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• Highway 63 reopens one lane in both directions after liquid condensate spill

  27-05-2017 23:59 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  RCMP have reopened Highway 63 in both directions where a semi-trailer rolled Friday, spilling natural gas condensate.
  However, traffic is reduced to one lane in each direction at two sites near Boyle as clean-up crews contain the spill and tidy up from collisions.
  The driver of a semi-trailer hauling the hydrocarbons lost control Friday, and the truck rolled across the centre median, according to police. No one was injured.
  Initially, workers shut down the highway to keep the public out of a 300
  
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• Julia Lipscombe: Family feeling recharged after technology break at mountain resort

  27-05-2017 19:17 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Escaping to Mount Engadine Lodge for a screen-free getaway recharged all of our batteries.
  My nine-year-old and seven-year-old stepsons are extremely active. They love sports of all kinds and often are bike-riding and scootering and slack-lining in the backyard. They definitely get more than the recommended amount of exercise per day.
  But, they also love their electronics, especially their iPads.
  iPads are great. And I don’t mind them watching TV shows on them or cutting their own YouTube
  
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• Social Seen: Art and Sole

  27-05-2017 19:16 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Codie McLachlan hits some of our city’s best bashes to snap photos for our weekly Social Seen column. He is an Edmonton photojournalist.
  Email your event suggestions to [email protected] or tweet Codie at @fotocodie. Follow Codie on Instagram (@fotocodie) and Facebook (facebook.com/fotocodie)
  Art and Sole
  Where: TransAlta Arts Barns
  When: May 18
  Who: Citie Ballet
  What: An evening of locally-inspired foot fashion in support of Ci
  
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• Talk Therapy proves entertaining in Varscona season opener

  27-05-2017 19:15 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  If a dark stranger wearing an odd hat promised you a hot tip on the future, what would you want to know?
  Obviously nobody wants to hear about a dramatic weight gain, or the series of alarming on-line dating experience yet to come. But the stakes as we move forward are often more subtle. What of contentment? Will it ever return?
  Such questions are at the heart of the latest Teatro La Quindicina production gracing the stage as The Salon of the Talking Turk begins its
  
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• Highway 63 partially reopens after liquid condensate spill

  27-05-2017 17:54 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  RCMP have reopened the southbound lane of Highway 63 where a semi-trailer rolled Friday, spilling natural gas condensate.
  However, northbound traffic near Boyle is still blocked Saturday morning as clean-up crews contain the spill.
  The driver of a semi-trailer hauling the hydrocarbons lost control Friday, and the truck rolled across the centre median, according to police. No one was injured.
  Initially, workers shut down the highway to keep the public out of a 300-metre perimeter for the mop up.
  
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• Paula Simons: Electoral Boundaries Commission report is overdue justice for Edmonton

  27-05-2017 16:56 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  “Alberta is no longer rural.” 
  That is a blunt assessment of Alberta’s Electoral Boundaries Commission.
  On Thursday, the commission issued its interim report on the redrawing of Alberta’s provincial electoral ridings. In a majority report, with one dissension, the commissioners agreed the province can no longer go on discounting the votes of urban Albertans. It’s time, say the commissioners, to move towards dividing the province into ridings with a more ev
  
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• Pet-friendly design tips prevent home decor from going to the dogs

  27-05-2017 16:53 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Pampering your pets without letting your home’s design style go to the dogs? Tired of thinking you’re living in your cat’s flat rather than your own? It doesn’t have to be that way, according to local interior designer Candace Wolfe, who says creature comforts and stylish design can work for both you and your pet.
  “A lot of people do makeshift changes to their design style because of their pets, but they don’t have to,” says Wolfe, the creative director
  
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• Wind storm causes tree damage across city

  27-05-2017 15:00
  
  St. Albertans are cleaning up their properties following Wednesday’s windstorm.
  
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• Trustees okay with teacher deal

  27-05-2017 15:00
  
  It’s not a perfect deal, but St. Albert trustees agree that the new deal with Alberta’s teachers should bring much-needed dollars to local classrooms.
  
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• Tree party for 150th

  27-05-2017 15:00
  
  St. Albert’s oldest forest is celebrating Canada’s sesquicentennial this week by adding about 3,000 trees to its number.
  
