Edmonton Latest News

• Former soldier with PTSD one of 2 deaths at Edmonton Remand Centre in 2 days

  Nathaniel Burchat was in remand awaiting trial for assault charges when a fight with another inmate left the former soldier dead — one of two deaths in two days at the jail.

  Crime

  6 hours
• Equipment failure forces Didsbury arena to close for the season

  The Didsbury arena is closed until further notice. An ammonia leak in the condenser means all on ice activity is canceled until the equipment can be replaced in the spring.

  Health

  6 hours
• National Bank gets final approval for Canadian Western Bank takeover

  Montreal's National Bank has called its takeover of the Edmonton-based Canadian Western Bank a key pillar of its domestic growth strategy for 2025.

  Money

  9 hours
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• Alberta government creates homelessness advisory panel, changes grant process

  Community and Social Services Minister Jason Nixon says the panel is to assess government actions and funding.

  Politics

  11 hours
• Calgarians warned about confirmed case of measles ahead of busy holiday social season

  Health officials are warning Calgarians about possible measles exposure at several locations around the city and people are being asked to check their immunization records.

  Health

  12 hours
• Edmonton International Airport seeing busy days ahead of the holidays

  Airports are becoming increasingly busy as Christmas approaches.

  Canada

  12 hours
• Saskatchewan bear spray attacks on the rise, residents demand change

  As reports of bear spray attacks increase across Saskatchewan, so does frustration from residents. Calls are mounting for municipal governments to impose regulations on sales.

  Crime

  Dec 20
• Veteran coach Dave Cameron set to lead Canada at world juniors: ‘I’m really humbled’

  "I'm really humbled," Cameron said. "I'm very fortunate to be able to do something I love."

  Sports

  Dec 20
• Canada wins 7-1 over Switzerland in pre-tournament game ahead of world juniors

  It was the first of three warm-up games for the Canadians, who will play Sweden on Saturday.

  Sports

  Dec 20
• Alberta government announces new coal mining policy plan, industry consultations

  Alberta Energy and Minerals Minister Brian Jean says the province's new coal mining policy will include a ban on new open pit mines in the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains.

  Environment

  Dec 20
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• Canadian pitcher Michael Soroka signs 1-year, $9 million contract with Nationals

  The 27-year-old from Calgary went 0-10 with a 4.74 ERA in 79 2/3 innings across 25 appearances for the Chicago White Sox last season.

  Sports

  Dec 20
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• McDavid scores late in 3rd period, Ekholm pots OT winner as Oilers top Bruins 3-2

  Bruins goalie Jeremy Swayman made the initial save on Leon Draisaitl, but Ryan Nugent-Hopkins was there to grab the rebound and drop it back to Mattias Ekholm, who scored.

  Sports

  Dec 20
• Hundreds of children make mad dash through Walmart for ‘Elks Christmas Shop’

  A mad dash of children stormed the Walmart at the Kingsway Mall for a shop til' you drop experience. About 300 kids in need got Christmas presents they've always wanted.

  Consumer

  Dec 19
• Inmate dead after fight at Edmonton Remand Centre, charges pending

  Edmonton Remand Centre inmate Nathaniel Burchat, 26, died from a blunt head injury after a fight with another inmate at the jail on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024.

  Crime

  Dec 19
• Chestermere youth charged after video of assault posted on social media

  Chestermere RCMP say a youth faces charges of assault and uttering threats after a video showing the alleged assault was widely distributed on social media.

  Crime

  Dec 19
• ‘I’m here for you’: Program helps farmers struggling with mental health

  Farming is more than physically taxing, it can also have serious impacts on farmers' mental health. A program in Manitoba hopes to help, and has just received charitable status.

  Health

  Dec 19
• Alberta says chief actuary’s Canada Pension Plan plan report offers no estimate of its share

  The premier says she wants to see the estimate for how much the province would get if it leaves the CPP, then put it to Albertans to see if there's appetite for a referendum.

  Politics

  Dec 19
• City of Calgary says more than 5,000 people have applied for bricks from Olympic Plaza

  The City of Calgary says it has received applications from 5,105 people who want to have their inscribed bricks retrieved from Olympic Plaza before it's demolished.

  Politics

  Dec 19
• Over 70 unsheltered dogs, many injured, removed from yard near Drayton Valley

  SPCA officers saw numerous dogs living outside without proper shelter, and several were injured. The owner surrendered 72 dogs, including many puppies that had not been weaned.

  Crime

  Dec 19
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• Better pay, more options in new Alberta family doctor compensation model

  The Alberta government said the new primary care physician compensation model aims to not only help the province's existing, overworked physicians — but also attract new ones.

  Health

  Dec 19
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• No charges against officers in Fort McMurray arrest of Chief Allan Adam: watchdog

  The province's police watchdog has released the findings of its review.

  Crime

  Dec 19
• Marcus Laraque, son of former Oilers enforcer, fights to carve his own path on the ice

  Marcus Laraque inched closer to following his dream of playing in the NHL like his dad when he was selected 79th overall by the Seattle Thunderbirds at the WHL Prospects Draft.

  Features

  Dec 19
• Yager named captain, Molendyk and Ritchie alternates for Canada’s world junior team

  Centre Brayden Yager has been named captain of Canada's team for the upcoming world junior hockey championship.

  Sports

  Dec 19
• Alberta NDP’s Rob Miyashiro wins Lethbridge-West byelection: unofficial results

  The unofficial Lethbridge-West byelection results are in and the riding's next representative in the legislature has been selected: Rob Miyashiro of the NDP.

  Politics

  Dec 19
• Smith urges Ford to ‘walk back’ energy threat in possible U.S. tariff showdown

  The call comes from Alberta Premier Danielle Smith whose province has rejected the idea of using oil and gas exports as a bargaining chip.

  Politics

  Dec 19