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Reports of gunfire in southeast Edmonton prompts search for minivanPolice are investigating a weapons complaint in the southeast Edmonton neighbourhood of Silverberry on Thursday morning.CrimeApr 26, 2018
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Government, industry and consumers gather for CannabisConThe conference is hoping to educate consumers and businesses alike on marijuana legalization.ConsumerApr 14, 2018
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Nitro Circus coming back to Edmonton, promising bigger showExtreme athletes take over Rogers Place in October with the return of Nitro Circus.EntertainmentMar 10, 2018
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Overpass to Millet closed indefinitely after crash last weekThe overpass is closed indefinitely and it will be at least three weeks before an assessment is completed.TrafficJan 25, 2018
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Edmonton’s mayor hopes marijuana-related businesses set up shop in vacant commercial spaceEdmonton's mayor is hoping that the expected billions in retail value once marijuana in legalized is going to result in a new revenue stream for the city.CanadaNov 29, 2017
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Private marijuana industry to be boon for Alberta: Alberta Cannabis Stakeholders GroupMarijuana is expected to be big business, especially if you look at the private regulation models in Colorado and Washington. A lobby group thinks that means Alberta will see a huge benefit and an entirely new industry spring up from nothing.ConsumerNov 17, 2017
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Pot stakeholder group wants marijuana sold through private stores, not government-run shops"The Alberta government doesn't need to reinvent the wheel. Ontario spent upwards of $3.7-billion in operating costs of the LCBO last year."PoliticsNov 1, 2017
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Couple plans to bring the hobbit-themed bed and breakfast to AlbertaA medieval-themed camping spot and park will soon offer Middle-Earth accommodations with the Bagg Inn Burrows, a luxury hobbit hole vacation destination.ConsumerOct 26, 2017
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Report suggests Calgary and Edmonton leading economic growthA new report suggests Calgary is leading the country in economic growth in 2017, with Edmonton right behind.EconomyOct 17, 2017
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In photos: Massive snowfall in Jasper National Park leaves Marmot Basin a winter wonderlandEdmonton may have had its first snowfall of the season this week but it was nothing compared to the flakes that flew just outside of Jasper, Alta. on Wednesday.CanadaSep 21, 2017
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Fire flares up at abandoned house in west EdmontonPolice are assisting in an investigation into a suspicious fire at an abandoned house on 110 Avenue and 149 Street.CrimeSep 6, 2017
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Edmonton police watching for increase in hate crimes following violence in CharlottesvilleThere hasn't been a big increase in reported hate incidents in Edmonton since the Charlottesville violence, but Edmonton police are still watching things closely.CanadaAug 17, 2017
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Edmonton business helps veterans get prescription marijuanaMarijuana legalization is scheduled to come next summer and one business in Edmonton that helps veterans and first responders get cannabinoid therapy is getting ready.CrimeJul 31, 2017
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Photo radar tickets issued for speeding in Edmonton school zones down by over 30KData from the city shows that fewer photo radar tickets are being issued in Edmonton school zones.CanadaJul 10, 2017
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Don’t leave kids or pets in hot cars: Edmonton police warningEdmonton will experience temperatures in the mid-30s over the next few days, and police say it means your vehicle could be almost twice as hot on the inside as the outside.CrimeJul 7, 2017
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Stormy summer causing lots of mosquito hatching in EdmontonThe hot days and rainy nights seem to be the perfect storm for mosquitoes to develop in some parts of Edmonton.EnvironmentJun 27, 2017
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Business near 83 Street concerned about plans for single-lane traffic with Valley Line LRTAs the plan to turn 83 Street to Argyll Road into a single lane of traffic in each direction sinks in with businesses and residents in the area, some worry the city is making a big mistake.TrafficJun 1, 2017
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Eggen straightens out curriculum update plansDavid Eggen, Minister of Education, told 630 CHED's Ryan Jespersen, a lot of the curriculum is over 30 years old and it is time for an update.CanadaMay 30, 2017
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Mosquito numbers low in Edmonton so far this springEdmonton has been seeing unsteady weather this spring and that has left some wondering how the mosquito situation is right now.EnvironmentMay 26, 2017
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Alberta dairy farmer thinks US government should look at the factsNew tariffs on softwood lumber and talk from U.S. President Donald Trump about making changes to dairy trade between the U.S. and Canada has farmers in Alberta concerned.CanadaApr 25, 2017
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Edmonton spring street sweeping underwayEdmonton's director of roadway maintenance says street sweeping and spring cleanup is fully underway now and crews even got an early start.TrafficMar 28, 2017
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Parties cannot merge in Alberta as unite the right talk continues: Elections AlbertaElections Alberta calls into question the unite the right plan by the Progressive Conservatives and Wilrose parties.PoliticsMar 23, 2017
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Edmonton to be first Canadian stop for Pixar exhibit this summerThe Telus World of Science is bringing another exhibition to Edmonton that is going to be a must-see for movie lovers.EntertainmentMar 21, 2017
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