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CFL's Edmonton Elks announce Alberta businessman Larry Thompson new owner

CFL's Edmonton Elks announce Alberta businessman Larry Thompson new owner

The Edmonton Elks have announced Larry Thompson as the CFL team's first private owner.
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Jasper fire perimeter is 78% contained or controlled: Parks Canada

Jasper fire perimeter is 78% contained or controlled: Parks Canada

"Forecast shows chances of showers later this week and this should allow crews to make progress in minimizing fire activity in other parts of the park."
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UFC to hold Fight Night card in Edmonton on Nov. 2

UFC to hold Fight Night card in Edmonton on Nov. 2

The UFC is returning to Edmonton on Nov. 2 for a Fight Night event at Rogers Place.
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Climate change made July heat wave 2-10X more likely: Environment Canada

Climate change made July heat wave 2-10X more likely: Environment Canada

Led to water restrictions in St. Albert
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Edmonton Fringe: the raucous, the rebellious, the remarkable

Edmonton Fringe: the raucous, the rebellious, the remarkable

This year's 11-day extravaganza brings out 216 indoor shows with 1,600 stage performers
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Jasper wildfire: RCMP will only let residents and emotional supporters re-enter town on Friday

Jasper wildfire: RCMP will only let residents and emotional supporters re-enter town on Friday

"Anyone trying to enter the town without a Resident Re-entry Guide will be stopped by the RCMP and directed to return to Highway 16. It's important that residents have spaces to process their immense losses in the community."
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St. Albert RCMP seek video of collision that killed dog Aug. 8

St. Albert RCMP seek video of collision that killed dog Aug. 8

Police hope members of the St. Albert public captured video of a collision at a Rock'n August event shortly before 6:30 p.m. Aug. 8, or of the vehicle, an orange 1934 Ford B40 sedan, running just prior.
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Jasper schools will need deep clean before students can return

Jasper schools will need deep clean before students can return

A deep clean means that everything in both buildings must be washed with soap and water, and computers and technology will get an ultraviolet wipe.
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Report shows Alberta tax revenue from renewables up 92 per cent

Report shows Alberta tax revenue from renewables up 92 per cent

Wind and solar projects will generate $54 million for municipalities this year, according to Business Renewables Centre-Canada
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Community-run Edmonton Elks being sold to private owner Larry Thompson

Community-run Edmonton Elks being sold to private owner Larry Thompson

Larry Thompson is the new private owner of the Edmonton Elks. A CFL source requesting anonymity said the former owner of Thompson Brothers Construction, will become the franchise’s new owner.
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