34 charges laid in Edmonton human trafficking investigation
In February, police apprehended a 15-year-old girl after police and the human trafficking and exploitation unit became aware she was allegedly getting involved in the sex trade. Continue reading
Strathcona County Library reopens 6 months after damaged by explosions
The Strathcona County Library and the parkade inside the community centre reopened Wednesday morning six months after the building was damaged by two explosions. Continue reading
Student-led walkout across Alberta Friday opposing government’s GSA rules
A student-led initiative saw young people across Alberta walk out of schools Friday morning, showing opposition to the new UCP government’s stance on gay-straight alliances. Continue reading
Alberta woman charged, licence suspended for driving 120 km/h over limit
An Alberta driver had her licence suspended and has been charged after allegedly being caught going 120 km/h over the speed limit. Continue reading
3 Edmonton neighbourhoods stand above the rest in liveability: report
A new RE-MAX report ranked Old Strathcona, Oliver and Westmount as the top three communities in the city. Continue reading
Edmonton Oilers season ticket prices remain unchanged for 2019-20 campaign
The Edmonton Oilers have told season ticket holders they won’t have to dole out more cash to keep their seats next season. Continue reading
More spring snow in Edmonton on final day of April
The capital region was hit with more snow on Tuesday morning after receiving several centimetres of the white stuff on Saturday. Continue reading
Lloydminster RCMP investigate ‘suspicious’ death after man found dead in vehicle
A man’s body was found in a vehicle in Lloydminster, Alta., on Saturday night after RCMP received calls about a shooting. Continue reading
Alberta breaks record for most votes cast in provincial election
Election Alberta’s final 2019 provincial election numbers have been released and it shows a record number of Albertans came to the polls. Continue reading
Alberta RCMP officer facing charges of pointing gun and confining driver while off duty
ASIRT said Wood Buffalo RCMP Const. Barnaby Seregelyi is facing several charges in connection to a 2017 road rage incident near Barrhead, Alta. Continue reading
‘Stay home, with adult or in groups’ amid multiple armed robberies of young people: St. Albert RCMP
Amidst a number of armed robberies in St. Albert, RCMP are telling young people in the city to stay in groups, with an adult or stay at home. Continue reading
How social media is helping white supremacist movements
A report by an Alberta organization suggests extremist groups such as white supremacists are benefiting from the expansion of social media. Continue reading
New report identifies 7 extremist groups of threat to Alberta, offers recommendations to combat hate
A recently released OPV report entitled “Extremism and Hate-Motivated Violence in Alberta” indicates a 78 per cent increase in hate crimes reported to police from 2014 to 2017. Continue reading
Alberta RCMP investigating liquor store robbery in Wabamun
Police said the Lakeside Liquor Store in Wabamun, Alta., was robbed on April 17 at around 12:15 p.m. Continue reading
Edmonton SingularityU summit focused on using technology to solve world issues
Edmonton is hosting the SingularityU Canada Summit Tuesday and Wednesday, where innovators have converged to explore the impact of technology. Continue reading