Edmonton city Coun. Mike Nickel loses UCP nomination bid
Fort McMurray wildfire highlights animal care gaps during natural disasters
Stampeders and Redblacks arrive in Edmonton ahead of CFL’s Grey Cup Final
Edmonton police issue warning about 40-year-old convicted sex offender
NEB hearings on Trans Mountain pipeline start with Indigenous smudging ceremony
Alberta man faces impaired driving charges in fatal collision
Okotoks family fears they will be forced to leave Canada following permanent residence rejection
By Blake Lough Digital Journalist
“For a family that is contributing to the community, that is not sucking any resources from Canada – they are contributing – the idea of sending them home? I can’t wrap my head around it,” family friend Inge French said. Continue reading
Alberta police agencies launch campaign to target retail crime
By Jill Croteau Reporter
It’s a multi-million dollar crime problem hitting retailers across the province. Police agencies across Alberta are now collaborating with one another to target retail theft. Continue reading
Sobeys, Metro pulling romaine lettuce from Canadian stores in response to E. coli warning
Sobeys and Metro have stopped selling romaine lettuce, in response to a public health warning about potential E. coli. Continue reading
Local retailers bearing brunt of Canada Post strikes during busy holiday shopping season
By Quinn Ohler Anchor/Reporter
The rotating Canada Post strikes are having a major impact on Edmonton small businesses and some worry about how the delivery delays will hurt Christmas giving. Continue reading
Policy review underway after team ejected from Alberta curling classic
Knocking back a few pints after a game is enmeshed in the social fabric of the sport, especially at the club level. Continue reading
Why some people get more acne in the winter
Breaking out in colder months? It could be a result of your cleansing routine. Continue reading
Edmonton Humane Society apologizes after personal financial info ‘accidentally posted’ on its website
The Edmonton Humane Society issued an apology on Tuesday after it says the personal financial information of at least five participants in one of its programs was “accidentally posted on the organization’s corporate website for a short period of time.” Continue reading
Man in life-threatening condition after ‘track-level incident’ closes Churchill LRT Station
Edmonton Transit said early indications suggest the incident is non-criminal and police confirmed that. EPS will not be investigating further. Continue reading
Cyclist rides to doctor with knife embedded in his skull after Cape Town attack
A Cape Town cyclist is recovering after a vicious attack left him with a large knife embedded in his skull, forcing him to ride his bike to a nearby doctor. Continue reading
Rick Zamperin: ‘Tis the season for NHL coaching changes
The Edmonton Oilers have become the fourth NHL team to make a coaching change this season after handing Todd McLellan his walking papers on Tuesday. Continue reading
Albertan behind landmark transgender rights case identifies herself
Four years after winning a legal case against the government of Alberta that provided her with a birth certificate accurately reflecting her identity, Cathy Fitzpatrick is introducing herself. Continue reading
Devin Lima, LFO singer, dead at 41
LFO band member Brad Fischetti revealed that Devin Lima had stage four adrenal cancer in October 2017. Continue reading
Liberals willing to use back-to-work legislation to end Canada Post strike if deal not reached
Canada Post is dealing with a fifth week of rotating strikes by its unionized workers as both sides remain apart in contract negotiations. Continue reading
Mountie hit by vehicle, suspect shot during ‘confrontation’ between RCMP and suspected vehicle thieves near Hinton
Alberta’s police watchdog is investigating an incident that occurred near Hinton, Alta., in which it says an RCMP officer was struck by a vehicle and a suspect was shot. Continue reading
Trump thanks Saudi Arabia for low oil prices amid backlash over Khashoggi response
Amid anger at his lack of punishment towards Saudi Arabia over the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, U.S. President Donald Trump has doubled down and thanked the country. Continue reading
Romaine lettuce E. coli outbreak prompts warning for areas of Canada, entire U.S.
