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• Police looking for public's help finding persons of interest related to Edmonton man's death - Global News

  08-08-2020 23:43
  
  Police looking for public's help finding persons of interest related to Edmonton man's death  Global News
  
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• Police looking for public’s help finding persons of interest related to Edmonton man’s death

  08-08-2020 23:43 via globalnews.ca
  
  On Aug. 5, 38-year-old Tyler Lines died of his injuries. Police said in a Saturday news release that his death has been declared a homicide and the cause of death was blunt force head trauma. 
  
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• Pilots tour the Edmonton region to celebrate flying during the pandemic - CTV News Edmonton

  08-08-2020 23:36
  
  Pilots tour the Edmonton region to celebrate flying during the pandemic  CTV News Edmonton
  
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• Edmonton Oilers' issues-plagued 50/50 contest overcharges tickets, entrants say - CBC.ca

  08-08-2020 23:20
  
  Edmonton Oilers' issues-plagued 50/50 contest overcharges tickets, entrants say  CBC.ca
  
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• Man walks from Calgary to Edmonton to raise funds, awareness of organ donors - CTV Toronto

  08-08-2020 22:32
  
  Man walks from Calgary to Edmonton to raise funds, awareness of organ donors  CTV Toronto
  
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• Edmonton Oilers foundation says integrity of massive 50/50 draw still intact - Oilers Nation

  08-08-2020 22:21
  
  Edmonton Oilers foundation says integrity of massive 50/50 draw still intact  Oilers Nation
  
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• Police ID victim of suspected homicide, look for persons of interest

  08-08-2020 22:11 via cbc.ca
  
  Edmonton police say the victim of an assault has died from his injuries, as homicide investigators search for five persons-of-interest in the case.
  
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• Edmonton Police ID victim of suspected homicide

  08-08-2020 22:11 via cbc.ca
  
  Edmonton police say the victim of an assault has died from his injuries, as Homicide Section investigates
  
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• Edmonton Oilers' issues-plagued 50/50 contest overcharges tickets, entrants say

  08-08-2020 21:10 via cbc.ca
  
  Some entrants in the Edmonton Oilers’ Friday 50/50 contest are reporting they were charged for more tickets than they intended to purchase in the record-breaking raffle.
  
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• Update: Possible drowning at Pigeon Lake involved man and woman from Edmonton - Bashaw Star

  08-08-2020 20:45
  
  Update: Possible drowning at Pigeon Lake involved man and woman from Edmonton  Bashaw Star
  
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• Man and woman found dead on shore of Pigeon Lake, RCMP investigating possible drowning

  08-08-2020 19:39 via globalnews.ca
  
  A man and woman are believed to have drowned after their bodies were found on the northeastern shores of Pigeon Lake Friday afternoon, say RCMP.
  
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• RCMP investigate two possible drownings at popular Alberta beach

  08-08-2020 19:27 via cbc.ca
  
  The RCMP are investigating possible drownings at a popular lake near Edmonton after two bodies were found along the shoreline on Friday.
  
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• Police investigate after shots fired at Kenilworth house party - Edmonton Journal

  08-08-2020 18:54
  
  Police investigate after shots fired at Kenilworth house party  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Alberta man recounts near-fatal encounter with power line as incidents continue to rise

  08-08-2020 17:57 via globalnews.ca
  
  Lorne Jackson knows all too well about the dangers of downed power lines and still suffers the effects of a terrible accident 15 years ago.
  
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• What you need to know about COVID-19 in Alberta on Saturday, August 8

  08-08-2020 16:53 via cbc.ca
  
  The Alberta government has announced $48 million in funding for shelters and community organizations that have been serving homeless people during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• 116 days, 2,200 kilometres: Sherwood Park senior walks every street in his hometown

  08-08-2020 16:30 via cbc.ca
  
  Terry Fikowski has lived in Sherwood Park for nearly 50 years, but it took a pandemic for him to really explore his hometown.
  
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• Inmates say they're not safe from COVID-19 at Edmonton Remand Centre - CBC.ca

  08-08-2020 16:05
  
  Inmates say they're not safe from COVID-19 at Edmonton Remand Centre  CBC.ca
  
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• Blooming beautiful: Six selfie-perfect parks to visit in the Edmonton area - CBC.ca

  08-08-2020 15:30
  
  Blooming beautiful: Six selfie-perfect parks to visit in the Edmonton area  CBC.ca
  
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• Blooming beautiful: Six selfie-perfect parks to visit in the Edmonton area

  08-08-2020 15:30 via cbc.ca
  
  First the rain, now the heat means Alberta gardens have been going (or should we say growing) gangbusters. We’re sharing six green spaces in bloom that might make for super staycation spots for soaking up the splendour and that flower-filled selfie.
  
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• Edmonton Football Team all-time roster reminds us what's great about the franchise - 3downnation.com

  08-08-2020 15:00
  
  Edmonton Football Team all-time roster reminds us what's great about the franchise  3downnation.com
  
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• Inmates say they're not safe from COVID-19 at Edmonton Remand Centre

  08-08-2020 14:30 via cbc.ca
  
  Inmates say they can't protect themselves from COVID-19 at the Edmonton Remand Centre where it's difficult to physically distance, access masks or practice good hygiene.
  
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• Saturday's letters: It's UCP that's putting dogma into curriculum - Edmonton Journal

  08-08-2020 14:06
  
  Saturday's letters: It's UCP that's putting dogma into curriculum  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Why strategists say Leslyn Lewis makes the Conservative leadership race unpredictable

  08-08-2020 12:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Leslyn Lewis may not have the same profile or House of Commons experience as the perceived front-runners Peter MacKay and Erin O'Toole, but three Tory strategists say she's the one to watch as party members mail in their ballots. 
  
