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• UCP leadership review ballots ready to be counted Wednesday - Edmonton Journal

  17-05-2022 23:59 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  UCP leadership review ballots ready to be counted Wednesday  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Pope to visit Edmonton this summer to meet with Indigenous people - St. Albert TODAY

  17-05-2022 23:52 via stalberttoday.ca
  
  Pope to visit Edmonton this summer to meet with Indigenous people  St. Albert TODAY
  
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• Alberta Premier Jason Kenney to learn fate Wednesday in party review of his job performance

  17-05-2022 23:50 via globalnews.ca
  
  Albertans are to learn Wednesday whether Premier Jason Kenney has enough support from his party to keep his job.
  
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• #AdoptAShopAB restaurant initiative kicks off in Calgary and Edmonton - Eat North

  17-05-2022 23:47 via eatnorth.com
  
  #AdoptAShopAB restaurant initiative kicks off in Calgary and Edmonton  Eat North
  
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• Republicans bash Biden's energy policies during Jason Kenney's committee appearance

  17-05-2022 23:29 via cbc.ca
  
  Republican members of the U.S. Senate's energy and natural resources committeetook advantage of Alberta Premier Jason Kenney's appearance on Tuesday to bash the Biden's administration's energy policy in general, and its decision to scuttle the Keystone XL pipeline.
  
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• Orioles' Matt Harvey suspended 60 games for drug distribution - Edmonton Journal

  17-05-2022 23:19 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Orioles' Matt Harvey suspended 60 games for drug distribution  Edmonton Journal
  
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• 'It's really hard to believe': Former Edmonton football player recovers 2015 Grey Cup ring - Edmonton Journal

  17-05-2022 23:16 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  'It's really hard to believe': Former Edmonton football player recovers 2015 Grey Cup ring  Edmonton Journal
  
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• The Battle of Alberta has all the makings of a classic

  17-05-2022 23:15 via cbc.ca
  
  CBC Sports' daily newsletter looks ahead to the second-round playoff series between the Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers — the first time the intra-province rivals will meet in the post-season since 1991.
  
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• Embarrassing loss to Calgary Flames in March was catalyst for Edmonton Oilers’ playoff push

  17-05-2022 23:13 via globalnews.ca
  
  It was not the Edmonton Oilers' finest hour, but a big loss to their Battle of Alberta archrivals might have been instrumental to their playoff push.
  
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• Alberta to triple film and television tax credit by 2025

  17-05-2022 22:58 via globalnews.ca
  
  With an eye on growing Alberta's film and television industry, the government is expanding its tax credit in the coming years.
  
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• Alberta to hand out $225M in film and television tax credits by 2025

  17-05-2022 22:58 via globalnews.ca
  
  With an eye on growing Alberta's film and television industry, the government is expanding its tax credit in the coming years.
  
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• Alberta hunter’s wife testifies she told him not to drink and drive the night he was shot

  17-05-2022 21:42 via globalnews.ca
  
  Roger Bilodeau, 58, and his son Anthony Bilodeau, 33, have each pleaded not guilty to two counts of second-degree murder. 
  
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• Trial begins for Alberta man accused of murdering Indigenous woman, hiding body - Edmonton Journal

  17-05-2022 21:33 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Trial begins for Alberta man accused of murdering Indigenous woman, hiding body  Edmonton Journal
  
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• PM says inviting Iran to Vancouver soccer friendly is not ‘a very good idea’

  17-05-2022 21:26 via globalnews.ca
  
  At issue is whether Canada should be hosting Iran given the Canadians who died on Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 when it was shot down on Jan. 8, 2020.
  
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• Tensions rise over passenger delays at airports

  17-05-2022 21:10 via cbc.ca
  
  The Canadian Airports Council is calling on the federal government to ease delays for arrivals at airports, and the transportation minister's office says it's working on solutions.
  
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• Regular travel and current public health measures can't coexist: Canadian Airports Council

  17-05-2022 21:10 via cbc.ca
  
  The Canadian Airports Council is calling on the federal government to ease delays for arrivals at airports, and the transportation minister's office says it's working on solutions.
  
