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UCP says Alberta’s energy war room’s ‘internal operations’ not subject to freedom of information laws
The Kenney government’s so-called “energy war room,” which is aimed at countering criticism of Alberta’s energy industry, is coming under fire again after the province revealed its “internal operations” won’t be subject to freedom of information laws. Continue reading
2 killed in multi-vehicle collision on Highway 1 near Bassano, Alberta
Two people were killed in a collision on Highway 1 near Bassano, Alta., on Friday afternoon, according to EMS. Continue reading
Permit issues to delay opening of Edmonton Downtown Farmers Market’s new indoor space
The Edmonton Downtown Farmers Market’s new indoor space will open later than originally planned because of a “permit issue between the City of Edmonton and the building owner.” Continue reading
RCMP investigate woman’s death in Peace River, say she was victim of homicide
Two days after a 37-year-old woman was found dead in Peace River, Alta., RCMP said Thursday that an autopsy has determined she was the victim of a homicide. Continue reading
Alberta transportation minister says some truck drivers permanently exempt from training standards enacted after Broncos crash
With growing calls for clarity on the matter from parents of victims in the Humboldt Broncos bus tragedy, Alberta’s transportation minister confirmed Thursday that some truck drivers will be permanently exempt from new training standards announced in the wake of the Saskatchewan crash that killed 16 people. Continue reading
New mobile grocery store launches in Edmonton to improve access to fresh, affordable food
A different kind of food truck launched in Edmonton on Wednesday with the goal of bringing “healthy, fresh, and affordable food into neighbourhoods facing barriers.” Continue reading
Charges laid after gunman fires shots while walking in northern Alberta hamlet prompting lockdowns
Charges have been laid a day after a school and other buildings in Calling Lake, Alta., were put into lockdown over reports of a gunman walking down a street in the community and firing off shots. Continue reading
SUV driver airlifted to hospital after collision with school bus west of Edmonton
Two people were taken to hospital following a collision involving an SUV and a school bus in west-central Alberta on Monday afternoon. Continue reading
Sisters in Spirit vigil held in Edmonton to remember missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls
A candlelight vigil was held at Edmonton’s Boyle Street Plaza on Friday night as attendees came together to pay their respect to the lives of Canada’s missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. Continue reading
New owner of Bauhaus-style Edmonton office building says it’s part of downtown ‘renaissance’
Westcorp Property Management Inc.confirmed Friday that it has purchased downtown Edmonton’s Milner Building and that its plans for it align with renewal that is already taking place throughout the city’s core. Continue reading
Edmonton police officer who was stabbed testifies on Day 2 of Sharif trial
The second day of a trial for a man accused of attacking a police officer and then using a U-Haul van to run over pedestrians in downtown Edmonton heard Const. Mike Chernyk, the officer, who came under attack, share an emotional account of what happened to him. Continue reading
Alberta researchers suggest potential harm outweighs benefits of daily dose of aspirin for some
If you have never suffered a heart attack or stroke, you probably should not be taking a daily dose of aspirin to try and avoid them, according to new research out of Alberta. Continue reading
36-year-old man charged in deadly downtown Edmonton stabbing
An autopsy has determined that a man who died following an altercation in downtown Edmonton this week was stabbed to death. Continue reading
Homicide detectives probe death of man who ‘appeared to have been stabbed’ in downtown Edmonton
The death of a 34-year-old man following a reported altercation near the Edmonton Convention Centre on Monday night has triggered a suspicious death investigation, according to the Edmonton Police Service. Continue reading
Alberta’s Indigenous relations minister calls for end to ‘racism and misunderstanding’
On Orange Shirt Day, Alberta’s Indigenous relations minister issued a news release calling for an end to “racism and misunderstanding” still faced by Indigenous people. Continue reading