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• Health Monitor: Health-tracking app set for release - St. Albert Gazette

  01-02-2019 23:00 via stalbertgazette.com
  Health Monitor: Health-tracking app set for release  St. Albert GazetteNew app to track health Alberta Health will soon unroll a new online tool giving patients access to their personal health information. MyHealth Record can.
  
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• Ex-Mountie found guilty of harassing women hospitalized prior to sentencing

  01-02-2019 22:34 via edmontonjournal.com
  A former Mountie convicted of fraud, theft and harassing and stalking women fell ill the day before he was to be sentenced and was “quarantined” in hospital, his lawyer said Friday.
  Aaron Lee Sayler, an ex-RCMP member who worked in the Stony Plain detachment, was set to be sentenced Feb. 1.
  But as the hearing before provincial court Judge M.B. Golden was set to begin, Sayler’s lawyer, Darin Sprake, rose and told court his client had been hospitalized in Two Hills with a “
  
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• Gas prices back on the rise - St. Albert Gazette

  01-02-2019 22:32 via stalbertgazette.com
  Gas prices back on the rise  St. Albert GazetteExpect to pay as high as 100.9 in St. Albert today, according to GasBuddy.com. Several gas stations on St. Albert Trail are priced at 89.9, but Shell is.
  
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• Player grades, Games 41-50: Two steps forward, three back a familiar theme for Edmonton Oilers

  01-02-2019 22:17 via edmontonjournal.com
  Ten days have passed since the Edmonton Oilers played Game #50, coincident with the team itself taking two of its in-season vacations consecutively, first for the All-Star Game, then the team’s mid-season break that was piggybacked right on top of it for the second time in three years. Normally I do the 10-game segment reviews within a day or so of its final contest (by necessity), but with a long schedule break already beckoning, big news broke that night. The firing of Peter Chiarelli to
  
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• Fate of Villeneuve Road divides developers, residents - St. Albert Gazette

  01-02-2019 22:03 via stalbertgazette.com
  Fate of Villeneuve Road divides developers, residents  St. Albert GazetteDevelopers of a proposed North Ridge expansion and some residents in the area are at odds over what should be done with Villeneuve Road. More than a ...
  
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• Review: Arkells bring rocking rulebook, Starlite Room roots to Rogers Place stage

  01-02-2019 22:01 via edmontonjournal.com
  There are three rules for an Arkells show.
  Frontman Max Kerman stated them shortly after taking the Rogers Place stage, but they should have been posted along Ford Hall’s walls, stamped on ticket stubs or broadcast on big screens prior to the performance, if only to prevent Kerman from saying early on — before digging into the band’s official rulebook — “get the f— out of your seats Edmonton.”
  Seats? The word itself signals how far the Arkells have come.
  
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• Homeowners top tax arrears list - St. Albert Gazette

  01-02-2019 22:01 via stalbertgazette.com
  Homeowners top tax arrears list  St. Albert GazetteHomeowners continue to dominate the city's tax arrears list with a total of $275000 in back taxes owed last year. But the city has yet to sell a single.
  
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• Treacherous weather descends on city - St. Albert Gazette

  01-02-2019 21:59 via stalbertgazette.com
  Treacherous weather descends on city  St. Albert GazetteWith temperatures bouncing all over the thermometer this month, many of St. Albert's roads and sidewalks have been transformed at various times into.
  
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• School’s in for teachers - St. Albert Gazette

  01-02-2019 21:59 via stalbertgazette.com
  School’s in for teachers  St. Albert GazetteRobots, ferrofluids and Roméo Dallaire are on the agenda this week as thousands of area teachers convene in Edmonton for an annual convention. Up to 6400.
  
