Edmonton Latest News

• Calgary technology taps into Alberta’s ‘wasted’ lithium supply

  A chemical engineer out of the University of Calgary is piloting what she says is a more efficient, cleaner lithium extraction process.

  Tech

  4 hours
• Alberta privacy commissioner raises concerns over government bills

  Diane McLeod, Alberta's independent privacy and information commissioner, is concerned changes to existing FOIP rules would give the government new power to gatekeep information.

  Politics

  6 hours
• Sarah McLachlan cancels Canadian tour due to acute laryngitis

  The singer-songwriter says she was "heartbroken" to drop the dates but says she's been told she needs vocal rest to fully recover.

  Canada

  7 hours
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• Edmonton Police Service chief Dale McFee announces retirement

  After five years on the job, Edmonton Police Service chief Dale McFee will retire in early 2025: 'I know that everyone at the EPS will continue forward with this good work.'

  Canada

  7 hours
• Stocking Stuffers for Seniors supports elders in the Edmonton region during the holidays

  The London Drugs Stocking Stuffers for Seniors provides thousands of elders in the Edmonton region with gifts this Christmas, at a time when they might otherwise get nothing.

  Lifestyle

  9 hours
• Lethbridge-West byelection called to fill vacancy from NDP resignation

  Running for the UCP is John Middleton-Hope, a sitting city councillor and former police chief, while the NDP has put forward Rob Miyashiro, who served on council from 2013 to 2021.

  Politics

  9 hours
• Randy Boissonnault out of cabinet amid business dealings controversy

  Randy Boissonnault is out of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s federal cabinet after months of controversy surrounding his former business.

  Canada

  10 hours
• Alberta nurse practitioner program reducing primary care provider gap: Health minister

  Adriana LaGrange says 33 nurse practitioners are now taking patients across the province and another 23 have been approved to practise primary care similar to a family physician.

  Health

  10 hours
• Stephen Harper appointed to oversee Alberta’s $160B AIMCo fund

  The organization oversees more than $160 billion in funds.

  Canada

  11 hours
• Edmonton to host PWHL game between the Toronto Sceptres and Ottawa Charge

  The game will be played Feb. 16 at Rogers Place.

  Sports

  12 hours
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• Human error caused gorilla death at Calgary Zoo: officials

  The cause of death of the young western lowland gorilla, named Eyare, was made public on Wednesday morning.

  Canada

  Nov 20
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• Knoblauch navigating 1st full season with Oilers following Stanley Cup final run

  Knoblauch had his hands full after taking over a team sitting 31st in the overall standings.

  Sports

  Nov 20
• TC Energy CEO sees opportunity in Donald Trump win as company focuses on natural gas

  François Poirier said the former U.S. president's re-election has been "top of mind" for the company, which has a network of natural gas pipelines in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico.

  Economy

  Nov 20
• Transgender community to gather in remembrance, and in opposition to Alberta legislation

  Adebayo Chris Katiiti says many in Alberta's transgender community don't agree with the premier.

  Politics

  Nov 20
• Yazidi victims of ISIS and the long wait for justice

  He is a survivor of an ISIS mass execution living in Calgary. Four former members of the terror group live awkwardly nearby, and have not been charged.

  Canada

  Nov 20
• Connor McDavid has 3-point performance as Oilers beat Senators 5-2

  Stuart Skinner wasn’t tested often but was solid when called upon, making 27 saves.

  Sports

  Nov 19
• Calgary charity’s efforts to help homeless pet owners hit by funding loss

  With the first blast of winter arriving in Calgary, homeless pet owners struggled to find warmth. Parachutes for Pets says while the need is growing, their resources are dwindling.

  Features

  Nov 19
• Former Edmonton city councillor Tony Caterina running for mayor

  Tony Caterina was Ward 7's councillor from 2007 until 2021. In 2021, Caterina changed wards and ran in Ward O-day'min, where he lost to Anne Stevenson.

  Politics

  Nov 19
• Zipstall parking app sent cease-and-desist letter by City of Edmonton’s vendor HotSpot

  Zipstall made finding the best deal on parking easy, putting most spots across Edmonton — both public stalls owned by the city and private lots — on one app.

  Consumer

  Nov 19
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• Canadian seniors hard hit by postal strike

  Seniors advocacy organizations say the longer the postal strike drags on the more isolated some seniors will become.

  Consumer

  Nov 19
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• Police investigating Randy Boissonnault’s former company, business partner

  Edmonton Police are investigating an allegation that cabinet minister Randy Boissonnault’s former company defrauded a U.S. company of around $350,000.

  Politics

  Nov 19
• Global Calgary’s Paul Dunphy is retiring after 51 years in broadcasting

  After 49 years in broadcasting, 49 with Global Calgary, weather specialist Paul Dunphy has announced he will be retiring on December 23, 2024.

  Weather

  Nov 19
• Edmonton Elks hire Ed Hervey for 2nd stint as CFL team’s GM

  In 2015, Edmonton won a Grey Cup championship with Hervey at the helm.

  Canada

  Nov 19
• AER orders Sunshine Oilsands to suspend wells, pipelines

  The AER says the company must report any hazards that present a risk to public safety or the environment.

  Environment

  Nov 19
• Oilers strive to salvage road trip with win against Senators

  On Tuesday night, the Oilers will try to emerge from their Eastern Canada tour with a win against the Senators.

  Sports

  Nov 19