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Edmonton advances on potential conference centre merger
Edmonton’s two competing convention centres should merge under one manager, says Mayor Don Iveson, as Northlands continues to struggle with paying its bills to the city.“Northlands needs to go through a major adjustment to be viable in the future,” Iveson told reporters Wednesday, following his s...
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Edmonton’s two competing convention centres should merge under one manager, says Mayor Don Iveson, as Northlands continues to struggle with paying its bills to the city.“Northlands needs to go through a major adjustment to be viable in the future,” Iveson told reporters Wednesday, following his s...
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Edmonton's Wednesday wind storm trashed 900 trees
The ferocious wind storm that tore through Edmonton Wednesday damaged close to 1,000 trees.City officials said Thursday they received about 900 notifications of trees or tree parts that were brought down onto roadways, parks and private property.“It will definitely be quite an undertaking to get ...
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The ferocious wind storm that tore through Edmonton Wednesday damaged close to 1,000 trees.City officials said Thursday they received about 900 notifications of trees or tree parts that were brought down onto roadways, parks and private property.“It will definitely be quite an undertaking to get ...
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Edmonton, Calgary should each get another seat in Alberta legislature: report
— A report by the Electoral Boundaries Commission suggests Calgary and Edmonton should each get an additional seat in the legislature.The commission is working to update Alberta's political map for the 2019 provincial election.The report says the province should continue to have 87 constituencies...
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— A report by the Electoral Boundaries Commission suggests Calgary and Edmonton should each get an additional seat in the legislature.The commission is working to update Alberta's political map for the 2019 provincial election.The report says the province should continue to have 87 constituencies...
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Alberta's auditor general says immediate action needed to improve health care
— Alberta's auditor general is calling for immediate action to improve a health-care system he says is still falling short despite years of recommendations on how to make it better.Merwan Saher says too many roadblocks continue to prevent the government and health providers from working together ...
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— Alberta's auditor general is calling for immediate action to improve a health-care system he says is still falling short despite years of recommendations on how to make it better.Merwan Saher says too many roadblocks continue to prevent the government and health providers from working together ...
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Hey bud, looking for a job? New Edmonton staffing agency to serve cannabis industry
Do you want to be a “budtender”?A new Edmonton-based staffing agency might be able to help you.Cannabis at Work has launched the agency – which its founder says is the first of its kind in Canada – to connect prospective workers and employers in the cannabis industry.“Organizations need to step u...
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Do you want to be a “budtender”?A new Edmonton-based staffing agency might be able to help you.Cannabis at Work has launched the agency – which its founder says is the first of its kind in Canada – to connect prospective workers and employers in the cannabis industry.“Organizations need to step u...
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Lotto luck shines for another Albertan who lost Fort McMurray home
— Another Albertan who lost a home in Fort McMurray has had a change of luck, winning a luxury condo and an Italian sports car in an Edmonton hospital fundraising lottery.Michael Marchand was shopping for flowers when a representative from the Full House Lottery phoned on Wednesday to tell him he...
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— Another Albertan who lost a home in Fort McMurray has had a change of luck, winning a luxury condo and an Italian sports car in an Edmonton hospital fundraising lottery.Michael Marchand was shopping for flowers when a representative from the Full House Lottery phoned on Wednesday to tell him he...
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Man who allegedly killed man with truck turns himself in: Edmonton police
A man charged with second-degree murder in connection to a hit and run that left an 18-year-old man dead has turned himself in, according to Edmonton police. Police said in a news release Thursday that Justin Handbury, 31, turned himself into the Strathcona County RCMP detachment at around 7:30 ...
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A man charged with second-degree murder in connection to a hit and run that left an 18-year-old man dead has turned himself in, according to Edmonton police. Police said in a news release Thursday that Justin Handbury, 31, turned himself into the Strathcona County RCMP detachment at around 7:30 ...
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Man wanted in connection with Edmonton murder arrested in a field in Rimbey
The man wanted in connection with the murder of Frederick John Dunn in his Edmonton home was arrested in a field in Rimbey Wednesday night, Edmonton police confirmed in a release.Police issued a warrant for the arrest of Walter James Jenkins, 34, on Tuesday after Dunn, 67, was found dead of an "i...
