Sarah Komadina

Digital Journalist

Author Archives

• Road to the Referendum: What would happen to border city of Lloydminster?

  The speculation and conversation over what it would mean if Alberta became its own country is intensified in Lloydminster, the unique city divided by the border with Saskatchewan.

  Politics

  Jun 2
• 1 month after fire, Wyndham Crossing residents still without a home or answers

  North Edmonton residents are concerned after an apartment fire in April has left them homeless and without answers on if they can get their belongings back.

  Fire

  May 21
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• Hundreds rally in Red Deer to support teenage girl recovering from violent assault

  Rylin Brinston is battered and bruised from an assault earlier this week in Red Deer that left her with a concussion, internal bleeding and possible permanent eye damage.

  Crime

  May 15
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• ‘Forever Canadian’ petition organizer says UCP MLAs ‘scared’ to vote on it

  Former Alberta Deputy Premier Thomas Lukaszuk is accusing UCP MLAs of trying to prevent the Forever Canadian petition from being put to a vote on the floor of the legislature.

  Politics

  May 11
• Transit Smokehouse leaving historic Fort Road hotel in favour of the southside

  The hope was the Transit Hotel Smokehouse and its BBQ menu could bring new life to the centry-old historic building in north Edmonton — but instead, the space is closing down.

  Consumer

  May 5
• Motorists stranded for hours after snowstorm forces Alberta highway to close

  Alberta drivers going to Fort McMurray on Highway 63 Thursday were forced to come to a stop and were stranded for hours as a snowstorm made the highway impassable.

  Apr 24
• Edmonton gets another spring snowfall — but there are benefits

  One Edmontonian said while he is ready for warmer temperatures, snow later in the season is actually a good thing for gardeners.

  Weather

  Apr 7
• New Indigenous-owned Edmonton business aims to build creative community, inspire others

  The owners of Kaiko Studio Cafe and Tee Pee Treat aim to provide a safe, creative downtown space and inspire other Indigenous artists and entrepreneurs to follow their dreams.

  Perspectives

  Apr 7
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• ‘Unofficial Opposition’: Former candidates aim to hold Edmonton city council accountable

  Former city council candidates are keeping the momentum going when it comes to criticizing Edmonton city council decisions. It's rare to see, but Mayor Andrew Knack welcomes it.

  Politics

  Apr 3
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• Edmonton man recovering after being hit by wrong-way driver

  An Edmonton man is suffering multiple injuries and has been hospital for weeks, after a vehicle traveling the wrong way hit his vehicle head on.

  Canada

  Mar 31
• Alberta family gets back $40K from dealership after new truck seized for being stolen

  After Global News reported on an Alberta family who found out their new truck from a Ponoka dealership had previously been reported stolen, the business refunded their money.

  Consumer

  Mar 23
• Alberta family finds out new truck from dealership was previously stolen, VIN altered

  An Alberta family is out $40,000 with nothing to show for it after their new truck — purchased from a dealership in Ponoka — turned out to be stolen and was seized by RCMP.

  Consumer

  Mar 12
• Alberta government ends funding for Edmonton housing program

  Social services minister Jason Nixon said this program wasn't seeing the results other programs were and the decision was made to move the money where it would be better used.

  Canada

  Mar 11
• Alberta overdose prevention site closure didn’t result in more deaths, study finds

  The Canadian Centre of Recovery Excellence said a study it conducted found the closure of an overdose prevention site in Red Deer, Alta. did not result in an increase deaths.

  Canada

  Mar 11
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• Concerns as Wetaskiwin council remains silent on mayor’s ban from city hall

  It's been over a month since Wetaskiwin Mayor Joe Branco was banned from city hall and attending council meetings in person and administration has yet to offer an explanation.

  Canada

  Mar 11
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• Sextortion cases targeting youth on the rise: Edmonton police

  The Edmonton Police Service is warning parents, caregivers and children about sextortion cases targeting young people in the city.

  Canada

  Mar 11
• ‘A pleasant discovery’: Historic mural restored at Edmonton housing conversion site

  The former Charles Camsell hospital in North Edmonton is home to an original piece of artwork that is prominently displayed.

  Canada

  Mar 10
• Alberta survey shows businesses concerned with separation talks

  A survey by the Alberta Chamber of Commerce showed members of the business sector feel separation talks have led to negative impacts.

  Canada

  Mar 10
• Where is Shelley-Anne Bacsu? $50K reward aims to uncover answers in Alberta cold case

  For four decades, Alberta's Sandy and Muriel Bacsu have lived with a painful question no parent should have to endure: What happened to their 16-year-old daughter?

  Crime

  Mar 6
• Parents of HUB mall shooting victim push for Canada to change parole eligibility

  If passed, "Brian's Bill" or Bill C-243, would mean those convicted of first- and second-degree murder who are denied parole would have to wait five years to apply again.

  Crime

  Mar 4
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• Fireball lights up Alberta sky

  A fireball lit up the sky over central Alberta on Tuesday morning, with people not just seeing it, but also hearing the roar and feeling the meteor rumble.

  Science

  Feb 10
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• Man who killed Fort Saskatchewan mom in U-Haul hit-and-run found guilty

  A man who hit and killed a Fort Saskatchewan mom with a U-Haul truck during a police chase between Beaumont and Edmonton two years ago area has been found guilty in her death.

  Crime

  Feb 9
• Medical examiner testifies at murder trial for Justin Bone over Chinatown deaths

  As the third week of Justin Bone's murder trial over the deaths of Ban Phuc Hoang and Hung Trang in Chinatown got underway, the medical examiner who did the autopsies testified.

  Crime

  Feb 3
• Alberta girl pursuing sweet dream of running online candy store gains TikTok following

  Lylah Janvier, 12, is hoping to inspire other Indigenous youth after convincing her parents to let her pursue her dream of being a TikTok star and candy shop owner.

  Perspectives

  Feb 2
• Chinatown double homicide trial disrupted after accused fires lawyer — again

  On Day 6 of the second-degree murder trial, Justin Bone stood in court and told the judge he is not satisfied with his lawyer and wants him removed — a move he's made before.

  Canada

  Jan 26