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4 Strathcona County speeders get combined $6K in fines, 80 days in licence suspensions
In the last two weeks, court handed down some significant fines – and licence suspensions – to four separate drivers charged with excessive speeding in Strathcona County. Continue reading
Edmonton police seek witnesses in ‘aggressive’ road-rage case involving Dodge truck and Acura
Police would like to speak with anyone who witnessed a road-rage incident reported in west Edmonton on Monday, Jan. 7. Continue reading
Funeral service held for former Alberta speaker Gene Zwozdesky
Hundreds gathered at Edmonton’s Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral Wednesday morning to say farewell to former Speaker of the Alberta Legislature, Gene Zwozdesky. Continue reading
AHS and nurses’ union reach agreement to resolve Red Deer ER staffing issues
The settlement includes 11.7 full-time-equivalent Registered Nurse relief positions to be used exclusively in the emergency department. Continue reading
Federal government pledges $2.5M to help Roxy Theatre rebuild
Ottawa has offered $2.5 million to help Edmonton’s Roxy Theatre rebuild after a devastating fire four years ago. Continue reading
Alberta oil and gas advocacy group cancels ‘Convoy to Ottawa’
A coalition of Alberta oil and gas advocacy groups has cancelled a truck convoy to Ottawa it was planning for February due to “unexpected challenges.” Continue reading
Check out YEG 2018 Pics winners: Best Edmonton photos of the year
Edmonton’s mayor, along with a team of local photography experts, have selected 12 winning submissions in the annual year-end photography contest. Continue reading
Stony Plain man charged with making, possessing child pornography
A 30-year-old man from Stony Plain, Alta., has been charged with several child pornography related offences. Continue reading
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Alberta man charged in animal cruelty investigation turns himself in, faces 60 more offences
A 50-year-old man previously charged with three counts of permitting and/or causing unnecessary pain, suffering, or injury to animals, is facing 60 additional charges. Continue reading
Alberta examiners stop conducting driving tests over disagreement on industry deprivatization
The examiners plan to withhold services for two weeks, and whether that goes longer depends on the province, according to the Certified Driver Examiners Association. Continue reading
Old Strathcona business granted appeal in effort to get cannabis retail licence
An Edmonton business still has a chance to modify its licence from selling cannabis-related merchandise to cannabis itself, after an Alberta judge granted an appeal in its favour. Continue reading
Victim of suspicious death in north Edmonton identified
Homicide detectives were called in to investigate a suspicious death in north Edmonton on Wednesday night, after officers responded to reports of a shooting. Continue reading
Large rally in Drayton Valley over Alberta’s plans for Bighorn Country
Protesters gathered in Drayton Valley Monday evening to voice their concerns about the proposed plans for Bighorn Country, which stretches between Banff and Jasper National Park. Continue reading
Red Deer teacher charged with criminal offences fired from Westpark Middle School
Neither RCMP nor the school district would disclose the name or gender of the teacher or the nature of the charges. Continue reading
17 Albertans with confirmed cases of influenza have died so far this flu season
According to Alberta Health Services’ latest numbers, 17 people have died with lab-confirmed cases of influenza so far this flu season. Continue reading