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The man wanted in connection with the murder of Frederick John Dunn in his Edmonton home was arrested in a field in Rimbey Wednesday night, Edmonton police confirmed in a release.Police issued a warrant for the arrest of Walter James Jenkins, 34, on Tuesday after Dunn, 67, was found dead of an "i...
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Edmonton architect mentoring newcomers
An Edmonton architect honoured by the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada this week is being recognized not just for his talent, but his dedication to helping newcomers.Aziz Bootwala is one of four Edmonton architects, and 37 Canadians, who will be granted fellowships by the institute in Otta...
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An Edmonton architect honoured by the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada this week is being recognized not just for his talent, but his dedication to helping newcomers.Aziz Bootwala is one of four Edmonton architects, and 37 Canadians, who will be granted fellowships by the institute in Otta...
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More power outages expected in Edmonton after wind storm
We’re not in the clear yet after the ferocious wind storm that tore through Edmonton Wednesday, toppling trees and patio furniture and delaying flights.Epcor spokesperson Tim le Riche said he expects more power outages Thursday as tree branches hang on precariously.“Trees that were damaged yester...
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We’re not in the clear yet after the ferocious wind storm that tore through Edmonton Wednesday, toppling trees and patio furniture and delaying flights.Epcor spokesperson Tim le Riche said he expects more power outages Thursday as tree branches hang on precariously.“Trees that were damaged yester...
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Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson announces his bid for re-election this fall
Edmonton's mayor has announced his bid for re-election.Don Iveson threw his hat back into the ring on Wednesday during his annual state-of-the-city address.Among the topics he touched on in his speech was the need to improve transit and cycling paths in Edmonton.According to the census, Edmonton ...
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Edmonton's mayor has announced his bid for re-election.Don Iveson threw his hat back into the ring on Wednesday during his annual state-of-the-city address.Among the topics he touched on in his speech was the need to improve transit and cycling paths in Edmonton.According to the census, Edmonton ...
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New rules for Edmonton garden suites would provide more ‘livable’ experience
New rules for backyard garden or garage suites proposed Wednesday are designed to give residents a more ‘livable’ experience, according to city planners.If approved, the new rules would allow for more living space and varied designs, and wouldn’t require homeowners to automatically notify the ent...
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New rules for backyard garden or garage suites proposed Wednesday are designed to give residents a more ‘livable’ experience, according to city planners.If approved, the new rules would allow for more living space and varied designs, and wouldn’t require homeowners to automatically notify the ent...
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Study examines Alberta grizzly bear train deaths
A few grains falling from a train could be hazardous for grizzly bears in Canada’s national parks.University of Alberta biological sciences professor Colleen Cassady St. Clair has co-authored a study to figure out why bears are getting hit by trains while scavenging for spilled grains on the rail...
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A few grains falling from a train could be hazardous for grizzly bears in Canada’s national parks.University of Alberta biological sciences professor Colleen Cassady St. Clair has co-authored a study to figure out why bears are getting hit by trains while scavenging for spilled grains on the rail...
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Taking out trees and patio furniture, wind gusts hit Edmonton Wednesday afternoon
From downed trees to airport delays, the "intense" wind gusts predicted by Environment Canada hit Edmonton with a bang Wednesday.The government agency sent out a wind alert earlier in the day warning of "strong winds that may cause damage," and according to weather reports recorded at the Edmonto...
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From downed trees to airport delays, the "intense" wind gusts predicted by Environment Canada hit Edmonton with a bang Wednesday.The government agency sent out a wind alert earlier in the day warning of "strong winds that may cause damage," and according to weather reports recorded at the Edmonto...
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Alberta introduces first overhaul of workplace rules in almost 30 years
— The first major overhaul of the province's workplace rules in almost 30 years proposes that Albertans be allowed to take unpaid leave to look after themselves and loved ones without fear of losing their jobs.The Fair and Family-Friendly Workplaces Act introduced Wednesday also would bring mater...
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— The first major overhaul of the province's workplace rules in almost 30 years proposes that Albertans be allowed to take unpaid leave to look after themselves and loved ones without fear of losing their jobs.The Fair and Family-Friendly Workplaces Act introduced Wednesday also would bring mater...
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