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First posted: Monday, October 23, 2017 10:22 PM MDT | Updated: Monday, October 23, 2017 11:16 PM MDT
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Conservative candidate poised to replace Rona Ambrose in Sturgeon River-Parkland
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Rona Ambrose's former riding remains staunchly Conservative after a Monday byelection that saw the Tory candidate romp to victory.Dane Lloyd had secured 77.4 per cent of the vote in the Sturgeon River-Parkland byelection with 240 of 251 polls reporting at press time.Lloyd and his supporters gathe...
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School requests proof of baptism from defeated Catholic trustee candidate
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A Catholic school trustee candidate who lost in last week's civic election is questioning why the school her children have attended for six years asked to see her baptismal certificate.Mom-of-three Kristin Heimbecker said Monday she's worried her children have become targets after she publicly qu...
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Family gets keys to Habitat for Humanity home backed by former U.S. president Jimmy Carter
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Former U.S. president Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, visited Edmonton in July, joining hundreds of volunteers who devoted their time and effort to help build affordable housing in Alberta’s capital city.The fruits of those labours were evident Monday, as Habitat for Humanity Edmonton and Ro...
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Man shot by police after standoff had 35 outstanding warrants
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A man shot by police Friday had 35 outstanding warrants for violent offences, including firearms-related charges, the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) said in a news release Monday.The 37-year-old man, whose name has not been released, was shot after a standoff in west Edmonton. He ...
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Innovative south Edmonton group provides popular programs for seniors
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An innovative program spearheaded by a Twin Brooks resident is attracting seniors from numerous neighbourhoods in southwest Edmonton.Ida Richards started the Seniors Innovation Fund after hearing about Age Friendly Edmonton's $5,000 grants for senior-focused community projects.The longtime reside...
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Cleanup continues after dozen railcars went off the track in Sturgeon County
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Cleanup continues after dozen railcars went off the track in Sturgeon County
Cleanup continued Monday after a dozen train cars went off the track north of Edmonton on Sunday afternoon, spilling as much as 50 litres of crude oil.Sturgeon County residents in 46 homes in two neighbourhoods near CFB Edmonton were evacuated for hours after 12 train cars derailed nearby. Two of...
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Woman killed in two-car collision on Anthony Henday Drive
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One woman is dead following a fatal two-car collision on Anthony Henday Drive Monday morning.Police blocked traffic on the 184 Street overpass above Anthony Henday Drive in both directions Monday after a woman was killed in a head-on collision.Ambulances were called at 7:52 a.m. and a woman in he...
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Former Facebook staffer back in Edmonton to do artificial intelligence research
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Former Facebook employee Kevin Waugh gave up the perks of the company's California campus last spring for an Edmonton job with the research subsidiary of another tech giant.Waugh, a Canadian who spent seven years at the University of Alberta getting his bachelor's and master's degrees in artifici...
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Somali groups gather for peace
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Edmontonians from the Somali community gathered at two separate events on Sunday to work on peace, unity and providing positive role models for youth in light of recent attacks. The Edmonton Mogadishu Crisis Response Team held a vigil and fundraiser at the Edmonton Islamic Academy at 14525 127 St...
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Evacuation ordered after derailment
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Forty-six homes have been evacuated in Sturgeon County after an unknown number of train cars derailed north of Edmonton, a spokesperson for the county said Sunday afternoon.How long those residents will be kept away from their homes is yet unknown, said Sheila Moore, a senior communications offic...
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Old Walterdale bridge demolition scheduled for the weekend postponed
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The partial demolition of the Old Walterdale bridge has been postponed until at least Monday after the contractor experienced issues with its crane.Removal of the north truss on the centenarian structure was expected to take place this weekend, the city said Friday.But a press release late Saturd...
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Teen randomly assaults Kingsway Mcdonalds patrons
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An apparently intoxicated teen randomly started assaulting at least eight people at a Kingsway McDonalds on Saturday afternoon and police are looking to speak to witnesses.Northwest Division patrol officers were called to the Kingsway McDonalds at 10520 111 Avenue around 3:30 p.m. for a report of...
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Woman dead, man charged after collision in crosswalk
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A 70-year-old woman died in hospital on Friday after being hit in a marked crosswalk on Oct. 11 and a man is now facing charges, police said in a news release on Saturday.The woman, who police have not identified, was crossing 87 Avenue at 169 Street around 7:45 p.m. on Oct. 11 when she was hit b...
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Funeral held for mother, assistant pastor killed in Lloydminster crash
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A northeast Edmonton church laid to rest their assistant pastor Saturday — a month after the mother of four was killed in a collision near Lloydminster. Glorious Decontee David, 35, was one of three women killed Sept. 22 when a stolen flatbed truck that had earlier been pursued by RCMP collided w...
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