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• Shelter-in-place warning enters 2nd day in Calgary neighbourhood after police shot at

  14-03-2024 23:48 via globalnews.ca
  
  Shots rang out on Thursday, prompting a shelter-in-place order.
  
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• Calgary police issue shelter-in-place warning in southeast for shooting incident

  14-03-2024 23:48 via globalnews.ca
  
  Calgary police shared news of the active incident in the north part of the Penbrooke Meadows neighbourhood on social media late Thursday.
  
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• Elks may be looking to sell to private owners after 75 years of community ownership - Edmonton Journal

  14-03-2024 23:45 via news.google.com
  Elks may be looking to sell to private owners after 75 years of community ownership  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Alleged A$AP gang members arrested in northern Alberta

  14-03-2024 23:17 via cbc.ca
  
  Several alleged gang members have been arrested in a northern Alberta community that remains under a state of local emergency that was declared in the face of rising violent crime and addictions issues.
  
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• Pi Day: Edmonton bakeries offer themed pies - CTV News Edmonton

  14-03-2024 22:54 via news.google.com
  
  Pi Day: Edmonton bakeries offer themed pies  CTV News Edmonton
  
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• Alberta to introduce legislation allowing political parties on municipal ballots - Edmonton Journal

  14-03-2024 22:42 via news.google.com
  Alberta to introduce legislation allowing political parties on municipal ballots  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Expert calls Alberta’s latest social studies curriculum draft ‘Eurocentric’

  14-03-2024 22:41 via globalnews.ca
  
  The province of Alberta is making its third attempt at replacing the 20-year-old social studies curriculum currently being taught in elementary schools.
  
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• Edmonton Oil Kings to don camo for Friday’s military appreciation night

  14-03-2024 22:35 via globalnews.ca
  
  The specialty jerseys are part of Oil Kings Military Appreciation game at 7:00 PM at Rogers Place.
  
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• Oil shippers demand explanation from Trans Mountain for massive pipeline cost overruns

  14-03-2024 22:17 via globalnews.ca
  
  A group of oil shippers is seeking a detailed breakdown of the construction costs for the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion, which has ballooned four times its original estimate.
  
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• ‘Paleo 2024’ offers Calgarians ‘really cool’ opportunity for dino lovers

  14-03-2024 22:14 via globalnews.ca
  
  Paleontologist Jon Noad gave a preview of some aspects of 'Paleo 2024' to a group of Grade 3 and 4 students at Colonel Walker School in southeast Calgary.
  
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• Potential drought could affect Albertans at the grocery store

  14-03-2024 22:03 via globalnews.ca
  
  With the high likelihood of Alberta drought on the horizon, its impacts will be felt by Albertans in many ways.
  
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• A$AP gang investigation nets drug and firearms charges: ALERT - Edmonton Journal

  14-03-2024 21:53 via news.google.com
  
  A$AP gang investigation nets drug and firearms charges: ALERT  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Alberta’s premier points to ‘increasing international evidence’ against puberty blockers to support policy

  14-03-2024 21:46 via globalnews.ca
  
  Premier Danielle Smith is doubling down on her government's proposal to ban puberty blockers for youth, referencing a recent decision made by England's National Health Service.
  
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• OHS investigating workplace death at Slave Lake pulp mill

  14-03-2024 21:28 via globalnews.ca
  
  The company that operates Slave Lake Pulp has confirmed to Global News that a contractor was killed at the site on Wednesday.
  
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• Couple assaulted, man, 72, dies, charges now include manslaughter: Edmonton police - Edmonton Journal

  14-03-2024 21:28 via news.google.com
  Couple assaulted, man, 72, dies, charges now include manslaughter: Edmonton police  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Unions caught off guard by Alberta’s move to create independent police force

  14-03-2024 21:14 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees says it was surprised by a bill the United Conservative government introduced Wednesday to create an independent police force.
  
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• Alberta government releases latest draft of new social studies curriculum

  14-03-2024 21:04 via cbc.ca
  
  The Alberta government has released another draft social studies curriculum and outline that proposes to tackle Canadian and global history, ancient civilizations, economics, and the inner workings of political parties.
  
