Fire destroys Edson Chrysler Dodge Jeep dealership west of Edmonton
Equalization sparks western anger; 1 economist says that anger is a political tool
Western frustration fuels Wexit separatist movement
Jason Kenney, Alberta cabinet ministers in Ottawa to meet with federal counterparts
City sends restraint signal to Edmonton unions in contract talks
Cost of a fair deal: experts break down Alberta government panel’s mandate
Charges laid in violent swarming, stabbing of Lethbridge teen
Lethbridge police have charged five people in connection with the assault, three of whom can’t be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act. Continue reading
Body found in burnt-out vehicle near Wetaskiwin triggers suspicious death investigation
The RCMP Major Crimes Unit is investigating a suspicious death after a body was found in an abandoned car near Wetaskiwin. Continue reading
Feds will give update on state of the economy before Christmas: Morneau
The pledge comes one day after Conservatives urged the government to do so. Continue reading
‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife’ trailer pays tribute to Egon Spengler
‘Ghostbusters Afterlife’ hits theatres across Canada on July 8, 2020. Continue reading
Dutch government to ban laughing gas after reports of drug abuse
The Dutch government is moving to ban laughing gas as the drug becomes more popular with the nation’s youth. Continue reading
Coast guard begins work to secure derelict ship that risks polluting N.S. river
The next step will be to stabilize the vessel and remove bilge water and oil to assist in the righting of the ship, beginning in January. Continue reading
‘Kind of lacking’: Injured Bronco wonders why Canada won’t fund spinal surgery
Ryan Straschnitzki says it feels good to be home after spending five weeks in Thailand, where he underwent spinal surgery. Continue reading
Western alienation: weathering the storm in southern Alberta
Leighton Kolk believes there is a disconnect between what’s important to primary industries like agriculture and the federal government in Ottawa. But amid growing separatist sentiments in parts of Alberta, he doesn’t believe breaking up the country is the answer to the province’s economic woes. Continue reading
Don’t fall for these ‘money-saving’ schemes targeting holiday shoppers
Fear of missing out on deals is only one factor that leads to poor spending decisions, experts say. Continue reading
Buffalo Project seeks ‘bold new vision,’ better deal for Western Canada
By Ryan Kessler Reporter
Frustrated federalists in Western Canada began organizing in 2018, around the time Brad Wall stepped down as premier of Saskatchewan. Continue reading
WHL Roundup: Sunday, December 8, 2019
Jake Christiansen had back-to-back goals as the Everett Silvertips rallied past the Calgary Hitmen 6-3 on Sunday in Western Hockey League action.. Continue reading
Pigeons spotted wearing ‘tiny cowboy hats’ in Las Vegas video
A Las Vegas bird-rescue group is hoping to track down the pigeons and remove their cowboy hats, which they say put the birds in peril. Continue reading
Candlelit vigil remembers Edmonton and area impaired driving crash victims
Families of victims of impaired driving took time to remember their loved ones at a vigil during the holiday season. Continue reading
Alberta RCMP need help finding man wanted for attempted murder after shooting on Blood Tribe First Nation​
Police said they responded to a call from Blood Tribe EMS that a 41-year-old man was allegedly shot early Saturday morning. Continue reading
Many of us feel sad during the holidays — here’s how to get help
The holidays aren’t always happy for many people. Watch for these signs of depression during this time of the year. Continue reading
Walmart.ca pulls Christmas sweater featuring Santa with cocaine
Other sweaters included an upside-down snowman with its carrot nose and ornamental balls imitating male genitalia and another showing Santa roasting his “chestnuts” over a holiday ornamented fireplace. Continue reading
CP Rail train hauling crude oil derails east of Saskatoon
Canadian Pacific Railway said a train hauling crude oil derailed west of Guernsey, Sask., early Monday morning. Continue reading
U.S. reporter groped on live television says she was ‘violated, objectified’
TV reporter Alexandrea Bozarjian was covering the annual Enmarket Savannah Bridge Run in Georgia when she was smacked from behind by a male participant who ran past her on Saturday. Continue reading
5 dead, several missing after New Zealand volcano eruption
White Island is currently home to around 100 people, but police say not all of them have been accounted for amid a volcanic eruption. Continue reading
Jimmy Fallon as Trudeau, Paul Rudd as Macron: latest ‘SNL’ cold open recalls viral NATO moment
The high school clique vibes continued as an overjoyed German chancellor Angela Merkel — played by SNL cast member Kate McKinnon — is invited to fill the fourth seat. Continue reading
Charges laid in violent swarming, stabbing of Lethbridge teen
Lethbridge police have charged five people in connection with the assault, three of whom can’t be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act. Continue reading
Body found in burnt-out vehicle near Wetaskiwin triggers suspicious death investigation
The RCMP Major Crimes Unit is investigating a suspicious death after a body was found in an abandoned car near Wetaskiwin. Continue reading
