20,000 books later, temporary downtown Edmonton library opens

by Travis McEwan

After a year of planning, two months of moving, the Edmonton Public Library’s Enterprise Square location is officially open to the public.

Red-hot Blue Jackets dump Oilers to hit 'Sweet 16'

by Mitch Stacy

Cam Atkinson and William Karlsson scored power-play goals and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Edmonton Oilers 3-1 on Tuesday night to extend their winning streak to 16 games — one away from the longest ever in the NHL.

NewLeaf cancels flights to Phoenix, blames Westjet for muscling in on route

by Drew Anderson

Discount travel company NewLeaf has abruptly cancelled its newly announced flights from Calgary and Edmonton to Phoenix, Ariz. after it says Westjet muscled in on its new route.

Man driving truck repeatedly smashes vehicles in northwest Edmonton

A man was arrested Tuesday after the driver of a Dodge Ram 1500 truck repeatedly smashed into at least four vehicles in northwest Edmonton.

Video Bird bandits, volcanic escape: Tropical doves with wild backstory invade Alberta

by Wallis Snowdon

An invasive dove is making its way from the sunny beaches of the Caribbean and invading Alberta’s icy cities.

Travis Vader's strip-search complaint dismissed by sentencing judge

by Janice Johnston

Convicted killer Travis Vader’s attempt to have his sentence reduced because he was strip-searched in RCMP custody has been dismissed.

'This is the real thing': Morinville recording studio expands

Paul Smith hopes his new expanded recording studio in Morinville offers more opportunities for local musicians. It's one of the largest dedicated live-recording rooms in the province.

Oilers' Connor McDavid named one of four all-star game captains

Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid and Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price will serve as two of four captains at the NHL All-Star Game in Los Angeles this month.

Video Edmonton boxer Ryan Ford hopes to punch his way to the top

by Min Dhariwal

Ryan Ford heads to Singapore next month for the biggest fight of his boxing career - a battle with Sam Rapira of New Zealand for the UBO (Universal Boxing Organization) light-heavyweight title of the world.

'Science isn't settled' shows Wildrose attitude to climate change, minister says

Alberta Environment Minister Shannon Phillips says comments by Wildrose critic Don MacIntyre suggesting the science isn't settled on climate change shows why the party hasn’t put forward a credible plan to reduce carbon emissions.

Former leader of Alberta's largest union seeks to rebuild the Liberal party

by John Cotter

Dan MacLennan said he wants to focus instead on rebuilding many of the party's constituency organizations that withered or died to the point where the Liberals were reduced to just one seat in the 2015 provincial election.

'Slowing economy' blamed for decline in Edmonton property values

The value of most properties in Edmonton this year is lower because of what the city calls “a reflection of a slowing economy.” Property assessment notices are being mailed this week.

Hot winter reads from Edmonton AM

There's nothing better to keep you occupied through Edmonton's long winter months than a good book. In search of the perfect winter read, Edmonton AM asked its well-read listeners for some suggestions.

Sentencing hearing resumes for Alberta man who killed missing seniors

by The Canadian Press

Lawyers are to present final arguments today in the sentencing hearing of a man convicted of killing two missing Alberta seniors.

Fort McMurray politician Diane Slater dead at 66

by David Thurton

Diane Slater — the chain-smoking, straight-talking, get up and do it woman who shaped Fort McMurray through its boom years — died Saturday from cancer. She was 66 years old.

Oilpatch-friendly royalty system takes effect in Alberta

by Kyle Bakx

The oilpatch was fearing the worst, but ended up overwhelmingly supporting the results of the royalty review. The new policy began Jan. 1.

Canada's top CEOs earn 193 times average worker's salary

by Jacqueline Hansen

A new report shows Canada's 100 top CEOs will earn by 11:47 a.m. today — Jan. 3 — what the average Canadian will make in a whole year.

Fire on roof of historic Banff hotel sparked accidentally by propane torch

A fire that gutted the top floor of a historic hotel in Banff, Alta., over the holidays — forcing several hundred guests to flee in the middle of the night, many in their bedclothes — was sparked by a propane torch on the roof, investigators say.

'We're looking for answers, still': Family of man shot by Edmonton police call for new fatality inquiry

by Roberta Bell

The family of a man fatally shot by Edmonton police are calling for the inquiry that cleared the officer to be overturned and a new one ordered.

One man in hospital after early morning shooting in Edmonton

One man is in hospital after being shot Tuesday morning.

Electric cars, oil price rebounds and Grande Prairie: What one energy expert will be watching in 2017

by Drew Anderson

Oil prices are likely to stabilize and possibly rise in 2017, while electric cars could change the game, according to the executive director of the ARC Energy Research Institute.

Alberta craft beer boom set to expand in 2017

by Natasha Riebe

The Alberta beer boom is expected to flow throughout 2017 with an estimated 20 brew pubs or breweries opening. The number of craft breweries in Alberta has more than doubled in two years, expanding from 18 in 2014 to nearly 50 in 2016.

Deer saved from icy Alberta river in rescue caught on video

by Robson Fletcher

A doe was pulled to safety with the help of an ex-firefighter who waded into an icy river near Drumheller, Alta.

Carbon tax on fuel can be offset by small changes to driving habits, says instructor

by Drew Anderson

Alberta's new carbon tax is now adding $0.049 to a litre of gas, an amount that can be offset with some small changes to your habits behind the wheel, according to one driving instructor.

Mail-forwarding fraud complaints jump more than 700% in 2016

by Natalie Dobbin

The number of cases of mail-forwarding fraud reported to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre jumped to 479 in 2016 compared to the year before.

Analysis What it takes for a carbon tax to work

by Tracy Johnson

It's Day 3 of Alberta's new carbon tax regime. Are you driving less? Putting on a sweater and turning down the thermostat? Considering solar panels, perhaps? Because a carbon price, after all, is supposed to make us change our behaviour and lead less carbon-intensive lives. Tracy Johnson looks at its chances of success.

Alberta minister says province 'still standing' on Day 2 of carbon tax

by Rob Drinkwater

Alberta Environment Minister Shannon Phillips said the province was "still standing" a day after its carbon tax took effect, and Albertans who opposed the levy could start seeing rebate cheques within days.