Apartment fire, Cameron Heights blaze & Mosquito boom — Edmonton Tuesday

Agreement will see sacred Manitou Stone moved to new home in Elk Island National Park

Finding a home for the Manitou Asinîy — also known as the Manitou Stone — has been decades in the making, with First Nations in Alberta and Saskatchewan spearheading efforts to find find an appropriate permanent location for the stone.

Alberta separatists are 'not taking any land with them,' says AFN national chief

Asked about the Assembly of First Nations' role leading up to Alberta's referendum, National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak said she doesn't want to see a 'Canadian rupture fuelled by foreign interference.'

Fatality confirmed as firefighters battle blaze at north Edmonton apartment building

One person has died after a fire broke out at a three-storey building on Edmonton’s north side Monday night, according to a City of Edmonton spokesperson.

Assembly of First Nations gathers for summer assembly amid concerns about water bill, major projects

First Nations leaders are gathering in Ottawa for three days to debate and discuss issues like fast-tracking major projects, new proposed drinking water legislation, and a promised first ministers' meeting with the prime minister and premiers.

Canadian trips to U.S. inch up despite months-long travel boycott

Canadian resident return trips from the U.S. edged up in June by 3.2 per cent compared to the year before, according to Statistics Canada. It's a small increase, but it's the third month in a row in which Canadian travel is up compared to 2025 — a positive sign for some in the tourism industry south of the border.

Jasper institution, the Athabasca Hotel, to undergo renovations

Jasper's oldest hotel, the Athabasca, will be undergoing major renovations in the next few years, after being bought by Decor Hotels.

Judge freezes $8.5M of Alberta separatist lawyer’s assets amid First Nation trust fight

A judge has temporarily frozen up to $8.5 million in assets belonging to Jeffrey Rath and his professional corporation in an escalating court fight with Tallcree First Nation.

1 person dead after northeast Edmonton apartment building fire

Eleven fire crews responded and evacuated the building. Fire officials confirmed one fatality. Between eight and 10 ambulances were also at the scene.

She had 'enhanced' flood coverage, but her insurer still denied her claim

Canada's temporary migrant workers deskilled, living in precarity, study says

For temporary migrant workers in Canada, a change in job or residency status could mean deskilling and degradation of working conditions, according to a new report.

Fort McMurray, Cold Lake mayors celebrate new Pathways carbon capture agreement

Now that an agreement has cleared major hurdles for the Pathways carbon capture and storage project, the mayors of the two communities that will host the infrastructure say they are looking forward to the construction and production jobs in their regions.

Immigration is on the ballot. Here’s what some of Alberta’s multicultural communities say about the referendum

Ten questions are on the ballot this October, five of which concern immigration — something that has been overshadowed since the separation question was announced in May. CBC News sought to find out more about how Calgary’s multicultural communities feel about these proposals.

Some Edmontonians fighting west end infill development, raising questions over notification about new projects

A group of neighbours in west Edmonton are filing a court challenge against a nearly 30-bedroom infill development slated for their cul-de-sac, arguing they did not receive proper notification regarding the project.

8 people plead guilty to more than a dozen charges of illegal cougar, Canada lynx hunting

Eight people have pleaded guilty to more than a dozen illegal hunting offences following a provincial investigation into illegal cougar and Canada lynx hunts across Alberta that began two years ago.

How extreme heat and humidity fuels more dangerous storms — and tornadoes

As heat waves blanket parts of Canada, experts say the extreme heat and humidity can also 'fuel' severe thunderstorms — and even tornadoes.

Jeffrey Rath fought for First Nations. Now former clients are fighting him

Jeffrey Rath built a career winning settlements for First Nations. But court records show former clients are challenging the lawyer's fees, conduct and control of settlement funds.

WestJet flight attendants hold information pickets as strike vote takes place

Almost a year after Air Canada's flight attendants went on strike over the issue of unpaid work, flight attendants at WestJet and WestJet Encore are threatening to do the same.

Elks RB Rankin leads CFL’s players of the week

Edmonton Elks running back Justin Rankin, Montreal Alouettes receiver Tyson Philpot and Winnipeg Blue Bombers quarterback Dru Brown have been named the CFL's top players for Week 6.

Alberta entering prolonged mosquito season not seen in decades: ‘Eaten alive’

'There's water in places I haven't seen in literally decades. The mosquitoes are being produced from those habitats,' said Edmonton biological sciences technician Mike Jenkins.

Thunderstorm capable of triggering tornados headed for Edmonton region

Conditions are ripe for the development of severe thunderstorms that may generate strong wind gusts, large hail, heavy rain and possibly tornadoes, Environment Canada said.

Calgary massage therapist charged in connection with sexual assault of client

Calgary police have charged a 52-year-old massage therapist with sexual assault after a client alleged they were inappropriately touched during a massage in August 2025.

Calgary dog park safety in question over city-planted Ohio Buckeye trees

A tree that produces nuts that is toxic to pets has been planted by the City of Calgary in a dog park. The Cambrian Heights community says they filed reports two years ago.

Alberta program helping inmates with FASD adjust to life beyond bars hailed a success

On average, 30 per cent of adults leaving an Alberta jail re-offend within months — but of the 400 FASD program participants who've enrolled since 2025, only 13 per cent have.

3 homes damaged by fire in southwest Edmonton’s Cameron Heights area

A fire broke out late Tuesday afternoon in the southwest Edmonton neighbourhood, leaving two family homes gutted and a third also damaged.