Edmonton’s Oliver School renamed wîhkwêntôwin School
wîhkwêntôwin is a Cree word that can be translated into English as ‘circle of friends.’
Education
Apr 9
Massive fire consumes historic airport Hangar 11 near NAIT in central Edmonton
A large fire consumed Hangar 11, a Second World War-era airplane hangar that was part of the former municipal airport, between the NAIT campus and Blatchford.
Fire
Apr 22
Edmonton’s Marco Arop wins men’s 800 metres in Diamond League opener
Canadian runner Marco Arop won Saturday's men's 800 metres in the season-opening Diamond League meet.
Canada
Apr 20
8.7% tax increase recommended to meet Edmonton’s 2024 operating budget
The city's spring operating budget adjustment recommends a 8.7 per cent tax increase for 2024 — an additional 2.1 per cent increase than what was approved in November 2023.
Money
Apr 11
Edmonton Oilers lose to Avs; will face Kings in 1st round of playoffs
The Edmonton Oilers' regular season ended with a 5-1 loss to the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday night in Denver.
Sports
Apr 19
Edmontonians weigh in on how city should handle proposed tax increase
Edmontonians are sharing their opinions on how the city should handle the tax increase.
Politics
Apr 12
Municipal Affairs staff cannot find letter referenced by Alberta premier
Three weeks after Premier Danielle Smith highlighted a letter that raised concerns about the City of Edmonton, a Freedom of Information Request has failed to produce the document.
Politics
Apr 19
Man dragged by his own SUV in downtown Edmonton carjacking: police
A 26-year-old man was dragged and run over by his own SUV during a carjacking in a downtown Edmonton parking lot on Saturday, according to police.
Traffic
Apr 21
West Edmonton home damaged by fire on Monday
Edmonton Fire Rescue Services said the fire broke out in the area of 103rd Avenue and 145th Street just before 4:30 a.m.
Fire
Apr 15
Man accused of luring young girls on Snapchat faces more charges: Edmonton police
More charges have been laid against a 53-year-old man accused of luring teens on social media, Edmonton police said Friday.
Crime
Apr 19
Alberta health minister confirms capacity strain after neonatal doctors warn of pending crisis
Adriana LaGrange said the province has 'a bit of strain' in neonatal intensive care unit capacity but no babies have been airlifted out of Alberta for care for seven years.
Health
Apr 17
3rd-alarm response called for large fire in northeast Edmonton
Several RVs were destroyed by a large fire fuelled by wind in northeast Edmonton on Tuesday afternoon. It prompted a third-alarm response.
Fire
Apr 16
Edmonton doctors warn of NICU crisis that could lead to baby deaths
'We're starting to get to the point where there is potential serious harm that is going to be afflicting the most fragile, vulnerable patients that we have in this province.'
Health
Apr 16
Fire chief asks for Edmontonians’ help ahead of wildfire season
'Over the last two weeks, looking at the dashboard, anywhere from five to 10 grass wildfires were happening per day,' Edmonton's fire chief said Tuesday.
Environment
Apr 16
Edmonton Oilers fans getting pumped for playoffs: ‘It’s going to be so electrifying’
The NHL playoffs start on Saturday and Edmonton Oilers fans, businesses and the team itself are gearing up for what’s hoped to be a long post-season.
Sports
Apr 15
Fire at south Edmonton apartment building sends person to hospital
Some residents had already escaped the building before crews arrived, while others were trying to get away from the fire by heading to their balconies, the EFRS said.
Fire
Apr 15
Crews battle grass fire near rail tracks on northeast outskirts of Edmonton
Edmonton fire crews were called to the scene of a large grass fire near some rail tracks off Hayter Road at 3:56 a.m.
Fire
Apr 15
Young Edmonton Oilers fan gives precious heart valve gift
The parents of Karter Bourgeault, a young Edmonton Oilers fan who died after a battle with cancer, made the tough decision to donate his heart valves to two babies.
Health
Apr 22
Man who shot and killed homebuilder in south Edmonton identified
Sources have told Global News that the person responsible for shooting and killing an Edmonton homebuilder this week was Nick Dhaliwal, who was also found dead at the scene.
Crime
Apr 10
Snow puts damper on opening day of Edmonton golf course
While spring snow should come as no surprise to seasoned Edmontonians, it was a bit of a disappointment for those hoping to hit the links on Wednesday.
Weather
Apr 17