Thursday, August 22, 2013: Global Edmonton Morning News

Edmonton Marathon

The 22nd annual Edmonton Marathon gets under way this weekend at Northlands Park. It’s one of the top road races in Alberta which boasts a fast and flat course. It’s also a qualifier for the Boston Marathon. John Stanton – founder of the Running Room – gives us all the details about the weekends event.

Strathcona Celebrates

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This Saturday, our neighbouring community will be marking a very special anniversary with a day that’s packed with family fun. Tracey Gravelle and Sherri-Dawn Annett tell us what’s in store for “Strathcona Celebrates.”

Trending Now

Online producer Slav Kornik tells us what’s trending on the web, includinga prominent american consumer-rights advocate warning the Canadian government to be wary about allowing Verizon into Canada’s wireless market.