Soldiers of Odin now 'patrolling' Edmonton streets

by Mack Lamoureux

Edmonton's chapter of Soldiers of Odin, which the Anti-Defamation League calls an “extreme anti-refugee group,” is now patrolling the streets of Edmonton.

With fentanyl-related overdoses on the rise, one survivor wants to help

by Travis McEwan

After a decade as an opiate addict, Tyrone Winder's habit almost killed him. His life changed on Canada Day, when he snorted heroin and woke up surrounded by paramedics. Three weeks ago he started a diploma program to become a community service addictions worker.

Critics give Edmonton Catholic LGBTQ policy a D

by Andrea Huncar

The Edmonton Catholic school board’s new policy to address sexual orientation and gender identity does not protect LGBTQ students and fails to meet the Alberta government’s directive, critics say.

7 back-to-school sleep tips for parents

As parents shift their focus from packing towels and swimsuits for summer camp to the anticipation (or dread) of hitting the books, sleep schedules take on a renewed importance, pediatricians say.

Only 1 in 10 requests for a medically assisted death granted, Toronto doctor says

by Peter Zimonjic, Catherine Cullen

While more than 118 people have received a doctor-assisted death since the procedure became legal in Canada, that number likely represents only one tenth of those who made "serious requests" for medical help in dying, a Toronto physician says.

'Disturbing scene': Two bodies found in central Edmonton home

Edmonton police who responded to a suspicious-person call Friday at a home near 111th Avenue and 111th Street found two bodies inside. They arrested a man who was at the scene.

'Freak accident' has Airdrie girl in medically-induced coma, family devastated

by David Bell

An 11-year-old Airdrie girl remains in a medically-induced coma days after a tree her brother was cutting for firewood fell on her, and her uncle says the family is traumatized.

Drivers caught going double the speed limit on High Level Bridge

Police caught two drivers going 118 km/h across the High Level Bridge during a traffic enforcement operation Thursday night.

#MakeitAwkward: Edmonton racial slurs inspire new campaign

An appalling video of men hurling racial slurs at an Edmonton actor has served as inspiration for a new social media campaign backed by the mayor. #Makeitawkward encourages people to confront racism head on.

Long Weekend sporting event road closures: what you need to know

by Travis McEwan

September long weekend in Edmonton is being dubbed Race Weekend as city streets turn into race courses. This will to lead to detours and roadblocks for drivers.

Wayne Gretzky opening restaurant in Edmonton International Airport

by Mack Lamoureux

The Great One is set to open a restaurant shortly in the Edmonton International Airport. The stop for famished travellers is to be called Wayne Gretzky’s Wine & Whiskey.

Environment minister says Alberta ahead phasing out coal

Environment Minister Shannon Phillips says Alberta isn’t concerned about an accelerated phase-out of coal-fired power plants by the federal government because the province is ahead of the game.

Father of Edmonton woman killed by Jeep stunt criticizes planning

by Bob Weber

The father of a woman killed during a demonstration between two off-road Jeeps says organizers did a poor job of considering risk at the event.

Girl, 15, dies four years after minivan crashed into Alberta school

by The Canadian Press

A girl who was injured four years ago when a minivan plowed into a rural Alberta school has died.

Alberta's switch to renewable electricity generation will be a challenge, economist says

by John Gibson

Alberta’s goal of phasing out coal-fired electricity by 2030 in favour of cleaner sources stands a better chance of succeeding if policy makers don’t take an either-or attitude about renewables and natural gas generation, a Calgary economist says.

Like mother, like daughter: Edmonton women teach together

by Wallis Snowdon

As Moselle Semeniuk began her first day of teaching at Holyrood School, her mother was just down the hall, instructing her own classroom of anxious children.

Alberta sees largest drop in residential construction investment in the country

Alberta has registered the largest fall in new home construction in the country, according to Statistics Canada, as the province battles one of the worst recessions in recent history.

ATM bandit hits St. Albert gas station

RCMP are on the hunt for a thief who made off with an ATM by ramming his truck through the wall of a St. Albert convenience store.

Witness describes gruesome scene at fatal house fire near Whyte Avenue

Neighbour heard strange sounds outside and thought kids were playing with firecrackers. Then he heard sirens. And saw the body.

Downtown fire damages businesses, causes traffic snarl-ups

The cause of an early morning fire in Edmonton's downtown remains under investigation.

Silas's story: one Edmonton family's medical journey

by Wallis Snowdon

Even before her son's birth, Blessie Mathew knew Silas's survival would not be easy.

Fire at Edmonton seniors complex sends 4 to hospital

by Marion Warnica

Investigators are trying to figure out what caused a fire in a downtown Edmonton highrise that forced more than 100 people from their homes and sent four to hospital Thursday night.

Parents' group defends public funding for Alberta private schools

by Andrea Huncar

The head of an Alberta advocacy group for parents is defending the public funding of private schools as a way to save taxpayers money.

15 Albertans have opted for assisted death since law passed

by Catherine Cullen

Doctors and nurse practitioners have helped hasten the deaths of more than 100 Canadians since the federal law governing medical aid in dying was passed in June.

Development now allowed in Fort McMurray's Abasand and Beacon Hill communities

The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo has announced they have lifted the development restriction for Beacon Hill and Abasand, two Fort McMurray neighbourhoods hit hard by the wildfire.

'There's too much rain! Turn it off!': Some Alberta farmers behind in harvest after wet summer

by Andrew Brown, David Bell

Some Alberta farmers say they're getting too much of a good thing as a rainy summer has made harvesting crops a challenge.

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Calgary-based Enbridge Energy drops plans for Sandpiper crude oil pipeline

Enbridge Energy said Thursday it has dropped its proposal to build the Sandpiper crude oil pipeline across northern Minnesota.

Family-sized mobile homes on the move to Fort McMurray

by Zoe Todd

Sixty-five mobile homes originally built for families displaced by the Slave Lake fire are now moving to Fort McMurray. The homes are intended to meet the need for three- or four-bedroom rental accommodation.

Organizer of Jeep event says stunt that led to woman's death was not planned

by Bob Weber

The driver of a Jeep that hit and killed an Edmonton woman at a charity event says the vehicle just took off when he started the engine.