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• Edmonton loses bid to host 2026 World Cup: ‘I’m disappointed’

  16-06-2022 23:54 via globalnews.ca
  
  'I am disappointed to announce that Edmonton was not successful in our bid for the FIFA World Cup in 2026,' Mayor Sohi said.
  
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• Toronto, Vancouver among cities selected to host 2026 World Cup

  16-06-2022 23:41 via globalnews.ca
  
  Edmonton was also in the running, but was not among the cities announced today by FIFA.
  
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• Toronto, Vancouver among cities selected to host 2026 FIFA World Cup

  16-06-2022 23:41 via globalnews.ca
  
  Edmonton was also in the running, but was not among the cities announced today by FIFA.
  
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• Police officers, nurse say no grounds to apprehend David Moss hours before killing

  16-06-2022 23:35 via cbc.ca
  
  David Moss, 36, was assessed by a police crisis team hours before he fatally stabbed seven-year-old Bella Rose Desrosiers with a pair of scissors.
  
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• Edmonton won't host any 2026 World Cup games

  16-06-2022 23:32 via cbc.ca
  
  Vancouver's B.C. Place and Toronto's BMO Field will host games during the 2026 World Cup, FIFA announced on Thursday.
  
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• Edmonton MLA Thomas Dang says he’s been cleared of criminal wrongdoing, expects to face fine - Edmonton Journal

  16-06-2022 23:30 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Edmonton MLA Thomas Dang says he’s been cleared of criminal wrongdoing, expects to face fine  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Alberta NDP considering hiring third party to oversee internal harassment complaints

  16-06-2022 23:29 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta's Opposition leader says her NDP is looking at hiring an independent third party to oversee future harassment complaints from staff and volunteers.
  
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• Odell Willis retires with Edmonton Elks - CTV News Edmonton

  16-06-2022 23:26 via edmonton.ctvnews.ca
  
  Odell Willis retires with Edmonton Elks  CTV News Edmonton
  
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• WestJet refocusing routes, growing presence in Western Canada

  16-06-2022 23:12 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Calgary-based airline will add routes to more communities and centre its existing wide-body 787 Dreamliner fleet around Western Canada. 
  
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• Fresh Tracks: The Goddamsels' harmonies shine on debut EP - Edmonton Journal

  16-06-2022 22:30 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Fresh Tracks: The Goddamsels' harmonies shine on debut EP  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Woman tells Edmonton police officer's assault trial he choked her, had unsecured gun in home - Edmonton Journal

  16-06-2022 22:03 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Woman tells Edmonton police officer's assault trial he choked her, had unsecured gun in home  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Phase 2 of Station Lands development bringing optimism for Edmonton - Edmonton Journal

  16-06-2022 22:03 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Phase 2 of Station Lands development bringing optimism for Edmonton  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Man dies after May downtown Edmonton assault; homicide unit investigating - Global News

  16-06-2022 21:26 via globalnews.ca
  
  Man dies after May downtown Edmonton assault; homicide unit investigating  Global News
  
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• Man dies after May downtown Edmonton assault; homicide unit investigating

  16-06-2022 21:26 via globalnews.ca
  
  Investigators are looking for information related to a vehicle of interest. Police describe it as an older (2000s) model brown Honda CRV with a dark-coloured front bug shield.
  
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• Central Edmonton Station Lands development ground-breaking ceremony - Global News

  16-06-2022 20:29 via globalnews.ca
  
  Central Edmonton Station Lands development ground-breaking ceremony  Global News
  
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• Crews break ground on next phase of Edmonton’s Station Lands development

  16-06-2022 20:19 via globalnews.ca
  
  A groundbreaking ceremony was held in downtown Edmonton on Thursday morning for the next phase of the Station Lands development.
  
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• Canada-wide warrant issued for alleged sex trafficking suspect - Edmonton Journal

  16-06-2022 19:50 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Canada-wide warrant issued for alleged sex trafficking suspect  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Supreme Court orders Alberta Court of Appeal to revisit sentencings of 2 men in triple murder

  16-06-2022 19:49 via cbc.ca
  
  Canada's top court has sent the case of two men convicted in the slayings of three family members back to the Alberta Court of Appeal.
  
