Elks, limpieza por inundaciones y conflicto en WestJet: resumen semanal de Edmonton

Man sentenced to life in prison for 1996 murder of Cree woman after DNA breakthrough

A man convicted of first-degree murder, for the 1996 killing of a Cree woman, has been sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole for 25 years.

Loblaw boosts profit on generic GLP-1 drug sales, bargain hunting shoppers

Canada's largest grocer is focusing on a new, profitable business: generic GLP-1 drugs. Loblaw says sales are up 40 per cent year-to-date.

Measles goes quiet in Alberta but risk not over, experts warn

A weeks-long lull in Alberta’s measles activity has health experts cautiously optimistic. No new measles cases have been reported since a single case during the first week of June.

Ethics watchdog's exoneration of Trudeau on We Charity file can be legally reviewed, top court says

The Supreme Court of Canada has overturned part of the Conflict of Interest Act ruling that decisions made by the commissioner on the conduct of public office holders can be reviewed by a court on questions of fact and law.

Meet the new dogs sniffing out invasive mussels at Alberta inspection sites

Alberta's Conservation Canine Unit has two new members. The dogs are part of a larger team working to keep invasive mussels out of Alberta. As CBC's Chelsey Mutter explains, the province says some invasive mussel species have been spreading through parts of Canada since they were first discovered in the '80s.

CO poisoning isn't just a winter hazard. And a portable AC unit can increase the risk

SaskEnergy is urging the public to understand how their portable, wall-mounted and window-mounted air conditioning units work to help prevent the buildup of carbon monoxide from fuel-burning appliances.

Poilievre calls for reform to public alert system following disappearance, death of Calgary boy

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is calling for reform to the national emergency alert system to better protect missing vulnerable children, after an 11-year-old Calgary boy with autism was found dead following his disappearance earlier this month.

Parents of Calgary boy found dead after 2-week search release message

The Calgary Police Service shared this audio from Parker's parents a day after their 11-year-old son was found dead. The message was recorded while the search for the autistic boy, who went missing July 16, was still ongoing. The parents still wanted their message of gratitude to be heard.

Lloydminster non-profit responds to fatal overdose increase with naloxone training

Lloydminster has seen three confirmed drug toxicity deaths so far this year, according to the Saskatchewan Coroners Service. There were three reported deaths each in 2025 and 2024.

Premiers tell Ottawa they 'urgently' want negotiations to begin on future of the RCMP

Canada's premiers are calling for more clarity from the federal government around the future of the RCMP and to start negotiations as soon as possible with those who plan on keeping the Mounties as their boots-on-the-ground police force.

Death of Calgary boy with autism hits home for Conservative MP and party leader

On July 16, an 11-year-old boy named Parker, who had autism and was non-verbal, wandered from his daycare home in Calgary just before lunchtime.

Dealing with flood damage? Insurance experts have tips for Edmonton homeowners

CBC asked four people familiar with insurance and property restoration for advice on what to do when dealing with flood damage.

As WestJet flight attendant strike looms, union ‘focused’ on reaching deal

If a negotiated agreement on a new contract can’t be reached by Aug. 2 at midnight mountain time, those unionized flight attendants could walk off the job.

Alberta lets the dogs out, recruits more canine muscle in fight against mussels

There's a trio of dogs that spend their summers trying to keep Alberta's waterways clean.

Permits issued for Alberta coal mine expansion despite environmental opposition

A sprawling expansion of a massive thermal coal mine near Hinton, Alta., has been approved by Alberta’s provincial regulator, clearing the way for the operator to extend the life of the project well into the next decade.

Aboriginal to Indigenous: Leaders, advocates reflect on decades of state linguistic changes

Ten years after the Government of Canada officially adopted the term "Indigenous" instead of "Aboriginal," discussions persist on what terms best describe First Nations, Inuit and Métis.

WestJet to begin parking planes ahead of possible strike

WestJet says it's still bargaining with flight attendants in hopes of a deal, but the company is beginning to keep planes on the ground as a necessary measure to protect travellers and their operations. In two internal emails from WestJet obtained by CBC News, the airline says it offered substantial wage increases and compensation for duties before and after flights to its flight attendants.

Kilam’s culture change fuels Elks’ resurgence

When Mark Kilam was named head coach of the Edmonton Elks in December 2024, he didn't even have a projector in his office to watch game film.

Pembina says proposed West Coast pipeline stake fits its broader strategy

Pembina says its participation in a proposed West Coast pipeline fits the company's overall strategy ahead of a potential designation as a project of national interest in the fall.

6-year sentence for man convicted in fatal 2024 Whyte Avenue stabbing

A man who pleaded guilty to manslaughter in a fatal 2024 stabbing on Whyte Avenue has been sentenced to six years in prison.

One of Canada's last Second World War veterans dies at 101

Navy Capt. William (Bill) Wilson enlisted in the Royal Canadian Navy in 1942, serving aboard HMCS Ottawa as a seaman gunner during the latter stages of the Battle of the Atlantic and taking part in the D-Day landings at Normandy.

Commonwealth Games guide: Warner battles to silver, and who to watch this weekend

CBC Sports' daily newsletter recaps Canada's eight-medal Friday at the Commonwealth Games, including a gutsy silver by decathlon star Damian Warner. Plus, who to watch on the final weekend of competition.