Public Health Agency of Canada said that as of Nov. 20, there have been 18 confirmed cases of the illness — three in Ontario and 15 in Quebec. Continue reading
U.S. tourist believed killed by isolated Indian island tribe known to shoot arrows at outsiders
The Sentinelese people live on a small forested island and are known to resist all contact with outsiders. Continue reading
The Canada Post strike and your holiday deliveries: here’s what you need to know
It’s time to plan your holiday deliveries if you want to make sure they arrive on time. Continue reading
Gap in pipe the cause of Newfoundland’s largest-ever oil spill, which is now impossible to clean up
By Ross Lord Global National Atlantic Correspondent
The 250,000-litre spill happened on Friday morning while Husky Energy’s SeaRose platform was preparing to restart production during a fierce storm that was, at the time, the most intense in the world. Continue reading
Stampeders and Redblacks arrive in Edmonton ahead of CFL’s Grey Cup Final
The Calgary Stampeders and Ottawa Redblacks arrived in Alberta’s capital on Tuesday as they prepare for a showdown in the Canadian Football League’s Grey Cup championship game on Sunday. Continue reading
Alberta man faces impaired driving charges in fatal collision
A Lethbridge man has been charged with impaired driving in connection with a fatal collision in southern Alberta from earlier this year. Continue reading
Edmonton city Coun. Mike Nickel loses UCP nomination bid
Edmonton Ward 11 Coun. Mike Nickel lost in the United Conservative Party’s Edmonton-South nomination race on Tuesday. Continue reading
Fort McMurray wildfire highlights animal care gaps during natural disasters
From communication issues to struggling to obtain vet records and caring for exotic animals, a Calgary researcher says the Fort McMurray wildfire showed how pets are often overlooked in disaster planning. Continue reading
Stampeders and Redblacks arrive in Edmonton ahead of CFL’s Grey Cup Final
The Calgary Stampeders and Ottawa Redblacks arrived in Alberta’s capital on Tuesday as they prepare for a showdown in the Canadian Football League’s Grey Cup championship game on Sunday. Continue reading
Edmonton Oilers score overtime win in Ken Hitchcock’s first game
The Oilers earned an overtime win in Ken Hitchcock’s first game as head coach. Continue reading
Okotoks family fears they will be forced to leave Canada following permanent residence rejection
By Blake Lough Digital Journalist
“For a family that is contributing to the community, that is not sucking any resources from Canada – they are contributing – the idea of sending them home? I can’t wrap my head around it,” family friend Inge French said. Continue reading
Alberta police agencies launch campaign to target retail crime
By Jill Croteau Reporter
It’s a multi-million dollar crime problem hitting retailers across the province. Police agencies across Alberta are now collaborating with one another to target retail theft. Continue reading
Local retailers bearing brunt of Canada Post strikes during busy holiday shopping season
By Quinn Ohler Anchor/Reporter
The rotating Canada Post strikes are having a major impact on Edmonton small businesses and some worry about how the delivery delays will hurt Christmas giving. Continue reading
Edmonton police issue warning about 40-year-old convicted sex offender
The Edmonton Police Service issued a warning on Tuesday about a convicted sex offender who is out of jail and will be living in the city. Continue reading
Policy review underway after team ejected from Alberta curling classic
Knocking back a few pints after a game is enmeshed in the social fabric of the sport, especially at the club level. Continue reading
Edmonton Humane Society apologizes after personal financial info ‘accidentally posted’ on its website
The Edmonton Humane Society issued an apology on Tuesday after it says the personal financial information of at least five participants in one of its programs was “accidentally posted on the organization’s corporate website for a short period of time.” Continue reading
Man in life-threatening condition after ‘track-level incident’ closes Churchill LRT Station
Edmonton Transit said early indications suggest the incident is non-criminal and police confirmed that. EPS will not be investigating further. Continue reading
Rick Zamperin: ‘Tis the season for NHL coaching changes
The Edmonton Oilers have become the fourth NHL team to make a coaching change this season after handing Todd McLellan his walking papers on Tuesday. Continue reading
NEB hearings on Trans Mountain pipeline start with Indigenous smudging ceremony
Presenters including elder Ivy Raine and band administrator and member Allison Adams-Bull described their family ties to other Indigenous communities along the pipeline route to the West Coast. Continue reading
Albertan behind landmark transgender rights case identifies herself
Four years after winning a legal case against the government of Alberta that provided her with a birth certificate accurately reflecting her identity, Cathy Fitzpatrick is introducing herself. Continue reading
Liberals willing to use back-to-work legislation to end Canada Post strike if deal not reached
Canada Post is dealing with a fifth week of rotating strikes by its unionized workers as both sides remain apart in contract negotiations. Continue reading
Mountie hit by vehicle, suspect shot during ‘confrontation’ between RCMP and suspected vehicle thieves near Hinton
Alberta’s police watchdog is investigating an incident that occurred near Hinton, Alta., in which it says an RCMP officer was struck by a vehicle and a suspect was shot. Continue reading
Little impact on commodity prices predicted as Alberta boosts petrochemical fund
Premier Rachel Notley says the province is adding $600 million to promote upgrading projects that she says will create jobs and boost the economy. Continue reading
Kenney calls for oil production cut as report paints bleak fiscal future for Alberta
While the province looks at ways to temporarily address the oil price differential, an Alberta economist has some long-term fiscal recommendations. But the premier says big cuts or a sales tax aren’t on the table. Continue reading
Gap in pipe the cause of Newfoundland’s largest-ever oil spill, which is now impossible to clean up
By Ross Lord Global National Atlantic Correspondent
The 250,000-litre spill happened on Friday morning while Husky Energy’s SeaRose platform was preparing to restart production during a fierce storm that was, at the time, the most intense in the world. Continue reading
5 things to know about new Edmonton Oilers coach Ken Hitchcock
Ken Hitchcock has put a brief retirement behind him to coach his hometown Edmonton Oilers. Here’s five things to know about the decorated coach. Continue reading
Edmonton Oilers in familiar position with Todd McLellan firing
Ken Hitchcock became the Edmonton Oilers seventh coach since 2009 after he was hired to replace Todd McLellan on Tuesday. Continue reading
Edmonton Oilers fire head coach Todd McLellan, hire Ken Hitchcock
The Edmonton Oilers are moving on from head coach Todd McLellan, replacing him with Ken Hitchcock. Continue reading
Chris Jericho on his rock band, Fozzy, its rapid momentum and his upcoming Canadian tour
WWE legend Chris Jericho sat down with Global News to detail his band’s latest album, ‘Judas.’ Continue reading
Edmonton police searching for suspected liquor thief
Edmonton police are searching for a woman accused of stealing alcohol in at least 15 separate incidents since August. Continue reading
