Global Edmonton's Top Headlines: Wednesday, May 31, 2017

Email not displaying correctly? View this email in your browser Follow us:   Daily Headlines May 31, 2017     HEALTH May 31, 2017 9:55 am 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. Continue reading → POLITICS May 31, 2017 6:14 pm 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. Continue reading → VALLEY LINE LRT May 31, 2017 4:30 pm 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. Continue reading → CANADA May 31, 2017 4:35 pm 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. Continue reading → BLOGS May 31, 2017 5:02 pm 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. Continue reading → CANADA May 31, 2017 5:08 pm 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. Continue reading → HEALTH May 31, 2017 5:24 pm 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… Continue reading → SPORTS May 31, 2017 4:48 pm 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.     Continue reading → SPORTS May 31, 2017 5:48 pm 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. Continue reading → ENTERTAINMENT May 31, 2017 2:02 pm 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. Continue reading →   This email was sent to fikry53@gmail.com Why did I get this?  |  Unsubscribe here © Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc., 2017. All rights reserved. Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc. Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc. Corus Quay 25 Dockside Drive Toronto, ONTARIO M5A 0B5 Canada