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• Landowners dealing with orphan wells can't prematurely celebrate court ruling, says consultant

  01-02-2019 21:35 via edmontonjournal.com
  It’s too early for landowners dealing with orphan wells to celebrate a Supreme Court of Canada decision telling bankrupt energy companies they can’t walk away from cleanup, says an Alberta farm consultant.
  “We think this is a good decision,” said agrologist Graham Gilchrist, a member of the Canadian Association of Farm Advisors. “It’s probably too early to say because companies are going through their rights and obligations.
  “Every file is unique dependi
  
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• Logan Hunter’s family describes pain of his loss - St. Albert Gazette

  01-02-2019 21:07 via stalbertgazette.com
  Logan Hunter’s family describes pain of his loss  St. Albert GazetteLogan Hunter's mom says she continues to feel empty after the loss of her son and always keeps Logan's bedroom door closed. Shauna Nordstrom said she.
  
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• Josephs ask judge to set a precedent - St. Albert Gazette

  01-02-2019 20:49 via stalbertgazette.com
  Josephs ask judge to set a precedent  St. Albert GazetteThe mother of Jaxon Joseph, a former St. Albert Raiders player who died in the Humboldt Broncos bus crash last April, told the driver who caused the.
  
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• Provincial campground registration opens Monday

  01-02-2019 20:10 via edmontonjournal.com
  Camping enthusiasts get ready — provincial campground registration opens Monday.
  Starting at 9 a.m., campers can log on to reserve.albertaparks.ca to book group camping areas. Comfort camping reservations, however, starts Feb. 11 at 9 a.m., while individual campsite reservations for the May long weekend start Feb. 19.
  For those wanting to reserve individual campsites on Feb. 19, there will be staggered reservation times by region. The south region begins at 9 a.m., Kananaskis Cou
  
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• Styrofoam recycling study postponed - St. Albert Gazette

  01-02-2019 20:00 via stalbertgazette.com
  Styrofoam recycling study postponed  St. Albert GazetteThe city's waste and diversion program is getting a few more weeks to see if Styrofoam recycling is a good fit for St. Albert. Back in October, city.
  
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• Mid-sized city mayors get the ear of party leaders - St. Albert Gazette

  01-02-2019 19:52 via stalbertgazette.com
  Mid-sized city mayors get the ear of party leaders  St. Albert GazetteWith a provincial election only a few months away, mayors from more than 20 mid-sized cities including St. Albert got the chance to sit down with all four.
  
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• 'Bring it on': UCP leader Jason Kenney repeats calls for premier to call election

  01-02-2019 19:43 via edmontonjournal.com
  UCP leader Jason Kenney slammed the NDP Friday for running what he described as a pre-election campaign funded by taxpayers and repeated calls for the election to be called as soon as possible.
  “We’re putting them on notice,” he told reporters in Calgary.
  “All we’re saying is ‘premier, bring it on,'” he said. “Let the voters decide at the earliest opportunity, that would be March 1.”
  Kenney previously asked that the election be called by
  
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• Seeing the signs to stop suicide - St. Albert Gazette

  01-02-2019 19:01 via stalbertgazette.com
  Seeing the signs to stop suicide  St. Albert GazetteSt. Albert's Community and Social Development (CSD) department has offered a weekend-long suicide intervention training program for years. Now, it's.
  
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• Despite snow and ice, few collisions on Edmonton roads Friday morning

  01-02-2019 18:03 via edmontonjournal.com
  Despite the continuous snowfall making Edmonton roads slick, police say less than 20 collisions have been reported Friday morning.
  According to numbers provided by the Edmonton Police Service, between 5:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. a total of 19 collisions were reported to police. This includes two injury collisions, two hit and runs and 15 that involved property damage.
  Given the ongoing snowy and icy road conditions, police are reminding motorists to slow down, drive cautiously and take extra time to
  
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• Environment File: spiders and solar - St. Albert Gazette

  01-02-2019 17:41 via stalbertgazette.com
  Environment File: spiders and solar  St. Albert GazetteLike spiders? Like green power? Two free talks this Thursday have you covered.
  
