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What is Halal meat?
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Halal means permissible in Arabic and refers to foods that have been prepared according to Islamic law.
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Panelists push for Alberta sales tax, but not everyone agrees
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"If we increase taxes more than we have, is that going to help the average family out there that's struggling? I don't think so."
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Edmonton bylaw changes under consideration ahead of cannabis legalization
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Amendments to the zoning bylaw, business licence bylaw, public places bylaw and waste management bylaw will be considered at the community and public services committee meeting on Wednesday.
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Paula Simons: Pipeline champion Rachel Notley casts herself as Alberta’s Iron Lady
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Just as only Richard Nixon could go to China, only Rachel Notley could fight for a pipeline this fiercely.
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Theme parks help Edmonton's PCL Constructors ride to near-record revenues
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PCL has a strong $11.4-billion backlog of signed contracts, the most in its 112-year history.
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Paula Simons: Underpass plan a wrong turn for Stony Plain Road renewal
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"I think $200 million is a lot of money to spend to save a minute and a half."
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Trash to ethanol: Edmonton's long-delayed Enerkem plant explained
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But it's not just a dream, say Enerkem officials. It's a careful, step-by-step world first accomplishment that can easily afford to be a few years behind.
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Airport getting 'closer to an agreement' with Uber
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International Airport remains a no-fly zone for Uber as the ride-sharing service tries to drive home a deal with the airport.
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Marijuana retailers warned recreational pot shops won't be 'cash cow'
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A Vancouver cannabis retailer says anyone rushing into the field shouldn’t expect to find a pot of gold.
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Committee considers pros, cons and risks of Coliseum site redevelopment
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A new report into the pros and cons of the Coliseum site redevelopment will tabled at an executive committee meeting Thursday.
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'It's not worth it': Edmonton's mixed recycling is garbage, entrepreneurs say
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Edmonton's habit of dumping all recyclables in that same truck and squishing it together makes valuable cardboard and plastics un-usable for many entrepreneurs.
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Epcor net income down but dividend to city rising
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The company says the growth and development of its business supports is increasing the amount of money paid to the city.
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Lack of funding shutters Tour of Alberta
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The Tour of Alberta is coming to a halt due to financial concerns, its organizers say. “The ATB Tour of Alberta was one of North America’s top cycling events and brought some of the world’s best cyclists to the Province of Alberta. We are very proud of the positive impact this event has had in [&...
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All sings point to economic growth, but uncertainty remains: ATB
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Alberta’s economy is poised for growth in 2018, but a stubbornly high unemployment rate is adding to a lingering uncertainty, ATB Financial says. On Thursday, the crown corporation released its first Alberta Economic Outlook report of 2018, detailing five key findings: US oil prices ha...
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What is a knuckle boom crane?
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A knuckle boom crane is also known as a picker crane, loader crane and articulating crane.
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