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Report into death of woman tied to wheelchair at Edmonton hospital calls for change
Nearly eight years after an intoxicated woman who was tied to a wheelchair died at Edmonton’s Royal Alexandra Hospital, a public inquiry report has been released. It calls for the hospital to re-examine its security protocol when dealing with addicts and other vulnerable visitors. Continue reading
Wildfire threatening south Lethbridge community has been put out: officials
Just hours after some Lethbridge residents were told to prepare for evacuation because of a wildfire in the coulees, officials said the fire had been put out. Continue reading
Wildfire prompts evacuation alert for Moon River Estates in Alberta
Residents of the hamlet of Moon River Estates in the southeast corner of the Municipal District of Willow Creek were told to “evacuate immediately” shortly before 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday night after officials said a “wildfire has entered the hamlet.” Continue reading
Extreme winds cause train derailment near Huxley in central Alberta
A train derailed north of Three Hills Tuesday, where strong wind gusts caused 28 rail cars carrying 56 sea containers to be blown off the tracks. Continue reading
Fire burning near Highway 2 claims home, prompts 100 to evacuate from Airdrie area
Police said the fire approached the southeast side of Airdrie “at a high rate of speed due to severe winds.” Continue reading
Wind wreaks havoc on QE2 between Edmonton and Calgary
Powerful wind gusts created serious situations in several parts of Alberta on Tuesday. For drivers using the province’s busiest stretch of highway, the commute was filled with delays and at times, danger. Continue reading
Veteran Edmonton councillor Dave Loken loses Ward 3 seat to Jon Dziadyk
Many political analysts weren’t expecting any major surprises in Edmonton’s 2017 municipal election but two-term councillor Dave Loken lost to political upstart Jon Dziadyk in a stunning upset in Ward 3 on Monday night. Continue reading
2 taken to hospital after wind blows over jump pad at Alberta corn maze
An official with the Grande Prairie Fire Department confirms at least two people were taken to hospital after an incident unfolded at a jump pad at the Grande Prairie Corn Maze on Sunday afternoon. Continue reading
RCMP seek suspects in connection with attempted carjacking in east Alberta
The RCMP are looking for multiple suspects in connection with an attempted carjacking and a break and enter in eastern Alberta. Continue reading
Family of Edmonton girl hospitalized after sedation speaks out ahead of dentist’s hearing
A two-week hearing is set to get underway in Alberta’s capital to determine if an Edmonton dentist is guilty of unprofessional conduct after a young patient he sedated was later hospitalized and suffered brain damage. Continue reading
Edmonton Eskimos honour first responders at first home game since attack outside Commonwealth Stadium
Among those being honoured was Edmonton Police Service Const. Mike Chernyk, 48, who was hit by a car before being stabbed while working outside the Eskimos game on Sept. 30. Continue reading
Wind warnings issued for parts of southern and western Alberta
Environment Canada issued a wind warning for parts of southern and western Alberta on Sunday. Continue reading
Pedestrian fighting for his life after being struck by vehicle in Grande Prairie: RCMP
Police are investigating after a 32-year-old pedestrian was rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries after being hit by a vehicle in Grande Prairie, Alta. overnight. Continue reading
Edmonton election 2017: Poll finds Edmontonians split on plans for affordable housing, LRT
Two days before Edmontonians head to the polls to elect their new city council, numbers from a new poll suggest eligible voters in Alberta’s capital are split on how they want their politicians to address some key civic issues. Continue reading
Wind warning issued for parts of southern Alberta
With wind gusts of up to 100 kilometres per hour expected to develop in some parts of southern Alberta on Saturday, Environment Canada issued wind warnings for a number of “wind-prone areas” in the southern part of the province. Continue reading
