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• Preserving a slice of Edmonton’s black history - Global News

  13-02-2020 23:56 via globalnews.ca
  
  Preserving a slice of Edmonton’s black history  Global News
  
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• Preserving a slice of Edmonton’s black history

  13-02-2020 23:56 via globalnews.ca
  
  Deborah Dobbins shares the story of Edmonton's first pie shop and Western Canada's oldest black Baptist church. She's also calling for a new cultural centre.
  
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• Edmonton piano teacher facing sexual assault charges in alleged incidents dating back to 2009

  13-02-2020 23:55 via globalnews.ca
  
  On Thursday, police said two complainants came forward alleging sexual assault a number of years ago by their piano teacher.
  
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• Deaf artists from across Canada gather in Edmonton for SOUND OFF

  13-02-2020 23:53 via globalnews.ca
  
  Artists are sharing their stories on a stage where any audience can hear them.
  
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• Edmonton woman working to preserve black history in Alberta

  13-02-2020 23:35 via globalnews.ca
  
  During this Black History Month, we’re highlighting some of the ways Alberta’s black pioneers helped build Edmonton. Hundreds of African Americans, many fleeing slavery and violence in the south, settled here in the early 1900s. Jennifer Crosby spoke to one woman working to preserve an important piece of Alberta history.
  
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• Alberta-based Precision Drilling shares jump on earnings beat, higher activity forecast

  13-02-2020 23:35 via globalnews.ca
  
  Progress in getting oil export pipelines approved is boosting optimism in Western Canada's oilpatch, leading to more demand for rigs and hundreds of crew members being called back to work, the CEO of Precision Drilling Corp. said Thursday.
  
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• VIA Rail cancels trains nationwide, CN shuts down Eastern Canadian network as Indigenous protests continue

  13-02-2020 23:08 via cbc.ca
  
  CN Rail and VIA Rail are shutting down huge sections of their railway systems as Indigenous blockades continue to cripple the country's transportation network.
  
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• Via Rail cancels most trains nationwide, CN closes Eastern Canadian network as Indigenous protests continue

  13-02-2020 23:08 via cbc.ca
  
  CN Rail and Via Rail are shutting down huge sections of their railway systems as Indigenous blockades continue to cripple the country's transportation network.
  
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• In-depth on series investigating Alberta’s funeral industry

  13-02-2020 23:06 via globalnews.ca
  
  There are thousands of funerals and cremations in the province every year and the board regulating them doesn’t get that many complaints overall – roughly 20 a year. Reporter Julia Wong talks about the investigative series.
  
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• Residential blading to resume Friday in Edmonton

  13-02-2020 23:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  The City of Edmonton has been hammered with complaints about snow clearing. Thursday it announced crews will head back to residential areas on Friday. Kendra Slugoski has more.
  
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• Via Rail to cancel trains across the country; CN shutting down rails in eastern Canada

  13-02-2020 22:59 via globalnews.ca
  
  CN announced Thursday that it “has been forced to initiate a disciplined and progressive shutdown” of its eastern Canada operations. 
  
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• Oil pipeline to Port of Churchill a possibility: Manitoba premier

  13-02-2020 22:52 via globalnews.ca
  
  Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister says he is open to discussing a possible oil pipeline to the Port of Churchill as a way of getting western energy to ocean tankers.
  
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• 630 CHED listeners raise $10K in minutes for firefighters’ muscular dystrophy fundraiser

  13-02-2020 22:51 via globalnews.ca
  
  When 630 CHED listeners heard the firefighters campout for muscular dystrophy was $5,000 short of its goal, thousands of dollars were donated in minutes.
  
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• Former Fort McMurray fire chief accused of harassment in earlier jobs

  13-02-2020 22:22 via globalnews.ca
  
  The allegations against Darby Allen when he worked in Calgary's fire department date back to about 2002 and have not been proven in court.
  
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• Approval granted to rebuild historic Roseneath Anglican church destroyed by arson

  13-02-2020 21:07 via globalnews.ca
  
  Construction on the rebuild of St. James Anglican Church near Roseneath is expected to being mid-summer. The church was destroyed by arson in April 2019.
  
