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Saturday Nov 21

Blackhawks roll over Oilers for 6th straight win 9:47 PM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
Jonathan Toews had a pair of goals and an assist while Cristobal Huet made 28 saves as Chicago Blackhawks beat the Edmonton Oilers 5-2 for their sixth straight win.
Alberta RCMP uncover alleged 'chop shop' 12:47 PM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
RCMP in Alberta say after a lengthy investigation they've busted an alleged "chop shop" on the Frog Lake First Nation, east of Edmonton.
Lueders settles for 4th in Lake Placid 9:32 AM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
It was a 1-2 finish for the Americans in the two-man bobsled on Saturday morning, to the delight of the crowd in Lake Placid, N.Y.
Oilers face NHL's hottest club 9:17 AM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
The Edmonton Oilers established some momentum their last time out, but will be challenged to continue it on Saturday against the Chicago Blackhawks, winners of five straight (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 8 p.m. MT).

Friday Nov 20

Target of alleged murder plot back on the job 3:02 PM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
The co-owner of a chain of laser eye surgery clinics was back on the job at his Edmonton clinic Friday, after his business partner was charged with plotting to have him killed.
Alberta H1N1 clinics open to everyone on Monday 2:02 PM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
Alberta is re-opening its swine flu vaccination clinics to the general public starting Monday.
New Edmonton police recruits need names 1:32 PM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
The Edmonton Police Service looks for help naming three new recruits.
'Earl' newest recruit for Grey Cup 2010 12:47 PM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
Edmonton's 2010 Grey Cup festival committee introduced the latest member of the team Friday, a jug-headed mascot named "Earl."
Murder charge laid in multiple stabbing 11:32 AM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
One person is dead and a suspect has been charged after a multiple stabbing on the Bushe River Reserve in northern Alberta, High Level RCMP said Friday.
Teen gets life for fatal shooting 11:32 AM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
A 19-year-old Edmonton man was sentenced Thursday to life in prison with no chance of parole for 10 years for killing a 23-year-old man in 2007.
Alberta passes bill to recoup health costs from criminals, big tobacco 9:47 AM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
Alberta has passed legislation allowing the province to sue criminals and tobacco companies to recover health-care costs.

Thursday Nov 19

2 dead after Hinton RCMP car chase 10:17 PM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
Two people are dead after a high-speed car chase by RCMP near Hinton township ended in a fiery crash Thursday afternoon.
Alberta amends power line bill 5:32 PM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
The Alberta government has made changes to Bill 50, the controversial bill that has prompted sharp criticism for limiting the amount of public input into the construction of new electricity transmission lines.
Alberta mulls new health-care funding strategy 5:32 PM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
Alberta Health Minister Ron Liepert says he's open to a new way of having Albertans pay for health care.
Huge tuition hikes proposed at U of A 4:32 PM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
Students in professional faculties at the University of Alberta are reeling from a budget proposal that could raise tuition fees by up to 66 per cent in some programs over the next three years, the students' union said Thursday.
Alberta considers measures to keep flu lines down 3:02 PM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
Alberta health officials are considering ways to manage lineups when vaccinations open to all Albertans to ensure that people don't wait for hours like they did in the first week of the vaccination campaign.
Wildrose Alliance scrutinizes MLA pay 12:17 PM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
Alberta's Wildrose Alliance party has announced a task force to look into the pay and perks of MLAs, the speaker, cabinet and opposition party leaders.
Man killed in rollover 11:47 AM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
A single-vehicle rollover just north of Morinville, Alta., has claimed the life of a 51-year-old man.
Both drivers charged in Calgary school bus crash 10:32 AM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
A Calgary school bus driver crossed the centre line trying to pass a minivan, causing a collision that sent dozens of children to hospital, police allege.
Ukrainian Archives among urban design winners 10:32 AM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
The design for the Ukrainian Canadian Archives and Museum of Alberta on Jasper Avenue was one of ten winners at the 2009 Edmonton Urban Design Awards Wednesday night.

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