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• Mayor Sohi and delegation off to Egypt for COP27 UN climate change meeting - Edmonton Journal

  03-11-2022 23:52 via news.google.com
  Mayor Sohi and delegation off to Egypt for COP27 UN climate change meeting  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Elks extend contract on Canadian LB Adam Konar

  03-11-2022 23:45 via globalnews.ca
  The Edmonton Elks signed Canadian linebacker Adam Konar to a two-year contract extension after finishing third on the team in defensive plays in 2022.
  
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• Alberta wildfire season wraps up with continuing dry conditions, potential for flare-ups

  03-11-2022 23:20 via globalnews.ca
  In 2022, a total of 1,254 wildfires burned about 153,124 hectares in Alberta. Over half of them were sparked by humans.
  
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• Lawsuit filed after alleged ‘inhumane’ treatment of Indigenous woman and baby at Edmonton hospital

  03-11-2022 22:55 via globalnews.ca
  Pearl Gambler said she was just over 19 weeks gestation with her third child when she had severe lower back pain and went to see her obstetrician in Edmonton.
  
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• Edmonton Elks sign Canadian linebacker Adam Konar to two-year extension - 3downnation.com

  03-11-2022 22:31 via news.google.com
  Edmonton Elks sign Canadian linebacker Adam Konar to two-year extension  3downnation.com
  
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• 6 Edmonton police officers cleared of wrongdoing in Boxing Day 2018 shooting - Global News

  03-11-2022 22:30 via news.google.com
  6 Edmonton police officers cleared of wrongdoing in Boxing Day 2018 shooting  Global News
  
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• 6 Edmonton police officers cleared of wrongdoing in Boxing Day 2018 shooting

  03-11-2022 22:30 via globalnews.ca
  The report said there are no reasonable grounds to believe any of the officers committed a criminal offence.
  
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• Calgary police investigating entrapment scheme targetting former mayor

  03-11-2022 22:24 via globalnews.ca
  “The Calgary Police Service is aware of allegations that surfaced online this week regarding an alleged entrapment plot against former mayor Naheed Nenshi,” CPS said.
  
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• Possible fentanyl found in Rocky Mountain House Halloween candy: RCMP

  03-11-2022 21:40 via globalnews.ca
  A concerned parent contacted Rocky Mountain House RCMP on Wednesday after going through their child's Halloween candy.
  
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• Proposed city operating budget calls for 3.9% property tax hike in each of next 4 years

  03-11-2022 21:32 via cbc.ca
  City of Edmonton administration is recommending annual property tax increases of 3.9 per cent in each of the next four years in a proposed operating budget for 2023-26. 
  
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• Proposed city budget calls for 3.9% property tax hike in each of next 4 years

  03-11-2022 21:32 via cbc.ca
  City of Edmonton administration is recommending annual property tax increases of 3.9 per cent in each of the next four years in a proposed operating budget for 2023-26. 
  
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• Be prepared before driving on mountain highways: Alberta emergency crews

  03-11-2022 21:20 via globalnews.ca
  The annual usher in of snow and ice has emergency services gearing up for the inevitable on the highways and urging drivers to take it all seriously.
  
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• Mexico-bound Sunwing passengers stranded at Edmonton airport

  03-11-2022 21:11 via globalnews.ca
  A planeload of Mexico-bound passengers is demanding answers from Sunwing after more than 24 hours of flight delays out of the Edmonton International Airport.
  
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• Freeland's mini-budget waives interest on student loans, sends more money to low-income workers

  03-11-2022 21:02 via cbc.ca
  Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland tabled her fall economic statement Thursday — a multi-billion dollar plan that calls for more spending even as the economy stands on the brink of a recession, with interest rates set to move still higher.
  
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• Freeland introduces mini-budget that promises support for low-income workers, students

  03-11-2022 21:02 via cbc.ca
  Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland tabled her fall economic statement Thursday — a roadmap of what's to come from the federal government as the economy stands on the brink of a recession.
  
