Red Deer man dead after being hit by train in Blackfalds, Alta.
Edmonton police tactical team leader testifies at Abdulahi Sharif’s attempted murder trial
Edmonton-Strathcona Green Party candidate withdraws from race, suggests voters in riding support NDP
Alberta introduces ‘Clare’s Law’ bill that will allow access to partner’s criminal records
Swedish activist Greta Thunberg in Edmonton Friday for climate strike
Edmonton Oilers connect with 10-year-old who wrote letter requesting Ryan Nugent-Hopkins signature
WHL Roundup: Wednesday, October 16, 2019
Nolan Foote scored 1:05 into overtime on Wednesday, leading his Kelowna Rockets to a 3-2 win over the Swift Current Broncos. Continue reading
UCP says it will reconsider truck driver training after hearing from Humboldt Broncos families
The Alberta government says it will take a second look at training requirements for truck drivers after meeting with Humboldt Broncos families. Continue reading
Tanev lifts Penguins over Avalanche 3-2
Brandon Tanev scored a short-handed goal in overtime, and the Pittsburgh Penguins handed the Colorado Avalanche their first loss of the season with a 3-2 victory Wednesday night. Continue reading
Climate change buzzwords: What do they mean to Albertans?
By Tiffany Lizée Meteorologist
Since the writ dropped five weeks ago, federal leaders have been using climate change buzzwords. Global News breaks down some of those terms, and what they could mean in Alberta. Continue reading
Police describe disturbing behaviour of accused Abbotsord school killer after arrest
WARNING: This story contains graphic details which may be disturbing to some readers. Discretion is advised. Continue reading
Trump impeachment moves forward as Senate talks trial, former Pompeo aide testifies
Michael McKinley, a career foreign service officer and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s de facto chief of staff, told investigators behind closed doors that he could no longer look the other way amid the Trump administration’s dealings with Ukraine. Continue reading
Gas association warns switch to electricity could raise costs by $1.4 trillion
The Canadian Gas Association says building renewable electricity capacity to replace just half of Canada’s current fossil fuel-generated energy could increase national costs by as much as $1.4 trillion over the next 30 years. Continue reading
RCMP charge Spruce Grove man with child luring spanning over 4 year period
Matthew Kenneth Erickson victimized a number of youth to ‘varying degrees’ between October 2015 and September 2019. Continue reading
South Korea uses snipers, drones to stop swine fever spreading from North Korea
Feral hogs are thought to be a main reason for its spread, and North Korea has been snubbing the South’s repeated calls for joint quarantine efforts, officials say. Continue reading
Spruce Grove teacher facing child pornography charges
By Kirby Bourne Digital Content Coordinator
The teacher currently faces one charges of accessing child pornography, but police say more charges are possible. Continue reading
Made in Edmonton: The ambition to create a billion dollar tech giant
By Vinesh Pratap Reporter
Made in Edmonton: The ambition to create a billion dollar tech giant, Global News is In Conversation with Sam Pillar, the CEO of Jobber. Continue reading
Canadian baby boomers who admit to using pot years ago getting banned from U.S., lawyer says
Canadians wanting to cross the U.S. border are being asked different marijuana questions than they were before cannabis was legal, a U.S.-based lawyer says. Continue reading
Alberta NDP urges UCP government to re-instate ‘critical highway safety measures’
By Kirby Bourne Digital Content Coordinator
NDP leader Rachel Notley is urging the government to reverse changes to trucking policies put in place after the fatal Humboldt Broncos bus crash. Continue reading
Taste of Edmonton heads back to Churchill Square
After two years at Capital Plaza, Taste of Edmonton will officially return to Churchill Square next summer. Continue reading
Jody Wilson-Raybould says independent candidacy offers ‘opportunity’
There’s no party machine to support her and Wilson-Raybould is up against a full slate of opponents in Vancouver-Granville. Continue reading
Quebec to offer legal cannabis at $4.49 a gram, beating grey-market price
Hexo Corp. says it is aiming to undercut prices in the illicit market with its new 28-gram product, that costs as much as one dollar less per gram than illegal sellers charge. Continue reading
‘Let me out!’: Dead man pranks funeral-goers with prerecorded message
Shay Bradley, 62, had the last laugh when a prerecorded message in which he complains about his coffin played at his funeral. Continue reading
Canadian baby boomers who admit to using pot years ago getting banned from U.S., lawyer says
Canadians wanting to cross the U.S. border are being asked different marijuana questions than they were before cannabis was legal, a U.S.-based lawyer says. Continue reading
Man on ‘Wheel of Fortune’ says he’s ‘trapped in a loveless marriage’
Most contestants on “Wheel of Fortune” gush about their lovely home life. But not Blair Davis. Continue reading
Liberals post video of Scheer sitting during ‘O Canada’; Tory leader says they politicized anthem
Andrew Scheer alleged that the Liberals used Canada’s national anthem for a “political statement” when asked why he had remained seated while MPs sang ‘O Canada.’ Continue reading
WHL Roundup: Wednesday, October 16, 2019
Nolan Foote scored 1:05 into overtime on Wednesday, leading his Kelowna Rockets to a 3-2 win over the Swift Current Broncos. Continue reading
Edmonton Oilers explode in second to topple Flyers
Koskinen and McDavid were the starts for the Oilers against the Flyers. Continue reading
UCP says it will reconsider truck driver training after hearing from Humboldt Broncos families
The Alberta government says it will take a second look at training requirements for truck drivers after meeting with Humboldt Broncos families. Continue reading
Red Deer man dead after being hit by train in Blackfalds, Alta.
