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• 10 things to do in Edmonton this week: KaldrSaga, The Odds, and Miss Teen

  15-01-2019 23:11 via edmontonjournal.com
  KaldrSaga
  Beer, Norse mythology and queer storytelling are all tied together in Cardiac Theatre’s KaldrSaga: A Queer Tavern Drama for a Midwinter’s Night, over at the Almanac on Whyte until January 26. Local artists and performers Nasra Adem and Jake Tkacyzk are front and centre in this two-hander, which uses the old mythological tales to spin out their own queer origin stories, with appearances by characters like Ratatoskr and the God of Thunder himself, Thor. Edmonton-based playwri
  
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• Pink Gorilla roars into town with the Goldilocks of pizza

  15-01-2019 23:10 via edmontonjournal.com
  If you spend any time with Mark Bellows and Ryan Brodziak, you will remember that time. It is the same with their new restaurant, Pink Gorilla Pizzeria — a name, and a place, that sticks with you.
  The co-owners of The Local Omnivore (10933 120 St.) for the past several years, Brodziak and Bellows actually got their start in the pizza business. The two met at Famoso Neapolitan Pizza some years back, eventually turning their hospitality expertise into a food truck that morphed into a br
  
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• Comic relief: Gaffigan's clean comedy centred around family, food and fatherhood

  15-01-2019 23:09 via edmontonjournal.com
  By his own admission, Jim Gaffigan would have been a very odd choice to host the White House Correspondents Dinner.
  It was a gig he was offered but turned down in 2018.
  This is not because he isn’t funny or is ill-equipped to handle tough audiences. After all, this is the guy who opened for Pope Francis in 2015, performing for a massive crowd of not-entirely-amused and occasionally hostile fellow Catholics in Philadelphia.
  But Gaffigan is not a political comedian. The White House Correspon
  
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• Cooper speaks up for Canadians held in China - St. Albert Gazette

  15-01-2019 23:00 via stalbertgazette.com
  Cooper speaks up for Canadians held in China  St. Albert GazetteSt. Albert-Edmonton MP Michael Cooper is part of a parliamentary delegation advocating for the release of Canadians detained in China. Cooper, who is the.
  
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• Welsman, Way North offer up jazz on their own terms

  15-01-2019 22:53 via edmontonjournal.com
  Carol Welsman is one of the Canada’s most accomplished, most driven jazz singers and a six-time Juno nominee, but as time goes on she has come to understand more and more about what she does and why she’s doing it.
  “I look at everything I do now as something that has to offer amazing levels of pleasure,” she explains, “something that’s fun and speaks to the people. And that seems to be happening.”
  Following a cancer scare over a decade ago, and the recen
  
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• Indigenous art show Mothering Spaces glows with mother artists

  15-01-2019 22:52 via edmontonjournal.com
  When was the last time you witnessed children actively involved with and officially present at an “adult” art show? Not as mere subjects depicted on the walls — but meaningfully woven into the artwork itself, including in performance pieces?
  Mothering Spaces, an Indigenous art show at Grant MacEwan’s Mitchell Gallery opening Thursday, is questioning the presumption of what a typical gallery exhibition looks like, including where lines of belonging are invisibly drawn.
  It&
  
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• Edmonton police officer admits to slapping, kicking her ex-spouse after recruit class grad ceremony

  15-01-2019 22:20 via edmontonjournal.com
  An Edmonton Police Service constable has been suspended 40 hours without pay after admitting to striking her former common-law spouse — another member of the service — hours after she graduated from recruit training class.
  Const. Jocelyn Wynnyk pleaded guilty on Dec.4 to one count of discreditable conduct under the Police Act.
  According to the agreed statement of facts, the altercation with her spouse — identified only as Const. A.B. for privacy reasons — happened around
  
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• Morinville RCMP arrest male, 41, for possession of drugs - St. Albert Gazette

  15-01-2019 22:18 via stalbertgazette.com
  Morinville RCMP arrest male, 41, for possession of drugs  St. Albert GazetteMorinville RCMP have arrested a 41-year-old male in Bon Accord, Alta., for possession for the purpose of trafficking. A search warrant was executed by.
  
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• Families react to Humboldt plea - St. Albert Gazette

  15-01-2019 21:32 via stalbertgazette.com
  Families react to Humboldt plea  St. Albert GazetteFamilies of Logan Hunter and Jaxon Joseph, two St. Albert hockey players who were killed last April in the Humboldt Broncos bus crash, say they feel a.
  
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• Got a license for that drone? - St. Albert Gazette

  15-01-2019 21:22 via stalbertgazette.com
  Got a license for that drone?  St. Albert GazetteNew rules for drones will mean you'll need a license to fly as of this summer.
  