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• Alberta man arrested, truck seized after 3-hour reckless joyride in B.C. Interior

  03-11-2022 20:11 via globalnews.ca
  The driver was determined to be 'well over the legal limit of alcohol,' say police, adding he was issued a 90-day driving prohibition and that his truck was seized.
  
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• Edmonton Oilers host Devils on Hall of Fame night - Global News

  03-11-2022 19:38 via news.google.com
  Edmonton Oilers host Devils on Hall of Fame night  Global News
  
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• Edmonton Oilers host Devils on Hall of Fame night

  03-11-2022 19:38 via globalnews.ca
  Lee Fogolin and Ryan Smyth will be inducted into the Oilers Hall of Fame prior to the game against the New Jersey Devils at Rogers Place Thursday night.
  
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• Suncor reducing contractor workforce by 20% to improve safety, efficiency

  03-11-2022 19:12 via cbc.ca
  Suncor Energy Inc. is reducing the size of its contractor work force by 20 per cent as part of its effort to improve safety and performance at its oilsands operations.
  
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• Suncor reducing contractor work force by 20% to improve safety, efficiency

  03-11-2022 18:12 via globalnews.ca
  Since 2014, there have been at least 12 fatalities at Suncor's oilsands facilities in northern Alberta, including five since 2021.
  
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• Edmonton International Airport introduces virtual security queue - Global News

  03-11-2022 17:34 via news.google.com
  Edmonton International Airport introduces virtual security queue  Global News
  
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• Edmonton International Airport introduces virtual security queue

  03-11-2022 17:34 via globalnews.ca
  At the traveller’s appointment time, they will go to the central security screening area, look for the virtual queue entrance area and go through security without waiting in line.
  
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• Cold Lake RCMP investigate hit and run that sent teen to hospital

  03-11-2022 17:26 via globalnews.ca
  RCMP are asking anyone with information on the Oct. 31 hit-and-run to contact the Cold Lake detachment.
  
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• Pristine Alberta lake contaminated by dust from mountaintop coal mines: study

  03-11-2022 14:39 via globalnews.ca
  The paper, published last week in the journal Environmental Science and Technology, concludes that it's crucial to consider more than just downstream effects from such mines.
  
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• Industrial real estate in Edmonton area 'surging': report - Edmonton Journal

  03-11-2022 14:10 via news.google.com
  Industrial real estate in Edmonton area 'surging': report  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Prison watchdog raises concerns again about conditions at Edmonton Institution

  03-11-2022 14:00 via cbc.ca
  Correctional Investigator Ivan Zinger has once again singled out Edmonton Institution in his office’s annual report, describing “oppressive” confinement conditions and staff shortages observed by his staff last year.
  
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• GUNTER: Edmonton city council needs to wake up to real transit safety issues - Edmonton Sun

  03-11-2022 13:07 via news.google.com
  GUNTER: Edmonton city council needs to wake up to real transit safety issues  Edmonton Sun
  
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• Minister pushes for meeting to finalize Athabasca University funding agreement

  03-11-2022 13:00 via cbc.ca
  After months of discussion and extended deadlines, Alberta's advanced education minister wants the board of governors at Athabasca University to sign an agreement compelling more of its employees to work in the town of Athabasca, Alta.. 
  
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• Danielle Smith's rough first impression puts Alberta NDP in likely majority territory: new poll

  03-11-2022 13:00 via cbc.ca
  Albertans are in position to deliver a majority government to Rachel Notley's NDP, while the public appears to have deep doubts about the United Conservative Party's new leader, Premier Danielle Smith, according to a new poll commissioned by CBC News.
  
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• Player grades, Games 1-10: Once again Edmonton Oilers are the McDavid-Draisaitl Show, but with help - Edmonton Journal

  03-11-2022 09:11 via news.google.com
  Player grades, Games 1-10: Once again Edmonton Oilers are the McDavid-Draisaitl Show, but with help  Edmonton Journal
  
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• When you are Black, elderly and a woman, health care discrimination is a triple whammy

  03-11-2022 09:00 via cbc.ca
  My mother experienced both racism and sexism once she arrived in Canada. However, now, as an elderly woman, ageism is yet another form of discrimination she has to navigate, writes Rogene Reid.
  