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• One dead after semi rollover north of Lac La Biche - Edmonton Journal

  17-05-2022 20:48 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  One dead after semi rollover north of Lac La Biche  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Alberta utilities watchdog shuts down company’s offer of ‘refund’ on consumer bills

  17-05-2022 20:37 via globalnews.ca
  
  "AltaLink's proposal would immediately require ... customers to pay back its 'refund' with interest and carrying charges over the next 46 years," the commission wrote.
  
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• Steve Sir moved to Mongolia to play basketball. He's now developing the country's 3X3 program

  17-05-2022 20:36 via cbc.ca
  
  After the Edmonton 3x3 basketball team split after travelling the world for years, its captain is now playing for Ulaanbaatar in Mongolia, and is developing the country's 3x3 basketball program.
  
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• From the archives: The last time the Oilers and Flames faced off in the playoffs

  17-05-2022 20:36 via cbc.ca
  
  The last time the Flames and Oilers met in the playoffs was in 1991. The hairstyles and outfits were different, but the rivalry was the same, leaving Red Deer, Alta. as a true community divided.
  
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• New project between Edmonton police, AMA to address drivers speeding past tow truck operators - Edmonton Journal

  17-05-2022 20:35 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  New project between Edmonton police, AMA to address drivers speeding past tow truck operators  Edmonton Journal
  
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• MTE takes record industrial lease in Edmonton spec build - Western Investor

  17-05-2022 20:27 via westerninvestor.com
  
  MTE takes record industrial lease in Edmonton spec build  Western Investor
  
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• Alberta utilities watchdog denies company's offer of 'refund' on consumer bills

  17-05-2022 20:27 via cbc.ca
  
  Alberta's utilities watchdog has shut down a plan from a power transmission company to give ratepayers a refund, saying the small cash payout proposed by AltaLink would ultimately cost consumers millions more than it returned.
  
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• PCR testing, wastewater shows COVID-19 cases continuing to drop in Alberta

  17-05-2022 20:23 via globalnews.ca
  
  "This is the third week in a row that we've seen dropping positivity rates, which means there's less viral transmission in Alberta," said Alberta Health Minister Jason Copping.
  
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• How climate change is impacting the Canadian Prairies

  17-05-2022 20:19 via cbc.ca
  
  The planet’s climate is changing. So is our journalism. Join us for a live discussion on May 24.
  
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• Families of Flight PS752 victims call for cancellation of soccer match with Iran

  17-05-2022 18:41 via cbc.ca
  
  Families who lost loved ones in the destruction of Flight PS752 are demanding that Canada Soccer abandon its plan to host Iran for a men’s soccer friendly next month in Vancouver.
  
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• Red Deer RCMP issue warning about increase in sextortion reports

  17-05-2022 17:59 via globalnews.ca
  
  Red Deer RCMP say they have seen a recent increase in sextortion reports and are issuing a warning about the dangers of sending nude photos. 
  
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• Alberta Premier Jason Kenney urges U.S. senators to convince Michigan to stop Line 5 shutdown

  17-05-2022 17:08 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is floating the idea of a new bilateral pipeline project to help both Canada and the United States establish energy security.
  
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• Edmonton weather: A rude awakening by a thunderstorm; more rain in the forecast - Edmonton Journal

  17-05-2022 16:43 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Edmonton weather: A rude awakening by a thunderstorm; more rain in the forecast  Edmonton Journal
  
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• RCMP Commissioner presents Commendation Awards in Edmonton - Royal Canadian Mounted Police

  17-05-2022 16:30 via rcmp-grc.gc.ca
  RCMP Commissioner presents Commendation Awards in Edmonton  Royal Canadian Mounted Police
  
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• Cricket hot dogs, ‘bad breath’ lemonade, KD ice cream: 2022 Stampede food revealed

  17-05-2022 15:37 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Calgary Stampede unveiled its midway food lineup for 2022 which includes Kraft Dinner soft serve, cricket hot dogs, bao baos and octopus rangoon.
  
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• Tuesday's letters: City services eroded to pay for projects - Edmonton Journal

  17-05-2022 14:07 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Tuesday's letters: City services eroded to pay for projects  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Opinion: Razing U of A's Humanities building symbolizes assault on humanities - Edmonton Journal

  17-05-2022 14:07 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Opinion: Razing U of A's Humanities building symbolizes assault on humanities  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Parents fight closure of Wetaskiwin County school at heart of rural community

  17-05-2022 14:00 via cbc.ca
  
  For nearly 70 years, Gwynne School has served its namesake hamlet and surrounding area in eastern Wetaskiwin County.
  
