Edmonton teacher charged with sexual assault
Sections of Alberta’s Mental Health Act deemed unconstitutional, court rules
Fountain outside Edmonton City Hall won’t be ready until October
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Sinkhole shuts down part of Yellowhead Trail after stormy weather floods Edmonton roads
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U of A Botanic Garden closing early for entry pavilion construction
The University of Alberta Botanic Garden in Devon is closing about six weeks early, on September 3, for construction of a new entry pavilion. Continue reading
Reward offered for shellfish fossil stolen from Alberta ammonite mine
An ammonite mining company is offering a reward after a fossil worth thousands of dollars was stolen in broad daylight Thursday. Continue reading
Kyoto Animation arson suspect shouted that he’d been plagiarized: reports
The Kyoto Animation arson is Japan’s worst mass killing in 18 years. Continue reading
Walking midway with beer one of new features at 2019 K-Days festival
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Several new indoor attractions also offer more free family fun. Continue reading
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Alberta schools battle budgets as future of nutrition grant remains unclear
The UCP government hasn’t announced its education budget and with school starting in September, the future of some nutrition programs is unclear. Continue reading
Nike files countersuit against Kawhi Leonard over control of ‘Klaw’ logo
Leonard is trying to claim control of his famous “Klaw” logo, but he is facing some aggressive defense by Nike. Continue reading
Edmonton Eskimos defence living up to design
Philip Lolley has been getting after quarterbacks for over 40 years. Continue reading
Tornado warnings dropped for southern Alberta: Environment Canada
By Jodi Hughes Weather Anchor
A tornado warning issued for parts of southern Alberta late Thursday afternoon was dropped within 40 minutes. Continue reading
Homeland Security chief says family separations at U.S. border are down
Acting Homeland Security Secretary Kevin McAleenan said fewer than 1,000 children have been separated from families out of 450,000 family groups that have crossed the border since October. Continue reading
Edmonton police officer faces charge related to sharing an ‘intimate image’
By Kirby Bourne Digital Content Coordinator
According to the news release, the image was allegedly shared in Edmonton September 2018. Continue reading
Battle of Alberta: library edition, sees Edmonton, Calgary pitted against one another
Renovations on the Stanley A. Milner Library have been going on for months, but this week Edmontonians took notice of the dark, angular, futuristic redesign and started comparing it to Calgary’s new library. Continue reading
‘I have a lot of hope now’: Wife of jailed Saudi blogger hails Pence’s call for husband’s release
The wife of jailed Saudi dissident Raif Badawi said U.S. Vice-President Mike Pence gave her hope Thursday when he called on Saudi Arabia to free her husband. Continue reading
Scrapie, a disease related to mad cow, found in two Alberta flocks of sheep
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says some sheep in Alberta have been infected with scrapie, a fatal disease that affects the animals’ nervous system. Continue reading
Company awarded $2M contract to review Alberta Health Services
The Alberta government has selected a company to conduct a review of Alberta Health Services. Continue reading
Democrats split on how to counter racism in 2020 election as Trump exploits it
The party’s left wing wants an all-in battle against racism, while others question whether race should be the centerpiece of the campaign to replace Trump. Continue reading
Carrot prices have jumped 30% since February. Here’s why
Food prices, in particular, food that “comes out of the ground” are subject to weather conditions. Continue reading
$22/hr is average wage needed to afford a two-bedroom apartment in Canada: report
“But it’s much more in big cities like Vancouver and Toronto.” Continue reading
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Major players in alleged Italian crime family taken down in massive bust in Ontario
York Regional Police revealed details on the massive bust of an alleged traditional organized crime network that netted more than $35 million in cash and assets. Continue reading
A ‘heat dome’ is headed for Canada. Here’s what that means
Temperatures are forecast to reach 34 C in Toronto and 30 in Montreal on Friday — not including the humidity. Continue reading
Nike files countersuit against Kawhi Leonard over control of ‘Klaw’ logo
Leonard is trying to claim control of his famous “Klaw” logo, but he is facing some aggressive defense by Nike. Continue reading
U of A Botanic Garden closing early for entry pavilion construction
The University of Alberta Botanic Garden in Devon is closing about six weeks early, on September 3, for construction of a new entry pavilion. Continue reading
Reward offered for shellfish fossil stolen from Alberta ammonite mine
An ammonite mining company is offering a reward after a fossil worth thousands of dollars was stolen in broad daylight Thursday. Continue reading
Sections of Alberta’s Mental Health Act deemed unconstitutional, court rules
By Adam MacVicar Digital Journalist
