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Edmonton Valley Zoo reopens Nocturnal Wing Saturday with enhanced bat habitat
The Nocturnal Wing reopens July 4 after habitat upgrades and facility improvements. Visitors will see a colony of more than 90 Jamaican...
Corb Lund's anti-coal petition falls short by 5,000 verified signatures
Elections Alberta ruled the petition did not meet the 177,732 verified signature threshold under the Citizen Initiative Act. The effort...
Canada's men's rugby team opens Nations Cup campaign Saturday at Clarke Stadium
Canada faces Spain on Saturday, July 4, in the first of three home matches as the inaugural World Rugby Nations Cup kicks off in Edmonton.
Alberta's $100 affordability rebate draws 106K applications despite website glitches
More than 106,000 Albertans have applied for the direct deposit in just over 24 hours, though some faced sign-in errors and bank...
Man charged with extortion and conspiracy to commit murder after Edmonton traffic stop
A 22-year-old arrested during a June 23 traffic stop in Edmonton was charged with extortion and conspiracy to commit murder linked to...
Edmonton river valley trails flood after June breaks 112-year rainfall record
Multiple low-lying trails closed this week as North Saskatchewan River levels spiked to nearly 6.5 metres following record June precipitation.
City council examines new rules to regulate lodging houses amid neighbourhood concerns
Edmonton's Urban Planning Committee heard proposals Thursday to limit lodging houses to three-bedroom minimums and cap sleeping units...
Alberta rolls out redesigned driver's licences and ID cards with health number integration
New combined cards including space for personal health numbers took effect Thursday. Albertans applying for renewals must now provide...
Man with ties to international extortion gang arrested in Edmonton on Canada-wide warrant
Safaldeep Singh, 22, was arrested during a traffic stop in Edmonton on June 23 and later charged with conspiracy to commit murder and...
Man wanted Canada-wide for extorting South Asian business owners arrested in Edmonton
Safaldeep Singh, linked to the 'For Brothers' gang, was arrested after an Edmonton traffic stop led to seizure of drugs, firearms, and...
Community leagues across Edmonton face aging infrastructure and $44 million funding gap
More than 80 percent of 130 assessed leagues earned a C grade or lower, with projected needs of $100 million over the next decade for...
No charges for RCMP officer after fatal December 2024 shooting of Cold Lake First Nation man
Alberta's police watchdog cleared the officer of wrongdoing in the death of Fabian Skani, but the First Nations chief and family say...
