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• Flood watches, warnings remain in place as cleanup takes place across Alberta

  While the worst of the rain may be over following a massive storm that slammed into central and southern Alberta on the weekend, huge cleanup efforts are now underway.

  Environment

  Jun 29
• Canmore, Alta. woman killed in crash in Banff National Park

  Alberta RCMP say a 24-year-old woman from Canmore is dead following a crash on the Trans Canada Highway, just inside the gates of Banff National Park, early Sunday morning.

  Crime

  Jun 29
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• High Level Bridge sidewalk closed after heavy rain erodes riverbank slope

  Recent heavy rainfall has caused riverbank instability at the southeast side of the High Level Bridge, where the slope next to the east sidewalk wooden guardrail has failed.

  Traffic

  Jun 25
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• Calgary Transit unveils new light rail vehicles that go into service this week

  Calgary Transit is rolling out some new light rail transit vehicles this week to replace some of the oldest vehicles in its fleet that have been in use since the 1980s.

  Consumer

  Jun 23
• 2 people killed, another critical after deadly weekend on Calgary roads

  It was a deadly weekend on Calgary roads with two fatal collisions and another person who was sent to hospital in critical condition.

  Crime

  Jun 22
• Driver missing after crane goes over bridge and into river in northern Alberta: RCMP

  The RCMP says the driver of a crane is missing after the vehicle he was driving crashed off a bridge and into the Wapiti River near Grand Prairie, Alta. on Tuesday.

  Investigations

  Jun 18
• Girl, 4, dies in collision after running into traffic in north Edmonton

  A four-year-old was walking through a parking lot with her mom near 66 Street and 170 Avenue, when the girl broke free and ran into traffic on the major road.

  Traffic

  Jun 15
• Will the Alberta government suspend the provincial gas tax?

  Alberta drivers hoping for some relief at the pumps should learn this week whether the provincial government will ease the fuel tax or not.

  Consumer

  Jun 15
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• 4 students taken to hospital after school bus crashes into ditch in Edmonton

  The Edmonton Catholic School Division confirms four students have been taken to hospital after a school bus crashed into a ditch on Yellowhead Trail, in Edmonton.

  Traffic

  Jun 12
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• Popular hiking area west of Canmore closed because of rockslide danger

  Alberta Parks has shut down a large area around a series of popular hiking trails just west of Canmore because of the dangers caused by a recent rockslide.

  Environment

  Jun 11
• Fed up in Fort Mac: Residents take Highway 63 road repairs into their own hands

  Fed up with waiting for the province or municipality to carry out repairs to Highway 63, some residents of Fort McMurray are taking matters into their own hands. 

  Traffic

  Jun 11
• Alberta looking at allowing politicians to expense e-scooter, bike rides

  MLAs and caucus staff can be reimbursed for work-related taxi rides, car rentals and some airfare, and a committee is exploring adding electric scooter and bike rides to the list.

  Politics

  Jun 10
• ETS taking over Valley Line LRT operations from TransEd more than 2 decades early

  The City of Edmonton is ditching TransEd and moving Valley Line LRT operations in-house to the Edmonton Transit Service more than two decades early.

  Canada

  Jun 9
• Stars airlifts patient to hospital after his ambulance, tractor collide north of Calgary

  RCMP said the ambulance, driving quickly with its lights and sirens activated, and the tractor were both headed west on Highway 9 when they collided in Rocky View County.

  Traffic

  Jun 9
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• Alberta eyes downtown-to-airport trains as 1st passenger rail master plan project

  The province is spending $15 million over the next three years to advance planning efforts for train connections between Edmonton and Calgary's airports and the downtown cores.

  Traffic

  Jun 5
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• No more free 15 minutes, city facility parking fees being mulled in Edmonton

  The proposals include eliminating a 15-minute free grace period in paid parking zones, updating rates and introducing paid parking at several City of Edmonton attractions.

  Traffic

  Jun 3
• South Edmonton rural road used to bypass QEII a rutted, muddy mess: ‘It’s teeth-chattering’

  The stretch of 153 Street/Range Road 253, between 73 Avenue SW and Highway 19, has gone from a quiet country road into a busy — almost undriveable — commuter and commercial route.

  Traffic

  Jun 3
• New 4-way stop removed after causing traffic nightmare in Maple Crest neighbourhood

  The goal was to improve traffic safety in the Maple Crest neighbourhood, but four-war stop on the southeast Edmonton neighbourhood's main drag caused a traffic nightmare.

  Traffic

  Jun 1
• B.C. to become 1st in Canada to require commercial trucks have dashcams

  B.C. Conservative MLA Ward Stamer introduced a bill after a string of deadly collisions on Highway 5, which goes through his riding of Kamloops-North Thompson.

  Traffic

  May 26
• Edmonton city councillors discuss ways to save High Level Bridge

  Councillors asked staff if any changes could be made to keep the High Level. Administration says even if no one used the bridge, it would cost millions just to keep it standing.

  Traffic

  May 25
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• Terwillegar Drive expansion construction ramps up at Anthony Henday Drive

  After a brief respite after the years-long Anthony Henday Drive expansion, drivers who travel the southwest corner of Edmonton's ring road should prepare for more major road work.

  Traffic

  May 25
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• Heavy traffic gridlock in southwest Edmonton as construction ramps up: ‘Everyone is frustrated’

  Some southside residents say what used to be a 30-minute drive has turned into a two-hour nightmare as the City of Edmonton has ramped up summer road construction.

  Traffic

  May 22
• Edmonton’s historic High and Low level bridges to be replaced: ‘Run their course’

  The High Level Bridge and Low Level Bridge have exceeded their lifespans and continued rehabilitation will end up costing much more than replacement, the City of Edmonton said.

  Traffic

  May 19
• 3 people taken to hospital after Calgary Transit bus rollover

  Three people were taken to hospital following a collision involving a Calgary Transit bus and a semi-truck hauling gravel Tuesday morning.

  Traffic

  May 19
• Adjustable rate cap part of ‘care-first’ auto insurance model coming to Alberta

  Drivers will see changes in how their auto insurance rates increase in 2027, as Alberta rolls out a new, adjustable rate cap alongside its planned 'care-first' system.

  Consumer

  May 14