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• Heat warning issued for Edmonton, surrounding areas - CTV News Edmonton

  02-05-2023 23:53 via news.google.com
  
  Heat warning issued for Edmonton, surrounding areas  CTV News Edmonton
  
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• Consolidating EMS dispatch didn’t improve issues: Alberta mayors

  02-05-2023 23:49 via globalnews.ca
  
  The mayors of four Alberta cities finding the problems they flagged at the time of EMS dispatch consolidation are continuing.
  
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• ‘Blunt-impact trauma’ led to death of girl found on Samson Cree Nation: Edmonton police

  02-05-2023 22:48 via globalnews.ca
  
  In a news release issued Tuesday, police said an autopsy concluded the girl died of "blunt-impact trauma" and that she was the victim of a homicide.
  
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• Cyclist taken to hospital after 14-metre fall in Edmonton river valley - Global News

  02-05-2023 22:44 via news.google.com
  
  Cyclist taken to hospital after 14-metre fall in Edmonton river valley  Global News
  
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• Cyclist taken to hospital after 14-metre fall in Edmonton river valley

  02-05-2023 22:44 via globalnews.ca
  
  Edmonton firefighters used a boat to help a cyclist Tuesday who went over an embankment from the bike path and fell 14 metres into the river.
  
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• Highway 16 reopens as hundreds of fire evacuees return to homes west of Edmonton

  02-05-2023 21:55 via cbc.ca
  
  Crews continue to battle wildfires west of Edmonton, but Highway 16 has re-opened and hundreds of residents who were under evacuation orders are now allowed to return to their homes.
  
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• Player grades, Round One: How did Edmonton prevail over Kings? By playing Oilers Hockey™ - Edmonton Journal

  02-05-2023 21:47 via news.google.com
  Player grades, Round One: How did Edmonton prevail over Kings? By playing Oilers Hockey™  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Pickup, semi involved in crash west of Edmonton - CTV News Edmonton

  02-05-2023 21:34 via news.google.com
  Pickup, semi involved in crash west of Edmonton  CTV News Edmonton
  
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• Olds, Alta. man faces charges of child abduction, sex assault of 13-year-old girl

  02-05-2023 21:33 via globalnews.ca
  
  Police say they found a 13-year-old girl who was reported missing at the house of the accused.
  
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• New network launched in Calgary to study, improve neurological rehabilitation

  02-05-2023 21:05 via globalnews.ca
  
  The network is focused on three areas of rehabilitation study — spinal cord injuries, stroke and movement impairment — each with its dedicated team of researchers.
  
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• High-powered Oilers face tough 2nd-round test against balanced Golden Knights

  02-05-2023 20:56 via cbc.ca
  
  The first ever playoff confrontation between the Oilers and Golden Knights pits Edmonton's explosive offence against one of the best two-way teams in the NHL.
  
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• Edmonton Boston Pizza flirts with name change for Oilers' playoff ... - Daily Hive

  02-05-2023 20:54 via news.google.com
  
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• Wildfire evacuation order lifted for some residents west of Edmonton - Edmonton Journal

  02-05-2023 20:31 via news.google.com
  Wildfire evacuation order lifted for some residents west of Edmonton  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Alberta election: NDP Leader Rachel Notley promises health care improvements

  02-05-2023 20:23 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley says her government would expand the hours of medical clinics as part of an overall plan to improve health care in the province.
  
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• Bouchard taking playoff game to another level for Edmonton Oilers - Edmonton Sun

  02-05-2023 20:19 via news.google.com
  
  Bouchard taking playoff game to another level for Edmonton Oilers  Edmonton Sun
  
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• Some Yellowhead and Parkland County residents forced out by wildfire allowed to return home

  02-05-2023 20:09 via globalnews.ca
  
  Some people who live in Evansburg, Entwistle and Parkland County west of Highway 22 were allowed to return home Tuesday at noon after being forced out by a wildfire on the weekend.
  
