Edmonton man dies after inhaling walnut particles used in sandblasting
Houses north of Edmonton evacuated after train carrying crude oil derails
Liberals hitting diabetes patients with tax grab, Conservatives and health groups say
Alberta researcher says climate change contributes to ‘more extreme’ wildfires
Edmonton Eskimos come from behind to beat B.C. Lions 35-29 in OT
Edmonton Oilers surrender late goal and fall in Philly
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets police officer injured in Edmonton vehicle attacks
Mutilated cow found dead northeast of Edmonton
The animal was found with three separate openings on its body, none of which were caused by animals, police said. Continue reading
Amazon says 238 places vying to host company’s 2nd headquarters
Amazon said the proposals came from 43 U.S. states, as well as Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico, three Mexican states and six Canadian provinces. Continue reading
South Korea’s Olympic organizers downplay concern over North Korea tensions
South Korea’s Olympic organizers played down concern over ongoing tensions with North Korea on Monday and also said that work has been completed on all venues for the 2018 Pyeongchang Games. Continue reading
Wrestler Davey Boy Smith Jr. rescues woman hanging from Calgary bridge
British-Canadian professional wrestler Davey Boy Smith Jr. is crediting his “years of grappling” for helping him save a woman hanging from a Calgary bridge. Continue reading
Police charge mother’s boyfriend with murder in death of Alberta toddler
A 35-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection to the death of a toddler in northeastern Alberta. Continue reading
Justin Bieber got a full-body tattoo, and fans don’t know how to feel
Justin Bieber has a new tattoo that covers his whole torso, much to the dismay of some Beliebers. Continue reading
Woman killed in northwest Edmonton collision after ‘Curb the Danger’ call
At around 7:50 a.m., police received a call to their “Curb the Danger” tip line about a driver in the area of Anthony Henday Drive and 184 Street. Continue reading
Federal byelection west of Edmonton in Sturgeon River-Parkland underway
A federal byelection is taking place Monday in the riding of Sturgeon River-Parkland, which was vacated by longtime Conservative politician Rona Ambrose. Continue reading
Kelly Knight Craft starts new job as Trump’s U.S. ambassador to Canada
Knight Craft is a philanthropist and powerful donor to the Republican party, whose husband is a wealthy Kentucky coal magnate. Continue reading
Teen facing charges after 8 people punched at Edmonton McDonald’s
A 19-year-old man is facing charges after eight people were attacked Saturday afternoon inside a McDonald’s restaurant in the Kingsway area. Continue reading
Peter Watts: Home care a growing concern
By Peter Watts Radio host
Linda Silas, the president of the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions, speaks about the growing demand for home care. Continue reading
Child’s body found in search for missing 3-year-old Texas girl forced to stand outside alone as punishment
Police in Texas have found the body of a small child during the search for a missing three-year-old who was forced to stand outside alone at night as punishment for not drinking her milk. Continue reading
Wind warning covers most of southern Alberta
Just days after powerful winds resulted in destructive wildfires in parts of southern Alberta, most of the southern part of the province was once again under a wind warning on Sunday. Continue reading
Freezing rain warnings lifted for areas near Edmonton
Environment Canada had issued a freezing rain warning for a number of areas in central Alberta on Sunday morning, warning drivers and pedestrians of roads becoming icy and slippery. Continue reading
Russian journalist in coma after being stabbed in throat by unidentified attacker
Tatyana Felgenhauer is best known for co-hosting a popular morning radio show. Continue reading
Edmonton man dies after inhaling walnut particles used in sandblasting
By Sarah Kraus Reporter
The family of a man who died from his nut allergy while inspecting an Edmonton fire hall wants to warn others about the dangers of airborne nut particles in places you wouldn’t expect. Continue reading
Liberals hitting diabetes patients with tax grab, Conservatives and health groups say
Health groups joined forces with the Conservative opposition to accuse the Liberal government of trying to raise tax revenue on the backs of vulnerable diabetics. Continue reading
Houses north of Edmonton evacuated after train carrying crude oil derails
People forced to leave their homes because of a train derailment north of Edmonton could begin returning home after 7 p.m., Sturgeon County officials said Sunday evening. Continue reading
Child’s body found in search for missing 3-year-old Texas girl forced to stand outside alone as punishment
Police in Texas have found the body of a small child during the search for a missing three-year-old who was forced to stand outside alone at night as punishment for not drinking her milk. Continue reading
ISIS killed at least 128 people in Syrian town before army recaptured it, watchdog says
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said on Monday that Islamic State killed at least 128 people in a Syrian town in central Homs over a three-week period before the Syrian army recaptured it on Saturday. Continue reading
Mutilated cow found dead northeast of Edmonton
The animal was found with three separate openings on its body, none of which were caused by animals, police said. Continue reading
Amazon says 238 places vying to host company’s 2nd headquarters
