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• Calgary Starbucks location becomes 1st to unionize in Alberta

  12-07-2022 23:44 via cbc.ca
  
  A Starbucks store in southwest Calgary has voted to unionize, becoming the first in Alberta to do so.
  
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• Police ask witnesses to come forward after woman seriously injured in central Edmonton dog attack

  12-07-2022 23:42 via globalnews.ca
  
  Police are asking for witnesses to come forward as they investigate a dog attack in central Edmonton that sent a 63-year-old woman to hospital earlier this month.
  
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• Rebuilding Edmonton Elks can't seem to get out ahead of injuries - Edmonton Sun

  12-07-2022 23:36 via edmontonsun.com
  
  Rebuilding Edmonton Elks can't seem to get out ahead of injuries  Edmonton Sun
  
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• Semi hit by train NW of Edmonton on Tuesday morning - CTV News Edmonton

  12-07-2022 23:04 via edmonton.ctvnews.ca
  
  Semi hit by train NW of Edmonton on Tuesday morning  CTV News Edmonton
  
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• Edmonton Oilers: Free Agents, Prospects, and More - Oilers Nation

  12-07-2022 22:45 via oilersnation.com
  Edmonton Oilers: Free Agents, Prospects, and More  Oilers Nation
  
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• Police looking for witnesses to central Edmonton dog attack - Edmonton Journal

  12-07-2022 22:23 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Police looking for witnesses to central Edmonton dog attack  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Some Albertans will need a doctor's referral for PCR testing, province says

  12-07-2022 22:06 via cbc.ca
  
  The Alberta government says it is changing how it tests people for COVID-19. Starting next week, Albertans who need a PCR test to inform their medical treatment must have a referral from a health-care professional.
  
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• Edmonton police bust stolen liquor distribution network - CTV News Edmonton

  12-07-2022 21:53 via edmonton.ctvnews.ca
  
  Edmonton police bust stolen liquor distribution network  CTV News Edmonton
  
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• Elks vs Alouettes Week 6 Picks and Predictions: Edmonton Hangs Tough - Winnipeg Sun

  12-07-2022 21:33 via winnipegsun.com
  
  Elks vs Alouettes Week 6 Picks and Predictions: Edmonton Hangs Tough  Winnipeg Sun
  
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• 8 great lakes to visit around Edmonton this summer - Curiocity

  12-07-2022 21:23 via curiocity.com
  
  8 great lakes to visit around Edmonton this summer  Curiocity
  
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• A doctor referral will soon be needed by some Albertans seeking PCR testing, province says

  12-07-2022 21:22 via globalnews.ca
  
  Starting next week, Albertans who need a PCR test to inform their medical treatment must have a referral from a health-care professional.
  
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• Danielle Smith files UCP nomination package with a focus on Alberta autonomy

  12-07-2022 20:52 via globalnews.ca
  
  Smith has promised legislation she will authorize the provincial government to refuse to enforce federal laws deemed harmful to Alberta's interests.
  
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• 2-year investigation leads Edmonton police to charge 10 in liquor, drug network

  12-07-2022 20:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  A police investigation that began in 2020 has led to the seizure of nearly half a million dollars in drugs, alcohol and cigarettes.
  
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• Heat warnings have Albertans finding ways to beat the heat

  12-07-2022 19:51 via globalnews.ca
  
  Albertans will be feeling hot, hot, hot this week as heat warnings blanket central and eastern parts of the province.
  
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• Calgary and area, eastern Alberta under heat warnings

  12-07-2022 19:51 via globalnews.ca
  
  Albertans will be feeling hot, hot, hot this week as heat warnings blanket central and eastern parts of the province.
  
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• Premiers demand meeting with federal government to talk health-care funding

  12-07-2022 19:33 via cbc.ca
  
  Canada’s premiers kicked off the second day of meetings in B.C. Tuesday by demanding a meeting with federal government representatives to come up with a new agreement on health-care funding.
  
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• Premiers close 2-day summit, call on feds to stop negotiating health funding through the media

  12-07-2022 19:33 via cbc.ca
  
  Canada’s premiers ended their two day summit in Victoria B.C. calling on the federal government to stop negotiating through the media and sit down with them to discuss the future of health-care funding in Canada.
  
