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• Edmonton Oilers sign mystery defenceman to 2-year deal - Edmonton Journal

  02-05-2025 23:45 via news.google.com
  Edmonton Oilers sign mystery defenceman to 2-year deal  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Shopping, shows and sunshine: Here’s what’s happening in and around Edmonton this weekend - CTV News

  02-05-2025 23:42 via news.google.com
  Shopping, shows and sunshine: Here’s what’s happening in and around Edmonton this weekend  CTV News
  
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• 'Disproportionately punish Canadians': Book industry worries about the possibility of tariffs in trade war - Edmonton Journal

  02-05-2025 23:41 via news.google.com
  'Disproportionately punish Canadians': Book industry worries about the possibility of tariffs in trade war  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Jasper recovery efforts continue as insurers finish clearing debris left by 2024 wildfire

  02-05-2025 23:28 via cbc.ca
  
  Jasper, Alta., is one step closer to full recovery, as Alberta insurers have cleared up debris left by the 2024 wildfire. Now, residential and commercial lots can start to apply for development permits to rebuild.
  
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• StatsCan data suggests rural crime rates consistently higher than urban

  02-05-2025 23:08 via cbc.ca
  
  Crime rates in rural communities are consistently higher than in urban centres, suggests new data presented in a Statistics Canada report — a long-term trend one criminologist says is unsurprising.
  
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• TRANSACTIONS: Elks make roster moves prior to Rookie Camp - Edmonton Elks

  02-05-2025 23:02 via news.google.com
  TRANSACTIONS: Elks make roster moves prior to Rookie Camp  Edmonton Elks
  
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• Alberta's measles case count surges above 200

  02-05-2025 22:50 via cbc.ca
  
  On Friday, the province's case count increased by 17, bringing the overall total to 210.
  
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• ‘Stains, rips and tears’: Alberta government defends $280K carpet in Smith’s office

  02-05-2025 22:34 via globalnews.ca
  
  The government says the previous carpet in the 6,500 square foot legislature space was more than 20 years old and riddled with rips and stains.
  
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• Alberta government defends spending $280K on replacing rug in premier’s office

  02-05-2025 22:34 via globalnews.ca
  
  The government says the previous carpet in the 6,500 square foot legislature space was more than 20 years old and riddled with rips and stains.
  
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• Murder charge laid in west Edmonton shooting death - Global News

  02-05-2025 22:25 via news.google.com
  Murder charge laid in west Edmonton shooting death  Global News
  
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• Murder charge laid in west Edmonton shooting death

  02-05-2025 22:25 via globalnews.ca
  
  Emanuelle Moraga, 33, of Saskatoon died of multiple gunshot wounds and was found dead inside a vehicle near 56 Avenue and 199 Street.
  
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• Fire restriction issued for Leduc County due to wildfire risk - Edmonton Journal

  02-05-2025 22:25 via news.google.com
  Fire restriction issued for Leduc County due to wildfire risk  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Fatality inquiry recommends more mental health resources at Edmonton Remand Centre after inmate died pleading for addictions treatment - Edmonton Journal

  02-05-2025 22:14 via news.google.com
  Fatality inquiry recommends more mental health resources at Edmonton Remand Centre after inmate died pleading for addictions treatment  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Alberta reports 17 more cases of measles, bringing total to more than 200

  02-05-2025 22:07 via globalnews.ca
  
  Measles symptoms include fever, coughing, a runny nose, red eyes and a blotchy, red rash that appears three to seven days after the fever starts.
  
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• RELEASE: Oilers sign Regula to two-year extension - NHL.com

  02-05-2025 21:59 via news.google.com
  RELEASE: Oilers sign Regula to two-year extension  NHL.com
  
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• WestJet assesses operations in Fort St. John, B.C. due to wildfire burning in the area

  02-05-2025 21:52 via globalnews.ca
  
  Fire crews, two helicopters and an air tanker group were working on the fire.
  
