New Fire Aid for Fort McMurray ticket sales 'on track,' organizers say

by Lydia Neufeld

Organizers of a benefit concert for Fort McMurray residents say they expect last minute walk-up buyers to boost final ticket sales.

Edmonton workers told to 'be thankful' for jobs via whiteboard message

by Wallis Snowdon

A notice reminding Edmonton workers they could be easily replaced amid the economic downturn continues to draw backlash online even though it was erased weeks ago.

Almost $1M in drugs seized in Edmonton drug trafficking investigation

A recent traffic stop led to what Edmonton police are calling the largest meth seizure in its history.

Please return our teepee canvas, Alberta Mounties ask thief

The Mounties may always get their man, but will they get their canvas ... back? The RCMP in Siksika First Nation are sure hoping so, after their branded teepee canvas went missing sometime in the night of June 22 or early-morning hours of June 23.

Veteran with PTSD flashbacks now faces huge bill from Veterans Affairs

by Travis McEwan

Dean Campbell's flashbacks are symptoms of post-traumatic stress syndrome, and can be triggered by loud noises, large crowds or stress. The latest bout, he said, was brought on by a letter from Veterans Affairs Canada. According to the government, the former warrant officer owes his country $81,272.10.

Ikea recalls Malm dressers after children killed in U.S.

by Pete Evans

Three deaths in the U.S. in the past two years have led Swedish furniture giant Ikea to recall one of its best-selling dressers.

Oil at $50: What life looks like in the oilpatch 2 years after prices plummeted

by Tracy Johnson

Two years ago, $50 US oil would have been considered a nightmare scenario. Even last June, no one in Alberta would have considered it a cheerful prospect. But this is world the oilpatch is living in.

Fraud charges laid against Thorsby Soccer Club treasurer

RCMP have laid more than a dozen fraud-related charges against the treasurer of the Thorsby Soccer Club.

45-storey tower on Jasper Avenue ekes out council's approval

After hours of debate Monday, city council approved the Emerald Tower, a 45-storey residential condo building set for Jasper Avenue in the Oliver neighbourhood.

Start-up moving company helps at-risk youth access the job market

by Emily Fitzpatrick

Boyle Street Moving Co. is a newly-launched social enterprise that aims to give at-risk youth much needed work experience.

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Ikea recalls millions of Malm dressers after several U.S. children killed

by Pete Evans

Three deaths in the U.S. in the past two years have led Swedish furniture giant Ikea to recall one of its best-selling dressers.

Consumer insolvencies 'staggering compared to past years'

by Radio Active

Insolvency trustee cautions Edmontonians to control spending after insolvency files jumps by nearly 200 per cent.

'I thought PTSD was just for soldiers and veterans,' widow says

by Kim Trynacity

The widow of a Red Deer corrections officer who committed suicide last year is calling on the province to create a post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) clinic for the general public.

International tests get failing grade from Alberta Teachers' Association

by Dave Dormer

High school exams may be done for another year, but the conversation around standardized tests continues.

AHS salary disclosure places current president at top of list

by Michelle Bellefontaine

Two lab pathologists, a geriatrician and a community dentist were among the top 15 salary earners at Alberta Health Services last year.

Ex-UFC fighter killed in hit-and-run was a 'big, giant nerd,' friends say

by Nola Keeler

Ex-UFC fighter Ryan Jimmo is being remembered as an 'absolute inspiration' who was proud to be a 'big, giant nerd.' On Monday, police released images of the vehicle they believe was involved in his death.

SAIT, NAIT and other colleges release salaries of top earners

by Michelle Bellefontaine

David Ross, president of SAIT in Calgary, was the top earner so far in 2015 with a $489,071 base salary. His total compensation totalled $518,375.

Pipelines and why they fail in Canada

by Kyle Bakx

Corrosion, construction defects and cracking are the main causes of pipeline incidents, according to a new report on the industry's performance.

Payroll software glitch leaves some Jasper parks staff unpaid for months, union says

by Lydia Neufeld

Some Parks Canada staff in Jasper National Park have not received paycheques in months because of glitches with a new payroll system, say union representatives.

From shower to shag carpet, double-decker bus was worth the fuss

by Wallis Snowdon, Ariel Fournier

One look at his weird new ride, and it's clear Paul Caspers has taken summer road-trip plans to new heights.

Olivia and Liam are Alberta's top baby names third year in a row

by Roberta Bell

Alberta has released a list of the most popular names of 2015, with Liam and Olivia topping out the list for the third year in a row.

More than $1M in laser equipment stolen from Edmonton skincare clinic

Edmonton police are investigating after more than $1-million in laser equipment was stolen from a southside skincare clinic.

Nerdy nuptials: Two Edmonton biologists are getting married, and you're invited

by Wallis Snowdon

He's a paleontologist with an affinity for dinosaur tails, she's a behavioural ecologist who is nuts about squirrels. Both love science, sci-fi classics and long walks through the wilderness. Amanda Kelley and Scott Persons are two biologists in love.

Driver seriously injured in Yellowhead rollover

A 46-year-old man is in hospital with non life-threatening injuries after a single-vehicle rollover Sunday evening on the Yellowhead Trail.

Video Feral bunnies have one Edmonton neighbourhood hopping mad

by Zoe Todd

A neighbourhood dispute about feral bunnies is taking a group of Edmontonians down the rabbit hole. Residents in Keheewin are fighting a scourge of feral bunnies who are eating up their garden plants, and they're unhappy about neighbours who put food out for the animals.

Analysis Why blame Big Oil for Canada's climate woes?

by Kyle Bakx

Canada's oil industry would sure love to receive the same level of support the country's auto sector receives, especially as decisions by politicians over the next few years will have a vitally important influence on the oilpatch's future.

Naloxone kits proving an effective antidote in fentanyl crisis

by Gareth Hampshire

The take-home naloxone kits saved the lives of more than 119 people at risk of dying from an opiate overdose in central Alberta in the past year.

Ex-UFC fighter Ryan Jimmo killed in hit and run in Edmonton

by Mack Lamoureux

Ex-UFC fighter Ryan Jimmo was killed in a hit-and-run incident on Edmonton's Whyte Avenue early Sunday morning, his aunt confirmed to CBC News.

'It looks like a war zone here': Helicopter captain compares Fort McMurray to Bosnia

by Roberta Bell

Looking down at Fort McMurray burning from the green Griffon helicopter brought back haunting memories for one pilot who has served in some of the world’s most conflict-ridden countries.

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Opioids deployed 'like mad' now called a 'big mistake,' at Calgary pharmacist conference

by David Bell, Andrew Brown

Opioid addiction has reached a crisis level in Canada, in part due to prescribing practices and it’s going to take a shift in public attitude to get it under control.

The dog day of summer: pups enjoy a little extra freedom in Edmonton

by Emily Fitzpatrick

Dogs were welcomed, fur and all to the Jamie Platz Family YMCA for a Doggie Dip and across town. Dogs, ferrets, parrots, and more were welcomed to Hawrelak Park.

'They started off live and they ended up dead on a movie set,' says Calgary man of dead bisons

by Drew Anderson, Andrew Brown

The American Humane Association is investigating after four bison were reportedly killed for use in a film being shot in Alberta.

Severe weather events forcing architects, engineers to rethink building design

Severe weather events like wildfires and floods are becoming more frequent and more difficult to predict, forcing architects and engineers to rethink how they design buildings, infrastructure and cities.

Video Eating the bizarre in Czar, Alberta

by Rick Bremness

Owners of a restaurant in Czar, Alta. have watched their business grow after putting ostrich and other exotic meats on the menu.