A 53-year-old man is dead after being struck by a train in the town of Blackfalds. Continue reading
Climate change buzzwords: What do they mean to Albertans?
By Tiffany Lizée Meteorologist
Since the writ dropped five weeks ago, federal leaders have been using climate change buzzwords. Global News breaks down some of those terms, and what they could mean in Alberta. Continue reading
Police describe disturbing behaviour of accused Abbotsord school killer after arrest
WARNING: This story contains graphic details which may be disturbing to some readers. Discretion is advised. Continue reading
Alberta introduces ‘Clare’s Law’ bill that will allow access to partner’s criminal records
Alberta is introducing legislation first developed in Britain that allows people in abusive relationships to request information about a partner’s criminal record. Continue reading
Gas association warns switch to electricity could raise costs by $1.4 trillion
The Canadian Gas Association says building renewable electricity capacity to replace just half of Canada’s current fossil fuel-generated energy could increase national costs by as much as $1.4 trillion over the next 30 years. Continue reading
RCMP charge Spruce Grove man with child luring spanning over 4 year period
Matthew Kenneth Erickson victimized a number of youth to ‘varying degrees’ between October 2015 and September 2019. Continue reading
Spruce Grove teacher facing child pornography charges
By Kirby Bourne Digital Content Coordinator
The teacher currently faces one charges of accessing child pornography, but police say more charges are possible. Continue reading
Edmonton police tactical team leader testifies at Abdulahi Sharif’s attempted murder trial
By Fletcher Kent Reporter
Sgt. Scott Innes led the Edmonton Police Tactical Team on the night of Sept. 30, 2017. On Wednesday morning, he testified at Abdulahi Sharif’s attempted murder trial. Continue reading
Made in Edmonton: The ambition to create a billion dollar tech giant
By Vinesh Pratap Reporter
Made in Edmonton: The ambition to create a billion dollar tech giant, Global News is In Conversation with Sam Pillar, the CEO of Jobber. Continue reading
Edmonton-Strathcona Green Party candidate withdraws from race, suggests voters in riding support NDP
Michael Kalmanovitch announced Wednesday that he is ceasing his campaign, and hopes that Green Party voters in the riding will support the NDP. Continue reading
Alberta NDP urges UCP government to re-instate ‘critical highway safety measures’
By Kirby Bourne Digital Content Coordinator
NDP leader Rachel Notley is urging the government to reverse changes to trucking policies put in place after the fatal Humboldt Broncos bus crash. Continue reading
Taste of Edmonton heads back to Churchill Square
After two years at Capital Plaza, Taste of Edmonton will officially return to Churchill Square next summer. Continue reading
Special teams on fire as Edmonton Oilers host Flyers
The Oilers power play has eight goals in six games. Continue reading
Lawsuit claims land in northern Alberta and Saskatchewan owed to Métis
The lawsuit filed by Métis individuals and communities encompasses 120,000 square kilometres — most of which is in oil sands territory in northern Alberta and Saskatchewan. Continue reading
Swedish activist Greta Thunberg in Edmonton Friday for climate strike
Thunberg is currently touring North America and took to social media on the weekend to say she will be visiting Alberta in the coming days. Continue reading
Edmonton Oilers connect with 10-year-old who wrote letter requesting Ryan Nugent-Hopkins signature
The Edmonton Oilers connected with 10-year-old Axel Tripard, after an autograph request the Ottawa boy wrote in to the team went viral. Continue reading
Alberta legislation aims to modernize ranch fees, grazing leases
Alberta is modernizing the rent and fees ranchers and cattle owners pay the province for use of public lands. Continue reading
‘People are pulling guns’: Alberta justice minister hears stories of frustration, vigilante acts on rural crime tour
Alberta Justice Minister Doug Schweitzer said he’s noticed a frustration with justice in rural Alberta that has led to an increase in vigilante acts. Continue reading
WHL Roundup: Tuesday, October 15, 2019
MEDICINE HAT, Alta. – Ryan Chyzowski’s seventh goal of the season stood as the winner as the Medicine Hat Tigers edged the Saskatoon Blades 3-1 on Tuesday in Western Hockey League action. Continue reading
Alberta NDP make push to keep $25-a-day childcare program
The NDP have tabled a petition in the house with more than 1000 signatures that call on the UCP to extend funding for $25-a-day childcare. Continue reading
Emergency response at Trans Mountain’s Burnaby tank farm could take 6 hours: Report
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The 2016 was not made public, and only came to light through a freedom of information request by Burnaby election candidate Svend Robinson. Continue reading
Banff replaces service vehicles with electric models
The town is replacing its service vehicles with electric models, with a program called the Responsible Energy Vehicles (REV) initiative. Continue reading