Charges laid in deadly weekend stabbing on Edmonton’s 118th Avenue
A 31-year-old man has been charged in connection with a fatal stabbing in north-central Edmonton over the weekend.
Crime
Mar 21
Edmonton’s fire department looks to send firefighters to fewer medical calls
Edmonton Fire Rescue Services is about to implement a four-point plan in an effort to bring down the number of medical calls firefighters are sent to.
Politics
Mar 18
Good Samaritans rescue dog from Edmonton’s North Saskatchewan River
An Edmonton woman is praising two kind strangers for rescuing her dog from the icy waters of the North Saskatchewan River this past weekend.
Weather
Mar 18
Police seek truck spotted at ‘drive-by shooting’ in area of Edmonton’s 124th Street
In a news release issued Monday night, Edmonton police described the attack as a 'drive-by shooting.'
Crime
Mar 26
Ukrainian newcomer artists showcase work at ‘Pysanky for Peace’ exhibit
For the third year, a giant display of intricately decorated Ukrainian Easter eggs is set up at Kingsway Mall as part of the Pysanky for Peace project.
Features
Mar 26
Mayor Sohi to ‘dig deeper’ to find ways to help Edmonton festivals facing financial struggles
The mayor says he will be looking into what the city can do to help Edmonton festivals stay afloat amid ongoing financial struggles coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Entertainment
Mar 19
In the market for a riverboat? The Edmonton Queen is for sale
The Edmonton Queen riverboat is for sale. The current owner purchased the vessel for $553,000 through an auction in 2016.
Features
Mar 21
Man charged with manslaughter in deadly Edmonton shelter attack goes to trial
Two autopsies determined that Thomas Gignac, 54, died from "blunt head trauma combined with pre-existing medical conditions."
Crime
Mar 19
Semi-truck rampage in southeast Edmonton sends 5 to hospital
Police said a speeding semi drove erratically in southeast Edmonton, ran a red light and hit several trees and two vehicles, sending five people to hospital.
Crime
Mar 27
Edmonton police charge 3 people, search for 1 more in $246K drug bust
In November 2023, members of the Edmonton Police Service's special project team began an investigation into what they call a drug trafficking network.
Crime
Mar 27
City of Edmonton golf courses begin opening for the season
Victoria Driving Range is scheduled to open on Thursday, March 28. Its hours will be 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Features
Mar 27
Partial solar eclipse: TELUS World of Science invites Edmontonians to safely view April event
Edmontonians who are excited for a much-talked-about astronomical event set to take place next month are being invited to a "safe telescope viewing" by the city's science centre.
Science
Mar 27
Edmonton woman receives Governor General’s medal for exceptional volunteer service
Jean Henderson received the Governor General of Canada Sovereign's Medal for Volunteers at a ceremony in Edmonton on Wednesday afternoon.
Features
Mar 27
Edmonton Elks to celebrate 75th season with new logo, fan park and alumni visits
Edmonton’s CFL football club is marking its 75th season with what officials promise will be the largest celebrations the club has ever seen.
Sports
Mar 25
City committee recommends providing loan to Fort Edmonton Park after challenging last few years
Fort Edmonton Park moved one step closer Wednesday to receiving a loan from the city as the attraction aims to regain its footing following challenges it faced from the pandemic.
Canada
Mar 20
3 arrested, 1 wanted for $9.5K copper wire theft from Edmonton rail yard
Three men have been arrested and a warrant is out for one more after nearly $10,000 in copper wire was stolen from an Edmonton rail yard over several months in late 2023.
Crime
Mar 26
Edmonton’s Connor McDavid ‘motivated’ ahead of game against Colorado’s Nathan MacKinnon
For Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid, there’s a little something extra riding on Saturday’s game against the Colorado Avalanche.
Sports
Mar 15
Edmonton Oilers’ Zach Hyman reflects on path to 50 goals: ‘I haven’t had the easiest journey’
'You just have to have an inner drive and an inner belief and an inner work ethic that if you do things right every day, good things are gonna happen.'
Sports
Mar 25
Andre Corbould out as City of Edmonton manager
After three years on the job, the City of Edmonton announced Friday night manager Andre Corbould will part ways with the city on April 3.
Politics
Mar 22
Alberta budget includes nearly $13M to further expand Edmonton’s Winspear Centre
Alberta's 2024 budget, if passed, dedicates $12.8-million over three years, beginning next year, to Phase 3 of the Winspear Centre's expansion project.
Features
Mar 12