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• RCMP still searching for teen girl missing since Wednesday in river south of Lethbridge

  14-06-2020 23:33 via globalnews.ca
  
  RCMP have still not found the third missing teenage girl involved in a river incident last week that led to the death of two other teens she was with, officials said Sunday. 
  
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• What you need to know about COVID-19 in Alberta on Sunday, June 14

  14-06-2020 23:21 via cbc.ca
  
  Restaurants, bars, lounges and cafes will no longer be limited to half capacity starting today, although they will still have to follow distancing rules and seat no more than six people per table.
  
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• Stolen semi-truck smashes into Lloydminster home

  14-06-2020 21:08 via cbc.ca
  
  One person was arrested after a semi-truck crashed into a residence in Lloydminster late Saturday.
  
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• Calgary begins cleanup after ‘devastating’ storm causes major damage, flooding

  14-06-2020 21:08 via globalnews.ca
  
  As the storm rolled through, the Calgary area saw 50 mm of rain in less than an hour, along with hail that reached tennis-ball sizes of 6.1 cm. 
  
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• Mixed sweet crude spilled from Trans Mountain pipeline, amount still unclear

  14-06-2020 21:01 via globalnews.ca
  
  The pipeline remained shut down Sunday, amid cleanup operations after an oil spill at the Sumas Pump Station in Abbotsford.
  
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• Estimated 150K litres of mixed sweet crude spills from Trans Mountain pipeline

  14-06-2020 21:01 via globalnews.ca
  
  The pipeline remained shut down Sunday, amid cleanup operations after an oil spill at the Sumas Pump Station in Abbotsford.
  
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• Estimated 150K litres of crude spills from Trans Mountain pipeline in Abbotsford, B.C.

  14-06-2020 21:01 via globalnews.ca
  
  The pipeline remained shut down Sunday, amid cleanup operations after an oil spill at the Sumas Pump Station in Abbotsford.
  
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• Estimated 1,500L of mixed sweet crude spills from Trans Mountain pipeline

  14-06-2020 21:01 via globalnews.ca
  
  The pipeline remained shut down Sunday, amid cleanup operations after an oil spill at the Sumas Pump Station in Abbotsford.
  
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• Funnel cloud spotted near Calgary during severe Alberta storm

  14-06-2020 19:51 via globalnews.ca
  
  A video captured what appeared to be a funnel cloud near the city of Calgary on Saturday as a storm system rolled through the province, bringing heavy flooding and golf ball-sized hail to various cities. A tornado warning was issued in southern Alberta for part of the day, with reports of a tornado spotted near...
  
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• Storm leaves some Alberta roads covered in half, vehicles and buildings damaged

  14-06-2020 19:49 via globalnews.ca
  
  A storm which moved through Alberta on Saturday left some cities, including Calgary and Airdrie, with hail-coated roads. The golf ball-sized ice pellets also damaged siding on several buildings and left cracks on some vehicles’ windshields, while shattering others.
  
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• Storm leaves some Alberta roads covered in hail, vehicles and buildings damaged

  14-06-2020 19:49 via globalnews.ca
  
  A storm which moved through Alberta on Saturday left some cities, including Calgary and Airdrie, with hail-coated roads. The golf ball-sized ice pellets also damaged siding on several buildings and left cracks on some vehicles’ windshields, while shattering others.
  
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• Severe flooding in Calgary leaves cars submerged after storm moves through Alberta

  14-06-2020 19:49 via globalnews.ca
  
  A severe thunderstorm which moved through parts of Alberta on Saturday brought heavy rains to Calgary, leaving cars on highways and neighbourhood roads submerged in water.
  
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• Alberta Safeway workers mulling strike over stalemate union talks

  14-06-2020 18:14 via globalnews.ca
  
  The contract between Sobeys, which owns the grocery store chain, and its 8,000 workers at 75 Safeway stores in the province expired in 2017.
  
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• Calgary wakes up to heavy hail damage, flooding after massive storm

  14-06-2020 17:24 via cbc.ca
  
  Calgarians are picking up the pieces after a massive storm brought tennis ball-sized hail and flooding to the city Saturday night.
  