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• STEAM-powered fun

  27-05-2017 15:00
  
  It’s May 18, 2017. Some 180 students from across Sturgeon School Division have gathered in the Redwater School gym on a mission of intergalactic importance.
  
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• St. Albert has already voted for a new library

  27-05-2017 15:00
  
  “Curiouser and curiouser!”– Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland
  
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• St. Albert dancer performs on World of Dance

  27-05-2017 15:00
  
  St. Albert hip hop dancer Josh Beauchamp, 17, is stepping up in the world. As part of Los Angeles crew immaBeast, he performs on Jennifer Lopez’s upcoming reality TV show World of Dance.
  
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• Spirits remain perfect heading into playoffs

  27-05-2017 15:00
  
  The division two women’s Sturgeon Spirits ended their regular season a perfect 5-0 with a commanding 68-12 victory over the second place Paul Kane Blues.
  
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• Purpose of photo radar questioned

  27-05-2017 15:00
  
  I really must be living in La La Land as I am certain I've heard every police/peace officer say that photo radar is a good tool if used to reduce accidents at certain places where traffic volume and high speeds are a factor.
  
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• Policing committee inches closer

  27-05-2017 15:00
  
  Security clearance for potential policing committee members was the only contentious issue when city council gave second reading to the bylaw this week.
  
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• Paul Kane prepared for tight playoff battle

  27-05-2017 15:00
  
  The division two women’s Paul Kane Blues (3-1-1, 128 PF/119 PA) are preparing for what should be a very tight game against the W.P. Wagner Warriors (2-2-1, 121 PF/118 PA).
  
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• Part of drunk driving law struck down by appeals court

  27-05-2017 15:00
  
  Alberta’s court of appeal has struck down sections of the Traffic Safety Act that allows for the immediate driving suspension of anyone charged with drunk driving.
  
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• Parayko earns silver at World Championships

  27-05-2017 15:00
  
  St. Louis Blues defenceman Colton Parayko returned to North America with a silver medal from the 2017 IIHF World Championships and recognition of an all-star performance.
  
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• One person can change the world

  27-05-2017 15:00
  
  May 27th is a day that has recorded some interesting events throughout history.It was on this day in 1706 that Peter the Great of Russia announced that his newly founded city of St. Petersburg was also to be the new capital of Russia. In more...
  
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• On tap

  27-05-2017 15:00
  
  High school soccer
  
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• International Children's Festival of the Arts welcomes the world

  27-05-2017 15:00
  
  Oh, to be young again where imagination ruled and you could strap a makeshift rocket on your back, slip a pair of goggles across your eyes and propel yourself through the universe – or your back yard.
  
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• Former city councillor remembered as respectful, hard-working

  27-05-2017 15:00
  
  Penny Reeves was a respectful and dedicated public servant who took her responsibilities to St. Albert very seriously, former council colleagues say.
  
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• Fools rush in

  27-05-2017 15:00
  
  The Alberta government introduced new labour legislation this week, the first major update to labour laws in 30 years.
  
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• Electro-bus rolls this week

  27-05-2017 15:00
  
  Hear that?That near-silence may just be the sound of one of St. Albert’s new electric buses rolling up next to you.
  
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• Council defers MPC decision until after election

  27-05-2017 15:00
  
  St. Albert’s next city council will have to decide whether to reinstate a municipal planning commission (MPC).
  
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• City taxpayers can't afford to pay for every want

  27-05-2017 15:00
  
  With reference to the special commentary (Gazette, May 20), it's great that Ms Hamilton is taking an active part in the politics of the city.
  
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• City signs on to regional economic development group

  27-05-2017 15:00
  
  The city of St. Albert has joined 14 other municipalities in the capital region to create an economic development entity.
  
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• Chatter

  27-05-2017 15:00
  
  Two local country singer-songwriters showcase their talents at the Needle Vinyl Tavern’s Rising Star on Tuesday, May 30 from 4to 7 p.m.
  
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• Changes to labour laws unveiled

  27-05-2017 15:00
  
  After months of anticipation and speculation the government has introduced legislation to revamp the provincial labour laws.
  
