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• 22-year-old pedestrian killed in collision along Edmonton’s Fort Road

  Just before 9:15 p.m., Edmonton police said they received a report of an injured pedestrian on southbound Fort Road at 134A Avenue.

  Traffic

  Sep 30
• 2 collision reporting centres open Thursday; aim to free up Edmonton police

  Two new collision reporting centres officially opened on Thursday, with the goal of streamlining the process for minor collisions while also freeing up Edmonton police resources.

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  Sep 29
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• Southwest Anthony Henday Drive bridge deck closures for next 4-6 weekends

  Starting Sept. 29, the eastbound bridge deck will be closed Thursday at 8 p.m. until 6 a.m. Monday each week, with traffic merged over to share the westbound bridge.

  Traffic

  Sep 28
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• 2 people killed in southeast Edmonton collision involving 5 vehicles

  Two people are dead following a collision involving five vehicles in the area of 50 Street and 34 Avenue in southeast Edmonton Wednesday afternoon. 

  Traffic

  Sep 28
• RCMP issue distracted driving warning after Alberta man wracks up 13th offence

  In a Tuesday news release, RCMP said a 40-year-old man from Alberta was given his 13th distracted driving conviction at the Airdrie Provincial Traffic Court.

  Crime

  Sep 27
• Witness describes fatal cyclist collision on Edmonton LRT: ‘I heard a man scream’

  EPS Major Collision Investigations Section (MCIS) is investigating the fatality and is working in conjunction with ETS investigators.

  Crime

  Sep 27
• Alberta to change licences come spring, reduce second road tests for new drivers

  'It is common sense. It reduces costs for drivers and also, in a way, for businesses, without compromising safety in any way,' Alberta Transportation Minister Prasad Panda said.

  Traffic

  Sep 27
• Fatal cyclist vs. train collision shuts down LRT tracks in northeast Edmonton

  Both directions of the LRT between Clareview and Belvedere LRT stations were closed Monday afternoon after a train and a cyclist collided in northeast Edmonton.

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  Sep 26
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• Fatal crash on Highway 627 in Parkland County leaves woman dead, 2 men injured

  Three people were taken to hospital, including one in life-threatening condition who later died, after a serious collision Sunday evening on Highway 627 at Range Road 12.

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  Sep 26
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• Head-on Highway 63 crash near Boyle leaves vehicles in flames, 2 dead

  Two men from Edmonton were killed when their vehicles collided and caught fire southwest of Boyle on Highway 63 late Sunday night.

  Traffic

  Sep 26
• Edmonton, Strathcona County launch pilot program for hydrogen-electric transit buses

  The pilot program launches the first hydrogren-electric buses, one which will service the city of Edmonton and the other Strathcona County.

  Environment

  Sep 24
• Alberta paramedic killed in highway ambulance crash remembered for her compassion

  Heritage Park Pavilion was filled with memories, laughter and tears on Wednesday for the celebration of life of long-time paramedic Dallas Boyko.

  Canada

  Sep 21
• Gas leak prompts Wednesday morning road closure in SE Edmonton

  A gas leak near an Edmonton road has prompted Edmonton police to close a few roads in the southeast out of precaution on Wednesday morning.

  Traffic

  Sep 21
• Alberta paramedic killed in collision to be given full EMS honours procession

  Primary care paramedic Dallas Boyko will receive a full EMS honours procession ahead of her celebration of life on Wednesday.

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  Sep 20
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• Sinkhole swallows several cars at south Edmonton dealership

  Four cars were either fully or partially in the sinkhole outside Infiniti South Edmonton just off Gateway Blvd. and south of Ellerslie Road.

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  Sep 20
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• Driver flees after hit-and-run involving school bus in Peace River, Alta.

  A school bus in Peace River, Alta. carrying nine children was rear-ended Monday afternoon at an intersection by a van.

  Traffic

  Sep 19
• Motorcycle involved in hit-and-run located by Edmonton police

  The investigation of the collision is ongoing and police believe speed to be a factor.

  Traffic

  Sep 17
• Concerns raised over ‘death trap’ intersection in Morinville

  Residents of Morinville say something needs to be done to improve safety at the intersection of 100 Avenue/Highway 642 and Grandin Drive.

  Traffic

  Sep 15
• Police officer hit by motorcycle in Edmonton construction zone Wednesday night: EPS

  Police said the incident happened around 7:15 p.m. on Sept. 14 in the area of Terwillegar Drive and 37 Avenue where officers had set up a traffic stop in a construction zone.

  Crime

  Sep 15
• U of A pilot project uses artificial intelligence to identify distracted drivers in Edmonton

  The University of Alberta is testing a new artificial intelligence system that's similar to photo radar, except it catches drivers on their phone behind the wheel.

  Tech

  Sep 13
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• Trans-Canada Highway: Fall closure announced for Kicking Horse Canyon

  The Kicking Horse Canyon section, located east of Golden, will undergo a lengthy traffic closure between Sept. 26 and Dec. 1.

  Traffic

  Sep 13
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• Man dead after single-vehicle crash on Anthony Henday Drive

  Edmonton police say a 28-year-old man who died in a single-vehicle crash Sunday morning was not wearing a seatbelt.

  Traffic

  Sep 12
• Portion of 23 Avenue at Gateway Boulevard, Calgary Trail to be closed this weekend

  The westbound bridge and intersections of 23 Avenue over Gateway Boulevard and Calgary Trail will be closed from 5 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 17 to 6 a.m. Monday, Sept. 19.

  Traffic

  Sep 12
• Traffic cleared on Hwy. 88 after serious collision north of Slave Lake

  Traffic along Hwy. 88 has cleared and roads are open again, according to RCMP.

  Traffic

  Sep 11
• Paramedic, driver dead after car drifts across highway centre line in Thorsby

  The 51-year-old paramedic from Spruce Grove, who was driving the ambulance, and the driver of the oncoming vehicle both died on scene.

  Traffic

  Sep 10