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• Disability benefits bill receives royal assent as advocates voice ‘cautious hope’

  23-06-2023 23:55 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Disability Benefit Act, also known as Bill C-22, received royal assent on Thursday but won't come into force for about a year.
  
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• Friedman: Edmonton Oilers players wanted to 'break up the Flames ... - Oilers Nation

  23-06-2023 23:45 via news.google.com
  Friedman: Edmonton Oilers players wanted to 'break up the Flames ...  Oilers Nation
  
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• 'We will work together': Edmonton MP optimistic for future of federal-provincial relations - Edmonton Journal

  23-06-2023 23:29 via news.google.com
  'We will work together': Edmonton MP optimistic for future of federal-provincial relations  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Local Edmonton Oilers prospect retires from hockey - Rocky Mountain Outlook

  23-06-2023 23:15 via news.google.com
  
  Local Edmonton Oilers prospect retires from hockey  Rocky Mountain Outlook
  
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• Alberta floods: Rivers receding west of Edmonton, some evacuation orders dropped

  23-06-2023 23:06 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Athabasca, McLeod, Pembina and North Saskatchewan rivers west and northwest of Edmonton are starting to recede after reaching high levels earlier this week.
  
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• Rain causes Edmonton backyard to collapse into infill excavation ... - CTV News Edmonton

  23-06-2023 22:36 via news.google.com
  Rain causes Edmonton backyard to collapse into infill excavation ...  CTV News Edmonton
  
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• High water levels on North Saskatchewan River close trails - Edmonton Journal

  23-06-2023 22:35 via news.google.com
  High water levels on North Saskatchewan River close trails  Edmonton Journal
  
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• 1 month of southwest Anthony Henday Drive bridge closures begins Friday - Global News

  23-06-2023 22:35 via news.google.com
  1 month of southwest Anthony Henday Drive bridge closures begins Friday  Global News
  
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• 1 month of southwest Anthony Henday Drive bridge closures begins Friday

  23-06-2023 22:35 via globalnews.ca
  
  The westbound bridge will close for two weeks and immediately after, the eastbound will close for another two weeks — reducing all traffic to one lane each way across the bridges.
  
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• Former teacher argues ex-girlfriend set him up to be charged for child porn possession

  23-06-2023 22:29 via cbc.ca
  
  Former Spruce Grove, Alta., high school teacher Christopher Giauque argues that child pornography found on his computer may have been planted there by his ex-girlfriend.
  
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• Valley Line LRT worker injured near West Edmonton Mall - CTV News Edmonton

  23-06-2023 22:15 via news.google.com
  Valley Line LRT worker injured near West Edmonton Mall  CTV News Edmonton
  
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• Alberta floods caused coal mine wastewater to run into environment: regulator

  23-06-2023 22:15 via globalnews.ca
  
  The regulator says there were no reported public safety issues and it's monitoring the situation.
  
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• Nasty! Edmonton Oilers had the battle cry of breaking up the Calgary Flames in 2022 playoffs, insider says - Edmonton Journal

  23-06-2023 22:04 via news.google.com
  Nasty! Edmonton Oilers had the battle cry of breaking up the Calgary Flames in 2022 playoffs, insider says  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Would rental-rich Edmonton benefit from office conversions? - Edmonton Journal

  23-06-2023 21:01 via news.google.com
  Would rental-rich Edmonton benefit from office conversions?  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Minister focused on better access to information service amid calls for legislative overhaul

  23-06-2023 20:59 via cbc.ca
  
  The federal minister responsible for the much-criticized access-to-information system says her focus is on improving service amid growing calls to go further and rewrite the transparency law.
  
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• Banff bison population thriving, grows from 16 to 100 in Parks Canada pilot

  23-06-2023 20:20 via globalnews.ca
  
  More than 50 comments were submitted by regular Canadians, environmental and industry groups and First Nations as part of the public consultation on the project.
  