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• Butterflies everywhere with new public art

  27-05-2017 15:00
  
  According to folksy wisdom, the first anniversary means a gift of paper, 13 is lace and 27 should be a sculpture. The City of St. Albert decided that the 35th anniversary would be three gifts wrapped up like cocoons, each containing an appropriate...
  
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• Business Beat

  27-05-2017 15:00
  
  Hick’s Fine Wines is having its third annual spring open house on May 27. The open house takes place from 2 to 5 p.m. and will feature nine in-house wine and beer representatives.
  
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• Autorama means cars, fun and good community work

  27-05-2017 15:00
  
  Tomorrow’s Autorama will surely bring out the sun, the classic car enthusiasts, and probably a few mosquitoes too. What’s more, it’ll help St. Albert Stop Abuse in Families raise its bottom line with some much-needed fundraising for its programs.
  
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• Saturday's letters: Why enforce school zones when kids aren't around?

  27-05-2017 14:00 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  I just opened my mail and got a cash-cow surprise, which happened at 9:45 a.m., when every kid is at their desk. I got a $105 photo radar ticket for driving 40 km/h in a 30-km/h school zone.
  I have written to the city about this ridiculous speed. A flashing light that was previously on the street worked well and only flashed when the kids were out and about. Since the city has done away with the flashing light, many innocent drivers have gotten unnecessary tickets.
  We do not need to drive 30 km/
  
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• 10 factors: A preview of Edmonton Eskimos training camp

  27-05-2017 13:00 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  So much has changed, yet so much remains the same for the Edmonton Eskimos, who open training camp at Commonwealth Stadium on May 28 to officially kick off their 2017 quest.
  One full season removed from their last Grey Cup championship, the Green and Gold is looking to get back into playoff contention in their own division after being relegated to crossover status during November’s run through the East.
  Following a thrilling 24-21 semifinal win over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, it all came to
  
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• Tree party for 150th - St. Albert Gazette

  27-05-2017 08:28 via stalbertgazette.com
  
  Tree party for 150th
  St. Albert Gazette
  St. Albert's oldest forest is celebrating Canada's sesquicentennial this week by adding about 3,000 trees to its number. Residents and dignitaries will be at the Grey Nuns White Spruce Park on June 1 to add more trees to the white spruce forest. The ...
  
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• Memorial Cup struggles indicate it's best to be patient with Ethan Bear

  27-05-2017 08:26 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  In the 2017 Memorial Cup, Edmonton Oilers prospect Ethan Bear played three games, scored not one point and was -4 goals plus-minus. 
  Stats don’t always tell the truth about a player, but those numbers are indicative of Bear’s Memorial Cup. Bear struggled to keep his head above water, as did almost everyone on the Seattle Thunderbirds, which lost all three games and was blown out in two of them. 
  So that’s the bad news on Bear, and we’ll get into a bit more detai
  
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• Trustees okay with teacher deal - St. Albert Gazette

  27-05-2017 08:11 via stalbertgazette.com
  
  Trustees okay with teacher deal
  St. Albert Gazette
  It's not a perfect deal, but St. Albert trustees agree that the new deal with Alberta's teachers should bring much-needed dollars to local classrooms. Alberta school board representatives ratified a new teachers' agreement Wednesday. Alberta teachers ...and more »
  
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• STEAM-powered fun - St. Albert Gazette

  27-05-2017 08:11 via stalbertgazette.com
  
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  STEAM-powered fun
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  EUREKA! – Morinville Public School student Rys Van Hecke celebrates as he finds the perfect part for his prototype food safety scanner during the 2017 Sturgeon STEAM Games at Redwater School. Hecke was one of about 180 student participants who were ...
  
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• Policing committee inches closer - St. Albert Gazette

  27-05-2017 08:11 via stalbertgazette.com
  
  Policing committee inches closer
  St. Albert Gazette
  Security clearance for potential policing committee members was the only contentious issue when city council gave second reading to the bylaw this week. City council made several minor amendments to the policing committee bylaw, which is now expected ...
  
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• Former city councillor remembered as respectful, hard-working - St. Albert Gazette

  27-05-2017 08:11 via stalbertgazette.com
  
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  Former city councillor remembered as respectful, hard-working
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  PENNY REEVES – A former St. Albert city councillor died this week after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. She's remembered as a well-respected and dedicated member of the community. Supplied. Penny Reeves was a respectful and dedicated public ...
  