Kraft Hockeyville-winning town of Taber reopens ice rink after 2025 explosion

An explosion in 2025 heavily damaged the ice arena in Taber, which then won the 2026 Kraft Hockeyville contest — now, the rebuild is now almost complete.

Possible WestJet strike leaves dog competitor out thousands in rebooking fees

An Edmonton dog trainer who has to travel for agility competitions felt she had no choice but to spend thousands to re-book her flights with WestJet.

High River, Alta. man faces charges of domestic homicide in court appearance

Jarret Stobbe, 36, of High River appeared in court via CCTV on Friday, charged with the second-degree murder of his former partner at a house in High River on Tuesday.

A tale of 2 cities: Edmonton floods while Calgary bakes in the sun

Alberta's two biggest cities have had starkly different weather over the past month with Edmonton getting nearly 25 times the amount of rain that's fallen on Calgary in July.

Missing B.C. hiker found dead in Alberta national park

Parks Canada said they received a report on July 23 that Bob Toothill, who was travelling the Great Divide Trail between Waterton Lakes National Park and Coleman, AB, was missing.

Ticats prepare for Adams, high-scoring Stampeders

Linebacker Reggie Stubblefield and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats' defence again face another tough quarterback challenge.

Kidney in a box: Advancements in transplant technology allows for quicker recovery

Edmonton is the first centre in Canada to utilize the XVIVO Kidney Assist Transport, which has proven to help in patient recovery after the kidney has been transplanted.

New integrated licences leading to longer waits at Alberta registries

Alberta’s new integrated drivers licences and identification cards are causing delays at registries across the province. Rolled out on July 2, the new licences and identification cards now include an individual’s citizenship status and health care number, eliminating the need for physical paper cards. Minister of Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction Dale Nally said that adding health care numbers and citizenship markers adds additional steps to the process, leading to longer wait times.

How Kilam's culture change turned Edmonton Elks into contenders

When Mark Kilam was named head coach of the Edmonton Elks in December 2024, he didn't even have a projector in his office to watch game film. Nineteen months later, Kilam has guided the Elks to the top spot in the CFL after years of losing.

Canadian 4x100m relay teams advance to finals at Commonwealth Games

The Canadian men's and women's 4x100-metre relay teams earned their way into their respective finals at the Commonwealth Games on Saturday in Glasgow.

WestJet cancels 81 flights ahead of Sunday strike deadline

WestJet announced early Saturday morning that 81 of the day's scheduled flights have been scrubbed ahead of the stike deadling on Sunday.

Wetaskiwin mayor seeks judicial review into city restricting his access to city hall

The mayor of Wetaskiwin, Alta., has filed for a judicial review, after the municipal government he serves barred him from city hall earlier this year.

Enbridge postpones plans for 2nd phase of Mainline oil pipeline expansion

Canadian pipeline operator Enbridge ‌has postponed the 250,000-barrel-per-day second phase of its Mainline crude pipeline network, it said on Friday, partly because Canadian oil producers have not committed to significant output increases.

Adams Jr. leads Stampeders past Tiger-Cats 44-20

Vernon Adams Jr. threw his CFL-best 21st touchdown pass of the season as the Calgary Stampeders defeated the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 44-20 on Saturday afternoon.

Grieving Albertans seek ways to protect vulnerable children after Parker’s death

Following the death of 11-year-old Parker, Autism Edmonton is urging Albertans to learn how to safely help lost or distressed neurodivergent children.

Stevens helps Riders edge West-leading Elks 28-26

Backup quarterback Tommy Stevens scored three touchdowns as the Saskatchewan Roughriders evened their season series with Edmonton, defeating the Elks 28-26 on Saturday.

Two years after Jasper went up in flames, what attractions have reopened?

Though most of the national park has reopened after the Jasper wildfire, a few iconic areas require more extensive repairs that the federal government is backing with an over $500M investment.

Toronto flights cancelled after WestJet cabin crew go on strike

Canada built its nuclear industry to avoid foreign fuel. Its new reactors will depend on it

Canada built its nuclear industry around Candu reactors supplied by a made-in-Canada supply chain. Ontario is building, and other provinces are considering, SMRs that require foreign uranium enrichment and fabrication in an abrupt departure from decades of self-reliance.

2 Alberta food banks adopt grocery-style model to give families more choice and dignity

Some organizations are rethinking how they provide food assistance, as more Albertans turn to food banks amid rising living costs. Leaders say the new approach reduces food waste, restores dignity and better serves their communities.

Judo Commonwealth Games champion Julien Frascadore named Canada’s flag-bearer for closing ceremony

Judo gold medallist Julien Frascadore has been named Canada’s flag-bearer for the closing ceremony of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland.

Moscow’s mayor calls deadly restaurant bomb attack a ‘brutal terrorist act’

At least 21 people were wounded when the explosive device detonated at the restaurant on Kudrinskaya Square, the National Anti-Terrorism Committee said late on Saturday

WestJet flight attendants on strike as company suspends most bookings

The union representing 4,400 WestJet flight employees says its members are on strike after last-minute negotiations failed to reach a deal.

Edmonton Elks' record falls to 6-2 after close loss to Roughriders

The Saskatchewan Roughriders responded to last week's loss against the Edmonton Elks with a win, moving them into the sole position of second place in the CFL's West Division.

Dozens protest Meta data centre planned for county north of Edmonton

Premier Danielle Smith has said Alberta’s grid operator will use surplus energy to power the centre until a new natural gas-fired plant starts powering it in 2030.