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• Evacuation order lifted for some Yellowhead and Parkland County residents forced out by wildfire

  02-05-2023 20:09 via globalnews.ca
  
  Some people who live in Evansburg, Entwistle and Parkland County west of Highway 22 were allowed to return home Tuesday at noon after being forced out by a wildfire on the weekend.
  
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• Why Calgary is a key battleground between UCP and NDP in election campaign

  02-05-2023 20:01 via globalnews.ca
  
  Both the United Conservatives and New Democrats are concentrating their election campaign efforts early in Calgary.
  
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• Alberta election: Why Calgary is a key battleground between UCP and NDP

  02-05-2023 20:01 via globalnews.ca
  
  Both the United Conservatives and New Democrats are concentrating their election campaign efforts early in Calgary.
  
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• Edmonton police ask for help identifying suspect in February aggravated assault

  02-05-2023 19:19 via globalnews.ca
  
  Edmonton police are hoping information from the public will help identify a male suspect connected to a February aggravated assault in the southwest.
  
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• Ultra-low-cost carrier launching new base in Calgary

  02-05-2023 19:09 via globalnews.ca
  
  Three Flair Airlines airplanes will be based at Calgary International Airport along with a maintenance facility and hangar.
  
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• Elks own 2nd overall pick in Tuesday’s CFL Draft

  02-05-2023 18:30 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Edmonton Elks hold the second overall selection in Tuesday's nights CFL Canadian College Draft and nine selections overall in the eight-round draft.
  
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• Judge to deliver verdict for Calgary pastor charged for his role in Alberta blockade

  02-05-2023 17:32 via globalnews.ca
  
  Pawlowski has pleaded not guilty to mischief and breaching a release order, as well as a charge under the Alberta Critical Infrastructure Defence Act.
  
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• Alberta election: Campaign enters 2nd day, UCP and NDP leaders in Calgary

  02-05-2023 17:04 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta's provincial election campaign continues Tuesday with the leaders of the two main political parties in Calgary.
  
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• Malcolm Mayes editorial cartoons for May 2023 - Edmonton Journal

  02-05-2023 16:51 via news.google.com
  Malcolm Mayes editorial cartoons for May 2023  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Alberta election: UCP has slight lead over NDP but leaders in dead heat, Ipsos poll finds

  02-05-2023 16:50 via globalnews.ca
  
  An Ipsos poll conducted for Global News shows Albertans are evenly split on whether NDP Leader Rachel Notley or UCP Leader Danielle Smith would make a better premier.
  
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• Fire ban declared for Edmonton effective May 2

  02-05-2023 16:18 via globalnews.ca
  
  'We can only do so much. And we need their assistance just to help reduce risk, to help us get through the next period of time while conditions are as dry as they are.'
  
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• Edmonton Fire Rescue Services to provide update on fire risk in city

  02-05-2023 16:18 via globalnews.ca
  
  There was not a fire ban in Edmonton on Monday, yet Edmonton Fire Rescue Services said it is closely monitoring the fire weather index and revisiting the topic Tuesday morning.
  
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• Edmonton issues fire ban - CTV News Edmonton

  02-05-2023 15:17 via news.google.com
  Edmonton issues fire ban  CTV News Edmonton
  
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• Tickets spike more than 800% in Edmonton's fare evasion crackdown - CBC.ca

  02-05-2023 11:00 via news.google.com
  
  Tickets spike more than 800% in Edmonton's fare evasion crackdown  CBC.ca
  
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• Tickets spike more than 800% in Edmonton's fare evasion crackdown

  02-05-2023 11:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Edmonton's transit peace officers have issued far more tickets and warnings to people who didn't pay in the first part of the year compared to the past four years — a strategy aimed at making the system safer but that critics say targets homeless and vulnerable people.
  
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• What the federal workers' deal means for the future of remote work

  02-05-2023 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Remote work was among the sticking points between the public workers and the federal government, but was left out of the new tentative agreement. "We haven't figured our way through this story yet," one expert said.
  
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• RCMP's recruitment plight could threaten its ability to do its job, advisory board warns

  02-05-2023 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  The RCMP's recruitment situation can be described accurately as a crisis, says the force's independent advisory board — one that could threaten its ability to serve as Canada's national police force.
  
