Notley, NDP seek ruling to ban UCP from voting on Bill 22
Insurance premiums jump at some Alta. condo buildings
Kenney government overhauls workplace rules for Alberta farms, small operations to be exempt
Alberta Innovates announces up to 125 layoffs over changes brought on by UCP budget
Alberta premier urges federal ministers to take province’s concerns seriously
Spirit of the West’s John Mann remembered as a ‘superb and fearless performer’
Vigil held to remember Alberta mother whose death is being investigated by Edmonton police
A mother whose death is being investigated by police, was remembered as a fun, caring and humble woman at a vigil held in northwest Edmonton on Wednesday night. Continue reading
Global fossil fuel production will soon thwart Paris Agreement climate targets, report warns
By Jeff Semple Senior Digital Broadcast Journalist
A new report estimated that global fossil fuel production by 2030 would be 120 per cent over Paris Agreement targets. Continue reading
Hong Kong university protesters remain in last holdout against police
Only a handful of protesters remain at “Poly U,” which hundreds occupied for several days, fighting pitched battles with police in the surrounding streets. Authorities have cut off the campus and are arresting anyone who comes out, at least 700 since Sunday. Continue reading
Canadian class action proposed over alleged carcinogenic herbicide
Lawyers for a group of Canadians affected by cancer they blame on exposure to a weed killer have filed three proposed class-action lawsuits against the product’s manufacturer, alleging Bayer and Monsanto knowingly endangered lives. Continue reading
Edmonton farmers work to make holiday hampers last
By Jennifer Crosby Anchor
A local food hamper program is looking to stretch donations even further by adding in fresh Alberta produce — the kind designed to weather a Canadian winter. Continue reading
U.S. Democratic debate: Presidential candidates clash, again, over ‘Medicare for All’
Wednesday’s tussle began with squabbles over a program that some Democrats worry could alienate swing voters who are wary of fully government-run health care and fear it would be extraordinarily difficult to get through Congress. Continue reading
Stollery Children’s Hospital holds toy, comfort item drive for families ahead of the holiday season
The Stollery Children’s Hospital has organized a toy and comfort item drive ahead of the holidays. Continue reading
Alberta scientist part of international discovery of ‘piece of the puzzle’ snake fossil
The discovery is the culmination of years of research and a collaboration between the University of Alberta and Universidad Maimónides in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Continue reading
Mike Babcock praised by coaching peers after being fired by Toronto Maple Leafs
“He showed me the NHL and he did a great job every day. It’s a tough time for him and his family and I certainly feel for him.” Continue reading
Alberta Review Board chairwoman resigns; says she received no government support
The chairwoman of the Alberta Review Board says she has decided to resign after months of what she characterizes as banging her head against a wall. Continue reading
Humboldt Broncos bus crash survivor takes first steps after epidural stimulation implant
Ryan Straschnitzki was paralyzed during the Humboldt Broncos bus crash. Now he is taking a few assisted steps with the help of an experimental device. Continue reading
Arizona activist accused of illegally harbouring immigrants found not guilty
A mistrial for Scott Warren was declared last June after a jury deadlocked on harbouring charges. Continue reading
Special guests from Kids With Cancer Society become Global Edmonton reporters
Five young people from the Kids With Cancer Society spent the day at Global Edmonton on Wednesday, learning what it’s like to be a reporter. Continue reading
2 First Nations in central Alberta enact bylaw to evict drug dealers
Chiefs of O’Chiese and Sunchild First Nations signed Residency and Trespass Bylaws Wednesday, giving them power to drive out illicit drug use. Continue reading
‘Everyone was in the loop’: Takeaways from 4th day of impeachment hearings
Gordon Sondland, the U.S. ambassador the EU and one of the most anticipated witnesses said “everyone was in the loop” about U.S. President Donald Trump’s push for Ukraine to announce investigations into a Ukraine gas company and the 2016 U.S. election. Continue reading
Prince Andrew to step down from public life amid Epstein scandal
Prince Andrew says he will be stepping down from public duties “for the foreseeable future.” Continue reading
‘I WANT NO QUID PRO QUO’: Trump carries large, bolded notes during impeachment inquiry
Trump’s notes, believed to have been written with a Sharpie, became an off-beat moment during an otherwise serious week of public impeachment inquiries. Continue reading
Spirit of the West’s John Mann remembered as a ‘superb and fearless performer’
The band announced Wednesday that that Mann, 57, had died following a years-long battle with early-onset Alzheimer’s. Continue reading
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Here are the stores Lowe’s is closing in Canada in the new year
Stores in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario, Quebec and Nova Scotia will be affected. Continue reading
Jon Gosselin says he’s ‘fighting to get my kids off TV’
“All she wanted was legal custody to film my kids to sustain her lifestyle and their lifestyle,” Jon Gosselin told Dr. Oz of his wife Kate and their legal battle. Continue reading
Vigil held to remember Alberta mother whose death is being investigated by Edmonton police
A mother whose death is being investigated by police, was remembered as a fun, caring and humble woman at a vigil held in northwest Edmonton on Wednesday night. Continue reading
Maas believes Eskimos on cusp of being championship-level team, wants to stay coach in Edmonton