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• CPL 2022 Mid-Season Report Card: FC Edmonton – Canadian Premier League - Canadian Premier League

  12-07-2022 19:31 via canpl.ca
  
  CPL 2022 Mid-Season Report Card: FC Edmonton – Canadian Premier League  Canadian Premier League
  
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• This Indigenous priest will lead Pope Francis on his visit to Canada this month

  12-07-2022 18:35 via cbc.ca
  
  When Vatican officials were looking for someone in Canada to act as a liaison for program planning during the Pope's visit later this month, they had specific criteria. Ideally, the person would have Indigenous heritage, have a connection to the residential school system and speak Italian.
  
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• Edmonton Oilers Duncan Keith announces retirement after 17 seasons with the NHL

  12-07-2022 18:28 via globalnews.ca
  
  After 17 seasons in the NHL, Edmonton Oilers defenceman Duncan Keith announces he's retiring from the game of hockey.
  
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• Edmonton Oilers’ Duncan Keith announces retirement after 17 seasons in NHL - Global News

  12-07-2022 18:28 via globalnews.ca
  
  Edmonton Oilers’ Duncan Keith announces retirement after 17 seasons in NHL  Global News
  
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• Edmonton Oilers’ Duncan Keith announces retirement after 17 seasons in NHL

  12-07-2022 18:28 via globalnews.ca
  
  A longtime veteran of the NHL, Edmonton Oilers defenceman Duncan Keith announced his retirement from hockey Tuesday morning.
  
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• Canadian 800m champ Marco Arop carries spirit of resilient family's journey with every step

  12-07-2022 17:12 via cbc.ca
  
  Ravaged by civil war in their home country of Sudan, Marco Arop's parents transported their young family across the world to Canada in search of a better life.
  
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• Rogers outage points to need for greater oversight of critical industry

  12-07-2022 16:53 via cbc.ca
  
  The massive Rogers Communications outage last Friday that prevented many Canadians from accessing crucial services demonstrates the need to better regulate the country’s telecommunications sector, experts say. 
  
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• Edmonton Oilers defenceman Brett Kulak to explore free agent market - Oilers Nation

  12-07-2022 16:37 via oilersnation.com
  Edmonton Oilers defenceman Brett Kulak to explore free agent market  Oilers Nation
  
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• Edmonton Elks bring back Canadian quarterback Mike Beaudry (again) - 3downnation.com

  12-07-2022 16:30 via 3downnation.com
  
  Edmonton Elks bring back Canadian quarterback Mike Beaudry (again)  3downnation.com
  
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• 'Leopard' Opening Up in Edmonton - iHeartRadio.ca

  12-07-2022 15:39 via iheartradio.ca
  
  'Leopard' Opening Up in Edmonton  iHeartRadio.ca
  
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• 2 Edmonton scientists excited to use James Webb telescope for their research - CBC.ca

  12-07-2022 15:00 via cbc.ca
  
  2 Edmonton scientists excited to use James Webb telescope for their research  CBC.ca
  
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• 2 Edmonton scientists excited to use James Webb telescope for their research

  12-07-2022 15:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Two University of Alberta astrophysicists will use the telescope for their research: one to learn how stars are born, and another will study the “stellar undead.”
  
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• Tuesday's letters: Edmonton fails to protect its aviation history - Edmonton Journal

  12-07-2022 14:08 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Tuesday's letters: Edmonton fails to protect its aviation history  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Opinion: An obituary for the University of Alberta Ring Houses - Edmonton Journal

  12-07-2022 14:06 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Opinion: An obituary for the University of Alberta Ring Houses  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Truffle raises $2.3M to help restaurants go digital - Taproot Edmonton

  12-07-2022 14:00 via edmonton.taproot.news
  
  Truffle raises $2.3M to help restaurants go digital  Taproot Edmonton
  
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• Canadian premiers fail to obtain meeting with federal government on health care

  12-07-2022 12:57 via globalnews.ca
  
  In the Council of Federation's final press conference, chair and B.C. Premier John Horgan said the federal government is being "disingenuous" by not coming to the table.
  
