Northern Alberta crash causes sulphur leak
Edmonton physiotherapist suffers serious injuries in Whitemud Drive crash
7 children killed in Halifax house fire, 2 adults sent to hospital
Long lines as Edmonton Oilers hold autograph session at West Edmonton Mall
Team Alberta mittens garner mixed reviews at Canada Winter Games
Concerns about sign pollution coming to an Edmonton neighbourhood
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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
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
‘The Dirt’ trailer: Mötley Crüe biopic chronicles rock band’s debauchery
The long-awaited film hits Netflix on March 22, 2019. 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
‘Measles is a highly contagious disease’: Health officials remind Canadians to get shot updated
The Public Health Agency of Canada has issued a statement aimed at reminding Canadians that measles is a serious and highly contagious disease and that getting vaccinated is the best protection. 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
Man who beat homeless man to death in B.C. arrested in Alberta
By Klaudia Van Emmerik Anchor/Reporter
RCMP in Prince George say a man who was wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for being unlawfully at large has now been arrested in Alberta. Continue reading
Joe Anglim, ‘Survivor’ contestant, on returning to the show for third time
Fan-favourite Joe Anglim also appeared on ‘Survivor: Worlds Apart’ and ‘Survivor: Cambodia.’ Continue reading
‘Making this up:’ Study says oilsands assessments marred by weak science
Standardized oilsands assessments would be faster, cheaper and more likely to produce a clear picture of what’s happening in northern Alberta, UBC biology professor Adam Ford suggests. Continue reading
Calgary surgeon undergoes experimental spinal surgery after freak accident
Dr. Richi Gill was involved in a freak accident on a boogie board during a family vacation in Hawaii one year ago. Continue reading
Netflix cancels Marvel shows ‘Jessica Jones’ and ‘The Punisher’
This comes after Netflix had already cancelled ‘Luke Cage,’ ‘The Defenders,’ ‘Iron Fist’ and ‘Daredevil.’ Continue reading
Grande Prairie man charged with murder in weekend death
A Grande Prairie man has been charged with murder in connection to a death in the northern Alberta city over the weekend. Continue reading
Extreme cold warning ends across Alberta
An extreme cold warning was lifted for Edmonton and other parts Alberta on Monday morning, several hours after being issued. Continue reading
Roger Stone’s bail may be revoked after Instagram post showing judge, crosshairs
A federal judge has ordered Roger Stone to appear in court to consider whether to revoke his bail after the Trump confidant posted a photo on Instagram showing the judge and crosshairs. Continue reading
Trudeau government leaks support in wake of SNC-Lavalin, Wilson-Raybould matter: Ipsos poll
By David Akin Chief Political Correspondent
A new poll, providing exclusively to Global News, finds Trudeau’s Liberals have fallen back of Andrew Scheer’s Conservatives in the wake of one of the worst political crises to bedevil the government since taking office. Continue reading
7 children killed in Halifax house fire, 2 adults sent to hospital
By Rebecca Lau Reporter
Neighbours say the family has seven children, ranging in age from three months to 17-years-old. Continue reading
Upskirting victim launches website to flag hidden cameras across Toronto
By Kamil Karamali Reporter
It’s a personal mission for Sydney Eatz, who said she was a victim of upskirting two years ago — and didn’t know it until she found a video of herself online. Continue reading
Montrealer using Smart car to plow snow in Saint-Henri
By Felicia Parrillo Reporter
One Montreal resident has come up with a clever and unique solution to remove the snow around his condo building. Continue reading
Justin Trudeau’s top adviser Gerald Butts resigns amid SNC-Lavalin affair
Justin Trudeau’s principal secretary, Gerald Butts, has resigned amid allegations that the Prime Minister’s Office interfered to prevent criminal prosecution of SNC-Lavalin. 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
Concerns about sign pollution coming to an Edmonton neighbourhood
By Vinesh Pratap Reporter
In the coming months, construction crews will be moving in to the tree-lined Strathcona/Mill Creek community and one resident is worried about the “pollution” that will be left behind. Continue reading
Long lines as Edmonton Oilers hold autograph session at West Edmonton Mall
The autograph signing comes as the Edmonton Oilers sit in third-last place in the NHL, having lost 10 of their last 11 games. Continue reading
Man who beat homeless man to death in B.C. arrested in Alberta
By Klaudia Van Emmerik Anchor/Reporter
RCMP in Prince George say a man who was wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for being unlawfully at large has now been arrested in Alberta. Continue reading
Convoy of hundreds of trucks rally in Ottawa to protest federal oil policies
Hundreds of semi-trailers, pickup trucks, cars and buses rolled into Ottawa Tuesday, to protest the federal government’s policies on the oil industry. Continue reading
‘Making this up:’ Study says oilsands assessments marred by weak science
Standardized oilsands assessments would be faster, cheaper and more likely to produce a clear picture of what’s happening in northern Alberta, UBC biology professor Adam Ford suggests. Continue reading
Calgary surgeon undergoes experimental spinal surgery after freak accident
Dr. Richi Gill was involved in a freak accident on a boogie board during a family vacation in Hawaii one year ago. Continue reading
Grande Prairie man charged with murder in weekend death
A Grande Prairie man has been charged with murder in connection to a death in the northern Alberta city over the weekend. Continue reading
Extreme cold warning ends across Alberta
An extreme cold warning was lifted for Edmonton and other parts Alberta on Monday morning, several hours after being issued. Continue reading
Small Alberta village honours founding families for Black History Month
By Deb Matejicka Community Reporter
Alberta officially recognized Black History Month for the first time in 2017 but the folks in Breton have been celebrating their founding families annually since the mid-90s. Continue reading
WHL Roundup: Sunday, February 17, 2019
PORTLAND, Ore. – Joachim Blichfeld added to his league-leading numbers with three goals and an assist as the Portland Winterhawks beat the Seattle Thunderbirds 5-2 on Sunday in Western Hockey League action. Continue reading
Alberta’s education minister calls Kenney deceitful on school curriculum review
Eggen spoke a day after Kenney said in a speech that if his United Conservatives win the spring election they will take action on what they see as NDP worldview seeping into the curriculum review. Continue reading
City of Edmonton hands out more violation tickets for tobacco than cannabis
By Julia Wong Digital Broadcast Journalist
In the four months that cannabis has been legal, Edmonton bylaw officers have only given out three violation tickets for cannabis smoking compared to 73 tickets for tobacco smoking. Continue reading
Avalanche control remains top priority at southern Alberta ski resort
By Chris Chacon Videographer
An avalanche buried a pair of students near the British Columbia-Alberta border Friday but they escaped completely unscathed. Continue reading
Lesley Miller, whose marriage overcame brutal Edmonton attack, passes away
Lesley Miller died unexpectedly on Valentine’s Day, two-and-a-half years after her husband Dougald Miller passed away. Continue reading
Alberta missionaries among the Canadians heading home from riot-stricken Haiti
The Canadians trapped in Haiti have included missionaries, medical personnel, tourists and students. Many have been slowly making their way to the airport. Continue reading
Ottawa could wait until summer to make final Trans Mountain decision
Cabinet won’t decide the pipeline’s fate until a new round of consultations with Indigenous communities is completed. Continue reading
Man, 48, dies in Grande Prairie following altercation, RCMP investigating
A 31-year-old man was also arrested after the altercation in Grande Prairie on Saturday. Continue reading