Phil Heidenreich

Online journalist

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• Officials working on re-entry plan for wildfire evacuees near Peace River

  Some residents of an area in northwestern Alberta were issued an evacuation order on Tuesday because of the threat posed by a wildfire burning in the region.

  Fire

  Apr 24
• Edmonton city council approves 8.9% property tax increase in 2024

  The City of Edmonton announced the approved budget adjustments just before 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday.

  Money

  Apr 24
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• ASIRT completes probe of Edmonton police actions before man ended up in river

  The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team was asked to investigate the circumstances surrounding the presumed drowning on April 9.

  Canada

  Apr 23
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• McDavid says Oilers’ locker-room ‘feels like it’s in a good place’ ahead of Game 1 vs. Kings

  Connor McDavid spoke to reporters on Monday about the atmosphere he's seen in the Oilers' locker-room ever since the regular season ended.

  Sports

  Apr 22
• 3 people taken to hospital after pickup truck crashes into house in southwest Calgary

  The Calgary Fire Department said three people were taken to hospital on Sunday after a pickup truck crashed into a home in the southern section of the city.

  Traffic

  Apr 22
• 1st round of NHL playoffs to see Oilers face familiar foes in ‘heated’ matchup against Kings

  For the third-straight year, the Oilers will face the Los Angeles Kings in the opening round of the postseason.

  Sports

  Apr 19
• Alberta nears firefighting hiring target as ‘heightened’ wildfire season begins: minister

  Forestry and Parks Minister Todd Loewen says the province is on track to meet its hiring targets next month as it brings in more firefighters.

  Fire

  Apr 18
• Man charged in connection with Calgary toddler’s death in 2022

  On Wednesday, police identified the child who was killed. A man who knew the toddler has been charged with manslaughter.

  Crime

  Apr 18
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• Serdachny on gold-winning goal for Canada at world hockey championship: ‘Special moment’

  The final for the 2024 women's world hockey championship was a riveting game played in Utica, N.Y., on Sunday.

  Canada

  Apr 17
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• Alberta RCMP warn road conditions ‘poor across the province’ Wednesday morning

  Mounties said ice- and snow-covered roads were leading to issues in a number of areas.

  Traffic

  Apr 17
• Suspect shot by Mountie in Cochrane area, Alberta’s police watchdog to investigate

  An internal review process conducted by the RCMP is also underway.

  Crime

  Apr 17
• Rural Alberta shooting triggers investigation that led to seizure of over $440K in stolen property

  Staff Sgt. Brandon Humbke, the acting operations officer for Central Alberta District RCMP, said the investigation stemmed from an incident that unfolded on April 10.

  Crime

  Apr 16
• Kevin Hart to headline this summer’s Great Outdoors Comedy Festival in Edmonton

  Kevin Hart will bring his "Acting My Age" standup tour to Kinsmen Park in Edmonton on July 13.

  Entertainment

  Apr 16
• L.A., Belfast… Rainbow Lake? Why a remote Alberta town joined cities in Plant-Based Treaty

  Rainbow Lake is the first town in Canada to officially endorse the Plant-Based Treaty.

  Environment

  Apr 16
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• West Edmonton home damaged by fire on Monday

  Edmonton Fire Rescue Services said the fire broke out in the area of 103rd Avenue and 145th Street just before 4:30 a.m.

  Fire

  Apr 15
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• Bullets fired at home in Taradale neighbourhood, Calgary police say

  Calgary police said officers were called to a home on Tararidge Court Northeast at about 1:40 a.m. on Monday. Bullet holes were visible in a window, but no injuries were reported.

  Crime

  Apr 15
• Crews battle grass fire near rail tracks on northeast outskirts of Edmonton

  Edmonton fire crews were called to the scene of a large grass fire near some rail tracks off Hayter Road at 3:56 a.m.

  Fire

  Apr 15
• Fire at south Edmonton apartment building sends person to hospital

  Some residents had already escaped the building before crews arrived, while others were trying to get away from the fire by heading to their balconies, the EFRS said.

  Fire

  Apr 15
• Kris Molle receives Calgary Stampede chuckwagon canvas auction’s highest bid for 2nd-straight year

  The annual Calgary Stampede Canvas Auction took place at Stampede Park on Thursday night and for the second consecutive year, chuckwagon driver Kris Molle received the highest bid.

  Canada

  Apr 12
• Man sustains ‘serious burn injuries’ in Calgary apartment fire

  Firefighters were called to a four-storey apartment building in the 100 block of Country Village Park Northeast at about 11:15 p.m.

  Fire

  Apr 11
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• Man found injured on driveway of northwest Calgary home after shooting: police

  Police are investigating a shooting in northwest Calgary on Tuesday night that sent a man to hospital.

  Crime

  Apr 10
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• Perry says heated discussion seen on bench was about bringing ‘out the best’ in Oilers

  On Monday, Corey Perry spoke to reporters about a moment on the Oilers' bench during Saturday night's game against the Calgary Flames.

  Sports

  Apr 9
• Sundre minor hockey volunteer charged with sexual assault: RCMP

  A volunteer with the Sundre Minor Hockey Association is facing several charges in connection with a sexual assault investigation.

  Crime

  Apr 8
• Homicide detectives investigate suspicious death in southeast Calgary

  Police say homicide detectives are investigating after a man was found dead in a home in southeast Calgary on Monday morning.

  Crime

  Apr 8
• RCMP seek suspect in central Alberta after woman ‘forcefully taken’ from residence

  Police in central Alberta are looking for a suspect they believe is 'violent and dangerous' after investigators believe a woman was 'forcefully taken' from a home on Sunday night.

  Crime

  Apr 8