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• Edmonton man dies after hiking fall on Mount Temple - Edmonton Journal

  12-07-2022 12:37 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Edmonton man dies after hiking fall on Mount Temple  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Canadian NFL running back Chuba Hubbard gives back to Edmonton's youth, plans to expand camp across country - 3downnation.com

  12-07-2022 11:00 via 3downnation.com
  
  Canadian NFL running back Chuba Hubbard gives back to Edmonton's youth, plans to expand camp across country  3downnation.com
  
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• Stress, burnout among police in Canada 'pretty terrifying,' researcher says

  12-07-2022 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Police officers across Canada are feeling overloaded, stressed and burned out, prompting a renewed push from the Canadian Police Association (CPA) for "systemic, structural changes" they hope will improve the culture of policing.
  
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• How much should a tree be worth? Experts say cities should consider climate-related benefits

  12-07-2022 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Canadian municipalities value trees in terms of monetary value, but experts say more municipalities need to start including the environmental benefits of trees, like carbon capture and cooling effects, in that assessment.
  
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• Strike averted at Via Rail after tentative agreement reached with union

  12-07-2022 09:27 via cbc.ca
  
  Unifor, which represents 2,400 Via Rail employees, said the tentative agreement was reached just hours before members were prepared to strike.
  
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• Edmonton weather: Cranking up the heat, loads of sunshine, absolutely divine - Edmonton Journal

  12-07-2022 09:00 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Edmonton weather: Cranking up the heat, loads of sunshine, absolutely divine  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Edmonton police bust illegal booze network, 10 people charged - Edmonton Journal

  12-07-2022 09:00 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Edmonton police bust illegal booze network, 10 people charged  Edmonton Journal
  
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• BLOG: Kane comes back to Edmonton to win - NHL.com

  12-07-2022 09:00 via nhl.com
  
  BLOG: Kane comes back to Edmonton to win  NHL.com
  
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• Third party to investigate events leading up to Edmonton Chinatown homicides

  12-07-2022 06:07 via cbc.ca
  
  Three days before two men were fatally beaten, RCMP officers dropped off Justin Bone, 36, in the city even though bail conditions prohibited him from being in Edmonton unsupervised.
  
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• Police commission seeks independent review of events leading to Edmonton Chinatown killings - CBC.ca

  12-07-2022 06:07 via cbc.ca
  
  Police commission seeks independent review of events leading to Edmonton Chinatown killings  CBC.ca
  
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• Police commission seeks independent review of events leading to Edmonton Chinatown killings

  12-07-2022 06:07 via cbc.ca
  
  Three days before two men were fatally beaten, RCMP officers dropped off Justin Bone, 36, in the city even though bail conditions prohibited him from being in Edmonton unsupervised. City police received a call from a complainant about Bone, and evaluated the situation based on information provided by RCMP, but "did not interact with Mr. Bone," the Edmonton Police Service said in a statement last month.
  
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• Canada beats Costa Rica 2 0, tops group at W Championship

  12-07-2022 05:53 via globalnews.ca
  
  Canada beat Costa Rica 2-0 on Monday at the CONCACAF W Championship.
  
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• Maskwacis, Alta. prepares emotional support ahead of Pope’s visit

  12-07-2022 02:46 via globalnews.ca
  
  Residential and day school survivors from Maskwacis, recounted their experience and shared how they feel ahead of the Pope's visit. Additional supports are being made available.
  
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• Edmonton Oilers first round pick living the dream at development camp - Edmonton Sun

  12-07-2022 02:20 via edmontonsun.com
  
  Edmonton Oilers first round pick living the dream at development camp  Edmonton Sun
  
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• AHS issues blue-green algae advisory for Wizard Lake - Edmonton Journal

  12-07-2022 02:10 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  AHS issues blue-green algae advisory for Wizard Lake  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Preparations ramping up ahead of papal visit - Edmonton Journal

  12-07-2022 01:27 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Preparations ramping up ahead of papal visit  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Alberta expands access to cystic fibrosis drug Trikafta for children 6 to 11

  12-07-2022 01:21 via cbc.ca
  
  Since last September, the province has provided coverage for the drug to Albertans who are 12 and older. That's being expanded to children as young as six.
  
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