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• Alberta rural communities eye cost, mechanics of proposed provincial police force

  18-06-2020 23:39 via cbc.ca
  
  Leaders of some rural communities say they'd like to know how an independent provincial police force would work, and how much it would cost, to replace RCMP detachments across Alberta.
  
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• Ovintiv lays off staff as fears rise for delayed oil industry recovery

  18-06-2020 23:36 via globalnews.ca
  
  Oil and gas producer Ovintiv Inc., confirming it handed layoff notices to some of its 2,600 staff in Canada and the United States starting on Monday
  
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• Omnibus bill would bring pandemic daycare rules, keep continuing care workers at one site

  18-06-2020 23:23 via cbc.ca
  
  Eased restrictions on daycares, longer-term precautions in seniors care homes and the ability to sign legal documents remotely are all part of a suite of new measures the Alberta government wants to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• Parks Canada suspends shuttle services to popular tourist spots amid COVID-19 pandemic

  18-06-2020 23:16 via globalnews.ca
  
  Parks Canada said that shuttle services to popular tourist destinations, including Lake Louise, Moraine Lake and Lake O'Hara, will not be available this year.
  
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• CBC Alberta hosts forum on systemic racism: We Need To Talk

  18-06-2020 23:09 via cbc.ca
  
  Join CBC hosts Sandra Batson and Tanara McLean for a free, public forum discussion on Thursday, June 25, that shines a light on systemic racism in Alberta, through the stories of people who have experienced it firsthand.
  
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• Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation fundraising $13M for new pediatric surgical clinic

  18-06-2020 22:13 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation is undertaking a new project to relocate and expand the pediatric surgical clinic space from the Clinical Sciences Building at the University of Alberta into a new space on campus. The foundation has committed to raising $13 million to fund the new space, so divisional director of pediatric surgery Dr....
  
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• Kids with Cancer Society: Life carries on in spite of COVID-19 pandemic

  18-06-2020 22:02 via globalnews.ca
  
  Every month, the Kids with Cancer Society stops by to discuss cancer’s impact on families. Executive director Val Figliuzzi joined us via Skype about how the organization has adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic and updates on how some of their families are doing.
  
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• Edmonton yoga studio owner on Stage 2 relaunch: ‘A lot looks different’

  18-06-2020 21:58 via globalnews.ca
  
  With the Alberta entering Stage 2 of the COVID-19 relaunch, many businesses are reopening after weeks of being closed — including fitness facilities. Meg Stevenson, who owns Navina Yoga in Windermere, joined the morning news to talk about new safety precautions.
  
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• Man charged after Edmonton police seize 462 stolen catalytic converters in major bust - Edmonton Journal

  18-06-2020 21:53
  
  Man charged after Edmonton police seize 462 stolen catalytic converters in major bust  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Charges laid against Edmonton man with 462 stolen catalytic converters in his trailer

  18-06-2020 21:47 via cbc.ca
  
  An Edmonton man who was pulling a storage trailer filled with 462 stolen catalytic converters has been charged by police in connection with a major ring involving the theft and sale of the auto parts.
  
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• Alberta's proposed Bill 25 aims to crack down on sellers of stolen metal

  18-06-2020 21:47 via cbc.ca
  
  The Alberta government introduced legislation Thursday that would require scrap metal dealers to report to police all transactions involving commonly stolen metals and items such as catalytic converters.
  
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• Alberta RCMP justified in killing murder suspect during 'harrowing' highway shootout, ASIRT says

  18-06-2020 21:37 via cbc.ca
  
  Adam Bettahar, 21, was suspected of killing 22-year-old Nadia El-Dib, whose body was found in Calgary four days before Bettahar died in a shootout with RCMP on Highway 16 west of Edmonton.
  
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• Edmonton police chief on seizure of 426 stolen catalytic converters

  18-06-2020 21:17 via globalnews.ca
  
  While speaking to city council on Thursday, Edmonton police chief Dale McFee said 18 officers were involved in the arrest of a man suspected of running a catalytic converter theft ring and the seizure of hundreds of stolen parts.
  
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• Man charged after Edmonton police find nearly 500 stolen catalytic converters in storage locker - CTV News

  18-06-2020 20:53
  
  Man charged after Edmonton police find nearly 500 stolen catalytic converters in storage locker  CTV News
  
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• Edmonton police seize 462 stolen catalytic converters, charge man - Globalnews.ca

  18-06-2020 20:52
  
  Edmonton police seize 462 stolen catalytic converters, charge man  Globalnews.ca
  
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• Edmonton police seize 426 stolen catalytic converters, charge man

  18-06-2020 20:52 via globalnews.ca
  
  More than 400 catalytic converters were recovered after an investigation began in March.
  
