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• Oilsands mine production bump prompts Shell upgrader expansion: CNRL

  05-03-2020 23:38 via globalnews.ca
  
  A boost in output from oilsands mines formerly operated by Shell Canada has sparked a $70-million expansion at a Shell oilsands upgrader, the president of Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. reported Thursday.
  
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• NDP-backed bill would broaden conflict-of-interest rules beyond potential financial gain

  05-03-2020 23:25 via cbc.ca
  
  The Opposition NDP says provincial politicians should be barred from making decisions that benefit their political friends.
  
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• Jason Kenney endorses Erin O’Toole for leadership of Conservative party

  05-03-2020 22:58 via globalnews.ca
  
  "Erin O'Toole respects the breadth of our big tent coalition," Kenney wrote in an email to members.
  
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• Jason Kenney endorses Erin O'Toole for Conservative leadership

  05-03-2020 22:33 via cbc.ca
  
  Conservative leadership candidate Erin O'Toole has scored a major endorsement from Alberta Premier Jason Kenney.
  
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• ‘People are hitting the wall’: Delinquency rate highest since 2012, Canadian report shows

  05-03-2020 22:29 via globalnews.ca
  
  The latest figures from Equifax show more borrowers are falling behind. One licensed insolvency trustee says that's not surprising.
  
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• Liberals give big 3 wireless providers two years to cut prices by 25 per cent

  05-03-2020 22:00 via cbc.ca
  
  The Liberal government is giving Canada's big three national wireless providers two years to cut their basic prices for cellphone services by 25 per cent — and threatening to force them to cut prices if they don't comply.
  
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• Oilsands mine production bump prompts Shell upgrader expansion, says CNRL

  05-03-2020 21:45 via cbc.ca
  
  A boost in output from oilsands mines formerly operated by Shell Canada has sparked a $70-million expansion at a Shell oilsands upgrader, the president of Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. reported Thursday.
  
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• People living in Alberta cities have more consumer debt than others in Canada

  05-03-2020 21:30 via globalnews.ca
  
  Credit rating agency Equifax Canada says average consumer debt increased 2.7 per cent to reach $72,950 at the end of 2019.
  
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• Edmonton Ice Castles close early due to warm weather - Global News

  05-03-2020 21:18 via globalnews.ca
  
  Edmonton Ice Castles close early due to warm weather  Global News
  
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• Edmonton Ice Castles close early due to warm weather

  05-03-2020 21:11 via globalnews.ca
  
  The winter attraction was originally scheduled to close on Saturday, but the company said Thursday it was forced to shut down early due to warm temperatures this week.
  
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• Jim Carr in Edmonton, speaks about Teck mine, Alberta economy

  05-03-2020 21:08 via globalnews.ca
  
  Jim Carr, the prime minister’s special envoy to the prairies, made his first official trip to Edmonton. Jennifer Crosby spoke to him about Teck Frontier pulling its mine application and the federal government’s climate policy.
  
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• 12 things to do in Edmonton this weekend - CBC.ca

  05-03-2020 21:06 via cbc.ca
  
  12 things to do in Edmonton this weekend  CBC.ca
  
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• Following her passion: Two-spirited Edmonton artist named best undiscovered voice in Canada

  05-03-2020 21:04 via cbc.ca
  
  An Indigenous, two-spirited musician from Edmonton has been named the winner of CBC Music's annual search for the best undiscovered voice in Canada.
  
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• Following her passion: Two-spirit Edmonton artist named best undiscovered voice in Canada - CBC.ca

  05-03-2020 21:04 via cbc.ca
  
  Following her passion: Two-spirit Edmonton artist named best undiscovered voice in Canada  CBC.ca
  
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• Following her passion: Two-spirit Edmonton artist named best undiscovered voice in Canada

  05-03-2020 21:04 via cbc.ca
  
  An Indigenous, two-spirit musician from Edmonton has been named the winner of CBC Music's annual search for the best undiscovered voice in Canada.
  
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• Edmonton police create ‘safe exchange zone’ for online sales

  05-03-2020 20:48 via globalnews.ca
  
  With the rising popularity of online buy-and-sell groups and exchanges, Edmonton police have set up a safe exchange zone to give people a safe place to exchange goods. Nicole Stillger has the details.
  
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• 5 arrested, weapon seized in Brazeau County, Alta.

