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RCMP scandal

2012-05-25T16:59:21Z

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.

Hardisty strike update

2012-05-25T16:56:39Z

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

EI changes

2012-05-25T16:52:36Z

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

No more desks in class

2012-05-25T16:50:02Z

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

Eli Glasner - movie review MIB

2012-05-25T14:45:33Z

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

Entertainment for May 25th

2012-05-25T11:42:06Z

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

2012-05-24T16:55:48Z

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.

Mural destroyed

2012-05-24T16:47:47Z

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.

Ookpik returns to NAIT

2012-05-24T16:43:37Z

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

Political point of view - Paul McLoughlin

2012-05-24T16:24:19Z

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

Restaurant review - Three Boars on 109 street and 84 Avenue

2012-05-24T16:10:29Z

This restaurant is known for unique flavours and unique combinations. Edmonton AM's resident foodie, Twyla Campbell gives us her review.

RCMP misconduct

2012-05-23T16:49:35Z

A senior RCMP officer was disciplined after admitting he sexually harrassed women at force's Edmonton headquarters. But was his punishment enough? We put that question and more to a former RCMP constable involved in a class action lawsuit against the RCMP that alleges widespread sexual discrimination with the force.

Texas landowner showdown with Keystone

2012-05-23T16:41:39Z

Some landowners along the proposed Keystone pipeline route are taking their fight with TransCanada to the courts. Land owner Julia Crawford talks about her battle.

Difference-maker

2012-05-23T16:36:19Z

Amanda Magyar is a major influence in her community at the age of 19. Because of that she was chosen to participate in the Man in Motion 25th Anniversary Rick Hansen Relay.

Challenges of Mount Everest

2012-05-23T16:33:11Z

Following the death of a Toronto woman on a trek to the world's highest peak. We talk to Sharon Wood, she's the first North American woman to summit Mt. Everest. She talks about the inherent dangers on "today's" Everest.