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Humboldt Bronco who survived crash surprises supporters at Leduc hockey game
Groat Road Bridge construction work to begin Monday
118 Avenue apartment fire sends 1 to hospital
Edmonton issues tender to help rid sports fields of dandelions
Lawyer accused in Edmonton teen’s death was charged with impaired driving before
Faith leaders arrested while protesting Kinder Morgan’s pipeline expansion
“It’s time for us to stand up for the Earth, it’s time for us to say yes to life and no to the profit-making and greed involved in death.” Continue reading
Almondo Sewell ready for season number 8 with the Edmonton Eskimos
By Morley Scott Sports Anchor/Eskimos play-by-play
Its not often an eight-year CFL veteran gets to experience something new, but that’s the case for Edmonton Eskimos defensive tackle Almondo Sewell. Continue reading
Salt-seeking moose drops by B.C. man’s garage for a taste of his truck
By Amy Judd Online News Producer
The moose appears to be quite young but still stands very tall and can see over the top of the car next to it. Continue reading
‘Organized crime member’ charged with murder in 2016 targeted shootings in Edmonton, Calgary
Police believe two 2016 shootings in Calgary and Edmonton were targeted, and investigators with the Calgary Police Service, Edmonton Police Service and RCMP have been collaborating on the investigation. Continue reading
Police lay 1st-degree murder charge in rooming home homicide
Edmonton police have charged a 29-year-old man with first-degree murder in connection to a 76-year-old man’s death at a rooming home in the city’s northeast last fall. A province-wide warrant has been issued for the arrest of a second suspect. Continue reading
Allison Mack, ‘Smallville’ actor, arrested in connection with alleged sex cult
The alleged sex cult leader, Keith Raniere, was arrested in Mexico at the end of March. Continue reading
3 dead in collision northeast of Calgary: EMS
The crash involved two vehicles on Highway 9 at Range Road 271, RCMP said in a news release. The incident was reported to police around 10:11 a.m. Continue reading
3 people facing 38 charges after ‘violent’ Wetaskiwin County carjacking
By Kirby Bourne Digital Content Coordinator
In a release on Friday, police said a man called them at around 11:50 a.m. saying his vehicle was stolen by two men and a woman half an hour earlier. Continue reading
NAFTA talks: ‘Intense period’ of negotiations to continue on Tuesday
Chrystia Freeland said negotiating teams would stay in Washington over the weekend as the eight-month-old talks continue. Continue reading
Bob Layton: The tidewater is turning
The silent majority is finally speaking up, Bob Layton says. Continue reading
Tim Hortons doughnut raises $800K for Humboldt after stirring up controversy
All proceeds will go to the Humboldt Hockey Club and will be presented to team on Monday. Continue reading
5 Montreal stories guaranteed to make you smile this week: April 20
By Rachel Lau Online Producer - Quebec
One family has learned to communicate with their son, who has autism, through Disney movies. Continue reading
Alberta introduces Bill 13 to levy fines as way to resolve utility overcharges
Alberta’s energy minister has tabled a bill that would allow electricity and gas providers to be penalized for late billing and overcharging. Continue reading
Wenatchee Wild win BCHL Fred Page Cup
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
A hometown crowd in Wenatchee, Washington celebrated the BCHL Wild win in game five against the Prince George Spruce Kings Thursday night. Continue reading
Police training lags as marijuana legalization looms: documents
The number of police officers being trained to recognize and respond to signs of drug impairment on Canada’s roads hasn’t budged much over the last six months, new documents show. Continue reading
Natalie Portman pulls out of Israeli awards ceremony due to ‘distressing’ recent events
Natalie Portman “does not feel comfortable participating in any public events in Israel,” according to her representative. Continue reading
Norovirus outbreak in Canada — here’s what’s triggering the vomiting bug
Norovirus cases have risen in Canada, and it’s being linked back to raw oysters from B.C. Continue reading
Returning ISIS members pose potential chemical weapons risk to Canada: internal government documents
The issue is one of complexities facing police and security agencies preparing for the return of Canadians who traveled to Syria and Iraq to join terrorist groups. Continue reading
Lawyer accused in Edmonton teen’s death was charged with impaired driving before
By Sarah Kraus Reporter
The corporate lawyer charged with impaired driving causing death in Sunday’s fatal hit and run has been accused of drinking and driving before. Continue reading
Avicii dead: Swedish DJ dies at age 28
Avicii, whose real name was Tim Bergling, was a well-known DJ and music producer. Continue reading
Faith leaders arrested while protesting Kinder Morgan’s pipeline expansion
“It’s time for us to stand up for the Earth, it’s time for us to say yes to life and no to the profit-making and greed involved in death.” Continue reading
Almondo Sewell ready for season number 8 with the Edmonton Eskimos
By Morley Scott Sports Anchor/Eskimos play-by-play
Its not often an eight-year CFL veteran gets to experience something new, but that’s the case for Edmonton Eskimos defensive tackle Almondo Sewell. Continue reading
‘Organized crime member’ charged with murder in 2016 targeted shootings in Edmonton, Calgary
Police believe two 2016 shootings in Calgary and Edmonton were targeted, and investigators with the Calgary Police Service, Edmonton Police Service and RCMP have been collaborating on the investigation. Continue reading
