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Edmonton’s funicular was a popular river valley ride in its first year: report
A new City of Edmonton report that sums up how the river valley funicular fared in its first year of operation, found the mode of transport, which involves a track on an inclined slope, “has proven to be a popular destination” but also faced a number of challenges. Continue reading
Edmonton crews trying to clear ice after water main break, major flooding downtown
EPCOR said crews were able to isolate the break and turn the water off at around 4 a.m. Saturday. Continue reading
2 drivers killed in collision on Highway 9 near Beiseker
Both drivers involved in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 9 were killed on Thursday, according to Beiseker RCMP. Continue reading
Police seek ‘armed and dangerous’ suspect after southwest Edmonton carjacking
The Edmonton Police Service is asking the public for help finding a carjacking suspect who is “considered to be armed and dangerous” after obtaining multiple warrants for his arrest. Continue reading
Edmonton’s cold snap slows already months-long construction work on Allendale Road
Significant progress has been made in fixing a large cavity under the pavement on Edmonton’s Allendale Road near Calgary Trail, but on Thursday, the company in charge of the project said the freezing cold start to February has slowed work down. Continue reading
Murder charge dropped against Edmonton man known as ‘Mill Woods rapist’
A convicted violent sex offender known in Edmonton as the “Mill Woods rapist” is out of jail and a second-degree murder charge he previously faced has been stayed. Continue reading
Downtown Edmonton fire prompts lane closure on Jasper Avenue
Firefighters closed a lane of downtown Edmonton’s Jasper Avenue on Wednesday night after a fire broke out in a commercial space. Continue reading
Photographer credits Alberta cold snap for stunning images of light phenomenon
An Alberta photographer decided to brave some freezing cold temperatures on Sunday to capture some stunning images of light pillars in the sky. Continue reading
Dozens of charges stayed in Alberta animal cruelty case
Court records show two of three people charged in connection with a recent animal cruelty investigation in rural Alberta have had dozens of charges stayed. Continue reading
Discovery of body on lease site north of Edmonton prompts RCMP investigation
The RCMP say they are investigating a suspicious death after a body was discovered on a lease site north of Edmonton on Monday. Continue reading
Edmonton bus driver applauded for helping homeless man in freezing cold
With Alberta’s capital mired in a deep freeze bringing dangerously cold temperatures with it, an Edmonton bus driver is being applauded for helping a homeless man in need get out of the icy elements. Continue reading
Woman killed in central Alberta crash involving car and semi-truck
A woman has died after her car collided with a semi-truck on a central Alberta highway, police said Monday night. Continue reading
Police release images of suspect vehicle to get tips on deadly Edmonton home invasion
The Edmonton Police Service released surveillance images of a suspect vehicle on Monday as they seek tips from the public to help them make an arrest in connection with a deadly home invasion last month. Continue reading
Missing man with dementia back home with family: Strathcona County RCMP
A 74-year-old man with dementia who was last seen in Sherwood Park on Friday afternoon has been found, Strathcona County RCMP said. Continue reading
Elections Alberta gives Alberta Party leader 5-year-ban from running as candidate, Mandel plans appeal
Alberta Party Leader Stephen Mandel issued a statement on Friday night to say he will ask the Court of Queen’s Bench to overturn a five-year ban on running for public office. Continue reading