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Police arrest man after finding steroid lab in Sherwood Park, Alta.

Police say they have arrested a man after finding a steroid lab in Sherwood Park on Friday.

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ctvnewsedmonton.bsky.social @ctvnewsedmonton.bsky.social · 11m

Persistence pays off for Philip as Oiler nets first NHL goal

It has been a long road for Noah Philp to scoring his first NHL goal.

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ctvnewsedmonton.bsky.social @ctvnewsedmonton.bsky.social · 15h

Sohi proclaims Public Art Day after Edmonton’s national award win

Saturday’s dreary weather couldn’t stop a vibrant celebration of two Edmonton-based artists who received national recognition for their public art displays in the downtown core.

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ctvnewsedmonton.bsky.social @ctvnewsedmonton.bsky.social · 16h

Traffic advisory for Walterdale Hill and area due to demonstration: EPS

Edmonton police have issued a traffic advisory in and around Walterdale Hill due to a demonstration.

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ctvnewsedmonton.bsky.social @ctvnewsedmonton.bsky.social · 21h

Edmonton Valley Zoo celebrates fall migration with kid-friendly conservation talks

Fall migratory season is underway and the Edmonton Valley Zoo is inviting families to an educational and entertaining day dedicated to learning about birds.

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ctvnewsedmonton.bsky.social @ctvnewsedmonton.bsky.social · 1d

‘Shovel Superman’’: Alberta man uses vacation to help clean up floods in Taiwan

While many people like to spend their vacations on the beach or at resorts, Jaron Rosso Wiigs of Edmonton used some of his days off to shovel mud after a typhoon in Taiwan.

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ctvnewsedmonton.bsky.social @ctvnewsedmonton.bsky.social · 1d

Telus customers in Alberta without service because of outage

A mobile Telus power outage has left thousands of customers without service outside of Edmonton. CTV News Edmonton's Miriam Valdes-Carletti has the story.

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ctvnewsedmonton.bsky.social @ctvnewsedmonton.bsky.social · 1d

Hope Mission hosts annual Thanksgiving banquet

Hope Mission hosted its annual Thanksgiving meal for Edmonton's most vulnerable on Friday.

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ctvnewsedmonton.bsky.social @ctvnewsedmonton.bsky.social · 1d

Bat researchers and experts will fly into Edmonton this weekend

The North American Society for Bat Research will hold a conference in Edmonton this weekend.

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ctvnewsedmonton.bsky.social @ctvnewsedmonton.bsky.social · 1d

Several communities near Edmonton have had a Telus wireless outage since Thursday afternoon.

Telus wireless outage reported in several Alberta communities

Several communities near Edmonton have had a Telus wireless outage since Thursday afternoon.

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ctvnewsedmonton.bsky.social @ctvnewsedmonton.bsky.social · 1d

Elks in must-win territory as they face Blue Bombers

The odds are already poor for the Edmonton Elks’ playoff hopes, but if they beat the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Saturday in a clash of divisional Canadian Football League rivals, they’ll live for another week.

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ctvnewsedmonton.bsky.social @ctvnewsedmonton.bsky.social · 1d

‘Difficult decisions’: Oilers roster crowded with Roslovic addition, players soon coming off IR

Kris Knoblauch’s going to have some tough decisions to make. Not for Saturday’s game against the visiting Vancouver Canucks, but the head coach will in the coming days and weeks when several Edmonton Oilers regulars come off the injured reserve list.

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ctvnewsedmonton.bsky.social @ctvnewsedmonton.bsky.social · 1d

‘Jurassic World’ exhibition takes over Telus World of Science brick by Lego brick

Dinosaurs are on the loose at the Telus World of Science Edmonton, or rather, Lego sculptures of them are.

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ctvnewsedmonton.bsky.social @ctvnewsedmonton.bsky.social · 1d

Experts from around the world descend on Edmonton for bat symposium

Experts from around the world have descended on downtown Edmonton to discuss issues and research surrounding bats.

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ctvnewsedmonton.bsky.social @ctvnewsedmonton.bsky.social · 1d

‘It will make life a little easier’: Edmonton postal union workers prepare for rotating strikes

Members of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) in Edmonton picketed at the city’s Canada Post processing plant on Friday ahead of news that local branches will shift to rotating work stoppages by Saturday morning.

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ctvnewsedmonton.bsky.social @ctvnewsedmonton.bsky.social · 1d

‘Petsgiving’ event in Edmonton offers hampers to struggling pet owners

This Thanksgiving a local organization is offering hampers to pet owners who may be struggling to provide for their animals.

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ctvnewsedmonton.bsky.social @ctvnewsedmonton.bsky.social · 1d

Alberta Premier Smith says Ottawa is dodging responsibility for pipeline decision

Alberta’s government says Ottawa is dodging responsibility by not standing behind a proposed pipeline project to the B.C. coast.

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No fines issued for ‘illegal e-scooters’ in Edmonton so far this year: city

While the province is still working out how to regulate personal e-scooters, city officials say they’re choosing to focus on education rather than enforcement.

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‘We’re really excited by the turnout’: Edmonton rally supporting striking teachers grows daily

A morning rally in support of striking teachers has seen attendance grow since it began near the Walterdale Bridge earlier this week.

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Dogs With Wings held an event Friday morning to relieve some of the stress on educators during the ongoing teacher strike.

‘Brightens everyone’s day’: Teachers get visit from special dogs during strike #yeg #ab

Dogs With Wings held an event Friday morning to relieve some of the stress on educators during the ongoing teacher strike.

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‘A great privilege’: Outgoing Edmonton mayor on his legacy and advice to successor

Outgoing Edmonton mayor Amarjeet Sohi speaks with Alberta Primetime host Michael Higgins about the end of his term, his political future, and advise for the next Edmonton city council.

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ctvnewsedmonton.bsky.social @ctvnewsedmonton.bsky.social · 2d

An Edmonton man won $3 million playing the lottery.

‘I swore a little bit’: Edmonton man wins $3M lottery

An Edmonton man won $3 million playing the lottery.

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Doing some last-minute Thanksgiving shopping? You're in luck. The following Edmonton-area farmers' markets are still open this weekend, but they'll close for the season after Sunday.

These Edmonton farmers’ markets close for season this weekend

Doing some last-minute Thanksgiving shopping? You're in luck. The following Edmonton-area farmers' markets are still open this weekend, but they'll close for the season after Sunday.

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ctvnewsedmonton.bsky.social @ctvnewsedmonton.bsky.social · 2d

A man has been charged in an assault at the Jasper Place Transit Centre, and police believe he may have assaulted other people.

Man charged with sexual assault, assault, in west Edmonton may have additional victims: police #yeg

A man has been charged in an assault at the Jasper Place Transit Centre, and police believe he may have assaulted other people.

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ctvnewsedmonton.bsky.social @ctvnewsedmonton.bsky.social · 2d

Thieves caught stealing and igniting trailer outside northern Alberta business: RCMP

Police are looking for three people who were caught stealing items from a trailer outside a Bonnyville business then lighting it on fire.

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