Dentist, patient agree: Alberta dental guide should take bigger bite out of fees

by Travis Mcewan

A dentist and a patient both agree that the Alberta Dental Association and College's newly announced fee guide doesn't increase affordability for Albertans.

Canada's annual inflation rate rises to 1.2% in July

Canada's annualized inflation rate in July was 1.2 per cent, up from 1 per cent in June, largely driven by higher prices for gasoline.

Analysis Distancing himself from The Rebel might be a defining moment for Scheer and his party

by Aaron Wherry

Andrew Scheer might be asked what took him so long. But putting some distance between himself and The Rebel might be a defining moment for Scheer and the party he leads.

Blue-green algae warning issued for Chip Lake

Alberta Health Services has issued a blue-green algae advisory for Chip Lake, located about 130 kilometres west of the city.

'I just lost my dog violently': Pet owners struggle with grief, trauma after dog attacks

Sara Ward's house is a less than a block from a tranquil man-made lake nestled among carpets of green grass. It's an idyllic place for a walk. But for Ward, it's also the place where her Chihuahua, Lola, was killed by another dog. Such attacks can leave victims feeling shaken for months.

New Bird 'whisperer' rescues loon from fishing line fiasco

by Stephen Hunt

A Sundre father and son staged a loon intervention last Saturday in the Nordegg area after the bird came looking for some help.

'A suck it up, buttercup, moment': Edmonton releases data on projected Valley Line traffic impacts

The city Thursday released detailed predictions of how Edmonton's new Valley Line LRT will affect vehicle traffic at intersections.

Western farmers worry they'll pay the price of saving supply management under NAFTA

by Kate MacNamara

Western grain farmers worry that Ottawa will protect supply management in dairy, eggs and poultry at their expense.

Recap Blue Bombers end Eskimos' perfect start

by Judy Owen

Matt Nichols ran in one touchdown and threw for another as the Winnipeg Blue Bombers won their fourth straight game and handed the Edmonton Eskimos their first loss of the season with a 33-26 victory Thursday.

Audit of UCP MLA expenses uncovers $557 in invalid payments

The caucus will come up with recommendations aimed at modernizing the expense claim system and updating the rules.

Longtime Metallica fan unable to see Edmonton concert from wheelchair-accessible seat

A longtime Metallica fan who uses a wheelchair is upset that he couldn't see the band from his assigned seat at Commonwealth Stadium.

Alberta government denounces Rebel Media, racism, calls out conservative leadership hopefuls

The two front-runners vying to lead Alberta's new United Conservative Party were challenged Thursday to publicly renounce Rebel Media and distance themselves from the far-right organization, which has come under increasing scrutiny since violent protests broke out in the U.S. last weekend.

'A damn fine man': Jack Avery, soldier and oilsands pioneer, dies at 92

by Wallis Snowdon

Jack Avery, a man who survived the Second World War and went on to help found the Alberta oilsands, has died. Avery passed away on Sunday. He was 92 years old.

3 children who died in 'very tragic' crash in central Alberta were from Washington state

Three children who were killed in a highway collision northeast of Calgary Wednesday night were travelling from the state of Washington with their parents, who survived the crash, RCMP say.

Alberta health minister slams dental association over new fee guide

A new fee guide for dental services in Alberta doesn't go far enough to reduce patients' costs, a "disappointed" Health Minister Sarah Hoffman said Thursday.

FROM THE ARCHIVES Thoroughbreds get the royal treatment ahead of 1988 Canadian Derby

by John Zazula

Preparations were underway for the six horses running in the annual Canadian Derby at Northlands Park.

Andrew Scheer won't grant interviews to The Rebel under current 'editorial direction'

by Aaron Wherry

Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer said at an event in B.C. on Wednesday night that he won't grant further interviews to Rebel Media if the outlet's editorial direction remains "as it is."

Shania Twain announces Edmonton tour stop

Canadian country superstar Shania Twain said she was done with touring in 2015, but is now sharing plans for a North American road show in 2018.

Deadly mudslide in Sierra Leone retraumatizing Alberta refugees

In the days since a deadly mudslide struck Sierra Leone on Monday, Kemoh Mansaray has been haunted by flashbacks of the civil war in his home country.

Alberta should adopt B.C.'s impaired driving rules, says MADD Canada CEO

MADD Canada says a move from punishment to rehabilitation could reduce the number of impaired driving incidents and speed up lengthy court battles.

Video Charity fetches homes for seniors' dogs in Edmonton

by Zoe Todd

ElderDog, a national not-for-profit organization for seniors and their dogs, is taking on Western Canada.

Targeting millennials with halftime shows is music to Edmonton Eskimos' ears

by Travis McEwan

The Edmonton Eskimos are using halftime musical performances to lure millennials to more games.

3 kids killed in crash that injured 3 others northeast of Calgary

A baby girl and two youth are dead and three others are injured after a semi and an SUV collided near Highway 36 and Highway 570 Wednesday afternoon.

Independent MLA Derek Fildebrandt hires lawyer to fight 2016 hit-and-run charge

by Charles Rusnell, Jennie Russell

Newly independent MLA Derek Fildebrandt could not have damaged his neighbour’s vehicle because he was in a caucus meeting at the time of the alleged accident.

Dog attacks on pets at five-year high in Edmonton

The number of dog attacks in Edmonton is at a five-year high and resulted in the deaths of 30 animals in 2016, according to statistics obtained by the CBC. There were 813 attacks last year — a dramatic rise from the previous three-year average of 600 attacks, and more than double the number that occurred in 2012.

