New 'They're aggressive': Edmonton beaver attacks prompt warning from Alberta trapper

by Wallis Snowdon

Known for its paddle-shaped tail and friendly, buck-toothed face, the beaver is a living, gnawing symbol of Canada's industrious spirit. But don't be fooled by the cute and furry appearance.These little rodents can be dam ferocious.

Police investigate suspicious death after body found near Rundle Park

Edmonton police are investigating after a man was found dead near an apartment complex in the city's northeast on Friday morning.

Power restored to all but 200 homes after Red Deer windstorm

Power has been restored to all but 200 homes in Red Deer, three days after a windstorm pummeled the city with winds of up to 112 km/h. Tuesday's storm downed 15 power lines, damaged 40 power poles and caused widespread damage throughout the city.

Young mother struggles to deal with public scorn after her toddler's death

by Brandi Morin

Two months ago, Dalyce Raine laid her toddler in a small, baby-blue casket and buried him in a cemetery in her home community on the Louis Bull First Nation in Maskwacis, south of Edmonton. These days she stays home and cries, and tries to avoid the hateful things people say about her.

Affordable housing development plan near Edmonton school prompts traffic safety concerns

Some residents of a south Edmonton neighbourhood are concerned about a proposal to build an affordable housing development next door to an elementary school.

Should Alberta let the sun set on daylight saving time? Have your say online

Albertans are being asked for their input on ending the twice yearly ritual of changing the clocks.

Syncrude hits Indigenous employment milestone, but there's more room to grow

by David Thurton

Syncrude has made significant strides employing Indigenous workers in the oilsands, but the oil company and Indigenous leaders all say more work still needs to be done to bump those numbers up.

'Cannabis lounges' included as part of proposed Edmonton bylaw change

by Michelle Bellefontaine

The city of Edmonton is looking at a bylaw change that could pave the way for the establishment of cannabis lounges if they are allowed after marijuana is legalized next year.

Derek Fildebrandt launches United Liberty group

A Wildrose MLA has formed a new organization that could morph into his leadership campaign for a new United Conservative Party — should it be formed.

Arsonist pleads guilty in $6M Windermere condo fire

by Janice Johnston

The mastermind behind a massive condo fire in Windermere pleaded guilty Thursday to arson. Eric Gould will be sentenced in November.

Alberta Health worker suspended for texting racial slur about Indigenous school principal

by Dave Dormer

An Alberta Health Services employee has been suspended after using a racial slur to refer to a Kainai Board of Education school principal in a text message.

Alberta Grade 4 math tests raise questions about teaching techniques

Alberta elementary students have been performing worse over the years on an international math test, sparking a debate over the best way to teach kids numeracy. Results of international Grade 4 test show that Alberta students scored an average of 484 in mathematics, a 40-point drop since 1995.

Edmonton judges to launch mental health court to ease case backlog

by Anna Desmarais

Two judges are creating a mental health court in Edmonton in response to the growing number of mental health-related calls received by police.

FROM THE ARCHIVES June 24, 1994: First live peep show in Western Canada opens in Edmonton

by John Zazula

Twenty-three years ago, Western Canada’s first live peep show opened in downtown Edmonton.

Eber-yay or Eber-nay? Edmonton Oilers fans react to Eberle-Strome deal

Similar to Jordan Eberle’s play over the last few seasons, Edmontonians’ views on him being shipped from the Oilers to New York were polarizing.

Exploding target ignites small forest fire near Fort McMurray

Alberta Forestry says a recent wildfire near Fort McMurray was started by an exploding target, and officers have charged an individual under new legislation.

Whirling disease detected in Red Deer River basin for 1st time

The province announced it has opened a lab dedicated to testing for whirling disease Thursday as the CFIA said the disease has been detected in the Red Deer River basin for the first time.

Parkland County bust nets drugs, cash, rifles, 'disguised' stun gun

A Parkland County man faces charges after RCMP seized a cache of illegal drugs and weapons that included a stun gun disguised as a cellphone.

A different kind of dispensary: Edmonton sisters open pharmacy cafe

Angela and Kay Song are adding a healthy dose of caffeine, steamed milk and baked treats to the traditional pharmacy. Edmontonians can now get their caffeine fix while picking up prescriptions.

Oilers deal Jordan Eberle to Islanders for Ryan Strome

by Doug Harrison

The Edmonton Oilers moved another first-round pick Thursday, sending Jordan Eberle to the New York Islanders for fellow right-winger Ryan Strome. A year ago, Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli dealt first-rounder Taylor Hall to New Jersey.

Rachel Notley's popularity stagnates in pair of online polls

Alberta Premier Rachel Notley's approval rating in her home province continues to suffer, according to a new independent poll from the Angus Reid Institute.

Two more days without power for some Red Deer residents

The city of Red Deer is making significant progress in restoring power to homes and businesses after a windstorm left 30 per cent of the city without power Tuesday night, city officials said Thursday.

Sears Canada to close 59 stores, lay off 2,900 in restructuring

by Pete Evans

Sears Canada plans to close dozens of locations and eliminate 2,900 jobs across the country as part of a court-supervised restructuring process.

CBC Investigates Edmonton Institution runs on 'culture of fear' and intimidation, report finds

by Marion Warnica

Edmonton's maximum-security prison is operating on a dystopian system of fear, harassment and bullying, according to an internal report obtained by CBC News.

Number of Albertans on EI declines for 6th straight month

About 3,200 fewer Albertans received Employment Insurance benefits in April than in March, marking the sixth consecutive monthly decline in the province

Canada Day 2017: Where to celebrate in Edmonton and beyond

Looking for an event or two on Canada Day? Here are some of the events in the Edmonton region and beyond.

