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• Assault at Edmonton trailer park leads to suspension of mail service - CTV News

  04-02-2020 23:43 via edmonton.ctvnews.ca
  
  Assault at Edmonton trailer park leads to suspension of mail service  CTV News
  
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• Myths and truths: eating, nutrition, weight gain during pregnancy

  04-02-2020 23:07 via globalnews.ca
  
  The saying “eating for two” has been around for ages, but following it can lead to an unhealthy pregnancy. Laurel Gregory has more on the myths and the truths of what pregnant women really need.
  
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• 10 things to do in Edmonton this week: Pawâkan Macbeth, The Small Glories, and Silver Skate Festival - Edmonton Journal

  04-02-2020 23:01 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  10 things to do in Edmonton this week: Pawâkan Macbeth, The Small Glories, and Silver Skate Festival  Edmonton Journal
  
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• 3 facing charges after catalytic converter thefts in Edmonton

  04-02-2020 22:46 via globalnews.ca
  
  The witness followed the suspects until police were able to intercept their vehicle near Highway 21 and Highway 14.
  
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• Tsleil-Waututh Nation to appeal Federal Court of Appeal decision on Trans Mountain pipeline

  04-02-2020 22:16 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Tsleil-Waututh Nation says it is appealing a Federal Court of Appeal decision to allow for the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion to proceed.
  
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• Few hurdles remain for Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project

  04-02-2020 22:16 via globalnews.ca
  
  The court decision means Trans Mountain construction can continue, although the First Nations whose case was dismissed have 60 days to appeal to the Supreme Court.
  
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• Edmonton Is Getting A Tiny House Village For Homeless Veterans Soon - Narcity

  04-02-2020 21:39 via narcity.com
  
  Edmonton Is Getting A Tiny House Village For Homeless Veterans Soon  Narcity
  
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• Conservative MP forced to apologize after asking NDP MP if she ever ‘considered’ sex work

  04-02-2020 21:37 via globalnews.ca
  
  The exchange came as MPs debated a Conservative motion condemning the recent death of a sex worker.
  
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• RCMP investigating death of man, 26, in Wetaskiwin

  04-02-2020 21:27 via cbc.ca
  
  The RCMP's major crime unit is investigating after the body of a 26-year-old man was found Saturday morning at a home in Wetaskiwin.
  
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• Manslaughter charge laid in death of 26-year-old man in Wetaskiwin

  04-02-2020 21:27 via cbc.ca
  
  The RCMP's major crime unit is investigating after the body of a 26-year-old man was found Saturday morning at a home in Wetaskiwin, Alta.
  
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• Conservative MP from Alberta apologizes after asking NDP MP whether she's 'considered' sex work

  04-02-2020 21:20 via cbc.ca
  
  A Conservative MP has apologized after he asked an NDP MP whether she's considered sex work as part of a debate in the House of Commons about the Parole Board of Canada.
  
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• Conservative MP apologizes after asking NDP MP whether she's 'considered' sex work

  04-02-2020 21:20 via cbc.ca
  
  A Conservative MP has apologized after he asked an NDP MP whether she's considered sex work as part of a debate in the House of Commons about the Parole Board of Canada.
  
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• Nearly $10 million in meth, coke seized in southern Alberta drug bust

  04-02-2020 20:21 via globalnews.ca
  
  The drug bust was a result of an investigation into a Calgarian who was thought to be involved in drug trafficking throughout Canada.
  
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• From shadows to sight: Blind Alberta man regains some vision with experimental drug

  04-02-2020 20:15 via cbc.ca
  
  Sepofarsen is a drug designed to repair the genetic defect that causes Leber’s congenital amaurosis.
  
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• First Nations to respond to Trans Mountain appeal decision at 3 p.m. ET

  04-02-2020 19:38 via cbc.ca
  
  Leadership from Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh, Coldwater and a collective of Stó:lō bands will speak to media at noon PT about the Federal Court of Appeal's decision to uphold the federal government's re-approval of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion. 
  
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• First Nations respond to Trans Mountain appeal decision

  04-02-2020 19:38 via cbc.ca
  
  Leadership from Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh, Coldwater and a collective of Stó:lō bands will speak to media at noon PT about the Federal Court of Appeal's decision to uphold the federal government's reapproval of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion. 
  
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• N.W.T. Métis Nation asks federal government for formal apology

  04-02-2020 19:27 via cbc.ca
  
  The president of the N.W.T. Métis Nation is asking the government of Canada for a formal apology for driving their people out of Wood Buffalo National Park. 
  
