Thursday · May 28, 2026
Alberta man charged in U.S. child exploitation case
A 55-year-old from Alberta faces six counts of sexual exploitation involving a minor in a Pittsburgh federal case.
Severe thunderstorms threaten Alberta foothills and east
Environment Canada warns of hail up to 3 cm and wind gusts to 90 km/h across two regions; Edmonton area expected to escape today's storms.
Alberta funds police crackdown on organized crime targeting South Asians
The province is sending $8 million to four police forces to tackle extortion and intimidation in the South Asian community.
Driver dies after hitting construction platform on Highway 16
A 44-year-old Spruce Grove man was killed when his SUV struck a stationary scissor lift early Thursday near Highway 60.
Folk Fest tarps are its own whole universe
Second-year resident learned that Folk Fest isn't really about the music—it's about claiming your tarp spot like it's prime real estate and protecting it at all costs. The...
Albertans to vote on separation this fall
Premier Smith's referendum plan puts a separation question atop a stack of 10 color-coded ballots on October 19.
Sunterra Market shutting down
Sunterra Market is closing its doors. The downtown spot won't be around much longer.
Autopsy complete in death of three-year-old at 91 Street building
The cause remains undetermined pending toxicology; neighbors describe a unit wracked by violence, drug use, and instability.
Picanha: The steak your butcher knows but your grill doesn't
A beautifully marbled cut from Brazil is gaining ground in Canada—here's how to order it and cook it right.
JAS Classic cattle show moves to new Strathcona County venue
After 30 years at Moyer Recreation Centre in Josephburg, the youth event takes its largest show ever to The Pointe Agricultural Event Centre.
Zebra Centre welcomes Nitro, latest trauma-support dog
New canine recruit helps children through court appearances and trauma recovery.
Edmonton kidney-transplant company eyeing major tech breakthrough
A local company working on kidney-transplant technology is planning to make current systems obsolete with new innovations. Big move for Edmonton's medical-tech scene.
Local kidney-transplant company developing next-gen tech
Edmonton biotech company is building technology aimed at making existing kidney-transplant methods obsolete. If it works, it could reshape how transplant medicine happens globally.
Edmonton property tax is 60% higher than Calgary's
People on Reddit are asking why Edmonton's property tax on a $500K home ($5.1K) is so much higher than Calgary's ($3.3K). Salaries aren't keeping up with the increases.
School bus driver is East Turkistan's exiled prime minister
Abdulahat Nur drives kids to school in north Edmonton while leading international diplomatic efforts.
Bagpiper serenaded Paul Kane Park yesterday
Someone brought bagpipes to Paul Kane Park and it was the kind of random beautiful thing that makes the city feel alive. Park was packed, geese were confused, humans were happy.
Zebra Centre's new therapy dog helps traumatized children in court
Nitro joins the Zebra Child and Youth Advocacy Centre's 'buddy dog' program, providing comfort to kids giving testimony in court proceedings.
Evan Bouchard knocked out of World Championship by illegal hit
Oilers defenceman suffers serious injury representing Canada; USA player ejected for check to head.
Someone got a panoramic shot of Tawatinâ public art
Reddit user caught a stunning wide-angle view of the Tawatinâ art installation. The piece is still drawing people out to see it in person.
Nerd Nite happening tonight at Studio Theatre
Nerd Nite starts at 7:30pm tonight at Studio Theatre with talks on the Canadian space program, the World's Fair, and more. If you need an excuse to get out and learn something...
Family of deceased son demands action on lethal online substances
Years after Kenneth Law's arrest, advocates say Canada still has dangerous gaps in online regulation.
Cassidy upset Vegas is blocking his move to new coaching job
The fired Vegas coach says the team won't release him from his contract despite being terminated, preventing him from working for two interested NHL teams.
Edmonton property tax 60% higher than Calgary for same home
For a $500K home, Edmonton property tax sits at $5.1K while Calgary charges $3.3K — and that gap keeps widening. Residents are asking why the city's spending doesn't scale with...
MacMaster Leahy family brings nine-piece fiddle show to Sherwood Park
Legendary Canadian fiddlers Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy perform at Festival Place June 8 with all seven of their children on stage.
$570-million extraction plant coming to Industrial Heartland
Pembina Pipeline's Heartland Extraction Plant will process ethane from the Yellowhead Pipeline.
Pride paint night at Strathcona County Museum June 6
Local artist Andrea Krahn leads creative session celebrating Pride Month.
24,000+ immigration documents suspended under Ebola border measures
Canada paused travel visas and permits for people in three African countries for 90 days.