Alberta government bringing back Grade 3 standardized testing
Public drinking: How does Alberta compare to other Canadian provinces?
Western premiers ‘expecting positive discussions’ as meeting kicks off in Edmonton
Calgary and Edmonton targeted for dockless electric scooters in July
Alberta raises oil quotas for August as rail exports grow, storage levels slip
Eskimos take 2-0 start on road in matchup against Bombers on Thursday
Shaw reports third-quarter profit of $229 million
Shaw’s revenue for the three months ending May 31 grew to $1.32 billion this year compared to $1.29 billion last year. Continue reading
Homicide detectives investigate death of person found in central Edmonton
The Edmonton Police Service said Wednesday night that homicide detectives are investigating the death of a person found near 100 Street and 106 Avenue. Continue reading
‘Instinct’ Season 2: Alan Cumming, Bojana Novakovic on what’s to come
Dylan Reinhart and his partner, Lizzie, are back for more crime-solving action in the second season of ‘Instinct.’ Continue reading
Coyote raises 6 pups in north Edmonton backyard
By Sarah Kraus Reporter
A north Edmonton family is shocked to find half a dozen coyote pups had turned their back deck into a safe haven. Continue reading
Former Alberta teacher sentenced to 6 years for sex crimes
A former central Alberta teacher has been sentenced to six years in prison for sex-related charges involving a young girl. Continue reading
‘Charlie’s Angels’ reboot trailer: Kristen Stewart launches into action
The movie, directed by Elizabeth Banks, will be released on Nov. 15. Continue reading
Calgary Cavalry win spring title with 2-0 win over York9 FC
Dominique Malonga and Julian Buscher both scored in the first half as the Calvary beat York9 FC 2-0 on Wednesday to clinch the title with two matches remaining in the inaugural CPL season. Continue reading
One of Red Deer RCMP officer’s sexual assault trials wraps up
A central Alberta Mountie is to find out in September whether he is guilty of sexual assault with a weapon and breach of trust. Continue reading
Madonna calls for gun control in graphic music video, ‘God Control’
The music video for ‘God Control’ features what appears to be an incident reminiscent of the 2016 shooting at Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Fla. Continue reading
B.C. and Alberta premiers set to meet face-to-face for first time, want to avoid ‘phony war’
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
B.C. Premier John Horgan and Alberta Premier Jason Kenney are set to meet face to face Thursday for the first time at the Western Premiers Conference in Edmonton. Continue reading
Alberta has recorded 5 confirmed tornadoes in 2019 season so far
By Phil Darlington Weather Specialist
So far, 2019 has had five verified tornado reports in the province. Continue reading
Canada-China tensions: Why they began and what’s happened since
Tensions have been rising since December 2018, when Canada arrested Meng Wanzhou, the chief financial officer of Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei Technologies. Continue reading
City of Edmonton says what calcium chloride may do to your vehicle is your responsibility
By Julia Wong Digital Broadcast Journalist
The city may be responsible for spraying calcium chloride to clear Edmonton roads but it says what happens to your vehicle is up to you. Continue reading
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Mother of Alberta boy who died of meningitis cross-examined by husband in retrial
The mother of 18-month old Ezekiel Stephan faces cross-examination on Wednesday after testifying her son hadn’t shown any critical symptoms before he stopped breathing. Continue reading
U.S. pushing to downgrade climate issue — angering others at G20 summit
The arguments are a reprise of heated talks over U.S. President Donald Trump’s pulling out of the 2015 Paris Agreement. Continue reading
Coyote raises 6 pups in north Edmonton backyard
By Sarah Kraus Reporter
A north Edmonton family is shocked to find half a dozen coyote pups had turned their back deck into a safe haven. Continue reading
Quebec man dead after RV crashes into ferry: police
Sgt. Hugues Beaulieu of the Quebec provincial police said mechanical issues with the RV were likely to blame for the crash. Continue reading
Canadian warships buzzed by Chinese fighter jets in international waters
A report says two Chinese fighter jets buzzed a Canadian warship operating in international waters in the East China Sea Continue reading
Beth Chapman dead: ‘Dog the Bounty Hunter’ star dies of cancer at 51
‘We all love you, Beth. See you on the other side,’ Duane (Dog) Chapman tweeted. Continue reading
‘Pure incompetence’: Passenger calls out Air Canada over handling of racist incident
Sonamjeet Narwan said another Air Canada passenger called her a “9/11 bloodsucker.” Continue reading
Western premiers ‘expecting positive discussions’ as meeting kicks off in Edmonton
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
Canada’s western and northern premiers are meeting in Edmonton in a effort to make the “western provinces and territories the source of Canada’s strength and economic growth.” Continue reading
Eskimos take 2-0 start on road in matchup against Bombers on Thursday
The Edmonton Eskimos will play their first road game of the 2019 CFL season on Thursday night when they visit the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Continue reading
Cessna plane crashes at Parkland Airport west of Edmonton
A Cessna 140 crashed and flipped on its roof while landing at the Parkland Airport west of Edmonton Thursday morning. Continue reading
Alberta government bringing back Grade 3 standardized testing
By Julia Wong Digital Broadcast Journalist
The Alberta government is bringing back standardized testing for Grade 3 students, though some changes won’t take effect until the 2020-21 school year or beyond. Continue reading
Alberta raises oil quotas for August as rail exports grow, storage levels slip
The Alberta government says it will ease its oil production curtailment program by 25,000 barrels per day in August. Continue reading
Shaw reports third-quarter profit of $229 million
Shaw’s revenue for the three months ending May 31 grew to $1.32 billion this year compared to $1.29 billion last year. Continue reading
Calgary and Edmonton targeted for dockless electric scooters in July
Electric-scooter rentals are coming to Calgary and Edmonton in early July. Continue reading
Public drinking: How does Alberta compare to other Canadian provinces?
