Organized Crime Crackdown, Tofield Flood Recovery & Fringe Founder mourned — Edmonton Tuesday

Alberta pharmacists scramble to keep up as reports of prescription forgeries tick up again

The Alberta College of Pharmacy recently told its members that forgery attempts are on the rise, and it urged pharmacists to notify police.

Elections Alberta set to begin verifying signatures on separatist referendum petition

Elections Alberta says it's set to begin verifying the signatures on a petition looking to force a vote on the province separating from Canada.

Edmonton city council passes rezoning motion in Rossdale during public hearing

Edmonton city council has voted in favour of an administration proposal to create special zones that would see rezoning to allow for increased building heights. The future of Rossdale was up for debate on Monday at city council's public hearing. However the proposal to create special zones was opposed by nearly 20 residents who spoke at the meeting.

Corb Lund says he won't give up fight against coal mining in Alberta's Eastern Slopes

Country musician Corb Lund says he has questions about the process that Elections Alberta used to reject the list of names and that he's looking at taking it to court.

Alberta's new pipeline deal could allow Canadian oil to reach new countries. But will they want it?

Energy and environmental organizations are reacting with alarm to the new Canada-Alberta deal to build a new oil pipeline to the West Coast, questioning whether new buyers can be found for the oil that may eventually flow through the pipelines.

Edmonton city council considering options after residents say 50 Street bike lanes pose problems

City council is looking into alternative ways to incorporate bike lanes on an east Edmonton street, after residents say it comes at the expense of parking and safe street access.

Red Deer radar contract brings high hopes for defence investments

Community leaders say the project shows Central Alberta is an attractive place for defence and technology companies to invest. People at the company, Technalogix, say the project is an example of why Canada’s recent defence and military buildup should prioritize local companies.

Carney's fuel efficiency plan won't bring quick relief to cost of summer road trips, critics say

The federal government pitched its new tailpipe standards as a way to make fuel-efficient cars more accessible to Canadians. But two groups advocating for low-emission travel say the rules would put the country short of its goal — and ultimately leave most Canadians at the mercy of high gas prices.

Alberta commits $15 million for Highway 63 repairs after months of frustration

The Alberta government has allocated $15 million to repairs on Highway 63, the only highway out of Fort McMurray.

B.C. attorney general to speak on legal options in wake of Tumbler Ridge mass shooting

B.C. Attorney General Niki Sharma is set to speak in Vancouver Tuesday about the government's legal options around the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting in February.

Dozens charged with murder, extortion and more in crackdown on India-based organized crime groups

Rogers shutters radio stations in Calgary, Vancouver, Halifax and Kitchener

A Rogers spokesperson said the cuts affect 230 jobs, 80 of them in radio.

Rogers shutters six radio stations, 80 jobs cut

Rogers Sports and Media is shutting down its Sportsnet 650 radio station in Vancouver and Sportsnet 960 station in Calgary, as well as four other stations across four cities.

2 people charged after police seize drugs, firearms in Fort McMurray, Alta.

Members of the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team seized $100,000 worth of drugs, several firearms and a large amount of cash, during an investigation in Fort McMurray, Alta.

Cleanup underway but Alberta town faces long road to recovery after recent rains

The cleanup from the recent heavy rains and flooding that hit the town of Tofield, Alta., will take months. But some residents say it's a miracle the damage wasn't even worse.

Brian Paisley, founder of North America’s longest-running Fringe festival, has died

Brian Paisley, the founder of The Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival has died in Mexico, following a long struggle with pneumonia.

Community pushback forces City of Edmonton to change gears on bike lane plans

The City of Edmonton is changing gears on its plan to remove a large section of on-street parking along 50 Street to allow for the installation of bike lanes.

Calgary Fire Department lifts safety advisory for Bow, Elbow rivers

The Calgary Fire Department says flow rates on the Bow and Elbow Rivers have slowed enough to allow a river advisory to be lifted and for river users to resume normal activities.