Edmonton Latest News

• Alberta doctors nervous for Stage 3 of reopening, pointing to more transmissible Delta variant

  Doctors are concerned about the Delta variant, which is more transmissible than the alpha variant; research has shown a single dose of vaccine offers less protection against it.

  Health

  Jun 18
• COVID-19: Public health agency reports spike in confirmed cases of Delta variant in Canada

  The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases attributed to the highly contagious Delta variant jumped 66 per cent in Canada this week. The variant was first identified in India.

  Canada

  Jun 18
• Police seek suspect after teen allegedly sexually assaulted in southeast Edmonton

  Police released a sketch of a suspect wanted in connection with the sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl in southeast Edmonton earlier this month.

  Crime

  Jun 18
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• COVID-19: advice for employers as health restrictions in Alberta ease

  With Albertans learning Friday that all of the province's COVID-19 restrictions are set to lift on July 1, many employers will soon begin welcoming staff back to the office. 

  Health

  Jun 18
• Alberta expanding COVID-19 vaccine rollout for second doses

  Alberta Health Minister Tyler Shandro said anyone who received their first Pfizer or Moderna dose in May can book their second dose immediately.

  Health

  Jun 18
• New campaign urges people to keep dogs on leash in Banff, Canmore

  Banff and Canmore have launched a new campaign urging dog owners to keep their furry friends on leashes at all times.

  Canada

  Jun 18
• RCMP dog killed, man dead after police shooting in northern Alberta: ASIRT

  An RCMP service dog was killed Thursday and a man is dead after a two-day-long police situation in northern Alberta involving a suspect who was believed to be armed and dangerous.

  Crime

  Jun 18
• City of Edmonton to conduct enhanced e-scooter enforcement blitz this weekend

  On June 19 and 20, City of Edmonton peace officers will be downtown and in Old Strathcona for an enhanced enforcement blitz on illegal e-scooter usage.

  News

  Jun 18
• RCMP continue search for suspect in St. Albert armed carjackings

  Anyone who sees a 2007 red Jeep Compass with the Alberta licence plate CHV 5953 is asked to contact St. Albert RCMP.

  Crime

  Jun 18
• COVID-19: Alberta public health measures to end on July 1

  As of Thursday, 70 per cent of Albertans had received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine. That means the province will move into Stage 3 of reopening on July 1.

  Health

  Jun 18
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• Western Alberta house fire that left 2 children dead not suspicious: RCMP

  On June 2, RCMP were conducting an unrelated investigation in the area of Buck Lake when the investigation led officers to a home in the area.

  Canada

  Jun 18
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• Edmonton man charged with impersonating a police officer

  At around 10:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 27, a woman was driving on the Yellowhead near 127 Street when police said she was forced to pull over her vehicle by another motorist.

  Crime

  Jun 18
• Coal company considers legal options after review denies Grassy Mountain mine in Alberta Rockies

  A review panel denied the permits needed by the proposed Grassy Mountain mine after ruling the environmental consequences would likely outweigh the economic benefits.

  Environment

  Jun 18
• Yellowknife RCMP lay sexual assault, exploitation charges in historical investigation

  Mounties in Yellowknife have been working with RCMP in Alberta in a cross-jurisdictional investigation, after receiving information about an alleged historical sexual assault.

  Crime

  Jun 18
• Shopping for a new vehicle? Why the semiconductor chip shortage is making certain models hard to find

  Automakers around the world have been forced to halt or slow production because of a global shortage of the electric circuits that power a variety of vehicle features.

  Consumer

  Jun 18
• COVID-19: Businesses, residents react to Alberta inching closer to Stage 3 of reopening plan

  Alberta is on the verge of meeting the criteria the government requires for moving into Stage 3 of its pandemic reopening plan and there is a mixture of anticipation and anxiety.

  Health

  Jun 17
• Social media post depicting residential school children ‘having an absolute blast’ causes outrage

  "How dare he, how dare he think these children were having fun at a playground," Elder Taz Augustine said.

  Canada

  Jun 17
• What the new mRNA COVID-19 vaccine recommendation means for Alberta

  The AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine will continue to be offered to Albertans getting second doses, despite a new recommendation from the National Advisory Committee on Immunization.

  Health

  Jun 17
• Autopsy confirms 24-year-old man victim of homicide: Edmonton police

  Police said Thursday's autopsy confirmed Travis Waskahat died from a stab wound and his death was a homicide.

  Crime

  Jun 17
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• Fildebrandt, Western Standard retract, apologize for Kenney restaurant story: ‘Should not have been published’

  The Western Standard story cited anonymous government sources who alleged Jason Kenney and several ministers dined at Edmonton restaurant against COVID-19 health restrictions.

  Canada

  Jun 17
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• Active cases, hospitalizations continue to drop as Alberta identifies 150 new COVID-19 cases Thursday

  Alberta recorded 150 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday and two additional deaths from the disease. There are now 242 people in hospital with COVID-19.

  Health

  Jun 17
• Protests continue at Line 3 oil pipeline site in Minnesota

  Opponents of Enbridge's Line 3 oil pipeline project in Minnesota continued their protests this week by disrupting traffic in front of an equipment site, leading to 31 arrests.

  Environment

  Jun 17
• PHAC still reviewing CFL return-to-play COVID-19 protocols, Dr. Njoo says

  The CFL's board of governors voted Monday in favour of starting the '21 season Aug. 5 and opening training camps July 10.

  Sports

  Jun 17
• Alberta man says AstraZeneca shot led to serious health issue, wants federal compensation

  Murry Hellekson said two weeks after receiving his first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine, he began experiencing tingling in his fingers and numbness on the bottom of his feet.

  Health

  Jun 17
• Grassy Mountain coal mine in Alberta mountains not in public interest: panel

  An environmental review panel into a proposal for an open-pit coal mine in Alberta's Rocky Mountains is advising the federal government that it is not in the public interest.

  Environment

  Jun 17