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Social media has ‘drastically changed’ the way Canadians travel: study
In decades past, prospective travellers would consult vacation manuals or travel agents before booking a trip, but now Canadians are increasingly seeking tips from social media. Continue reading
Alternative Edmonton newspaper VUE Weekly won’t be published anymore
This is the last month you’ll be able to get your hands on a copy of VUE Weekly in Edmonton. Continue reading
‘Tight-knit community’ of Leduc reeling after 3 die in workplace incident
The mayor of Leduc said the entire community is affected by the deaths of three workers in what RCMP are calling a “serious workplace accident” in an industrial area. Continue reading
Alberta driver who killed 3 young men in 2011 crash granted day parole
Jonathan Pratt, who was convicted of killing three teenagers in a drunk driving-related crash in November 2011, was granted day parole on Thursday. Continue reading
Heavy snow on the way for western, central Alberta; travellers being warned
Meteorologist Jesse Beyer said parts of western Alberta could see between 10 and 15 centimetres of snow but some areas could see more than 20 centimetres by the end of Friday. Continue reading
Host trains cat to launch rocket in 2nd season of Edmonton-based web series ‘How to Learn Anything’
After Stephen Robinson successfully solved a Rubik’s Cube while skydiving in the first season of his web series How to Learn Anything, the pressure was on for Season 2. Continue reading
Residents and drivers question massive amount of traffic signs on south Edmonton street
Within a 15-block distance, there are about 220 different signs — from playground zone notifications and speed limits to bike lane advisories, traffic advisories and more. Continue reading
Lethbridge man charged with unlawful confinement in convenience store incident
Lethbridge police have charged a 30-year-old man after a woman working at a west wide convenience store was chased to a back room and “confined for a period of time.” Continue reading
Edmonton councillor concerned Calgary Olympics might jeopardize funding for other cities
City councillor Michael Walters thinks Edmonton needs to consider how Calgary hosting a huge event like the Olympics would affect government funding for other municipalities. Continue reading
Homes in Mill Woods evacuated after reports of gas leak
Emergency crews were called at 4:31 p.m. and firefighters arrived at Mill Woods Road and 37 Avenue at 4:37 p.m. Continue reading
Edmonton police charge woman who allegedly deposited $1M in falsified paycheques
Edmonton police allege a 68-year-old woman created false payroll deposits for more than 500 employees who were no longer with the company she worked for. Continue reading
Fire crews called to Edmonton City Centre, part of downtown mall closed
Seven fire crews responded to City Centre mall in downtown Edmonton for a fire inside the Shoppers Drug Mart late Monday afternoon. Continue reading
Teen at centre of Cards for Jelena campaign receives lung transplant
Jelena Grover has cystic fibrosis, a genetic disease that affects her lungs and digestive system. She’s been waiting for a transplant since January. Continue reading
Rising popularity of online university courses opens door to Harvard, Yale, MIT
These online courses are often referred to as MOOCs — Massive Open Online Courses — through an educational platform like Coursera. Continue reading
Enhanced 24/7 security coming to 25 Edmonton transit stations Monday
As part of Edmonton Transit’s move to bolster security, ETS will start rotating deployment of security guards around the clock at select transit centres on Monday. Continue reading