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• Fiery crash on Anthony Henday Drive near Sherwood Park

  18-06-2020 20:43 via globalnews.ca
  
  A collision between a pickup and a semi truck on Anthony Henday Drive near Wye Road on the east side of Edmonton caused traffic delays Thursday. As Vinesh Pratap explains live on Global News at Noon, there were flames shooting and heavy black smoke coming from a semi after the crash happened.
  
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• Journalists of colour react to CBC host resigning over lack of Indigenous, Black representation

  18-06-2020 20:42 via cbc.ca
  
  Canada's media institutions have been under the microscope in the past few weeks for their part in perpetuating systemic racism, and the CBC has been no exception.
  
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• Calgary program expands to train more foreign nurses as COVID-19 pandemic continues

  18-06-2020 20:07 via globalnews.ca
  
  Due to an increase in applications, the Bridge to Canadian Nursing program at Mount Royal University is expanding.
  
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• RCMP investigate fiery crash along Anthony Henday Drive - Globalnews.ca

  18-06-2020 19:58
  
  RCMP investigate fiery crash along Anthony Henday Drive  Globalnews.ca
  
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• RCMP investigate fiery crash along Anthony Henday Drive

  18-06-2020 19:58 via globalnews.ca
  
  A portion of Anthony Henday Drive was closed to traffic late Thursday morning after a fiery two-vehicle collision on the eastern side of the ring road.
  
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• Fiery crash closes portion of Anthony Henday Drive

  18-06-2020 19:58 via globalnews.ca
  
  A portion of Anthony Henday Drive was closed to traffic late Thursday morning after a fiery two-vehicle collision on the eastern side of the ring road.
  
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• ASIRT clears police of wrongdoing in deadly gunfight with Calgary murder suspect

  18-06-2020 19:22 via globalnews.ca
  
  ASIRT said there was "no doubt" that Adam Bettahar had been firing on police with the "intent to kill or seriously injure as many officers as possible."
  
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• What you need to know about COVID-19 in Alberta on Thursday, June 18

  18-06-2020 18:25 via cbc.ca
  
  Ontario reported 173 new coronavirus cases on Thursday, pushing Canada's total number of confirmed and presumptive cases above 100,000. And the Alberta government is ending its utility deferral program today.
  
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• Extinguishing the hookah bar: Edmonton ban on shisha lounges comes into effect July 1 - CBC.ca

  18-06-2020 18:24
  
  Extinguishing the hookah bar: Edmonton ban on shisha lounges comes into effect July 1  CBC.ca
  
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• Extinguishing the hookah bar: Edmonton ban on shisha lounges comes into effect July 1

  18-06-2020 18:24 via cbc.ca
  
  For Sam Rahimi, who has operated his Lava Mediterranean Cuisine in Castle Downs for about 10 years, the necessity of reinventing his business might be the last straw
  
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• The Edmonton Oilers jealous of the Buffalo Sabres rebuild? That is one comment that didn't age too well - Edmonton Journal

  18-06-2020 17:51
  
  The Edmonton Oilers jealous of the Buffalo Sabres rebuild? That is one comment that didn't age too well  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Speed believed to be a factor after car ‘launched’ from Anthony Henday Drive in south Edmonton

  18-06-2020 16:51 via globalnews.ca
  
  Speed is believed to be a factor in an early morning collision in south Edmonton that sent two people to hospital.
  
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• Canada tops 100,000 reported coronavirus cases

  18-06-2020 16:46 via cbc.ca
  
  Ontario reported 173 new coronavirus cases on Thursday, pushing Canada's total number of confirmed and presumptive cases above 100,000.
  
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• U of A researchers develop program to help teens cope with mass trauma

  18-06-2020 16:00 via cbc.ca
  
  University of Alberta researchers have developed a program to help junior high students recover from the psychological impacts of traumatizing events, such as the 2016 Fort McMurray wildfire. 
  
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• Jasper National Park issues new restrictions to enforce physical distancing with wildlife

  18-06-2020 15:00 via cbc.ca
  
  More human and wildlife encounters are typical this time of year but Jasper Park has for the first time put restrictions on wildlife viewings in place.
  
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• Drop bears and angry kangaroos: Albertans fight fires in Australia

  18-06-2020 14:00 via cbc.ca
  
  When Rick Harrison arrived in Australia to fight wildfires, he was repeatedly warned about a dangerous, mythical creature lurking in the bush — drop bears.
  
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• Alberta film industry eyes reopening as it interprets new guidelines

  18-06-2020 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Alberta’s film industry is moving closer to getting the cameras rolling again across the province as groups work to establish new guidelines and safety protocols.
  