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• Supreme Court of Canada will not hear appeals of Calgary parents convicted in teen son’s death

  13-02-2020 20:20 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Supreme Court of Canada will not hear the appeals of the Calgary parents convicted of first-degree murder in 2017 in the death of their 15-year-old son.
  
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• Edmonton homicide detectives investigating woman’s stabbing death at City Centre Mall - Global News

  13-02-2020 20:17 via globalnews.ca
  
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• Edmonton homicide detectives investigating woman’s stabbing death at City Centre Mall

  13-02-2020 20:17 via globalnews.ca
  
  Police say a woman was fatally stabbed Wednesday night at a mall in downtown Edmonton, and a suspect was also taken into police custody.
  
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• Aurora Cannabis reports quarterly loss following layoffs, writedown and CEO departure

  13-02-2020 19:18 via cbc.ca
  
  The Edmonton-based company revealed Thursday that it incurred a loss in its second quarter and that its net revenue for the three months ended Dec. 31 was $56 million —down from roughly $75 million in the prior quarter ended Sept. 30.
  
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• How to protect yourself when planning a funeral

  13-02-2020 18:45 via globalnews.ca
  
  Industry experts say asking questions is one way consumers can protect themselves when going through the funeral planning process.
  
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• Edmonton Eskimos sign quarterback Antonio Pipkin, defensive back Jermaine Gabriel

  13-02-2020 18:38 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Eskimos have added another quarterback and defensive back to their 2020 roster.
  
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• Ways to protect yourself, stay level-headed while planning a funeral

  13-02-2020 18:37 via globalnews.ca
  
  Planning a funeral can be a stressful experience. But experts say there are a few ways you can stay level-headed during that emotional time. Julia Wong has the last installment of our series looking into the funeral industry.
  
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• From the archives: Taking the pub crawl to new heights

  13-02-2020 18:10 via cbc.ca
  
  An Edmonton company adds a double decker bus and between bar entertainment to the standard pub crawl. Originally aired Feb. 9, 1994.
  
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• City of Edmonton to resume residential blading on Friday - Global News

  13-02-2020 18:03 via globalnews.ca
  
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• City of Edmonton to resume residential blading on Friday

  13-02-2020 18:03 via globalnews.ca
  
  Most areas will be bladed down to a five centimetre snow pack, but the city said some areas will be cleared to the pavement. 
  
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• Guilty pleas for men charged with stabbing Tiki Laverdiere homicide suspect

  13-02-2020 18:01 via globalnews.ca
  
  Brent Checkosis was stabbed with a homemade knife at the Saskatoon Correctional Centre where he was on remand after being charged in Tiki Laverdiere’s death.
  
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• CBC Edmonton is headed to Clareview for a week-long pop-up

  13-02-2020 17:33 via cbc.ca
  
  We’re setting up shop in one of Edmonton's oldest suburban communities for a one-week pop-up ... and we want to hear your stories.
  
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• Mounties charge trio following lengthy chase from Wetaskiwin to Edmonton - Edmonton Journal

  13-02-2020 16:51 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Mounties charge trio following lengthy chase from Wetaskiwin to Edmonton  Edmonton Journal
  
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• You Can Pick Your Own Flowers At This Adorable Garden Near Edmonton - Narcity

  13-02-2020 16:39 via narcity.com
  
  You Can Pick Your Own Flowers At This Adorable Garden Near Edmonton  Narcity
  
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• B.C. hereditary chiefs launch climate court challenge of contentious pipeline

  13-02-2020 16:16 via globalnews.ca
  
  The challenge calls on the Federal Court to declare that Canada is constitutionally obliged to meet international climate change targets.
  
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• Edmonton man sentenced for killing mother while in cannabis psychosis - rdnewsnow.com

  13-02-2020 15:56 via rdnewsnow.com
  
  Edmonton man sentenced for killing mother while in cannabis psychosis  rdnewsnow.com
  
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• Woman dead, suspect arrested after stabbing at Edmonton shopping centre

  13-02-2020 15:55 via cbc.ca
  
  A stabbing overnight shut down the entire east wing of the City Centre Mall on Thursday morning as police scoured a crime scene that stretched across four floors of the building. 
  