A court has ruled sections of Alberta’s Mental Health Act are unconstitutional after reviewing the case of a Calgary man who was confined in hospital and medicated without his consent. Continue reading
Walking midway with beer one of new features at 2019 K-Days festival
By Margeaux Maron Community Reporter
Several new indoor attractions also offer more free family fun. Continue reading
Global News Investigates: Alberta RCMP officer allegedly fails to enforce restraining order, calls woman ‘dramatic’
By Julia Wong Digital Broadcast Journalist
The alleged incident is raising concerns about the conduct of RCMP when dealing with restraining orders. Continue reading
Alberta schools battle budgets as future of nutrition grant remains unclear
The UCP government hasn’t announced its education budget and with school starting in September, the future of some nutrition programs is unclear. Continue reading
Edmonton Eskimos defence living up to design
Philip Lolley has been getting after quarterbacks for over 40 years. Continue reading
Tornado warnings dropped for southern Alberta: Environment Canada
By Jodi Hughes Weather Anchor
A tornado warning issued for parts of southern Alberta late Thursday afternoon was dropped within 40 minutes. Continue reading
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Village in Saskatchewan cancels dog cull after social media backlash
By Deb Matejicka Community Reporter
The village of La Loche, Sask., has cancelled a controversial dog culling initiative amidst mounting public outcry on social media. Continue reading
Edmonton teacher charged with sexual assault
By Kirby Bourne Digital Content Coordinator
The Edmonton Catholic School District said the teacher was removed from the school as soon as the investigation began. Continue reading
Fountain outside Edmonton City Hall won’t be ready until October
Progress on the City Hall Fountain has been slowed by rain and a membrane issue. Right now, officials expect construction won’t be finished until October. Continue reading
Edmonton police officer faces charge related to sharing an ‘intimate image’
By Kirby Bourne Digital Content Coordinator
According to the news release, the image was allegedly shared in Edmonton September 2018. Continue reading
What’s in the water? The bacterial booby traps of summer
By Jennifer Crosby Anchor
From public swimming pools to the content of a sandbox, a health and hygiene expert helps us do a deep dive into the microscopic menaces of summer. Continue reading
Battle of Alberta: library edition, sees Edmonton, Calgary pitted against one another
Renovations on the Stanley A. Milner Library have been going on for months, but this week Edmontonians took notice of the dark, angular, futuristic redesign and started comparing it to Calgary’s new library. Continue reading
Scrapie, a disease related to mad cow, found in two Alberta flocks of sheep
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says some sheep in Alberta have been infected with scrapie, a fatal disease that affects the animals’ nervous system. Continue reading
Company awarded $2M contract to review Alberta Health Services
The Alberta government has selected a company to conduct a review of Alberta Health Services. Continue reading
The 12 most scenic restaurants in Alberta, according to OpenTable
Four eateries in Calgary and three in Edmonton are among those on a new list of the 100 most scenic restaurants in Canada. Continue reading
Defence calling no evidence in case of German tourist shot west of Calgary
The defence is calling no evidence on behalf of a youth accused of shooting a German tourist in the head on a highway west of Calgary last summer. Continue reading
Jeff Callaway fined $70,000 by Alberta Election Commissioner
By Adam MacVicar Digital Journalist
Former UCP leadership candidate Jeff Callaway has been fined by Alberta’s Election Commissioner in relation to irregular contributions to his leadership campaign. Continue reading
More than $1M worth of cocaine seized from 2 Edmonton homes: ALERT
ALERT said 11.37 kilograms of cocaine, 84 kilograms of phenacetin, 902 grams of ketamine and $15,465 cash were seized from two Edmonton homes on June 8. Continue reading
Hundreds attend donor drive for ‘Mighty Hudson,’ Alberta baby with rare immune disease
Hudson Cowie was born on June 23. About five days later, he was diagnosed with Severe Combined Immunodeficiency — or “boy in the bubble” disease. Continue reading
Police warn jerseys with fake Connor McDavid signatures sold in Edmonton
Police believe there may be people who have bought Edmonton Oilers jerseys with fake Connor McDavid signatures after arresting and charging a man with fraud. Continue reading
Christmas Bureau puts out urgent call for Taste of Edmonton volunteers
The Taste of Edmonton food festival at Capital Plaza (99 Avenue and 108 Street) on the Alberta Legislature grounds runs from Thursday until July 28. Continue reading
Edmonton councillor catches wind of computer tool to measure wind
By Scott Johnston Reporter
Councillor Ben Henderson doesn’t want Edmonton’s city planners to make the same mistake as in the past, where the presence of several buildings create a wind tunnel along a street. Continue reading
Was Edward Howe murdered? RCMP seek clues in 1996 death
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
The 43-year-old died in the snow after suffering massive injuries to his chest and head, according to police. Continue reading
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