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• Alberta brewery apologizes for misusing Maori language, naming beer 'pubic hair'

  08-08-2020 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  An Alberta brewery has apologized for unknowingly naming their beer 'pubic hair,' after using a Maori word they thought meant feather.
  
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• Host Edmonton handed short, painful trip home after falling to Chicago

  08-08-2020 03:46 via cbc.ca
  
  Chicago bounced the hub-city host Edmonton Oilers out of the NHL's post-season tournament Friday, beating them 3-2 at Rogers Place.
  
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• Edmonton Oilers eliminated with 3-2 loss to Blackhawks

  08-08-2020 03:45 via globalnews.ca
  
  Corey Crawford made 41 saves to steal the game for Chicago.
  
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• Edmonton police express concern over violent crime increase

  08-08-2020 03:32 via globalnews.ca
  
  Edmonton police say violent crime has experienced a spike in recent weeks and they’re asking the public for assistance.
  
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• Bosnian orphans in Calgary fearing deportation due to years-old adoption oversight

  08-08-2020 03:28 via globalnews.ca
  
  Severin and Svjetlana Blagojevic were 13 and 10 when they were adopted by their uncle in Alberta in 2015 after losing their parents and spending years in foster care.
  
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• Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton: August 7

  08-08-2020 03:14 via globalnews.ca
  
  A webcast of Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton with Carole Anne Devaney from Friday, Aug. 7, 2020.
  
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• Edmonton weather forecast: Friday, Aug. 7, 2020

  08-08-2020 03:01 via globalnews.ca
  
  Here’s Jesse Beyer’s Friday, Aug. 7, 2020 evening weather forecast for Edmonton, Alberta and the surrounding area.
  
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• Oilers 50/50 excitement continues for Game 4

  08-08-2020 02:41 via globalnews.ca
  
  It was a day of excitement and frustration for those wanting to purchase Oilers Foundation 50/50 tickets on Friday. Nicole Stillger explains.
  
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• Albertans beware, phone scams on the rise

  08-08-2020 02:24 via globalnews.ca
  
  Phone scams are a frustration for phone-users. As Sarah Ryan reports, phone scams are on the rise in Alberta.
  
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• New death linked to Misericordia outbreak as hospital reaches one month mark of being closed

  08-08-2020 02:20 via globalnews.ca
  
  Another death has been linked to the Misericordia hospital outbreak, in this case a woman in her 80’s. The death comes as the hospital marks one month since its emergency department was closed and it stopped accepting new patients.
  
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• Alberta job market showing signs of improvement

  08-08-2020 02:09 via globalnews.ca
  
  Nearly 70,000 Albertans were able to rejoin the workforce in July. It was the third month in a row Alberta added jobs. But as Provincial Affairs reporter Tom Vernon explains, there’s still a long way to go before the province experiences a full recovery.
  
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• Scam calls on the rise across Canada: anti-fraud centre

  08-08-2020 02:04 via globalnews.ca
  
  If you feel like you've been getting more of those annoying scam calls lately, you're not alone.
  
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• New death linked to Misericordia outbreak as hospital reaches 1 month mark of being closed

  08-08-2020 02:04 via globalnews.ca
  
  Another death has been linked to the Misericordia hospital outbreak.
  
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• Global News at 5 Edmonton: August 7

  08-08-2020 01:27 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Friday, Aug. 7, 2020 edition of Global News at 5 Edmonton with Vinesh Pratap.
  
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• Blue-green algae warning in effect for areas of Wabamun Lake

  08-08-2020 01:17 via globalnews.ca
  
  Anyone who comes into contact with or drinks water with blue-green algae may come down with several symptoms including rash and sore throat.
  
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• Alberta man creates web service to help those navigating personal injury claims

  08-08-2020 01:12 via globalnews.ca
  
  Mike Zhouri has created an online service to help those who may have to make a personal injury claim.
  
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• Teen charged in Maskwacis child’s death

  08-08-2020 01:05 via globalnews.ca
  
  A 13-year-old boy has been charged in connection to the death of a 10-year-old boy in Maskwacis, Alta. Sarah Komadina reports.
  
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• Airdrie Man concerned over lack of PPE during traffic stop

  08-08-2020 01:05 via globalnews.ca
  
  An Airdrie man said it wasn’t until after a breathalyzer test was administered that it dawned on him the RCMP officer wasn’t wearing a mask or gloves.
  
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• Alberta reports 134 new cases of COVID-19 along with 3 more deaths

  08-08-2020 00:29 via cbc.ca
  
  Alberta Health reported three additional COVID-19 deaths and 134 new cases, the largest single-day total in over a week.
  
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• 134 new cases of COVID-19 in Alberta on Friday as province passes 10,000 recoveries

  08-08-2020 00:29 via globalnews.ca
  
  There are currently 1,124 active cases across the province, with the majority in the Edmonton and Calgary zones. 
  
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• Edmonton experiencing recent spike in violent crimes: police - Global News

  08-08-2020 00:11
  
  Edmonton experiencing recent spike in violent crimes: police  Global News
  
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• Edmonton experiencing recent spike in violent crimes: police

  08-08-2020 00:11 via globalnews.ca
  
  Edmonton police are concerned over a significant increase in recent violent crimes around the city.
  
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• Strathcona County makes mandatory masking dependent on case count

  08-08-2020 00:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Under a bylaw passed by Strathcona County council Thursday, masks will be mandatory inside indoor public places like stores, malls and places of worship only if the municipality has at least 25 active cases of COVID-19. 
  
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