Old Strathcona Gate
Lamont County

Unsettled Weather Now, Sunshine Returns by Sunday

Showers become more likely by midday today as clouds and gusty winds move in from the southeast. The unsettled pattern continues into Friday, with a chance of showers and the risk of a thunderstorm in the afternoon. Showers taper off

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Brian Wilson, 1990.
Entertainment

Brian Wilson, Founding Genius of the Beach Boys, Dies at 82

Brian Wilson, the brilliant but troubled co-founder of the Beach Boys whose innovations reshaped pop music in the 1960s and beyond, died Tuesday at age 82. His family confirmed his passing in a statement, calling the loss “heartbreaking” and asking

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RCMP Cruiser.
St. Albert

St. Albert Man Charged With Possession of Child Pornography

A 49-year-old St. Albert man has been charged with possession of child pornography following a lengthy investigation by the St. Albert RCMP General Investigations Section. On May 13, 2025, police arrested Kurtis Nelson Brown in connection with the case. After

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Walterdale Bridge across the river.
Edmonton

Air quality warning in effect

Widespread smoke continues to blanket the region today, reducing visibility and significantly impacting air quality. While a few early showers may bring slight relief, hazy skies and poor air conditions are expected to persist into tonight. Thursday brings increasing clouds

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Rogers Place playoff watch party
Fort Saskatchewan

Smoky Skies Linger as Rain Moves In Later This Week

Widespread smoke hangs over the region today, keeping skies hazy despite warm conditions. A chance of showers arrives late this evening as clouds begin to build, but smoke is expected to stick around overnight. Wednesday clears up early with sun

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Sly and the Family Stone, 1968. Sly Stone is in the middle row, left.
Entertainment

Sly Stone, Revolutionary Funk Pioneer, Dies at 82

Sly Stone, the visionary leader of the groundbreaking funk group Sly and the Family Stone, whose genre-defying music and multiracial band transformed American pop in the late 1960s and early 1970s, died Monday at his home in Granada Hills, California.

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