Lisa Wolansky

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• Inside the Edmonton Remand Centre’s boot camp for inmates

  The Edmonton Remand Centre boot camp for inmates was the first of its kind in Canada when it launched in 2013.

  Features

  Nov 30, 2015
• Canadian Finals Rodeo: A closer look at the animal/athlete partnership

  The rodeo world can be wild, but there's a big difference from the ranch to the spotlight.

  Features

  Nov 14, 2015
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• St. Albert haunted house delivering its last fright

  A lot of people go all out for Halloween, with elaborate decorations, costumes and props. In St. Albert the haunted house has been scaring people for over a decade. But this year will be the end of that spooky tradition.

  Lifestyle

  Oct 31, 2015
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• Edmonton police deal with 10,000 more calls for service this year

  Edmonton Police revealed Friday afternoon they have received 10,000 more calls for service compared to this time last year.

  Crime

  Oct 23, 2015
• Edmonton transit users could see an increase in fares

  A report going to city council recommends a three percent increase over the upcoming three year budget.

  Traffic

  Oct 23, 2015
• Minister of Health Sarah Hoffman creates new Alberta Health Services Board

  Minister of Health Sarah Hoffman has created a new board to govern Alberta Health Services with the goal to further stabilize Alberta's health-care system.

  Health

  Oct 23, 2015
• Morinville RCMP search for armed and dangerous man in Edmonton area

  Edward Arthur Vallee, 31, is wanted by police. Officers believe he's hiding somewhere in north Edmonton.

  Crime

  Oct 22, 2015
• Significant progress on Edmonton’s Walterdale Bridge project

  City officials say there's been significant progress at the Walterdale Bridge site.

  Traffic

  Oct 22, 2015
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• Big Valley Jamboree reveals headliners for 2016 music festival

  The line-up for the 2016 Big Valley Jamboree includes some big names in country music.

  Entertainment

  Oct 22, 2015
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• Edmonton driving instructor charged with sexual assault

  A 38-year-old Edmonton driving instructor has been charged with sexual assault in an alleged incident involving one of his students.

  Crime

  Oct 22, 2015
• Lost jewellery? Who you gonna call? The Ring Finders

  Norm Peters is a salesman from St. Albert, but his true passion is ring finding.

  Features

  Sep 13, 2015
• Edmonton area seeing fewer mosquitoes due to hot and dry weather

  Hot and dry conditions have resulted in well below average mosquito numbers in the Edmonton area.

  Environment

  Aug 14, 2015
• Edmonton Metro LRT set to open for the start of the school year

  The City of Edmonton says the newest LRT extension is set for service on September 6, 2015.

  Aug 14, 2015
• Teen with disability fights for right to communicate

  Jo Picard can now do those things on her own for the first time, thanks to a new device that tracks her eye movements.

  Health

  Aug 14, 2015
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• Contaminated water advisory issued for Hasse Lake

  Alberta Health Services is advising the public not to swim or wade in Hasse Lake, effective immediately.

  Environment

  Jul 28, 2015
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• More remains near Leduc identified; RCMP may be searching for a serial killer

  A local sex trade worker, who's been missing since May of 2004 is now the focus of a murder investigation.

  Crime

  Jul 28, 2015
• Grasshoppers plague Alberta farmlands

  Near the Alberta hamlet of MacKay, farmers say grasshoppers are wreaking havoc on their crops

  Environment

  Jul 15, 2015
• Alberta Election 2015: NDP’s Maria Fitzpatrick wins Lethbridge-East

  The NDP's Maria Fitzpatrick has won the riding of Lethbridge-East.

  Politics

  May 5, 2015
• Bridge over Sherwood Park Freeway to be demolished

  Starting Friday night and through this weekend, the Sherwood Park Freeway under the 17 Street overpass will be closed. The bridge will be demolished.

  Features

  May 1, 2015
• Several south Edmonton businesses vandalized

  Several businesses on 99 Street from Ellerslie Road to Argyll Road have been vandalized.

  Crime

  May 1, 2015
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• EPS investigate suspicious death in north Edmonton

  On April 30, police responded to an incident at a residence near 90 Street and 119 Avenue. The male was transported to hospital and later pronounced dead.

  Crime

  May 1, 2015
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• EDGE investigators make critical arrests involving drugs and firearms

  Edmonton Police Drug and Gang Enforcement Unit members seized drugs and stolen property with an approximate street value over $300,000 during a two week period.

  Crime

  May 1, 2015
• Local mother accuses Edmonton Catholic School Board of discrimination

  A local mother is accusing the Edmonton Catholic School board of discriminating against her transgender daughter by not allowing her to use the girl's bathroom.

  Features

  Apr 30, 2015
• Edmonton man with collapsed lung turned away from walk-in clinic

  Randy Cusack, 28, went to a local walk-in clinic for help after suffering from severe chest pains for five days.

  Health

  Apr 30, 2015
• The City of Edmonton launches a new traffic tool

  The City of Edmonton is launching a new online map for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians to use for planning trips along local roads.

  Apr 30, 2015