Police lay 1st-degree murder charge in rooming home homicide
Edmonton police have charged a 29-year-old man with first-degree murder in connection to a 76-year-old man’s death at a rooming home in the city’s northeast last fall. A province-wide warrant has been issued for the arrest of a second suspect. Continue reading
Groat Road Bridge construction work to begin Monday
Work to refurbish the Groat Road Bridge area will begin after the Monday morning commute, when a two-kilometre stretch of road will be reduced to one lane in each direction. Continue reading
3 dead in collision northeast of Calgary: EMS
The crash involved two vehicles on Highway 9 at Range Road 271, RCMP said in a news release. The incident was reported to police around 10:11 a.m. Continue reading
3 people facing 38 charges after ‘violent’ Wetaskiwin County carjacking
By Kirby Bourne Digital Content Coordinator
In a release on Friday, police said a man called them at around 11:50 a.m. saying his vehicle was stolen by two men and a woman half an hour earlier. Continue reading
Man found dead during Edmonton house fire had been killed
The man found dead inside a northeast Edmonton townhome by firefighters earlier this week had been killed and his death is being investigated as a homicide. Continue reading
Bob Layton: The tidewater is turning
The silent majority is finally speaking up, Bob Layton says. Continue reading
Tim Hortons doughnut raises $800K for Humboldt after stirring up controversy
All proceeds will go to the Humboldt Hockey Club and will be presented to team on Monday. Continue reading
Alberta introduces Bill 13 to levy fines as way to resolve utility overcharges
Alberta’s energy minister has tabled a bill that would allow electricity and gas providers to be penalized for late billing and overcharging. Continue reading
Edmonton issues tender to help rid sports fields of dandelions
By Julia Wong Digital Broadcast Journalist
In recent years, the city’s sports fields have been overrun with dandelions. Last year, city officials said a perfect storm of a wet spring combined with hot sunny weather resulted in a severe problem on sports fields. Continue reading
118 Avenue apartment fire sends 1 to hospital
A fire early Friday morning an apartment building on 118 Avenue near 47 Street sent one person to hospital. Continue reading
Wenatchee Wild win BCHL Fred Page Cup
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
A hometown crowd in Wenatchee, Washington celebrated the BCHL Wild win in game five against the Prince George Spruce Kings Thursday night. Continue reading
Lawyer accused in Edmonton teen’s death was charged with impaired driving before
By Sarah Kraus Reporter
The corporate lawyer charged with impaired driving causing death in Sunday’s fatal hit and run has been accused of drinking and driving before. Continue reading
Humboldt Bronco who survived crash surprises supporters at Leduc hockey game
A community rink in Leduc, Alta. was filled with “Smith” jerseys on Thursday night in support of Tyler Smith, a Humboldt Bronco who survived the April 6 bus crash — and Tyler himself was there. Continue reading
Edmonton police chief to share U-Haul attack experience with NFL execs
By Scott Johnston Reporter
Police Chief Rod Knecht will meet with NFL executives to share with them the experiences of the Edmonton Police Service on the night the U-Haul attack started outside Commonwealth Stadium. Continue reading
‘Free the beer’ ruling proves Alberta can’t stop gas from flowing into B.C.: David Eby
“The court specifically noted that provinces are not allowed to impose tariffs or rules like tariffs to punish other provinces,” David Eby said. Continue reading
4 Edmonton cheerleaders set for world championship
By Quinn Phillips Sports Anchor/Reporter
Perfect Storm Athletics is not only sending four athletes to compete for Team Canada, its junior team has also been selected to represent the country at the World Championships in Florida. Continue reading
Hunter Brothers deliver touching tribute to Humboldt Broncos
By Shallima Maharaj Digital Broadcast Journalist
Saskatchewan’s Hunter Brothers will be heading home to take part in a tribute concert to the Humboldt Broncos. The country group opens up about their personal connection to Canadian hockey. Continue reading
Report finds Edmonton’s composter building cannot be saved
By Scott Johnston Reporter
Now that city councillors know the compost building can’t be saved, they have a lot of questions about what to do next. They’ll find out at the utilities committee on Monday. Continue reading
Alberta auditor general calls for long-term financial forecasts as oil revenue slides
In his farewell report, Merwan Saher says enormous oil revenues, such as have been enjoyed by Alberta in the past, can be a double-edged sword. Continue reading
Calls for highway roundabouts get louder in wake of Humboldt bus crash
By Fletcher Kent Reporter
The U.S.-based Transportation Research Board found building highway roundabouts reduces fatalities by 90 per cent, injuries by 80 per cent and total collisions by 40 per cent. Continue reading
Melting snow and flooding closes over 60 roads in southern Alberta
There’s a lot of snow melting fast and it’s causing flooding issues for many southern Alberta communities, including Taber and Vulcan. Continue reading
How to support a grieving teen
By Laurel Gregory Reporter
Registered Psychologist Ashley Mielke says like adults, teens experience grief in their own individual way, but parents can support them by giving them the tools to navigate the pain. Continue reading