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• Woman dead, suspect arrested after stabbing at downtown Edmonton shopping centre

  13-02-2020 15:55 via cbc.ca
  
  A woman is dead and a suspect is in custody after a stabbing Wednesday night inside a downtown Edmonton shopping centre. 
  
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• Stabbing closes east wing of downtown Edmonton mall - CBC.ca

  13-02-2020 15:55 via cbc.ca
  
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• Stabbing closes east wing of downtown Edmonton mall

  13-02-2020 15:55 via cbc.ca
  
  A stabbing overnight shut down the entire east wing of the City Centre Mall on Thursday morning as police scoured a crime scene that stretched across four floors of the building. 
  
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• Police investigate stabbing in downtown Edmonton shopping centre

  13-02-2020 15:55 via cbc.ca
  
  A stabbing overnight shut down the entire east wing of the City Centre Mall on Thursday morning as police scoured a crime scene that stretched across four floors of the building. 
  
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• Edmonton weather: Don't forget national love day tomorrow - Edmonton Journal

  13-02-2020 15:46 via edmontonjournal.com
  
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• Edmonton Valley Zoo Urban Farm brings livestock into the city

  13-02-2020 15:40 via globalnews.ca
  
  Paul Williams and Alex Hamilton from the Edmonton Valley Zoo dropped by to talk about their new Urban Farm area, that is home to several livestock animals including Cadbury the chicken.
  
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• Aurora Cannabis reports $80 million Q2 loss following layoffs, CEO departure, writedown

  13-02-2020 15:36 via globalnews.ca
  
  Aurora Cannabis Inc. says it incurred a loss in its second quarter that was fuelled by a recent $1-billion writedown taken by the company.
  
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• Aurora Cannabis reports $80 million Q2 loss following layoffs, CEO departure

  13-02-2020 15:36 via globalnews.ca
  
  Aurora Cannabis Inc. says it incurred a loss in its second quarter that was fuelled by a recent $1-billion writedown taken by the company.
  
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• Try hundreds of reds, whites and more at Winefest in Edmonton

  13-02-2020 15:20 via globalnews.ca
  
  Winefest is an exciting event for wine lovers, with more than 300 wines from dozens of wineries around the world. Event coordinator Danielle Reid shares details.
  
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• Edmonton early morning weather forecast: Thursday, February 13, 2020

  13-02-2020 15:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  Here’s Mike Sobel’s Thursday, February 13, 2020 early morning weather forecast for Edmonton, Alberta and the surrounding area.
  
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• Book Women Podcast dives into writing, editing and publishing Indigenous stories

  13-02-2020 15:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Three Metis librarians have teamed up to host a podcast about writing, editing and publishing Indigenous stories. Tanya Ball, Sheila Laroque and Kayla Lar-Son are the hosts of masinahikan iskwêwak - Book Women Podcast.
  
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• SCOC will not hear appeals of Calgary parents convicted in teen son’s death

  13-02-2020 14:19 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Supreme Court of Canada will not hear the appeals of a Calgary couple found guilty of killing their diabetic teenage son.
  
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• SCOC to decide whether to hear appeals of Calgary parents convicted in teen son’s death

  13-02-2020 14:19 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Supreme Court of Canada will decide on Thursday whether to hear the appeals of a Calgary couple found guilty of killing their diabetic teenage son.
  
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• Thursday's letters: Mining brings environmental risk - Edmonton Journal

  13-02-2020 14:01 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Thursday's letters: Mining brings environmental risk  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Opinion: Kenney should act on his energy-shift awakening - Edmonton Journal

  13-02-2020 14:01 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Opinion: Kenney should act on his energy-shift awakening  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Tyler Shandro: Health review aims to cut costs, not care - Edmonton Journal

  13-02-2020 14:00 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Tyler Shandro: Health review aims to cut costs, not care  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Keith Gerein: Edmonton must bring rules around civic petitions into the digital age - Edmonton Journal

  13-02-2020 14:00 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Keith Gerein: Edmonton must bring rules around civic petitions into the digital age  Edmonton Journal
  
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• 2020 Alberta Winter Games set to start in Airdrie on Friday

  13-02-2020 14:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  The 2020 Alberta Winter Games run from Feb. 14 – 17, with opening ceremonies streamed live online at 7 p.m. on Valentine's Day.
  
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