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• NDP MP calls on Boissonnault to resign over false claims to Indigenous identity

  20-11-2024 16:05 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  OTTAWA — A Metis member of Parliament is calling on the employment minister to resign over what he calls harmful false claims to Indigenous ancestry. Read More
  
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• 'These are challenging times': Alberta projects $4.6B surplus, but falling oil prices could lead to deficit

  21-11-2024 19:01 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  The Alberta government is forecasting a $4.6 billion surplus at the end of this fiscal year, though nearly half of that surplus won't be available for spending, and officials warn the province could fall into deficit if oil prices don't rebound. Read More
  
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• Edmonton Oilers best two wingers now injured, but can incoming speedster fill the void?

  21-11-2024 18:42 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  This in from Tony Brar of Oilers TV, news that Edmonton's top two wingers, Zach Hyman and Viktor Arvidsson, were not on the ice for the team's morning skate, but new winger Kasperi Kapanen was, along with Darnell Nurse taking a turn as the seventh defenceman. Read More
  
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• Three to See Edmonton Events: Danny Michel/Steve Poltz, Open Eyes, and Wickediator II

  21-11-2024 18:37 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Danny Michel and Steve Poltz: These two charming, dynamic and comedic Canadian singer-songwriters return to the stage in tandem after a successful 2023 buddy-boy tour. Read More
  
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• U.S. election prompts interest in moving north to Canada

  21-11-2024 17:53 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Even before the outcome of the American presidential election, it seems a lot of Americans were already curious about moving north of the border. Read More
  
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• Edmonton weather: Winter winds to drop 2 cm of snow

  21-11-2024 15:59 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  A look at Thursday's Edmonton weather from Environment Canada. Read More
  
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• Transgender community gathers in remembrance, opposition to Alberta legislation

  21-11-2024 15:55 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  EDMONTON — Dillon Ford has never marked Transgender Day of Remembrance before. Read More
  
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• Game Day: Edmonton Oilers look to hang onto wildcard spot against Wild

  21-11-2024 15:00 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  TV: Sportsnet West. Radio: 880 CHED. Read More
  
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• Province to appoint more members to Edmonton Police Commission

  21-11-2024 14:20 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Changes are at play for the Edmonton Police Commission, as Public Safety Minister Mike Ellis signalled his intent Wednesday to add more provincial appointees. Read More
  
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• Alberta nurses union has applied for formal mediation

  21-11-2024 14:15 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  The union representing more than 30,000 Alberta nurses said it plans to sign off on all essential services agreements which allows public sector workers and their employers to strike or lockout while ensuring essential public services and have applied for formal mediation as of Wednesday. Read More
  
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• Edmonton Coun. Tim Cartmell running for mayor with new political party

  21-11-2024 14:05 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Two-term Edmonton city councillor Tim Cartmell will run to be Edmonton's next mayor and launch a new municipal political party to push forward his agenda. Read More
  
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• 'A number of concerns': Alberta privacy commissioner calls for overhaul of proposed access to information laws

  21-11-2024 14:05 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Alberta's privacy commissioner is calling on the government to overhaul its recently introduced access to information legislation, saying she had identified "a number of concerns" as the bill works its way through the legislature. Read More
  
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• An Alberta defence lawyer told a judge he couldn't answer a question. He spent the break in a jail cell

  21-11-2024 14:00 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  A Red Deer defence lawyer is accusing a judge of bullying after he was locked in a jail cell following a disagreement in court. Read More
  
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• Thursday's letters: Smith aligning AIMCo with UCP agenda

  21-11-2024 12:00 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Re. "Left-wing policies placed AIMCo leadership group on collision course with UCP," David Staples, Nov. 20 Read More
  
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• Edmonton Oilers not on top of their game just yet, but tending in that direction

  21-11-2024 07:19 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  It's been six weeks since the NHL season began for the Edmonton Oilers, and already they've hit the 20-game mark. It was an underwhelming first quarter for the preseason favourite with a decidedly mediocre 10-8-2 record and a .550 points percentage in what is currently a .551 league. As might be expected, that percentage lands them right in the middle of the pack of the Western Conference, currently in a wild card spot but hardly comfortable. Read More
  