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• A popular Ukrainian vintage fair returns tomorrow in Edmonton | Listed - Daily Hive

  23-06-2023 19:58 via news.google.com
  
  A popular Ukrainian vintage fair returns tomorrow in Edmonton | Listed  Daily Hive
  
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• Leduc company faces 14 charges in relation 2021 workplace death - Edmonton Journal

  23-06-2023 19:27 via news.google.com
  Leduc company faces 14 charges in relation 2021 workplace death  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Lethbridge police issue warning about suspected fentanyl resembling candy bear

  23-06-2023 19:17 via globalnews.ca
  
  'Disguising fentanyl to look like a piece of candy is a significant safety concern given the potential it could be mistaken for something less deadly.'
  
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• 630 CHED host J’lyn Nye awarded Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal - Global News

  23-06-2023 19:08 via news.google.com
  630 CHED host J’lyn Nye awarded Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal  Global News
  
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• 630 CHED host J’lyn Nye awarded Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal

  23-06-2023 19:08 via globalnews.ca
  
  The medal is given to those who have made an outstanding contribution to Alberta, and Nye was recognized for the work she has done supporting military members and their families.
  
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• NHL teams will not wear theme night jerseys after players’ Pride refusals caused distractions

  23-06-2023 18:42 via globalnews.ca
  
  NHL teams won't wear special jerseys for pre-game warmups during themed nights next season.
  
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• Edmonton's Jazz Festival packs the acts into a new five-day extravaganza - Edmonton Journal

  23-06-2023 18:37 via news.google.com
  Edmonton's Jazz Festival packs the acts into a new five-day extravaganza  Edmonton Journal
  
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• 10 of the best independent bookstores in and around Edmonton ... - Daily Hive

  23-06-2023 18:07 via news.google.com
  
  10 of the best independent bookstores in and around Edmonton ...  Daily Hive
  
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• DNA evidence leads to arrest in 26-year-old Edmonton homicide case - Global News

  23-06-2023 17:54 via news.google.com
  DNA evidence leads to arrest in 26-year-old Edmonton homicide case  Global News
  
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• Arbour: Restaurant for shareable plates opens in Edmonton next ... - Daily Hive

  23-06-2023 17:51 via news.google.com
  
  Arbour: Restaurant for shareable plates opens in Edmonton next ...  Daily Hive
  
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• Edmonton International Jazz Festival sure to be a hit with music lovers - Global News

  23-06-2023 17:38 via news.google.com
  Edmonton International Jazz Festival sure to be a hit with music lovers  Global News
  
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• CFL fan Bobby Dubeau begins quest for Guinness World Record in Winnipeg

  23-06-2023 17:06 via globalnews.ca
  
  If Bobby Dubeau of Delta, B.C., executes his game plan to a tee, he'll fly, eat, watch and cheer his way to a Guinness World Record on the afternoon of Sunday, July 9.
  
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• Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton: June 22, 2023 - Global News

  23-06-2023 16:48 via news.google.com
  Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton: June 22, 2023  Global News
  
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• Allen returning to Edmonton to celebrate '93 Grey Cup - Edmonton Elks

  23-06-2023 16:48 via news.google.com
  
  Allen returning to Edmonton to celebrate '93 Grey Cup  Edmonton Elks
  
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• Edmonton Stingers Take On Brampton Honey Badgers in Cross ... - CEBL

  23-06-2023 16:47 via news.google.com
  
  Edmonton Stingers Take On Brampton Honey Badgers in Cross ...  CEBL
  
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• Is Tyler Toffoli Just What The Edmonton Oilers Need? - Oil on Whyte

  23-06-2023 15:13 via news.google.com
  
  Is Tyler Toffoli Just What The Edmonton Oilers Need?  Oil on Whyte
  
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• Former motel transformed into affordable housing in northwestern Alberta hamlet

  23-06-2023 15:00 via cbc.ca
  
  A former motel in a northwestern Alberta hamlet is providing hope and affordable shelter to a growing number of people  experiencing housing insecurity.
  
