Wednesday, May 31, 2017

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May 31, 2017
 
 
HEALTH May 31, 2017 9:55 am

Alberta declares opioid public health crisis, announces $30M increase and new panel to address deaths

The Alberta government is spending an additional $30 million and setting up a 14-member commission to address the opioid crisis, which which in Alberta alone claimed over 100 lives the first three months of 2017.

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POLITICS May 31, 2017 6:14 pm

Alberta could soon allow hopeful parents to post adoption profiles online

A private member’s bill that would remove the ban on prospective parents posting or advertising their interest in adopting online took another step forward in the Alberta legislature this week.

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VALLEY LINE LRT May 31, 2017 4:30 pm

Edmonton’s Valley Line LRT is on time, even the Bombardier rail cars

The bulk of construction on the entire 13-kilometre stretch of the Valley Line LRT gets started this summer.

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CANADA May 31, 2017 4:35 pm

Edmonton organization seeks funding to revive program for young at-risk moms

The Woven Journey program at iHuman helps young moms feel empowered to build relationships and raise their children through traditional indigenous teachings, without the involvement of Children’s Services.

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BLOGS May 31, 2017 5:02 pm

Edmonton city councillors debate with 630 CHED’s Ryan Jespersen about ‘City of Champions’ slogan

Ryan Jespersen was joined by three Edmonton city councillors Wednesday afternoon to discuss the decision around not bringing back the City of Champions slogan.

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CANADA May 31, 2017 5:08 pm

Alberta doctor receives award for role in developing medically assisted dying framework

An Alberta physician, who led the development of the province’s framework for medically assisted dying, will be awarded with one of the Canadian Medical Association’s highest honours.

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HEALTH May 31, 2017 5:24 pm

Common acne drug could treat MS, University of Calgary research shows

When Jill was 27, she woke up with tingling and numbness in her left hand that eventually spread to half her body. The Calgary woman, who did not want her last name used for fear it could hinder her future employment, went for tests and was told there was a possibility she would develop multiple…

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SPORTS May 31, 2017 4:48 pm

Edmonton Eskimo tries to slay the dragon in off-season

Edmonton Eskimos linebacker Kenny Ladler has one of the more interesting off-season stories, but for now – can't really talk about it too much.    

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Kenny Ladler
SPORTS May 31, 2017 5:48 pm

Heavy workload isn’t bothering Edmonton Eskimos kicker Sean Whyte

For the last season-and-a-half the Eskimos kicking game was shared by Grant Shaw, who handled punts and kickoffs, and Sean Whyte who handled field goals.

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ENTERTAINMENT May 31, 2017 2:02 pm

2017 Edmonton Folk Music Festival promises strong contingent of gospel and soul artists

The Edmonton Folk Music Festival has built a reputation of having big name artists and the festival is continuing that tradition this year.

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Edmonton Folk Fest
 
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