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• I'm in need of a food bank. What do I do?

  03-11-2022 09:00 via cbc.ca
  Struggling to put food on the table? Want to make a donation? We’ve answered your questions on how to access, or give back to, your local food bank.
  
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• Freeland to release mini-budget today as economists warn a recession is coming

  03-11-2022 09:00 via cbc.ca
  Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland will table her fall economic statement today — a roadmap of what's to come from the federal government as the economy stands on the brink of a recession.
  
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• CPL “still working on the solution” as future of FC Edmonton likely known over the next 30 to 60 days – AFTN - AFTN

  03-11-2022 08:58 via news.google.com
  CPL “still working on the solution” as future of FC Edmonton likely known over the next 30 to 60 days – AFTN  AFTN
  
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• Four years of 3.9 per cent tax hikes pitched in draft Edmonton budget - Edmonton Journal

  03-11-2022 08:00 via news.google.com
  Four years of 3.9 per cent tax hikes pitched in draft Edmonton budget  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Edmonton weather: Chilly temperatures continue, roads remain slippery - Edmonton Journal

  03-11-2022 08:00 via news.google.com
  Edmonton weather: Chilly temperatures continue, roads remain slippery  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Edmonton public student absences back at Omicron-wave levels | CTV News - CTV News Edmonton

  03-11-2022 08:00 via news.google.com
  Edmonton public student absences back at Omicron-wave levels | CTV News  CTV News Edmonton
  
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• Gushue’s rink thumps South Korea 11-3 at Pan Continental Curling Championships

  03-11-2022 03:16 via globalnews.ca
  Canada's Brad Gushue won his second game of the day with an 11-3 victory over South Korea at the inaugural Pan Continental Curling Championships in Wednesday's late draw.
  
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• More Edmonton 7-Eleven stores selling alcohol - CTV News Edmonton

  03-11-2022 02:24 via news.google.com
  More Edmonton 7-Eleven stores selling alcohol  CTV News Edmonton
  
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• Suncor reports net loss in third quarter as it takes writedown on Fort Hills

  03-11-2022 02:22 via globalnews.ca
  Suncor Inc. says it recorded a net loss of $609 million in the third quarter as it took a writedown of $3.4 billion against its share of the Fort Hills oilsands mine.
  
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• Pre-trial release denied for man charged with abducting, sexually abusing Edmonton girl

  03-11-2022 01:30 via cbc.ca
  An Oregon man accused of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a 13-year-old Edmonton girl has been denied release from custody before his jury trial next month.
  
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• Upward trend in Alberta COVID hospitalizations pauses

  03-11-2022 01:21 via globalnews.ca
  COVID hospitalizations in Alberta stopped increasing for the first time since mid-September, data released by the province revealed Wednesday.
  
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• Edmonton Valley Zoo hopes to get funding from new city budget to avoid any animal exhibit closures

  03-11-2022 01:21 via globalnews.ca
  The Edmonton Valley Zoo is hoping to get some much needed cash from the city's proposed capital budget.
  
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• Blockchain Foundry Obtains Final Order Approving Arrangement with WonderFi - Edmonton Journal

  03-11-2022 01:05 via news.google.com
  Blockchain Foundry Obtains Final Order Approving Arrangement with WonderFi  Edmonton Journal
  
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• NHL Notebook: How many goals can Connor McDavid score, former Edmonton Oilers prospect Dylan Wells inks NHL deal and more - Oilers Nation

  03-11-2022 00:59 via news.google.com
  NHL Notebook: How many goals can Connor McDavid score, former Edmonton Oilers prospect Dylan Wells inks NHL deal and more  Oilers Nation
  
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• Canadian study shows flu vaccine can help prevent stroke

  03-11-2022 00:35 via globalnews.ca
  Building on a known connection between influenza infection and stroke, University of Calgary researchers used health records to see how flu shots influenced risk of stroke.
  
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