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• Calgary picks up the pieces after massive storm hits city with heavy hail damage, flooding

  14-06-2020 17:24 via cbc.ca
  
  Calgarians are picking up the pieces after a massive storm brought tennis ball-sized hail and flooding to the city Saturday night.
  
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• Union representing Alberta Safeway workers frustrated over contract talks

  14-06-2020 16:56 via cbc.ca
  
  The union representing Canada Safeway workers in Alberta says it is consulting with its members about a possible strike vote.
  
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• Carrie Underwood’s husband Mike Fisher thanks Edmonton police for locating stolen truck - National Post

  14-06-2020 16:47
  
  Carrie Underwood’s husband Mike Fisher thanks Edmonton police for locating stolen truck  National Post
  
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• Former Cape Breton man continues recovery following house fire in Edmonton - Cape Breton Post

  14-06-2020 16:41
  Former Cape Breton man continues recovery following house fire in Edmonton  Cape Breton Post
  
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• Disbarred Edmonton lawyer appeals contempt of court conviction - CBC.ca

  14-06-2020 16:00
  
  Disbarred Edmonton lawyer appeals contempt of court conviction  CBC.ca
  
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• Disbarred Edmonton lawyer appeals contempt of court conviction

  14-06-2020 16:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Shawn Beaver is appealing a civil contempt of court conviction that was levelled against him last month in Court of Queen’s Bench when the judge found he "deliberately" violated a court order forbidding him to practice law.
  
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• 3 Edmonton students win top scholarship for STEM studies - CBC.ca

  14-06-2020 15:00
  
  3 Edmonton students win top scholarship for STEM studies  CBC.ca
  
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• 3 Edmonton students win top scholarship for STEM studies

  14-06-2020 15:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Three Edmonton Grade 12 students are among the recipients of this year’s Schulich Leader Scholarship, one of the richest awards in Canada for students studying science, technology, engineering and math.
  
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• Edmonton Oilers Black Aces - Last Word on Hockey

  14-06-2020 14:45
  
  Edmonton Oilers Black Aces  Last Word on Hockey
  
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• Edmonton retirement hosts charming graduation for high school staff

  14-06-2020 14:03 via cbc.ca
  
  An Edmonton retirement home has been added to the list of unlikely venues for a high school convocation and prom after residents surprised several teenage staff members this week.
  
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• Edmonton retirement home hosts charming graduation for high school staff - CBC.ca

  14-06-2020 14:03
  
  Edmonton retirement home hosts charming graduation for high school staff  CBC.ca
  
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• Edmonton retirement home hosts charming graduation for high school staff

  14-06-2020 14:03 via cbc.ca
  
  An Edmonton retirement home has been added to the list of unlikely venues for a high school convocation and prom after residents surprised several teenage staff members this week.
  
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• Most Canadians believe systemic racism exists — but could it affect how they vote?

  14-06-2020 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Views on systemic racism differ between urban, suburban and rural areas, and between supporters of different parties.
  
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• Edmonton weather: Wetter weather makes sweater better - Edmonton Journal

  14-06-2020 09:00
  
  Edmonton weather: Wetter weather makes sweater better  Edmonton Journal
  
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• As the Edmonton Oilers focus on the post-season a decision on a Canadian NHL Hub is coming down to the wire: 9 Things - Edmonton Journal

  14-06-2020 08:12
  
  As the Edmonton Oilers focus on the post-season a decision on a Canadian NHL Hub is coming down to the wire: 9 Things  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Storm in Calgary leaves neighbourhoods flooded

  14-06-2020 05:58 via globalnews.ca
  
  Video from Global News viewers shows how a severe storm left neighbourhoods in Calgary flooded on Saturday, June 13.
  
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• 57-year-old dead after drowning in Lac La Biche - Edmonton Journal

  14-06-2020 05:52
  
  57-year-old dead after drowning in Lac La Biche  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Tornado warning issued for parts of southern Alberta Saturday has ended

  14-06-2020 04:21 via globalnews.ca
  
  A tornado warning was issued for the M.D. Taber and parts of Lethbridge County on Saturday night.
  
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• Tornado warning issued for parts of southern Alberta Saturday

  14-06-2020 04:21 via globalnews.ca
  
  A tornado warning was issued for the M.D. Taber and parts of Lethbridge County on Saturday night.
  
