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• Severe winter storm in Eastern Canada impacts flights in and out of Edmonton

  YEG says the severe weather continues to impact flights at the airport. Over the past three days, 23 arrivals and 25 departures have been cancelled.

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  Jan 26
• Much of Canada faces extreme cold, heavy snow in latest winter blast

  Extreme cold is expected in many parts of the country from the Prairies to the Maritimes, with heavy snow also forecast for Quebec and Atlantic Canada.

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  Jan 25
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• Edmonton community pays for its own school windrow removal

  Central McDougall residents said after the city bladed roads, the windrows left behind posed a risk to kids trying to get to school, as well as people with mobility concerns.

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  Jan 22
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• Edmonton activates its extreme weather response, adds more shelter spaces

  With the temperature in Edmonton expected to take a big drop starting Wednesday, the city has activated its extreme weather response.

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  Jan 21
• Edmontonians frustrated with windrows left from residential snow-clearing

  Despite residential snow-clearing now being 75 per cent complete, Global News has received dozens of complaints about the windrows that were left on roadways and sidewalks.

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  Jan 20
• 2025 is in the top 10 for Canada’s severe weather-related insured losses

  A new report found that 2025 ranks in the top 10 years of all time for the most insured damages caused by severe weather in Canada.

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  Jan 20
• 90% of Edmonton drivers ignored latest seasonal parking ban: City report

  City council is discussing how to get Edmontonians to comply with parking bans for snow clearing and a new report shows only 10 per cent of people obeyed the latest ban.

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  Jan 19
• Extreme fire risk prompts concerns over Lethbridge River Valley encampments

  The extreme fire danger in Lethbridge River Valley has prompted a call from the city for members of the public to report any fires they see at encampments. .

  Fire

  Jan 19
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• Edmonton residential parking ban, snow clearing to resume Saturday night

  Since the Phase 2 ban went into effect on Jan. 12, the City of Edmonton says crews having completed 43 per cent of residential roads and aims to get to them all by Friday, Jan. 23.

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  Jan 16
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• Edmonton snow-clearing raises mobility concerns as mayor recognizes change is needed

  Mayor Andrew Knack says this winter's unusually large snowfall has exposed gaps in the city’s removal strategy — and shows funding has not kept pace with Edmonton’s growth.

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  Jan 14
• Edmonton drivers frustrated with getting stuck in the snow: ‘It’s abysmal’

  The Alberta Motor Association says call volumes for roadside assistance are up four times more than normal, with 80 per cent of those drivers requiring full services.

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  Jan 13
• Fire ban issued for Lethbridge River Valley following overnight blaze

  A fire in the Lethbridge River Valley early Tuesday morning, combined with unseasonably warm temperatures and gusty winds, has prompted the city to put a fire ban in place.

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  Jan 13
• Albertans prepare for the big melt as temperatures forecast to soar this weekend

  After Albertans were forced to endure some frigid, frosty weather recently, a big warmup is on the way with the mercury forecast to soar to near-record temperatures.

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  Jan 8
• Edmonton family builds vibrant ice cabin in front yard, supports local charity

  Three years ago, Tyler Gamblin crafted an ice igloo in his west Edmonton yard. Now, he's at it again —  but this time, it's a very colourful, very Canadian ice cabin.

  Lifestyle

  Jan 7
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• Edmonton’s residential road clearing parking ban to begin Jan. 12

  The City of Edmonton's Phase 2 seasonal parking ban will start on Monday, Jan. 12 and may last around two weeks as the snow is dealt with on residential roads.

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  Jan 7
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• ‘Frostbite capital’: Efforts to reduce amputations underway in Edmonton

  The Hope Mission says the shelter has had to hire more nurses in recent years because a majority of frostbite procedures involve Edmonton's homeless population.

  Health

  Jan 5
• Fatal crashes in Alberta spike above 10-year average in December: RCMP

  Alberta RCMP said fatal and injury collisions increased in December and the trend appears to be continuing into the new year, with four deaths in the first four days of January.

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  Jan 5
• Edmonton apartment residents left with no water, indoor plumbing for days

  Since Dec. 31, 2025, residents of 232 units at South Ridge Apartments and Townhomes in Edmonton were without water or plumbing. Porta-potties were offered as a temporary solution.

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  Jan 5
• Kitten suffers major injuries after seeking shelter in engine compartment

  Kaedra, an eight month kitten, suffered major burn and frostbite injuries after seeking refuge from the cold by hiding inside a vehicle near the engine.

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  Jan 2
• Fog, snow squalls and freezing rain: Winter weather warnings in place across Canada

  Environment Canada issued a number of yellow weather warnings on Friday, ranging from dense fog in British Columbia to lake-effect snow in parts of Ontario. 

  Canada

  Jan 2
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• Windrow removal happening first in Edmonton before residential blading in January

  Back-to-back snowfalls have left more than 70 centimetres of the white stuff on Edmonton roads and the city said it'll be few weeks until crews can move into neighbourhoods.

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  Dec 30, 2025
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• Sturgeon County fire truck rolls off road amid freezing rain north of Edmonton

  Sturgeon County said freezing rain led to very hazardous driving conditions on roads north of Edmonton, and drivers were advised to stay vigilant and drive with extreme caution.

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  Dec 30, 2025
• Edmonton digs out from white Christmas, Phase 1 parking ban in effect again

  Heavy snow began falling Christmas Eve and carried on through the ensuing two days, after an Alberta clipper swept through the region the week earlier.

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  Dec 29, 2025
• Chilly, snowy Christmas coming to Alberta, rest of Western Canada

  As much as 10 to 20 cm is expected to fall by Christmas morning in central Alberta, including in and around Edmonton, and drivers are advised consider adjusting travel plans.

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  Dec 24, 2025