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• Breaking barriers for workplace disabilities - St. Albert Gazette

  15-01-2019 20:58 via stalbertgazette.com
  Breaking barriers for workplace disabilities  St. Albert GazetteA new local program aims to help residents with disabilities gain employment. Strive 4 Work is a 34-week program, teaching participants essential career.
  
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• Police auto-theft team recovers $4.6 million in stolen vehicles in 2018

  15-01-2019 20:29 via edmontonjournal.com
  Edmonton’s police unit responsible for cracking down on auto theft in the city recovered 218 stolen vehicles in 2018, amounting to more than $4.6 million.
  The Targeted Response to Auto-theft Prevention (TRAP) team, in its second year of operation, laid 1,035 auto-theft related charges against 236 people, police said in a Tuesday afternoon news release.
  A high amount of stolen vehicles in the city kept the team busy, TRAP team member Sgt. Quinton Cruise said, advising residents to take caut
  
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• Changes to photo radar revenue on hold - St. Albert Gazette

  15-01-2019 20:16 via stalbertgazette.com
  Changes to photo radar revenue on hold  St. Albert GazetteProposed changes to the city's photo radar revenue policy are on hold until the province releases its much-anticipated study on the controversial traffic.
  
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• Edmonton Oilers claim centre Colby Cave, look to plug gap from Strome trade

  15-01-2019 19:05 via edmontonjournal.com
  The Edmonton Oilers have claimed centre Colby Cave on waivers from Boston, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports.My take Call me an Oilers fan. Five minutes ago I’d never heard the name Colby Cave. Now I’m hoping he can plug the hole the Oilers have at the centre ice position, the one created when Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli traded away centre Ryan Strome for winger Ryan Spooner. And became I’m an Oilers fan of a certain vintage and wishful disposition, thoughts of Cav
  
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• 'Self-centered politics': MLA Rick Strankman quits UCP to sit as independent

  15-01-2019 17:58 via edmontonjournal.com
  Drumheller-Stettler MLA Rick Strankman says he’s quitting the United Conservative Party to sit as an independent, citing “self-centered politics” and an “undemocratic atmosphere.”
  Strankman was elected in 2012 and again in 2015 under the Wildrose banner before the party merged with the Progressive Conservatives. He lost the UCP nomination in September to candidate Nate Horner.
  “Since the amalgamation of the Wildrose and the Progressive Conservative p
  
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• Celebrate young artists in St. Albert with ‘Chicago’ at Arden Theatre - St. Albert Gazette

  15-01-2019 17:14 via stalbertgazette.com
  Celebrate young artists in St. Albert with ‘Chicago’ at Arden Theatre  St. Albert GazetteChicago is coming to St. Albert. The award-winning musical will be presented by Bellerose Composite High School from Feb. 5 to 7 at the Arden Theatre.
  
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• Semi rollover closes highway near Smoky Lake

  15-01-2019 15:54 via edmontonjournal.com
  A semi-tractor rollover closed Highway 831 south of Waskatenau early Tuesday morning.
  The tractor trailer was carrying bitumen when it collided with a ditch closing the highway near Township Road 585A to traffic for a number of hours, stated an RCMP news release. There were no reported spills at the scene.
  Emergency personnel responded to the scene where the driver of the vehicle was taken to hospital with minor injuries.
  “Smoky Lake RCMP continue to investigate the collision and an u
  
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• Woman, 39, killed in single-vehicle crash near Frog Lake

  15-01-2019 15:25 via edmontonjournal.com
  A 39-year-old woman has died following a van rollover west of Frog Lake Saturday afternoon.
  Elk Point RCMP responded to the call around 1:45 p.m. in the area of Township Road 562 and Rural Road 40 — about 250 km east of Edmonton, a Monday night news release said.
  The van carrying four people was travelling eastbound on Township Road 562 when it hit a ditch and rolled over, preliminary investigation found.
  The woman, from Frog Lake, was pronounced dead at the scene. Three men were taken to
  
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• Good Morning, St. Albert! Here’s your Tuesday weather report - St. Albert Gazette

  15-01-2019 14:53 via stalbertgazette.com
  Good Morning, St. Albert! Here’s your Tuesday weather report  St. Albert GazetteTuesday looks to be mainly cloudy, with a 30 per cent chance of flurries. The daytime high of -8 C will feel like -15 C in the morning, as a result of.
  
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• Edmonton weather: It's January. Do January things.

