Muttart Conservatory to close for 18 months for renovations after Canada Day
Canada adds neo-Nazi groups Blood & Honour, Combat 18 to list of terror organizations
Man accused of killing his father near Rimbey in Lacombe County
Chinese embassy asks Canada to suspend all meat exports over ‘forged certificates’
A Chinese ban on Canadian meat could hit over 20% of pork exports, data shows
Missing 16-year-old from Maskwacis found dead under suspicious circumstances
FC Edmonton seeks strong finish to spring season
They’re currently in a four-way tie for last place in the seven-team Canadian Premier League but FC Edmonton is hoping an offence that was finally sparked on Sunday will see the team catch fire and finish the spring season strong. Continue reading
Former Edmonton city manager hired in Spruce Grove
A former top administrator has been hired in Spruce Grove four years after being fired by the City of Edmonton. Continue reading
Fire prompts largest oil refinery on East Coast to permanently close
The Pennsylvania refinery will stop producing 35,000 barrels of crude oil a day after two fires within a month. Continue reading
Amazon says Nisku fulfillment facility will employ 600 people when it opens next spring
Amazon says it is on track to finish its one-million-square-foot fulfillment centre in Leduc County by spring 2020. Continue reading
Environment Canada lifts funnel cloud advisories in Alberta
The advisory was lifted late Tuesday evening. Continue reading
Warriors’ Andre Iguodala: ‘Bone bruise’ in 2018 playoffs was a fractured leg
“The tough thing is, when you’re an athlete and you’re hurt, everybody is looking at you sideways,” Iguodala said. Continue reading
Volunteers hope Cold War observatory and camera can put Alberta hamlet back on the map
By Sarah Kraus Reporter
A group of dedicated volunteers at the Newbrook Historical Society in Alberta is hard at work refurbishing an observatory and meteor camera from the 1950s. Continue reading
Edmonton councillor feels infill development utility pilot project is unfair
By Scott Johnston Reporter
Paquette questions why city council would be willing to increase your EPCOR bill to pay for utility upgrades in the core but won’t install water and sewers for a key industrial park. Continue reading
Twitter bans political ads during pre-campaign period ahead of federal vote
Twitter Canada announced its ad-transparency policy Wednesday, several weeks after being called out by Democratic Institutions Minister Karina Gould for not committing to help ensure the integrity of the federal electoral process. Continue reading
RCMP speak with Alberta infrastructure minister while investigating UCP leadership race
Alberta’s infrastructure minister is the latest high-profile member of the province’s UCP government to speak with RCMP as they investigate allegations of criminal wrongdoing in connection with the 2017 UCP leadership race in which Premier Jason Kenney emerged as the winner. Continue reading
Alberta legislature boss chides both UCP, NDP in earplug spat
The NDP has criticized Kenney for handing out the earplugs and for his United Conservatives offering three different explanations as to why. Continue reading
Here’s how Europe is trying to endure a blistering heatwave
The heatwave is raising the risk of forest fires, infrastructure damage and heat-related deaths, particularly among older Europeans. Continue reading
Edmonton police, nurses team up to combat teen vaping
Vaping and the use of flavoured nicotine is on the rise in Edmonton schools and now, police are partnering with local health officials to combat the growing issue. Continue reading
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Mother of Alberta boy who died of meningitis breaks down testifying at trial
Collet Stephan told court that she still counts Ezekiel, who was 18 months old when he died, among her current living children. Continue reading
Dixie Chicks to release first new album in 13 years
The country trio is working on the followup to their 2006 album, ‘Taking the Long Way,’ with producer Jack Antonoff. Continue reading
Canada adds neo-Nazi groups Blood & Honour, Combat 18 to list of terror organizations
For the first time, Canada has placed two neo-Nazi groups on its list of outlawed terrorist organizations. Continue reading
Chinese embassy asks Canada to suspend all meat exports over ‘forged certificates’
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
China had previously announced it would block Canadian pork imports from a Quebec-based firm. Continue reading
Beth Chapman dead: ‘Dog the Bounty Hunter’ star dies of cancer at 51
‘We all love you, Beth. See you on the other side,’ Duane (Dog) Chapman tweeted. Continue reading
China urges Canada to ‘take concerns seriously’ and release Meng Wanzhou
The renewed demand comes a day after announcing a suspension of all imports of Canadian meat products to China. Continue reading
Man accused of killing his father near Rimbey in Lacombe County
A father is dead and his son has been charged with murder after an incident near Rimbey on Monday afternoon. Continue reading
Funnel clouds possible for Edmonton region, central Alberta on Wednesday
By Kirby Bourne Digital Content Coordinator
Residents are urged to monitor conditions and alerts issued by Environment Canada. Continue reading
Muttart Conservatory to close for 18 months for renovations after Canada Day
