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• Alberta education minister slams moves by other provinces to eliminate, amalgamate school boards

  20-11-2018 23:27 via edmontonjournal.com
  Moves by Eastern Canada provinces to dissolve or strip powers from locally elected school boards won’t happen in Alberta under an NDP government, Education Minister David Eggen said Tuesday.
  “I’ve seen a disturbing trend across the country,” Eggen told Alberta school trustees assembled in Edmonton for the Alberta School Boards’ Association’s fall general meeting.
  Ministers from across the country at a July meeting, including Nova Scotia’s education minis
  
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• Alberta public sector pension overhaul to end government control of funds

  20-11-2018 23:25 via edmontonjournal.com
  A sweeping overhaul of Alberta’s public sector pensions has the government relinquishing control of $60 billion in fund assets.
  Changes to Alberta’s three largest public plans currently must be approved by cabinet.
  New laws tabled by Finance Minister Joe Ceci Tuesday remove that requirement, giving employer and employee ultimate control over benefits and the design and financial health of their pensions through new “sponsor boards.”
  Tuesday’s bill doesn’t chan
  
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• 'One in six is too many': Report says Alberta provincial poverty reduction strategy needed

  20-11-2018 22:51 via edmontonjournal.com
  Child poverty is on the rise in the province and non-profit public interest groups are calling on the Alberta government to act with a poverty reduction strategy – as one of only two provinces without one.
  One in six children are living in poverty in Alberta as of 2016 – the most recent data available – and the number has grown 23.4 per cent over the last 10 years, according to the annual Alberta Poverty Report released Tuesday by Public Interest Alberta, the Edmonton Social Pl
  
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• Man arrested after police vehicle rammed by driver of stolen truck in Ponoka

  20-11-2018 22:25 via edmontonjournal.com
  A 20-year-old man is facing seven charges after a police vehicle was rammed by a fleeing stolen truck in Ponoka Monday.
  RCMP responded around 8:30 a.m. to the stolen truck report at a residence in the town 105 kilometres south of Edmonton. The driver tried to flee in the Dodge Ram when police arrived, RCMP said in a Tuesday release.
  The driver reversed, striking the struck the front end of an RCMP truck and leaving two officers with minor injuries, the release said.
  The driver then took off but
  
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• "I know what is wrong, but it's not going to get fixed overnight" — Ken Hitchcock comments on his new gig as Edmonton Oilers bench boss

  20-11-2018 22:20 via edmontonjournal.com
  Ken Hitchcock held his first media avail as head coach of the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday afternoon. Here’s a full transcript of his remarks.
  On coaching in his home town
  “It’s a major factor, but the big factor for me was I know so many people in the organization. We’ve won a lot together. Peter and I really got along well at the Olympics, he was really good for us as a coaching staff. I’ve known Manny (Viveiros) and Glen (Gulutzan) for a long, long time, and obviou
  
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• Alberta injects $1 billion more into petrochemical upgrading program

  20-11-2018 22:18 via edmontonjournal.com
  Premier Rachel Notley is boosting a petrochemical upgrading program to the tune of $1 billion as energy producers struggle with a troubling oil price differential.
  “We’re facing pretty stiff headwinds right now with what’s going on with the differential,” Notley told reporters Tuesday, following a speech at a Rural Municipalities of Alberta convention in downtown Edmonton.
  In her speech, she announced additional investment for a petrochemical upgrading program that launch
  
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• RCMP officer, suspect injured in exchange after stolen vehicle call near Hinton

  20-11-2018 22:12 via edmontonjournal.com
  The province’s police watchdog is investigating after a male suspect and an RCMP officer suffered non-life-threatening injuries in a confrontation near Hinton Tuesday morning.
  RCMP members were responding to the stolen vehicle complaint in a rural area outside the town, about 285 kilometres west of Edmonton, when the exchange involving a police weapon took place, said Mounties in Tuesday release.
  The RCMP officer was taken to hospital in stable condition. The male suspect also sustained mi
  
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• Three to See on Wednesday: Jahma's art, a doggie play and Beaver blues

  20-11-2018 21:22 via edmontonjournal.com
  Doug Jahma estate sale: One of Edmonton’s most recognizable subject-and-style figure painters, Doug Jahma died of a heart attack last year, leaving a gap in our creative ecosystem. As Jahma noted, “I am moved by the questions raised in the process of a male artist painting females. The political, cultural, sexual and historical aspects combine to create a fertile and expansive subject matter for me. A great stimulus to paint.” This estate sale of his work, through Nov. 30, has
  
