30 robberies involving the swarming of store employees reported to Edmonton police
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After four days of deliberations, and some contention ahead of the final vote, Edmonton city council passed a 6.1-per-cent increase for 2025.
Canada expands list of banned firearms to include hundreds of new models and variants
The Canadian government is expanding its list of banned firearms, adding hundreds of additional makes, models and their variants, effective immediately.
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Heat, water issues close Canada Place, delay passport pickups for Edmontonians
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Hockey cards and the food bank: Leduc business raising money to help feed others
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McDavid excited to face Ekholm, Arvidsson in 4 Nations tournament
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St. Albert photo radar contractor suspends services after provincial announcement
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Ottawa, Alberta announce $162M rare disease drug agreement
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Woman arrested after alleged child abduction attempt in Cold Lake
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More Alberta RCMP officers to be outfitted with body-worn cameras in January
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Shootings down in 2024 in Edmonton: EPS
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Butterdome's Christmas craft show kicks off for 2024
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Former cabinet minister Randy Boissonnault tells committee: 'I am not Indigenous'
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Edmonton-based Stantec chosen to work on large U.K. water project
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With both coming off shutout losses, Oilers take on Jackets
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$300K awarded to Edmonton artists for their contributions to the city
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Edmonton man apologizes in wrong-way crash that killed Toronto woman
The man responsible for a crash that killed a Toronto woman last year faced her family in court on Tuesday.
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Catholic nun among 25 arrested in mob bust in northern Italy
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Canada expands list of banned firearms to include hundreds of new models and variants
The Canadian government is expanding its list of banned firearms, adding hundreds of additional makes, models and their variants, effective immediately.
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