630 CHED Santas Anonymous campaign kicks off with Edmonton Toy Run
Hundreds of police officers gather at Alberta legislature to honour lives lost in line of duty
Edmonton Oilers explode for four in the third to take down Winnipeg Jets
‘It’s a catastrophe’: Edmonton’s Liberian community mourns loss of 3 women killed in crash
Mother Nature will restore Waterton forest after wildfire but it could take decades: expert
Women pregnant during Fort McMurray wildfire faced increased stress, depression: study
Calgary family’s SUV stolen with dog inside
By Lisa MacGregor Reporter
Two Calgary parents were dropping off their daughter and her best friend downtown for a dance competition Sunday, when their vehicle was stolen with their two-year-old dog inside. Continue reading
Former education minister supports amalgamation of Alberta’s school boards
A former Alberta education minister says outgoing Edmonton Catholic School Board trustee Patricia Grell is raising important concerns about the separate school system. Continue reading
Trump announces new travel ban targeting 8 countries, including North Korea, Venezuela and Syria
The new restrictions come just as President Trump’s previous travel ban, which applied to six Muslim-majority countries, expires. Continue reading
Thelma Chalifoux, Canada’s first Indigenous woman to be appointed to Senate, dies at 88
Thelma Chalifoux, a high-profile member of Alberta’s Metis and Indigenous community and once a Canadian senator, died in St. Albert, Alta. on Friday with friends and family at her bedside. She was 88 years old. Continue reading
Calgary firefighters rescue police from Bow River after boat capsizes
Four people, including a child, were sent into the water on Saturday when a Calgary police boat flipped in the Bow River, according to police. Continue reading
Prince Harry meets Duke of Edinburgh’s Award winners in downtown Toronto
The prince met with dozens of high-achieving Canadian youth at the Fairmount Royal York hotel. Continue reading
NHL hopes stronger stand on slashing will ‘change player behaviour,’ reduce injuries
Slashing has become such a regular element in NHL games that it necessitated 791 minor penalties last season with countless more going uncalled. Continue reading
Peter Watts: How protected is data you take across the border?
By Peter Watts Radio host
Sharon Polsky, president of the Privacy and Access Council of Canada, speaks about the challenges of taking digital devices into the United States. Continue reading
California prison riot leaves 1 inmate dead, several injured from stab wounds
The riot involved over 160 inmates and broke out around midday Sunday. Continue reading
Woman killed in single vehicle rollover in Morley, Alta.
By Lisa MacGregor Reporter
A woman is dead after a rollover that happened on the Stoney Nakoda First Nation in Morley, Alta., Saturday. Continue reading
September snowfall, a lawn-mowing dream come true, and ticketed for going 1km/hr too fast
Here’s what captivated the Global News audience this week. Continue reading
Panic attacks at work can feel ‘nauseous and suffocating’ — here’s how to manage them
Symptoms can include chest pain, nausea, dizziness, chills or a fear of dying or losing control. Continue reading
Crews respond to explosion at southeast Calgary gas station after SUV crashes into pump
By Lisa MacGregor Reporter
Fire crews were called to reports of an explosion and flames at a gas station in southeast Calgary at around 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, according to the Calgary Fire Department. Continue reading
Rachel Notley attacks Jason Kenney’s position on GSAs, says UCP will hurt working families
Alberta Premier Rachel Notley says the opposition United Conservatives are determined to wreak havoc on working families and bring harm to gay children. Continue reading
Jared Kushner used private email account for White House business: report
Other senior Trump aides, including former chief of staff Reince Priebus, former chief strategist Steve Bannon and economic adviser Gary Cohn, were also reported to have used private email accounts. Continue reading
In Pictures: NFL players, owners take a stand against Donald Trump
Your Sunday Night Football just got extra political. Continue reading
Nashville church shooting: Woman killed, 8 worshippers injured after gunman opens fire
The shooter, described as a man in his 20s, walked into the Burnette Chapel Church of Christ wearing a ski mask and opened fire. Continue reading
September snowfall, a lawn-mowing dream come true, and ticketed for going 1km/hr too fast
Here’s what captivated the Global News audience this week. Continue reading
London acid attack leaves 6 people injured
A group of males are suspected of spraying a noxious substance near a shopping centre. Continue reading
Sunday football: Dozens of players kneel in defiance of Donald Trump
NFL players knelt and locked arms during the U.S. National anthem on Sunday to protest comments made by U.S. President Donald Trump. Continue reading
Calgary family’s SUV stolen with dog inside
By Lisa MacGregor Reporter
Two Calgary parents were dropping off their daughter and her best friend downtown for a dance competition Sunday, when their vehicle was stolen with their two-year-old dog inside. Continue reading
Former education minister supports amalgamation of Alberta’s school boards
A former Alberta education minister says outgoing Edmonton Catholic School Board trustee Patricia Grell is raising important concerns about the separate school system. Continue reading