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• Man charged with second-degree murder in West Edmonton homicide - CityNews Edmonton

  02-05-2025 21:49 via news.google.com
  Man charged with second-degree murder in West Edmonton homicide  CityNews Edmonton
  
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• 21-year-old charged in shooting death of Saskatoon man in west Edmonton - CTV News

  02-05-2025 21:25 via news.google.com
  21-year-old charged in shooting death of Saskatoon man in west Edmonton  CTV News
  
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• Edmonton to host 80th anniversary of Netherlands liberation Sunday - Edmonton Journal

  02-05-2025 21:02 via news.google.com
  Edmonton to host 80th anniversary of Netherlands liberation Sunday  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Oilers’ offence firing on all cylinders heading into series against Golden Knights

  02-05-2025 21:01 via globalnews.ca
  
  The teams last met in the post-season in 2023 when the Knights eliminated the Oilers in six games in the second round en route to winning the Stanley Cup.
  
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• Hockey Canada names first 15 players to roster for world championship as tournament approaches

  02-05-2025 19:56 via globalnews.ca
  
  Canada opens its tournament May 10 against Slovenia in Stockholm.
  
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• Poilievre to run for Alberta seat after MP-elect Damien Kurek agrees to step down

  02-05-2025 19:38 via cbc.ca
  
  Conservative MP-elect Damien Kurek says he will resign his Alberta seat so Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre can run in a forthcoming byelection.
  
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• Poilievre to run for Alberta seat after MP Damien Kurek agrees to step down

  02-05-2025 19:38 via cbc.ca
  
  Conservative MP Damien Kurek says he will resign his Alberta seat so Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre can run in a forthcoming byelection.
  
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• From rusty, limping mess to series winners, Edmonton Oilers are back - Edmonton Journal

  02-05-2025 19:30 via news.google.com
  From rusty, limping mess to series winners, Edmonton Oilers are back  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Conservative MP will resign Alberta riding so Poilievre can run again

  02-05-2025 19:12 via globalnews.ca
  
  The resignation of Battle River-Crowfoot MP-elect Damien Kurek, who has held the seat since 2019, will allow Poilievre to run in a future by-election.
  
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• Conservative MP will resign Alberta riding so Pierre Poilievre can run again

  02-05-2025 19:12 via globalnews.ca
  
  The resignation of Battle River-Crowfoot MP-elect Damien Kurek, who has held the seat since 2019, will allow Poilievre to run in a future by-election.
  
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• Pickard to backstop Oilers after advancing to 2nd round over Los Angeles Kings

  02-05-2025 19:11 via cbc.ca
  
  Calvin Pickard was brought off the bench halfway through the playoff series. He is now the only goalie with a 4-0 record.
  
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• Tyler Mazereeuw named Canadian Elite Basketball League’s new president

  02-05-2025 19:04 via globalnews.ca
  
  Tyler Mazereeuw was with the CFL for 12 years, most recently serving as chief commercial officer for the league.
  
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• Sean Monahan named Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy finalist, along with Fleury, Landeskog

  02-05-2025 19:04 via globalnews.ca
  
  Sean Monahan signed with Columbus to reunite with Johnny Gaudreau after the two were teammates for nine seasons with the Calgary Flames. However, that tragically never transpired.
  
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• StatsCan data suggests rural crime rates consistently higher than in urban centres

  02-05-2025 18:36 via globalnews.ca
  
  In 2023, Saskatchewan's rural crime rates were 68 per cent higher than urban areas, the report said.
  
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• Man, 22, dead after serious collision in Fort McMurray

  02-05-2025 18:35 via cbc.ca
  
  A 22-year-old man is dead following a serious motor vehicle collision in Fort McMurray, Alta., Thursday night.
  
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• Imperial Oil says cold weather crimped Kearl oilsands mine output in Q1

  02-05-2025 18:19 via globalnews.ca
  
  The mine, owned by Imperial and its majority owner ExxonMobil, churned out 256,000 barrels per day during the first three months of the year, down from 277,000 a year earlier.
  
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• Imperial Oil reports 1st-quarter profit up from last year as revenues increase

  02-05-2025 18:19 via globalnews.ca
  
  Imperial says upstream production in the quarter averaged 418,000 gross oil-equivalent barrels per day.
  
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• Inadequate care at Edmonton jail has inmates 'falling through the cracks,' inquiry finds

  02-05-2025 18:06 via cbc.ca
  
  Canada’s largest jail is again facing calls to improve mental health care for inmates following an investigation into the death of a 23-year-old man who died by suicide inside his cell.
  
