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with Rick Harp

RCMP scandal

This morning we spoke with to a criminology expert about what the force has to do in the wake of yet another scandal. This time one involving harassment charges against an officer that used to work in Edmonton.

 

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Hardisty strike update

We take you to the picket line at the Hardisty Care Centre where some union members are ambivalent about being on strike.

 

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EI changes

Proposed changes to Employment Insurance could have a big impact on businesses in Alberta.

 

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No more desks in class

 Bean bag chairs and couches only in one Edmonton Catholic school is making some creative changes to try to improve the learning experience.

 

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Eli Glasner - movie review MIB

 Will Smith goes back to the sixties in the latest installment of the Men in Black Movies.

 

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Entertainment for May 25th

Christine Chomiak gives us her picks
 
1. Alan Doyle
Friday, May 25
Starlite Room, doors 6 pm, show at 8 pm
www.alandoyle.ca
http://www.starliteroom.ca/
 
2. Messages To: The Edmonton Remand Centre Newspaper
by Lindsay Bond
Saturday May 26, 2 pm public forum at the courtyard at Remand Centre - 96 St & 104 Ave
then, opening reception at Latiude 53 - 5 pm
http://www.latitude53.org/
 
3. What's Up?
Metallica, August 17, Rexall Place, tix on sale Friday May 25
Justin Bieber, October 15, Rexall Place, tix on sale June 1
Gillian Welch & Alejandro Escavedo, Intersteller Rodeo, July 27 Heritage Aphiteatre
weekend passes already on sale, single night tix go on sale May 28
 
4. Swiftys 10th Anniversary
Saturday, May 26
Haven Social Club
http://www.thehavensocialclub.com/
www.yeglive.ca

Hospital super bug

Dr. Lynora Saxinger, an infectious disease specialist at the University of Alberta, weighs in on how safe you should feel heading into hospital here in Edmonton. This as the investigation continues into an antibiotic-resistant bacteria suspected of killing a women last week.

 

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Mural destroyed

And a historic mural has been destroyed at Strathcona highschool. It showed Edmonton Eskimo legend Rollie Miles, and it's a been a long time inspiration of his grandson, Jesse Lipscombe.

 

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Ookpik returns to NAIT

 The story of the woman who gave NAIT their Ook back. She used her skills to make the school a new mascot.

 

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Political point of view - Paul McLoughlin

Our Eye on the Legislature, Paul McLoughlin, joins us to talk about what could happen during the new legislature session that starts today.

 

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