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• Jasper wildfire: Parks Canada’s lease system, building rules could delay townsite rebuild

  09-08-2024 23:01 via globalnews.ca
  
  Jasper residents who lost their homes face unique challenges tied to leasing provisions nearly as old as Canada, as well as modern rules dictating what they can and can’t build.
  
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• Missing hiker found deceased after three-day search in Nordegg backcountry - Edmonton Journal

  09-08-2024 22:40 via news.google.com
  Missing hiker found deceased after three-day search in Nordegg backcountry  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Police ID ‘violent and dangerous’ suspect in Surrey shopkeeper burning

  09-08-2024 22:38 via globalnews.ca
  
  Mounties say the suspect, Kalid Yimer, is believed to be in the Lower Mainland or travelling to Alberta.
  
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• Serious crash involving motorcycle shuts down Winterburn Road in west Edmonton

  09-08-2024 22:14 via globalnews.ca
  
  The major collision investigation unit was at the scene at Winterburn Road and 115th Avenue, where a heavily damaged black motorcycle lay in the middle of the intersection.
  
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• Motorcyclist, 35, hospitalized after crash involving cube van on Winterburn Road - Global News Toronto

  09-08-2024 22:14 via news.google.com
  Motorcyclist, 35, hospitalized after crash involving cube van on Winterburn Road  Global News Toronto
  
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• Motorcyclist, 35, hospitalized after crash involving cube van on Winterburn Road

  09-08-2024 22:14 via globalnews.ca
  
  The major collision investigation unit was at the scene at Winterburn Road and 115th Avenue, where a heavily damaged black motorcycle lay in the middle of the intersection.
  
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• Multiple overnight lane closures starting Saturday on Quesnell Bridge - CityNews Edmonton

  09-08-2024 21:46 via news.google.com
  Multiple overnight lane closures starting Saturday on Quesnell Bridge  CityNews Edmonton
  
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• Raft racing, festivals, and sporting events: Here's what's happening this weekend in Edmonton - CTV News Edmonton

  09-08-2024 21:40 via news.google.com
  Raft racing, festivals, and sporting events: Here's what's happening this weekend in Edmonton  CTV News Edmonton
  
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• Alberta manhunt: Person of interest sought, rural residents asked to look for stolen quad

  09-08-2024 21:18 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta RCMP are asking for the public's help to both identify a person of interest in the Rocky View County homicide and keep an eye out for a stolen quad.
  
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• Railways won't have to maintain service in the event of a strike: industrial relations board

  09-08-2024 20:53 via cbc.ca
  
  The Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) says that CN Rail and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) will not be expected to maintain service in the event of a a strike or lockout because rail service is not considered "essential" under the Canada Labour Code.
  
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• CPKC, CN Rail both threaten lockout if labour deal isn't reached by Aug. 22

  09-08-2024 20:53 via cbc.ca
  
  CN Rail is formally calling on the federal government to deploy binding arbitration in the company's dispute with Teamsters Canada as the rail sector faces the threat of labour action within two weeks.
  
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• CN Rail calls for binding arbitration in labour dispute, threatens lockout

  09-08-2024 20:53 via cbc.ca
  
  CN Rail is formally calling on the federal government to deploy binding arbitration in the company's dispute with Teamsters Canada as the rail sector faces the threat of labour action within two weeks.
  
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• Edmonton Folk Fest goers excited over LRT accessibility to event - CityNews Edmonton

  09-08-2024 20:01 via news.google.com
  Edmonton Folk Fest goers excited over LRT accessibility to event  CityNews Edmonton
  
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• Part of Winterburn Road closed after serious crash: police - CTV News Edmonton

  09-08-2024 19:20 via news.google.com
  Part of Winterburn Road closed after serious crash: police  CTV News Edmonton
  
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• The City of Calgary is considering replacing the water pipe that ruptured

  09-08-2024 19:16 via globalnews.ca
  
  Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek says the city is considering ways to strengthen a key water main for the long term, including replacing it altogether. 
  