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• UCPers feel Jason Kenney has pulled his punches in fight for a 'fair deal'

  17-05-2022 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  To some of those who hope Kenney becomes an ex-leader later this week, he's struggled to bring Ottawa to heel and carve out more autonomy for Alberta.
  
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• Jason Kenney makes a timely pitch for Alberta oil to U.S. senators. But will it work?

  17-05-2022 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  With skyrocketing gas prices, Washington scrambling for more oil and the U.S. midterm elections around the corner, Alberta Premier Jason Kenney's appearance before a U.S. Senate committee to pitch his province's oil couldn't come at a better time.
  
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• If you thought gas prices were high, have you checked out diesel?

  17-05-2022 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Powering the trucks, trains and ships that support our supply chains, the soaring price of diesel could drive up the price of almost everything we buy.
  
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• Crime Beat podcast: Hope in the darkness

  17-05-2022 09:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  On the latest episode of Crime Beat, Global News senior crime reporter Nancy Hixt shares one man’s story of survival and inspiration in ‘Hope in the darkness.’
  
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• Police seek suspect after sexual assault near south Edmonton school

  17-05-2022 05:03 via globalnews.ca
  
  Police are asking for tips from the public as they try to find a suspect in connection with a sexual assault near a south Edmonton school over the weekend.
  
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• When 2 worlds collide: Jason Kenney meets Virginia man often mistaken for Alberta premier on Twitter

  17-05-2022 04:30 via globalnews.ca
  
  The world's of two Jason Kenney's collided Monday, when the Alberta premier met his American name twin who often gets mistaken for the politician on Twitter.
  
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• Police seeking suspect in sexual assault near Edmonton school - Edmonton Journal

  17-05-2022 04:16 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Police seeking suspect in sexual assault near Edmonton school  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Edmonton intersection closed after police make ‘direct vehicle contact’ with suspect vehicle after responding to weapons complaint

  17-05-2022 04:10 via globalnews.ca
  
  Police did not provide details about the nature of the weapons complaint.
  
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• Edmonton police close intersection, arrest multiple suspects in criminal flight - Edmonton Journal

  17-05-2022 03:55 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Edmonton police close intersection, arrest multiple suspects in criminal flight  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Police take down suspect vehicle in northeast Edmonton - CTV News Edmonton

  17-05-2022 03:52 via edmonton.ctvnews.ca
  
  Police take down suspect vehicle in northeast Edmonton  CTV News Edmonton
  
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• Accused in fatal shooting of Métis hunters in rural Alberta plead not guilty

  17-05-2022 03:40 via cbc.ca
  
  Roger Bilodeau, 58, and his son Anthony, 33 are both charged with two counts of second-degree murder in the March 2020 shooting deaths of Jacob Sansom and his uncle Maurice Cardinal. The two-week jury trial began Monday.
  
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• Edmonton business groups call on city to mend downtown disorder

  17-05-2022 03:03 via cbc.ca
  
  Business owners and community leaders say social disorder and crime continue to plague the areas of Edmonton even as more people return to the office to work in person. 
  
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• Alberta teacher's 'Keeping Tobacco Sacred' initiative wins Governor General's History Award - Edmonton Journal

  17-05-2022 02:21 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Alberta teacher's 'Keeping Tobacco Sacred' initiative wins Governor General's History Award  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Battle of Alberta hockey allegiances split in Red Deer

  17-05-2022 02:20 via cbc.ca
  
  NHL allegiances are split in the city of just over 100,000 people that sits within a kilometre of the exact halfway point of the 300-kilometre drive along Hwy. 2 between Calgary and Edmonton.
  
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• Alberta premier dismisses need for big number in leadership review

  17-05-2022 01:26 via cbc.ca
  
  Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says he doesn't need overwhelming support in a leadership review because the pool of voters has been diluted by thousands of angry members bent on destruction.
  
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• Edmonton Oilers who also played for Flames ready for Battle of Alberta

  17-05-2022 01:19 via globalnews.ca
  
  Members of the Edmonton Oilers who have also played for the Calgary Flames are choosing their words carefully ahead of the Battle of Alberta.
  
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