Trans Mountain pipeline still top priority for feds despite deadline extension: transport minister
Edmonton marijuana supporters celebrate 4-20 for first time since legalization
Alberta man dies after collision during snowmobile race at B.C. ski resort
Brush fire in northeast Edmonton comes close to homes
Edmonton crash claims life of motorcycle driver
Litter from Edmonton homeless encampments an ongoing issue, say residents, city staff
Cochrane X Games athlete lands world’s 1st snowbike BASE jump
“It was definitely the craziest thing I’ve ever done,” the three-time X Games medallist said on Sunday. Continue reading
Sherwood Park woman reviving Ukrainian Easter egg tradition
By Sarah Kraus Reporter
“I’ve taken it for granted that everybody just knew how to do this. I never thought it was special so it’s been exciting to see this ancient form of art kind of resurging.” Continue reading
‘It was panic mode’: Witness describes aftermath of Sri Lankan bomb attacks
Bhanuka Harischandra was running a little late for his meeting Sunday. As a car carrying him pulled into the back entrance of the luxury Shangri-La Hotel in Sri Lanka’s capital of Colombo, he realized something was wrong. Continue reading
Alberta FARRM animal sanctuary receives $10K donation following deadly barn fire
The Farm Animal Rescue and Rehoming Movement received a sizable donation to help the non-profit organization recover from a devastating barn fire. Continue reading
St. Albert group holds spring cleaning event on Easter Sunday
Organizers provided bags and gloves, and volunteers did the rest, cleaning areas of their choosing in St. Albert. Continue reading
New Mexico man arrested at U.S. border, charged with being a felon in possession of firearms
Larry Mitchell Hopkins, 69, also was accused of impersonating a police officer in Oregon’s Klamath County in 2006 and claimed to be a fugitive bounty hunter, the Santa Fe New Mexican reported Sunday. Continue reading
Easter event at Edmonton’s Muttart Conservatory a big hit with families
The Easter party featured bunnies from the Edmonton Valley Zoo and a scavenger hunt that aimed to get children to explore all the features of the conservatory. Continue reading
3 mountaineers found dead after avalanche in Banff National Park
On April 17, three mountaineers who attempted to climb the east face of Howse Peak in the Icefields Parkway were reported overdue, Parks Canada said. Continue reading
Healthy Leonard leads Raptors over Magic
ORLANDO, Fla. – At this time last year, Kawhi Leonard was rehabilitating a serious injury and barely watching the playoffs. His fragmented season was over. His basketball future was uncertain. Continue reading
WHL Roundup: Saturday, April 20, 2019
The Edmonton Oil Kings tied their Eastern Conference Final series with the Prince Albert Raiders at 1-1 with a 4-3 overtime victory on Saturday. Continue reading
Okotoks toddler back home after surviving rare multiple-organ transplant
By Carolyn Kury de Castillo Reporter
The family’s days are now filled with hospital visits and plenty of blood work, but they say every day at home is a gift. Continue reading
WATCH: Global National – April 21
Watch the full broadcast of Global National with Dawna Friesen Continue reading
Death of 9-year-old Syrian girl raises alarm bells among mental health advocates
By Jayme Doll Anchor
The death of Amal Alshteiwi is raising serious concern among those who work with young newcomers who may be suffering from trauma. Continue reading
Man critically injured in avalanche near Lake Louise dies in hospital: Parks Canada
One person was critically injured in an avalanche in Yoho National Park on Saturday and later died in a Calgary hospital, Parks Canada said. Continue reading
Smoak nabbed after Laureano overthrow, but Jays sweep A’s
OAKLAND, Calif. – The Oakland Athletics caught Justin Smoak early, ending a wild sequence that began with another eye-popping play by centre fielder Ramon Laureano. Continue reading
3 mountaineers found dead after avalanche in Banff National Park
On April 17, three mountaineers who attempted to climb the east face of Howse Peak in the Icefields Parkway were reported overdue, Parks Canada said. Continue reading
Cochrane X Games athlete lands world’s 1st snowbike BASE jump
“It was definitely the craziest thing I’ve ever done,” the three-time X Games medallist said on Sunday. Continue reading
Canadian killed in Mexico; Global Affairs assisting family
Local media report that a 70-year-old Canadian man was found dead in an apartment in the city of Progreso, in Yucatan state, on Friday morning. Continue reading
290 dead in Sri Lanka bombings; no reports of Canadians affected
At least 207 people were killed and hundreds more injured in eight blasts that rocked churches and hotels in and just outside Sri Lanka’s capital on Easter Sunday, officials said. Continue reading
‘It was panic mode’: Witness describes aftermath of Sri Lankan bomb attacks
Bhanuka Harischandra was running a little late for his meeting Sunday. As a car carrying him pulled into the back entrance of the luxury Shangri-La Hotel in Sri Lanka’s capital of Colombo, he realized something was wrong. Continue reading
Cochrane X Games athlete lands world’s 1st snowbike BASE jump
“It was definitely the craziest thing I’ve ever done,” the three-time X Games medallist said on Sunday. Continue reading
Sherwood Park woman reviving Ukrainian Easter egg tradition
By Sarah Kraus Reporter
