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• 4 people dead after northern Alberta house fire

  Four people were found dead following a house fire in Fox Lake, Alta., according to the RCMP. Police received a report around 6:40 a.m. Saturday of a house fire on Barge Road.

  Fire

  Nov 13, 2022
• A look at the new home for Edmonton’s Rapid Fire Theatre as construction continues

  An Edmonton improv company is getting closer to moving into its forever home in the heart of Old Strathcona.

  Entertainment

  Oct 18, 2022
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• Financial setback for Edmonton daycare following catalytic converter theft

  The bus is now sitting in the lot at Denny Andrews Ford Fleet Services as it waits for a replacement -- which could take months.

  Canada

  Oct 11, 2022
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• ‘Unprecedented’ demand for emergency veterinary services in Edmonton area

  'We essentially always have folks here waiting to be seen (24-hours a day),' said an Edmonton-area vet who is seeing an unprecedented demand for veterinary services.

  Canada

  Oct 3, 2022
• Edmonton councillors hear powerful, personal stories of housing struggles

  It was an emotional morning at Edmonton City Hall, as councillors heard personal and powerful stories from people with lived experiences of homelessness, addiction, abuse and loss.

  Politics

  Sep 27, 2022
• Edmonton business owner at breaking point after dozens of break-ins

  The owner of Alberta Barber Academy says crime in the area has progressively worsened since opening in 2015.

  Consumer

  Sep 12, 2022
• Edmonton seeing 25% increase in encampment complaints over last year

  Edmonton's homeless population continues to increase and so does the number of calls regarding homeless encampments. 

  Canada

  Aug 23, 2022
• Edmonton couple killed in motorcycle crash honoured by family: ‘They gave us such love and guidance’

  An Edmonton couple was killed by an alleged impaired driver on Sunday, Aug. 14 while out for a leisurely motorcycle ride in Strathcona County.

  Traffic

  Aug 22, 2022
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• Edmonton boy’s body pulled from pond in Whitecourt

  The body of a 14-year-old Edmonton boy was recovered from the Rotary Park pond in Whitecourt Tuesday morning, two days after he fell in the water.

  Canada

  Aug 16, 2022
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• Patient lying on Drayton Valley hospital ER floor prompts call for change

  Brittany Broere said her younger sister was in too much pain to sit in a chair while waiting for a doctor in Drayton Valley, so she laid on the floor.

  Health

  Jul 19, 2022
• Albertans feeling the pinch as Bank of Canada hikes key interest rate

  According to the latest MNP Consumer Debt Index, nearly seven in ten people in Alberta say they are already feeling the effects of interest rate increases.

  Economy

  Jul 13, 2022
• Taxi fares could be going up in Edmonton

  In Edmonton, taxi fares are regulated by the city and don't take into account the fluctuation of retail gasoline prices.

  Traffic

  Jun 27, 2022
• Edmonton looking at managing ‘small-scale’ homeless encampments this summer

  Councillor Anne Stevenson said the intent is for these camps to be a bridge for people on their way to more stable supportive housing.

  Canada

  Jun 21, 2022
• ‘Anyone can get monkeypox’: experts emphasize science-first messaging

  As Alberta identifies its second case of monkeypox, experts are weighing in on a continued push to ensure the messaging does not stigmatize any particular group.

  Canada

  Jun 8, 2022
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• Edmonton police uniform and equipment stolen from vehicle in St. Albert

  The RCMP is investigating after an Edmonton Police Service officer's uniform and equipment was stolen from their personal vehicle outside their home in St. Albert.

  Canada

  Jun 5, 2022
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• More than 70% of teens report worse mental health compared to before COVID: survey

  The Alberta Medical Association is concerned about 'deeply troubling' survey results showing a worsening of the mental health of children in the province.

  Canada

  Jun 1, 2022
• Alberta First Nation investigating human remains found near residential school site

  Last year, Saddle Lake Cree Nation formed a group called the Acimowin Opaspiw Society to investigate possible burial sites.

  Canada

  May 18, 2022
• Edmonton mayor takes aim at province in State of the City address

  'Too often we are made to feel that Edmonton does not matter to the province. If you feel that way, I am there with you,' Sohi said in his speech.

  Economy

  May 10, 2022
• Edmonton Research Park tenants calling for pause of sale of two buildings

  Tenants of the Edmonton Research Park are calling for the pause of the sale of two of the buildings to give the city time to reflect on the vision it has for innovation.

  Canada

  Apr 27, 2022
• Edmonton takes step toward decriminalizing simple possession of illegal drugs

  Edmonton city councillors voted in favour of asking administration to explore the issue of decriminalizing simple possession of illegal drugs and provide recommendations.

  Crime

  Apr 11, 2022
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• Another fire on central Edmonton block destroys abandoned building

  An abandoned building in central Edmonton, next to the site of a major fire at the Milla Pub in November, was destroyed by fire Sunday evening.

  Fire

  Apr 10, 2022
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• Three proposed designs released of new ‘iconic’ Edmonton pedestrian bridge

  The three options are a timber bridge, a cable-stayed bridge or a suspended bridge. 

  Traffic

  Apr 5, 2022
• Downtown Edmonton businesses optimistic as employees head back to the office

  Businesses in downtown Edmonton were cautiously optimistic and many returned to their offices, bringing along business to the struggling area.

  Economy

  Apr 4, 2022
• Edmonton advocacy groups call for safer, more accessible taxis

  An advocacy group is hoping Edmonton city council will introduce new regulations to keep women safer when using taxis.

  Canada

  Mar 7, 2022
• Senior’s death in southwest Edmonton a homicide: EPS

  The Edmonton Police Service's homicide section is investigating the death of an 85-year-old woman found dead in a home in southwest Edmonton Saturday morning. 

  Crime

  Mar 6, 2022