Jaclyn Kucey

Digital Journalist

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• ‘Here to Help’ campaign sees positive results for transit safety across ETS

  Peace officers with the Edmonton Transit Service stepped up their presence at eight transit centres across the city, contributing to a large drop in calls from those stations.

  Canada

  Nov 10
• Posters lining downtown Edmonton street honour fallen soldiers ahead of Remembrance Day

  A Remembrance Day poster program called "Our Heroes Your Heritage" is sharing the stories of Edmontonians who died in service and connecting people to Canada's military heritage.

  Features

  Nov 3
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• Edmonton named as top destination by Lonely Planet

  Lonely planet cites the Fringe Festival, Old Strathcona and Ice District as some of the top attractions in it's latest edition of its Best in Travel winners.

  Lifestyle

  Oct 25
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• Queer history month kicks off in the city of Edmonton

  "One of the best ways of reducing discrimination is by learning about history by learning about each other,” said Kristopher Wells as Edmonton celebrates Queer History Month.

  Lifestyle

  Oct 5
• Series of vehicle thefts near Alberta’s Smoky Lake have residents feeling unsafe

  Residents near Smoky Lake are sounding the alarm after a series of vehicle thefts at rural properties. Now the community is coming together, saying enough is enough.

  Crime

  Sep 27
• Alberta doctors risk closures while waiting for Physician Comprehensive Care Model

  Alberta physicians say they can't wait any longer for the province's promised Physician Comprehensive Care Model, a model that would help ease current financial pressures.

  Health

  Sep 23
• Alberta craft distillers seek ‘equal playing field’, say dated regulations hurting business

  Alberta's craft distillers say 20-year-old regulations are a threat to their industry's future. They say new rules are long overdue as the province reviews its options.

  Canada

  Sep 15
• City council votes to keep current Edmonton Transit rates

  Wednesday's vote came after the Edmonton Transit Service brought forward a report.

  Politics

  Aug 28
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• Edmonton councillor calls for stoppage to new capital project approvals

  Tim Cartmell announced a call to action outside of his Ward pihêsiwin jurisdiction at West Block Glenora, an area that has been dealing with delayed LRT construction since 2022.

  Politics

  Aug 22
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• Redwater cleans up after heavy rain, wind tears through Alberta community

  Environment Canada said winds reached 80-100 km/hr, levelling multiple trees and powerlines around the Sturgeon County area. Clean up efforts are underway.

  Weather

  Aug 2
• A true battle of brain and brawn has Edmonton man in international ring

  Later this month, an Edmonton man is stepping into the international ring of a unique combination sport, hoping to get either a KO or a check mate.

  Features

  Jul 4
• Alberta tech company Wyvern hopes to build a better Earth from space

  An Edmonton-based company made up of University of Alberta alumni is uncovering new insight into our planet with the first-ever commercial hyperspectral satellite.

  Tech

  Jun 27
• Freewill Shakespeare Festival goes on the road amid Hawrelak Park closure

  Through rocky seas, unknown islands and magic, the Freewill Shakespeare Festival is bringing The Tempest to your doorstep this summer.

  Features

  Jun 19
• Edmonton aerial artist 1 of 25 accepted to National Circus School

  After a grueling multi-day day audition process, 18-year-old Taija Graham is one of 25 performers to be accepted into the National School of Circus in Montreal.

  Features

  Jun 17
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• Edmonton Elks try to recover low attendance and attract new fans for 2024 season

  As Edmonton Oilers games sell out and demand for watch part space grows, the Elks have the opposite problem. Despite reducing seat capacity, fans still aren’t filling them.

  Sports

  Jun 14
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• Custom vehicle gives bikers who pass away ‘one last ride’

  One Last Ride Ltd. offers a hearse that carries a coffin, giving fallen bikers a final ride and honouring the activity they loved.

  Features

  May 31
• Edmonton boy finds ice age horse tooth fossil at Parkland County sports park

  Julian Caners, 9, was rushing to soccer practice with his dad when he stumbled across a fossil at Meridian Sports Park near Stony Plain.

  Science

  May 29
• Edmonton youth gets new lease on life with all-terrain wheelchair

  An Edmonton youth who suffered a spinal cord injury now has the chance to regain some of the freedom he once had thanks to a new wheelchair.

  Features

  May 24
• Elementary students surprise Edmonton seniors with ‘epic living space’

  Elementary students at Father Leo Green Catholic Elementary School gave seniors a big surprise on Thursday. It's called an epic living space for visitors and residents.

  Education

  May 23
• Edmonton couple to be parents of Alberta’s 6th set of quadruplets

  An Edmonton family of three is soon turning into a family of seven with the arrival of quadruplets. The sixth set ever in Alberta.

  Canada

  May 13
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• Edmonton couple finds potential obsidian artifact in front yard

  "As Hector was digging out the front, I was out here around and about, and he came to me with a big black rock, and he said: 'What's this?'"

  Science

  Apr 29
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• Edmonton student one of 20 selected for Vimy Pilgrimage Award

  "The chance to go and learn about things in person instead of a textbook or a YouTube video was really exciting,” said Surukanti.

  Education

  Apr 18
• Eileen’s Place: Transitional shelter opens to help domestic violence survivors

  Eileen’s Place is a three-unit, second-stage affordable housing program that will help transition domestic violence survivors to independent living.

  Health

  Apr 16
• Alberta resource guides learners towards Indigenous language revitalization

  Now with more available programing and cultural celebrations, more people want to reconnect with their culture and learn the language and traditions.

  Education

  Apr 15
• Wetaskiwin County initiative could reduce garbage going to the dump by 90%

  The future of waste processing is coming to Wetaskiwin County: a Canada-made solution that uses steam to break down trash and cuts greenhouse gas emissions.

  Environment

  Apr 5