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• 2 Calgary-area dogs competing in 2020 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show

  04-02-2020 19:27 via globalnews.ca
  
  The dogs were entered in a lottery to compete in the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show and were lucky enough to be selected.
  
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• Canadians prepares for evacuation from China amid coronavirus concerns: ‘It’ll be nice to go home’

  04-02-2020 19:17 via globalnews.ca
  
  Carter Perrier, 30, received instructions from the federal government stating a plane to bring Canadians home will leave Wuhan Thursday morning local time.
  
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• Canadians prepare for evacuation from China amid coronavirus concerns: ‘It’ll be nice to go home’

  04-02-2020 19:17 via globalnews.ca
  
  Carter Perrier, 30, received instructions from the federal government stating a plane to bring Canadians home will leave Wuhan Thursday morning local time.
  
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• Albertan prepares for evacuation from China amid coronavirus concerns: ‘It’ll be nice to go home’

  04-02-2020 19:17 via globalnews.ca
  
  Carter Perrier, 30, received instructions from the federal government stating a plane to bring Canadians home will leave Wuhan Thursday morning local time.
  
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• Federal court dismisses Indigenous challenge of Trans Mountain pipeline expansion

  04-02-2020 19:11 via globalnews.ca
  
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government purchased the pipeline and related infrastructure for $4.5 billion in 2018 and construction of the expansion is underway.
  
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• The List: Edmonton concerts, arts and culture, Feb. 4-12 - Edmonton Journal

  04-02-2020 18:24 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  The List: Edmonton concerts, arts and culture, Feb. 4-12  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Most Canadian households will get more than they pay from carbon tax: PBO

  04-02-2020 18:05 via cbc.ca
  
  A new analysis by Parliament's budget watchdog has found that most households in provinces where the federal carbon tax applies will receive more money back in rebates than they will pay through the scheme — just not as much as projected last year.
  
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• Canadian Birkie Ski Festival

  04-02-2020 17:04 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Canadian Birkebiner Ski Festival gets underway this week. Jim Black and Laura Mcllveen tell us more about the annual event.
  
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• Edmonton early morning weather forecast: Tuesday, February 4, 2020

  04-02-2020 16:01 via globalnews.ca
  
  Here’s Mike Sobel’s Tuesday, February 4, 2020 early morning weather forecast for Edmonton, Alberta and the surrounding area.
  
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• Canada’s federal court to rule on indigenous challenge to Trans Mountain pipeline

  04-02-2020 15:45 via globalnews.ca
  
  Four indigenous groups alleged in court in December that Ottawa delayed sharing key information and listened half-heartedly to concerns.
  
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• Preparations underway for annual Canadian Birkebeiner Ski Festival

  04-02-2020 15:23 via globalnews.ca
  
  It’s a celebration of cross-country skiing that takes place in Edmonton every February, and it looks like Mother Nature is cooperating for this year’s Canadian Birkebeiner Ski Festival. Jim Black and Laura McIlveen dropped by to explain what they have planned for this year’s event.
  
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• Edmonton weather: Nothing like a -20 wind chill to jolt you awake - Edmonton Journal

  04-02-2020 15:15 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Edmonton weather: Nothing like a -20 wind chill to jolt you awake  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Owner of stolen truck recounts high-speed chase that left one man dead in Lloydminster

  04-02-2020 15:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Carole DeSchover spotted her missing truck driving by as she was pulling into her parent’s driveway Sunday afternoon. She called police and took off in pursuit in her rented red Kia. 
  
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• ASIRT investigates police shooting in wake of youth robbery in north Edmotnon

  04-02-2020 14:31 via cbc.ca
  
  An officer came upon a personal robbery in progress on Monday at about 6 p.m. in the Killarney neighbourhood northeast of downtown. 
  
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• ASIRT investigates police shooting in wake of youth robbery in north Edmonton

  04-02-2020 14:31 via cbc.ca
  
  An officer came upon a personal robbery in progress on Monday at about 6 p.m. in the Killarney neighbourhood northeast of downtown. 
  
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• ASIRT investigates police shooting in wake of youth robbery in NE Edmotnon

  04-02-2020 14:31 via cbc.ca
  
  An officer came upon a personal robbery in progress on Monday at about 6 p.m. in the Killarney neighbourhood northeast of downtown. 
  
