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• Photo radar cuts has Edmonton council exploring new traffic enforcement options

  Three weeks after new Alberta government limits on photo radar took effect, Edmonton council is asking the city to look into alternative ways to conduct traffic safety enforcement.

  Traffic

  Apr 22
• Woman dies from being hit by vehicle in Sherwood Park Mall parking lot

  A 60-year-old woman died Thursday afternoon after a vehicle caught on a median and trying to get unstuck accelerated too quickly and hit her, according to Strathcona County RCMP.

  Traffic

  Apr 18
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• ‘Stay in your own lane’: Critics irked as Alberta transportation asks to kill bike network plan

  While the province didn't contribute anything to the nearly $96 million Edmonton project, Devin Dreeshen said the government funds other roads and more coordination is needed.

  Politics

  Apr 17
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• Valley Line LRT west intersection closures to begin with 124 Street this month

  After Edmonton council elected to speed up construction on the west leg of the Valley Line LRT, the first of several planned intersection closures will begin the week of April 21.

  Traffic

  Apr 4
• 2 people killed in Leduc County highway crash, RCMP investigating

  At 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, the RCMP announced the scene had been cleared and normal traffic could resume.

  Crime

  Apr 3
• Vehicle fire doused on frozen North Saskatchewan River in southwest Edmonton

  A man was taken to hospital after a car caught fire while on the ice of the North Saskatchewan River near the River Ridge Golf Course.

  Fire

  Apr 2
• Calgary police officer hurt after cruiser rear-ended by alleged drunk driver on Stoney Trail

  A Calgary Police Service patrol officer was in the midst of a traffic stop on the shoulder of Stoney Trail Friday night when the cruiser was struck from behind by a Dodge Caravan.

  Traffic

  Mar 23
• RCMP arrest 2 armed suspects near Elk Island National Park

  A stretch of the Yellowhead Highway east of Edmonton was affected Sunday morning as RCMP searched in the area for two suspects in Elk Island National Park.

  Crime

  Mar 23
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• RCMP investigate ‘security incident’ at Calgary International Airport

  The RCMP have been called in to investigate a security incident involving a Westjet flight from Calgary to Ottawa that has now been cancelled.

  Investigations

  Mar 12
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• 4 injured in 3-vehicle collision, stretch of Highway 19 closed temporarily near Edmonton airport

  A dump truck and two smaller vehicles were involved in a collision on on Highway 19 at Range Road 255, near the Edmonton International Airport.

  Traffic

  Mar 10
• Driver, trucking company ticketed after Sherwood Park Freeway overpass crash

  Over two dozen tickets related to commercial vehicle safety were issued to the driver and trucking company after an excavator slammed into an overpass on the Sherwood Park Freeway.

  Traffic

  Mar 6
• New highway west out of Fort McMurray receives planning funds in budget 2025

  Highway 686 would be paved and extended over 200 km through thick muskeg and boreal forest to connect Fort McMurray to the Peace River region and communities in-between.

  Traffic

  Mar 4
• East Edmonton overpass damaged after being hit by semi-truck

  The collision on the Sherwood Park Freeway happened at the 34 Street overpass and led to delays and closures on Tuesday.

  Traffic

  Mar 4
• Woman killed in collision between vehicle and train near Airdrie

  A woman was killed near Airdrie on Thursday in a collision between her vehicle and a train pulling a line of tanker cars.

  Investigations

  Feb 27
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• City of Edmonton lays out staggered plan for 2025 bridge construction

  Three bridges carrying traffic in and out of Edmonton's downtown core are set to undergo construction at different points in 2025. The city says it has a plan to reduce congestion.

  Traffic

  Feb 25
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• Stony Plain Road business in Edmonton faces construction headache

  Little Village owner Theo Psalios creates a makeshift map to help customers because he says clients have faced difficulty getting to his restaurant during LRT construction.

  Traffic

  Feb 22
• More lane reductions coming to Rainbow Valley Bridge section of Whitemud Drive

  Whitemud Drive over the Rainbow Valley Bridge in south Edmonton will be reduced to one lane in each direction overnight, starting this Thursday and ending on Friday, Feb. 28.

  Traffic

  Feb 19
• What the rut? Edmonton residents frustrated with slippery, bumpy streets

  'It's tough to eliminate ruts, especially with the level of freeze and thaw temperature swings we're getting. That is particularly what's causing it,' said city coun. Andrew Knack.

  Traffic

  Feb 18
• 5 people hurt west of Edmonton after ambulance crashes with SUV

  RCMP said the ambulance crashed at the intersection of Highway 627 and Range Road 273.

  Traffic

  Feb 18
• Accelerated Valley Line West LRT construction coming to Stony Plain Road

  A city committee has voted in favour of accelerating Valley Line West LRT construction along Stony Plain Road in west Edmonton, but it comes with major intersection closures.

  Traffic

  Feb 11
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• 4 people dead after crash in northern Alberta: RCMP

  RCMP say they are seeking the public's assistance with any dashcam footage of the collision, or any witnesses who have not yet spoken to police.

  Traffic

  Feb 11
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• ‘Cutting muscle’: Calgary police chief concerned with $28M budget shortfall

  A pullback in the use of photo radar for ticketing traffic offences has led to a $28-million hole in Calgary's police budget. Police officials worry services will suffer.

  Politics

  Feb 7
• Edmonton council mulls towing program for vehicles not moved during parking bans

  Edmonton has had parking bans after big snowfalls for years and councillor Andrew Knack said between all the ways to be notified, there's no excuse for vehicles to not be moved.

  Traffic

  Feb 6
• Extreme cold warnings blanket much of Alberta with wind chill near -50

  Environment Canada has issued extreme cold warnings for much of Alberta, with the wind chill in some areas expected to dip to near -50 early in the week.

  Traffic

  Feb 3
• ‘It’s a mess’: child among the injured in Highway 2 crash near Airdrie, Alta.

  Five people, including a child, were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries Saturday following a crash involving multiple vehicles on Highway 2 near Airdrie, Alta.

  Canada

  Feb 2