Amazon said the proposals came from 43 U.S. states, as well as Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico, three Mexican states and six Canadian provinces. Continue reading
Wrestler Davey Boy Smith Jr. rescues woman hanging from Calgary bridge
British-Canadian professional wrestler Davey Boy Smith Jr. is crediting his “years of grappling” for helping him save a woman hanging from a Calgary bridge. Continue reading
Police charge mother’s boyfriend with murder in death of Alberta toddler
A 35-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection to the death of a toddler in northeastern Alberta. Continue reading
Woman killed in northwest Edmonton collision after ‘Curb the Danger’ call
At around 7:50 a.m., police received a call to their “Curb the Danger” tip line about a driver in the area of Anthony Henday Drive and 184 Street. Continue reading
Federal byelection west of Edmonton in Sturgeon River-Parkland underway
A federal byelection is taking place Monday in the riding of Sturgeon River-Parkland, which was vacated by longtime Conservative politician Rona Ambrose. Continue reading
Teen facing charges after 8 people punched at Edmonton McDonald’s
A 19-year-old man is facing charges after eight people were attacked Saturday afternoon inside a McDonald’s restaurant in the Kingsway area. Continue reading
Human remains found along Bow River
RCMP are investigating the discovery of human remains found along the Bow River. Continue reading
Edmonton man dies after inhaling walnut particles used in sandblasting
By Sarah Kraus Reporter
The family of a man who died from his nut allergy while inspecting an Edmonton fire hall wants to warn others about the dangers of airborne nut particles in places you wouldn’t expect. Continue reading
Houses north of Edmonton evacuated after train carrying crude oil derails
People forced to leave their homes because of a train derailment north of Edmonton could begin returning home after 7 p.m., Sturgeon County officials said Sunday evening. Continue reading
Peter Watts: Home care a growing concern
By Peter Watts Radio host
Linda Silas, the president of the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions, speaks about the growing demand for home care. Continue reading
Wind warning covers most of southern Alberta
Just days after powerful winds resulted in destructive wildfires in parts of southern Alberta, most of the southern part of the province was once again under a wind warning on Sunday. Continue reading
Freezing rain warnings lifted for areas near Edmonton
Environment Canada had issued a freezing rain warning for a number of areas in central Alberta on Sunday morning, warning drivers and pedestrians of roads becoming icy and slippery. Continue reading
Evacuation order lifted for Fernie homes near site of fatal ammonia leak
By Jon Azpiri Online News Producer
55 homes were evacuated from the immediate area around the Fernie Memorial Arena after the leak claimed three lives. Continue reading
Alberta researcher says climate change contributes to ‘more extreme’ wildfires
Climate change didn’t directly cause major wildfires in Alberta and British Columbia this year but it did contribute to their extreme nature, says a University of Alberta researcher. Continue reading
Healthy approach to Halloween being embraced by some Canadian communities
The gleeful “trick or treat” that children shout when they call at houses on Halloween is getting a healthier response in some cities across Canada. Continue reading
Edmonton Eskimos come from behind to beat B.C. Lions 35-29 in OT
Rallying to erase a 16-point deficit, the Edmonton Eskimos defeated the B.C. Lions 35-29 in an overtime comeback on Saturday night. Continue reading
Charges laid after taxi stolen at gunpoint
By Kerry McAthey Radio Anchor/Reporter
Cold Lake RCMP have arrested and charged a 24-year-old B.C. man in relation to an armed robbery. Continue reading
B.C. ice rink where 3 people died remains closed due to safety concerns
A total of 95 people who live around the Fernie Memorial Arena were forced from their homes for safety reasons and are being put up in a local hotel. Continue reading
Woman dies after being hit in west Edmonton crosswalk: police
A 70-year-old woman who was hit by a car in a marked crosswalk earlier this month has died of her injuries, police said on Saturday. Continue reading
Funeral held for Edmonton pastor’s wife killed in Saskatchewan crash
The family of an Edmonton woman who was killed along with two others in a crash in Saskatchewan last month was remembered as a “loving and caring person” at a funeral on Saturday. Continue reading
Mainstreet’s future with Postmedia uncertain after botched Calgary election poll
The relationship between Mainstreet Research and Postmedia is on hold after a botched Calgary election poll and media firestorm. Continue reading
Edmonton Oilers surrender late goal and fall in Philly
The Flyers scored late to beat the Oilers on Saturday. Continue reading
Firefighters battle ‘pretty significant’ blaze at hockey rink northeast of Edmonton
An investigation is underway to determine what caused a “pretty significant” fire at a hockey rink in Fort Saskatchewan on Friday night, according to fire officials. Continue reading
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets police officer injured in Edmonton vehicle attacks
A little over three weeks after Edmontonians lived through a chaotic night involving two vehicle attacks, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was in Alberta’s capital on Saturday and met with the police officer hit by a car and then stabbed while working outside an Edmonton Eskimos game. Continue reading