Edmonton Eskimos’ head coach Jason Maas says he wants to keep his job and that he truly believes his football team is on the cusp of being a championship-calibre CFL team once again. Continue reading
Global fossil fuel production will soon thwart Paris Agreement climate targets, report warns
By Jeff Semple Senior Digital Broadcast Journalist
A new report estimated that global fossil fuel production by 2030 would be 120 per cent over Paris Agreement targets. Continue reading
Spirit of the West’s John Mann remembered as a ‘superb and fearless performer’
The band announced Wednesday that that Mann, 57, had died following a years-long battle with early-onset Alzheimer’s. Continue reading
Canadian class action proposed over alleged carcinogenic herbicide
Lawyers for a group of Canadians affected by cancer they blame on exposure to a weed killer have filed three proposed class-action lawsuits against the product’s manufacturer, alleging Bayer and Monsanto knowingly endangered lives. Continue reading
Alberta premier urges federal ministers to take province’s concerns seriously
The Trans Mountain pipeline expansion, equalization payments and federal laws that Kenney says hurt Alberta’s energy industry have all been brought up as concerns. Continue reading
Insurance premiums jump at some Alta. condo buildings
By Julia Wong Digital Broadcast Journalist
Insurance premiums at some Alberta condominiums have gone up dramatically in the last year, prompting concern from condo owners who have to pick up the tab on the bills. Continue reading
Alberta Innovates announces up to 125 layoffs over changes brought on by UCP budget
The Alberta government said that the funding changes were part of “difficult decisions to balance the budget.” Continue reading
Edmonton farmers work to make holiday hampers last
By Jennifer Crosby Anchor
A local food hamper program is looking to stretch donations even further by adding in fresh Alberta produce — the kind designed to weather a Canadian winter. Continue reading
Stollery Children’s Hospital holds toy, comfort item drive for families ahead of the holiday season
The Stollery Children’s Hospital has organized a toy and comfort item drive ahead of the holidays. Continue reading
Kenney government overhauls workplace rules for Alberta farms, small operations to be exempt
The majority of Alberta farm operations would no longer have to follow employment standards rules or have workplace insurance under a bill introduced in the legislature. Continue reading
Alberta scientist part of international discovery of ‘piece of the puzzle’ snake fossil
The discovery is the culmination of years of research and a collaboration between the University of Alberta and Universidad Maimónides in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Continue reading
Alberta Review Board chairwoman resigns; says she received no government support
The chairwoman of the Alberta Review Board says she has decided to resign after months of what she characterizes as banging her head against a wall. Continue reading
Humboldt Broncos bus crash survivor takes first steps after epidural stimulation implant
Ryan Straschnitzki was paralyzed during the Humboldt Broncos bus crash. Now he is taking a few assisted steps with the help of an experimental device. Continue reading
Special guests from Kids With Cancer Society become Global Edmonton reporters
Five young people from the Kids With Cancer Society spent the day at Global Edmonton on Wednesday, learning what it’s like to be a reporter. Continue reading
2 First Nations in central Alberta enact bylaw to evict drug dealers
Chiefs of O’Chiese and Sunchild First Nations signed Residency and Trespass Bylaws Wednesday, giving them power to drive out illicit drug use. Continue reading
Notley, NDP seek ruling to ban UCP from voting on Bill 22
Alberta’s Opposition NDP is asking the ethics commissioner to ban the entire United Conservative caucus from voting on a bill that would fire the province’s election watchdog. Continue reading
Winnipeg MP Jim Carr tasked with ensuring Prairies have a voice in Ottawa
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau carved out a new role in his government Wednesday designed to ensure voices on the Prairies are heard in Ottawa. Continue reading
Fish and Wildlife investigating after 3 deer poached in eastern Alberta
Alberta Fish and Wildlife are looking for witnesses after a man allegedly shot three mule deer and left them dead in a field east of Edmonton. Continue reading
28-year-old man died 2 days after being arrested by Edmonton police; ASIRT investigating
The suspect was taken to the EPS Detainee Management Unit where he was medically assessed again. He was cleared for custody, ASIRT said. Continue reading
Encana CEO defends plan to move HQ to Denver after investor criticism
The CEO of Encana Corp. is firing back after Canadian investment manager Letko, Brosseau & Associates Inc. said it would vote its four per cent stake against the Calgary-based company’s planned headquarters move to Denver. Continue reading
QEII Highway reopens after semi-trailer jackknifes near Carstairs
The Carstairs Fire Department said traffic in the area was being detoured, and that the road was “very icy.” Continue reading
Friends recover ancient fossil in Edmonton’s river valley: ‘Like finding a needle in a haystack’
By Sarah Ryan Reporter
A unique fossilized tree stump, believed to be between 67 and 74 million years old, has been recovered from the banks of the North Saskatchewan River. Continue reading
‘It’s okay not to be okay’: Calgary dad’s simple message aimed at tackling mental health stigma
By Tracy Nagai Reporter and Co-anchor
A Calgary father is hoping to break down barriers surrounding mental health with a simple message. Continue reading
Pembina Pipeline $4.3B deal to buy Kinder Morgan cleared by Competition Bureau
Pembina Pipeline Corp. says the Canadian Competition Bureau has signed off on its $4.3-billion deal to buy Kinder Morgan Canada Ltd. and the U.S. portion of the Cochin pipeline system. Continue reading