  05-03-2020 20:48 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Central Alberta District Crime Reduction Unit recovered a stolen ATV and a loaded shotgun, and has charged five people.
  
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• Government looking into allegations of ‘financial irregularities’ at Lethbridge supervised consumption site

  05-03-2020 20:32 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta’s associate minister for mental health and addictions, Jason Luan, discusses allegations about the finances of ARCHES, the operator of Lethbridge’s supervised consumption site.
  
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• Alberta government audits Arches-run Supervised Consumption Site in Lethbridge

  05-03-2020 20:29 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Alberta government is auditing the Arches-run Supervised Consumption Site in Lethbridge after receiving an "anonymous tip" of financial irregularities.
  
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• Coronavirus impact could include ‘longer-term layoffs,’ Bank of Canada governor says

  05-03-2020 20:24 via globalnews.ca
  
  The impact of lower commodity prices will hit oil-producing regions, Poloz also said.
  
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• Edmonton police provide safe zone for online buyers and sellers to complete transactions

  05-03-2020 20:20 via cbc.ca
  
  Edmonton police are offering a safe exchange zone at the southwest division station to give citizens a safe place to meet others when selling or purchasing items online.
  
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• 13 things to do in Edmonton this weekend

  05-03-2020 20:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Here's a look at 13 things for you to do in and around Edmonton over the first weekend in March.
  
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• 12 things to do in Edmonton this weekend

  05-03-2020 20:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Here's a look at 12 things for you to do in and around Edmonton over the first weekend in March.
  
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• Report on social impacts of injection sites a ‘wake-up call’: Alberta minister

  05-03-2020 19:56 via globalnews.ca
  
  A newly released report suggests the social impacts of supervised drug consumption sites in Alberta include increased needle debris and a growing risk to public safety in surrounding neighbourhoods.
  
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• Alberta to study supervised consumption sites to find long-term solutions

  05-03-2020 19:52 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta’s associate minister for Mental Health and Addictions says the government will continue to study supervised consumption sites after releasing the findings of its review.
  
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• Alberta government looking for help to design digital health data warehouse

  05-03-2020 19:06 via globalnews.ca
  
  The provincial government is looking to increase safety, innovation and research efforts, to enhance Alberta's health system's data storage.
  
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• Canadian Natural Resources reports fourth quarter profit, raises dividend

  05-03-2020 18:47 via globalnews.ca
  
  The energy company says it will now pay a quarterly dividend of 42.5 cents per share, up from its previous rate of 37.5 cents.
  
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• Arnold Schwarzenegger speaking at Power of Success event in Edmonton | CTV News - CTV News

  05-03-2020 17:55 via edmonton.ctvnews.ca
  
  Arnold Schwarzenegger speaking at Power of Success event in Edmonton | CTV News  CTV News
  
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• Arnold Schwarzenegger speaking at Power of Success event in Edmonton - CTV News

  05-03-2020 17:55 via edmonton.ctvnews.ca
  
  Arnold Schwarzenegger speaking at Power of Success event in Edmonton  CTV News
  
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• MEG Energy reports $26M fourth-quarter profit

  05-03-2020 17:39 via globalnews.ca
  
  MEG reported a profit of $26 million in its latest quarter compared with a loss of $199 million in the same quarter a year earlier.
  
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• Edmonton-area doctor's permit cancelled after inappropriate relationships with patients - CBC.ca

  05-03-2020 17:16 via cbc.ca
  
  Edmonton-area doctor's permit cancelled after inappropriate relationships with patients  CBC.ca
  
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• Edmonton-area doctor's permit cancelled after inappropriate relationships with patients

  05-03-2020 17:16 via cbc.ca
  
  "Albertans should feel safe and confident they'll receive good care when visiting the doctor. We are pleased with this outcome and the precedent it sets."
  
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• City of Edmonton celebrates International Women’s Day

  05-03-2020 16:57 via globalnews.ca
  
  International Women’s Day is this weekend, and the City of Edmonton is marking it with a celebration. Marian Bruin shares details.
  
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• Supreme Court will not hear challenges from B.C. groups on Trans Mountain pipeline expansion

  05-03-2020 16:56 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Supreme Court of Canada has decided not to hear five challenges from environment and Indigenous groups from British Columbia.
  
