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Police Investigating Suspicious Death on LRT Footbridge
EPS are probing the death of a 68-year-old man who was found injured on a walking path beneath the Dudley B. Menzies Bridge on Friday evening. The incident, which occurred next to the High Level Bridge, has been deemed suspicious,
The long weekend is here! Bring on the summery conditions!
Saturday will be a decent fall day with a normal daytime high, but can you remember a Thanksgiving Weekend where the daytime highs were in the 20s? If the forecast comes to pass, then this weekend will be it! I
Police Investigating Suspicious Death on LRT Footbridge
EPS are probing the death of a 68-year-old man who was found injured on a walking path beneath the Dudley B. Menzies Bridge on Friday evening. The incident, which occurred
The long weekend is here! Bring on the summery conditions!
Saturday will be a decent fall day with a normal daytime high, but can you remember a Thanksgiving Weekend where the daytime highs were in the 20s? If the forecast
Edmonton Mayor Amarjeet Sohi sues 3 individuals for spreading false claims about him
Edmonton Mayor Amarjeet Sohi is suing three people for spreading false claims about him, saying the disinformation has harmed his reputation and led to threats against him. In documents filed
St. Albert RCMP seek public assistance to identify male fraud suspect
St. Albert RCMP are seeking the public’s help in identifying a male suspect involved in a fraud case. In late September, RCMP received a complaint from a shipping supply company
Two Hills and St. Paul RCMP recover $30,000 worth of stolen property
On October 8, 2024, at around 11:00 a.m., Two Hills RCMP responded to a break and enter at a rural property on Township Road 580 in Lamont County, Alberta. The
Camrose Casino moves to Edmonton
The Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) board has announced that Camrose Casino will be moving to Edmonton. According to the AGLC, the relocation will boost returns for rural charities
Alberta nurses set to vote on a recommended settlement with employers at the end of the month
Alberta nurses are set to vote later this month on a mediator’s recommended settlement with their employers. The United Nurses of Alberta (UNA), representing over 30,000 nurses, says the mediator
The carbon tax: what will it look like for Canadians?
The Parliamentary Budget Officer has released an updated report that shows most Canadian households in provinces subject to the carbon tax will receive more in rebates than they pay in
Weaverley Daycare in Edmonton ordered to close by Alberta government
The Alberta government has ordered the closure of Weaverley Daycare in Edmonton, impacting 54 children. The daycare had been placed on a probationary licence due to non-compliance issues, with the
There’s no reason to complain about the long weekend forecast!
It’ll feel like fall today and Saturday, but the forecast for Sunday and Monday still looks quite promising, although temperatures won’t be as high as forecast earlier in the week.
Edmonton police investigate two separate pedestrian incidents
Edmonton police report that a 17-year-old girl and a 77-year-old woman were struck in two separate incidents this morning. The first incident occurred around 9:35 a.m. when the teen was
Strathcona RCMP investigates 32 sextortion cases
Between mid-September and early October, Strathcona RCMP completed an investigation into 32 sextortion incidents. In each case, suspects claimed to know that the victim was viewing content on adult websites
Alberta government shuts down child care facility due to complaints of children being left unattended
The Government of Alberta has closed the Willowbrae Academy West Point Centre in Edmonton following numerous complaints regarding children being left unattended. Initially, the center’s child care license was suspended
Edmonton Oilers hosting autograph session at WEM
The Edmonton Oilers are set to hold an autograph session at West Edmonton Mall later this month. On October 23rd, from 6 to 8 p.m., the entire Oilers roster will
Fisher-Price baby swings recalled in Canada due to suffocation hazards
Several models of Fisher-Price baby swings have been recalled in Canada following reports of fatalities linked to these products. Health Canada is urging consumers to immediately stop using the affected
Air Canada pilots vote for tentative agreement with airline
Air Canada pilots have reached a tentative agreement with the airline, according to the Air Line Pilots Association. Sixty-seven percent of members voted in favor of ratifying the deal. The
Oilers get crushed by Jets 6-0 in first regular season game of season
The Edmonton Oilers were thoroughly outplayed in their season opener last night, suffering a 6-0 defeat at the hands of the Winnipeg Jets. After coming tantalizingly close to a Stanley
Hurricane Milton UPDATE: not worst case scenario
Hurricane Milton reached the Atlantic Ocean today after making landfall in Florida, where it knocked out power for over three million people and spawned approximately 150 tornadoes. While the storm
Enoch RCMP seeking public assistance locating missing 15-year old girl
The Enoch RCMP is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 15-year-old girl. Kailey Brown was last seen on the evening of October 5 at the Twin Rinks
An amazing long weekend forecast!
Thursday will be cooler than we’re used to—although near normal—and Friday will feature clouds and a pleasant fall temperature, but look what’s coming for Thanksgiving Weekend: Sunday and Monday are
Strathcona County RCMP Crime Reduction Unit proactive patrol leads to two arrests
Over the weekend, the Strathcona County RCMP Crime Reduction Unit conducted patrols in the area of Pembina Road and initiated a traffic stop involving a suspicious vehicle. During the interaction,
Edmonton police remove large encampment found under High Level Bridge
Edmonton police have discovered and dismantled a large encampment excavated beneath the High Level Bridge. Today, the police shared footage of the cave-like camp on their social media channels. The
Alberta UCP welcomes back MLA Jennifer Johnson after controversial remarks about transgender youth
The Alberta United Conservative Party (UCP) has welcomed back MLA Jennifer Johnson, who was previously removed from the party after making controversial remarks comparing transgender youth to feces. Johnson, the
Oilers sign Travis Dermott to a one-year, two-way contract
The Edmonton Oilers have signed defenceman Travis Dermott to a one-year, two-way contract valued at $775,000 at the NHL level. Dermott joined the Oilers on a professional tryout agreement in
Another beluga whale dead in Marineland
A beluga whale has died at Marineland in Ontario, marking the fourth such death in the past year. Since 2019, the facility has reported the deaths of 16 belugas and
Final Evacuation Warnings Issued as Hurricane Milton Approaches Tampa Bay
Florida officials have issued final evacuation warnings as Hurricane Milton nears, with Tampa Bay bracing for a potentially catastrophic, once-in-a-lifetime, direct impact. This morning, the region experienced steady rain and
Honda and Acura models being recalled due to steering related issue
Hundreds of thousands of vehicles are being recalled in Canada due to a steering-related issue that could increase the risk of a crash. Just under 250,000 newer models of Acura
Dow employees receive paid time off to help with wildfire relief efforts in Jasper
Dow Canada is providing employees with paid time off to assist in wildfire relief efforts in Jasper, Alberta. Recently, members of the company’s Veteran Network employee resource group participated in
Take an umbrella today, but the long weekend looks incredible!
Clouds and showers dominate today, with the showers tapering off in the afternoon. The clouds disappear overnight leading to a sunny Thursday. Conditions ramp up into Thanksgiving Weekend peaking on
Motorcyclist dead after a crash over the weekend
A 38-year-old resident of Beaumont has died following a motorcycle crash over the weekend. RCMP report that the motorcyclist was riding with a group as part of a memorial bike