“I’ve taken it for granted that everybody just knew how to do this. I never thought it was special so it’s been exciting to see this ancient form of art kind of resurging.” Continue reading
Alberta FARRM animal sanctuary receives $10K donation following deadly barn fire
The Farm Animal Rescue and Rehoming Movement received a sizable donation to help the non-profit organization recover from a devastating barn fire. Continue reading
St. Albert group holds spring cleaning event on Easter Sunday
Organizers provided bags and gloves, and volunteers did the rest, cleaning areas of their choosing in St. Albert. Continue reading
Easter event at Edmonton’s Muttart Conservatory a big hit with families
The Easter party featured bunnies from the Edmonton Valley Zoo and a scavenger hunt that aimed to get children to explore all the features of the conservatory. Continue reading
3 mountaineers found dead after avalanche in Banff National Park
On April 17, three mountaineers who attempted to climb the east face of Howse Peak in the Icefields Parkway were reported overdue, Parks Canada said. Continue reading
WHL Roundup: Saturday, April 20, 2019
The Edmonton Oil Kings tied their Eastern Conference Final series with the Prince Albert Raiders at 1-1 with a 4-3 overtime victory on Saturday. Continue reading
Trans Mountain pipeline still top priority for feds despite deadline extension: transport minister
“It’s probably our number one priority as a government at the moment,” said Transport Minister Marc Garneau. Continue reading
Okotoks toddler back home after surviving rare multiple-organ transplant
By Carolyn Kury de Castillo Reporter
The family’s days are now filled with hospital visits and plenty of blood work, but they say every day at home is a gift. Continue reading
Alberta man dies after collision during snowmobile race at B.C. ski resort
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The man was taking part in the Western Canada Hillcross Tour at Sun Peaks Resort, which has now been cancelled. Continue reading
Death of 9-year-old Syrian girl raises alarm bells among mental health advocates
By Jayme Doll Anchor
The death of Amal Alshteiwi is raising serious concern among those who work with young newcomers who may be suffering from trauma. Continue reading
Brush fire in northeast Edmonton comes close to homes
Crews were called to the area of Hooper Crescent near Victoria Trail around 2:30 p.m. because of a brush fire in the Kennedale Ravine. Continue reading
Edmonton marijuana supporters celebrate 4-20 for first time since legalization
Attendance was down for Edmonton’s first 4-20 event since the legalization of marijuana in Canada. Continue reading
Man critically injured in avalanche near Lake Louise dies in hospital: Parks Canada
One person was critically injured in an avalanche in Yoho National Park on Saturday and later died in a Calgary hospital, Parks Canada said. Continue reading
Litter from Edmonton homeless encampments an ongoing issue, say residents, city staff
The City of Edmonton said crews have cleaned up 2,800 homeless encampments since last year. Continue reading
Edmonton crash claims life of motorcycle driver
The RCMP said a man was killed in a single-motorcycle collision in east Edmonton on Saturday morning. Continue reading
Six months after legalization, high prices and supply issues boost illicit pot market
It has been six months since Canada became the first industrialized country to legalize recreational cannabis, in a bid to stamp out the illicit market, but the price gap between legal and illicit marijuana appears to be widening, according to Statistics Canada. Continue reading
Full-length feature film entirely shot in Edmonton to debut next week
A full-length feature film shot entirely in Edmonton, with nearly its entire cast and crew also from the city, is set to debut at the Garneau Theatre next week. Continue reading
WHL Roundup: Friday, April 19, 2019
Owen Hardy had a goal and two assists as the Vancouver Giants opened their Western Hockey League third-round series against the Spokane Chiefs with a 4-1 victory on Friday. Continue reading
1 killed, 2 injured in fiery collision northeast of Edmonton
A man was killed and two women were injured in a fiery two-vehicle crash northeast of Edmonton on Thursday afternoon. Continue reading
Edmonton basketball player Ben Krikke taking his talents to NCAA
By Kevin Karius Sports Anchor
Ben Krikke, who starred at Jasper Place High School, is heading stateside to play NCAA basketball at Valparaiso University in Indiana. Continue reading
Elections Alberta releases unofficial results; voter turnout comes in at 71%
Unofficial results of Tuesday’s provincial election were released Friday afternoon and show the United Conservative Party with 63 seats and Alberta’s NDP with 24 seats. Continue reading
Edmonton Food Bank low on donations, demand still high: ‘People are struggling’
If you compare the first quarter of 2019 with the first quarter of 2018, the food bank is down about 30,000 kilograms of public food donations. Continue reading
CNOOC fined $450,000 for blast that killed 2 men at Long Lake facility
The company formerly known as Nexen Energy has been fined $450,000 after pleading guilty to charges in the 2016 deaths of two workers near Fort McMurray. Continue reading
Alberta NDP candidate in Edmonton-South West concedes, giving UCP 1st seat in city
The NDP candidate for Edmonton-South West conceded Friday, meaning the UCP will likely have at least one MLA from Edmonton in the Alberta legislature. Continue reading