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Smaller cinemas in Saskatoon attracting audience despite competitionDespite the closure of Rainbow Cinemas Saskatoon in May, the Roxy Theatre continues to compete with major national cinemas to attract moviegoers.CanadaMar 5, 2020
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Saskatoon councillors mull idea of part-time vs. full-time payFrom council and committee meetings to attending city events and addressing citizen concerns, Saskatoon councillors deal with a lot — even though the position is part-time.PoliticsFeb 11, 2020
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Advice for runners as Edmonton Marathon inches closer: ‘Everyone’s capable of completing it’This year's marathon will take place August 18, with events including five- and 10-kilometre races and half and full marathons.SportsJun 18, 2019
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Alberta researcher suggests planning ahead for sudden evacuation"Would you be prepared to leave your home for up to a week within the next half hour, and to make sure you take all the things with you that are essential?"EnvironmentMay 25, 2019
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IndyCar dream still alive for Red Deer driverA Red Deer racer's goal to compete in one of the world's biggest open wheel series will continue on, for now.SportsMay 18, 2019
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Red Deer race car driver facing sponsorship issues after strong start to Indy Pro 2000 seasonRed Deer's Parker Thompson is learning first-hand that the road to North American racing success isn't just based on track performance.SportsMar 20, 2019
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Teams tap into hockey’s roots for Alberta Pond Hockey ChampionshipSixty-four teams from across the province -- and as far away as Australia -- will be taking part in this year's Alberta Pond Hockey Championship.SportsMar 7, 2019
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Edmontonian embraces new ride in electric racing seriesStefan Rzadzinski is one of 12 drivers in the inaugural season of the Jaguar I-Pace eTrophy, the first ever international race series for a production battery-electric vehicle.SportsFeb 27, 2019
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Students still dealing with mental illness after 2016 Fort McMurray fires: studyAn Alberta psychiatrist says the mental health supports brought in after the Fort McMurray wildfires of May 2016 haven't done enough to help students.HealthJan 26, 2019
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New driving legislation will mean more breathalyzer tests: Edmonton policeNew impaired driving laws, which are part of Bill C-46, give police across Canada the authority to demand breathalyzer tests from any driver they pull over.CrimeDec 18, 2018
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Study finds Canadians concerned about shipping petroleum by waterHowever, in Alberta and Atlantic Canada, more than 60 per cent of survey respondents would support an increase in oil tanker traffic around B.C.'s South Coast.CanadaDec 9, 2018
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Police investigating after man shot outside downtown Edmonton nightclubOfficers responded to a call at 1:40 a.m. Sunday to the Alibi Ultra Lounge at the corner of Jasper Avenue and 100 Street.CrimeDec 2, 2018
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Thousands of motorcycles ride to kick off 630 CHED Santas AnonymousWith temperatures below zero Sunday morning, it felt a bit more like Christmas as motorcyclists gathered for the 630 CHED Santas Anonymous Edmonton Toy Run.CanadaSep 30, 2018
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Exercise, not rest, may be best for coping with chemo: University of Alberta studyDr. Kerry Courneya at the University of Alberta's Faculty of Kinesiology says exercise, not rest, may be the best option to cope with cancer treatments.HealthSep 23, 2018
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Edmontonians brave unseasonably cold weather for 38th annual Terry Fox RunOne Canadian's courageous run in the face of adversity continues to inspire people across the country nearly four decades later.HealthSep 16, 2018
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U of A researcher finds rising trend of obesity discriminationOne University of Alberta researcher believes obesity discrimination is as common as racism.HealthSep 15, 2018
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Humboldt Broncos play 1st game in fallen coach’s hometown since fatal crashThere will be plenty of emotions as the Humboldt Broncos play their first game since the tragic April 6 bus crash.CanadaSep 1, 2018
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University of Alberta study examines drive-thru bans in Canadian communitiesA recent University of Alberta study found 27 communities across Canada have implemented either a partial or full ban on fast food drive-thru windows.ConsumerAug 22, 2018
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Bissell Centre underwear collection campaign breaks recordThe week-long Drop Your Gonch campaign wrapped up Saturday, collecting more than 7,000 pairs of underwear and bras.LifestyleJul 21, 2018
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University of Alberta scientists working on compound that could prevent Zika, RSVAn experiment at the University of Alberta's Department of Chemistry could lead to a pill to treat deadly viruses, such as the respiratory syncytial virus.ScienceJul 14, 2018
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2 park and ride drivers hit by pepper spray during Edmonton Eskimos gameTwo Edmonton Transit drivers were sent home after being hit by pepper spray while working the park and ride service for Friday's Edmonton Eskimos game.CrimeJul 14, 2018
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More drops than gains in Alberta high school performance reportThe Fraser Institute released their rankings of the province's high schools - and the report cards aren't flattering for some schools.EducationJun 16, 2018
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Edmonton’s airport receives low marks in FIFA World Cup evaluationA spokesperson for the Edmonton International Airport says it was fair for FIFA to question the airport as an "international gateway".SportsJun 5, 2018
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Alberta beef producers concerned with recent U.S. trade tariffsThe recent beef between Canada and the United States over trade could impact Alberta's well-known meat industry.EconomyJun 3, 2018
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Former Edmonton Oilers player’s Stanley Cup ring stolen in Spruce GroveFormer Edmonton Oiler Norm Lacombe is hoping somebody comes forward with his Stanley Cup ring, stolen from outside his home in Spruce Grove.SportsMay 30, 2018
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