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Edmonton’s police helicopter a noisy necessity above some communitiesAn Alberta Avenue resident has concerns about the noise created by Edmonton police's helicopter but EPS says if the chopper is there, it's for a purpose and part of the force's job.CrimeOct 4, 2019
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Edmonton Eskimos would welcome online 50/50 salesWith the Toronto Raptors in the NBA finals, their 50/50 ticket sales are going through the roof, thanks in part to a recent rule change that the Edmonton Eskimos would be pleased to see in Alberta.CanadaJun 3, 2019
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North Saskatchewan River’s water level on the decline: researchersSome researchers are warning there will be changes in how the North Saskatchewan River is used in years to come.EnvironmentMay 15, 2019
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Damage from smoking-related fires is on disturbing upward trend in EdmontonWhile the number of fires has remained about on par with previous years, the amount of damage caused by smoking-related fires is on track to double from last year.FireMay 11, 2018
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Wait times for hip and knee procedures on the rise in AlbertaIt's taking longer for hip and knee replacement surgeries to get done in Alberta, according to a Canadian Institute for Health Information report .HealthApr 12, 2018
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MacEwan University recovers millions lost in phishing scamA huge sigh of relief at MacEwan University as the school has recovered almost all of the $11.8 million that was lost in a phishing scam late last year.CrimeApr 4, 2018
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Man’s neck cut during fight in east Edmonton: policeA man in his 50s was taken to hospital Monday night, after being cut across the back of the neck during a fight at a home in the Strathearn neighbourhood.CrimeJan 30, 2018
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Man in car shot in northeast Edmonton early TuesdayA man was taken to hospital in serious condition after a shooting early Tuesday morning in northeast Edmonton's McLeod neighbourhood.CrimeJan 23, 2018
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Cold weather slows donations at Edmonton’s Candy Cane LaneJust under 20,000 kilograms of food was collected at Candy Cane Lane this Christmas season.CanadaJan 3, 2018
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Premier Rachel Notley sits down with 630 CHED for year-end interviewPremier Rachel Notley is ready for 2018. With the NDP past the halfway point toward a 2019 election, the plan is to stay the course.PoliticsDec 19, 2017
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Calgary lawyer is first Alberta Party leadership candidateA Calgary lawyer has stepped forward and become the first candidate in the Alberta Party leadership race.PoliticsDec 18, 2017
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Can Man Dan collecting food for the Edmonton Food Bank before the holidaysEdmonton's food bank is in desperate need as we head into the holidays, but an opportunity to help is underway.Nov 23, 2017
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Alberta ’60s Scoop survivors say settlement a good start, but some families still torn apart"We need the opportunity to bring our '60s Scoop survivors together in Alberta to create a safe environment for them to share their stories."CanadaOct 6, 2017
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Charge laid in Spruce Grove ‘fight club’A teen has been charged after a fight club incident in Spruce Grove that sent a Grade 8 boy to hospital.CrimeSep 22, 2017
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Former Edmonton city councillor predicts low voter turnout this electionA former city councillor isn't expecting much of a turnout in the upcoming municipal election.PoliticsSep 21, 2017
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Fallen Canadian soldiers honoured in PolandAn effort to make sure no Canadian soldier is forgotten has made its way from a cemetery in Edmonton all the way to Poland.CanadaSep 1, 2017
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Edmonton job market recovery hits a bump in JulyEdmonton's unemployment rate is at the highest it's been in decades, and it's going to take a while to get back down.EconomyAug 4, 2017
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Minister admits government needs to improve communication on coal phaseoutThe phaseout of coal power has raised lots of unanswered questions for towns that depend on the industry.PoliticsAug 3, 2017
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A local café hoping for help solving the case of the disappearing pianoThe Carrot community coffeehouse wants its piano back.CanadaJul 11, 2017
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Some good and bad news for Edmonton in latest jobs reportThe province and the country had some positive movement on the jobs front, but Edmonton did not fare so well last month.EconomyJul 7, 2017
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Woman dead after downtown Edmonton collisionA pedestrian died after a collision in downtown Edmonton early Tuesday morning.CrimeJun 27, 2017
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EPS officer suspended without pay after impaired driving convictionA seven-year member of the Edmonton Police Service has been suspended without pay for 70 hours for drunk driving and trying to get the arresting officer to let her go.CrimeJun 23, 2017
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Prominent Alberta publisher Ruth Kelly diesAn Edmonton woman well known for her philanthropy and leadership in the community has died.CanadaJun 15, 2017
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Alberta and Edmonton see highest rise in reported hate crimes in CanadaEdmonton and Alberta are showing the highest increase in hate crimes, according to a new report from Stats Canada.CrimeJun 13, 2017
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