Fire destroys Edson Chrysler Dodge Jeep dealership west of Edmonton
Fire broke out early Monday morning, destroying much of a vehicle dealership in a town west of Edmonton. Continue reading
‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife’ trailer pays tribute to Egon Spengler
‘Ghostbusters Afterlife’ hits theatres across Canada on July 8, 2020. Continue reading
Dutch government to ban laughing gas after reports of drug abuse
The Dutch government is moving to ban laughing gas as the drug becomes more popular with the nation’s youth. Continue reading
‘Kind of lacking’: Injured Bronco wonders why Canada won’t fund spinal surgery
Ryan Straschnitzki says it feels good to be home after spending five weeks in Thailand, where he underwent spinal surgery. Continue reading
Western alienation: weathering the storm in southern Alberta
Leighton Kolk believes there is a disconnect between what’s important to primary industries like agriculture and the federal government in Ottawa. But amid growing separatist sentiments in parts of Alberta, he doesn’t believe breaking up the country is the answer to the province’s economic woes. Continue reading
Cost of a fair deal: experts break down Alberta government panel’s mandate
By Adam MacVicar Digital Journalist
As an Alberta-government appointed panel investigates measures to give Alberta more autonomy in Confederation, experts weigh in on the pros and cons of the Fair Deal proposals. Continue reading
Western frustration fuels Wexit separatist movement
Years of recession and frustration with federal government policies are fuelling western Canadian separatist sentiments. The Wexit group is pushing for independence from Canada. Continue reading
City sends restraint signal to Edmonton unions in contract talks
By Scott Johnston Reporter
Negotiators in contract talks with city unions have rescinded the third year of a three-year offer that would have seen a 1.5 per cent raise in 2021. Continue reading
Buffalo Project seeks ‘bold new vision,’ better deal for Western Canada
By Ryan Kessler Reporter
Frustrated federalists in Western Canada began organizing in 2018, around the time Brad Wall stepped down as premier of Saskatchewan. Continue reading
Equalization sparks western anger; 1 economist says that anger is a political tool
By Fletcher Kent Reporter
Big-E and Small-E equalization are both worthy of discussion, but one retired economics professor really wants Albertans and all Canadians to understand the differences first. Continue reading
Jason Kenney, Alberta cabinet ministers in Ottawa to meet with federal counterparts
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney and eight of his cabinet ministers will be in Ottawa on Monday and Tuesday, meeting with their federal counterparts and national industry groups. Continue reading
WHL Roundup: Sunday, December 8, 2019
Jake Christiansen had back-to-back goals as the Everett Silvertips rallied past the Calgary Hitmen 6-3 on Sunday in Western Hockey League action.. Continue reading
Edmonton Oilers sliced in overtime by Sabres
The Edmonton Oilers forced overtime but ultimately fell 3-2 to the Buffalo Sabres at Rogers Place on Sunday night. Continue reading
Candlelit vigil remembers Edmonton and area impaired driving crash victims
Families of victims of impaired driving took time to remember their loved ones at a vigil during the holiday season. Continue reading
Alberta RCMP need help finding man wanted for attempted murder after shooting on Blood Tribe First Nation​
Police said they responded to a call from Blood Tribe EMS that a 41-year-old man was allegedly shot early Saturday morning. Continue reading
All residents safe after fire destroys garage, damages home in northwest Edmonton
No one was injured, but because of the damage, residents will not be allowed back inside. Continue reading
Man dead following trailer fire in Clyde, Alta.
A man has died after a fire at a residential trailer in Clyde, Alta., on Sunday morning, according to RCMP. Continue reading
Edmontonian hopes interaction on Ryan Reynolds’ viral Peloton video will raise deaf accessibility awareness
An Edmonton woman who had her online interaction with Canadian actor Ryan Reynolds go viral said she hopes the end result is more awareness of issues the deaf community faces with accessibility. Continue reading
Alberta’s Freedom Conservative Party eyes merger with right-leaning independence parties
By Adam MacVicar Digital Journalist
The Freedom Conservative Party has announced it is seeking to unify right-leaning independence parties in the province with the goal of making separation a credible consequence as Alberta negotiates a “fair deal” with Ottawa. Continue reading
Liberal House Leader pushes back at criticisms that throne speech ignored Western Canada
“The throne speech didn’t mention any province specifically,” said Rodriguez. Continue reading
Edmonton police investigating shooting in city’s northeast
The incident happened at 138 Avenue and 24 Street at an apartment building in the area, police said. Continue reading
Beatles, Rolling Stones top Billboard’s Greatest of All Time Artists list
Five Canadians made the list, including Drake, Justin Bieber and Bryan Adams. Continue reading
WHL Roundup: Saturday, December 7, 2019
Jett Woo scored his fourth goal of the season just 2:30 into overtime to lift the Calgary Hitmen past the Edmonton Oil Kings 3-2 in Western Hockey League action on Saturday. Continue reading