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Severe weather across Prairies tallies $1.8B in insured losses; Edmonton hit especially hard
Summer storms caused 5-6 catastrophic events in Edmonton region alone. Infrastructure upgrades urged as flood insurance costs surge.
Two suspects sought after brutal assault leaves man hospitalized in Callingwood North
Adult male with serious head injuries remains in hospital after Aug. 31 attack near 174 Street and 77 Avenue. Police release suspect...
Alberta premier eyes Municipal Government Act changes to address infrastructure funding gaps
Danielle Smith floats potential reforms at municipalities convention in Edmonton Wednesday. Alberta Municipalities seeking $200M from...
Man pleads guilty in West Edmonton Mall 2023 shooting outside venue
Leron Andrew John admitted to carrying a defaced handgun during the August 2023 incident that wounded three people and forced a mall lockdown.
$1.3B power plant and data centre project moves forward north of Swan Hills
Teton Digital is developing the Black Bear Power Project, a natural gas facility with 1,500 acres for data centres, about 200 km...
Woman punched near downtown Edmonton sparks calls for integrated safety plan
A random assault on Sept. 11 near 105 Street and Jasper Avenue has reignited demands from business leaders and city officials for...
Alberta suspends provincial fuel tax through end of year, saving drivers 13 cents per litre
The suspension begins October 1 and runs through December 31, providing relief at the pump as the province monitors oil prices and fuel costs.
Alberta premier floats $1,900 health care fee for temporary residents ahead of October referendum
Danielle Smith told the Calgary Chamber of Commerce the potential charge mirrors UK premiums as Albertans prepare to vote on the measure...
Edmonton man sentenced for 3D-printed ghost guns, seized note referenced Montreal massacre
Roy Tucker, 31, manufactured plastic Glock receivers in his north Edmonton home as part of a Canada-wide investigation into untraceable firearms.
Man accused of robbing downtown Edmonton vape shop with knife and bear spray still at large
Police are searching for a suspect who robbed a shop at Kingsway and 105 Street in May. The getaway vehicle is a dark blue 2009-2011...
NAIT paused its only-in-Canada court reporting diploma; dozens of students left without a path to finish
The two-year program stopped mid-stream last September. Students say they can't find work without it. NAIT says those enrolled before...
Some transgender Albertans' referendum ballots show wrong gender and name, Elections Alberta confirms
At least 26 people reported seeing outdated personal information on special ballots ahead of the October referendum, creating confusion...
