Friday, June 2, 2017

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June 2, 2017
 
 
WEATHER June 2, 2017 6:18 pm

Severe thunderstorm warnings issued for Edmonton and surrounding areas

Environment Canada issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Edmonton as well as areas west and southwest of the Capital Region at 4 p.m. on Friday.

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ENVIRONMENT June 2, 2017 4:51 pm

Wildfire burns in Wood Buffalo National Park; no threat to Fort McMurray

A wildfire was burning in Wood Buffalo National Park, the municipality said on Friday. It stressed the fire was not threatening the city of Fort McMurray at all.

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EDUCATION June 2, 2017 2:57 pm

Alberta directs $20M over 4 years for new school playgrounds

Alberta is directing $20 million over the next four years for playgrounds for new schools with young children. 

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Children's playground
HEALTH June 2, 2017 1:21 pm

Alberta looking for feedback on weed via online survey

An online survey is asking Albertans for ideas and suggestions on the best way to implement Ottawa’s plan for legal recreational use of marijuana.

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HEALTH June 2, 2017 2:12 pm

Edmonton firefighters used naloxone kits 36 times in 13 weeks

In the just over 13 weeks since Edmonton firefighters have been equipped with naloxone kits, firefighters have used them 13 times to help people suspected of overdosing on opioids such as fentanyl. 

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CRIME June 2, 2017 12:55 pm

Teen charged in 2015 Edmonton Mac's stores murders will go to trial in July

The youth charged in the 2015 Mac's convenience store shootings will be on trial this summer.

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CRIME June 2, 2017 3:56 pm

Man charged after threatening people, officers with ‘large boulder’: Edmonton police

A man who allegedly stole a truck, drove it dangerously, hit two vehicles before threatening others with a large rock has been charged.

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EPS, Edmonton Police Service
POLITICS June 2, 2017 6:23 pm

They don’t wear reflective vests or ear protection, but goats will take care of Edmonton’s weeds

This summer you can stop by Rundle Park and see a herd of goats munching on and taking care of Edmonton weed control.

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CRIME June 2, 2017 5:58 pm

Two trucks stolen from Edmonton-area dealership, suspect accused of switching keys

A recent theft at a Wetaskiwin, Alta. car dealership has the Motor Dealer’s Association of Alberta asking other dealerships in the area to be aware.

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LIFESTYLE June 2, 2017 4:30 pm

Group urging City of Edmonton to re-examine multi-use path design

An advocacy group is calling for the City of Edmonton to rethink how it designs multi-use paths.

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CRIME June 2, 2017 2:19 pm

Edmonton employees charged with defrauding local company of $400,000

Two people have been charged with defrauding their former employer of more than $400,000. 

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CANADA June 2, 2017 12:59 pm

Edmonton joins Machu Picchu and Fiji as must-see locations

Edmonton has been included in a list of the best places to visit in the world in June. It’s the only Canadian destination on the list. 

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SPORTS June 2, 2017 11:03 am

Grey Cup 2018 festivities coming to Edmonton

The Canadian Football League has called a news conference for Monday afternoon at The Brick Field at Commonwealth Stadium.

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CANADA June 2, 2017 5:40 pm

Why is Kingsway the only Edmonton road without an ‘avenue,’ ‘street’ or ‘boulevard’?

Seventy-eight years ago, Edmonton played host to King George and Queen Elizabeth as part of their royal visit on June 2, 1939. The king was honoured with the renaming of a street.

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