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• Hillbilly Cat Club championship and household pet cat show

  05-03-2020 16:54 via globalnews.ca
  
  This coming weekend the Hillbilly Cat Club is holding its cat show for both championship and household pets. Holly Boyko and Evelyn LeClair share details.
  
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• Supervised consumption services review findings to be released Thursday

  05-03-2020 16:40 via cbc.ca
  
  A UCP-appointed panel to examine the social and economic impacts of supervised consumption sites for drug users will release the findings of their report on Thursday morning.
  
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• Supervised Consumption Services Review Committee releases findings

  05-03-2020 16:40 via cbc.ca
  
  WATCH LIVE: A UCP-appointed panel to examine the social and economic impacts of supervised consumption sites for drug users will release the findings of their report on Thursday morning.
  
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• 'A system of chaos': Supervised Consumption Services Review Committee releases findings

  05-03-2020 16:40 via cbc.ca
  
  A UCP-appointed panel to examine the social and economic impacts of supervised consumption sites for drug users will release the findings of their report on Thursday morning.
  
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• Edmonton police launch ‘safe exchange zone’ for online purchases - Global News

  05-03-2020 16:35 via globalnews.ca
  
  Edmonton police launch ‘safe exchange zone’ for online purchases  Global News
  
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• Edmonton police launch ‘safe exchange zone’ for online purchases

  05-03-2020 16:35 via globalnews.ca
  
  Two parking stalls at EPS Southwest Division in Windermere have been designated safe zones to provide extra security for those doing face-to-face interactions involving items posted for sale online.
  
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• FC Edmonton has big hole to fill in midfield with Ajay Khabra gone - Canadian Premier League

  05-03-2020 16:32 via canpl.ca
  
  FC Edmonton has big hole to fill in midfield with Ajay Khabra gone  Canadian Premier League
  
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• Fort McMurray's Keyano College lays off 19 staff

  05-03-2020 16:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Keyano College has suspended its carpentry program and laid off 19 staff, marking the beginning of the college’s efforts to reduce its 2020-21 fiscal year budget by $3 million.
  
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• Supreme Court of Canada will not hear B.C. groups' challenges against Trans Mountain pipeline expansion

  05-03-2020 15:54 via cbc.ca
  
  The Supreme Court of Canada has declined to hear five B.C.-based challenges against the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project.
  
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• The Tomato magazine’s Top100 best things to eat or drink in Edmonton in 2020

  05-03-2020 15:40 via globalnews.ca
  
  For years, the Tomato magazine has put out a list of the top 100 dishes in Edmonton, with the help of nominations from readers. Publisher Mary Bailey shares some of the picks for 2020.
  
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• Tracy Morgan's Edmonton show rescheduled | CTV News - CTV News

  05-03-2020 15:35 via edmonton.ctvnews.ca
  
  Tracy Morgan's Edmonton show rescheduled | CTV News  CTV News
  
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• Tracy Morgan's Edmonton show rescheduled - CTV News

  05-03-2020 15:35 via edmonton.ctvnews.ca
  
  Tracy Morgan's Edmonton show rescheduled  CTV News
  
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• Orillia man arrested in historic Edmonton rape case - OrilliaMatters.Com

  05-03-2020 15:30 via orilliamatters.com
  
  Orillia man arrested in historic Edmonton rape case  OrilliaMatters.Com
  
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• Warren Buffett's company bails on Saguenay LNG project due to 'Canadian political context'

  05-03-2020 15:23 via cbc.ca
  
  Warren Buffett's investment company Berkshire Hathaway has decided last minute not to invest $4 billion in a liquid natural gas (LNG) plant by the Saguenay port.
  
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• Warren Buffett's company bails on Saguenay LNG project because of 'Canadian political context,' promoter says

  05-03-2020 15:23 via cbc.ca
  
  Warren Buffett's investment company Berkshire Hathaway has decided not to invest $4 billion in a liquified natural gas plant by the Saguenay port, northeast of Quebec City.
  
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• Warren Buffett's company bails on Saguenay LNG project because of 'Canadian political context'

  05-03-2020 15:23 via cbc.ca
  
  Warren Buffett's investment company Berkshire Hathaway has decided not to invest $4 billion in a liquified natural gas plant by the Saguenay port, northeast of Quebec City.
  
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