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• Watch: Alberta prepares for COVID-19 outbreak - Edmonton Journal

  26-02-2020 23:53 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Watch: Alberta prepares for COVID-19 outbreak  Edmonton Journal
  
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• 900 students celebrate Pink Shirt Day at Edmonton school - CTV News

  26-02-2020 23:52 via edmonton.ctvnews.ca
  
  900 students celebrate Pink Shirt Day at Edmonton school  CTV News
  
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• Fundraiser launched to support Alberta family involved in deadly B.C. crash

  26-02-2020 23:51 via globalnews.ca
  
  A fundraiser has been launched to help support a family from Okotoks, Alta., that lost a father and a child in a highway crash while they were on a road trip in B.C.
  
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• In pictures: Edmonton's most expensive real estate listings 2020 - CTV News

  26-02-2020 23:42 via edmonton.ctvnews.ca
  
  In pictures: Edmonton's most expensive real estate listings 2020  CTV News
  
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• Edmonton police looking robbery suspect who targeted gas station and family at grocery store

  26-02-2020 23:41 via globalnews.ca
  
  Edmonton police are asking for help identifying a man who allegedly robbed a gas station and may have later targeted a family in late January.
  
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• Edmonton police looking for robbery suspect who targeted gas station and family at grocery store - Global News

  26-02-2020 23:41 via globalnews.ca
  
  Edmonton police looking for robbery suspect who targeted gas station and family at grocery store  Global News
  
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• Edmonton police looking for robbery suspect who targeted gas station and family at grocery store

  26-02-2020 23:41 via globalnews.ca
  
  Edmonton police are asking for help identifying a man who allegedly robbed a gas station and may have later targeted a family in late January.
  
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• Alberta budget to be tabled Thursday amid sluggish economy

  26-02-2020 23:35 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta brings in its new budget Thursday that is facing the squeeze of a sluggish economy, multibillion-dollar deficits and escalating conflicts with public sector workers.
  
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• This Mind-Blowing Themed Hotel In Edmonton Will Transport You To Outer Space (PHOTOS) - Narcity

  26-02-2020 23:28 via narcity.com
  
  This Mind-Blowing Themed Hotel In Edmonton Will Transport You To Outer Space (PHOTOS)  Narcity
  
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• Albertans will soon be allowed to drink in any recreational park - Edmonton Journal

  26-02-2020 23:23 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Albertans will soon be allowed to drink in any recreational park  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Watch: Economic opportunity key to reconciliation — Tom McMillan - Edmonton Journal

  26-02-2020 23:17 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Watch: Economic opportunity key to reconciliation — Tom McMillan  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Alberta streamlines liquor licensing, gives municipalities power to allow drinking in parks

  26-02-2020 23:03 via globalnews.ca
  
  Another amendment would ease restrictions on liquor consumption in parks and let municipalities determine whether drinking in public parks will be allowed.
  
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• Edmonton MP using priority spot to try luck at repealing northern BC oil-tanker ban - iPolitics.ca

  26-02-2020 22:41 via ipolitics.ca
  
  Edmonton MP using priority spot to try luck at repealing northern BC oil-tanker ban  iPolitics.ca
  
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• From turtles to rabbits, GM Ken Holland has given Edmonton Oilers a speed makeover - Edmonton Journal

  26-02-2020 22:19 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  From turtles to rabbits, GM Ken Holland has given Edmonton Oilers a speed makeover  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Calgary father convicted in toddler’s staph infection death granted parole

  26-02-2020 22:18 via globalnews.ca
  
  A Calgary father found negligent in the death of his 14-month-old son has been granted parole eight months into his sentence.
  
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• Canada risks ‘going backwards’ on reconciliation: CAPP president - Edmonton Journal

  26-02-2020 22:15 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Canada risks ‘going backwards’ on reconciliation: CAPP president  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Unclaimed: Two, million-dollar Lotto MAX tickets sold in Edmonton - Edmonton Journal

  26-02-2020 21:59 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Unclaimed: Two, million-dollar Lotto MAX tickets sold in Edmonton  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Alberta tourist dies after fall from 70 metre cliff in Vancouver's Stanley Park

  26-02-2020 21:37 via cbc.ca
  
  A 26-year-old tourist from Alberta fell to his death while climbing a fence around a popular lookout point in Vancouver's Stanley Park late Sunday.
  