Canadian liquor laws are constructed provincially. In Canada, with the exception of Quebec, possession of open containers of alcohol in public is generally against provincial laws and municipal bylaws. Continue reading
Homicide detectives investigate death of person found in central Edmonton
The Edmonton Police Service said Wednesday night that homicide detectives are investigating the death of a person found near 100 Street and 106 Avenue. Continue reading
Coyote raises 6 pups in north Edmonton backyard
By Sarah Kraus Reporter
A north Edmonton family is shocked to find half a dozen coyote pups had turned their back deck into a safe haven. Continue reading
Former Alberta teacher sentenced to 6 years for sex crimes
A former central Alberta teacher has been sentenced to six years in prison for sex-related charges involving a young girl. Continue reading
Calgary Cavalry win spring title with 2-0 win over York9 FC
Dominique Malonga and Julian Buscher both scored in the first half as the Calvary beat York9 FC 2-0 on Wednesday to clinch the title with two matches remaining in the inaugural CPL season. Continue reading
One of Red Deer RCMP officer’s sexual assault trials wraps up
A central Alberta Mountie is to find out in September whether he is guilty of sexual assault with a weapon and breach of trust. Continue reading
B.C. and Alberta premiers set to meet face-to-face for first time, want to avoid ‘phony war’
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
B.C. Premier John Horgan and Alberta Premier Jason Kenney are set to meet face to face Thursday for the first time at the Western Premiers Conference in Edmonton. Continue reading
Alberta has recorded 5 confirmed tornadoes in 2019 season so far
By Phil Darlington Weather Specialist
So far, 2019 has had five verified tornado reports in the province. Continue reading
City of Edmonton says what calcium chloride may do to your vehicle is your responsibility
By Julia Wong Digital Broadcast Journalist
The city may be responsible for spraying calcium chloride to clear Edmonton roads but it says what happens to your vehicle is up to you. Continue reading
Mother of Alberta boy who died of meningitis cross-examined by husband in retrial
The mother of 18-month old Ezekiel Stephan faces cross-examination on Wednesday after testifying her son hadn’t shown any critical symptoms before he stopped breathing. Continue reading
Shisha bars could be banned in Edmonton as early as July 2020
Consumption of hookah or shisha in bars and lounges could be banned across Edmonton earlier than expected. Continue reading
Manitoba premier to raise Quebec religious symbol law with western premiers at Edmonton meeting
Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister says he will be seeking a joint response to Quebec’s new religious symbols law when western premiers meet on Thursday in Edmonton. Continue reading
Pieridae Energy purchasing Shell Alberta natural gas assets to feed LNG plant
A company planning to build an LNG export facility in Nova Scotia says it is buying southern Alberta natural gas assets from the Canadian arm of British-Dutch giant Royal Dutch Shell. Continue reading
China’s ban on Canadian meat will lead to ‘huge’ losses, industry says
“China is a very important market for Canadian producers,” the Canadian Pork Council said in a statement. Continue reading
Homes for Hope: Calgary contractor builds house to sell to raise money for children’s hospitals
By Gil Tucker Reporter
A family whose son received life-saving care at Alberta’s children’s hospitals is launching a fundraising project and say it’s their way of saying, “Thank you.” Continue reading
Life-saving invention for opioids created in Calgary
By Jill Croteau Reporter
It’s an invention designed to address the epidemic of opioid overdoses across the country. The creator and the research engineer behind this product hope it will save lives. Continue reading
Alberta government wants to bring back elections for nominees to fill Senate vacancies
Alberta’s United Conservative government plans to bring back elections for would-be senators and hold a vote in a little more than two years. Continue reading
Lower minimum wage for Alberta youth takes effect Wednesday
The new $13-per-hour minimum wage applies to workers aged 13 to 17. Continue reading