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Councillor wants city to find a better way to deal with parking enforcement in Edmonton

An Edmonton councillor is putting forward a motion to tackle parking ban non-compliance after enforcement reached a deadlock earlier this year.

Downtown advocacy group calls on council to make Edmonton the safest big city in Canada

The group says there are gaps and inefficiencies in how safety is addressed in Edmonton and makes a number of recommendations.

Imperial Oil pipeline spills 843,000 litres northwest of Cold Lake, Alta.

An Imperial Oil pipeline spilled 843,000 litres of bitumen emulsion northwest of Cold Lake, Alta., last week. In a statement, Imperial Oil apologized for the spill, which has been stopped and contained.

Alberta town council wants province to pause viability review into Town of Gibbons

Councillors in Gibbons, Alta., want the province to pause a viability review into the town's future, after the Alberta government tabled a bill that would change the process.

Assembly of First Nations head rejects RCMP 'regret' for secret Indigenous surveillance program

The head of the Assembly of First Nations is rejecting the RCMP's recent statement of regret for a secret surveillance program that targeted hundreds of Indigenous people. Such statements are "not a sufficient response," Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak says in a letter to the prime minister.

Surging prices provide 'adrenaline shot' for Canadian helium industry

The global shortage of helium caused by the conflict in the Middle East and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz is providing a boost to Canada’s nascent helium industry.

Oilers aim to beat Canucks, help playoff fortunes

The Edmonton Oilers will finish their regular season tonight with one goal in mind: Beat the visiting Vancouver Canucks and avoid a first-round playoff clash with one of the Central Division heavyweights.

Municipalities call on Alberta government to pause changes to disability benefits

The city councils of Red Deer, Edmonton, Lethbridge, Camrose and Calgary are urging the province to pause changes to AISH that are set to take effect July 1.

Alberta doctors urge province to offer free RSV shot to all newborns to cut health risks, hospital visits

Pediatricians are calling on the Alberta government to provide a preventative RSV shot for free to all newborns this fall, saying the move could spare many babies from getting very sick and reduce pressure on hospitals during the busy respiratory virus season.

Fort McMurray residents warned of high flood risk, longer wildfire season

People in Fort McMurray, Alta., are being warned to be ready for a high risk of flooding, which could be followed by a potentially longer wildfire season for the Wood Buffalo region.

Alberta looks to replace highway welcome signs with province-shaped placards

Tourists, truckers and others travellers could soon be greeted by new Welcome to Alberta signs when they cross into the province.

'Here we go again' after CRA pays out another bogus $5M income tax refund, agency insider says

40 hours of non-stop driving brings Alberta bison to their new home in Alaska

Dozens of Alberta-raised bison calves sent to Alaska as part of a relocation agreement with the state made it safely to their new home, but it wasn't without months of logistical work and a 40-hour trip on treacherous northern roads.

Charges laid in 2024 death of worker who fell from Edmonton construction site

Jeremy Bird, a 32-year-old father of four, was fatally injured on April 14, 2024, while working on a residential apartment complex under construction in the city's north side.

Former AHS CEO wants podcasters held in contempt for ‘harassment’ campaign

The former CEO of Alberta Health Services is asking a judge for legal protection and a contempt finding against two podcasters she alleges have run a campaign of harassment and intimidation against her in response to her ongoing legal action.

RCMP warn against non-essential travel as snowstorm hammers southern Alberta

A massive spring snowstorm that slammed into southern Alberta overnight with heavy snow and high winds has left many residents asking, 'What happened to spring?'

Energy industry losing confidence new pipeline will be deemed a national priority: Survey

'Start building, or better yet just get out of the way of industry. We need to see clear and concise direction from the feds that will support new projects and expedite them.'

NHL announces start dates for playoff matchups

The NHL has unveiled when playoff-bound teams will begin their quests for the Stanley Cup. 

Calgary police investigating March shooting, seeking public assistance

Calgary police are asking for the public's help investigating a shooting after two men showed up at the Peter Lougheed Hospital in late March with gunshot wounds.

RCMP arrest youth after threats made to shoot students at Alberta school

The Alberta RCMP have arrested a youth after threats were made over social media to shoot students at a high school in Stettler, east of Red Deer.