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• David Staples: What was zero-COVID like? Edmonton teacher trapped in China's living hell speaks out - Edmonton Journal

  23-06-2023 14:19 via news.google.com
  David Staples: What was zero-COVID like? Edmonton teacher trapped in China's living hell speaks out  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Letters, June 23: Edmonton city council oversteps its authority - Edmonton Sun

  23-06-2023 14:06 via news.google.com
  Letters, June 23: Edmonton city council oversteps its authority  Edmonton Sun
  
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• Edmonton man caught with five kilos of meth in Saskatoon drug bust gets jail time - Saskatoon Star-Phoenix

  23-06-2023 14:06 via news.google.com
  Edmonton man caught with five kilos of meth in Saskatoon drug bust gets jail time  Saskatoon Star-Phoenix
  
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• Edmonton: Here's what you need to know about how zoning changes may affect you - Edmonton Journal

  23-06-2023 14:06 via news.google.com
  Edmonton: Here's what you need to know about how zoning changes may affect you  Edmonton Journal
  
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• The Pulse: June 23, 2023 - Taproot Edmonton

  23-06-2023 14:00 via news.google.com
  
  The Pulse: June 23, 2023  Taproot Edmonton
  
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• OHS lays 14 charges against Alberta company in death of worker struck by pipe

  23-06-2023 14:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Alberta Occupational Health and Safety has laid 14 charges against Sonic Coating Solutions Inc., after a 54-year-old worker was fatally struck by pipe in October 2021.
  
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• Glenora Park Retirement Residence opens in Edmonton ... - Daily Commercial News

  23-06-2023 13:15 via news.google.com
  
  Glenora Park Retirement Residence opens in Edmonton ...  Daily Commercial News
  
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• Friday's letters: Why fund bike lanes over snow clearing? - Edmonton Journal

  23-06-2023 13:05 via news.google.com
  Friday's letters: Why fund bike lanes over snow clearing?  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Growing vegetables on a lot of unused spaces

  23-06-2023 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Kingsway Mall is using it's roof to grow vegetables and herbs, all for the benefit of Edmonton's Food Bank.
  
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• Edmonton actor testifies relationship with teen colleague was not exploitative - CBC.ca

  23-06-2023 13:00 via news.google.com
  Edmonton actor testifies relationship with teen colleague was not exploitative  CBC.ca
  
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• Edmonton actor testifies relationship with teen colleague was not exploitative

  23-06-2023 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  An Edmonton actor is on trial for sexual assault and exploitation of a teenage castmate. Patrick Charles Howarth testified Thursday that he was concerned about the girl’s age when they began a relationship.
  
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• What's happening to Canada's farmland?

  23-06-2023 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  CBC News has compiled data on Canada's prime farmland in six charts to show what is happening to an invaluable national resource — and what it means for the future.
  
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• The hiring and unhiring of Dr. Deena Hinshaw warrants answers that we aren't getting

  23-06-2023 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Consequences are spreading after the power play against Alberta's former top public health doctor and her removal from a role supporting Indigenous health.
  
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• How longsword fighting is forging popularity in Kahnawà:ke

  23-06-2023 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Iokennoron McComber brought Adrimento, a historical European martial arts academy, to Kahnawà:ke in 2021. Now, he's offering free classes at a local park to community members interested in learning to duel.
  
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• Players the Edmonton Oilers have been linked to and the chances of ... - Oilers Nation

  23-06-2023 09:55 via news.google.com
  Players the Edmonton Oilers have been linked to and the chances of ...  Oilers Nation
  
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• Edmonton Horticultural Society Garden Tour | various venues ... - To Do Canada

  23-06-2023 05:09 via news.google.com
  
  Edmonton Horticultural Society Garden Tour | various venues ...  To Do Canada
  
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• Jury finds woman guilty of first-degree murder of St. Albert senior

  23-06-2023 02:07 via cbc.ca
  
  Family members of a 75-year-old St. Albert man killed in 2017 cried and embraced one another Thursday as the woman found guilty in his murder was led out of the courtroom.
  
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