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• Canada-wide warrant issued for man suspected of sex trafficking 12-year-old girl

  16-06-2022 19:39 via globalnews.ca
  
  The child has received specialized care and has since been reunited with her mother, ALERT said.
  
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• Alberta students excited for a more normal end to classes after COVID-19 disruptions

  16-06-2022 19:30 via cbc.ca
  
  Some Alberta senior high school students say they feel grateful for being able to mark the last day of classes without public health restrictions for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
  
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• The Edmonton Oilers Need To Be Worried About An Offer Sheet - Oil on Whyte

  16-06-2022 19:28 via oilonwhyte.com
  
  The Edmonton Oilers Need To Be Worried About An Offer Sheet  Oil on Whyte
  
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• Edmonton issues warning about water levels on North Saskatchewan River - Global News

  16-06-2022 19:09 via globalnews.ca
  
  Edmonton issues warning about water levels on North Saskatchewan River  Global News
  
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• Edmonton issues warning about water levels on North Saskatchewan River

  16-06-2022 19:09 via globalnews.ca
  
  Edmontonians should be cautious around the North Saskatchewan River for the next few days, as water levels are expected to rise over the next 24 hours, the city says. 
  
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• Edmontonians advised to be cautious as water levels rise on North Saskatchewan River - Edmonton Journal

  16-06-2022 19:05 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Edmontonians advised to be cautious as water levels rise on North Saskatchewan River  Edmonton Journal
  
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• A look at the 23 venues bidding to host World Cup matches in 2026

  16-06-2022 19:02 via globalnews.ca
  
  Here's a look at the 23 venues bidding to host soccer matches at the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
  
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• Supreme Court of Canada orders Alberta Court of Appeal to deal with sentence in triple murder case

  16-06-2022 18:41 via globalnews.ca
  
  On Thursday, the Supreme Court of Canada ordered the Alberta Court of Appeal to deal with the two men's sentencing in light of the recent ruling.
  
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• $21K and counting: Taxpayers footing city employees’ photo radar bill but union cites double discipline ruling - Edmonton Journal

  16-06-2022 17:52 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  $21K and counting: Taxpayers footing city employees’ photo radar bill but union cites double discipline ruling  Edmonton Journal
  
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• 2 Potential Landing Spots for Oilers' Brett Kulak - The Hockey Writers

  16-06-2022 17:35 via thehockeywriters.com
  
  2 Potential Landing Spots for Oilers' Brett Kulak  The Hockey Writers
  
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• News and notes: Could the Edmonton Oilers hire Steve Staios? Will the Oilers pursue Ville Husso? What's next for Evander Kane? - Oilers Nation

  16-06-2022 17:00 via oilersnation.com
  News and notes: Could the Edmonton Oilers hire Steve Staios? Will the Oilers pursue Ville Husso? What's next for Evander Kane?  Oilers Nation
  
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• You can enjoy by-donation live concerts all summer long in Edmonton - Curiocity

  16-06-2022 16:56 via curiocity.com
  
  You can enjoy by-donation live concerts all summer long in Edmonton  Curiocity
  
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• Edmonton fire, police looking into vertical car under Campbell Bridge - Global News

  16-06-2022 16:44 via globalnews.ca
  
  Edmonton fire, police looking into vertical car under Campbell Bridge  Global News
  
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• Edmonton fire, police looking into vertical car under Campbell Bridge

  16-06-2022 16:44 via globalnews.ca
  
  Edmonton police were at the scene shortly after and told Global News no one was in the car or nearby.
  
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• Brian Jean officially launches campaign to replace outgoing Premier Jason Kenney

  16-06-2022 16:18 via cbc.ca
  
  The co-founder of Alberta's governing United Conservative Party has officially launched his campaign to become the next leader, saying it's imperative the party get back on track by listening to people and fighting for a better deal in Confederation.
  