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• Man accused of kidnapping, sexually assaulting young girl out of jail, Edmonton police warn

  18-06-2020 06:09 via globalnews.ca
  
  Police issued a warning to the public on Wednesday night after they say the man accused of kidnapping and sexually assaulting an eight-year-old girl in west Edmonton three months ago is back in the community.
  
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• Edmonton police issue public warning as man charged with kidnapping released into the community - Edmonton Journal

  18-06-2020 05:47
  
  Edmonton police issue public warning as man charged with kidnapping released into the community  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Kenney says Alberta will hold referendum on equalization in 2021 as Fair Deal Panel offers 25 recommendations - Edmonton Journal

  18-06-2020 03:51
  
  Kenney says Alberta will hold referendum on equalization in 2021 as Fair Deal Panel offers 25 recommendations  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Smart Design: Inspiring ways to save energy on the whole home - Edmonton Journal

  18-06-2020 03:49
  
  Smart Design: Inspiring ways to save energy on the whole home  Edmonton Journal
  
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• 'There's always ways to celebrate pride': Edmonton cheerleader uses drag to inspire, uplift others​ - CTV News

  18-06-2020 03:43
  
  'There's always ways to celebrate pride': Edmonton cheerleader uses drag to inspire, uplift others​  CTV News
  
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• COVID-19: Outbreaks declared at three Edmonton care facilities - Edmonton Journal

  18-06-2020 03:27
  
  COVID-19: Outbreaks declared at three Edmonton care facilities  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Edmonton city council considers role of police in social problems - CBC.ca

  18-06-2020 03:21
  
  Edmonton city council considers role of police in social problems  CBC.ca
  
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• Edmonton city council considers role of police in social problems

  18-06-2020 03:21 via cbc.ca
  
  Discussion Wednesday morning largely focused on what role - if any - police should play in responding to social problems such as domestic violence and mental health calls.
  
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• Long lines in Edmonton at Popeyes for Alberta launch of popular chicken sandwich | Watch News Videos Online - Globalnews.ca

  18-06-2020 03:14
  
  Long lines in Edmonton at Popeyes for Alberta launch of popular chicken sandwich | Watch News Videos Online  Globalnews.ca
  
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• Long lines in Edmonton at Popeyes for Alberta launch of popular chicken sandwich

  18-06-2020 03:14 via globalnews.ca
  
  On Wednesday, Albertans became the first in Canada to sample a popular Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen fried chicken sandwich. In Edmonton, our Global 1 news helicopter spotted long lines of cars on the south side and west end, waiting to order the sandwich that became a social-media sensation with its U.S. debut last summer.
  
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• Health Matters: Kids have been less active during the pandemic

  18-06-2020 03:05 via globalnews.ca
  
  Health Matters June 17: ParticipACTION’s latest report card shows Canadian kids’ activity levels have taken a hit during the pandemic. And why are University of Alberta researchers studying babies’ urine? Su-Ling Goh reports.
  
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• Edmonton weather forecast: Wednesday, June 17, 2020

  18-06-2020 03:04 via globalnews.ca
  
  Here’s Phil Darlington’s Wednesday, June 17, 2020 evening weather forecast for Edmonton, Alberta and the surrounding area.
  
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• Leaking tubes spoil COVID-19 tests in Alberta

  18-06-2020 03:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta Heath Services says about 700 Albertans who were tested for COVID-19 had to be retested due to faulty samples due to the test tubes leaking. Sarah Ryan reports.
  
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• Taking Kaepernick's lead, Black athletes increasingly forcing change in pro sports

  18-06-2020 02:54 via cbc.ca
  
  Almost four years after Colin Kaepernick first kneeled during the American anthem, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell admitted the league was wrong for not listening to player protests earlier. What changed?
  
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• Storytelling project sets out to examine experiences of Indigenous youth in foster care

  18-06-2020 02:51 via globalnews.ca
  
  A team at the University of Lethbridge is putting together a storytelling project to help understand the experiences Indigenous youth face when transitioning out of government care.
  
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• Criminologist on realistic policing reform in Edmonton

  18-06-2020 02:43 via globalnews.ca
  
  A third day of impassioned debate at the city’s public hearing on racism and policing, with talk of reforming or even divesting from the force. But as Vinesh Pratap explains, one criminologist stresses that the city can’t change everything on its own.
  
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• Fair Deal panel report underlines challenges for Kenney when rhetoric meets reality

  18-06-2020 02:34 via cbc.ca
  
  Jason Kenney's handling of the Fair Deal panel’s recommendations suggests the government knows it doesn’t have the public onside with the big recommendations contained in the report yet.
  
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