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• Actor from Samson Cree Nation bares all in directorial debut ‘Hey, Viktor!’

  14-03-2024 20:54 via globalnews.ca
  
  The actor from Samson Cree Nation speaks about his directorial debut, "Hey Viktor!", which opens in theatres on Friday.
  
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• Man charged with manslaughter, accused of attacking his mom and dad in central Edmonton

  14-03-2024 20:25 via globalnews.ca
  
  Shawn Dion, 37, has been accused of attacking his parents at a home in central Edmonton, and charged with manslaughter after his father Lawrence later died in hospital.
  
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• Critics say Alberta renewables report contradicts government proposals for industry

  14-03-2024 20:02 via globalnews.ca
  
  That report, released yesterday, concludes renewables pose little threat to Alberta's agriculture or environment and that concerns can be largely addressed with existing rules.
  
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• What to do if you find a fossil in Alberta

  14-03-2024 19:58 via cbc.ca
  
  The Philip J. Currie Museum near Grande Prairie, Alta., regularly invites recreational fossil hunters to bring in their latest finds for identification. Museum curators share their tips about what to do if you find a fossil in Alberta.
  
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• Edmonton Elks looking to sell team after 75 years of community ownership - Global News

  14-03-2024 19:35 via news.google.com
  
  Edmonton Elks looking to sell team after 75 years of community ownership  Global News
  
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• Edmonton Elks explore selling to private owners after 75 years of community ownership

  14-03-2024 19:35 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Elks say that the team's president and the chair of its board provided an update to the CFL's Board of Governors on its ongoing ownership review on Wednesday.
  
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• Alleged Alberta gang members arrested following joint police investigation

  14-03-2024 18:19 via globalnews.ca
  
  A investigation between ALERT Edmonton’s integrated gang enforcement team and RCMP has resulted in the arrests of several people with alleged ties to the A$AP gang.
  
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• Edmonton police ask for tips as they try to find assault suspect

  14-03-2024 18:10 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Edmonton Police Service released a photo of a suspect in an assault investigation on Thursday as they continue to try to find him.
  
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• Top court won't hear appeal of Calgary man found not responsible for killing 5

  14-03-2024 18:00 via cbc.ca
  
  The Supreme Court of Canada will not hear an appeal of a Calgary man who fatally stabbed five young people at a house party nearly a decade ago.
  
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• Inuvik RCMP charge Edmonton man in drug trafficking investigation - Cabin Radio

  14-03-2024 17:46 via news.google.com
  
  Inuvik RCMP charge Edmonton man in drug trafficking investigation  Cabin Radio
  
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• Pedestrian, 37, dies after crossing into path of Edmonton's Capital Line LRT - Edmonton Journal

  14-03-2024 17:39 via news.google.com
  Pedestrian, 37, dies after crossing into path of Edmonton's Capital Line LRT  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Man struck by vehicle, seriously injured while walking in south Edmonton - Global News

  14-03-2024 17:20 via news.google.com
  Man struck by vehicle, seriously injured while walking in south Edmonton  Global News
  
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• Man struck by vehicle, seriously injured while walking in south Edmonton

  14-03-2024 17:20 via globalnews.ca
  
  Edmonton police say a man was walking on the east shoulder of 50th Street just south of 41st Avenue SW Wednesday night when he was struck by a vehicle heading north.
  
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• Man dead after being struck by vehicle while walking along south Edmonton road - Global News

  14-03-2024 17:20 via news.google.com
  Man dead after being struck by vehicle while walking along south Edmonton road  Global News
  
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• Report from Alberta commission finds renewables pose little threat to agriculture, environment

  14-03-2024 17:15 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta's utilities regulator has released a report saying the province's booming renewables industry poses little threat to its agriculture or the environment.
  
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• Edmonton police searching for man after violent assault - CTV News Edmonton

  14-03-2024 17:05 via news.google.com
  
  Edmonton police searching for man after violent assault  CTV News Edmonton
  
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• First Nations in Alberta want Ottawa to classify compound found in oilsands tailings as toxins

  14-03-2024 16:51 via cbc.ca
  
  Two First Nations in Alberta have asked the federal government to examine whether a component of oilsands tailings pond water known to harm fish and other animals should be classed as toxic.
  