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• 10 of the best things to do in Edmonton this weekend (June 17-19) - Curiocity

  16-06-2022 16:09 via curiocity.com
  
  10 of the best things to do in Edmonton this weekend (June 17-19)  Curiocity
  
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• Edmonton cyclists and police tout success of city's bike registration program - CBC.ca

  16-06-2022 15:30 via cbc.ca
  
  Edmonton cyclists and police tout success of city's bike registration program  CBC.ca
  
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• Edmonton cyclists and police tout success of city's bike registration program

  16-06-2022 15:30 via cbc.ca
  
  Three years after the Edmonton Police Service partnered with the non-profit Bike Index to facilitate bike registration, cyclists and officers say it reduced the number of bike thefts and helped to return stolen property back to the rightful owners.
  
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• GUNTER: If Edmonton is so committed to trees, why isn’t it subjecting itself to its new, tougher rules? - Edmonton Sun

  16-06-2022 15:13 via edmontonsun.com
  
  GUNTER: If Edmonton is so committed to trees, why isn’t it subjecting itself to its new, tougher rules?  Edmonton Sun
  
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• Alberta students thrilled to get back to normal after COVID-19 disruptions

  16-06-2022 14:26 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Calgary Board of Education, which oversees Western Canada's largest school district, said most students have been feeling positive.
  
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• Thursday's letters: Adding bike lane to Promenade a bad idea - Edmonton Journal

  16-06-2022 14:05 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Thursday's letters: Adding bike lane to Promenade a bad idea  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Temitope Oriola: Is Edmonton's police chief worth $340K? It's complicated - Edmonton Journal

  16-06-2022 14:05 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Temitope Oriola: Is Edmonton's police chief worth $340K? It's complicated  Edmonton Journal
  
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• No longer a hidden gem: random camping sites on Abraham Lake get upgrades

  16-06-2022 14:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Alberta Environment and Parks is spending $8.4 million over three years to install vault toilets, add bear-proof food lockers and grade roads at four popular spots in the Kootenay Plains
  
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• Keith Gerein: Benefits of Edmonton's gondola project starting to soar - Edmonton Journal

  16-06-2022 11:52 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Keith Gerein: Benefits of Edmonton's gondola project starting to soar  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Sack Machine Walker Leads EE Alumni into Hall of Fame - Edmonton Elks

  16-06-2022 11:25 via goelks.com
  
  Sack Machine Walker Leads EE Alumni into Hall of Fame  Edmonton Elks
  
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• Specialized clinics to treat long COVID are in demand and physicians say they can't keep up

  16-06-2022 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  There are an estimated 390,000 people in Canada with post-COVID condition, better known as long COVID. A growing number are looking for a specialized clinic to treat their symptoms, but there are not enough doctors or money to tackle the demand, experts say.
  
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• Why Edmonton was left out in the cold as a host city for the 2026 World Cup - Sportsnet.ca

  16-06-2022 09:00 via sportsnet.ca
  
  Why Edmonton was left out in the cold as a host city for the 2026 World Cup  Sportsnet.ca
  
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• Edmonton police backtrack, say officers did not speak with accused before Chinatown homicides - CBC.ca

  16-06-2022 09:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Edmonton police backtrack, say officers did not speak with accused before Chinatown homicides  CBC.ca
  
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• Crews break ground on next phase of Edmonton’s Station Lands development - Global News

  16-06-2022 09:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  Crews break ground on next phase of Edmonton’s Station Lands development  Global News
  
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• Edmonton's mayor Sohi 'disappointed' they weren't chosen as World Cup host city - Sportsnet.ca

  16-06-2022 06:47 via sportsnet.ca
  
  Edmonton's mayor Sohi 'disappointed' they weren't chosen as World Cup host city  Sportsnet.ca
  
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• Avalanche beat Lightning in OT to open Stanley Cup Final

  16-06-2022 06:35 via globalnews.ca
  
  Andre Burakovsky scored 1:23 into overtime and the Avalanche opened the Stanley Cup Final with a 4-3 victory over the two-time defending champion Lightning on Wednesday night.
  
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• UCP co-founder Brian Jean officially launches campaign to become party leader

  16-06-2022 06:14 via globalnews.ca
  
  Autonomy for Albertans is the central theme of his campaign, said Jean, adding the time to start is right now.
  
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