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CityNews Edmonton
6 years
In 1970, his high school girlfriend gave him a Christmas gift- then dumped him. 48 years later, he’s set to finally open the present, with his wife AND his high school flame by his side. @cspotweet reports.
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Anti-racism rally cancelled in Red Deer after hate groups disrupt event.
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Justin Trudeau was mobbed at the Calgary Stampede today. He slowly made his way through the crowd, posing for pictures, holding small children and shaking hands.
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CityNews Edmonton
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An Edmonton father of three was diagnosed with gastric cancer 62 days ago. He's yet to see an oncologist. “Do they know he’s 41? Do they know he’s a dad of three young kids? Do they know he wants to fight?”
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The Edmonton Oilers are considering only allowing hockey fans who are vaccinated into Rogers Place this season.
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3 years
Political scientist questions why Alberta's COVID leaders haven't resigned
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6 years
It's.... a book! After 48 years, Adrian Pierce opened up his present from his high school ex who dumped him. It was a 'brand new' copy of Kim Grove's 'Love Is...' #yeg #yyc
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CityNews Edmonton
6 years
In 1970, his high school girlfriend gave him a Christmas gift- then dumped him. 48 years later, he’s set to finally open the present, with his wife AND his high school flame by his side. @cspotweet reports.
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A Black University of Alberta professor says he experienced racial profiling when he entered an Edmonton RONA and was asked to leave his tote bag at the counter. @sarahsinthenews tries walking into RONA with her own tote bag to see if they apply their policy to all customers.
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CityNews Edmonton
2 years
The digital sisterhood podcast makes their debut in Edmonton, hosting events and meeting their supporters. Amal Mohamud has more on the story.
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CityNews Edmonton
3 years
'It should be investigated as a criminal offence': EPS officers caught on video moving around security cameras, allegedly trying to kick down back door.
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CityNews Edmonton
10 years
She's already a superstar at 15... and is starring in a new take on Boy Meets World. @SabrinaAnnLynn performs at 8:30 http://t.co/LBOCVm4bn3
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CityNews Edmonton
4 years
Shocking as it is blunt, a coffee mug directed at Premier Jason Kenney was meant to start a conversation around UCP policies in the province. But One political expert says it’s an example of political discourse in Canada becoming less and less civil. @darcyropchan reports.
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CityNews Edmonton
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3984 hours. 166 days. Or, if you prefer- 5.5 months. That's how long it's been since Edmonton has had a day that didn't dip to zero degrees or below. #yeg #yegwx
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CityNews Edmonton
4 years
Remembering an unsung sports hero. A staple of Edmonton hockey and football locker rooms for more then three decades has passed away. A community paying tribute to Joey Moss. #yeg #yegcc #oilers
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CityNews Edmonton
6 years
With Justin Trudeau vowing to help the 2,500 General Motors factory workers, some Albertans wonder where that sentiment was during the province’s oil crisis. @SaroltaCityNews #ableg #yeg
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CityNews Edmonton
3 years
The man in charge of Canada’s vaccine logistics says there should be 40 million vaccine doses in Canada by the end of June. Maj.-Gen Dany Fortin says this means every Canadian who wants a COVID shot will be able to get one sooner than anticipated.
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CityNews Edmonton
4 years
An NDP MLA shares her experience living on an AISH budget for one month. #yeg #abpoli
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CityNews Edmonton
10 years
Day 5 of #BT12days ! Follow us & RT this to qualify to win a Nordic car starter, Thinkware dash cam & Pioneer receiver from @FutureShop ! #yeg
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CityNews Edmonton
6 years
Connor who? One little Edmontonian had a great answer when asked why she was excited the meet Connor McDavid today. #yeg #Oilers
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CityNews Edmonton
5 years
“We need to start representing Indigenous peoples around Canada and giving them more acknowledgment” 14- year-old Kiya Bruno representing Indigenous people at Saturday night’s @EdmontonOilers game singing the national anthem in her Cree language.
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CityNews Edmonton
3 years
While Kenney has talked about reducing government, Thursday he expanded his cabinet from 22 ministers and associate ministers to 26.
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CityNews Edmonton
5 years
You could feel the excitement from the crew when the @AirCanada Boeing 787 landed at the Edmonton International Airport: the all female flight crew was guided by women, every step of the way. @CarlyDRobinson has more on this first mark Women of Aviation week. #IWD
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CityNews Edmonton
4 years
More than 40 hockey groups across #Alberta have joined a petition to open arenas up sooner. As @SaroltaCityNews reports, they want to give young players the chance to just practice in small groups and continue developing their skills. #ableg #abpoli
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CityNews Edmonton
5 years
‘I like to sing for people, because I help them & heal them’ The powerful voice of an Indigenous boy from #Edmonton has become a symbol of healing. As @SaroltaCityNews reports, the child has performed at some major events in the city, including the Red Dress March & Pride. #yeg
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CityNews Edmonton
2 years
An arson victim is questioning why it took Edmonton Police over 11 months to release security images of the suspect or warn the public about the rise of suspicious fires in and around Alberta Avenue.
