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Northlands reno would bring up to a billion to Alberta economy: study
Artistic renderings gave Edmonton residents a glimpse last week into what the future of Northlands might look like. Now the organization is answering those demanding “show me the money.” An economic...
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Tigers take a bite out of Edmonton Oil Kings yet again
Out of all the 31 losses suffered by the Edmonton Oil Kings this season, Friday’s 5-4 loss to the pesky Medicine Hat Tigers may be the most heartbreaking. With the pressure almost to the max and the...
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Venting, March 5: Are the people behind Canadian Finals Rodeo taking Edmonton...
What bugs you? What makes you happy? Tell us about it. Something seems a bit fishy to me. A few years ago, Calgary attempted to take the CFR from Edmonton and now, after more than four decades, the...
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Edmonton non-profit looking for volunteers to outfit bikes for children with...
An Edmonton non-profit is looking for volunteers to help outfit special needs children with customizable bicycles for the summer. You Can Ride 2 is a volunteer-run Edmonton-based non-profit that...
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Hackathon project mines social media data to gauge public's reaction
Tweets and Facebook posts are chock-a-block full of useful information for businesses and municipal governments and Rhys Chouinard wants to help them realize it. He’s figuring out how to organize,...
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Construction on $24-million funicular starts, takes inspiration from New...
Edmonton’s funicular project will have some similarities to New York City’s High Line, an elevated linear park along a retired railway trestle, where the experience getting from point A to point B is...
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Domestic violence study shows 'lot of room for work,' Alberta cabinet...
Men’s views toward gender violence are shifting, a new study suggests, but more work needs to be done to rid the province of violence. “It’s a mixed bag,” said Stephanie McLean, minister of Status of...
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Editorial: Park and ride debate should be parked — for now
The thorny issue of parking facilities around LRT stations will make a return trip to city hall on Wednesday as council’s transportation committee looks at a bundle of reports on the future of park and...
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Tuesday's letters: Nothing comedic about bus shelter vandalism
Re. “Why destroy 63 bus shelters?”, March 4 This was not a “Dennis-the-Menace-like crime.” Those responsible did not walk into Mr. Wilson’s kitchen and play a prank. Someone allegedly destroyed...
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Landlords feel pinch of slumping economy, negotiate one lease at time
Bargain hunters in Edmonton’s rental housing market may find incentives to lure them because of the tough economy. “I’m going to be honest with you, 2016 is going to be a tough year,” said Bob Dhillon,...
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Woman and Kingsway Mall at odds over her treatment by security guards
A woman says she was recently mistreated by Kingsway Mall security officers when she tried to help a homeless man, but mall management stand behind the officers’ actions. Marlene Willier said she...
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Former Edmonton Anglican priest faces additional charges of sexual assault
An Anglican priest accused of sexually assaulting teenage boys at an Edmonton youth jail in the 1980s faces 17 additional charges after four more complainants came forward to police in the past month....
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Editorial: Driving the economic agenda
Just in case Albertans needed yet another sign indicating how drastically things have soured in the provincial economy, the text of Tuesday’s speech from the throne served as the equivalent of an...
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As murder trial begins, Travis Vader's lawyer says new suspects will be named
The first degree-murder trial of Travis Vader for the killings of an elderly St. Albert couple who vanished in 2010 began Tuesday with legal bombshells from both sides. In dramatic opening statements,...
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Wednesday's letters: What kind of planning went into High Level fencing?
I walked home recently across the High Level Bridge, the first time in many months. A new deterrent fence to discourage suicides is being installed on both sides, the entire length of the bridge. It’s...
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How do I gain work experience while finishing my formal education?
We asked Capital Ideas members how students can gain work experience while still in school. Here’s what members of our community of business owners helping business owners had to say: Make school count...
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Two Hills the only Alberta town in the running for Canada's most...
Two Hills has been shortlisted in a contest to name Canada’s most motorcycle rider-friendly community. The town, about 90 minutes east of Edmonton, was nominated by Bob Ross, co-ordinator of the annual...
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Edmonton police seek witnesses after 55-year-old pedestrian hit by truck
Edmonton police were looking for witnesses after a 55-year-old man was struck by a truck on a marked crosswalk. Police were called around 8:45 p.m. Tuesday after a pedestrian was struck while crossing...
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Warm Alberta winter means easy pickings for some predators
Milder Alberta winters make for a more comfortable commute and less money spent on road clearing. Just be thankful you’re not a caribou. Matt Besko, director of wildlife management policy for Alberta...
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Edmonton police uproot budding grow-op, seize multiple firearms
Edmonton police shut down a budding grow-op and seized multiple firearms Wednesday. Downtown division officers executed a search warrant at a home near 96 Street and 111 Avenue. Inside, police found a...
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