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• Check your Lotto Max tickets: 2 Edmontonians have $1M winning tickets

  26-02-2020 21:32 via globalnews.ca
  
  Two people in Edmonton, and another one somewhere in Alberta, have Lotto Max tickets with big wins.
  
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• Culinary course gives students ingredients for success

  26-02-2020 21:20 via cbc.ca
  
  An eight-week FoodWorks program that is taking place in the Cardinal Collins food lab is giving a dozen students the culinary skills to gain employment in the restaurant industry.
  
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• Alberta government asks court to stay judge's order regarding oilsands decision

  26-02-2020 21:14 via cbc.ca
  
  A judge has been asked to stay a court order that requires the Alberta government to make an immediate decision on a proposed oilsands project near Fort McMurray.
  
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• Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs could meet federal minister as soon as Thursday

  26-02-2020 21:05 via globalnews.ca
  
  "Today we think we can move forward on that and possibly start discussions with the federal government tomorrow," said Chief Na'Moks.
  
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• Blues defenceman Jay Bouwmeester not ready to make decision on hockey future

  26-02-2020 20:59 via globalnews.ca
  
  St. Louis Blues defenceman Jay Bouwmeester says he is feeling better since suffering a cardiac episode during an NHL game, but he is not ready to make a decision on his hockey future.
  
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• Alberta premier commits $100M to begin improvements to Red Deer hospital

  26-02-2020 20:51 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Alberta government has set aside $100 million to begin "major expansion" work on the Red Deer Regional Hospital.
  
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• St. Louis Blues’ Jay Bouwmeester out for rest of NHL season, evaluating future

  26-02-2020 20:43 via globalnews.ca
  
  St. Louis Blues’ player Jay Bouwmeester and general manager Doug Armstrong said Wednesday that he would not be playing for the remainder of the season or during playoffs following a cardiac episode he experienced earlier this month. Bouwmeester added he was still evaluating his future in the NHL.
  
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• St. Louis Blues’ Jay Bouwmeester says doctors still trying to ‘pin down’ cause of cardiac episode

  26-02-2020 20:41 via globalnews.ca
  
  St. Louis Blues’ player Jay Bouwmeester said on Wednesday that doctors were still trying to “pin down” the cause of a cardiac episode that occurred on Feb. 12 in Anaheim, California.
  
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• Day before budget, Alberta will focus on jobs, economy

  26-02-2020 20:29 via globalnews.ca
  
  On Thursday, the United Conservative government will table its new budget. Jobs will be a focus, along with trying to ignite a sluggish economy. Kendra Slugoski reports.
  
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• Jason Kenney warns cancelled energy projects stand in the way of Indigenous prosperity

  26-02-2020 19:41 via globalnews.ca
  
  In a speech that heavily criticized "green left urban militants," Premier Jason Kenney insisted his government is the one that has the best interests of First Nations at heart because it supports building major energy projects.
  
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• University of Calgary’s Rothney Astrophysical Observatory looking at robotic telescopes

  26-02-2020 19:18 via globalnews.ca
  
  The University of Calgary is experimenting with robotic technology to enhance the Rothney Astrophysical Observatory as its telescopes search the night skies.
  
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• EDMONTON CONCERT PREVIEW - Gig City

  26-02-2020 19:14 via gigcity.ca
  
  EDMONTON CONCERT PREVIEW  Gig City
  
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• 24 Hour Ride Sweat-A-Thon for MS

  26-02-2020 19:07 via globalnews.ca
  
  From Friday, March 20th until Saturday, March 21st, Chamco Spokes invites you to join the fundraiser in support of the MS Bike Leduc to Camrose!
  
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• The Edmonton Food Bank Is Begging People To Stop Stealing Parts From Their Trucks - Narcity

  26-02-2020 18:46 via narcity.com
  
  The Edmonton Food Bank Is Begging People To Stop Stealing Parts From Their Trucks  Narcity
  
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• 'I chose to fight': She's doing all she can to find a cure for her ovarian cancer

  26-02-2020 18:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Tawsha Klein-Sparks has ovarian cancer. Her diagnosis has led her to do everything in her power to find a cure and raise awareness for the deadly disease.
  
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• Edmonton Humane Society: Marley & Milkbone

  26-02-2020 16:50 via globalnews.ca
  
  In our Adopt a Pet segment with the Edmonton Humane Society, volunteer Teresa Chipchase introduces us to Marley the puppy and Milkbone the cat, and talks about what it takes to becoming a volunteer.
  