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CityNews Edmonton
8 years
Our @Jason_Strudwick couldn't find his player of the game medal- but thankfully @kaetlyn_23 brought her World figure skating silver. #yeg
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CityNews Edmonton
4 years
Following the tragic Humboldt Broncos crash, Tyler Smith found talking about #MentalHealth not only helped in his own healing but had an impact on others. This month he’s selling sweaters with the message ‘Not Alone; it’s okay to not be okay’ to raise money and awareness #yeg
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CityNews Edmonton
7 years
The latest out of Edmonton regarding an apparent terror attack. #yeg
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ICYMI- Edmonton police confirm attack on officer is being investigated as act of terror. #yeg #Cdnpoli
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CityNews Edmonton
6 years
At least two Edmontonians got legal letters telling them to delete tweets calling MP @KerryDiotte racist. Carly Robinson speaks with one man who says he’s not backing down. #yeg #cndpoli
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CityNews Edmonton
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Edmonton Oilers fan, Rob Ford, gave a stranger he met on the LRT his extra ticket to Tuesday’s game at Rogers Place. The man had never been to a hockey game before. @SaroltaCityNews speaks with Rob. #YEG #Oilers
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CityNews Edmonton
4 years
Edmonton Public Schools is holding their largest Esports tournament this month. Some teachers are hoping to make Esports an official league. @AshnaB_ reports. #yeg
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CityNews Edmonton
6 years
Oil and gas supporters outside debate HQ
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CityNews Edmonton
5 years
An #Edmonton restaurant owner is cautioning people about using third-party food delivery services. As @SaroltaCityNews reports, he claims local businesses lose money with every purchase made on apps, such as Uber Eats and SkipTheDishes. #yegfood #yeg
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CityNews Edmonton
4 years
Dan Levy has signed up for an Indigenous history course at @UAlberta and is encouraging his followers to do so as well. @cspotweet talks to his new instructor.
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CityNews Edmonton
3 years
City Hall renamed Nathan Fillion Civilian Pavilion for the weekend. @carlyDrobinson reports.
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CityNews Edmonton
6 years
The teammates of @MacEwanGriffins hockey player Nakehko Lamothe say they plan to continue his legacy of giving back to the community. It was on Friday that the 23-year-old went into cardiac arrest after a game, and later died in hospital. @SaroltaCityNews reports. @MacEwanU
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CityNews Edmonton
3 years
Hundreds of Edmontonians gathered at the Alberta Legislature Saturday afternoon to rally against the government's decision to lift COVID-19 safety measures. #Ableg #yeg
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CityNews Edmonton
7 years
As Jason Kenney takes the UCP leadership, which party do you believe is best to lead Alberta? #yeg #yyc #ableg
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CityNews Edmonton
3 years
A new survey shows strong support for vaccine passports. More than 75% of Albertans are in favour of the policy for non-essential places.
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CityNews Edmonton
5 years
Liberal MP Randy Boissonnault put forward the motion at the beginning of Tuesday’s meeting on online hate and it passed 6-0, with the three Conservative members of the committee abstaining.
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CityNews Edmonton
5 years
A woman who lost her son to a fentanyl overdose starts an online petition to restore funding to a proposed supervised consumption site. The Alberta government suspended funding until a review is done of existing sites.
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CityNews Edmonton
5 years
A father of a player from the tragic Humboldt Broncos bus crash is part of a group of families submitting a road safety petition to Ottawa. As @SaroltaCityNews reports, Chris Joseph wants to see a national standard set as soon as possible. @HumboldtBroncos #HumboldtStrong
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CityNews Edmonton
2 years
CityNews' extensive and in-depth coverage of the legacy of Queen Elizabeth II will be led by renowned Canadian journalist Lisa LaFlamme.
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CityNews Edmonton
5 years
The @NathanFillion civilian Pavilion? Can you say that three times in a row as fast as you can? It could potentially be the name of an area in Edmonton’s proposed downtown park. @drropcha has more.
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CityNews Edmonton
3 years
“It’s like a living nightmare.” Two Alberta doctors are calling the province’s COVID-19 strategy “cold blooded,” and an experiment on the people of Alberta.
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CityNews Edmonton
4 years
After CityNews reported on violence at a Red Deer anti-racism rally, police are now investigating criminal charges. Red Deer RCMP are defending the delay.
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CityNews Edmonton
2 years
Protestors and counter-protestors went head-to-head outside an Edmonton library hosting a program that invites drag queens to read storybooks to little kids. @sarahsinthenews hears from parents at the library. #yeg #protests #dragartist
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CityNews Edmonton
4 years
As AHS braces for more COVID-19 hospitalizations, an Edmonton nurse shares her concerns for patient care in pandemic operations. @BaileyNitti has that story. #YEG
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CityNews Edmonton
5 years
Rain wasn’t the only thing falling in our city this evening, social media was flooded with reports of a sighting of what appears to be a #meteor over #Edmonton #yegwx #yegtraffic
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CityNews Edmonton
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‘I was told no because I wasn’t married’ An @Alberta woman is speaking out in the wake of a bill that would give doctors the right to opt out of performing services that conflict with their moral or religious beliefs. @CityRachelle reports: #abpoli #ableg
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CityNews Edmonton
3 years
A group of Muslim women added their voice to the calls for Alberta politicians to come together to address the concerning numbers of hateful attacks.
