Kabi Moulitharan

Digital Journalist

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• Hundreds of children make mad dash through Walmart for ‘Elks Christmas Shop’

  A mad dash of children stormed the Walmart at the Kingsway Mall for a shop til' you drop experience. About 300 kids in need got Christmas presents they've always wanted.

  Consumer

  Dec 19
• Edmonton’s Candy Cane Lane residents receive ice-clearing warnings from city

  Residents on Candy Cane Lane were surprised to find notices enforcing snow clearing, since they have an agreement stating City of Edmonton crews handle clearing during the event.

  Canada

  Dec 15
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• Hundreds drop off gifts for 880 CHED Santas Anonymous Delivery Day

  Hundreds of volunteers came together Saturday to make sure that roughly 20,000 kids in Edmonton wake up with a gift on Christmas morning.

  Canada

  Dec 14
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• Crime, disrepair documented at central Edmonton apartment where security guard killed

  Tenants living in a central Edmonton apartment building where a security guard was killed describe the Central McDougall area as problematic and worry about what could happen next.

  Crime

  Dec 13
• Drayton Valley ski hill permanently closes after nearly 60-year run

  Starting Monday, people can bid for snowtubes, skiis, helmets, furniture pieces, and other belongings of the organization during an online auction. 

  Canada

  Dec 7
• Clareview Recreation Centre hits milestone as rec centre useage grows in Edmonton

  The Clareview rec centre is marking its 10th anniversary as rec centre usage grows across Edmonton. According to the city, the number visits grew by 300,000 between 2023 and 2024.

  Canada

  Dec 1
• Edmonton’s Sikh community partners with food bank amid unprecedented demand 

  The fundraising initiative kicked off in mid-November.

  Canada

  Nov 25
• Edmonton small businesses pivot to get orders out during Canada Post strike

  The Canada Post strike has been a challenge for small businesses in Edmonton sending holiday orders at the busiest time of the year.

  Consumer

  Nov 22
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• Safe holiday shopping: Tips and tricks to avoid falling victim to a scam

  With holiday shopping in full swing, cybersecurity analyst Ritesh Kotak warns that online scams on the rise, and they're more sophisticated thanks to artificial intelligence.

  Consumer

  Nov 17
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• Edmonton charities call on Albertans for help amid Canada Post strike

  If a deal isn't reached quickly, some Edmonton charities say a lengthy labour disruption could have huge implications for some of the city's most vulnerable.

  Canada

  Nov 16
• Alberta government proposes changes to junior high curriculum

  With changes to the elementary curriculum now rolled out, Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides says it's the logical next step.

  Education

  Nov 15
• 72-hour strike notice served by Fort McMurray education support workers

  Classes will continue for most of the student body with limited resources. Students in specialized or assisted programs may be required to stay home. 

  Canada

  Nov 9
• Province freezing policing cost increase in rural Alberta for 1 year

  The freeze will be in effect until March 2026, during which time the province said it’ll give municipalities time to determine how to cover policing cost increases going forward.

  Money

  Nov 6
• Support for Alberta government’s bills pertaining to gender identity

  Pirie says she supports transgender people making decisions for themselves as long as they're adults and have received comprehensive support. 

  Canada

  Nov 3
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• Protester rally at Alberta legislature to oppose bills affecting trans rights

  Hundreds of demonstrators took to the steps of the Alberta Legislature Saturday to rally against three bills tabled by theUPC government that would impact trans rights.

  Canada

  Nov 3
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• Edmonton festivals struggle to stay afloat amid ‘economic pressures’

  The Edmonton Blues Festival announced they will be taking a pause in 2025 due to high operating costs and the loss of their usual location.

  Canada

  Oct 27
• Spruce Grove, Alta. woman fundraising for the city’s homeless through ‘Connection Bus’

  Fales works with the Tri Region Pay Forward Kindness Society. The organization supports residents going through detox treatments and access housing. 

  Canada

  Oct 26
• Man who dismembered Beaumont mom’s body receives harsher sentence, sent to prison

  In this decision, the Alberta Court of Appeal sided with the Crown, calling the original sentence for Joseph Donald Skelly 'demonstrably unfit'.

  Crime

  Oct 24
• Edmonton transit advocacy group pushes for better transit funding 

  The Edmonton Transit Riders board chair says a sneak peek of the Blatchford Gate LRT Station was a chance for Edmontonians to meet with the organization to have their voice heard. 

  Traffic

  Oct 21
• Alberta construction group warns homeowners of fake, fear-mongering inspection letter

  BILD Alberta says several homeowners have received fake letters imitating it, looking to access their homes to inspect for a cancer-causing insulation that's banned in Canada.

  Consumer

  Oct 13
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• What will Edmonton’s next municipal election look like?

  The Alberta government passed Bill 20 back in the spring, which includes the introduction of local political parties.

  Politics

  Oct 12
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• Chinatown businesses look ahead as Operations Hub to promote safety comes to a close

  The Healthy Streets Operation Centre was launched in 2022 as a collaborative project between Edmonton police, social workers, and other front-line staff. 

  Canada

  Oct 11
• Indigenous leaders raise concerns over contamination at Transport Canada dock

  The issue came to light in the spring, when the Athasbasca Chipewyan First Nation contacted Ottawa to dredge the dock following low water levels and the threat of wildfires

  Environment

  Oct 3
• Alberta government rolls ahead with electricity plans: Rate of Last Resort

  The province says the Rate of Last Resort help consumers better understand energy options and is part of an ongoing consumer awareness initiative. 

  Canada

  Sep 27
• Edmonton education staff rally at Alberta legislature for ‘Education Day of Action’

  As education support staff rallied at the Alberta legislature Saturday, CUPE 3550 president Mandy Lamoureux said members deserve a 'liveable wage' and warned of strike action.

  Canada

  Sep 23