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• Man who allegedly posed as Calgary police officer sought by RCMP

  26-02-2020 16:43 via globalnews.ca
  
  According to RCMP, the man entered the CrossIron Mills shopping centre north of Calgary on Feb. 14.
  
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• As blockades continue, Kenney tells First Nations they should be partners in projects

  26-02-2020 16:42 via cbc.ca
  
  As blockades continue to pop up across Canada, disrupting rail and road traffic in protest of the Coastal GasLink pipeline through Wet'suwet'en territory, Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says First Nations must be partners in pushing oil and gas development forward.
  
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• As blockades continue, Kenney addresses conference on Indigenous participation in projects

  26-02-2020 16:42 via cbc.ca
  
  As blockades continue to pop up across Canada, disrupting rail and road traffic in protest of the Coastal GasLink pipeline through Wet'suwet'en territory, Alberta Premier Jason Kenney will address a conference on Indigenous communities and major projects.
  
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• $1M Lotto Max tickets sold in Edmonton - CTV News

  26-02-2020 16:28 via edmonton.ctvnews.ca
  
  $1M Lotto Max tickets sold in Edmonton  CTV News
  
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• Group to study barriers to employment in Clareview, other northeast neighbourhoods

  26-02-2020 16:00 via cbc.ca
  
  A community-based group and a technology startup are teaming up to paint a clearer picture of employment barriers that impact the workforce in Edmonton’s northeast neighbourhoods.
  
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• Celebrating identity and culture through self portraits at John D. Bracco school

  26-02-2020 16:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Meet the students of John D. Bracco Junior High School in Edmonton, Alta., as they work on their selfie portrait art project.
  
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• Ask The Doctor: Bullying

  26-02-2020 15:40 via globalnews.ca
  
  Bullying isn’t just cruel, it can also impact a person’s well-being. In this week’s Ask the Doctor segment, Dr. Sarah Burton Macleod talks about the long-term effects on a person’s health.
  
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• Alberta Artistic Swimming National Stream provincial championships

  26-02-2020 15:20 via globalnews.ca
  
  Hundreds of athletes will hit the pool at Kinsmen Sport Centre this weekend for the Alberta Artistic Swimming National Stream provincial championships. Catherine Fendall and Keira Wellner-Bate with Excel Synchro Club share details.
  
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• Edmonton weather: Back above zero, but it's still February so who cares - Edmonton Journal

  26-02-2020 15:16 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Edmonton weather: Back above zero, but it's still February so who cares  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Arrest made in 2014 Edmonton murder case - rdnewsnow.com

  26-02-2020 14:53 via rdnewsnow.com
  Arrest made in 2014 Edmonton murder case  rdnewsnow.com
  
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• Classic Landscaping: Plants that are easy to care for

  26-02-2020 14:31 via globalnews.ca
  
  For the budding green thumb or those who want low-maintenance house plants, Perry Stothart from Classic Landscapes and Ellerslie Gift and Garden shows off some that are easy to take care of.
  
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• Alberta government in court to stay judge’s order regarding oilsands decision

  26-02-2020 14:23 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta government lawyers are to be in a Calgary court on Wednesday to ask for a stay of an order requiring it to make a decision on a proposed oilsands project near Fort McMurray.
  
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• Klimchuk: Norwood care centre renewal honours Gene Zwozdesky - Edmonton Journal

  26-02-2020 14:00 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Klimchuk: Norwood care centre renewal honours Gene Zwozdesky  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Alberta government to add tourism levy to short-term rentals

  26-02-2020 14:00 via cbc.ca
  
  The Alberta government plans to introduce details about extending its tourism levy to short-term rentals such as Airbnb, HomeAway and VRBO. A government spokesperson confirmed that details of the levy will be announced in Thursday's budget. 
  
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• Edmonton early morning weather forecast: Wednesday, February 26, 2020

  26-02-2020 13:25 via globalnews.ca
  
  Here’s Mike Sobel’s Wednesday, February 26, 2020 early morning weather forecast for Edmonton, Alberta and the surrounding area.
  
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• Why oilsands emissions look so different in federal and provincial reports

  26-02-2020 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  We've been hearing different numbers on the size of Alberta's oilsands emissions. Here's what's behind the discrepancy.
  
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