will be appointed to examine the conduct of Crown prosecutors in the handling numerous criminal cases relating to alleged flaws in multiple autopsies. 
  
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• Alberta justice minister calls for probe into prosecutors' handling of autopsy controversy

  31-01-2020 22:03 via cbc.ca
  
  Alberta’s justice minister says external counsel will be appointed to examine the conduct of Crown prosecutors in the handling of numerous criminal cases relating to alleged flaws in multiple autopsies.
  
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• No charges to be laid in death of 2-year-old Alberta girl Brielle Morrison

  31-01-2020 21:31 via globalnews.ca
  
  In a brief media statement, the RCMP said "the evidence in this case does not support any charges." 
  
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• No changes to stabilization fund until at least spring, feds say

  31-01-2020 21:24 via globalnews.ca
  
  A federal program that tops up provincial revenues in response to sudden economic downturns won't be getting any changes until at least this spring.
  
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• Edmonton DJ puts on beat-making workshop for kids at Saskatchewan reserve - Edmonton Journal

  31-01-2020 21:21 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Edmonton DJ puts on beat-making workshop for kids at Saskatchewan reserve  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Edmonton soccer league scraps post-game handshakes because of coronavirus

  31-01-2020 21:17 via globalnews.ca
  EMSA said it was a proactive approach to stop the spread of any germs, should the new coronavirus become present in Alberta.
  
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• Edmonton soccer league scraps post-game handshakes because of coronavirus - Global News

  31-01-2020 21:12 via globalnews.ca
  
  Edmonton soccer league scraps post-game handshakes because of coronavirus  Global News
  
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• Edmonton-area soccer leagues scrap post-game handshakes because of coronavirus - Global News

  31-01-2020 21:12 via globalnews.ca
  
  Edmonton-area soccer leagues scrap post-game handshakes because of coronavirus  Global News
  
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• Edmonton-area soccer leagues scrap post-game handshakes because of coronavirus

  31-01-2020 21:12 via globalnews.ca
  
  EMSA said it was a proactive approach to stop the spread of any germs, should the new coronavirus become present in Alberta.
  
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• Edmonton-area minor soccer leagues scrap post-game handshakes because of coronavirus - Global News

  31-01-2020 21:12 via globalnews.ca
  
  Edmonton-area minor soccer leagues scrap post-game handshakes because of coronavirus  Global News
  
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• What you need to know for the Super Bowl

  31-01-2020 21:11 via cbc.ca
  
  The best quarterback in football. A Canadian lineman/doctor. Two genius coaches — one of which reminds us of the Kool Aid Man. Those are just three of the things you should know about Super Bowl LIV.
  
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• Crown stays murder charge against Edmonton mother in newborn's death

  31-01-2020 20:55 via cbc.ca
  
  A second-degree murder charge against a woman accused in the death of her 11-day-old daughter has been stayed.
  
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• 2nd degree murder charge against Edmonton mother in newborn’s death stayed

  31-01-2020 20:42 via globalnews.ca
  
  Police were called to an Edmonton home in March 2018 to investigate a report of a baby not breathing.
  
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• Rural fire truck shines light to get you to move over

  31-01-2020 20:40 via cbc.ca
  
  A shiny new toy for a rural fire department is designed to shine a light on first responder safety where some drivers aren’t expecting it.
  
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• Edmonton designer on Toronto Fashion Week cancellation and the changing nature of the industry

  31-01-2020 20:27 via globalnews.ca
  
  In the wake of Toronto Fashion Week being cancelled, Emily Salsbury-Deveaux is the designer of EMMYDEVEAUX, joined Global News at Noon Edmonton to talk about the changing nature of the industry and the growing trend of sustainable fashion.
  
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• Edmonton Firefighters Rooftop Campout for Muscular Dystrophy

  31-01-2020 20:23 via globalnews.ca
  
  What would you do to help your loved ones, family, friends or neighbours? Would you sit out on a rooftop for an extended period of time, rain or shine?
  
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• Aggravated assault charges laid after liquor store clerk struck during transaction

  31-01-2020 20:15 via globalnews.ca
  
  The man reportedly punched a female employee after being asked for his identification.
  