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• First Nations in Alberta want Ottawa to classify compound found in oilsands tailings as toxic

  14-03-2024 16:51 via cbc.ca
  
  Two First Nations in Alberta have asked the federal government to examine whether a component of oilsands tailings pond water known to harm fish and other animals should be classed as toxic.
  
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• First Nations want federal government to class oilsands tailings component as toxin

  14-03-2024 16:30 via globalnews.ca
  
  Two First Nations have asked the federal government to examine whether a component of oilsands tailings pond water known to harm fish and other animals should be classed as toxic.
  
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• UPDATE: Edmonton civic union strike delayed until Friday - Edmonton Journal

  14-03-2024 16:29 via news.google.com
  UPDATE: Edmonton civic union strike delayed until Friday  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Strike delayed for thousands of Edmonton city workers - CityNews Edmonton

  14-03-2024 16:10 via news.google.com
  Strike delayed for thousands of Edmonton city workers  CityNews Edmonton
  
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• Strike by thousands of Edmonton city workers delayed - Canada News - Castanet.net

  14-03-2024 16:06 via news.google.com
  
  Strike by thousands of Edmonton city workers delayed - Canada News  Castanet.net
  
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• 'Water allocation and priority': Worst drought in years could lead to Alberta state of emergency - Edmonton Journal

  14-03-2024 16:03 via news.google.com
  'Water allocation and priority': Worst drought in years could lead to Alberta state of emergency  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Edmonton civic worker strike averted until Friday as city, union agree to further bargaining - CBC.ca

  14-03-2024 15:58 via news.google.com
  
  Edmonton civic worker strike averted until Friday as city, union agree to further bargaining  CBC.ca
  
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• Strike by Edmonton city workers postponed 24 hours to Friday morning - Global News

  14-03-2024 15:33 via news.google.com
  Strike by Edmonton city workers postponed 24 hours to Friday morning  Global News
  
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• Here's what services will be affected during the strike by Edmonton library and city workers - CBC.ca

  14-03-2024 15:32 via news.google.com
  
  Here's what services will be affected during the strike by Edmonton library and city workers  CBC.ca
  
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• Harry Rosen to spend $50 million on overhaul, including to relocate flagship Toronto store

  14-03-2024 15:28 via globalnews.ca
  
  Luxury menswear retailer Harry Rosen says it will invest $50 million over the next five years to relocate its flagship store and transform several others.
  
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• Supreme Court won’t hear de Grood appeal of review board decision

  14-03-2024 15:15 via globalnews.ca
  
  On Thursday morning, the Supreme Court dismissed his application for leave.
  
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• Capitals' Darcy Kuemper: Gives up seven in Edmonton - CBS Sports

  14-03-2024 15:12 via news.google.com
  Capitals' Darcy Kuemper: Gives up seven in Edmonton  CBS Sports
  
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• The Edmonton Home And Garden Show Is Next Weekend; And Today We Learn To Go Simple! - CFWE

  14-03-2024 15:05 via news.google.com
  
  The Edmonton Home And Garden Show Is Next Weekend; And Today We Learn To Go Simple!  CFWE
  
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• Teeny-tiny Canadian art makes big splash in Minutiae exhibit

  14-03-2024 15:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Small pieces are showcased in a big way in the new art exhibit Minutiae at the Alberta Craft Council. Take a little look.
  
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• Harry Rosen Announces Flagship Toronto Store Relocation & Edmonton Store Renovation - To Do Canada

  14-03-2024 14:57 via news.google.com
  Harry Rosen Announces Flagship Toronto Store Relocation & Edmonton Store Renovation  To Do Canada
  
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• Edmonton Weather: Wind and clouds and sunshine, oh my! - Edmonton Journal

  14-03-2024 14:47 via news.google.com
  Edmonton Weather: Wind and clouds and sunshine, oh my!  Edmonton Journal
  
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