Edmontonians to experience the cold in support of the homeless
6 new provincial court judges appointed in Alberta
Toronto man’s marathon skating sessions for Alzheimer’s research catch attention of AC/DC
Should Alberta ‘ditch’ Canada? Billboard campaign poses bold question
First-degree murder, sexual assault charges laid after woman’s death on Samson Cree Nation
Edmonton’s Nyala Lounge to get its business licence back
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WHL Roundup: Tuesday, February 19, 2019
KENNEWICK, Wash. – Parker Aucoin scored two goals and set up another, and Kyle Olson had a goal and two assists to lead the Tri-City Americans to a 6-3 victory over the Red Deer Rebels on Tuesday in Western Hockey League action. Continue reading
Alberta woman killed in two-vehicle crash near Barrhead
A 76-year-old Barrhead woman was killed in a two-vehicle crash on Tuesday afternoon. Continue reading
San Diego border wall construction begins, replacing up to 22 kilometres of barrier
This represents the second layer of barrier in San Diego. Continue reading
Petro-Canada installing 50 fast-charging EV stations across the country — but is there demand?
Petro-Canada said more than 50 EV stations will be located at gas stations along the Trans-Canada Highway, from Nova Scotia to British Columbia. Continue reading
Nunavut hockey team making history at Canada Winter Games
By Heather Yourex-West Health Reporter
A hockey team from Nunavut is making history this week as it competes for the first time at the Canada Winter Games in Red Deer, Alberta. Continue reading
David Icke, conspiracy theorist accused of anti-Semitism, has Australian visa cancelled before tour
David Icke said the government has “insulted every Australian man, woman and child” by cancelling his Australian tour. Continue reading
How hired postpartum help is becoming more commonplace for moms
By Kim Smith Reporter
Unlike birth doulas, who help mothers during pregnancy and childbirth, postpartum doulas step in after the baby arrives. Continue reading
Andrej Sekera to make season debut for Edmonton Oilers
Andrej Sekera is back on the ice tonight for the first time this season. Continue reading
Hanoi barber offers Trump, Kim hair stylings ahead of leaders’ summit
In a barbershop in an alley, Le Tuan Duong is offering free Trump or Kim hairstyles to about a dozen customers. Continue reading
Alberta investing $3.7B to move oil by rail, leasing cars
The Alberta government says it’s investing $3.7 billion to move the province’s land-locked oil to market by rail, and shipments are expected to begin as early as July. Continue reading
Police in southern Alberta uncover alleged sexual assault of young boys
By Kirby Bourne Digital Content Coordinator
It was during the preliminary search of seized devices in a child pornography investigation that police said they found evidence of “suspected sexual assaults.” Continue reading
Time for Ku Klux Klan to ‘night ride again,’ writes small town Alabama newspaper editor
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
The editor doubled down in his remarks on the Ku Klux Klan, saying it could “clean up D.C.” Continue reading
Alberta retailer plans to open cannabis store in Ottawa
Alberta cannabis retailer Fire & Flower plans to open the store on York Street in Ottawa’s Byward Market. Continue reading
Family Matters podcast: Teaching kindness — and teaching teens to dress for winter
By Kim Smith Reporter
In today’s world, a little kindness goes a long way and proof can be found at Davidson Creek Elementary in Sherwood Park, Alta. Continue reading
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Toronto company calls complaining customer ‘fat’, makes other derogatory remarks
By Sean O’Shea Consumer Reporter
A Toronto woman who posted a mildly-negative review about a company selling a product aimed at dog owners quickly found out its bite was worse than her bark. Continue reading
MAGA hat-wearing Kentucky teen sues Washington Post for $250 million, alleging ‘McCarthyism’
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
Nick Sandmann has accused The Washington Post of bullying him in a $250-million lawsuit against the newspaper. Continue reading
What to do if you’re a Canadian facing an emergency in a foreign country
By Brittany Greenslade Senior Reporter/Anchor
Canadians who travel outside the country may plan their vacations to a meticulous degree, but they often don’t know what to do if the unexpected happens. This is where Canadian consulates come in. Continue reading
Man spinning gun on finger shoots self in stomach at daughter’s birthday party
A Texas man was rushed to hospital after he accidentally shot himself in the stomach while spinning a gun on his finger at his daughter’s birthday party. Continue reading
7 children killed in Halifax house fire, 2 adults sent to hospital
By Rebecca Lau Reporter
The organization that helped the Syrian family settle in Canada confirms all seven children died in the fire and their father was badly injured trying to rescue them. Continue reading
Time for Ku Klux Klan to ‘night ride again,’ writes small town Alabama newspaper editor
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
The editor doubled down in his remarks on the Ku Klux Klan, saying it could “clean up D.C.” Continue reading
WHL Roundup: Tuesday, February 19, 2019
KENNEWICK, Wash. – Parker Aucoin scored two goals and set up another, and Kyle Olson had a goal and two assists to lead the Tri-City Americans to a 6-3 victory over the Red Deer Rebels on Tuesday in Western Hockey League action. Continue reading
