5 people found dead after house fire northwest of Edmonton
Edmonton Public Schools to consider hiking bus fees after UCP budget results in funding shortfall
Albertans won’t be able to buy cannabis edibles until mid-January: AGLC
Man seriously injured in shooting near Edmonton’s 118 Avenue
Crown wants murder conviction for Edmonton man on trial for son’s death
Jason Kenney calls November job losses ‘disappointing,’ but expects oil and gas growth in 2020
WHL Roundup: Friday, December 6, 2019
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. – James Hamblin and Brett Kemp scored in the shootout as the Medicine Hat Tigers edged the Lethbridge Hurricanes 4-3 on Friday in Western Hockey League play. Continue reading
Province pledges $8M for Alberta opioid recovery treatment
The provincial government has announced it will provide $8 million in new funding to help people recovering from opioid addiction. Continue reading
Managing maternal mental health in winter months
By Sijia Liu Morning Live Reporter
Chilly winter conditions can make it tough for new mothers to step out of the house. Learn how moms can fight off isolation during the tough winter months. Continue reading
Delay in Jasper Place Transit Centre renewal leaves Edmonton customers out in cold
By Vinesh Pratap Reporter
A delay in Edmonton transit centre renewal leaves customers out in the cold with questions about why the project is taking so long. Continue reading
University of Alberta deans stand with Ukrainian community: ‘The Holodomor is a fact’
The University of Alberta, as well as two deans, have issued statements about the Holodomor after a sessional instructor called it a myth on his personal Facebook page. Continue reading
Denuclearization off the negotiating table with U.S., North Korea’s UN envoy says
The ambassador, Kim Song, said in a statement the “sustained and substantial dialog” sought by the United States was a “time-saving trick” to suit its domestic political agenda. Continue reading
‘Every parent’s nightmare’: Mother of missing Calgary man speaks out after RCMP search suspended
An Alberta mother is handing out posters and making calls, hoping she will see her son again. Continue reading
Locked out employees of Co-op Refinery concerned about safety of community
Unifor members are raising concerns over the safety of the Regina Co-op Refinery after hundreds of employees were locked out by their employer Federated Co-operatives Limited. Continue reading
Australia sees spike in respiratory illnesses as massive fires continues to burn
The mega fire north of Sydney, Australia’s largest city, was created on Friday when several fires merged and was now burning across 335,000 hectares. Continue reading
Charges pending after man threatened bus driver with a broken beer bottle: RCMP
By Kirby Bourne Digital Content Coordinator
Charges are pending against a 35-year-old man after a bus driver was reportedly threatened with a beer bottle and forced to change the scheduled route between Fort McMurray and Edmonton. Continue reading
Man’s shooting death in central Edmonton ruled a homicide; police seek information about vehicles
Edmonton police are looking for information about two vehicles that may have been seen in the area at the centre of a homicide investigation. Continue reading
Advocates for First Nations children, families critical of federal welfare changes
The federal government has said the overhaul of Indigenous child welfare will reduce the number of kids in care by affirming the inherent rights of First Nations, Inuit and Metis communities. Continue reading
Alberta Branded gift shop closing as part of provincial cuts
Alberta Branded gift shop in the Edmonton’s Federal Building is closing down as the provincial government makes cuts. Continue reading
Premier Jason Kenney, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to meet in Ottawa
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau are to hold their first face-to-face meeting since the federal election. Continue reading
Florida naval base shooter watched mass shooting videos prior to attack: official
U.S. officials investigating the deadly attack by a Saudi aviation student at a naval air station in Florida were working Saturday to determine whether it was motivated by terrorism. Continue reading
Royals release rare statement about Queen ‘retirement’ rumours
Is there any truth to the rumours that the Queen is retiring soon? Continue reading
Tabby cat captures hearts with ‘thick southern accent’ meow
The Internet is losing its mind over a tabby cat with an apparent Southern drawl. Continue reading
Consumer SOS: Honda saw stolen car and wouldn’t help police find it, customer says
By Sean O’Shea Consumer and Investigative Reporter
“This customer did not have an active HondaLink subscription, which is required to locate the vehicle.” Continue reading
‘Huge’ 1,000-year-old Viking ship found buried in farmer’s field
The ship was found just below the surface of a farmer‘s field, where it appears to have been covered by a burial mound a millennium ago. Continue reading
Indian woman who alleged gang rape dies in hospital after being set on fire
The woman was attacked in the state of Uttar Pradesh by a group of men that included two of the five she had accused of gang rape last year, police said. The two were out of custody on bail. Continue reading
WHL Roundup: Friday, December 6, 2019
