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• Edmonton Oilers billboard trolls Golden Knights fans in the streets of Las Vegas - Daily Hive Vancouver

  15-05-2025 23:05 via news.google.com
  Edmonton Oilers billboard trolls Golden Knights fans in the streets of Las Vegas  Daily Hive Vancouver
  
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• First Nation to push ahead with legal challenge of Alberta government’s sovereignty act

  15-05-2025 22:40 via globalnews.ca
  
  The First Nation filed a statement of claim in 2022, but lawyer Robert Hladun says the community put it on pause, hoping for consultation and a resolution with government.
  
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• If you are thinking of drinking and boating this May long weekend, think again

  15-05-2025 22:01 via cbc.ca
  A new provincial program to counter impaired boating will allow fish and wildlife officers to begin administering breathalyzer tests on lakes and rivers in central Alberta for the summer months
  
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• Alberta pilot program to target impaired boaters starting on May long weekend

  15-05-2025 22:01 via cbc.ca
  
  A new provincial program to counter impaired boating will allow fish and wildlife officers to begin administering breathalyzer tests on lakes and rivers in central Alberta for the summer months
  
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• Football field at Commonwealth Stadium now named Play Alberta Field

  15-05-2025 21:48 via cbc.ca
  
  The Edmonton Elks announced Thursday that the football field at Commonwealth Stadium has officially been named to Play Alberta Field. The Elks said the new field naming rights are part of a broader multi-year agreement with Play Alberta
  
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• Edmonton police officer reprimanded for using force on handcuffed man in 2019 arrest

  15-05-2025 21:15 via cbc.ca
  
  Edmonton police Const. Dylan Awid has been reprimanded nearly six years after he kicked a man who was being arrested, then shoved his head into a wall after he was in handcuffs.
  
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• Connor McDavid on Stuart Skinner: 'Hopefully it shuts people up' - Edmonton Journal

  15-05-2025 20:38 via news.google.com
  Connor McDavid on Stuart Skinner: 'Hopefully it shuts people up'  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Strathcona Resources selling Montney assets for $2.84B

  15-05-2025 20:35 via globalnews.ca
  
  The company says once the deals are complete it will be a pure-play heavy oil company.
  
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• CFL adopting 6 rule adjustments for upcoming football season

  15-05-2025 20:06 via globalnews.ca
  
  "These rule tweaks stay true to the spirit of Canadian football, while reinforcing a thrilling product on the field," CFL commissioner Stewart Johnston said in a statement.
  
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• $32K in drugs seized from pickup during traffic stop: police - CTV News

  15-05-2025 19:48 via news.google.com
  $32K in drugs seized from pickup during traffic stop: police  CTV News
  
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• Nearly century-old Edmonton school set to be demolished, replaced with new building

  15-05-2025 19:40 via cbc.ca
  
  A school that has served thousands of students in north-central Edmonton for nearly a century is set to face the wrecking ball. 
  
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• Edmonton Oilers’ depth playing key role in team’s 2025 playoff run

  15-05-2025 19:28 via globalnews.ca
  
  It's the first time in 33 years the Oilers will play in the conference finals in back-to-back campaigns.
  
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• Alberta’s New Democrats Nominate Gurtej Singh Brar for Edmonton-Ellerslie By-Election - Alberta's NDP

  15-05-2025 19:18 via news.google.com
  Alberta’s New Democrats Nominate Gurtej Singh Brar for Edmonton-Ellerslie By-Election  Alberta's NDP
  
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• Edmonton luxury homes' sales surge to start 2025 - Edmonton Journal

  15-05-2025 19:15 via news.google.com
  Edmonton luxury homes' sales surge to start 2025  Edmonton Journal
  
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• 'We have a lot of belief': Edmonton Oilers optimistic for Western Conference final - CBC

  15-05-2025 18:59 via news.google.com
  'We have a lot of belief': Edmonton Oilers optimistic for Western Conference final  CBC
  
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• 'We have a lot of belief': Edmonton Oilers optimistic for Western Conference final

  15-05-2025 18:59 via cbc.ca
  
  The Edmonton Oilers know they weren't the favourites heading into their second-round playoff series against the Golden Knights. It didn't matter.
  
