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• Spirit of Edmonton is Grey Cup party-central

  23-11-2018 02:19 via globalnews.ca
  Every year, thousands of football fans travel the country to take in the Grey Cup festivities. One destination that’s high on the list is Spirit of Edmonton. Gerry Haracsi tells us all about it.
  
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• Gibbons, Alta. residents vote by a large majority to remain a town

  26-06-2026 21:48 via globalnews.ca
  
  Residents of the town of Gibbons, Alta., have voted by a large majority to remain a town, rejecting the idea of dissolving into a hamlet governed by Sturgeon Country.
  
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• Oil prices plummet on hopes of increased supply, high gasoline prices persist

  26-06-2026 21:24 via globalnews.ca
  
  The pause in hostilities between the U.S. and Iran has led to a decline in future oil prices, but industry analysts say it will take time to trickle down to lower gasoline prices.
  
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• Edmonton, central Alberta expected to get drenched with up to 70 mm of rain

  26-06-2026 20:37 via cbc.ca
  
  After weeks of water-logged weather, communities in the Edmonton region and across central Alberta are again bracing for another severe rainstorm.
  
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• Gibbons residents vote in favour of remaining a town

  26-06-2026 19:53 via cbc.ca
  
  The people of Gibbons, Alta., have cast their vote to remain a town by a vote of 68.5 per cent to 31.5 per cent.
  
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• Sherritt shutting down Fort Saskatchewan, Alta., refinery as feed from Moa mine in Cuba runs out

  26-06-2026 18:49 via cbc.ca
  
  Sherritt International Corp. is shutting down operations at its refinery in Fort Saskatchewan, Alta., after running out of the feed inventory it receives from its Moa mine in Cuba.
  
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• Police misconduct information must be disclosed in criminal case, Supreme Court says

  26-06-2026 18:06 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that details about an Edmonton police officer's past misconduct need to be disclosed in the case against a man he helped investigate.
  
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• Live coverage of the 90th annual Ponoka Stampede parade

  26-06-2026 18:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Welcome to CBC's live coverage of the Ponoka Stampede Parade, as the event marks its 90th year. From prize horses and floats to cowboy hats and chuckwagon races, we'll bring you a snapshot of how the Alberta town embraces its rodeo roots.
  
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• Sherritt shutting down Alberta refinery as feed from Moa mine in Cuba runs out

  26-06-2026 17:47 via globalnews.ca
  
  Sherritt International has shut down its Alberta refinery after running out of feed from its Cuba mine, as the company faces operational and financial challenges.
  
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• Christensen embraces CFL visit to Kelowna

  26-06-2026 16:33 via globalnews.ca
  
  The B.C. Lions have touched down in Jay Christensen's backyard, bringing his football career full circle.
  
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• Former Alberta doctor again ordered to stop ‘cancer coaching’ as appeal bid rejected

  26-06-2026 14:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Alberta’s highest court has barred a former Edmonton physician from launching an appeal against court-ordered sanctions that prohibit him from practising medicine or implying he’s licensed to care for any patient in the province.
  
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• Christine Sinclair, Michael J. Fox promoted to Order of Canada's highest level

  26-06-2026 14:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Recently appointed Gov. Gen. Louise Arbour on Friday added 56 new Canadians to what is considered the country's highest civilian honour.
  
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• Multinational contractors managing Alberta’s new disability employment system: documents

  26-06-2026 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Procurement documents posted online revealed the identity of 'prime contractors' which will oversee the new Alberta Disability Assistance Program and refer clients to existing employment agencies.
  
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• Maple Leafs or not, Yukon's Gavin McKenna set to make hockey history in NHL draft

  26-06-2026 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  McKenna is projected to be the first overall selection at this year's draft, which happens on Friday. That means the 18-year-oldcould be headed to Toronto.
  
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• Alberta promising better care for cancer patients amid ongoing concerns about waits

  26-06-2026 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  The Alberta government says it is working to improve access to cancer care with a new 10-year strategic plan. It comes amid new cancer cases rising, health systems coming under increasing strain, and ongoing concerns over long waits for key cancer surgeries.
  