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• Alberta education minister slams other provinces' moves to eliminate, amalgamate school boards

  20-11-2018 20:21 via edmontonjournal.com
  Moves by Eastern Canadian provinces to dissolve or strip powers from locally elected school boards won’t happen in Alberta under an NDP government, Education Minister David Eggen said Tuesday.
  “I’ve seen a disturbing trend across the country,” Eggen told Alberta school trustees assembled in Edmonton for the Alberta School Boards’ Association’s fall general meeting.
  Ministers from across the country at a July meeting, including Nova Scotia’s education min
  
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• Man kicked out of bar found dead on street two days later, AGLC investigating

  20-11-2018 20:14 via edmontonjournal.com
  The Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission is investigating after a 20-year-old man kicked out of a south-side nightclub was found dead in the area two days later.
  Mohamed Munye Abdi –- known as Mo to friends and family –- was asked to leave The Ranch Roadhouse, 6107 104 St., Friday night, said bar owner Jesse Kupina, noting that staff made sure he had someone with him when he left.
  “Our team assured that he was in the hands of a capable friend, who assured us that he would take
  
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• "I think the roster is good enough" — Peter Chiarelli justifies Edmonton Oilers coaching change

  20-11-2018 20:05 via edmontonjournal.com
  The Todd McLellan era in Edmonton came to a sudden end on Tuesday morning after three and a quarter seasons.
  The #Oilers have named Edmonton native Ken Hitchcock as their new Head Coach after relieving Todd McLellan of his duties earlier this morning. pic.twitter.com/joNXTLMXol
  — Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) November 20, 2018The “new” man is a very familiar face. Ken Hitchcock is an Edmonton native, an avowed disciple of Clare Drake, and oh yeah, the third winningest coach
  
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• Tuesday's letters: Where's the real 'Loserpeg?'

  20-11-2018 19:19 via edmontonjournal.com
  Re. “Stampeders earn a chance at redemption,” Terry Jones, Nov. 19
  I was very surprised to read Terry Jones’ comment that “the Blue Bombers are headed home to Loserpeg again.” That sort of Grade 5 name-calling has no place, north of the U.S. border. I remember how insulted we all were when the British press labelled our city “Deadmonton” during the World Track and Field Championships. Why insult a city in your own country?
  Beside being mean-spirited, Mr
  
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• Twitter reacts to firing of Todd McLellan, hiring of Ken Hitchcock: "Tough love coming into Oilers dressing room asap"

  20-11-2018 18:58 via edmontonjournal.com
  The Edmonton Oilers have moved on from head coach Todd McLellan, as I argued they should do in a post yesterday. It sounds like Ken Hitchcock is an interim coach.
  Here is The Cult’s post today from Kurt Leavins on the move.
  Here is how Twitter reacted to the news:
  John Shannon @JSportsnetHitchcock will be the head coach for the remainder of this season. Agreement to reevaluate future at season’s end.
  Terry Jones @byterryjonesKen Hitchcock new Oilers head coach is shocking. Disagree w
  
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• The Edmonton Oilers fire Todd McLellan, hire Hitch as they try to stop their slide in a hungry Shark tank

  20-11-2018 17:08 via edmontonjournal.com
  Game Day #21:Edmonton Oilers (9-10-1) vs. San Jose Sharks (11-7-3)
  This just in: The Edmonton Oilers have fired head coach Todd McLellan, and replaced him with legendary NHL bench boss Ken Hitchcock. Hitchcock will be on the job tonight, in San Jose.
  I say legendary, as Hitch has 823 career victories (823-506-88) on his resume, making him the 3rd winningest coach of all time. As per SportsNet’s John Shannon, Hitchcock will be the head coach for the remainder of this season. Then, it would
  
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• Edmonton weather: The snow is melting, melting. Ohhhhh, what a world!

  20-11-2018 14:33 via edmontonjournal.com
  A look at today’s Edmonton weather by Environment Canada.
  Tuesday morning temperatures at the Edmonton Blatchford station measure -1.3 C with 5 km/h winds out of the southwest contributing to a -3 windchill.
  Well the snow’s almost gone again. And given the next three days show nothing but sunshine and plus-degree temperatures, it’s safe to say the melting will continue. This has created some slick sidewalks and roads out there so do be careful when you’re out and abo
  
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• Editorial: No quick fix to oil glut