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• 'Doctors here were overwhelmed': Alberta expands nurse practitioner care across province

  20-11-2024 23:55 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  With new capacity to provide primary care to 33,000 Albertans — and another 50,000 in the near future — nurse practitioners may be saving the day, one patient at a time, the province said Wednesday. Read More
  
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• Oilers Podkolzin gets strong vote of confidence from captain McDavid

  20-11-2024 23:04 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Vasily Podkolzin can’t score, which is clearly bugging him as you look at his face as he sits on the bench, but any time the captain Connor McDavid says he likes playing with him, goals aside, that is clearly a whopping assist he should be taking to heart. Read More
  
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• Edmonton Elks aren't Ed's Eskimos this time around for rehired GM

  20-11-2024 22:44 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  For what it's worth, it was an admittedly kinder, gentler Ed Hervey who introduced himself as the new general manager and vice-president of football operations for the Edmonton Elks on Wednesday. Read More
  
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• Edmonton police chief Dale McFee calls it quits; commission to begin search for successor

  20-11-2024 22:42 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Edmonton police chief Dale McFee is stepping down Feb. 21, 2025, after a little over six years in the role. Read More
  
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• BREAKING: Edmonton police chief Dale McFee to step down

  20-11-2024 22:42 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Edmonton police chief Dale McFee is stepping down. Read More
  
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• Did Jeff Jackson screw up Edmonton Oilers this summer? Can did Stan Bowman fix it?

  20-11-2024 22:26 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Did Edmonton Oilers hockey boss Jeff Jackson screw up this summer? Can did new GM Stan Bowman fix it? Read More
  
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• Did Jeff Jackson screw up Edmonton Oilers this summer? But did Stan Bowman fix it?

  20-11-2024 22:26 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Did Edmonton Oilers hockey boss Jeff Jackson screw up this summer? Can did new GM Stan Bowman fix it? Read More
  
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• 'Government has to step up': Alberta's child and youth advocate pushes for early intervention and transitioning supports

  20-11-2024 22:04 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Warning: this story deals with suicide. If you need help, the AHS Mental Health Help Line can be reached at 1-877-303-2642. The Canada Suicide Prevention Service can be contacted at 1-833-456-4566. The Suicide Crisis Helpline is 988. Read More
  
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• Four people died in Edmonton bus shelters in two weeks

  20-11-2024 21:32 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Four people believed to be homeless died, or were found dead, in Edmonton bus shelters in the past two weeks as cold weather rolls into the city. Read More
  
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• Police seek more victims in case of Edmonton chiropractor charged with sexual assault

  20-11-2024 21:31 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Edmonton police are seeking more potential victims in the case of a chiropractor charged with sexual assault. Read More
  
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• Opinion: Why Edmonton needs to protect trees on private property, too

  20-11-2024 19:30 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Trees play a vital role in enhancing air quality, supporting biodiversity, and reducing urban heat effects. In light of the urban planning committee’s recent agenda on tree management, we strongly urge Edmonton city council to consider implementing a private tree bylaw, similar to the public trees bylaw enacted on May 1, 2022. Read More
  
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• Alberta hires former prime minister Stephen Harper as new AIMCo board chair

  20-11-2024 19:29 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  The Alberta government has hired former prime minister Stephen Harper as the new chairman of the board of the Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo) less than two weeks after it sacked all 10 prior board members. Read More
  
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• PWHL heading to Edmonton for game between Toronto Sceptres and Ottawa Charge

  20-11-2024 18:55 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Edmonton hockey fans will get an opportunity to check out Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) action this winter, as part of the PWHL's Takeover Tour. Read More
  
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• Edmonton woman says pharmacist disciplined for accessing personal info tried to befriend her on social media

  20-11-2024 18:08 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  An Edmonton woman says a pharmacist sanctioned for accessing her personal information also contacted her on social media in a bid to become her friend. Read More
  
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• Review: Bruce Springsteen delivers anthemic, heartfelt rock show to Rogers Place crowd

  20-11-2024 17:56 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  How many of you went to church on Tuesday night? Read More
  
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