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Drunk driver who killed 73-year-old grandfather handed five-year sentence
An Edmonton man who admitted he was driving drunk when he fatally struck a 73-year-old pedestrian was handed a five-year prison sentence Monday. Erick Edgardo Garcia, 38, pleaded guilty in October to...
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Edmonton-made film marks final on-screen role for Canadian actor, TV host...
An Edmonton-made film will be the last feature-length production starring the late Alan Thicke, who died Dec. 13 at age 69. Chris Craddock, who directed the feature It’s Not My Fault And I Don’t Care...
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Celebrate shortest day of the year in Edmonton
Seven hours, 27 minutes and 39 seconds (7:27:39) That’s how much daylight there is on the shortest day of the year, which falls this year on Wednesday, Dec. 21. The sun will rise at 8:49 a.m. and set...
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Alberta has a tragic history of murder-suicides within families
Alberta has a troubled past of murder-suicides involving mothers, fathers and step-parents taking the lives of their children. August 1994: Six-year-old Tyler Dugan died from carbon monoxide poisoning...
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Edmonton ice castle back, bigger and better than before
The Hawrelak Park ice castle has been upsized in its second year, and promises to be bigger and better than before. “It’s 50-per-cent bigger I’d say, at least,” said Brent Christensen, founder of and...
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Sex offender released in Edmonton poses risk to reoffend against children,...
Edmonton police are warning the public about a convicted sex offender that they say poses a risk of reoffending against children. Lyle Larson, 25, was released from the Bowden Institution in August...
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Derek Van Diest saw Canadian hurdler retire with dignity
Many Canadians can recall watching the track and field competition at the 2008 Beijing Olympics where a young, unknown hurdler named Priscilla Lopes-Schliep shocked the world with her bronze-medal...
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Freezing for a reason at Edmonton's Polar Plunge
Cold is an integral part of the annual Polar Plunge into Lake Summerside in Edmonton, but organizers hope Old Man Winter keeps it civil on Jan. 22. The most recent two plunges both took place on some...
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Mom charged with second-degree murder in daughter's death at northwest...
Edmonton police have charged a mother with second-degree murder in the killing of her 21-year-old daughter. Police and EMS responded to a call at 4:30 p.m. Friday at a northwest residence where a woman...
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A relaxed downtown for Christmas Eve shoppers
Editor’s note: Contains spoilers. If you know a loved one is shopping for you today, do not read this story. We don’t want to ruin your Christmas. What do you do when you fly in from Toronto and...
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77 turkeys later, lunch is served at Sacred Heart Church
Food requirements for the midday Boyle Street Christmas Dinner read a little like the 12 Days of Christmas: 77 turkeys, 364 pounds of ham, 120 dozen buns, 12 tubs of ice cream, along with dozens of...
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Boyle Street feast for less fortunate serves thousands on Christmas Day
It takes 200 turkeys to feed the families gathered at Boyle Street Plaza, where Santa Claus busies himself handing out toys to expectant children. Robbien Sasky was digging into a Christmas dinner...
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Canadian Blood Services asking Edmontonians to consider giving the gift of...
Canadian Blood Services is looking to tap into the giving spirit over the holidays in Edmonton and area. Poor weather across the country has led to increased cancellations and decreased bookings by...
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Boxing Day not what it used to be, say shoppers at one Edmonton mall
Crowds of people shopped at Southgate Mall on Monday morning, but some veteran shoppers said Boxing Day just isn’t what it used to be. For one, the deals aren’t as good as in previous years, said Kerri...
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Winter parking ban on bus routes takes effect in Edmonton
A dump of snow on the weekend has prompted the city to declare a seasonal parking ban in Edmonton. As of 7 a.m. Tuesday, parking is forbidden on any marked bus route until further notice. The ban...
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RCMP investigate suspicious death on Paul Band First Nation
Mounties were asking for tips from the public Monday night after a person was found dead on a First Nation west of Edmonton. A body was found in the area of Sundance Road on the Paul Band First Nation...
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Youth play hockey with police officers during eighth year of McCauley Cup
A dozen downtown Edmonton police officers found themselves up against more than 30 neighbourhood kids at the McCauley community rink Tuesday. Far from causing trouble, youth in the community gathered...
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Top stories of 2016 in Edmonton: No. 3, Rogers Place
Every year, a few stories stand out as the most important in Edmonton — stories that get us talking around the proverbial water cooler and resonate deeply in our city. Postmedia is counting down our...
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Spirit of the season kept bylaw officers from ticketing parking ban scofflaws
Those caught unaware by a parking ban on bus routes put in effect Tuesday were given a break by bylaw officers in keeping with the spirit of the season. “It is the Christmas season, and we don’t want...
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Things to do: Celebrate New Year's Eve in style in and around Edmonton
Edmonton residents will be treated to not one, but two massive fireworks shows as the city ushers in the new year and marks the beginning of Canada’s 150th anniversary. The first explosion of colour...
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