  15-01-2019 14:32 via edmontonjournal.com
  A look at today’s Edmonton weather by Environment Canada.
  Tuesday morning temperatures at the Edmonton Blatchford station that measured -9.8 C with 14 km/h winds out of the east, northeast contributing to a -14 wind chill.
  It’s January, so this is pretty much what we should all expect. It’s cold, but not terribly so. It’s windy, but not unbearably so. It’s just, sort of, January. There’s a small chance of snow this morning and temperatures will
  
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• Tuesday's letters: Trucker's guilty plea restores faith

  15-01-2019 14:00 via edmontonjournal.com
  I am amazed. My faith in humanity has received a huge boost from Jaskirat Singh Sidhu’s guilty plea in the Humboldt Broncos crash.
  Although his actions created a horrendous effect, Mr. Sidhu seems to have a level of basic human decency that is sadly rare these days.
  I am tempted to hope that, in the long run, he receives some appropriate reward for his honesty; one that will not add to the suffering of his victims and their families.
  Having said that, I fervently hope that Justin Trudeau d
  
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• Opinion: It's time to accept that Alberta's carbon tax works

  15-01-2019 14:00 via edmontonjournal.com
  The carbon levy has become a political punching bag for politicians and journalists that want to win votes and sell newspapers. This is very unfortunate as the levy — which has been in place for almost two years now — hasn’t damaged the economy or cost jobs.
  What the levy is doing is funding important infrastructure like rural public transportation, light rail transit in Edmonton and Calgary, a 33-per-cent reduction in the small business tax, rebates for Albertans making less t
  
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• Religious lifestyles for Catholic school teachers necessary 'or there’s no reason for us to exist,' says trustee rep

  15-01-2019 11:00 via edmontonjournal.com
  Alberta Catholic schools need to hire Catholic teachers to retain their identity, says an association representing the school boards.
  “It concerns us greatly to think that people feel unsafe, or felt bullied in their schools,” Alberta Catholic School Trustees’ Association (ACSTA) president Serena Shaw said on Monday, referring to news stories about LGBTQ teachers feeling unsure their employment is secure because of their sexual orientation.
  The coverage prompted Educa
  
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• Keith Gerein: UCP touts 'strong and free' Alberta, but party should check its own record on freedom

  15-01-2019 11:00 via edmontonjournal.com
  Choose Alberta’s Future.
  You might remember that eye-rolling snore of a slogan used by the Progressive Conservatives in the 2015 provincial election.
  It was one of the worst campaign mottos in recent memory, remarkable only for the stunning piece of irony it became for the ill-fated Jim Prentice government.
  Voters did indeed Choose Alberta’s Future, but it certainly wasn’t in favour of the PCs, who were decimated down to 10 seats.
  While the Prentice team should have tried harde
  
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• Celebrate young artists in St. Albert with 'Chicago' at Arden Theatre - St. Albert - St. Albert Gazette

  15-01-2019 09:00 via stalbertgazette.com
  Celebrate young artists in St. Albert with 'Chicago' at Arden Theatre - St. Albert  St. Albert GazetteChicago is coming to St. Albert. The award-winning musical will be presented by Bellerose Composite High School from Feb. 5 to 7 at the Arden Theatre.
  
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• Player grades: Oilers roll Sabres & are now tied for final playoff spot

  15-01-2019 08:48 via edmontonjournal.com
  The Edmonton Oilers finally beat the Buffalo Sabres. The mediocre Oilers had lost four straight to the hapless Sabres, only to break the streak with 7-2 clobbering of the Sabres on Monday night at Edmonton’s downtown arena.
  It was more of a track meet than a hockey game, with a couple of shot putters Milan Lucic and Zack Kassian each scoring twice.
  There was little hitting, plenty of open ice, sloppy defensive plays and the usual bad bounces on Buffalo’s goals, something we are getti
  
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• Edmonton Oilers Coach Postgame

  15-01-2019 06:42 via edmontonjournal.com
  Edmonton Oilers head coach Ken Hitchcock postgame interview after defeating the Buffalo Sabres 7-2.
  With the Oilers scoring three in the first period on their first five shots it was the first time all season that they had that many in a game without any contribution from either McDavid, who missed the skills competition Sunday with the flu, or Draisaitl.
  Edmonton Oilers Matthew Benning (83) and Buffalo Sabres Kyle Okposo (21) battle in front of goalie Mikko Koskinen (19) during NHL action at Ro
  
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• Provincial election hopefuls focus on Indigenous issues at Edmonton forum

  15-01-2019 03:49 via edmontonjournal.com
  Treaty 8 members got an advance look at how Alberta’s major political parties will address Indigenous issues in this spring’s election during a candidates’ forum in Edmonton Monday night.
  Representatives from four parties took questions from Indigenous youth and elders during the forum at the Edmonton Inn. Grand Chief Arthur Noskey said it was the first such event organized by Treaty 8, which covers 840,000 square kilometres in northern Alberta, B.C. and Saskatchewan and r
  
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• Senior fears looming Edmonton bus route changes will leave him stranded