Thelma Chalifoux, Canada’s first Indigenous woman to be appointed to Senate, dies at 88
Thelma Chalifoux, a high-profile member of Alberta’s Metis and Indigenous community and once a Canadian senator, died in St. Albert, Alta. on Friday with friends and family at her bedside. She was 88 years old. Continue reading
Calgary firefighters rescue police from Bow River after boat capsizes
Four people, including a child, were sent into the water on Saturday when a Calgary police boat flipped in the Bow River, according to police. Continue reading
NHL hopes stronger stand on slashing will ‘change player behaviour,’ reduce injuries
Slashing has become such a regular element in NHL games that it necessitated 791 minor penalties last season with countless more going uncalled. Continue reading
Hundreds of police officers gather at Alberta legislature to honour lives lost in line of duty
A sombre tradition continued on the grounds of the Alberta legislature on Sunday as hundreds of police officers, peace officers, sheriffs and corrections officers gathered to pay their respects to those who have lost their lives in the line of duty in Alberta. Continue reading
Part of Groat Road shut down as Edmonton police investigate deadly motorcycle crash
Part of northbound Groat Road was shut down on Sunday as Edmonton police investigated a fatal motorcycle crash. Continue reading
630 CHED Santas Anonymous campaign kicks off with Edmonton Toy Run
The annual Edmonton Toy Run rumbles from Capilano Mall to Hawrelak Park, in support of 630 CHED Santas Anonymous. Continue reading
Mother Nature will restore Waterton forest after wildfire but it could take decades: expert
“It will be decades before the forest looks like it used to, no question about that.” Continue reading
Peter Watts: How protected is data you take across the border?
By Peter Watts Radio host
Sharon Polsky, president of the Privacy and Access Council of Canada, speaks about the challenges of taking digital devices into the United States. Continue reading
Woman killed in single vehicle rollover in Morley, Alta.
By Lisa MacGregor Reporter
A woman is dead after a rollover that happened on the Stoney Nakoda First Nation in Morley, Alta., Saturday. Continue reading
September snowfall, a lawn-mowing dream come true, and ticketed for going 1km/hr too fast
Here’s what captivated the Global News audience this week. Continue reading
Edmonton Oilers explode for four in the third to take down Winnipeg Jets
Jesse Puljujarvi scored two of the Edmonton Oilers four third period goals in a 6-2 win over the Winnipeg Jets Saturday night at Rogers Place. Continue reading
‘It’s a catastrophe’: Edmonton’s Liberian community mourns loss of 3 women killed in crash
A day after a horrific crash near the Alberta-Saskatchewan border killed three women and sent a fourth to hospital, a spokesperson for Edmonton’s Liberian community has identified them and calls the loss “devastating.” Continue reading
Crews respond to explosion at southeast Calgary gas station after SUV crashes into pump
By Lisa MacGregor Reporter
Fire crews were called to reports of an explosion and flames at a gas station in southeast Calgary at around 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, according to the Calgary Fire Department. Continue reading
Women pregnant during Fort McMurray wildfire faced increased stress, depression: study
By Julia Wong Digital Broadcast Journalist
Preliminary findings on research looking into pregnant women during the Fort McMurray wildfire evacuation shows those women suffered higher levels of stress and depression than those who endured other natural disasters. Continue reading
Rachel Notley attacks Jason Kenney’s position on GSAs, says UCP will hurt working families
Alberta Premier Rachel Notley says the opposition United Conservatives are determined to wreak havoc on working families and bring harm to gay children. Continue reading
Patrick Maroon determined to have another big year for Edmonton Oilers
Patrick Maroon has his sights set on another big season. Continue reading
Canadian beef industry group optimistic about CETA
By Cassandra Jodoin Radio Anchor/Reporter
The Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade agreement with Europe came into effect Thursday, and with it some changes for beef producers in our country. Continue reading
$60 million Lotto Max winning ticket sold in the Prairies
A ticket purchased in the Prairies claimed Friday night’s colossal $60 million Lotto Max jackpot. Continue reading
Yamamoto strikes twice as Edmonton Oilers down Vancouver Canucks
The Oilers are 4-0 in the pre-season after a win over the Canucks. Continue reading
Developer sells downtown Edmonton parking stall for record-breaking price
How much would you pay for a parking stall in the downtown core? It appears the price is going up. Continue reading
Questions linger in the aftermath of Kenow wildfire
By Katelyn Wilson
Questions still remain in the wake of Waterton’s Kenow wildfire. Why did the fire spread so quickly and why were neighbouring residents given little time to evacuate? Continue reading
Races to watch: Long-time Edmonton area mayors not seeking re-election
By Kim Smith Reporter
Leadership at some of Edmonton’s surrounding communities will look different at the end of October as a handful of long-time mayors are retiring. Continue reading
2 suspects sought after ATM theft from northern Alberta golf course
By Kirby Bourne Digital Content Coordinator
RCMP are looking for two suspects after an ATM was stolen from a golf course in northern Alberta. Continue reading