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CityNews Edmonton
3 years
As part of the #MaskEquityAlberta initiative, some #yeg activists and healthcare workers are teaming up to supply marginalized and vulnerable communities with N95 masks. @sarahsinthenews finds out how Edmontonians can support the fundraising initiative.
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CityNews Edmonton
4 years
Ashley Antonio isn't sure where she caught COVID-19 in March, but 256 days later she's still dealing with long term side effects: fatigue, blinding headaches, brain fog and rheumatoid arthritis. @CarlyDRobinson speaks with the 35-year-old who had no known risk factors #YEG
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CityNews Edmonton
8 years
#OILERS WIN! Zack Kassian shows off his playoff CHOPS, scoring the only goal in a 1-0 win, as our boy stake a 2-1 sries lead on the Sharks.
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CityNews Edmonton
6 years
More oil and gas rallies are planned for Lloydminster and Rocky Mountain House on Saturday. As @SaroltaCityNews Saskiw reports, these groups are echoing the same message as many of the rallies across #Alberta to “build the pipelines now”. #yeg #yyc
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CityNews Edmonton
4 years
Black & Indigenous news conference interrupted by counter-protesters.
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CityNews Edmonton
3 years
An Edmonton cyclist created a giant masterpiece after six hours of pedal work.
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CityNews Edmonton
3 years
Inflexion Games share their trailer for "Nightingale," a Victorian survival crafting game filled with mystical creatures and lush landscapes. @sarahsinthenews finds out how the team created their digital monsters. #yeg #nightingale #thegameawards
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CityNews Edmonton
2 years
Video showing what appears to be an Edmonton Police cruiser driving up onto a sidewalk and hitting a pedestrian is raising some concerns.
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CityNews Edmonton
7 years
A message from the Queen in the wake of the Humboldt Broncos' tragedy. #PrayersForHumboldt #humboldtstrong
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CityNews Edmonton
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Don we now our Wookie apparel? Check out @doniveson 's amazing Chewie impression. #mayortheforcebewithyou #yegcc #yeg
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CityNews Edmonton
10 years
Sound checked and ready to rap! Don't miss @TechN9ne live in studio at 8:30am. #yeg #yegmusic #hiphop http://t.co/NnWBKAQfOL
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CityNews Edmonton
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71-year-old Andrew Carrier residential school and abuse survivor shares his thoughts on what the Pope Francis apology at Maskwacis means to him. #yeg
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CityNews Edmonton
3 years
By changing the menu to keep the oven and stove off, Northern Chicken estimates they kept their kitchen about 5 degrees cooler during the heatwave. @CarlyDRobinson has more on working during the heat. #yeg
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CityNews Edmonton
7 years
The Winnipeg Jets and Chicago Blackhawks will pay tribute to the bus crash victims with special jerseys for tonight's game. #PrayersForHumboldt
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A Hong Kong-Toronto student, has people talking on twitter after his thread of viral tweets about Canadian life. @DaliaReports speaks to @Kavaeric about why he questioned the existence of Edmonton.
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CityNews Edmonton
3 years
The mayors of Edmonton and St. Albert say they are "troubled" by a photo of MP Michael Cooper, with a defaced Canadian flag with hate symbols in the background at the Ottawa "Freedom Rally" on Saturday.
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CityNews Edmonton
3 years
'I just don't understand:' Bowden mayor says he tried to see what could be done to prevent no-lockdown rodeo
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CityNews Edmonton
2 years
When 4-year-old Charlton saw a fire in his back alley, he knew exactly what to do: Step 1: tell dad. Step 2: put on his firefighter costume to help when called on by @EdmontonFire #YEG
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CityNews Edmonton
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Family remembers 23-year-old Nakehko Lamothe as a role model to many Indigenous youth. @SaroltaCityNews has more on the MacEwan University hockey player who died suddenly after a game in Calgary. @MacEwanU #yeg #yyc
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CityNews Edmonton
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A parent and nurse practitioner is calling Alberta’s move to secure children’s medication a “band-aid” solution. "Ideally we would like to prevent our kids from getting sick in the first place.”
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CityNews Edmonton
7 years
Wayne Gretzky joins the chorus of those offering up condolences in the wake of the Humboldt Broncos crash. #PrayersForHumbolt
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CityNews Edmonton
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Want a copy of the new @oil_drop book 'Connor McDavid: Hockey's Next Great One'? RT or like this post and you're entered to win! #oilers
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CityNews Edmonton
7 years
Edmonton's High Level Bridge will be lit with Humboldt Broncos' colours tonight in honour of the team. #yeg #PrayersForHumboldt
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