  15-01-2019 02:46 via edmontonjournal.com
  Options for transit riders who may end up stranded in their neighbourhoods when the bus route redesign comes into effect in 2020 will be discussed at the city’s urban planning committee Tuesday.
  So-called “first kilometre/last kilometre” solutions might be just the ticket for Aspen Gardens resident Jerome Martin, who is concerned about what the bus route redesign will mean for him.
  “I love public transit, and I use it wherever I can,” said Martin in an int
  
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• Trial begins for American man accused of killing Edmonton limo driver

  15-01-2019 02:08 via edmontonjournal.com
  Day 1 of what is expected to be a lengthy trial of an American man accused of killing a local limousine driver began in an Edmonton courtroom Monday.
  Jason Steadman is charged with first-degree murder in the 2015 death of 42-year-old Dwayne Demkiw. Demkiw, who worked as a limo driver, was last seen leaving his job in northwest Edmonton at around 4 a.m. on May 31, 2015.
  The trial is scheduled to run for 36 days.
  Demkiw’s car was found on fire in Calgary hours after his disappearance and pol
  
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• Al Simmons - St. Albert Gazette

  15-01-2019 01:09 via stalbertgazette.com
  Al Simmons  St. Albert GazetteHe's a musician! He's an inventor! He's a nut! He's been called the Thomas Edison of entertainers, a wizard of one-liners and a lightning bolt of lunacy.
  
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• 'Paint Night' - St. Albert Gazette

  15-01-2019 01:08 via stalbertgazette.com
  'Paint Night'  St. Albert GazettePre-register for this fun evening of painting with Linda Brunet. Ask a friend to join you for a time of relaxation while learning to paint a bluebird on a windowsill.
  
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• Winter Wonderland Charity Fashion Show - St. Albert Gazette

  15-01-2019 01:06 via stalbertgazette.com
  Winter Wonderland Charity Fashion Show  St. Albert GazetteProceeds to the Lois Hole Hospital For Women. This year, we are stepping it up and setting a fundraising goal of $7000 and 200 guests, as well as showcasing ...
  
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• Free Information Session '2018 Market Review – 2019 Outlook' - St. Albert Gazette

  15-01-2019 01:06 via stalbertgazette.com
  Free Information Session '2018 Market Review – 2019 Outlook'  St. Albert GazetteHosted by the Seniors Association. Join investment adviser Wei Woo to discuss the latest updates on political, economic, and market developments in the world ...
  
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• A Sleepover for Stuffies at the Library - St. Albert Gazette

  15-01-2019 01:06 via stalbertgazette.com
  A Sleepover for Stuffies at the Library  St. Albert GazetteBring your stuffed animal to the Library for some stories and songs on Wednesday, Jan. 23 from 6:30 to 7 p.m. All stuffies are welcome to stay for a sleepover ...
  
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• Swingin' City Sundays - St. Albert Gazette

  15-01-2019 01:05 via stalbertgazette.com
  Swingin' City Sundays  St. Albert GazetteJump and jive in Edmonton City Hall every Sunday in January and February! There will be free swing music and dance lessons with Sugar Swing Ballroom.
  
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• St. Albert Blood Donor Centre - St. Albert Gazette

  15-01-2019 01:05 via stalbertgazette.com
  St. Albert Blood Donor Centre  St. Albert GazetteCanadian Blood Services will be holding a community blood donor centre at Red Willow Place (St. Albert Seniors Assoc.) 7 Taché Street, Saturday, Jan. 19 from ...
  
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• Community Swing & Skate Saturday - St. Albert Gazette

  15-01-2019 01:05 via stalbertgazette.com
  Community Swing & Skate Saturday  St. Albert GazetteGiven the ongoing changes and construction in Churchill Square, Edmonton Arts Council is taking the beloved Swing & Skate events into the community this ...
  
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• Notes from the Dome: Brian Jean wants a 'mad as hell' party that will renegotiate the Constitution

  15-01-2019 00:30 via edmontonjournal.com
  Former Wildrose leader Brian Jean wrote a lengthy Facebook post Monday that argued “Albertans want a ‘mad as hell’ party.”
  “Alberta’s future looks bleak unless bold action is taken,” he wrote.
  His post touched on topics such as Alberta’s limited pipeline capacity and Canada’s Confederation before going on to argue that courts override the explicit wishes of the electorate.
  “None of our political leaders understand the current
  
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• 'This was full out malicious': Home Depot thieves escape by pepper spraying employees, customers

  15-01-2019 00:03 via edmontonjournal.com
  A number of people were pepper sprayed after a theft at a Home Depot in the city’s northeast Monday, said an eyewitness and employee of the business.
  Shortly after 1 p.m. Monday, emergency services were called to a Home Depot at 13304 50 St.
  James Eherher, an employee at the Home Depot, was helping an elderly customer carry her bags to her car when he heard a commotion off to his right.
  Eherher said he saw two males in the cab of a U-Haul in the area of the lumber doors and loading bay. Tw
  
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