Starting on Tuesday, July 2, the Muttart Conservatory in Edmonton’s river valley will be closed for an estimated 18 months. Continue reading
FC Edmonton seeks strong finish to spring season
They’re currently in a four-way tie for last place in the seven-team Canadian Premier League but FC Edmonton is hoping an offence that was finally sparked on Sunday will see the team catch fire and finish the spring season strong. Continue reading
Former Edmonton city manager hired in Spruce Grove
A former top administrator has been hired in Spruce Grove four years after being fired by the City of Edmonton. Continue reading
Man accused of killing his father near Rimbey in Lacombe County
A father is dead and his son has been charged with murder after an incident near Rimbey on Monday afternoon. Continue reading
A Chinese ban on Canadian meat could hit over 20% of pork exports, data shows
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
China was a major growth area for Canadian pork and beef. Now, producers will have to look elsewhere, for as long as the suspension lasts. Continue reading
Amazon says Nisku fulfillment facility will employ 600 people when it opens next spring
Amazon says it is on track to finish its one-million-square-foot fulfillment centre in Leduc County by spring 2020. Continue reading
Environment Canada lifts funnel cloud advisories in Alberta
The advisory was lifted late Tuesday evening. Continue reading
Volunteers hope Cold War observatory and camera can put Alberta hamlet back on the map
By Sarah Kraus Reporter
A group of dedicated volunteers at the Newbrook Historical Society in Alberta is hard at work refurbishing an observatory and meteor camera from the 1950s. Continue reading
Edmonton councillor feels infill development utility pilot project is unfair
By Scott Johnston Reporter
Paquette questions why city council would be willing to increase your EPCOR bill to pay for utility upgrades in the core but won’t install water and sewers for a key industrial park. Continue reading
RCMP speak with Alberta infrastructure minister while investigating UCP leadership race
Alberta’s infrastructure minister is the latest high-profile member of the province’s UCP government to speak with RCMP as they investigate allegations of criminal wrongdoing in connection with the 2017 UCP leadership race in which Premier Jason Kenney emerged as the winner. Continue reading
Alberta legislature boss chides both UCP, NDP in earplug spat
The NDP has criticized Kenney for handing out the earplugs and for his United Conservatives offering three different explanations as to why. Continue reading
Edmonton police, nurses team up to combat teen vaping
Vaping and the use of flavoured nicotine is on the rise in Edmonton schools and now, police are partnering with local health officials to combat the growing issue. Continue reading
Mother of Alberta boy who died of meningitis breaks down testifying at trial
Collet Stephan told court that she still counts Ezekiel, who was 18 months old when he died, among her current living children. Continue reading
Community walk in Stand Off, Alta., honours MMIWG
A community healing event began in Stand Off on Tuesday in honour of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. Continue reading
Edmonton Oilers make offers to Jesse Puljujarvi and Jujhar Khaira, walk away from Rattie and Rieder
Jesse Puljujarvi’s agent has previously told the Oilers that if they don’t trade the player, he’ll go play in Europe. Continue reading
Missing 16-year-old from Maskwacis found dead under suspicious circumstances
A 16-year-old who disappeared in central Alberta last week was found dead Tuesday morning, RCMP said. Continue reading
Stony Plain doctor admits to having sex with opioid-addicted patient, among others
By Kirby Bourne Digital Content Coordinator
Dr. Sanjeev Bhardwaj admitted to six allegations related to being sexually involved with a patient and continuing to prescribe to an addicted patient. Continue reading
Debunking the myth of the evil stepmother
By Kim Smith Reporter
“Being a stepmom is sometimes like a dirty little secret. Like there’s a lot of shame.” Continue reading
Edmonton Oilers to face Flames five times in 2019/20
The 2019/20 NHL schedule has the Oilers closing the season in Calgary. Continue reading
Man seriously injured after shooting in downtown Edmonton
A man was taken to hospital with serious injuries Tuesday morning after being shot at an apartment building east of downtown Edmonton. Continue reading
Edmonton Eskimos’ Greg Ellingson named CFL player of the week
By Kirby Bourne Digital Content Coordinator
Ellingson received the honour because of his performance in the Eskimos 39-23 win over the B.C. Lions last week. Continue reading
8,100 Alberta wildfire evacuees allowed to return home Tuesday
The Alberta government said a shift in weather, including cooler temperatures and rain in recent days, has helped firefighters in the High Level region. Continue reading
Supreme Court of Canada sets date for Saskatchewan’s carbon tax appeal
Saskatchewan’s appeal of its challenge to the federal carbon tax is slated to be heard by the Supreme Court of Canada in December. Continue reading
Crime Beat podcast: The day Mark Mariani came face-to-face with evil
By Nancy Hixt Crime Reporter
Mark Mariani was the most carefree and happy-go-lucky of all the Mariani kids. His family was devastated to learn he had been murdered. Continue reading
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