B.C. taking legal action against Alberta over bill allowing province to cut off gas
Notley defends move to skip premiers’ meeting, says Kinder Morgan deadline too important
Alberta family heartbroken after 5 grave markers stolen
Edmonton Eskimos training camp Day 3: The first two-a-day practice session
Police will not wear uniforms at 2018 Edmonton Pride Parade
One cigarette causes $1M in damages in southeast Edmonton
Edmonton reports brought forward on potential of permanent beach
The city is continuing to discuss the possibility of constructing a permanent beach in one of several areas in the river valley after the popularity of Accidental Beach last year. Continue reading
Alberta demands all party support for pipeline at western premiers’ meeting
Alberta is drawing a diplomatic line in the sand at the Western Premiers’ Conference in Yellowknife over the Trans Mountain pipeline. Continue reading
Canada commits $300M to Rohingya crisis, warns perpetrators will have ‘no place to hide’
Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland said the $300-million pledge from Canada will be used to support further efforts to secure accountability. Continue reading
Flair Air, which offered to help displaced WestJet passengers, is also in labour talks
Pilots at Flair have also voted in favour of job action, although negotiations are ongoing. Continue reading
Stantec Tower now the tallest building in Edmonton — and it’s still growing
Once complete, the Stantec Tower will be 66 storeys high, making it the tallest building in the country outside Toronto. Continue reading
WATCH LIVE: Question Period in the House of Commons
Get a front row seat for all the action happening in Canada’s House of Commons in Ottawa. Continue reading
Canada’s last military prison costs $2M a year. About half the time, it has no prisoners
The military jails fewer and fewer of its soldiers, but still spends $2 million a year on its 25-cell internal prison, which has no inmates about half the time. Should it stay open? Continue reading
Edmonton public school trustees vote that school dress codes shouldn’t be gender specific
School trustees with the Edmonton Public School Board unanimously passed a motion Tuesday night that stipulates school dress codes should not be gender specific. Continue reading
‘SPYGATE’: Donald Trump ramps up attacks on FBI and Russia investigation
The FBI has been caught in a “MAJOR spy scandal,” Trump tweeted. Continue reading
Residents frustrated by continued prostitution along 118 Avenue
By Sarah Kraus Reporter
It’s been a decade since Edmonton really dove into revitalizing Alberta Avenue and progress has undoubtedly been made, but residents are hopeful it doesn’t stop now – especially when it comes to street prostitution. Continue reading
Council committee looks at green grid for Edmonton’s energy needs
By Scott Johnston Reporter
The city is poised to buy all of its energy from green sources, after a 4-1 vote by council’s urban planning committee. Continue reading
‘Coyote colonization’: Why this canine is spreading fast across North America
While many large mammals in North America have become part of the endangered species list, coyotes are not only surviving, they are flourishing. Continue reading
Edmonton 2018 tax notices in the mail
By Kirby Bourne Digital Content Coordinator
The City of Edmonton says property tax notices should be turning up in mailboxes soon. Continue reading
Jon McComb: Like a dog on a bone, Rachel Notley and the pipeline expansion
No, the boycott isn’t about the practicalities of pretending to be on top of the pipeline issue, Notley is playing to the home crowd, showing off her alleged toughness. Continue reading
Trump says Canada, Mexico ‘very difficult to deal with’ during NAFTA negotiations
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday railed against Mexico and Canada’s efforts in renegotiating NAFTA, saying both have been very difficult. Continue reading
Judge in New York rules 30-year-old son will be evicted from parents’ home
A judge in New York has ruled in favour of a couple evicting their son. Continue reading
Zombie warning issued in Florida city during power outage, city apologizes for mistake
Residents in Lake Worth, Fla., received an alarming message during a power outage Sunday evening, warning people to be on the lookout for zombies. Continue reading
Here’s where Canada ranks on list of world’s most powerful passports
Japan takes the top spot with the country’s passport-holders being able to access 189 other nations without a visa. Continue reading
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NDP tied with PCs as Ford’s Tories tumble in Ontario election: Ipsos poll
The race Ontario election is heating up as a new poll shows the New Democrats gaining momentum and Progressive Conservatives losing ground. Continue reading
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Hyundai owner says he nearly died after car bursts into flames on Toronto highway
By Sean O’Shea Consumer Reporter
Alan Zielonko said just before the fire began, the Sonata lost power — including acceleration, steering and brakes. Continue reading
Edmonton reports brought forward on potential of permanent beach
The city is continuing to discuss the possibility of constructing a permanent beach in one of several areas in the river valley after the popularity of Accidental Beach last year. Continue reading
Alberta demands all party support for pipeline at western premiers’ meeting
Alberta is drawing a diplomatic line in the sand at the Western Premiers’ Conference in Yellowknife over the Trans Mountain pipeline. Continue reading
