News — Page 52
A week of baseball, beer, and Latin dance in downtown Edmonton
From the Riverhawks to BeerFest Days to Salsa in the Square, June 8–12 has live music, culture, and local flavour.
Oilers in limbo as Cassidy negotiations drag on
General manager Stan Bowman faces uncertainty over landing Vegas-held coach Bruce Cassidy, prompting questions about a potential interim hire.
Premier Smith backs staying in Canada amid October vote
Alberta premier makes case for Confederation as polling shows 73% of residents support remaining in Canada, though 29% of UCP members...
Folk Fest tickets nearly sold out with summer on the horizon
Edmonton Folk Music Festival organizers warn four-day passes are 90% sold and Saturday single tickets are gone ahead of August dates at...
Arson suspect charged in Belgravia infill fires had prior convictions
Peter Terence Jones, 40, was on parole for previous arsons when charged with 27 offences including fires that damaged five south...
High schooler's tree-tracking app wins $100K scholarship
Edmonton student Josh Kirsch built a platform documenting Alberta's heritage trees and is headed to U of A on a prestigious scholarship.
Country star Brett Kissel defends his Canadian pride
Singer rejects separatism claims after singing national anthem in English at soccer match drew online criticism.
Edmonton Public Schools cancels international trips for 2026-27
Previously approved journeys to Thailand, France, UK, and Portugal are off. Board cites evolving global challenges and student safety.
Alberta's separation referendum splits First Nations leadership
Premier Smith warns of law enforcement amid Indigenous pushback over October ballot. Treaty 8 chiefs signal potential civil disobedience.
Separatist lawyer cleared of most law society charges over COVID messages
Jeffrey Rath, a lawyer for the Alberta Prosperity Project, won dismissal of two disciplinary citations but still faces a sanction...
Forest tent caterpillars invading Edmonton tree canopy in record numbers
Millions of caterpillars are eating their way through poplar leaves in the river valley as Edmonton enters what scientists expect to be...
Sexual assault charges laid against Edmonton man targeting minors online
Edmonton police arrested a 30-year-old man accused of using a dating app to target vulnerable youth and administering drugs to...