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• Neighbour shaken after police search Alberta apartment linked to Montreal shooting

  26-06-2026 12:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  The search came a day after a man who lived in the complex was linked to the midday shooting that left a Montreal police officer and a bystander dead.
  
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• Energy minister to name 5 priority power-line projects for federal backing today

  26-06-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  The federal government is expected to announce on Friday that it will prioritize infrastructure upgrades that allow provinces to share excess electricity more cheaply and easily.
  
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• Fajardo's last-minute TD toss leads Edmonton Elks to 23-18 win over Winnipeg Blue Bombers

  26-06-2026 06:13 via cbc.ca
  
  Edmonton quarterback Cody Fajardo led the Elks on a late touchdown drive in a 23-18 victory over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers before a sold-out crowd of 32,343 at Princess Auto Stadium on Thursday night.
  
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• Edmonton Elks beat Blue Bombers 23-18

  26-06-2026 06:01 via globalnews.ca
  
  Edmonton quarterback Cody Fajardo led the Elks on a late touchdown drive in a 23-18 victory over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers before a sold-out crowd of 32,343 at Princess Auto Stadium on Thursday night.
  
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• Summer skiing at Sunshine Village draws skiers from Alberta and beyond

  26-06-2026 03:03 via globalnews.ca
  
  Skiers from all over North America have come to take advantage of skiing in shorts and a T-shirt just a week before the Calgary Stampede.
  
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• High Level Bridge sidewalk closed after heavy rain erodes riverbank slope

  26-06-2026 02:09 via globalnews.ca
  
  Recent heavy rainfall has caused riverbank instability at the southeast side of the High Level Bridge, where the slope next to the east sidewalk wooden guardrail has failed.
  
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• Renovations complete on 882 affordable housing units in Edmonton

  26-06-2026 02:06 via globalnews.ca
  
  Renovations to affordable townhomes built in the 1960s and 1970s took place over the past three years, with upgrades like new hot water tanks and foundation fixes.
  
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• Crackdown on unlicensed downtown Edmonton parking lots looms

  26-06-2026 01:59 via cbc.ca
  
  The parking lots made headlines a few years ago because 90 per cent of those in central neighbourhoods were operating without a permit. Now the time for voluntary compliance is over.
  
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• WILDNorth warns public to think twice before ‘rescuing’ baby animals

  26-06-2026 01:06 via globalnews.ca
  
  The WILDNorth Rehabilitation Centre takes in more than 4,000 orphaned, abandoned or injured animals every year — wards the staff say didn't all necessarily need to end up there.
  
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• Calgary mayor says Stampede noise debate is over, despite premier’s demand

  26-06-2026 00:38 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Alberta government has given the City of Calgary a Tuesday deadline to rethink its rules over Stampede concert noise, but Mayor Jeromy Farkas says a decision has been made.
  
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• Montreal names Brendan Gallagher ‘honorary citizen’ as player departs Canadiens

  26-06-2026 00:16 via globalnews.ca
  
  Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada presented the honour to the 34-year-old, who spent 14 seasons with the Canadiens and has long been a prominent figure in the city.
  
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• E-scooter injuries can be deadly, debilitating — and they're on the rise, Alberta doctors warn

  25-06-2026 23:26 via cbc.ca
  
  The number of Albertans visiting emergency rooms and urgent care centres due to electric scooter incidents is growing steadily, with children’s hospitals seeing the sharpest increases.
  
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• Alberta man, charged with sex crimes against girls, was twice released from custody

  25-06-2026 22:35 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Grande Prairie man is accused of sexual assault, harassment, assault while choking, abduction, forcible confinement and more, involving four girls — one, as young as 12.
  
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• Did Canada luck out with its World Cup playoff matchup?

  25-06-2026 22:24 via cbc.ca
  
  CBC Sports' daily newsletter assesses Canada's chances against South Africa in the World Cup knockout stage this Sunday at 3 p.m. ET.
  
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• Skijor no more: Banff says so long to skijoring events as popularity strains townsite

  25-06-2026 22:21 via globalnews.ca
  
  The town of Banff says skijoring will no longer be part of the Rocky Mountain town's annual winter festival because the crowds attending the event have become too big.
  
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