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• Police-involved shooting in northeast Edmonton

  04-02-2020 13:12 via globalnews.ca
  
  Edmonton police said ASIRT is investigating after an officer-involved shooting in the northeast end of the city on Monday evening.
  
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• Federal Court to decide fate of Trans Mountain expansion

  04-02-2020 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  The Federal Court of Appeal will decide on Tuesday whether the Trans Mountain expansion project lives or dies when it rules on an appeal from Indigenous communities who have long opposed its construction.
  
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• Heavy police presence in northeast Edmonton after reports of shooting

  04-02-2020 06:33 via globalnews.ca
  
  Police responded to townhouses at 130 Avenue and 85 Street at around 7 p.m., according to witnesses.
  
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• ASIRT investigating officer-involved shooting in northeast Edmonton

  04-02-2020 06:33 via globalnews.ca
  
  Police responded to townhouses at 130 Avenue and 85 Street at around 7 p.m., according to witnesses.
  
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• ASIRT investigating Edmonton police shooting that injured teenager - Global News

  04-02-2020 06:33 via globalnews.ca
  
  ASIRT investigating Edmonton police shooting that injured teenager  Global News
  
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• ASIRT investigating Edmonton police shooting that injured teenager

  04-02-2020 06:33 via globalnews.ca
  
  Police responded to townhouses at 130 Avenue and 85 Street at around 7 p.m., according to witnesses.
  
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• Lethbridge committee hears operational review and suggestions for airport

  04-02-2020 03:13 via globalnews.ca
  
  An operational review of the Lethbridge airport has been released. It includes some major suggestions for development of the surrounding land as well as renovations to the existing facility. Emily Olsen reports.
  
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• 'Never been that scared before': Edmonton lawyer pleads guilty to manslaughter

  04-02-2020 02:56 via cbc.ca
  
  An Edmonton lawyer says she was scared for her life when she stabbed her boyfriend in 2017 during an alcohol-fuelled altercation.
  
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• Alberta woman told she was dying of cancer discovers it’s actually a parasite

  04-02-2020 02:55 via globalnews.ca
  
  First Cassidy Armstrong was diagnosed with a rare, terminal cancer. Then, doctors discovered she actually had a rare parasite found in coyote and dog feces.
  
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• Edmonton woman 1st diagnosed with rare cancer had parasite

  04-02-2020 02:43 via globalnews.ca
  
  First, an Edmonton woman was told she was dying of a rare cancer. Then, her diagnosis became even more bizarre. Su-Ling Goh has the story.
  
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• Former Edmonton lawyer pleads guilty in partner’s 2017 stabbing death

  04-02-2020 02:39 via globalnews.ca
  
  An Edmonton woman took the stand and gave some dramatic testimony Monday in court after a guilty plea from the attorney. Sarah Ryan has more from the law courts.
  
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• Edmonton's Chinese community reacts to Coronovirus - CityNews Edmonton

  04-02-2020 02:38 via edmonton.citynews.ca
  
  Edmonton's Chinese community reacts to Coronovirus  CityNews Edmonton
  
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• Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton: Feb. 3

  04-02-2020 02:30 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Monday, Feb. 3, 2020 edition of Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton with Carole Anne Devaney.
  
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• Edmonton Public plans to add 5 more PD, off days to school calendar

  04-02-2020 02:20 via globalnews.ca
  
  A few weeks ago, EPSB said it would be one day. Now, it's five: three PD days and two non-instructional days.
  
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• Edmonton Public plans to add 5 more days off to school calendar

  04-02-2020 02:20 via globalnews.ca
  
  A few weeks ago, EPSB said it would be one day. Now, it's five: three PD days and two non-instructional days.
  
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• In a major victory for Trans Mountain, Federal Court dismisses Indigenous appeal of project's approval

  04-02-2020 02:19 via cbc.ca
  
  The Federal Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal by Indigenous groups challenging the federal government’s approval of the Trans Mountain expansion project — clearing yet another major legal hurdle for the long-delayed $7.4 billion project, which will carry nearly a million barrels of Alberta oil per day to the B.C. coast.
  
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• Edmonton Public looks to add more days off to school calendar

  04-02-2020 02:13 via globalnews.ca
  
  Edmonton Public is looking to add more off days to next year’s school calendar. At first EPSB said one day. Now, it’s five. The move would reduce costs in light of a $34-million budget shortfall. Lisa MacGregor reports.
  
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