Dan Grummett

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• Edmonton charity rattled by costly theft, vandalism of delivery trucks: ‘I was disgusted’

  An Edmonton charity that donates furniture to low-income families says its trucks have become an easy target for thieves and vandals, costing them $24,000 in the past 18 months.

  Crime

  Jan 14, 2023
• Edmonton shoppers overwhelmingly visited malls, box stores over local at Christmas: Study

  Edmontonians returned to in-person shopping in a big way for last minute shopping in 2022 — but local businesses didn't benefit in a major way.

  Consumer

  Jan 3, 2023
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• Aspiring Alberta country singer’s French accent strikes a funny chord: ‘This can’t be real’

  Aspiring country singer Jase Ernest has gained notoriety on TikTok — not for his singing per se, rather his 'Alberta' French accent that some compare to language in The Sims.

  Trending

  Jan 2, 2023
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• The highs and lows of 2022 with Edmonton Mayor Amarjeet Sohi

  Edmonton Mayor Amarjeet Sohi sat down with Global News' Dan Grummett to discuss the last year in municipal politics and what can be expected in 2023.

  Politics

  Dec 30, 2022
• TransEd says ‘all’ cracked piers on Valley Line LRT repaired, still no timeline for opening

  During a project update Tuesday, TransEd's CEO said Edmontonians can expect to see trains running the full length of the track between downtown and Mill Woods before the new year.

  Traffic

  Dec 20, 2022
• Motion to reduce cost, scope of Lewis Farms Recreation Centre defeated

  The amendment would have reduced the cost of the Lewis Farms Recreation Centre from the current price tag of $311 million to $185 million.

  Money

  Dec 12, 2022
• Theft of 2 luxury trailers worth $300K caught on video in Acheson: ‘He obviously planned it out’

  'It's just sickening. We're not a huge corporation. We're a small, family owned dealership. We've been here for 35 years and this last year, the theft is the worst it's ever been.'

  Crime

  Dec 7, 2022
• Edmonton’s downtown mall partners with Boyle Street on ’empathy-led security’

  As cold weather forces vulnerable people indoors, it’s time to start a conversation on what Edmonton’s City Centre Mall's responsibilities are, says general manager Sean Kirk.

  Canada

  Nov 18, 2022
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• Veteran graves of Alberta ghost town cemetery never left alone

  Mountain Park is an abandoned ghost town in the Alberta foothills. Some people have gone to great lengths to ensure those buried in its cemetery are not abandoned.

  Features

  Nov 11, 2022
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• Edmonton schools to collect student data on race, sexual orientation

  Edmonton's largest school division wants to learn more about its students via demographic survey that asks questions about gender, religious, and racial identity.

  Education

  Oct 28, 2022
• Wetaskiwin homicide victim remembered as selfless and full of love

  The daughter of a man killed in Wetaskiwin, Alta.,  is remembering her father, Brian Dupe, as a man with a big heart.

  Crime

  Oct 25, 2022
• Whyte Avenue businesses call for more beat officers to curb social disorder

  Businesses on and around Edmonton's Whyte Avenue want to see police on foot in the neighbourhood more often, citing a perceived increase in social disorder and crime.

  Crime

  Oct 21, 2022
• Private Edmonton council meeting on homelessness sparks concern, accusations of ‘toxic’ governance

  Ward sipiwiyiniwak Coun. Sarah Hamilton said it was indicative of a “toxic governance structure” and that she thought council was ignoring the advice of city staff.

  Politics

  Oct 20, 2022
• Expediting Blatchford development could compromise emissions, density goals councillors hear

  With development years behind schedule, the City of Edmonton is revisiting its vision for Blatchford. One scenario could compromise the area’s carbon neutral concept.

  Environment

  Oct 12, 2022
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• Alberta should revisit safe supply in light of new research, advocates say

  A new Ontario study suggests prescribed opioids for drug users can have immediate positive outcomes, generating conversation about the merits of such programs.

  Health

  Sep 23, 2022
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• Albertans pay respects, reflect on Royal visits following Queen’s death

  Albertans are expressing grief and admiration for the late Queen Elizabeth II. Some are even reflecting fondly on the most brief of interactions from decades past.

  Canada

  Sep 9, 2022
• Sex assault, hate crime reports on the rise in Alberta as theft and property crimes decrease

  According to a new report, Alberta's Crime Severity Index saw the biggest overall decrease in Canada, but violent crime severity increased slightly.

  Crime

  Aug 2, 2022
• Edmonton papal mass electronic tickets causing anxiety for seniors

  Papal mass tickets are virtual and the paperless format is causing problems for community groups representing Indigenous seniors and survivors.

  Canada

  Jul 19, 2022
• Net-zero power system in Alberta ‘possible’ by 2035 but pricey: report

  A new report suggests Alberta can achieve a net zero power system by 2035 but that it could cost between up to $52 billion.

  Environment

  Jun 29, 2022
• Birdhouses more than just a hobby for Alberta grandfather

  An Alberta grandfather has taken his birdhouse building hobby to new heights in an effort to raise more money for the Stollery Children's Hospital.

  Lifestyle

  May 13, 2022
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• Edmonton strip mall tenants disappointed with ‘super bad’ timing of redevelopment

  More than 15 businesses that rent space in Strathearn Centre on month-to-month leases were given written notice to vacate by Oct. 31.

  Consumer

  May 4, 2022
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• Residents raise stink over proposed industrial feedlot near popular Alberta lake

  Dozens of people who live in Wetaskiwin County oppose an application for a confined feeding operation near Pigeon Lake, citing environmental and property value concerns.

  Environment

  Apr 10, 2022
• ‘Intense’ intervention key to childhood reading struggles: U of A study

  The results of a recent reading intervention study are encouraging for parents of children having reading difficulties after two years of pandemic-related learning disruptions.

  Education

  Mar 31, 2022
• Alberta’s Ukrainian ‘basket’ community feeling weight of Russia’s military invasion

  Vegreville, Alta., is home to many Ukrainian-Canadians who are feeling the weight of Russia's military invasion.

  Canada

  Mar 2, 2022
• After 2 years of burnout stories, can Alberta actually recruit more nurses?

  The Alberta government wants to expand health-care capacity and pledged $5 million to recruit more nurses. But nurse recruitment isn't the main problem.

  Health

  Feb 28, 2022