RT @GlobalEdmonton: A viewer took a photo of this massive branch that appears to have fallen on a car in the area of 113 Street just north…
Alberta Sheriffs, RCMP vehicle and SUV collide on QEII near Leduc
Two Alberta sheriff SUVs, an RCMP vehicle and a Lexus SUV were involved in the crash on the QEII, south of the Highway 2A overpass. Continue reading
Storms sweep through Edmonton and central Alberta on Friday, some areas still under weather warnings
A storm system swept through the Edmonton area and parts of central Alberta on Friday afternoon, bringing with it strong wind gusts, hail and heavy rain. Continue reading
Suspected lightning fire destroys acreage home near Beaumont
An acreage home south of Edmonton in Leduc County was destroyed by fire Thursday night, and firefighters suspect it was sparked by a strike of lightning. Continue reading
Man charged after pepper spray used during robbery at Mill Woods Sobeys
A man is facing charges after pepper spray was used during an alleged theft of groceries at a Sobeys store in Mill Woods. Continue reading
1,000 barrel oil spill cleanup underway at remote northern Alberta pipeline
A pipeline near Red Earth Creek, Alta. is in shut down after 1,000 barrels of a mix of crude oil and produced water spilled from break points in the line. Continue reading
Rainfall warning issued for western Alberta, up to 100 mm of ‘extremely heavy’ rain expected by Sunday
Parts of western Alberta were told to brace for as much as 100 millimetres (mm) of “extremely heavy” rain by Sunday. Continue reading
Environment Canada issues heat warning for Edmonton, Calgary, eastern Alberta
Environment Canada said daytime temperatures reaching near 29 C or above, and overnight temperatures of at least 14 C or above, are expected on Monday and Tuesday. Continue reading
The Indian Village at Calgary Stampede renamed Elbow River Camp
The Calgary Stampede has announced the village of more than two dozen teepees will be renamed Elbow River Camp. Continue reading
Baby, toddler among 10 people rescued from sinking boat on lake west of Calgary
Ten people had to be rescued and half of them were taken to hospital after their boat began to sink on a lake west of Calgary Saturday night. Continue reading
Death of woman and man at south Edmonton home a murder-suicide
A 38-year-old woman was killed and a 35-year-old man took his own life inside a home in south Edmonton’s Blue Quill neighbourhood earlier this week. Continue reading
2 park and ride drivers hit by pepper spray during Edmonton Eskimos game
Two Edmonton Transit drivers were sent home after being hit by pepper spray while working the park and ride service for Friday’s Edmonton Eskimos game. Continue reading
Thunderstorms drop massive hail on parts of central Alberta on Friday
People living in various central Alberta regions were told to prepare for possible severe weather on Friday afternoon, weather experts said. Continue reading
‘Did you hear that?’: Booming early morning thunderstorm wakes Edmonton residents
A large thunderstorm swept through the Edmonton area Friday morning, bringing with it hail, heavy rain, and booming thunder that shook walls and woke people from their sleep. Continue reading
Alberta mother of 5 struck by vehicle but body found at separate scene
RCMP are trying to piece together the events leading up to the mysterious death of a 29-year-old woman from central Alberta. Continue reading
3 men charged in 2 ATM thefts in Edmonton
Three men have been charged following two ATM thefts, including one incident in which a machine was ripped from a north Edmonton bingo hall. Continue reading