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• Police Beat: Senior hit by car; mail thieves strike - St. Albert Gazette

  01-02-2019 17:05 via stalbertgazette.com
  Police Beat: Senior hit by car; mail thieves strike  St. Albert GazetteA 74-year-old woman has serious but non-life-threatening injuries after a car hit her Tuesday while she was crossing a street in North Ridge. At around.
  
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• Edmonton weather: Snowfall warning, -26 wind chill, risk of frostbite — a trifecta of terrificness

  01-02-2019 15:48 via edmontonjournal.com
  A look at today’s Edmonton weather by Environment Canada.
  Friday morning temperatures at the Edmonton Blatchford station measured -18.5 C with 11 km/h winds out of the northeast contributing to a -26 wind chill.
  Snowfall warning
  A snowfall warning is still in effect for the city of Edmonton with forecasters calling for snowfall accumulations between 15 to 40 cm by Saturday afternoon.
  “A slow moving frontal system will continue to maintain a band of heavy snow across ce
  
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• Updated snowfall warning and risk of frostbite today - St. Albert Gazette

  01-02-2019 14:30 via stalbertgazette.com
  Updated snowfall warning and risk of frostbite today  St. Albert GazetteEnvironment Canada has updated a snowfall warning: A slow moving frontal system will continue to maintain a band of heavy snow across central Alberta into.
  
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• Opinion: Notley's path to balance budget is far from 'clear'

  01-02-2019 14:00 via edmontonjournal.com
  Premier Rachel Notley made several noteworthy comments during her recent campaign-style speech to the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce, from ruling out a sales tax to rehashing spending scandals of past governments.
  But what really stood out was her claim that her government is on a “clear path” to budget balance by 2023. If that path exists, we haven’t seen it.
  Clearly, the premier inherited a challenging fiscal situation. With a sharp decline in oil prices and decade of program-s
  
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• Opinion: Confucius Institute helps us understand China

  01-02-2019 14:00 via edmontonjournal.com
  In the past few days, likely as a spin-off of the current issues around Huawei, one again sees claims being presented about the role and operation of Confucius Institutes, in particular the Confucius Institute in Edmonton (CIE).
  The CIE was established in December 2007, with an agreement between Edmonton Public Schools (EPSB) and Hanban (China’s support organization for promoting the learning of Chinese language abroad). This agreement was made possible as a result of a prior concord signe
  
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• Friday's letters: Rejected without good cause

  01-02-2019 14:00 via edmontonjournal.com
  I am among an extensive list of experienced and world-class tech and trade workers that are seeking employment in our tarnished economy.
  I have applied for the few opportunities that are out there, to no avail. I have had replies from human-resources team representatives that have told me I am not qualified.
  When I asked them to explain the particular aspect of the job I was not qualified for, they were unable to even explain the very basics of the job I was applying for.
  My question is, how can
  
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• Watch: Ethnographic researchers look at south-side homelessness

  01-02-2019 11:00 via edmontonjournal.com
  Two ethnographic researchers have been interviewing and getting to know people who are homeless south of Edmonton’s river valley in an attempt to understand where gaps in the city’s services are occurring.
  Sarah Schulman and Natalie Napier are ethnographic researchers with the Vancouver-based consulting company InWithForward. They’re spending two weeks walking the streets and back alleys around Whyte Avenue, doing multiple hours-long interviews with people sleeping rough or sta
  
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• U.S. Homeland Security watchdog still mulling review of Sharif case

  01-02-2019 11:00 via edmontonjournal.com
  The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s government watchdog says it is still deciding whether to review the case of a man accused of committing a vehicle attack in Edmonton years after he crossed the U.S.-Mexico border.
  Late last year, Republicans on the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform asked the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) to review the case of Abdulahi Hasan Sharif.
  Sharif is accused of committing two vehicle attacks in E
  
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• Oil Spills: Return of Klefbom to Oilers defence adds needed depth

  01-02-2019 11:00 via edmontonjournal.com
  Hockey beat writer Derek Van Diest talks to Oil Spills host Craig Ellingson about the return to the Edmonton Oilers lineup of Oscar Klefbom, who is slated to play Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019, against the Philadelphia Flyers. The Oilers went 6-12-1 without Klefbom in the lineup.
  
