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Large wind power project in Cardston County cancelled: ‘Pretty big blow’Reeve of Cardston County disappointed with TransAlta decision to cancel wind farm and says province is to blame.Canada9 hours
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Edmonton police officer competes to become World’s Strongest ManEdmonton police officer Tristian Hoath has set his sights on becoming the World's Strongest Man.Canada9 hours
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Canada’s Nurse helps lift Sparks past Storm in WNBA pre-season action in EdmontonCanadian Kia Nurse had nine points in 19 minutes of action as her Los Angeles Sparks held on to beat the Seattle Storm at Roger Place on Saturday.SportsMay 5
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1 person hospitalized as gunshots fired between vehicles in southeast Edmonton: EPSEdmonton police took two people into custody Saturday following an apparent gunfight between the occupants of two vehicles. One of the people was hospitalized with gunshot wounds.CrimeMay 5
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Edmonton event highlights efforts to improve emergency responsesSaturday's Get Ready in the Park event in Edmonton showed how different services and levels of government work together to respond to extreme weather events and other emergencies.CanadaMay 5
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Fans excited to see WNBA tip off at Rogers Place in EdmontonYoung basketball fans got the thrill of a lifetime when they hit the court in Edmonton with some of their WNBA heroes.CanadaMay 4
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London Drugs begins ‘gradual’ reopening of stores in Western CanadaLondon Drugs said not all of its systems are back, but it will not delay its reopening.CanadaMay 4
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WestJet issues 72-hour lockout notice to aircraft maintenance unionWestJet has issued a 72-hour lockout notice to the union that represents its aircraft maintenance engineers, the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association.CanadaMay 4
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St. Albert organization that helps LGBTQ2 community ceases operationAn organization in St. Albert that provides community supports for LGBTQ2 individuals has announced it has ceased operations as of May 3, but will have one final event May 26.CanadaMay 4
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City of Edmonton to take over aging Citadel TheatreNearly 50 years after it was first signed, the Citadel Theatre’s lease with the city will expire in September. One way or another, Edmonton will take over the building.MoneyMay 3
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Alberta Municipalities hasn’t been asked for input on bill giving cabinet new powersAlberta’s municipalities says it hasn’t been contacted by the province despite a promise to consult before amending a bill that grants the province authority over municipalities.PoliticsMay 3
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TransAlta cancels wind power project over new Alberta government rules on developmentMajor Alberta utility provider TransAlta said it's also placing three other developments on hold as the government goes through a redesign of the province's electricity market.PoliticsMay 3
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Man hospitalized with life-threatening injuries following assault dies: EPSEdmonton police were called to a report of an unconscious man with serious injuries Friday morning near 118 Avenue and 90 Street. A suspect was taken into custody.CrimeMay 3
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Senior’s body found 3 months after south Edmonton apartment fire; manslaughter charge pendingA senior's body was found inside a south Edmonton apartment building razed by fire three months ago, leading to the suspect already charged with arson being arrested again.CrimeMay 3
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Thousands of Canada’s rail workers have a strike mandate. What happens now?Train conductors, engineers, yard workers and rail traffic controllers under Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) voted overwhelmingly in favour of a strike mandate Wednesday.CanadaMay 3
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Pedestrian killed after being struck by pickup near Alexander First Nation: Alta. RCMPRCMP in Morinville, Alta., are investigating a fatal pedestrian collision that claimed the life of a 31-year-old woman from the Alexander First Nation.CanadaMay 3
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Slave Lake RCMP investigate collision that killed Edmonton manRCMP in Slave Lake, Alta., continue to investigate a fatal collision that claimed the life of a 52-year-old Edmonton man on Thursday.TrafficMay 3
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Feds contribute $21M to Boyle Street’s new support centre in downtown EdmontonWith a $21-million grant from the federal government, Boyle Street Community Services has been able to gather $45 million in funding for a new centre in downtown Edmonton.CanadaMay 3
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Police seek tips in 2009 homicide of 37-year-old Edmonton womanThe Edmonton Police Service is turning to the public to help solve the 2009 homicide of Michelle Hadwen.CrimeMay 3
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Alberta commits $26M to women’s health research, expanding newborn screening programAlberta is committing nearly $30 million over the next two years to women's health research and expanding the province's newborn screening program.HealthMay 3
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B.C. Sikh leader ‘vindicated’ by arrest of Indian nationals in Nijjar killingLast September, Canada said there were “credible” allegations linking Indian agents to the June murder of the Sikh separatist leader, a contention India has rejected.CrimeMay 3
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RCMP arrests alleged hitmen accused of killing B.C. Sikh leaderRaids following temple slaying linked to government of India.CanadaMay 3
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Alberta boy embraces Curly Hair Day while living with rare disorderFewer than 100 people in the world are diagnosed with giant axonal neuropathy (GAN), two in Alberta. Curly Hair Day is dedicated to raising awareness about the rare disease.HealthMay 3
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Oilers plan to use rest as a weapon while they await second-round opponentDuring what they hope is a deep run through the gruelling Stanley Cup playoffs this spring, the Edmonton Oilers will take all the time off they can get.SportsMay 2
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B.C. man angry he’s being ‘forced’ to pay Alberta traffic ticket received by deceased sonA B.C. father is in a bitter battle with the Alberta government over a ten-year-old photo radar ticket his now deceased son received while briefly in the province.CanadaMay 2