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• Edmonton has 2nd-most police-involved deaths among municipal forces in Canada, database shows

  02-05-2023 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  A new project that aims to shed light on the number of police-involved deaths across Canada was created because police forces across the country do not routinely provide this type of information to the public.
  
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• Edmonton has 2nd-most police-involved deaths among municipal ... - CBC.ca

  02-05-2023 10:00 via news.google.com
  
  Edmonton has 2nd-most police-involved deaths among municipal ...  CBC.ca
  
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• Citizens in every way but one: My ballot box issue is voting rights for permanent residents

  02-05-2023 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Permanent residents are affected by government decisions but barred from taking part in the electoral process. Gurpreet Kaur Bolina is looking for politicians who will change that in Alberta. Her opinion piece is part of a series of personal essays the CBC is running ahead of the Alberta Election.
  
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• Oilers, City of Edmonton make changes to watch parties - CTV News Edmonton

  02-05-2023 09:00 via news.google.com
  Oilers, City of Edmonton make changes to watch parties  CTV News Edmonton
  
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• Fire ban declared for Edmonton effective May 2 - Global News

  02-05-2023 09:00 via news.google.com
  
  Fire ban declared for Edmonton effective May 2  Global News
  
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• Edmonton has 2nd-most police-involved deaths among municipal forces in Canada, database shows - CBC.ca

  02-05-2023 09:00 via news.google.com
  
  Edmonton has 2nd-most police-involved deaths among municipal forces in Canada, database shows  CBC.ca
  
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• Edmonton v. Vegas: Who is Better? - Oilers Nation

  02-05-2023 05:29 via news.google.com
  Edmonton v. Vegas: Who is Better?  Oilers Nation
  
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• Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton: May 1 - Global News

  02-05-2023 04:30 via news.google.com
  
  Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton: May 1  Global News
  
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• Are efforts made to make Edmonton safer working? - Global News

  02-05-2023 03:57 via news.google.com
  Are efforts made to make Edmonton safer working?  Global News
  
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• Worthless warranty: Alberta consumer questions ‘runaround’ from Samsung

  02-05-2023 02:37 via globalnews.ca
  
  An Alberta consumer is warning others to read the warranty and fully understand it before buying a big ticket item after he said he got the runaround from Samsung.
  
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• Growing wildfires west of Edmonton prompt expansion of evacuation orders - Global News

  02-05-2023 02:26 via news.google.com
  Growing wildfires west of Edmonton prompt expansion of evacuation orders  Global News
  
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• Brush fires continue to cause problems as Edmonton deals with hot, dry spring - Edmonton Journal

  02-05-2023 02:00 via news.google.com
  Brush fires continue to cause problems as Edmonton deals with hot, dry spring  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Alberta UCP leader Smith hedges on pursuing defamation lawsuit against CBC over COVID

  02-05-2023 01:48 via globalnews.ca
  
  Smith had given the CBC until Friday to retract and apologize or face further legal action, but a spokesman said Monday it has not seen anything new from Smith's legal team.
  
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• Move to Edmonton? These Canadian cities are the cheapest to buy ... - Daily Hive

  02-05-2023 01:33 via news.google.com
  
  Move to Edmonton? These Canadian cities are the cheapest to buy ...  Daily Hive
  
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• Project progress under Impact Assessment Act remains slow: report

  02-05-2023 01:28 via globalnews.ca
  
  The approvals process for major projects in Canada continues to be slow and cumbersome under revamped environmental assessment legislation, according to a new report.
  
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• Progress made on improving safety in downtown Edmonton, on transit: city, police

  02-05-2023 01:04 via globalnews.ca
  
  The presentation to the committee focused on three areas:  a transit safety plan, Chinatown's recovery and downtown vibrancy.
  
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• Edmonton council eyes $4 million to continue day shelter spaces - Edmonton Journal

  02-05-2023 01:01 via news.google.com
  Edmonton council eyes $4 million to continue day shelter spaces  Edmonton Journal
  
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