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Labour Day weekend a special time of CFL season for league’s commissioner"This year, it (Labour Day) feels even more significant," Ambrosie said.CanadaAug 30
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Documents offer glimpse into accused corn maze killer’s history with Alberta justice systemAt about 7 p.m. on Tuesday night, police officers were called to the Edmonton Corn Maze off Highway 627 after someone reported a stabbing.CrimeAug 30
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Calgary warns tickets coming for those ignoring restrictions as water use continues to be too highThe city is reporting another day of higher-than-allowed water use since rationing rules came into effect Monday.CanadaAug 30
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Alberta RCMP say teen dead after confrontation with police officersA 15-year-old boy is dead after RCMP officers shot him during a confrontation south of Edmonton.CrimeAug 30
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‘Our hearts are broken’: Hockey world reacts to tragic death of Johnny GaudreauCondolences are pouring in after former Calgary Flames player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew were tragically killed by a suspected drunk driver.SportsAug 30
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Illegal parking a concern around Commonwealth Stadium during big eventsAfter tens of thousands of people descended upon Commonwealth Stadium last weekend for two Metallica concerts, concerns began to rise over illegal parking in the area.FeaturesAug 30
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Rail workers union launches legal challenge to binding arbitration orderThe Teamsters union challenged directives for binding arbitration issued to a labour board by federal Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon last week.CanadaAug 30
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Global Edmonton marks 50th anniversary: ‘ITV was a juggernaut when it went on the air’Former anchor Gord Steinke, outgoing operations manager Peter Wugalter and former station manager Tim Spelliscy speak about the legacy of ITV/Global Edmonton.FeaturesAug 30
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Remembering ‘Johnny Hockey’: NHL All-Star and top U.S. player internationallyNHL player Johnny Gaudreau was known around the sport as “Johnny Hockey," a nickname coined by fans when he starred at Boston College from 2011-14.SportsAug 30
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Former Calgary Flames player Johnny Gaudreau, brother Matthew killed in New Jersey collisionFormer Calgary Flames player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew Gaudreau were killed in a collision in New Jersey on Thursday night.SportsAug 30
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Timeline: Global Edmonton celebrates 50th anniversaryGlobal Edmonton is celebrating its 50th anniversary on Sept. 1, 2024.FeaturesAug 30
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Edmonton man faces affordable and accessible housing challenges following management changesGlobal News contacted Jasper Place Wellness Centre but the group did not provide comment.FeaturesAug 29
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Students at Edmonton public schools return to class for 1st day of new school yearBoth children and educators described the day as one filled with the normal combination of anxiety and excitement.EducationAug 29
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Alberta finance minister accepted free VIP tickets to Oilers playoff games: ‘Did nothing wrong’"It was all within the rules and will be disclosed on my ethics commissioner statement," Horner said Thursday.PoliticsAug 29
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Alberta government expects boost to 2024-25 surplus largely due to oil pricesAlberta's first-quarter fiscal update shows the government expects a surplus of $2.9 billion but won't have surplus cash in the short term.PoliticsAug 29
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Man randomly pepper-sprayed, robbed by 5 people in downtown Edmonton: policeEdmonton police are looking for five people who pepper-sprayed and robbed a man downtown earlier this week.CrimeAug 29
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Crown recommends 9 years in prison for pair of protesters at Coutts border blockadeA Crown prosecutor says two men convicted of mischief and weapons offences at the 2022 border blockade at Coutts, Alta., should spend nine years in prison.CrimeAug 29
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City council votes to keep current Edmonton Transit ratesWednesday's vote came after the Edmonton Transit Service brought forward a report.PoliticsAug 28
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Doctors, nurses concerned by Alberta premier considering plan to transfer hospitalsThe president of the AMA said the provincial government needs to share its data and show why third-party providers might be better suited to run some facilities.HealthAug 28
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Calgarians do better on Day 2 of water rationing as pipe repairs continueThe city says 497 million litres of water were used on Tuesday.CanadaAug 28
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Feds announce plans to develop public lands in Calgary for affordable housingThe Government of Canada has announced plans to develop public lands in Calgary for affordable housing in what is being called the Canada Public Land Bank.ConsumerAug 28
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Edmonton’s legendary 630 CHED finds a new home on the AM dial630 CHED, the best talk radio station in Edmonton is moving to 880 AM. 880 CHED will also be the exclusive broadcaster of the 5-time Stanley Cup winning Edmonton Oilers.FeaturesAug 28
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Part of Calgary’s airport to be closed for 18 months to repair damage caused by hailThe Calgary Airport Authority says part of Calgary International Airport will be closed for a minimum of 18 months to repair damage from a massive hailstorm earlier this month.ConsumerAug 28
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Northwest Territories short on firefighters, equipment, information during 2023 wildfires: reportNineteen communities were evacuated, including the territorial capital of Yellowknife.FireAug 28
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Elks’ Jones and Ivey make CFL Honour Roll for AugustEdmonton Elks receiver Tevin Jones, offensive lineman Martez Ivey and the entire offensive line have been named to the CFL Honour Roll for August.SportsAug 28