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• Bob Layton: Catalytic converter thefts do more than damage vehicles - Global News

  31-01-2020 20:10 via globalnews.ca
  
  Bob Layton: Catalytic converter thefts do more than damage vehicles  Global News
  
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• Bob Layton: Catalytic converter thefts do more than damage vehicles

  31-01-2020 20:10 via globalnews.ca
  
  Bob Layton has some thoughts about the catalytic converters and bronze memorial plaques that have gone missing throughout Edmonton.
  
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• Edmonton Oilers set for showdown with defending champs - Global News

  31-01-2020 20:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  Edmonton Oilers set for showdown with defending champs  Global News
  
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• Edmonton Oilers set for showdown with defending champs

  31-01-2020 20:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Oilers have lost four in a row to the Blues.
  
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• Edmonton Public School division offers retirement incentive amid budget cuts

  31-01-2020 19:58 via globalnews.ca
  
  Edmonton Public Schools has introduced an incentive for eligible staff to retire as it deals with budget cuts.
  
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• Hicks on Biz: Metro Edmonton is a political mess - Edmonton Sun

  31-01-2020 19:56 via edmontonsun.com
  
  Hicks on Biz: Metro Edmonton is a political mess  Edmonton Sun
  
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• Edmonton liquor store clerk assaulted during transaction

  31-01-2020 19:48 via globalnews.ca
  
  Surveillance video showing a liquor store clerk being assaulted in a west Edmonton store on December 6, 2019.
  
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• Man charged after December liquor store assault - Edmonton Journal

  31-01-2020 19:44 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Man charged after December liquor store assault  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Massive Edmonton apartment deals boost city's multi-family market - Western Investor

  31-01-2020 19:33 via westerninvestor.com
  
  Massive Edmonton apartment deals boost city's multi-family market  Western Investor
  
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• Edmonton, Moore agree to contract extension through 2021 - CFL.ca

  31-01-2020 19:20 via cfl.ca
  
  Edmonton, Moore agree to contract extension through 2021  CFL.ca
  
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• REIT buys Edmonton mixed-use rental portfolio for $205M - Western Investor

  31-01-2020 19:17 via westerninvestor.com
  
  REIT buys Edmonton mixed-use rental portfolio for $205M  Western Investor
  
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• QB Trevor Harris signs 3-year extension with Edmonton Eskimos

  31-01-2020 19:17 via cbc.ca
  
  The Edmonton Eskimos have extended the contract of starting quarterback Trevor Harris, keeping him with the CFL team through the 2022 season.
  
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• Edmonton Eskimos extend quarterback Trevor Harris through 2022

  31-01-2020 18:59 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Edmonton Eskimos have locked up their starting quarterback for another few seasons.
  
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• Edmonton Eskimos GM Brock Sunderland ready for CFL free agency

  31-01-2020 18:40 via globalnews.ca
  
  After losing franchise quarterback Mike Reilly to the B.C Lions last year, VP of football and GM Brock Sunderland responded with a flurry of signings -- not just quantity but quality.
  
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• University of Alberta offers course in monsters, slashers and ghosts

  31-01-2020 18:25 via globalnews.ca
  
  The University of Alberta is offering a film studies course in monsters, slashers and ghosts.
  
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• One dead after car drives into semi on highway near Slave Lake, Alta.

  31-01-2020 18:17 via cbc.ca
  
  A collision between a car and semi-trailer on a northwest Alberta highway has left one individual dead. 
  
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• Upwards of 70 centimetres of snow possible in Jasper, Banff national parks

  31-01-2020 16:54 via globalnews.ca
  
  Upwards of 70 centimetres of snow could fall in parts of Banff and Jasper national parks this weekend.
  
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• Artistic swimmers preparing for Alberta Winter Games in Airdrie

  31-01-2020 16:23 via globalnews.ca
  
  More than 1,900 athletes will converge in Airdrie for the Alberta Winter Games next month, including artistic swimmers McKinley Deering and Maeva Gill. They joined Global News Morning to talk about their sport.
  
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• Parts of Jasper National Park could get up to 80 centimetres of snow this weekend

  31-01-2020 16:00 via cbc.ca
  
  The Icefields Parkway is expected to get up to 80 centimetres of snow this weekend — which is around the same amount that brought Newfoundland to a standstill during it’s record-breaking blizzard earlier this month.
  
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