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• David Staples: Will new $2-billion refinery be public investment fiasco or fortune?

  01-02-2019 11:00 via edmontonjournal.com
  The Alberta NDP promises to put up one billion in public dollars to back new oil refining in Alberta, even as there’s more bad news when it comes to government investment in business.
  The Trudeau Liberals paid top dollar for the $4.4-billion Trans Mountain pipeline, maybe one billion dollars too much, reports the Parliamentary Budget Officer. Expect many more hundreds of millions in losses if the pipeline expansion project is delayed for another year.
  Other iffy deals? A new chapter in Alb
  
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• St. Albert sophomore is 'excited' about science, runs cross country and is a triple threat in music - The Daily Nonpareil

  01-02-2019 07:15 via nonpareilonline.com
  St. Albert sophomore is 'excited' about science, runs cross country and is a triple threat in music  The Daily NonpareilEmma Gardner is a well-rounded person, excelling in academics and music and participating in other activities in and out of school.
  
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• Watch: Oilers welcome back Klefbom

  01-02-2019 06:01 via edmontonjournal.com
  Edmonton Oilers defenceman Oscar Klefbom practised with the team at the Rogers Place Community Rink as they return to the regular season after the All-Star Break. Klefbom and his teammates are hoping he’ll take his place on the roster after his long recovery from injury.
  Head coach Ken Hitchcock said his player is going through further tests to make sure he’s healthy, but welcomes Klefbom back to the D-line after breaking his finger on Dec. 11.
  
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• In the wake of Chiarelli, Part 3 — surveying the aftermath

  01-02-2019 05:42 via edmontonjournal.com
  With the Edmonton Oilers returning to the ice for practice Thursday and to game action on Saturday, let’s close the book on the Peter Chiarelli file, at least for now. In recent days we’ve taken a look at the NHL roster he left behind and at the players under contract in the system. Let’s wrap with a wider overview of his challenges facing his successor.
  Here’s the current situation right up to today’s recall of forward Brad Malone:I sure wish I could summon th
  
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• Valentine's Day Drop-In Storytime at the Library - St. Albert Gazette

  01-02-2019 02:58 via stalbertgazette.com
  Valentine's Day Drop-In Storytime at the Library  St. Albert GazetteOn Saturday, Feb. 9 from 11 to 11:30 a.m., join us for a lovely craft and some stories that will have you saying “I Love You!” Stories geared for 2- to 4-year-olds.
  
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• A Valentine's Tea Party at the Library - St. Albert Gazette

  01-02-2019 02:58 via stalbertgazette.com
  A Valentine's Tea Party at the Library  St. Albert GazetteCome down to the library for a cup of tea! On Saturday, Feb. 9 from 10 to 11:15 a.m. or Sunday, Feb. 10 from 2 to 3:15 p.m., dress up in your best ...
  
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• Paid Century Park park and ride stalls transfer to developer March 1

  01-02-2019 01:45 via edmontonjournal.com
  The latest round of stalls handed over to the land developer at the Century Park park and ride is all part of a long-term densification plan, says the councillor for the area.
  On March 1, about 450 city-operated paid parking stalls will be turned over to the company developing the area around the LRT station. The change is a result of a recently approved development permit.
  That means the only remaining city-owned stalls are the 390 spots that are free and available on a first-come, first-served
  
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• Traffic officer injured in multi-vehicle collision on Whitemud Drive

  01-02-2019 01:37 via edmontonjournal.com
  An Edmonton Police Service traffic officer was involved in a multi-vehicle collision that slowed Whitemud Drive to one lane Thursday Afternoon.
  “An EPS traffic officer was conducting a traffic stop in the area when his service vehicle was struck from behind by an SUV. The police service vehicle then reportedly struck the sedan involved in the traffic stop,” stated Carolin Maran, communications advisor with EPS in a news release.
  The news release stated the collision occurred close to
  
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• Watch: Prospects owner wants upgrades to RE/Max Field

  01-02-2019 01:32 via edmontonjournal.com
  On February 15th the Edmonton Prospects of the Western Canadian Baseball League will be submitting a formal proposal to the City for ballpark upgrades at RE/Max Field.
  The Prospects intend to undertake and finance this work in exchange for a proposed 25-year lease/license to the facility in Edmonton. The Prospects estimate the costs for upgrade to be in the $2.75M to $3.25M range.
  
