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• 28-year-old father severely burned while fighting fire at Leduc landfill

  Brandon Lethbridge, a 28-year-old father, is fighting for his life at an Edmonton hospital after suffering significant burns during a fire at the Leduc Waste Management Facility.

  Fire

  Jun 11
• 107 Avenue construction adds difficulty in getting to and from downtown Edmonton

  Downtown construction has been a traffic frustration for Edmontonians for a while. But one main route, 107 Avenue, was a saving grace to get in and out of the core — until now.

  Traffic

  Jun 2
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• Edmonton senior survives moose attack in own yard: ‘I could be dead’

  Hye Kyu Sohn has three broken ribs, two black eyes, a bump on the head and a gash in his leg — but the Edmonton senior is happy to be alive.

  Canada

  May 27
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• Edmonton businesses say city permit delays costing them thousands: ‘I’m running out of money’

  Business owners are expressing frustration over permit delays with the City of Edmonton and some say they feel set up for failure.

  Economy

  Mar 26
• Edmontonian honoured with Medal of Bravery — 26 years after uncle also received it

  In May of 2021, Trevor Mills was driving in Radium, B.C. when he saved a driver that crashed over an embankment — and suffered life-threatening injuries while doing so.

  Canada

  Oct 29, 2024
• Alberta dentist facing sexual assault charges

  An Alberta dentist is facing sexual assault charges stemming from alleged incidents dating back more than a decade in Edmonton. 

  Crime

  Sep 17, 2024
• Video of disturbing break-in fuels frustrations over west Edmonton crime

  Parkview and Crestwood residents are fed up with crime in the neighbourhoods long known for being safe. A recent break-in caught on video shows how brazen criminals have become.

  Crime

  Sep 3, 2024
• Costs forcing walk-in clinics and family practices in Alberta to close

  Several Medicentres and family clinics have closed or are about to in Edmonton and Calgary because doctors aren't able to afford the rent.

  Health

  Apr 23, 2024
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• Edmonton Oilers star players push car out of snowbank for local teens

  Three teens had an unforgettable night after Edmonton Oilers forwards Zach Hyman and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins helped push their stuck car out of a snowbank in the west end.

  Sports

  Mar 5, 2024
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• Alberta woman warns others after being scammed online over $1,500 Christmas tree

  A senior in Spruce Grove is the latest to fall victim to an online scam involving an expensive Christmas tree.

  Consumer

  Dec 5, 2023
• Celebrating Edmonton’s food scene with some easy-to-make appetizers for your holiday get-togethers

  Edmonton is known for being a hockey city, but it's also a foodie's paradise.

  Canada

  Dec 1, 2023
• Disarming Edmonton Gangs: Police curfew checks with criminals

  From curfew checks to building relationships, the EPS gang suppression team keeps tabs on gang members when they get out of prison.

  Crime

  Oct 25, 2023
• Disarming Edmonton gangs: A look at the guns and brazen violence that has police concerned

  The Edmonton Police Service's gang suppression team has been busy keeping tabs on gang members in an effort to prevent more violence from happening.

  Crime

  Oct 24, 2023
• Disarming Edmonton gangs: Meet the police unit suppressing gang and gun violence

  In Part 1 of an exclusive Global News series 'Disarming Edmonton Gangs,' we look at a special unit created by Edmonton police to tackle gun and gang violence.

  Crime

  Oct 23, 2023
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• Smoky air leading to hundreds of kids sports cancellations in Edmonton each week

  The smoky conditions in Edmonton because of the Alberta wildfires is leading to hundreds of sports games and other outdoor activities getting cancelled week after week.

  Health

  Jun 12, 2023
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• Deadly stabbing of mom, child in Edmonton believed to be ‘completely random’: police

  Police confirmed the suspect was known. Police noted he was charged in 2009 with assault with a weapon and robbery.

  Crime

  May 8, 2023
• Canadian actor Simu Liu surprises Edmonton restaurant

  After putting out a request to dine at an Edmonton restaurant, actor Simu Liu, who is in town to host the Juno Awards Monday, stopped in for a bite to eat.

  Entertainment

  Mar 13, 2023
• Owner says dog ingested meth, opioids and THC at Edmonton off-leash park

  A dog spent the night in hospital after she ingested drugs at an Edmonton off-leash park. What’s left officials most disturbed, is the amount of different drugs the dog consumed.

  Health

  Mar 7, 2023
• Vandalism, crime at Edmonton transit centre despite safety task force formed to tackle issues

  The Edmonton Transit Service continues to face safety problems, despite a provincial task force being formed to try and curb the issues linked to addiction, homelessness and crime.

  Crime

  Jan 30, 2023
• City of Edmonton reiterates message on Valley Line LRT: ‘If you see tracks, expect a train’

  The Valley Line LRT is a new style of transit and Edmonton drivers are going to have to get used to no crossing arms or bells, and obeying signs to not turn right on red lights.

  Traffic

  Jan 23, 2023
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• First-of-its-kind jump built for snowboarding World Cup stop in Edmonton

  Commonwealth Stadium has been transformed from a football field to a snowboard World Cup stop in Edmonton.

  Sports

  Nov 29, 2022
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• Pricy lettuce just the tip of the iceberg for Alberta consumers

  The cost of the produce staple lettuce has doubled for some Alberta vendors, forcing them to use alternative leafy greens and that pricy increase is just the tip of the iceberg.

  Consumer

  Nov 15, 2022
• Sherwood Park business reopens after devastating fire

  A local business in Sherwood Park, Alta., is back after it was destroyed by a fire more than a year and a half ago.

  Fire

  Nov 14, 2022
• Status of Edmonton’s ‘robust’ 2022 construction season

  'Tis the season for construction sites and sounds around every corner in Edmonton. This year, the city managed 300 construction jobs and employed 13,000 people.

  Traffic

  Oct 25, 2022
• U of A pilot project uses artificial intelligence to identify distracted drivers in Edmonton

  The University of Alberta is testing a new artificial intelligence system that's similar to photo radar, except it catches drivers on their phone behind the wheel.

  Tech

  Sep 13, 2022