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• King Charles will visit Canada, deliver throne speech to open Parliament

  02-05-2025 17:55 via cbc.ca
  
  King Charles will travel to Canada later this month and deliver the speech from the throne on May 27, it was announced Friday.
  
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• King Charles to travel to Canada, deliver throne speech

  02-05-2025 17:55 via cbc.ca
  
  King Charles will travel to Canada later this month and deliver the speech from the throne on May 27, it was announced Friday.
  
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• Calvin Pickard comes off bench to help Oilers reach 2nd round of playoffs

  02-05-2025 17:45 via globalnews.ca
  
  Calvin Pickard got into 23 games with the Oilers in 2023-24, but his 31 starts this season were the most since his last season with Colorado.
  
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• Edmonton Oilers depth players came up big in series win with Connor Brown leading the way - Edmonton Journal

  02-05-2025 16:24 via news.google.com
  Edmonton Oilers depth players came up big in series win with Connor Brown leading the way  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Edmonton Oilers, Vegas Golden Knights clash in battle of last two Western Conference Champions - TSN

  02-05-2025 15:19 via news.google.com
  Edmonton Oilers, Vegas Golden Knights clash in battle of last two Western Conference Champions  TSN
  
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• Much of northern Alberta under fire bans, restrictions as province faces hot, dry weather

  02-05-2025 14:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Warm, dry weather in the forecast for northern Alberta this weekend has prompted wildfire officials to prepare for what could be a busy stretch.
  
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• Pickard comes off the bench to backstop Edmonton Oilers to second round of playoffs - TSN

  02-05-2025 13:01 via news.google.com
  Pickard comes off the bench to backstop Edmonton Oilers to second round of playoffs  TSN
  
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• After Liberal win, can Carney bridge longstanding divides with the West?

  02-05-2025 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  In the wake of Mark Carney’s election win, several provincial leaders are calling for a political “reset” in how Ottawa engages with the West — particularly in Alberta and Saskatchewan, where grievances over federal decision-making run deep.
  
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• Western secession is all the rage. How would an independent West fare economically?

  02-05-2025 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Separatist sentiment is growing in Western Canada. In a world where the West could peacefully negotiate its way into separation, could its economy thrive once freed from obligations to the rest of Canada? 
  
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• Player grades: Oilers amazing win to win amazing series over Kings - Edmonton Journal

  02-05-2025 08:38 via news.google.com
  Player grades: Oilers amazing win to win amazing series over Kings  Edmonton Journal
  
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• King Slayers do it again! Edmonton Oilers bury L.A. for a fourth time - Edmonton Journal

  02-05-2025 08:33 via news.google.com
  King Slayers do it again! Edmonton Oilers bury L.A. for a fourth time  Edmonton Journal
  
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• GAME RECAP: Oilers 6, Kings 4 (Game 6) - NHL.com

  02-05-2025 08:01 via news.google.com
  GAME RECAP: Oilers 6, Kings 4 (Game 6)  NHL.com
  
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• Oilers top Kings 6-4 to advance to second round of NHL playoffs

  02-05-2025 08:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  Connor Brown had a goal and two assists as the Edmonton Oilers punched their ticket through to the second round of the playoffs with a wild 6-4 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday. “There’s a high sense of belief we’re never out of a game, we’re never out of a series; we showed that last...
  
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• Edmonton Oilers advance to 2nd round with 6-4 win over Los Angeles Kings - CBC

  02-05-2025 07:35 via news.google.com
  Edmonton Oilers advance to 2nd round with 6-4 win over Los Angeles Kings  CBC
  
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• Edmonton Oilers advance to 2nd round with 6-4 win over Los Angeles Kings

  02-05-2025 07:35 via cbc.ca
  
  Connor Brown had a goal and two assists as the Edmonton Oilers punched their ticket through to the second round of the playoffs with a wild 6-4 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday.
  
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• Oilers Eliminate Kings for Fourth Consecutive Season - Sports Illustrated

  02-05-2025 06:56 via news.google.com
  Oilers Eliminate Kings for Fourth Consecutive Season  Sports Illustrated
  
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