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• Cold weather expected to push shelters to the limit this weekend

  01-02-2019 01:25 via edmontonjournal.com
  Temperatures are expected to plummet on Friday and stay cold through much of next week and that means homeless shelters in Edmonton are preparing for the deep freeze.
  “These sorts of extreme weather changes, especially in the cold, are ultimately the types of things that really do take years off the lives of those that we serve and work with,” said Aidan Inglis, director of programs at Boyle Street Community Services. “Like I said, it’s not amputations, it’s just th
  
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• Committee calls for priority audit of EEDC after $375,000 cyber fraud

  01-02-2019 01:13 via edmontonjournal.com
  An audit of the Edmonton Economic Development Corporation (EEDC) was made a “high priority” Thursday following news that the organization fell victim to a $375,000 phishing scam.
  City council’s audit committee passed a motion to add the EEDC to city auditor David Wiun’s work plan for 2019, and directed him to prioritize it.
  Committee heard that the city’s arm’s-length economic corporation previously suggested the city auditor take a look at its books in 2020.
  
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• Thornetta Davis - St. Albert Gazette

  01-02-2019 00:15 via stalbertgazette.com
  Thornetta Davis  St. Albert GazetteCrowned “Detroit's Queen of the Blues” in 2015, Thornetta Davis is a multi-talented International Singer and Songwriter from Detroit MI, USA and winner of 30 ...
  
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• The Groovy Gang Seniors Choir: Let Us Entertain You - St. Albert Gazette

  01-02-2019 00:14 via stalbertgazette.com
  The Groovy Gang Seniors Choir: Let Us Entertain You  St. Albert GazetteEnjoy dessert and an evening of nostalgic music; cash bar available. Friday, Feb. 15 at 7 p.m. at Red Willow Place, home of the St. Albert Seniors Association.
  
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• The Groovy Gang Fundraiser at SASA - St. Albert Gazette

  01-02-2019 00:14 via stalbertgazette.com
  The Groovy Gang Fundraiser at SASA  St. Albert GazetteEnjoy dessert and an evening of nostalgic music; cash bar available. Friday, Feb. 15 at 7 p.m. at Red Willow Place, home of the St. Albert Seniors Association.
  
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• St. Albert Chamber Music Society Concert: Lesley Dolman - St. Albert Gazette

  01-02-2019 00:14 via stalbertgazette.com
  St. Albert Chamber Music Society Concert: Lesley Dolman  St. Albert GazetteWith special guests: Dorothy Beyer, Catlin Laslop and Michael Massey. Canadian mezzo-soprano Lesley Dolman is coming home to St. Albert. Currently based ...
  
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• All Abilities Afternoon at the Library - St. Albert Gazette

  01-02-2019 00:14 via stalbertgazette.com
  All Abilities Afternoon at the Library  St. Albert GazetteHang out with friends at the library on Thursday afternoons in this new program! We welcome adults with developmental disabilities and their caregivers to join ...
  
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• Watch: Tomi Ameobi returns to FC Edmonton

  01-02-2019 00:07 via edmontonjournal.com
  FC Edmonton announces the return of forward Tomi Ameobi. Ameobi played in Edmonton from 2014 to 2017, before spending the 2018 season with FC Cincinnati.
  FC Edmonton head coach and director of soccer operations Jeff Paulus also announced that the team has signed Edem Mortotsi, Kareem Moses, Ramόn Soria and Oumar Diouck.
  
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