Flair Air, which offered to help displaced WestJet passengers, is also in labour talks
Pilots at Flair have also voted in favour of job action, although negotiations are ongoing. Continue reading
Stantec Tower now the tallest building in Edmonton — and it’s still growing
Once complete, the Stantec Tower will be 66 storeys high, making it the tallest building in the country outside Toronto. Continue reading
No suitors emerge for Trans Mountain pipeline stake as Kinder Morgan deadline looms
With just over a week until the deadline set for abandoning its Trans Mountain pipeline expansion, no suitors have publicly emerged to step into Kinder Morgan’s shoes. Continue reading
Canada’s last military prison costs $2M a year. About half the time, it has no prisoners
The military jails fewer and fewer of its soldiers, but still spends $2 million a year on its 25-cell internal prison, which has no inmates about half the time. Should it stay open? Continue reading
Edmonton public school trustees vote that school dress codes shouldn’t be gender specific
School trustees with the Edmonton Public School Board unanimously passed a motion Tuesday night that stipulates school dress codes should not be gender specific. Continue reading
One cigarette causes $1M in damages in southeast Edmonton
By Kerry McAthey Radio Anchor/Reporter
Four buildings were caught up in a blaze that start at 193 Avenue and 67 Street. Continue reading
Alberta family heartbroken after 5 grave markers stolen
By Quinn Ohler Anchor/Reporter
An Alberta family said in the last week, five grave markers were taken from their family plot at the Keephills Cemetery in Parkland County. Continue reading
Residents frustrated by continued prostitution along 118 Avenue
By Sarah Kraus Reporter
It’s been a decade since Edmonton really dove into revitalizing Alberta Avenue and progress has undoubtedly been made, but residents are hopeful it doesn’t stop now – especially when it comes to street prostitution. Continue reading
Edmonton Eskimos training camp Day 3: The first two-a-day practice session
On Tuesday, the Edmonton Eskimos strapped on the pads for the first time in their first set of two-a-day practices of 2018 training camp. Continue reading
Council committee looks at green grid for Edmonton’s energy needs
By Scott Johnston Reporter
The city is poised to buy all of its energy from green sources, after a 4-1 vote by council’s urban planning committee. Continue reading
Notley defends move to skip premiers’ meeting, says Kinder Morgan deadline too important
Alberta Premier Rachel Notley said her time is better spent in Edmonton, working with the feds and Trans Mountain, than “chastising John Horgan in front of other premiers.” Continue reading
B.C. taking legal action against Alberta over bill allowing province to cut off gas
B.C. Attorney General David Eby says the province is filing the motion on Tuesday after failing to convince Alberta to refer their law to the courts as B.C. has done. Continue reading
Edmonton 2018 tax notices in the mail
By Kirby Bourne Digital Content Coordinator
The City of Edmonton says property tax notices should be turning up in mailboxes soon. Continue reading
Jon McComb: Like a dog on a bone, Rachel Notley and the pipeline expansion
No, the boycott isn’t about the practicalities of pretending to be on top of the pipeline issue, Notley is playing to the home crowd, showing off her alleged toughness. Continue reading
Convicted Alberta murderer Mark Lindsay has appeal thrown out
Mark Lindsay, the son of a former Edmonton police chief, has had his appeal of a murder conviction dismissed. Continue reading
Edmonton police looking for high-risk offender
By Kirby Bourne Digital Content Coordinator
Four warrants have been issued by the EPS Behavioural Assesment Unit for a suspect they identified as Ian Francis Whitford, 36, for failing to report to police. Continue reading
Family helps free baby moose found covered in mud
A moose was found covered up to its head in mud on May 19 in Grande Prairie, Alta. Continue reading
Police will not wear uniforms at 2018 Edmonton Pride Parade
For the first time, officers with the Edmonton Police Service and RCMP will not wear their uniforms while participating in the Edmonton Pride Parade next month. Continue reading
5 people facing 52 charges after Red Deer investigation
By Kirby Bourne Digital Content Coordinator
Five people are facing dozens of charges after a drug and weapons investigation in Red Deer. Continue reading
Edmonton businesses to go through open lottery system to sell marijuana
The City of Edmonton is moving to a lottery-based system to determine who gets development permits to sell marijuana once its recreational use becomes legal in Canada. Continue reading
WestJet strike: If it happens, here are your options
You’ll probably get a refund. Whether you’ll get anything more in compensation depends on where you’re flying. Continue reading
Young boy taken to hospital after being hit by car in north Edmonton
A six-year-old boy was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening head injuries on Monday night after he was hit by a car while trying to cross a road in north Edmonton, police said. Continue reading
Friends and family remember southern Alberta firefighter killed in dirt-biking crash
By Lisa MacGregor Reporter
People are offering their condolences to the family of 32-year-old Justin Francis, a southern Alberta firefighter that was killed in a dirt-bike incident over the weekend. Continue reading