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• Man drowns in Lac La Biche on Saturday morning, RCMP say

  14-06-2020 03:59 via cbc.ca
  
  The body of a 57-year-old man was recovered from Lac La Biche on Sunday. Lac La Biche RCMP received a report shortly after 10 a.m. of a boat that appeared to be in distress, going in circles with no one on board, according to the release.
  
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• Plamondon man drowns in Lac la Biche: Alberta RCMP

  14-06-2020 03:58 via globalnews.ca
  
  On Saturday morning, crews recovered a body, saying only one person was on the boat at the time, police said.
  
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• Edmonton woman says penalties not steep enough for owners after dog attack - Edmonton Journal

  14-06-2020 03:38
  
  Edmonton woman says penalties not steep enough for owners after dog attack  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Rally held at Alberta legislature to protest federal gun ban - Edmonton Journal

  14-06-2020 03:20
  
  Rally held at Alberta legislature to protest federal gun ban  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Another deer dies, impaled on iron fence in Cameron Heights

  14-06-2020 03:07 via cbc.ca
  
  Residents in Cameron Heights are upset over the inaction of a developer to fix the spiked fence that's become a death bed for local wildlife.
  
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• Calgary company Righteous Gelato apologizes for, pulls Black Lives Matter product

  14-06-2020 02:57 via globalnews.ca
  
  A Calgary company that launched a Black Lives Matter gelato Friday is apologizing and pulling the product after receiving backlash about what some are calling a tone-deaf decision.
  
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• Edmonton’s Steve Sir not letting pandemic get in the way of Olympic dreams

  14-06-2020 02:34 via globalnews.ca
  
  Basketball player Steve Sir spent most of last year away from his young family, competing in 3×3 tournaments all over the world to make sure Canada was selected for the Olympic qualifying tournament. Now, he’s just waiting and hoping he gets another chance to compete at that tournament and fulfill the Olympic dream. Quinn Phillips...
  
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• Small Alberta town's Black Lives Matter demonstration draws hundreds despite racist backlash

  14-06-2020 02:22 via cbc.ca
  
  It was a large turnout for a demonstration that almost didn't happen.
  
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• Grandin LRT Mural Petition

  14-06-2020 02:15 via globalnews.ca
  
  A petition has been created to get a thirty year old mural removed from Grandin LRT Station in Edmonton. The creator is says the petition is glorifying residential schools. Sarah Komadina has more.
  
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• Postponed Olympics won’t stop Edmonton basketball player Steve Sir - Globalnews.ca

  14-06-2020 01:56
  
  Postponed Olympics won’t stop Edmonton basketball player Steve Sir  Globalnews.ca
  
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• Postponed Olympics won’t stop Edmonton basketball player Steve Sir

  14-06-2020 01:56 via globalnews.ca
  
  Steve Sir and Team Canada have put their 3x3 basketball Olympic dreams on hold because of COVID-19. But a year off isn't going to slow down the father of two, who is still prepared to do whatever it takes to get to Tokyo.
  
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• Petition pushes for removal of Edmonton LRT Mural for ‘glorifying’ residential schools - Globalnews.ca

  14-06-2020 01:32
  
  Petition pushes for removal of Edmonton LRT Mural for ‘glorifying’ residential schools  Globalnews.ca
  
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• Petition pushes for removal of Edmonton LRT Mural for ‘glorifying’ residential schools

  14-06-2020 01:32 via globalnews.ca
  
  A petition has been made to see a mural at Grandin LRT station in Edmonton removed. The woman behinde said it's glorifying residential schools.
  
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• Trans Mountain pipeline shut down after oil spill at B.C. pump station

  14-06-2020 00:55 via globalnews.ca
  
  While there is no threat to the community, the pipeline remains shut and an investigation into the cause of the spill is ongoing, Trans Mountain said.
  
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• Alberta sees 37 new COVID-19 cases, 1 more death Saturday

  14-06-2020 00:05 via globalnews.ca
  
  "Hospitalization rates remain low with 44 people in hospital, six of whom are in intensive care," the province said Saturday.
  
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