RT @GlobalEdmonton: “It was incredible. People were cheering, I was crying. Our auctioneer Rod had a hard time getting through it because h…
Man fatally injured at workplace in Acheson Tuesday
There was a workplace death at a site in Acheson on Tuesday morning, Alberta Labour confirmed. Continue reading
Edmonton settles on 10-metre buffer zone for smoking, cannabis use around entrances
After extensive debate, Edmonton city councillors decided to ban cannabis consumption within 10 metres outside any entrance, exit, window, air intake or bus shelter. The rule changes will also encompass tobacco, which previously had a five-metre limit. Continue reading
Off-duty Edmonton firefighter who rescued man from fiery crash ‘humbled’ by recognition
An off-duty firefighter who was recognized at a special ceremony at Edmonton City Hall Tuesday hopes his story inspires people to “think about others.” Continue reading
23-year-old woman struck and killed by truck in north Edmonton
A woman who was struck by a truck while walking on a sidewalk in northeast Edmonton shortly before 9 a.m. Tuesday died from her injuries. Continue reading
Some Alberta cellphone users didn’t receive Amber Alert
After a child was abducted in Saskatchewan Sunday night, an Amber Alert was shared in Alberta, but did it reach everyone’s wireless devices? Continue reading
Alberta-wide review of school seclusion rooms coming ‘in a matter of weeks’
Alberta’s education minister says work to develop a policy regarding the use of isolation rooms in schools has already started and review guidelines are expected within weeks. Continue reading
Okotoks asks residents to help count deer using free app
In the past, Okotoks used volunteers to walk through the town and count deer populations with a camera, clipboard and pencil, but this year, it’s using a free app instead. Continue reading
Edmonton turns off 4 vehicle noise displays after complaints of stunting, intentional noise
The city has turned off all four of its vehicle noise displays being used in a pilot project after complaints from nearby residents. While the signs are turned off, they’re still collecting data. Continue reading
FISE makes case for Edmonton extension but budget is tight
Officials believe interest in extreme sports and events like FISE will boom thanks to the Olympic effect, but Edmonton has some tough decisions to make this budget. Continue reading
2 women accused in Edmonton child abuse case no longer charged with attempted murder
Two women in their 20s who were charged with multiple offences after five children were found in a “shocking environment” in an Edmonton home last winter are no longer charged with attempted murder. Continue reading
Edmonton Catholic Schools cancels routes with transport company after kids stuck on bus
The school district said one of the bus drivers for Stock Transportation didn’t show up so another driver was left with all the kids and two routes, leading to huge delays. Continue reading
New University of Alberta cannabis policy will designate pot-smoking zones
A report that U of A administration accepted contains 19 recommendations surrounding cannabis use on campus, in student residences and at university events once it’s legal Oct. 17. Continue reading
Emotional classic car auction stuns family of young Red Deer couple killed in motorcycle crash
The family of Brent and Nicole Keryluke has been overwhelmed by the outpouring of support since the young couple died in a motorcycle crash. On Saturday, what happened at a car auction in Red Deer floored them. Continue reading
Graham Construction disputes government’s take on Grande Prairie hospital problems
The Alberta government terminated the services of Graham Construction Monday and is now looking for a new builder for the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital project. Continue reading
Former Alberta camp counsellor charged with child porn offences
A 19-year-old man from Sherwood Park, who used to work as a summer camp volunteer, has been charged with distribution and possession of child pornography. Continue reading