  20-11-2018 14:00 via edmontonjournal.com
  You know things have hit rock bottom in the oilpatch when two of the industry’s big players are practically begging for government intervention.
  But unlike certain aircraft companies and automakers in Quebec and Ontario which have benefited from billions of Canadian tax dollars, Cenovus and Canadian Natural Resources are not asking for bailouts, sweetheart loans or subsidies.
  They’re pleading for the province of Alberta to impose production cuts on their own industry to reduce a glut
  
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• STARSkate weekend in St. Albert and Wood Tournament info for U19AA Mission - St. Albert - St. Albert Gazette

  20-11-2018 09:00 via stalbertgazette.com
  STARSkate weekend in St. Albert and Wood Tournament info for U19AA Mission - St. Albert  St. Albert GazetteStars on ice The Edmonton Region STARSkate Invitational returns to Servus Credit Union Place this weekend. STARSkate, co-ordinated by the.
  
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• STARSkate weekend in St. Albert and Wood Tournament info for U19AA Mission - St. Albert Gazette

  20-11-2018 09:00 via stalbertgazette.com
  STARSkate weekend in St. Albert and Wood Tournament info for U19AA Mission  St. Albert GazetteStars on ice The Edmonton Region STARSkate Invitational returns to Servus Credit Union Place this weekend. STARSkate, co-ordinated by the.
  
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• St. Albert band releases new EP - St. Albert Gazette

  20-11-2018 09:00 via stalbertgazette.com
  St. Albert band releases new EP  St. Albert GazetteDespite the industry's competitive nature, that illusive thrill of performing sustains most musicians through rockier times. One St. Albert rock and roll band with ...
  
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• Christmas Around the World - St. Albert Gazette

  20-11-2018 09:00 via stalbertgazette.com
  Christmas Around the World  St. Albert GazetteMusic is a huge part of the holiday season. Add a few energetic dance numbers and the impact doubles. 0nce again Vinok Worldance celebrates the holiday.
  
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• Canada Post strike ends in St. Albert - St. Albert Gazette

  20-11-2018 09:00 via stalbertgazette.com
  Canada Post strike ends in St. Albert  St. Albert GazetteCanada Post employees in St. Albert are back to work. Nancy Dodsworth, Edmonton local president for the Canadian Union of Postal Workers, said in a.
  
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• A little something special for Christmas - St. Albert Gazette

  20-11-2018 09:00 via stalbertgazette.com
  A little something special for Christmas  St. Albert GazetteThere's always something about a Christmas winter market that suggests a party vibe revolving around hundreds of twinkling lights and old-fashioned pop-up.
  
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• The Short Story Advent Calendar is back and more beautiful than ever

  20-11-2018 05:17 via edmontonjournal.com
  One of Edmonton’s cleverest literary traditions has grown into an international affair.
  Michael Hingston is the editor and co-producer of the annual Short Story Advent Calendar, and while keeping space within for local and regional content, every year he calls on writing from authors around the world to fill it with 24 stories.
  “It’s an excuse to knock on the doors of my favourite writers and wave at them through the window,” he said. “But in the last couple years,
  
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• Edmonton MP sues the Gateway student newspaper for defamation

  20-11-2018 04:00 via edmontonjournal.com
  Edmonton-Griesbach Conservative MP Kerry Diotte is suing the University of Alberta student newspaper over a pair of articles that he claims have defamed him.
  On Nov. 19, Diotte filed a statement of claim against the Gateway Student Journalism Society, which publishes the U of A’s student newspaper.
  Diotte takes issue with a pair of articles published on the newspaper’s website earlier this month.
  “The plaintiff, Kerry Diotte, asserts that he is not a racist and that (the articl
  
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• Keith Gerein: Oil price crisis a 'real and present danger' to NDP's survival

  20-11-2018 03:57 via edmontonjournal.com
  If you’re one of those Albertans who follow the ups and downs of oil prices more than the hockey standings, you’ll know the province’s crude is losing about as often as the Edmonton Oilers these days.
  A look at the market numbers tells the tale, and you don’t need to be an economist to understand.
  Near the top of the table is the price for West Texas Intermediate, which traded at around US$57 a barrel on Monday.
  Way behind is Western Canadian Select — the stream tha
  
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• Trustees advocate for more mental health services in Alberta schools

  20-11-2018 03:32 via edmontonjournal.com
  An injection of cash last spring for school mental health therapists was helpful, but not enough to help the number of students arriving in Alberta schools daily with mental health problems, an Edmonton school trustee said Monday.
  “We are nowhere close to being able to meet these needs in our education and health systems,” Edmonton public school trustee Shelagh Dunn said of the estimated 20 per cent of children and youth living with mental health problems.
  On Monday, school trustees
  
