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Red Deer RCMP searching for suspects after series of break-ins, vehicle theft
Police are investigating a string of garage break-ins and the theft of a vehicle in Red Deer. Continue reading
Edmonton driver stopped for speeding 147 km/h on Manning Drive
Edmonton police said they caught a driver travelling more than double the speed limit in the north end of the city during a 24-hour crackdown. Continue reading
Southern Alberta donors notified of Canadian Blood Services privacy incident
On April 27, Canadian Blood Services learned it could not locate two boxes of paper records containing personal information for 2,652 people who made donations in southern Alberta between June 14 and 19, 2006, and between Sept. 4 and 8, 2008. Continue reading
Edmonton’s Accidental Beach is on probation: Mayor Don Iveson
The city is continuing to discuss the possibility of constructing a permanent beach in one of several areas in the river valley after the popularity of Accidental Beach last year. Continue reading
Convicted Alberta murderer Mark Lindsay has appeal thrown out
Mark Lindsay, the son of a former Edmonton police chief, has had his appeal of a murder conviction dismissed. Continue reading
Edmonton businesses to go through open lottery system to sell marijuana
The City of Edmonton is moving to a lottery-based system to determine who gets development permits to sell marijuana once its recreational use becomes legal in Canada. Continue reading
Edmonton Oilers sign Swedish Elite League defenceman
The Edmonton Oilers have signed Swedish defenceman Joel Persson to a one-year contract. Continue reading
Edmonton fire ban issued due to hot, dry, windy conditions
Edmonton Fire Rescue said the ban prohibits open burning, fireworks, backyard fire pits, cooking stoves and barbecues that use fuels such as wood and briquettes. Continue reading
Edmonton battling dandelions this season in continued war against the weed
The city of Edmonton says it’s getting a head start on its battle with dandelions this season. Continue reading
Edmonton Eskimos and University of Alberta alum Simeon Rottier retires from CFL
Edmonton Eskimos offensive lineman Simeon Rottier has retired from the Canada Football League. Continue reading
$40M federal funding for Edmonton rail crossing separation guaranteed: Sohi
Federal infrastructure minister Amarjeet Sohi promises the $40 million committed by the federal government towards Edmonton’s 50 Street rail crossing won’t falter. Continue reading
North Edmonton fire destroys garage, damages two homes
Fire crews battled to save a home in northeast Edmonton Wednesday morning after a fire started in a garage. Continue reading
Edmonton’s 50 Street rail crossing gets $40M in federal funding for grade separation
The federal government has committed $40 million to separate vehicle traffic from the Canadian Pacific Railway crossing on 50 Street in east Edmonton. Continue reading
University of Alberta program provides nicotine for trauma and surgery patients
A University of Alberta program is aiming to provide relief for smokers who are under-going surgery at the university’s hospital. Continue reading
Oilers sign goaltending prospect to entry-level deal
The Edmonton Oilers have signed a goalie who they selected in last year’s NHL draft to an entry-level contract. Continue reading
