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Huge crowds gathered for 'sister march' at legislature following Trump...
The march was widespread but the message was focused. “Women’s rights are human rights,” called organizer Paula Kirman, answered by thousands of people crowding the grounds of the Alberta Legislature...
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Hundreds take Polar Plunge in support of Special Olympics
Against their better judgment, more than 230 volunteers jumped into the frigid waters of Lake Summerside on Sunday in support of Special Olympics Alberta. “Everybody said it was going to be cold,” said...
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Ice on Whyte Festival kicks off this week
After a few seasons of suffering through unusually warm weather, Ice on Whyte festival organizers have their fingers crossed the cold weather will hold for this year’s icy Edmonton winter festival. “We...
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Edmonton woman awarded $4.5 million in damages for Kamloops crash
By Keith Fraser, Postmedia An Edmonton woman who was left a paraplegic following a vehicle collision near Kamloops has been awarded $4.5 million in damages. On March 1, 2009, Leslie Warick, 59, was on...
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Police investigating alleged assault at Edmonton women’s rally
Edmonton city police are investigating an alleged Saturday assault at a rally held outside the Alberta legislature in support of the Women’s March on Washington. The complainant is a reporter for The...
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Bigger venue opens doors to serve Edmonton Somali community
A centre that serves Edmonton’s Somali community is getting ready to celebrate a spike in growth by opening a new location to serve more people. “The place is open seven days a week,” said Sahra Hashi,...
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David Staples: Anderson questioned on anti-annexation attitude
There’s good reason for Edmonton to question the appointment of Shaye Anderson as the province’s minister of Municipal Affairs. In the past, Anderson has made it clear he opposes Edmonton’s annexation...
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Thomas Scoffin claimed Northerns, off to first Provincials
Thomas Scoffin is a young man on a mission. A new year, a new team, the skip for the University of Alberta Golden Bears is reaching new heights. Scoffin and his team, featuring third Tristan Steinke,...
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Edmonton councillor wants to bring back the sand box
An Edmonton councillor is hoping his plan to bring back boxes of sand to treat slippery sidewalks will gain traction among his fellow lawmakers. “It’s getting worse every winter. You look at our...
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City of Edmonton workplace safety under independent review
A full review is being done on the safety of City of Edmonton employees. But administration says it has little to do with a proposal from Epcor to take over the city’s drainage system, which suggests...
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Stand-up comedian opens Edmonton audience's eyes to autism
Michael McCreary is only 20 years old, but has already toured North America while following his dream of becoming a successful stand-up comedian. McCreary, who has been diagnosed with Asperger’s...
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Welcome to winter: NorQuest throws a winter festival for students
Ayham Alkafri grinned from ear to ear while he recounting his first and somewhat feeble attempt at skiing. “I tried to ski but I fell lots of times, but I am happy,” Alkafri, a new immigrant from Syria...
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Alberta sees spike in flu-related deaths
Alberta Health Services reported a substantial jump in influenza-related deaths Thursday, despite signs that flu season may now be on the decline in much of the province. The latest AHS report shows 34...
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Man arrested after three downtown robberies
A 34-year-old man is facing charges after three robberies in downtown Edmonton. Patrol officers were called to a robbery at a restaurant near 100 Street and 103 Avenue on Jan. 18 around 4:30 p.m. after...
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Epcor warning of potential door-to-door fraudsters
Epcor is warning Edmonton residents to be suspicious of door-to-door salesman after numerous complaints of persons possibly impersonating Epcor employees to gain access into homes. Tim le Riche, a...
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Police investigate homicide in Saddle Lake
A 26-year-old man is dead after shots were fired into a home in a drive-by shooting in Saddle Lake, police said. St. Paul RCMP, the RCMP Edmonton Major Crimes Unit and the Forensic Identification...
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Both adults accused in Mac's stores killings will go to trial on double...
Both adult suspects in the double fatal robberies of two Edmonton Mac’s stores in 2015 will each go to trial on two counts of first-degree murder. Provincial court Judge Renee Cochard made the...
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Alberta Scotties Tournament of Hearts: Friday's results
Shannon Kleibrink and her Okotoks rink are perfect atop the standings and through to the playoff round as the ‘A’ qualifier at the Alberta Scotties in St. Albert. Edmonton’s Val Sweeting is also...
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Kleibrink rink a win away from provincial title
One of the greatest provincial curling stories of all time is one win away from becoming reality mostly as a result of Lisa Eyamine convincing Shannon Kleibrink to double down. “We both have a passion...
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Edmonton Muslim community holding hope that Canadians reject Trump's...
A U.S. ban on immigrants and refugees from predominantly Muslim countries is everyone’s problem. That’s the message from Aurangzed Qureshi, spokesman for the Alberta Muslim Public Affairs Council. He...
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