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• School boards to lobby for restored funding, specialized curriculum for English language learning students

  20-11-2018 03:27 via edmontonjournal.com
  The growing number of schoolchildren not fluent in English should prompt government to create a provincial English language learner curriculum, school trustees from across Alberta said Monday.
  The provincial government should also restore seven years of extra funding to schools with English language learners (ELLs) enrolled and increase the rate of funding, said trustees at an Alberta School Boards’ Association meeting.
  “These are our future citizens,” St. Albert public school
  
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• Notes from the Dome: Pesticides, the Paris Accord and new Alberta licence plates

  20-11-2018 02:37 via edmontonjournal.com
  The Alberta Liberals want an independent review of Alberta’s pesticide use regulations, and how they’re monitored, enforced and reported.
  Pesticide use increased by more than 60 per cent in the province between 2003 and 2013. The Liberals say that’s worrying Albertans, as is the lack of enforcement and accountability.
  Sheryl McCumsey with Pesticide Free Alberta said provincial compliance officers aren’t properly monitoring pesticide applications, nor are they fu
  
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• Political harassment policies released in wake of complaints

  20-11-2018 02:29 via edmontonjournal.com
  The NDP has disclosed its policy on harassment in the wake of revelations two NDP MLAs and one UCP MLA have been investigated following workplace complaints.
  In the case of the NDP the two complaints involved sexual misconduct, but the party is doubling down on its promise not to release the MLA’s identities.
  It boils down to confidentiality, which comprises a clause in the NDP policy.
  The policy says only those people necessary to the investigation will be made aware of the comp
  
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• Player grades, Games 11-20: Hot start a distant memory for Edmonton Oilers after annual November nosedive

  20-11-2018 02:00 via edmontonjournal.com
  The Edmonton Oilers survived the most difficult part of their 2018-19 season in pretty good shape. For a time there in early November they found themselves in first place in the Pacific with an 8-4-1 record (“a time” being defined in this case as a couple of hours, but in good shape all the same). Then the wheels abruptly came off, and the club came up with just a single result in their next seven games: a win over the Habs with six regulation losses to various other opponents. A sor
  
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• Watch: Good Samaritan donates 1,000 bags of clothing to Bissell Centre

  20-11-2018 01:32 via edmontonjournal.com
  With bags of clothing practically spilling out of his truck, Josh Hudon backed his truck up to the Bissell Centre Thrift Shoppe, opened the tailgate and completed a nine-month odyssey of donation Monday afternoon.
  In March Hudon set a goal to donate 1,000 bags of clothing to the Bissell Centre by Dec. 1. With Monday’s donation of 49 bags of clothing and housewares Hudon hit his goal, nearly two weeks ahead of his self imposed deadline.
  After confronting a recent personal crisis that forced
  
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• Edmonton man surpasses goal of collecting 1,000 bags of winter clothing for the Bissell Centre — and he's not done yet

  20-11-2018 01:11 via edmontonjournal.com
  Josh Hudon backed his truck up to the donation drop-off door at the Bissell Centre Thrift Shoppe, opened the tailgate and had to make a lunge for bags.
  This was about the 30th trip for the Edmonton resident to the thrift store and donation centre since he started a campaign in March to collect and donate 1,000 bags of clothing to the Bissell Centre by Dec. 1. And this Monday afternoon’s trip with 49 bags crammed into the back of his truck put him over that goal — but Hudon said
  
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• Watch: Envoys to work on oil price differential

  20-11-2018 00:49 via edmontonjournal.com
  Three new envoys have been tasked by Alberta Premier Rachel Notley to work on short-term solutions to the oil price differential that is kneecapping the energy sector in the province.
  The envoys include University of Calgary School of Public Policy executive fellow Robert Skinner, Notley’s former chief of staff Brian Topp and deputy minister of energy Coleen Volk.
  “The idea here is for them to do work to dig in in a more systematic way with industry players to determine what kind of
  
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• Officers investigate video of coyote beaten to death in northern Alberta

  20-11-2018 00:15 via edmontonjournal.com
  Grande Priairie — Mounties and wildlife officials in northern Alberta are investigating a video that apparently shows a coyote being beaten and killed by snowmobilers.
  RCMP in Grande Prairie say they received a complaint about the video that was posted on social media.
  Cpl. Maria Ogden says the video depicts an inhumane death of a wild animal, but she could not offer more details.
  The video shows someone swinging a coyote by its hind legs, bashing it’s head against a snowmobile and s
  
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