Service dogs bring joy to the classroom at south Edmonton high school

Edmonton’s J. Percy Page High School is home to more than 1,000 students and exactly two dogs. A black lab named Ultra and a golden retriever named Eddie have become an integral part of the student body.

City on track to finalize plan for west leg of Valley Line LRT

Edmonton is on track to finalize its plan for the western leg of the Valley Line LRT, more than three years after completing the preliminary designs.

Enbridge to start construction this summer on Line 3 replacement pipeline

by Roberta Bell

Construction will start this summer on Enbridge's 1,700-kilometre Line 3 replacement pipeline, the largest project the company has ever undertaken.

Connor McDavid wins Hart, Ted Lindsay trophies

Calling Edmonton fans the best fans in the leauge, Connor McDavid thanked Oilers owner Daryl Katz for building a contending team and a "beautiful new building" in a speech after winning the Hart Trophy as the NHL's most valuable player.

Parts of Red Deer could be without power for next 72 hours, city says

Residents and businesses in about 15 per cent of Red Deer could be without power for the next 72 hours, as the city continues to operate under a local state of emergency after a violent wind storm.

Wannabe leader of United Conservative Party says he's tired of PCs not fighting for social issues

by Kim Trynacity

The latest candidate to enter the leadership race for the would-be United Conservative Party in Alberta is urging supporters not to abandon social issues.

Political centrists to consider embracing Alberta Party at weekend meeting

by Dean Bennett

A committee looking to rally centrists unhappy with what they say is an increasingly polarized political landscape is to meet Saturday with an eye to formally getting behind the Alberta Party.

New rules for infill in mature neighbourhoods set to start in July

by Lydia Neufeld

New rules that govern how mature neighbourhoods are redeveloped will require owners to limit the size of front yards but will allow basement suites to have higher ceilings.

Blue-green algae warning issued for parts of Lake Isle

On the first day of summer, Alberta Health Services has issued a blue-green algae advisory for parts of Lake Isle, 80 kilometres west of Edmonton.

Video Free admission at Edmonton outdoor pools starting Canada Day

by Lydia Neufeld

For Edmontonians looking for a dip in an outdoor pool to cool off this summer, there's some good news. The city is offering free admission to all four of its outdoor pools beginning July 1, in celebration of Canada's 150th birthday.

Edmonton soldier killed secretly fighting ISIS mourned at Niagara Falls funeral

A Canadian killed while secretly fighting Islamic State militants in Syria is being laid to rest at a funeral Wednesday afternoon in Niagara Falls.

Oilsands pioneers recall big promise, big problems with industry's first mine

by Dan Healing

The launch of Canada's first large-scale oilsands mine began on a cold and overcast September day in 1967, with speeches to a crowd of about 600 VIPs predicting incredible wealth would be unlocked from the massive energy resource in northern Alberta.

Everything 'tickety-boo' for Alberta baby born in back of Ford pickup

Cora-Lynn Klippert may be Alberta's tiniest ramblin' woman. Unlike the famed Allman Brothers song Ramblin' Man, Cora-Lynn wasn't born in the back of a Greyhound bus, but a Ford pickup truck rolling down the Cowboy Trail in Drayton Valley, Alta.

Edmonton celebrates National Aboriginal Day with round dance at Victoria Park

by Natasha Riebe

Canadians from coast to coast united Wednesday in a unique celebration of National Aboriginal Day as people in eight host cities joined hands at the same time in the biggest coordinated round dance in the country's history.

Oil falls again, despite decline in US crude supplies

Oil prices fell further on Wednesday, with the international benchmark for crude sliding below $45 US a barrel.

Cleaning up after Red Deer windstorm could take weeks, mayor says

Cleaning up after Tuesday's devastating windstorm in Red Deer could take weeks, the city's mayor told a news conference Wednesday. "Our focus at this point is the health and safety of Red Deerians so we will begin assessments of property damage once we restore order to the city," Mayor Tara Veer said.

'Incredibly damning allegation': Angela Cardinal case ignites feud between prosecutors, justice minister

by Janice Johnston

The Angela Cardinal case has exposed new cracks in an already tense relationship between Alberta’s justice minister and the province’s Crown prosecutors.

Fort McMurray residents review municipal wildfire response

by David Thurton

More than a year after a wildfire devastated Fort McMurray, the municipality is seeking input from residents about the event that has gone down in history as Canada’s largest insured disaster.

Deportation set for Guatemalan family in Edmonton despite plea for compassion

by Zoe Todd

Deportation dates have been set for a Guatemalan family in Edmonton desperate not to be torn apart.

Windstorm causes serious damage, power outages in Red Deer

A windstorm ripped through Red Deer Tuesday evening, causing widespread power outages and damage.

Edmonton school boards pass budgets for upcoming school year

Trustees on Edmonton’s Catholic and public school boards on Tuesday passed balanced budgets for the upcoming school year.

Canadian oil and gas spending at risk under stricter emissions limit: study

by Ian Bickis

A study by financial think-tank Carbon Tracker says Canadian oil and gas companies rank among some of the most exposed to climate policy risk.

Plan for Edmonton's Chinatown focused on safety, investment

by Lydia Neufeld

Edmonton city staff and the local Chinese business community are pushing a plan to help make Chinatown safer while inspiring new investment in the area.

Councillors reconsider sale of surplus schools sites to private schools

by Lydia Neufeld

A private school is not happy over a decision by Edmonton councillors to re-evaluate the sale of surplus school sites.