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Edmonton leads the way in release of flood maps, says Insurance Bureau CEO
From sunny and hot Tuesday to chilling rain and howling wind Wednesday, this week showed how quickly severe weather can impact Edmonton. Following recent flooding in British Columbia, Ontario and...
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Edmonton, Calgary to see new electoral ridings under boundary review
Alberta’s electoral boundaries commission is recommending the province adjust its ridings so that Edmonton, Calgary and the Airdrie-Cochrane area each get a new electoral district to account for...
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Edmonton police drop all charges against man accused in fatal hit-and-run
Edmonton police withdrew all charges Friday against a man in connection to a fatal hit-and-run that killed an 18-year-old man. Justin Handbury, 31, had turned himself in Wednesday to Strathcona County...
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Medieval weapons demonstrated in Edmonton at Medieval May festival
Time to get medieval on some watermelons. The Knights of the Northern Realms hosted the 7th annual Medieval May, Saturday at the King Edward Community League. Complete with tournament combat for...
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Group ramps up efforts to breathe life back into City of Champions motto
As city council readies to debate whether to bring back the slogan City of Champions on May 30, a group calling themselves Friends of Edmonton A City of Champions is hoping that they do. The group of...
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Children, bikers go for a ride in Parade of Heroes at Hawrelak Park
Kids with cancer got a chance to take a ride with some local heroes Saturday. The annual Parade of Heroes was held at Hawrelak Park presented by the Kids with Cancer Society, giving families a chance...
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Edmonton police investigating sudden death of an infant
The sudden death of a six-month-old baby boy is being investigated by police in northeast Edmonton. Emergency medical personnel were called to the area of 142 Avenue and 77 Street around 7 a.m. on...
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'Art can change your life': The Works festival features more than 600...
The 32nd annual The Works Art and Design Festival could represent the very definition of overwhelming. With over 600 artists in 49 exhibits, including 700 works of art, plus more than 200 special...
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Edmonton-area dog recognized for life-saving heroics after owner thrown from...
Former professional barrel racer Tracy Matkea is certain her heroic dog Becky Jo is the reason she is alive today. The four-year-old Australian shepherd and border collie cross urgently found help more...
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Outfielder wants to play in dirt for Prospects
Being referred to as a ‘dirt bag’ is not the most flattering compliment, but Jordan Stickler loves it. In fact, he relishes it. It’s what makes him successful on the baseball diamond. It’s part of the...
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Q and A: One in five Albertans bitten by ticks at risk of Lyme disease, says...
University of Alberta entomologist Janet Sperling says one in five Albertans bitten by ticks this summer could contract the potentially debilitating Lyme disease. Sperling, a board member of the...
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The 'wow' factor: explore the dream homes up for grabs in the Full Hou
Here’s your chance to explore the dream homes up for grabs in this year’s Full House Lottery. All are located in ONE at Windermere and sure to stun. We’ve hand-picked the features most likely to...
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Edmonton memorial focuses on deaths of 106 people tied to homelessness
A crowd placed flowers Friday at a memorial sculpture north of City Hall, remembering 106 people whose deaths were linked to homelessness in 2016. “This memorial service speaks to the harsh realities...
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Smudge walk marks second anniversary of truth and reconciliation report
Edmonton school district officials emphasized the importance of a curriculum that explains Canada’s dark history of residential schools Friday, marking the second anniversary of a milestone report from...
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Rodent droppings can be deadly — province issues hantavirus warning
Spread by rodents and potentially deadly, hantavirus is a growing threat as the province heads into warmer months, warns Alberta Health Services. Hantavirus is a potentially fatal airborne illness...
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Two youth in critical condition after Edmonton house fire
Residents of Edmonton’s Lago Lindo neighbourhood say they’re devastated after a cooking fire tore through a home and hospitalized three people Sunday. The fire broke out in the kitchen of the...
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Zumba challenge: Seniors and elementary students dance together
Zumba-dancing seniors proved to Grade 6 students Monday they can still bust a move to kick off Seniors’ Week in Alberta. Sage Seniors Association challenged 25 students from St. Philip Catholic...
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David Staples: Lower residential speed limits must not drive another cash grab
It’s an excellent idea to lower speed limits on residential streets from the current limit of 50 km/h to 40 km/h or even to 30 km/h. That said, such a major change is going to blow up big time on city...
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Times announced for Canada 150 celebrations across Edmonton
Edmonton will be hosting 16 hours of free Canada Day events — both at City Hall and the Alberta legislature grounds — to ring in Canada’s 150th birthday. Events at City Hall will run from 11 a.m. until...
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Edmonton military wives to raise voices at Invictus Games this fall
A choir of Edmonton military wives is bursting with pride and excitement at the news they will join dozens of other singing spouses at the Invictus Games in Toronto this September. “Everyone is hoping...
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