Employee charged after Bowden Institution inmate escaped in 2015
Kailer Yamamoto keeps battling as Edmonton Oilers trim roster
Wife, son charged with murder of Tofield man granted bail
Edmonton election 2017: Mayoral and city council candidate forums
Calgary-South East MLA Rick Fraser leaves UCP to sit as independent
Alberta not likely to follow through with spear hunt ban until fall 2018
Edmonton Oilers’ Matt Benning balances hockey with homework
He may be a defenceman in the National Hockey League but for Matt Benning, that doesn’t mean his education doesn’t matter. Continue reading
Family of former Calgarian kidnapped, murdered in the Philippines demands answers from federal government
By Jill Croteau Reporter
Former Calgarian Robert Hall and fellow Canadian John Ridsdel were kidnapped in the middle of the night by extremists in the Philippines. The pair was held captive for months then ruthlessly murdered. Continue reading
Apple will donate $1M to Mexico earthquake relief, CEO Tim Cook says on Twitter
“Mexico’s resilience is its strength,” said Cook in a tweet. Continue reading
Mom fail and parenting in the age of social media
By Laurel Gregory Reporter
Disheartened by the judgemental tone in some of the discussions on her community mom’s Facebook group, Alberta mom Joelle Weisbeck recently decided to shift the conversation. Continue reading
WestJet breaks ground on hangar to accommodate new Dreamliner 787 jet
WestJet says only one Dreamliner at a time will fit into the hangar at the Calgary International Airport, although it will be big enough to hold four Boeing 737s. Continue reading
IN PHOTOS: Spitfire plane shot down in 1944 restored and flying once again
A Royal Canadian Air Force Spitfire plane that was shot down during the Second World War is flying once again. Continue reading
Large sword, rifle seized from stolen SUV after chase through Red Deer
Three people are facing a lengthy list of charges after Red Deer RCMP arrested them in a stolen vehicle that also contained a firearm and a large sword. Continue reading
In Photos: Snow falls in Rocky Mountain Parks and southern and central Alberta
It’s starting to feel like winter in Alberta, with snow falling in the Rocky Mountains and other parts of the province. Continue reading
Justin Trudeau offers no comment on North Korea threats, says diplomacy may prevail
Justin Trudeau avoided being drawn into the tit-for-tat threats between the leaders of the U.S. and North Korea. Continue reading
In photos: Massive snowfall in Jasper National Park leaves Marmot Basin a winter wonderland
By Travis Dosser Radio Anchor/Reporter
Edmonton may have had its first snowfall of the season this week but it was nothing compared to the flakes that flew just outside of Jasper, Alta. on Wednesday. Continue reading
Free admission at many City of Edmonton facilities this Sunday
The City of Edmonton is offering free admission at many of its facilities and rec centres on Sunday, Sept. 24. Continue reading
‘Riverdale’ set on edge after K.J. Apa in car crash following 16-hour work day
K.J. Apa, who plays Archie on “Riverdale” was in a car crash last week, following a 16-hour work day on the set of the show in Vancouver. Continue reading
Former Edmonton city councillor predicts low voter turnout this election
A former city councillor isn’t expecting much of a turnout in the upcoming municipal election. Continue reading
3 charged after break-and-enter investigation uncovers suspected counterfeiting and forgery operation
By Kirby Bourne Digital Content Coordinator
Three people are facing counterfeit-related charges after police say they uncovered a counterfeiting and forgery operation last week in the Evansdale neighbourhood. Continue reading
Rescue dog Frida is assisting relief efforts in Mexico following massive earthquake
Frida is a seasoned first-responder, being part of a military unit that’s been deployed to several disaster zones. Continue reading
ANALYSIS: At the United Nations, Justin Trudeau turns Canada away from the world and to his country’s failures
By David Akin Chief Political Correspondent
Trudeau’s sophomore effort at the United Nations General Assembly, early Thursday afternoon, was of a decidedly different tone than last year’s speech and, it must be said, out of step with many other leaders. Continue reading
4-year-old Florida girl fatally shoots self when reaching into grandmother’s purse for candy
Yanelly “Nelly” Zoller died Sept. 14 at the Tampa home of her grandparents, Michael and Christie Zoller. Continue reading
Edmonton Oilers’ Matt Benning balances hockey with homework
He may be a defenceman in the National Hockey League but for Matt Benning, that doesn’t mean his education doesn’t matter. Continue reading
Michigan baby, whose mother died after refusing chemo, passes away 2 weeks later
A tiny preemie whose gravely ill mother had hoped to save her by shunning chemotherapy during pregnancy has died, a relative said Thursday. Continue reading
Rosie O’Donnell, estranged daughter Chelsea take hate-filled fight public
Rosie O’Donnell and her estranged daughter, Chelsea, are fighting publicly and it’s not pretty. Continue reading
Edmonton Oilers’ Matt Benning balances hockey with homework
He may be a defenceman in the National Hockey League but for Matt Benning, that doesn’t mean his education doesn’t matter. Continue reading
Family of former Calgarian kidnapped, murdered in the Philippines demands answers from federal government
By Jill Croteau Reporter
Former Calgarian Robert Hall and fellow Canadian John Ridsdel were kidnapped in the middle of the night by extremists in the Philippines. The pair was held captive for months then ruthlessly murdered. Continue reading
