Phil Heidenreich

Online journalist

Author Archives

• Edmonton’s Kingsway Legion to consider moving, other options due to cost of facility

  In his last newsletter to members, the branch's president described the Kingsway legion as being embroiled in an "endless battle to keep the branch afloat."

  Canada

  Jul 8
• Police probe fire that destroyed central Alberta home, displaced neighbours

  The fire destroyed one home and caused significant damage to another.

  Fire

  Jul 7
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• Truck hauling grain silo hits bridge east of Edmonton, causes ‘significant damage’: RCMP

  The RCMP said the Highway 21 bridge sustained "significant damage."

  Traffic

  Jul 4
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• ‘This isn’t over yet’: Opioid-related deaths reach new heights in Edmonton

  "The sirens were endless," one harm-reduction expert said.

  Health

  Jul 3
• ‘Incredible video’ captured during Alberta storm could be rare ball lightning event: scientist

  A couple stepped onto the back porch of their home near Rich Valley, Alta., just before 7 p.m. to get a closer look at the storm passing through when they saw something strange.

  Science

  Jul 3
• Tornado warning downgraded to advisory for area between Edmonton and Obed Lake

  At 5:35 p.m., the warning was downgraded to an advisory.

  Weather

  Jul 2
• Edmonton city council explores budget to tow vehicles during winter parking bans

  The discussion about how to enforce parking bans is set to be discussed again in the future once city council resumes after a summer break.

  Politics

  Jul 2
• Edmonton Oilers sign forwards Andrew Mangiapane, Curtis Lazar to contracts

  Andrew Mangiapane, the 29-year-old Toronto native, will be a familiar face for Oilers fans as he spent seven seasons playing for Edmonton's provincial rivals the Calgary Flames.

  Sports

  Jul 2
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• Tornado warning lifted in Alberta’s Yellowhead County

  "This is a dangerous and potentially life-threatening situation," officials said.

  Weather

  Jul 1
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• Elks head coach says team ‘needs to grow’ as it continues to search for 1st win of CFL season

  The Elks are the only CFL team that has yet to earn a win this season and are preparing to host the Ottawa Redblacks at Commonwealth Stadium on Sunday.

  Canada

  Jul 1
• Hundreds take part in St. Albert’s annual Run for Reconciliation, organizer says support growing

  Many participants who took part in the walk or run wore orange shirts.

  Canada

  Jul 1
• Heat warnings issued for Edmonton, Calgary and other parts of Alberta

  As Albertans prepare to celebrate Canada Day, Environment Canada is warning of a heat wave. Temperatures could reach highs of 35 C in some parts of the province this week.

  Weather

  Jun 30
• Judge grants injunction request blocking Alberta’s gender-affirming care legislation

  The organizations filed documents to seek the injunction with the Court of King's Bench of Alberta late last year.

  Politics

  Jun 27
• Man charged with murder in connection with woman’s death in south Edmonton

  At about 8:30 a.m. on Monday, police officers were called to a house in the area of Charles Bay and Charles Way after someone reported that a woman had been injured.

  Crime

  Jun 26
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• Arrest warrant issued for Edmonton teacher wanted on child pornography charges

  Police said the accused taught at St. Oscar Romero Catholic High School in west Edmonton.

  Crime

  Jun 25
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• Cartmell to call for moratorium on new infill development in Edmonton

  Tim Cartmell said that he believes Edmonton is "missing the mark on infill."

  Politics

  Jun 24
• NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi to win Edmonton-Strathcona byelection: unofficial results

  In all, there were three byelections held in Alberta on Monday.

  Politics

  Jun 23
• Edmonton homicide detectives probe ‘suspicious’ death in Chappelle neighbourhood

  An autopsy has yet to be scheduled.

  Crime

  Jun 23
• Alberta surpasses 1,000 measles cases, AHS warns of potential exposures in Edmonton

  "Measles is a virus that spreads easily through the air when an infected person breathes, coughs or sneezes," reads a post on the provincial government's website.

  Health

  Jun 20
• Banff rock slide that killed 2 ‘neither preventable nor predictable’: Parks Canada

  The slide that killed two people and injured several others in Banff National Park was a natural occurrence that could not have been stopped and anticipated, Parks Canada said.

  Canada

  Jun 20
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• Rural Alberta man says he was shot at, run over by thieves targeting neighbour’s property

  Mike Stuber said suspicious activity was seen at his neighbour's property near Barrhead and so he went to check it out as she feared a theft was taking place while she was away.

  Crime

  Jun 18
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• Sherwood Park hit with hail, up to 75 mm of rain Sunday night: Environment Canada

  The forecast for Sherwood Park this week projects that there is a potential for rainfall each day through Sunday.

  Weather

  Jun 16
• Edmonton police release video of motorcycle crash to warn about dangers of street racing

  To illustrate how dangerous stunting and street racing can be, police released a video on Friday of a crash that occurred last month.

  Traffic

  Jun 13
• Edmonton Fringe Fest reveals ‘Fringe Full of Stars’ theme for 2025, gives fundraising update

  Edmonton's Fringe is the longest-running Fringe theatre festival in North America.

  Entertainment

  Jun 13
• Price of beef in Alberta keeps rising, cost linked to cow supply: economist

  Statistics Canada data reveals that the average price of cattle for slaughter in Alberta was 14 per cent higher in April compared to the same time last year.

  Consumer

  Jun 12