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• City-funded overdose prevention teams losing funding next week - CityNews Edmonton

  09-08-2024 19:16 via news.google.com
  City-funded overdose prevention teams losing funding next week  CityNews Edmonton
  
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• 'High rate of speed': Leduc motorcyclist dead after colliding with guardrail - Edmonton Journal

  09-08-2024 19:15 via news.google.com
  'High rate of speed': Leduc motorcyclist dead after colliding with guardrail  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Highway 16 traffic flowing once again through fire-ravaged Jasper National Park

  09-08-2024 19:13 via globalnews.ca
  
  Parks Canada said Highway 16 is open daily from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., but that could change depending on fire behaviour and operational needs.
  
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• ‘Freedom Convoy’ organizer Pat King in court after alleged bail breach

  09-08-2024 19:02 via globalnews.ca
  
  Pat King, who lives in Alberta, flew to Ottawa last week to turn himself in to police after learning of the allegations and he has remained in custody ever since.
  
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• Motorcyclist killed in south Edmonton, RCMP looking to speak to second rider - CityNews Edmonton

  09-08-2024 19:01 via news.google.com
  Motorcyclist killed in south Edmonton, RCMP looking to speak to second rider  CityNews Edmonton
  
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• Micromobility zones expanding in Edmonton, Alberta - Mass Transit Magazine

  09-08-2024 18:40 via news.google.com
  Micromobility zones expanding in Edmonton, Alberta  Mass Transit Magazine
  
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• Crash on Highway 1 kills U.S. driver near Field, B.C.

  09-08-2024 18:35 via globalnews.ca
  
  RCMP said the two-vehicle crash involved a pick-up truck carrying two people from the United States and a minivan with three people from Alberta.
  
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• Edmonton Oilers left the door ‘wide-open’ for Oscar Klefbom to be a scout - Oilers Nation

  09-08-2024 18:19 via news.google.com
  Edmonton Oilers left the door ‘wide-open’ for Oscar Klefbom to be a scout  Oilers Nation
  
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• Andre De Grasse leads Canada's 4x100m relay team to stunning Olympic gold medal

  09-08-2024 17:17 via cbc.ca
  
  Canada's men's 4x100-metre relay team has claimed the Olympic gold medal in stunning fashion at Stade de France on Friday.
  
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• Frozen shredded coconut recalled in Canada over salmonella risk

  09-08-2024 16:48 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued the recall on Thursday for Hải Yến Ocean Swallow brand’s frozen shredded young coconut.
  
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• ’Extra hoops’: Parks Canada’s lease system, building rules could delay Jasper rebuild - Edmonton Journal

  09-08-2024 16:21 via news.google.com
  ’Extra hoops’: Parks Canada’s lease system, building rules could delay Jasper rebuild  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Lease system, building rules in Jasper National Park could hamper wildfire rebuild

  09-08-2024 15:51 via cbc.ca
  
  Residents of Jasper, Alta., who lost their homes in last month's wildfire face unique rebuilding challenges tied to leasing provisions nearly as old as Canada.
  
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• Edmonton weather: Sunny skies and light winds make city go something something - Edmonton Journal

  09-08-2024 15:51 via news.google.com
  Edmonton weather: Sunny skies and light winds make city go something something  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Josh Classen's forecast: Warming trend ramps up - CTV News Edmonton

  09-08-2024 15:00 via news.google.com
  Josh Classen's forecast: Warming trend ramps up  CTV News Edmonton
  
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• Unemployment rate unchanged in July, though jobless rate for young people continued to rise

  09-08-2024 14:35 via cbc.ca
  
  Canada's economy shed 2,800 jobs in July while the unemployment rate was unchanged at 6.4 per cent, Statistics Canada said on Friday.
  
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• Former Edmonton Oilers D Oscar Klefbom announces retirement at age 31 - TSN

  09-08-2024 13:36 via news.google.com
  Former Edmonton Oilers D Oscar Klefbom announces retirement at age 31  TSN
  
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• Kia Cold Lake sold to Edmonton based Kross Auto Group - Lakeland Connect

  09-08-2024 12:25 via news.google.com
  Kia Cold Lake sold to Edmonton based Kross Auto Group  Lakeland Connect
  
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• Edmonton Weekend Forecast: Mild Weather with a Touch of Drama - Net Newsledger

  09-08-2024 12:22 via news.google.com
  Edmonton Weekend Forecast: Mild Weather with a Touch of Drama  Net Newsledger
  
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• Friday's letters: Fed up with downtown disorder - Edmonton Journal

  09-08-2024 12:08 via news.google.com
  Friday's letters: Fed up with downtown disorder  Edmonton Journal
  
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• The cheers and jeers of Danielle Smith's private party summer

  09-08-2024 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  The premier, facing a leadership review this fall, is touring Alberta to hear what the UCP grassroots wants. Among the wishes: a pension plan and a crackdown on vaccines.
  
