‘Lovely morning in the apocalypse’: Edmonton wakes up to orange, smoky sky
Alberta legislature wading pool closed until further notice
Debate over Wood Buffalo UNESCO site politicized: scientists
Man arrested in attempted sexual assault investigation near Edmonton
More B.C. wildfire smoke prompts Alberta-wide air quality advisory
ASIRT investigating fatal crash involving RCMP on Sherwood Park Freeway
Jean Swanson among 7 protesters given a week in jail for violating Trans Mountain injunction
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
A dozen people have now been handed jail time for violating the injunction. Continue reading
Danielle Smith: Humboldt GoFundMe litigation tests donors’ patience
The GoFundMe campaign appeal seemed simple enough. Continue reading
Quebec government offers $863M to agriculture sector to mitigate impact of U.S. tariffs
The plan would provide direct financial aid to some companies affected by the tariffs and would support investments to improve productivity, worker training and boost market diversification. Continue reading
Wildfire emergency spurs WestJet, Air Canada to offer ‘flexible’ flight options for some B.C. passengers
WestJet also advised that travellers to and from the B.C. cities check their flight status before heading to the airport. Continue reading
Fort Edmonton Park suspends animal activities after horse-drawn carriage tips over
By Sarah Kraus Reporter
A horse-drawn carriage tipped over with passengers on-board at Fort Edmonton Park on Wednesday, sending six people to hospital. Continue reading
Expectation to be online 24/7 for work can cause anxiety, burnout: experts
How many of you are told to stay “online” after work hours? Continue reading
Photos, videos of the 2018 wildfires burning around B.C.
By Amy Judd Online News Producer
There are now 48 wildfires of note, meaning these wildfires are highly visible or pose a potential threat to public safety. Continue reading
11-year-old boy dies in tractor accident in southern Alberta
By Malika Karim Videographer
Mounties say no criminal charges are pending. Continue reading
Germany approves 3rd gender option, allows people to register as ‘diverse’
In November, the Federal Constitutional Court decided that people must be allowed to be entered in records as neither male nor female. Continue reading
Vehicle crashes into Sherwood Park Safeway
Police responded to reports of a vehicle purposefully driving into the Safeway entrance located on Sherwood Drive early Wednesday morning. Continue reading
Alberta man charged with impaired driving causing death
An Alberta man is facing charges in connection to a fatal collision in early June. Continue reading
German lifeguards say phones to blame for recent drownings. Safety experts aren’t so sure
While distracted parents and guardians can be a risk, the Canadian Red Cross says there’s no research to specifically link phone use to drownings. Continue reading
Interim GoFundMe payments in Humboldt Broncos crash approved by judge
More than $15.2 million was donated to the GoFundMe campaign created after the Humboldt Broncos bus crash. Continue reading
Final farewells for ‘daddy’s little princess’ amid Alberta RCMP investigation
By Tracy Nagai Reporter
People gathered on Wednesday to their final goodbyes to two-year-old Brielle Morrison who died under mysterious circumstances. Continue reading
Laxative abuse is the eating disorder that’s rarely talked about
We talk openly about anorexia and bulimia, but why is laxative abuse so shameful and secretive? Continue reading
B.C. declares provincial state of emergency due to wildfires
By Amy Judd Online News Producer
This state of emergency will be in place for 14 days but may be extended or rescinded as necessary. Continue reading
Here’s how to turn off Google’s other tracking feature that you didn’t know about
Many were surprised Monday by another little-known Google feature that tracks their location,. Here’s how to turn it off. Continue reading
Here’s the fake news Saudi Arabia is playing about Canada
Saudi Arabia’s state-owned television network has falsely claimed that Canada imprisoned several individuals over “freedom of opinion,” including psychologist Jordan Peterson. Continue reading
Sarah Sanders sorry for false claim that Donald Trump created more jobs for African-Americans than Obama
It was a rare admission of fault for an administration that frequently skews data and overstates economic gains. Continue reading
Saskatchewan woman has finger ripped off at West Edmonton Mall water park
A Saskatchewan woman says she lost a finger after her ring got caught on a waterslide at the West Edmonton Mall water park. Continue reading
Jean Swanson among 7 protesters given a week in jail for violating Trans Mountain injunction
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
A dozen people have now been handed jail time for violating the injunction. Continue reading
Danielle Smith: Humboldt GoFundMe litigation tests donors’ patience
The GoFundMe campaign appeal seemed simple enough. Continue reading
Wildfire smoke forces Edmonton Eskimos to move practice indoors, threatens Saturday’s game
By Kirby Bourne Digital Content Coordinator
The smoke in Edmonton got so bad Wednesday afternoon that the Edmonton Eskimos needed to move their practice indoors. Now there are concerns that if conditions don’t improve, Saturday’s game against the Montreal Alouettes may get cancelled. Continue reading
Wildfire emergency spurs WestJet, Air Canada to offer ‘flexible’ flight options for some B.C. passengers
WestJet also advised that travellers to and from the B.C. cities check their flight status before heading to the airport. Continue reading
Fort Edmonton Park suspends animal activities after horse-drawn carriage tips over
By Sarah Kraus Reporter
A horse-drawn carriage tipped over with passengers on-board at Fort Edmonton Park on Wednesday, sending six people to hospital. Continue reading
Photos, videos of the 2018 wildfires burning around B.C.
