CBC News Online - Edmonton Digest - 2015-03-05

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Alberta premier's comment on CBC Radio sparks Twitter anger Thu, 5 Mar 2015 08:09:03 EST Alberta premier's comment on CBC Radio sparks Twitter anger Thu, 5 Mar 2015 08:09:03 EST The hashtag #PrenticeBlamesAlbertans has gone viral overnight after Premier Jim Prentice told Albertans to "look in the mirror" to find who is responsible for the province's current financial woes. Read More Another Edmonton man may have joined ISIS, family fears Thu, 5 Mar 2015 10:17:04 EST The family of a young man who lived in Edmonton believes he went overseas to fight for ISIS, CBC News has learned. Read More Two attacks on women on Edmonton's north side within 24 hours Thu, 5 Mar 2015 18:12:09 EST 24 hours after warning the public about a sexual assault in a north-side Edmonton neighbourhood, police issued a second bulletin about another attack. Read More March 26 announced as budget day for Alberta Thu, 5 Mar 2015 14:19:31 EST Albertans will learn how government will address the $7 billion fiscal challenge on March 26 with the release of Budget 2015. Read More Police warn seniors to watch their wallets Thu, 5 Mar 2015 13:41:00 EST The calls may seem innocent enough, offering help with a computer, or claims of being a long-lost relative. But Edmonton police are warning seniors it’s often a fraud targeted specificaly at them. Read More More Headlines 'I've lost my best friend,' says father of dead cyclist MP defends use of West Edmonton Mall terror video in Tory petition City has too big an 'App-etite' says councillor Management team at oilsands giant CNR agree to 10 per cent pay cut Staff layoffs at provincial research and development hub Albertans make too much money, some economists say Man who stabbed girlfriend's best friend found guilty of manslaughter Conference board says current bust will last two years, maybe longer High-risk sex offender doesn't show up at halfway house, warrant issued Alberta's wage gap for women 'shocking' 42 per cent, report says