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• These Edmonton Oilers "B" prospects have a common attribute: no fun to play against - Edmonton Journal

  09-08-2024 09:27 via news.google.com
  These Edmonton Oilers "B" prospects have a common attribute: no fun to play against  Edmonton Journal
  
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• CTV News Edmonton at 11:30 for Thursday, August 8, 2024 - CTV News Edmonton

  09-08-2024 08:43 via news.google.com
  CTV News Edmonton at 11:30 for Thursday, August 8, 2024  CTV News Edmonton
  
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• City of Edmonton-funded overdose prevention teams losing funding next week - CityNews Edmonton

  09-08-2024 08:39 via news.google.com
  City of Edmonton-funded overdose prevention teams losing funding next week  CityNews Edmonton
  
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• Missing man may be in Edmonton: EPS - HeartlandNews.ca

  09-08-2024 06:42 via news.google.com
  Missing man may be in Edmonton: EPS  HeartlandNews.ca
  
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• EDMONTON CATHOLIC SCHOOLS Theresa Antonakis named Principal of the Year - Education News Canada

  09-08-2024 06:00 via news.google.com
  EDMONTON CATHOLIC SCHOOLS Theresa Antonakis named Principal of the Year  Education News Canada
  
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• Edmonton expanding e-scooter zones - CTV News Edmonton

  09-08-2024 05:22 via news.google.com
  Edmonton expanding e-scooter zones  CTV News Edmonton
  
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• CTV News Edmonton at Five for Thursday, August 8, 2024 - CTV News Edmonton

  09-08-2024 05:06 via news.google.com
  CTV News Edmonton at Five for Thursday, August 8, 2024  CTV News Edmonton
  
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• Hundreds of long-COVID sufferers affected as AHS abruptly closes outpatient program

  09-08-2024 04:03 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta Health Services confirms it is concluding its long-COVID outpatient program much to the disappointment and frustration of Alberta patients suffering from symptoms.
  
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• ‘I was horrified’: Kia owner says she was dismissed over oil consumption issue. Now she needs a new engine

  09-08-2024 03:50 via globalnews.ca
  
  Jill St. Marie says she kept topping up the oil and thought she had a fix until she says her vehicle started losing power uphill.
  
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• ‘I’m heartbroken’: Wood carver hopes to get tools back after long weekend theft

  09-08-2024 03:49 via globalnews.ca
  
  Calgary artist Adam Baker lost $4,000 in tools to thieves over the long weekend. Baker uses chainsaws and other equipment to carve animals from wood.
  
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• Calgary braces for upcoming Bearspaw feeder main construction: ‘I’m not happy about it’

  09-08-2024 03:45 via globalnews.ca
  
  The bulk of the concerning sections of pipe run under 33rd Avenue N.W. in Bowness, with others detected along Parkdale Boulevard and 16 Avenue N.W.
  
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• Alberta firefighter who died fighting Jasper wildfire identified

  09-08-2024 03:40 via cbc.ca
  
  In social media posts, family and friends say 24-year-old Morgan Kitchen of Calgary was the firefighter who died near Jasper, Alta., after being severely injured by a falling tree.
  
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• Northern Hail Project researching intense Calgary storm

  09-08-2024 03:39 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Northern Hail Project is the first of its kind to study high-impact hail events after chunks of ice as big as baseballs pelted parts of the Calgary area this week.
  
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• Event organizers battle severe weather impacting festivals in Edmonton - CBC.ca

  09-08-2024 03:28 via news.google.com
  Event organizers battle severe weather impacting festivals in Edmonton  CBC.ca
  
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• Event organizers battle severe weather impacting festivals in Edmonton

  09-08-2024 03:28 via cbc.ca
  
  From rain storms and heat waves to strong winds, festival organizers are facing challenges due to severe weather conditions.
  
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