By Amy Judd Online News Producer
There are now 48 wildfires of note, meaning these wildfires are highly visible or pose a potential threat to public safety. Continue reading
11-year-old boy dies in tractor accident in southern Alberta
By Malika Karim Videographer
Mounties say no criminal charges are pending. Continue reading
Alberta legislature wading pool closed until further notice
By Kirby Bourne Digital Content Coordinator
The pool affected is the northernmost pool that has various levels, multiple waterfalls and the bridge running over it. Continue reading
Vehicle crashes into Sherwood Park Safeway
Police responded to reports of a vehicle purposefully driving into the Safeway entrance located on Sherwood Drive early Wednesday morning. Continue reading
Alberta man charged with impaired driving causing death
An Alberta man is facing charges in connection to a fatal collision in early June. Continue reading
Interim GoFundMe payments in Humboldt Broncos crash approved by judge
More than $15.2 million was donated to the GoFundMe campaign created after the Humboldt Broncos bus crash. Continue reading
Final farewells for ‘daddy’s little princess’ amid Alberta RCMP investigation
By Tracy Nagai Reporter
People gathered on Wednesday to their final goodbyes to two-year-old Brielle Morrison who died under mysterious circumstances. Continue reading
Man arrested in attempted sexual assault investigation near Edmonton
An Alberta man was arrested Tuesday night for an alleged attempted sexual assault near Edmonton. Continue reading
Debate over Wood Buffalo UNESCO site politicized: scientists
Two prominent water scientists say a debate over Canada’s largest national park has become politicized and industrial development is being blamed for changes it didn’t cause. Continue reading
Edmonton police say missing 10-year-old girl has been found safe
By Kirby Bourne Digital Content Coordinator
Jathiya Okyere was last seen in the area of 136 Avenue and 38 street on Tuesday morning. Continue reading
ASIRT investigating fatal crash involving RCMP on Sherwood Park Freeway
A man died when a vehicle crashed after fleeing from Strathcona County RCMP just east of Edmonton, and now the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team is investigating. Continue reading
‘Lovely morning in the apocalypse’: Edmonton wakes up to orange, smoky sky
You’d be forgiven for thinking you’d woken up in a nuclear wasteland on Wednesday in Edmonton, where the sky was an eerie orange hue due to thick wildfire smoke that has drifted in from B.C. Continue reading
RCMP investigate after 62-year-old man shot in northwest Alberta campground
A 62-year-old man was taken to hospital early Tuesday morning after he was shot at a campground in northwest Alberta, according to police. Continue reading
FireBoss airplane crashes while fighting blaze southeast of Grand Forks in Washington state
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
A pilot of a fixed-wing wildfire suppression aircraft survived a crash Tuesday afternoon in Washington state. Continue reading
Canadian respiratory therapy grads frustrated over licensing exam delay, mixed messages
By Albert Delitala Digital Journalist
Hundreds of recent respiratory therapy graduates from across the country have been left frustrated following a delay with their licensing exam and what they say are mixed messages from the company involved, according to a graduate of the program at Edmonton’s Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT). Continue reading
You’re invited! Farmers open their doors for Alberta Open Farm Days
By Margeaux Maron Community Reporter
For the sixth year in a row, Alberta Open Farm Days is helping to bridge the gap between agricultural producers and the public by allowing people in to explore the province’s production facilities. Continue reading
B.C. Bigfoot lawsuit a big waste of time, critics say
“If this goes to trial… then we’re going to smoke these guys. I have DNA. How can you defend against that?” Continue reading
Does Edmonton’s High Level Bridge still have life in her?
By Scott Johnston Reporter
Talk of where else to run an LRT line, besides Whyte Avenue, has got Edmonton city planners rethinking what to do with the iconic High Level Bridge. Continue reading
Calgary woman finding her inner warrior and inspiring others to find theirs
By Deb Matejicka Community Reporter
Calgary’s Makrina Morozowski learned at an early age how to overcome the obstacles presented by cerebral palsy by following one simple rule. Now she wants others to learn how they too can overcome life’s challenges. Continue reading
Woman reportedly shot by pellet gun in Mill Woods
By Kim Smith Reporter
Edmonton police officers were searching for a man armed with a pellet gun Tuesday after receiving reports that a woman had randomly been shot. Continue reading