Raspberry mousse cakes sold in multiple provinces recalled by CFIA for norovirus

by Stephanie Taylor

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is recalling a number of raspberry mousse cakes due to norovirus.

Family of girl abducted in west Edmonton badly shaken, police say

by Kyle Muzyka

The family of a five-year-old girl who was abducted Saturday night is still badly shaken by the incident, police say.

Video Edmonton Fringe Festival kicks off Thursday night

by Emily Rendell-Watson

This year the fringe theme is "A Midsummer Night's Dream" with shows across 42 venues.

Canadian Derby thoroughbred race location still uncertain for 2018

by Anna Desmarais

As the 88th Canadian Derby gets under way this weekend in Edmonton, the future of Canada's biggest annual thoroughbred race is still up in the air.

Alberta's opioid death toll continues to climb, new statistics show

The provincial government will spend $1.2 million to upgrade Calgary's Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre, which applied for permission from Health Canada in May to open a supervised drug injection site in the city's downtown core.

'You get caught, you pay the price': Derek Fildebrandt's constituents speak out on his scandals

Voters in Derek Fildebrandt's home riding have mixed feelings about their MLA's decision to leave the United Conservative Party caucus after a series of controversies.

Video Outhouse outlaw: squirrel turns toilet-paper bandit in mountain park

by Wallis Snowdon

Christa Lawrence is still laughing after a mischievous little red squirrel raided her camp site’s toilet-paper supply.

Stony Plain RCMP charge former firefighter with sexual assault of teen

Stony Plain RCMP have charged a 48-year-old former firefighter with sexual assault and sexual exploitation of a teenager.

'We are making the same mistakes': Alberta Holocaust survivor condemns violence in Charlottesville

by Wallis Snowdon

Abraham Silverman fears that one of the most horrific chapters in history is destined to repeat itself. For the Holocaust survivor, the violence in Charlottesville evokes painful memories of his own family’s persecution at the hands of the Nazis.

Oilers ink star centre Leon Draisaitl to huge eight-year contract

Edmonton Oilers centre Leon Draisaitl has signed an eight-year contract extension with an average annual value of $8.5 million, the team announced Wednesday.

Edmonton police recover more than $7M worth of stolen vehicles from 'chop shop'

Edmonton police have laid additional charges in an extensive "chop shop" investigation which led to the recovery of more than $7 million in stolen vehicles.

Alberta soldier facing child luring, child porn charges granted bail

An Alberta member of the Canadian Armed Forces who faces charges of child luring and child pornography was granted bail Wednesday.

Two charged in death of woman found in northern Alberta river

Slave Lake RCMP have charged two people with second-degree murder in the death of a 21-year-old woman whose body was pulled from the Lesser Slave River earlier this month.

Alberta government won't appeal court ruling that struck down impaired driving law

by Michelle Bellefontaine, Nola Keeler

The Alberta government will not appeal a ruling from the Alberta Court of Appeal that struck down a law allowing authorities to suspend the licences of motorists charged with drunk driving until their cases have been resolved in court.

Record number of whooping crane chicks born this year in Wood Buffalo National Park

A record 63 whooping crane chicks were born in Wood Buffalo National Park this year — an encouraging sign for conservationists who continue to monitor the rare birds' long, slow climb back from near-extinction.

Be the tortoise, not the hare: Alberta man celebrates 80th birthday with 100th marathon

by Wallis Snowdon

Marathon-runner Roger Macmillan gives a whole new meaning to the phrase "over the hill." The Fort Saskatchewan man has conquered a few of them over the years, and will be celebrating his upcoming 80th birthday in October by running his 100th full marathon this month.

'Lives can absolutely be saved': Alberta doctor creates online patient referral system

An Alberta doctor has created a web-based platform for doctors and specialists to share information with patients about referrals.

Alberta legislature ditching old paper-based expense claim system

by Michelle Bellefontaine

Alberta’s legislative assembly is moving to electronic system for MLAs to submit their expense claims, so discrepancies can be identified much sooner than under the old paper system

'Tiny and fragile': Edmonton woman's family seeks answers after she dies in police custody

by Andrea Huncar

Deanna Noname opted to leave her oxygen tank behind when she left her brother's home for the last time that Sunday morning. When her family next saw the 55-year-old, she was dying in a bed at Edmonton's Royal Alexandra Hospital.

'I'm a flawed man': embattled Alberta MLA Derek Fildebrandt quits UCP caucus

Derek Fildebrandt, plagued by a series of political scandals, is stepping down from the United Conservative Party caucus.

Tension between The Rebel and conservatives erupts anew

by Stephanie Levitz

The uneasy relationship between Canadian conservatives and controversial news outlet The Rebel garnered renewed attention Tuesday after one of the site's co-founders and two of its contributors quit over its coverage of the Charlottesville protests.

'Cruel and unusual' exercise cells removed from Edmonton Institution

by Emily Rendell-Watson

The Edmonton Institution has removed a set of small exercise cells used to provide segregated inmates with their daily hour of outdoor exercise.

Beleaguered UCP MLA Derek Fildebrandt facing 2016 hit-and-run charge

by Charles Rusnell, Jennie Russell

Edmonton police conducted an investigation and charged MLA Derek Fildebrandt on June 14, 2016, with leaving the scene of an accident and failing to notify the owner of the damaged vehicle, according to court documents obtained by CBC News.

Man who killed Edmonton senior handed life sentence

by Natasha Riebe

A man who killed an Edmonton senior more than six years ago has been sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole for 13 years.

Indigenous construction training program receives $1.9 million from province

by Anna Desmarais

The Alberta government announced Tuesday it will provide more funding to a NorQuest College centre that matches Indigenous people with construction-related jobs.