Edmonton Latest News

• Alberta government created command challenges fighting Jasper wildfire: Report

  While the report says it wasn't meant to assign blame, it notes that town and Parks Canada worked well together, but things became challenging when the province got involved.

  Fire

  11 hours
• Danielle Smith’s Alberta Next panel makes changes to 3 surveys to fix ‘oversight’

  Three of the six surveys asked for comment on creating an Alberta pension plan, police force and tax collection agency — but didn't allow respondents to disagree with the ideas.

  Politics

  11 hours
• Alberta failing to ensure daycares use funds to cut fees for parents: auditor general

  The Auditor General found several Alberta daycares delivered misleading numbers on things like attendance records, while others filed duplicate records for kids.

  Politics

  11 hours
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• Edmonton police to hold town hall as South Asian community faces new extortion threats

  The town hall on Monday, July 28, is taking place at the Southwood Community League in Mill Woods. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the police presentation begins at 7 p.m.

  Crime

  Jul 17
• B.C. man charged in historical sexual assault of teen girl

  A 34-year-old B.C. man faces several charges in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a teenaged girl that dates back more than a decade.

  Crime

  Jul 17
• Alberta health experts say wastewater testing may offer early detection of measles

  Health experts say wastewater testing that helped provide early detection of Covid outbreaks during the pandemic could also be a valuable tool in the fight against measles.

  Health

  Jul 17
• Oilfield service group says relief from counter-tariffs on U.S. sand ‘fantastic news’

  Oil and gas drillers that import vast amounts of sand such as silica and quartz from the U.S. are getting relief from counter-tariffs that could have added heavy costs to industry.

  Canada

  Jul 17
• E-scooter injuries are on the rise among both kids and adults, data and doctors say

  New data says that hospitalizations involving e-scooters for kids between five and 17-years-old increased by 61 per cent from 2023 to 2024.

  Canada

  Jul 17
• ‘Bratty children’: Alberta’s Smith faces criticism, anger at Edmonton panel town hall

  Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and members of her Alberta Next panel faced a much more vocal and frustrated crowd in the second of their summer town halls in Edmonton on Wednesday.

  Politics

  Jul 17
• VISP aimed to curb vaccine injury lawsuits. Now, people are suing in 3 provinces

  An Alberta woman alleges the Vaccine Injury Support Program exacerbated her physical and psychological suffering while shortchanging her on financial support. VISP won't comment.

  Investigations

  Jul 17
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• Blue-green algae advisory issued for Pigeon Lake

  Alberta Health Services has issued a blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) advisory for Pigeon Lake, located south of Edmonton in Leduc County and the County of Wetaskiwin.

  Health

  Jul 16
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• Tim Cartmell apologizes for missing Edmonton infill vote at city council

  “'Sometimes you look at your partner, and you look in their eyes — and you know that sometimes you can't put them second again, that you can cancel again,' Tim Cartmell said.

  Politics

  Jul 16
• Alberta farm researchers redefining agriculture to grow more potatoes, tackle weeds

  Alberta is Canada's largest potato producer but invasive weeds, wind erosion and other issues are plaguing yields. So, farm researchers are finding solutions.

  Science

  Jul 16
• New seniors community coming to Beverly Heights neighbourhood

  Construction officially kicked off for the new Beverly Heights Senior Community. It will offer 264 resident rooms, including 194 long-term care beds and 70 non-funded beds.

  Canada

  Jul 16
• Magic of ‘The Lion King’ comes to life at the Jubilee Auditorium

  Bringing to life the royal coming-of-age story based on Shakespeare's 'Hamlet,' reimagined to feature a pride of lions in Africa, as a live production is no easy task.

  Entertainment

  Jul 16
• Outlaw motorcycle gang members expected to descend on Calgary

  Calgary police are advising the public about an influx of members from some of Canada's most notorious motorcycle gangs who are expected to arrive in the city this weekend.

  Crime

  Jul 16
• Nordic spa a go: Scandinave Spa’s Edmonton location set to open in 2028

  Scandinave Spa is moving forward with building its fifth location on a property perched atop of North Saskatchewan River banks in southwest Edmonton.

  Consumer

  Jul 16
• Alberta Next panel’s 1st town hall in Red Deer hears support, calls for separation vote

  At the Alberta Next panel in Red Deer, duelling voices either pushed the Premier Smith to make policy moves without a referendum or hold off until the public had a proper say.

  Politics

  Jul 16
• Five highlights from 2025-26 NHL schedule

  From the renewal of intense rivalries to superstars returning to their former home bases, the release of a new NHL regular-season schedule always foreshadows some of the upcoming campaign's spiciest storylines. Here are five take-aways from the 2025-26 schedule released Wednesday:

  Sports

  Jul 16
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• North Edmonton playground arson a ‘careless and reckless act’: Police

  Edmonton police said the fire that destroyed the playground at St. Pius X Catholic Elementary School was arson.

  Crime

  Jul 16
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• ‘A sham’: Alberta NDP questions town hall feedback on federal concerns

  Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and her panel of hand picked appointees to the Alberta Next panel will be hosting a town hall in Edmonton on Wednesday.

  Politics

  Jul 16
• How Canada’s oil sands transformed into one of North America’s lowest-cost energy producers

  As world oil prices continue their wild ride, energy experts say technology and cost-cutting have made Canadian oil sands amongst the lowest cost producers of oil in North America.

  Economy

  Jul 16
• Edmonton group pushes growth, claims suburbs generate more taxes than costs

  On Tuesday, BILD Edmonton Metro and industry leaders released their Urban Growth Case Study. The report examined two of Edmonton’s fastest-growing areas.

  Consumer

  Jul 15
• Edmonton’s Belle Canto Choir wins international competition

  Belle Canto Choir not only placed first in all four of its categories at the 2025 International Choir Competition in France — they came out on top at the Grand Prix finale as well.

  Entertainment

  Jul 15
• Suspect makes Nazi salute before ripping down Pride flag in High River

  RCMP in southern Alberta are investigating the theft of a Pride flag, during which the suspect made what appears to be several obscene gestures. 

  Crime

  Jul 15