News — Page 18
Edmonton council backs $114.58M climate action plan, defers most spending to budget talks
Four immediate no-cost initiatives approved; city will debate funding for eight additional climate measures in December.
September long weekend forecast for Edmonton: clouds, rain, below-average temps
Friday high 19°C with 30% shower chance; Saturday overcast at 15°C; Sunday evening showers; Labour Day 16°C with 60% rain chance.
Crown seeks 5 years for dog owner convicted in 11-year-old's death
Sentencing hearing underway for Crystal MacDonald, convicted of criminal negligence in the April 2024 death of Kache Grist, 11, who was...
U of A Hospital emergency department adds weapon detection scanner
University of Alberta Hospital becomes Alberta's second hospital to install electromagnetic weapon screening. Royal Alexandra Hospital's...
Edmonton police commission moves meetings online, removes public speakers through year-end
All remaining 2026 public meetings will be held virtually via Zoom. The commission removed the public-speaking portion citing safety...
Sentencing underway for dog owner convicted in death of 11-year-old Kache Grist
Crystal MacDonald was found guilty of criminal negligence causing death after her two cane corsos fatally attacked Kache Grist in April...
Downtown Edmonton YMCA opens 90 affordable units by late fall after nearly nine years
The restored Williams Hall at 10030 102A Ave. will welcome its first residents this fall, offering one-bedroom apartments at $1,028 per...
Alberta's classroom politics rules take effect Tuesday with flag restrictions delayed
Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides says new neutrality mandates for schools and teachers begin this week, but the contentious flag...
Becoming 51st U.S. state is a 'non-starter' for Albertans, Premier Smith says
As some Americans suggest Alberta should join the union, Smith dismissed the idea on Tuesday, saying Albertans don't want to swap Ottawa...
19-year-old charged after vandalism spree damages Edmonton downtown, $100,000 in losses
Glass panels smashed at the funicular, two LRT stations and ATB Place between Aug. 19-25. Police arrested the suspect Aug. 26 with help...
Dual-practice surgery model takes effect in Alberta with 400 physicians signed up
Premier Smith asks Ottawa for latitude on new health model allowing specialists to work both publicly and privately, as protests raise...
Edmonton plans monthly residential snow removal and more equipment to tackle winter streets
Edmonton proposes monthly residential snow removal and additional equipment; rules out calcium chloride despite its effectiveness.