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• Afternoon traffic stop leads to drug seizure in northwest Edmonton - Edmonton Police Service

  15-05-2025 18:49 via news.google.com
  Afternoon traffic stop leads to drug seizure in northwest Edmonton  Edmonton Police Service
  
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• Poilievre 'very disappointed' in government's decision to skip spring budget

  15-05-2025 18:36 via cbc.ca
  
  Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said Thursday he is dismayed that the new Liberal government has decided to forgo a federal budget for now, saying Prime Minister Mark Carney promised Canadians a plan during the election campaign and he should deliver one sooner rather than later.
  
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• Both major parties confirm nominations for undated Edmonton-Ellerslie by-election - CTV News

  15-05-2025 18:35 via news.google.com
  Both major parties confirm nominations for undated Edmonton-Ellerslie by-election  CTV News
  
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• Edmonton Elks, Play Alberta connect on new partnership - Edmonton Elks

  15-05-2025 18:31 via news.google.com
  Edmonton Elks, Play Alberta connect on new partnership  Edmonton Elks
  
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• Edmonton Oilers ‘have a lot of belief’ as they reach NHL Western Conference final

  15-05-2025 17:55 via globalnews.ca
  
  Next up, the Oilers will face the winner of a second-round series between the Winnipeg Jets and the Dallas Stars.
  
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• Alberta government amends referendum bill to address First Nations’ concerns

  15-05-2025 16:59 via globalnews.ca
  
  Justice Minister Mickey Amery said Wednesday the United Conservative Party government has heard concerns from First Nations on how such a referendum might affect treaty rights.
  
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• Tariffs hitting shoppers in Canada and U.S., with some prices set to rise at Loblaw stores, Walmart

  15-05-2025 16:50 via cbc.ca
  
  Loblaw CEO Per Bank said prices for some tariff-affected items are expected to rise as pre-trade war inventory runs out. Meanwhile, Walmart says it's raising prices in American stores due to higher costs because of tariffs.
  
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• While Leafs and Jets melt, Edmonton Oilers keep rising to the occasion - Edmonton Journal

  15-05-2025 16:30 via news.google.com
  While Leafs and Jets melt, Edmonton Oilers keep rising to the occasion  Edmonton Journal
  
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• 3 THINGS: What the playoffs are teaching us about the Edmonton Oilers - Edmonton Journal

  15-05-2025 16:19 via news.google.com
  3 THINGS: What the playoffs are teaching us about the Edmonton Oilers  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Future of Africa Centre's multicultural hub debated at Edmonton executive committee

  15-05-2025 15:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Edmonton city council's executive committee debated the future of the Africa Centre's Multicultural Community Centre on Wednesday.
  
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• Alberta amends referendum bill as First Nations fear it will trample treaty rights

  15-05-2025 14:50 via cbc.ca
  
  Alberta's government has made 11th-hour changes to controversial proposed legislation, declaring that no separation referendum question could threaten First Nations' existing treaty rights.
  
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• Enbridge sells stake in Westcoast pipeline to First Nations group

  15-05-2025 14:41 via cbc.ca
  
  Enbridge Inc. has signed a deal to sell a minority stake in its Westcoast natural gas pipeline system to a group of 36 First Nations in B.C.
  
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• Military vehicles and aircraft en route to Kananaskis, info centre opens ahead of G7

  15-05-2025 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  The 2025 G7 leaders' summit is coming to Kananaskis in June but activity has already begun in preparation for the international event.
  
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• GAME RECAP: Oilers 1, Golden Knights 0 (OT - Game 5) - NHL.com

  15-05-2025 10:46 via news.google.com
  GAME RECAP: Oilers 1, Golden Knights 0 (OT - Game 5)  NHL.com
  
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• Alberta regulator orders oilsands operator to abandon its mining assets 

  15-05-2025 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Calgary-based Sunshine Oilsands Ltd. has been ordered to abandon its operations after repeatedly failing to address problems, including cracked pipelines, leaking tanks and other critical repairs, over almost three years.
  
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• Alberta regulator orders oilsands operator to abandon its assets 

  15-05-2025 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Calgary-based Sunshine Oilsands Ltd. has been ordered to abandon its operations after repeatedly failing to address problems, including cracked pipelines, leaking tanks and other critical repairs, over almost three years.
  
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• Player grades: Revenge for Oilers, unsung forward wins it, Edmonton 1, Vegas, 0 - Edmonton Journal

  15-05-2025 08:33 via news.google.com
  Player grades: Revenge for Oilers, unsung forward wins it, Edmonton 1, Vegas, 0  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Oilers beat Golden Knights 1-0 in OT, in Game 5, to reach W.C. finals

  15-05-2025 08:10 via globalnews.ca
  
  Kasperi Kapanen scored on a scramble in front of the net at 7:14 of overtime, and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Vegas Golden Knights 1-0 in Game 5 on Wednesday night to advance to the Western Conference final for the second year in a row. “I think I’ve just been in the right spot at the...
  
