Jasmine King

Digital Journalist

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• Interest in ‘The Clifton’ multi-million dollar condos a reflection of Edmonton real estate

  The building called 'The Clifton' will have 12 floors and 18 luxury units overlooking Edmonton's river valley, with prices ranging from $2.7 million to nearly $9.5 million.

  Consumer

  Jun 9
• Grey Nuns Hospital looking to fund NICU music therapy program

  The music therapy program ran for four months at the Grey Nuns Hospital. With the positive feedback from families, the hospital is hoping to make it permanent.

  Health

  Jun 5
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• AISH-to-ADAP change leaving some Albertans with less income: ‘Really struggling’

  An Alberta couple with permanent disabilities say they’re facing a significant drop in income due provincial changes that will leave them struggling to survive.

  Money

  Jun 3
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• New 4-way stop removed after causing traffic nightmare in Maple Crest neighbourhood

  The goal was to improve traffic safety in the Maple Crest neighbourhood, but four-war stop on the southeast Edmonton neighbourhood's main drag caused a traffic nightmare.

  Traffic

  Jun 1
• Funding cuts coming to more than a dozen rural Alberta women’s shelters

  The Alberta Council of Women's Shelters said while there is a net increase to sector-wide base funding — it comes at the expense of budget reductions for several rural communities.

  Canada

  May 28
• Family of man who died in Royal Alexandra Hospital ER waiting room demanding answers

  The dad and stepmom of Travis Smith are demanding answers, after the 33-year-old died in early May while waiting for care in the E.R. waiting room of the Royal Alexandra Hospital.

  Health

  May 27
• Edmonton city councillors discuss ways to save High Level Bridge

  Councillors asked staff if any changes could be made to keep the High Level. Administration says even if no one used the bridge, it would cost millions just to keep it standing.

  Traffic

  May 25
• Heavy traffic gridlock in southwest Edmonton as construction ramps up: ‘Everyone is frustrated’

  Some southside residents say what used to be a 30-minute drive has turned into a two-hour nightmare as the City of Edmonton has ramped up summer road construction.

  Traffic

  May 22
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• String of industry-related earthquakes strike north of Edmonton

  The Alberta Energy Regulator's website lists more than 30 earthquake events in that area. All considered 'known induced,' that means they didn't happen naturally.

  Environment

  Apr 22
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• Items stolen from Edmonton Oilers fan’s fence shrine

  Around Edmonton, everyone is getting into the Edmonton Oilers' playoff spirit. But for one Oilers fan, parts of his shrine to the team was stolen. 

  Sports

  Apr 21
• Northeast Edmonton apartment fire sends 1 to hospital, displaces 200 people

  People at the Wyndham Crossing apartment complex started their morning in a panic, with fire alarms blaring, people screaming and firefighters rescuing residents off balconies.

  Fire

  Apr 20
• Elizabeth Fry Society’s shelter closes after lease extension denied

  The site along Fort Road near the Belvedere LRT Station was meant to be a temporary home but since the Elizabeth Fry Society hasn't found a new one, it has been evicted.

  Canada

  Apr 10
• Edmonton school time capsule from 2000 contains NHL prediction that came true

  Time capsules from decades past always seem to reveal predictions that can be far-fetched, but one time capsule at an Edmonton school unveiled a wish that actually came true.

  Features

  Apr 10
• Edmonton Iranian community not confident in U.S., Iran ceasefire

  Local Iranians say the temporary pause in fighting doesn't change much for them. They believe a leadership change is the only way to soothe fears.

  Canada

  Apr 8
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• ‘They’re intense’: Transport Canada seeks feedback on bright vehicle headlights

  Transport Canada is asking Canadians how headlight glare affects them, and their experience on the roads at night with bright lights.

  Traffic

  Apr 6
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• Only pharmacy in Swan Hills set to close on April 30

  The Rexall Pharmacy is a staple in Swan Hills, Alta. The only place for community members to get their prescriptions and pick up some essential items.

  Canada

  Apr 2
• Edmonton removing all 3 scramble crosswalks along Whyte Avenue

  The City of Edmonton is implementing new transit priority measures and that means doing away with the three scramble crosswalks that have existed for five years on Whyte Avenue.

  Traffic

  Mar 30
• Families scrambling after Ardrossan daycare lease terminated: ‘Gut punch’

  The Ardrossan daycare offers year-round services and outdoor programs. Around 30 families are currently registered, and more are waiting — but they'll all have to be turned away.

  Canada

  Mar 26
• ‘Passing the buck’: Edmonton business deals with decades-long drainage problem

  The store's owner says last week, a car drove through the water without knowing how deep it was. The car died. Two vehicles are also stuck in the frozen pool.

  Canada

  Mar 25
• ‘Can’t believe it’: Calmar family reunited with missing dog after nearly 3 months

  After nearly three months, a Calmar family has finally been reunited with their dog. The 6-year-old dog got spooked and ran into the forest near Drayton Valley.

  Canada

  Mar 6
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• Edmonton’s warm weather good for summer businesses — challenging for winter events

  Many people in Alberta are heading outside to enjoy the sun and above-zero temperatures, but the warm weather is creating challenges for some winter events.

  Weather

  Feb 5
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• Could Coronation Park be one of Edmonton’s last big recreation centres for a while?

  Coronation Park's most notable feature is a 250-metre Category A velodrome: the only facility with such a track in Western Canada and just one of three in the country.

  Lifestyle

  Jan 30
• City of Edmonton seeks feedback on Wîhkwêntôwin neighbourhood renewal

  Proposed neighbourhood renewal designs could bring more green spaces and bike lanes in Wîhkwêntôwin, but might reduce where Edmontonians can drive and park.

  Traffic

  Jan 27
• Severe winter storm in Eastern Canada impacts flights in and out of Edmonton

  YEG says the severe weather continues to impact flights at the airport. Over the past three days, 23 arrivals and 25 departures have been cancelled.

  Weather

  Jan 26
• City of Edmonton seeks ideas for redevelopment of Rossdale Power Plant

  The city hopes this building maintains most of its character and history, but that could be one of the most difficult parts of this redevelopment process.

  Canada

  Jan 23