Cold cases reviewed by Edmonton homicide detectives ahead of MMIWG hearing
By Scott Johnston Reporter
Homicide detectives with the Edmonton Police Service have reviewed 11 files specific to the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls commission that will be making its way to our city in November. Continue reading
Mom fail and parenting in the age of social media
By Laurel Gregory Reporter
Disheartened by the judgemental tone in some of the discussions on her community mom’s Facebook group, Alberta mom Joelle Weisbeck recently decided to shift the conversation. Continue reading
Kailer Yamamoto keeps battling as Edmonton Oilers trim roster
With two goals in two games, Kailer Yamamoto gets to stick around a bit longer with the Oilers. Continue reading
Employee charged after Bowden Institution inmate escaped in 2015
By Kirby Bourne Digital Content Coordinator
An employee has been charged after a 19-month investigation into the escape of a Bowden Institution inmate in 2015. Continue reading
Edmonton election 2017: Mayoral and city council candidate forums
The Edmonton election is coming up in October. Here is a list of the council candidate forums and mayoral forums and debates to help you make an informed decision. Continue reading
WestJet breaks ground on hangar to accommodate new Dreamliner 787 jet
WestJet says only one Dreamliner at a time will fit into the hangar at the Calgary International Airport, although it will be big enough to hold four Boeing 737s. Continue reading
Alberta not likely to follow through with spear hunt ban until fall 2018
Alberta does not expect to make good on a promise to ban what it has called the archaic practice of spear-hunting until at least next fall as it considers rule changes that could include prohibiting other methods of taking big game. Continue reading
Large sword, rifle seized from stolen SUV after chase through Red Deer
Three people are facing a lengthy list of charges after Red Deer RCMP arrested them in a stolen vehicle that also contained a firearm and a large sword. Continue reading
In Photos: Snow falls in Rocky Mountain Parks and southern and central Alberta
It’s starting to feel like winter in Alberta, with snow falling in the Rocky Mountains and other parts of the province. Continue reading
Wife, son charged with murder of Tofield man granted bail
By Julia Wong Digital Broadcast Journalist
Farmer Miles Naslund, 49, was reported missing in Sept. 2011 after he did not come home from work. Continue reading
In photos: Massive snowfall in Jasper National Park leaves Marmot Basin a winter wonderland
By Travis Dosser Radio Anchor/Reporter
Edmonton may have had its first snowfall of the season this week but it was nothing compared to the flakes that flew just outside of Jasper, Alta. on Wednesday. Continue reading
Free admission at many City of Edmonton facilities this Sunday
The City of Edmonton is offering free admission at many of its facilities and rec centres on Sunday, Sept. 24. Continue reading
Former Edmonton city councillor predicts low voter turnout this election
A former city councillor isn’t expecting much of a turnout in the upcoming municipal election. Continue reading
3 charged after break-and-enter investigation uncovers suspected counterfeiting and forgery operation
By Kirby Bourne Digital Content Coordinator
Three people are facing counterfeit-related charges after police say they uncovered a counterfeiting and forgery operation last week in the Evansdale neighbourhood. Continue reading
Calgary-South East MLA Rick Fraser leaves UCP to sit as independent
Calgary-South East MLA Rick Fraser has announced he will leave the United Conservative Party to sit as an independent in the legislature. Continue reading
Husky Oil Operations fined $100K in Lloydminster workplace injury
Husky Oil Operations fined $100,000 after worker injured after being impacted by a truck at its Lloydminster sand disposal facility. Continue reading
Edmonton woman uses Miss Wheelchair pageant to inspire others with disabilities
Forty-two-year-old Vahen King won the first-ever Miss Wheelchair Canada pageant earlier this month in Vancouver, and now she’s aiming for Miss Wheelchair World. Continue reading
CFR boss says chance of rodeo at Rogers Place in 2018 is ‘reasonable’
By Scott Johnston Reporter
Quietly, the head of the CFR has been talking to the Oilers Entertainment group about the 2018 event being at Rogers Place. Continue reading
UCP leadership hopefuls engage in spirited first debate in Calgary
By John Himpe Reporter
The four United Conservative Party leadership hopefuls squared off in the first of five debates on Wednesday night in Calgary. Continue reading
Edmonton Oilers fly past Winnipeg Jets for another pre-season win
The Edmonton Oilers overcome an early deficit to beat the Winnipeg Jets 4-1 on Wednesday night. Continue reading
Edmonton Eskimos bring back defensive back Aaron Grymes
The Eskimos have another player coming back to Edmonton after a stint in the National Football League as the team announced it had agreed to terms on a deal with defensive back Aaron Grymes on Wednesday night. Continue reading
Edmonton police identify man found dead in vehicle, say he was stabbed to death
A 50-year-old man found dead in a vehicle in the community of Beverly on Tuesday was the victim of a homicide, Edmonton police said on Wednesday. Continue reading
Driver receives 2 photo radar tickets 10 seconds apart in Edmonton
A Calgary woman received two photo radar tickets in 10 seconds while visiting Edmonton earlier this year. She paid the first ticket but wants the second one thrown out. Continue reading