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• Oilers beat Golden Knights 1-0 in OT, in Game 5, to reach W.C. Final

  15-05-2025 08:10 via globalnews.ca
  
  Kasperi Kapanen scored on a scramble in front of the net at 7:14 of overtime, and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Vegas Golden Knights 1-0 in Game 5 on Wednesday night to advance to the Western Conference final for the second year in a row. “I think I’ve just been in the right spot at the...
  
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• Oilers advance to Western Conference final after 1-0 OT win over Golden Knights in Game 5

  15-05-2025 08:10 via globalnews.ca
  Edmonton’s only 1-0 overtime playoff victory occurred in 1997 over the Dallas.
  
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• Oilers headed to Western Conference final after beating Golden Knights 1-0 in OT

  15-05-2025 07:42 via cbc.ca
  
  The Oilers, who last season made it all the way to the Stanley Cup Final before losing in seven games to Florida, will play Dallas or Winnipeg in the next round.
  
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• Sleep tight Vegas: Edmonton Oilers turn lights out on Golden Knights - Edmonton Journal

  15-05-2025 07:26 via news.google.com
  Sleep tight Vegas: Edmonton Oilers turn lights out on Golden Knights  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Alberta inmate missing after alleged forged letter led to her accidental release

  15-05-2025 04:10 via globalnews.ca
  
  Global News has learned the release occurred at the end of April at the Fort Saskatchewan Correctional Centre.
  
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• Alberta non-profit forced to fundraise after being denied grant funding

  15-05-2025 03:33 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Calgary Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre is fundraising to fill a gap of $50,000 in funding which they typically receive through the Canada Summer Jobs Grant program.
  
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• Alberta Wildfire on what to do — and what not to do — as May long weekend approaches

  15-05-2025 02:16 via globalnews.ca
  
  The May long weekend is the kickoff to summer for many Albertans itching to enjoying the outdoors, but it comes at a precarious time in the province's wildfire season.
  
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• Parts of Alberta's personal information protection law ruled unconstitutional

  15-05-2025 02:03 via cbc.ca
  
  Parts of Alberta's personal information protection legislation have been ruled unconstitutional. But the ruling from Court of King's Bench Justice Colin Feasby also upheld an order to stop an American facial recognition company from collecting images of Albertans
  
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• Unsafe Castledowns Pointe condo owners say they’re out thousands of dollars

  15-05-2025 01:58 via globalnews.ca
  
  The building has been fenced off and partially covered by a tarp for almost two years now. Now, condo owners say there's hope they could get some money back soon.
  
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• Alberta’s personal information protection law ruled partly unconstitutional

  15-05-2025 01:41 via globalnews.ca
  
  A judge with Alberta's Court of King's Bench has ruled that parts of the province's personal information protection legislation are unconstitutional.
  
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• Attempted abduction of teenage girl in north Edmonton rattles community - Global News

  15-05-2025 01:37 via news.google.com
  Attempted abduction of teenage girl in north Edmonton rattles community  Global News
  
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• Attempted abduction of teenage girl in north Edmonton rattles community

  15-05-2025 01:37 via globalnews.ca
  
  A suspect in the attempted abduction of a teenage girl near her north Edmonton school is also believed to be the same person spotted naked and masturbating nearby the same week.
  
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• Alberta separatism talk ‘unhelpful’ and driving away investment: ATCO CEO

  15-05-2025 01:30 via globalnews.ca
  
  ATCO CEO Nancy Southern said Asian partners in a major hydrogen project say they won't make final investment decisions unless there is certainty around the separatism question.
  
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• Canada must maximize existing pipeline use before building more: minister

  15-05-2025 00:58 via globalnews.ca
  
  Canadian Culture Minister Steven Guilbeault appeared to contradict Prime Minister Mark Carney's openness to building more pipelines, something western provinces have called for.
  
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• Edmonton police sergeant given reprimand for off-duty impaired driving; fifth such disciplinary case since 2023 - Edmonton Journal

  15-05-2025 00:02 via news.google.com
  Edmonton police sergeant given reprimand for off-duty impaired driving; fifth such disciplinary case since 2023  Edmonton Journal
  
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