Alberta woman killed in two-vehicle crash near Barrhead
A 76-year-old Barrhead woman was killed in a two-vehicle crash on Tuesday afternoon. Continue reading
Edmonton Oilers play without McDavid and fall in shootout to Coyotes
The Oilers rallied late but lost to Arizona in a shootout. Continue reading
6 new provincial court judges appointed in Alberta
The Alberta government has appointed six new provincial court judges — four women and two men. Continue reading
Edmontonians to experience the cold in support of the homeless
The Coldest Night takes place this Saturday in support of charities that help Edmonton’s homeless and impoverished population. Continue reading
Toronto man’s marathon skating sessions for Alzheimer’s research catch attention of AC/DC
A Toronto man’s fundraising efforts for Alzheimer’s research have caught the attention of AC/DC rocker Angus Young, who is donating a whopping $19,260 to the cause. Continue reading
Should Alberta ‘ditch’ Canada? Billboard campaign poses bold question
By Lauren Pullen Digital Journalist
“We’ve got to look at our options and our options are this: we need to look at walking away.” Continue reading
First-degree murder, sexual assault charges laid after woman’s death on Samson Cree Nation
A 34-year-old man has been charged with a number of offences, including first-degree murder, after a woman’s death on the Samson Cree Nation late last week. Continue reading
Edmonton’s Nyala Lounge to get its business licence back
By Scott Johnston Reporter
City council’s Community Standards and Licence Appeal Committee overturned a decision to strip owner Moe Tesfay of his business licence for the Nyala Lounge on Tuesday. Continue reading
Petro-Canada installing 50 fast-charging EV stations across the country — but is there demand?
Petro-Canada said more than 50 EV stations will be located at gas stations along the Trans-Canada Highway, from Nova Scotia to British Columbia. Continue reading
Nunavut hockey team making history at Canada Winter Games
By Heather Yourex-West Health Reporter
A hockey team from Nunavut is making history this week as it competes for the first time at the Canada Winter Games in Red Deer, Alberta. Continue reading
How hired postpartum help is becoming more commonplace for moms
By Kim Smith Reporter
Unlike birth doulas, who help mothers during pregnancy and childbirth, postpartum doulas step in after the baby arrives. Continue reading
Andrej Sekera to make season debut for Edmonton Oilers
Andrej Sekera is back on the ice tonight for the first time this season. Continue reading
Alberta investing $3.7B to move oil by rail, leasing cars
The Alberta government says it’s investing $3.7 billion to move the province’s land-locked oil to market by rail, and shipments are expected to begin as early as July. Continue reading
Police in southern Alberta uncover alleged sexual assault of young boys
By Kirby Bourne Digital Content Coordinator
It was during the preliminary search of seized devices in a child pornography investigation that police said they found evidence of “suspected sexual assaults.” Continue reading
Alberta retailer plans to open cannabis store in Ottawa
Alberta cannabis retailer Fire & Flower plans to open the store on York Street in Ottawa’s Byward Market. Continue reading
Family Matters podcast: Teaching kindness — and teaching teens to dress for winter
By Kim Smith Reporter
In today’s world, a little kindness goes a long way and proof can be found at Davidson Creek Elementary in Sherwood Park, Alta. Continue reading
Rainn Wilson from ‘The Office’ coming to Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo
Rainn Wilson, arguably best known for his role as Dwight Schrute on The Office (US), will be appearing at the 2019 Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo. Continue reading
Northern Alberta crash causes sulphur leak
A single-vehicle collision involving a semi-trailer caused a molten sulphur leak near the community of Grassland on Monday. Continue reading
Day parole granted for Calgary man who strangled wife, encased body in cement
Allan Shyback was convicted of manslaughter and indignity to a body in the 2012 death of Lisa Mitchell. Continue reading
Edmonton physiotherapist suffers serious injuries in Whitemud Drive crash
An Edmonton physiotherapist has been identified as the woman seriously injured when she was struck by a vehicle on Whitemud Drive over the weekend. Continue reading
WHL Roundup: Monday, February 18, 2019
Dylan Myskiw stopped all 38 shots he faced as the Edmonton Oil Kings blanked the Medicine Hat Tigers 5-0 on Monday afternoon in Western Hockey League action. Continue reading
Curling a passion that now pays for Eskimos kicker Sean Whyte
By Quinn Phillips Sports Anchor/Reporter
Edmonton Eskimos kicker Sean Whyte got a part-time job this football off-season. He’s the assistant manager at Edmonton’s Thistle Curling Club. Continue reading
City seeks input on Edmonton’s parking policy around new businesses, homes
The City of Edmonton is asking the public to weigh in on how much on-site parking should be available at new homes and businesses. Continue reading
Team Alberta mittens garner mixed reviews at Canada Winter Games
By Lisa MacGregor Sports/News Reporter and Anchor
The mittens Team Alberta athletes are wearing at the Canada Winter Games this year are making a bold statement. Continue reading