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. – James Hamblin and Brett Kemp scored in the shootout as the Medicine Hat Tigers edged the Lethbridge Hurricanes 4-3 on Friday in Western Hockey League play. Continue reading
Mikko Koskinen backstops Edmonton Oilers to win over Kings
Mikko Koskinen made 35 saves as the Edmonton Oilers held on for a 2-1 win over the Los Angeles Kings Friday night at Rogers Place. Continue reading
Edmonton Public Schools to consider hiking bus fees after UCP budget results in funding shortfall
Edmonton Public Schools trustees are expected to discuss proposed increases to school bus fees next week. Continue reading
Province pledges $8M for Alberta opioid recovery treatment
The provincial government has announced it will provide $8 million in new funding to help people recovering from opioid addiction. Continue reading
Delay in Jasper Place Transit Centre renewal leaves Edmonton customers out in cold
By Vinesh Pratap Reporter
A delay in Edmonton transit centre renewal leaves customers out in the cold with questions about why the project is taking so long. Continue reading
University of Alberta deans stand with Ukrainian community: ‘The Holodomor is a fact’
The University of Alberta, as well as two deans, have issued statements about the Holodomor after a sessional instructor called it a myth on his personal Facebook page. Continue reading
‘Every parent’s nightmare’: Mother of missing Calgary man speaks out after RCMP search suspended
An Alberta mother is handing out posters and making calls, hoping she will see her son again. Continue reading
Locked out employees of Co-op Refinery concerned about safety of community
Unifor members are raising concerns over the safety of the Regina Co-op Refinery after hundreds of employees were locked out by their employer Federated Co-operatives Limited. Continue reading
Charges pending after man threatened bus driver with a broken beer bottle: RCMP
By Kirby Bourne Digital Content Coordinator
Charges are pending against a 35-year-old man after a bus driver was reportedly threatened with a beer bottle and forced to change the scheduled route between Fort McMurray and Edmonton. Continue reading
Man’s shooting death in central Edmonton ruled a homicide; police seek information about vehicles
Edmonton police are looking for information about two vehicles that may have been seen in the area at the centre of a homicide investigation. Continue reading
5 people found dead after house fire northwest of Edmonton
Two adults and three children were found dead inside a home following a fire in a small hamlet northwest of Edmonton on Thursday. Continue reading
Jason Kenney calls November job losses ‘disappointing,’ but expects oil and gas growth in 2020
The latest job numbers from Statistics Canada are disappointing, said Alberta Premier Jason Kenney, but he’s expecting the situation will soon turn around. Continue reading
Albertans won’t be able to buy cannabis edibles until mid-January: AGLC
Cannabis licence holders must provide 60 days’ notice to Health Canada of their intent to sell the new product. Continue reading
Alberta Branded gift shop closing as part of provincial cuts
Alberta Branded gift shop in the Edmonton’s Federal Building is closing down as the provincial government makes cuts. Continue reading
Premier Jason Kenney, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to meet in Ottawa
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau are to hold their first face-to-face meeting since the federal election. Continue reading
Edmonton Oilers focus on defence with Los Angeles Kings in town
The Edmonton Oilers will focus on defence against the Los Angeles Kings after allowing 35 goals in their last 10 games. Continue reading
Crown wants murder conviction for Edmonton man on trial for son’s death
A Crown prosecutor says a man should be found guilty of second-degree murder in the death of his 19-month-old son whose lifeless body was found outside an Edmonton church. Continue reading
Trans-Canada Highway east of Revelstoke reopened to traffic
The highway is closed in both directions, though DriveBC is reporting an estimated reopening time of 2 p.m. PT. Continue reading
Woman’s death in south Edmonton now centre of homicide investigation
Edmonton homicide detectives are investigating the death of a 25-year-old woman. Continue reading
A ‘broken’ system: Canadians can’t afford lawyers but don’t qualify for legal aid
Many Canadians unable to afford lawyers and end up pleading guilty or representing themselves in court. Continue reading
Bob Layton: The Alberta advantage
The TMX alone will not save Alberta, Bob Layton says. Continue reading
Boy injured in Smoky Lake bus crash set to be released from Stollery soon: ‘The real scary part is over’
Jered Serben, the father of two boys injured in a school bus crash near Smoky Lake this week, says his family is grateful for all the support they have received and his son may return home this weekend. Continue reading
Ottawa approves Alberta’s carbon tax on big industrial emitters
The Trudeau government is giving the Alberta government a passing grade for its industrial carbon tax. Continue reading
‘Lucky to have him’: Jason Maas joins Roughriders as offensive coordinator
Saskatchewan Roughrider head coach Craig Dickenson said Friday that Jason Maas is the teams’ new offensive coordinator. Continue reading
Man seriously injured in shooting near Edmonton’s 118 Avenue
Edmonton police taped off an alley north of 118 Avenue near 84 Street after a man was shot early Friday morning. Continue reading