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• Council defers MPC decision until after election - St. Albert Gazette

  27-05-2017 08:11 via stalbertgazette.com
  
  Council defers MPC decision until after election
  St. Albert Gazette
  St. Albert's next city council will have to decide whether to reinstate a municipal planning commission (MPC). After listening to arguments for and against an MPC, city council decided there was not enough time to prepare the required bylaw on May 23 ...
  
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• Spirits remain perfect heading into playoffs - St. Albert Gazette

  27-05-2017 08:09 via stalbertgazette.com
  
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  Spirits remain perfect heading into playoffs
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  Paul Kane Blues women's rugby lock position player Kaylee Musolino-Pearson looks for an outlet pass during Tuesday's division two match-up against the Sturgeon Spirits at the St. Albert Rugby Field Club. CHRIS COLBOURNE/St. Albert Gazette.and more »
  
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• Parayko earns silver at World Championships - St. Albert Gazette

  27-05-2017 08:09 via stalbertgazette.com
  
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  Parayko earns silver at World Championships
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  St. Louis Blues defenceman Colton Parayko returned from the IIHF World Championships with a silver medal. ST. LOUIS BLUES/Photo. St. Louis Blues defenceman Colton Parayko returned to North America with a silver medal from the 2017 IIHF World ...
  
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• Wind storm causes tree damage across city - St. Albert Gazette

  27-05-2017 08:02 via stalbertgazette.com
  
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  Wind storm causes tree damage across city
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  Mayor Nolan Crouse, right, and Trixie the Clown examine the scene of a fallen tree from a storm the night before, just missing the veiled artwork to the right on Mission Ave. along the Founders' Walk in St. Albert. The mayor and the clown was there to ...and more »
  
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• Wind storm causes tree damage across city | Local News | St. Albert ... - St. Albert Gazette

  27-05-2017 08:02 via stalbertgazette.com
  
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  Mayor Nolan Crouse, right, and Trixie the Clown examine the scene of a fallen tree from a storm the night before, just missing the veiled artwork to the right on ...and more »
  
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• St. Albert dancer performs on World of Dance - St. Albert Gazette

  27-05-2017 08:01 via stalbertgazette.com
  
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  St. Albert dancer performs on World of Dance
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  St. Albert hip hop dancer Josh Beauchamp joins the immaBeast crew outside World of Dance headquarters signalling their savage claws. Beauchamp stands in the back row second from the right. SUPPLIED. St. Albert hip hop dancer Josh Beauchamp, 17, ...
  
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• Liquid condensate spill closes Highway 63

  27-05-2017 06:23 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Highway 63 was impassable both northbound and southbound Friday night after a spill of liquid condensate at Kilometre 89.
  Mounties were investigating a single-vehicle collision where a semi-tractor trailer lost control heading southbound and rolled into the median, according to a Boyle RCMP news release.
  As of 9:45 p.m., crews were still on scene cleaning up the spill. There was no word when the highway might reopen.
  The liquid condensate, a low-density mixture of hydrocarbon
  
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• Terry Jones: Ryan Smyth returns to Red Deer for Alberta Hall of Fame induction

  27-05-2017 04:59 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  RED DEER — It was picture perfect.
  Ryan Smyth, despite the fact his parents Jim and Dixie have lived in Red Deer for a quarter century, had never stepped inside the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame before.
  Neither had 92-year-old former Rockford Peach of the Women’s League of Professional Baseball, immortalized in the movie ‘League of Their Own’ starring Geena Davis and Tom Hanks.
  So after the Class of 2017 was introduced at the Hall prior to Friday evening’s 60th annive
  
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• Terry Jones: Former Rockford Peach gets inducted into Alberta Sports Hall of Fame

  27-05-2017 04:58 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  RED DEER — Bill Dunn, the son of the oldest person ever inducted into the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame, said thank you.
  His mom, Betty Carveth-Dunn, the former Rockford Peaches pitcher from the WWII era All American Girls Professional Baseball League featured in the film ‘A League of Their Own’ starring Geena Davis and Tom Hanks, was the delight of the 60th anniversary dinner.
  “She’d been fading,” he said.
  “Being selected to the Alberta Sports Hall of Fam
  
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