Dutch Elm, Jail Transfer Deaths & Elks' Loss — Edmonton's Week in Review.

Rebalancing or retreat? Canada's peacekeeping legacy fades away

After decades of gradual decline, Canada’s peacekeeping tradition is entering its final chapter. The Defence Department is shutting down four overseas missions and shrinking another, arguing troops are needed elsewhere. Critics warn the move sacrifices a defining national identity and surrenders diplomatic influence to countries such as China.

EXCLUSIVE: Key members of India’s Bishnoi gang named in Canadian intelligence report

The gang’s leaders are profiled in the report by the Canada Border Services Agency’s Intelligence and Investigations Directorate.

Clinics, technicians question Alberta's new self-referral method for health tests

Some Alberta medical clinics are taking a wait-and-see approach to the province's new program that lets patients bypass their doctor and privately book diagnostic imaging tests.

Alberta premier, minister criticize Edmonton police for social media post on hate reporting

Alberta's public safety minister says police should be focused on serious crime instead of "policing opinions or 'hurt feelings.'"

Top Canadian, U.S. trade officials meet in Washington as 50% tariffs loom

Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc and Canada's chief trade negotiator Janice Charette met with U.S. President Donald Trump's top trade envoy in Washington on Thursday.

Canada tells UN it's 'taking robust action' to disrupt threats against Sikh activist

The federal government has written to the UN to say it remains "deeply concerned" about the threats facing B.C.-based Sikh activist Moninder Singh and is taking action to disrupt all credible threats made by by foreign actors against those on Canadian soil.

Lidster’s field goal rallies Argos past Stampeders

Chad Kelly and the Toronto Argonauts delivered quite a homecoming Thursday.

2 correctional officers, offender dead after transfer accident: CSC

Two correctional officers died in the line of duty Thursday, according to Correctional Service of Canada.

Alberta woman says airline lost husband’s ashes

Twyla Shannahan said she had all of the proper documentation to transport her husband's ashes, but at the airport, she was told she’d have to put them in a checked bag.

Another Edmonton bike lane draws varying opinions from community members

To accommodate the bike lanes along 79 Street, much of the on-street parking would be removed. A portion from 76 to 90 Avenue would also change into a one way, southbound lane.

Addiction experts say recent flood of gambling ads a problem for some Albertans

A month after Alberta's iGaming system became operational, the ads promoting online gambling are everywhere, and some experts are worried about the impact.

Edmonton man develops app encouraging people to explore their communities

Called Zelse, the app encourages people to explore Edmonton and visit different landmarks, says its creator.

Fort Saskatchewan, Alta. RCMP seek public assistance in child luring investigation

Alberta RCMP are asking for public help identifying a man, driving a red pickup truck, who is accused of attempting to lure two children into his vehicle in Fort Saskatchewan.

Are people actually using Edmonton’s bike lanes? Here’s a look at the numbers

To cut through all the rhetoric, CBC News reviewed municipal data to get a sense of how often Edmonton’s bike lanes are used.

3 people dead after ‘tragic accident’ during transfer from Edmonton correctional facility: CSC

Correctional Service Canada (CSC) says two of its officers and a person the agency says was an offender have died as a result of a “tragic accident during a transfer from Edmonton Institution for Women.”

Supreme Court of Canada to hear case on constitutionality of requiring oath to the Crown

The Supreme Court of Canada says it will hear a case on whether requiring prospective lawyers to swear the Oath of Allegiance to the reigning monarch is unconstitutional.

Alberta separatist lawyer challenging order removing him as trustee for First Nation

A lawyer accused of misappropriating money is appealing a judge’s decision to temporarily remove him as the trustee of an account belonging to a First Nation in northern Alberta.

Man, 22, charged with second-degree murder in central Edmonton homicide

Sukhjit Randhawa, 48, was found suffering from serious injuries on Wednesday in the area of 112th Avenue and 82nd Street, and later died of his injuries.

Why Edmonton home sales have plunged 11% compared to this time last year

Edmonton's housing market is experiencing some turbulence. Home sales are down 11% compared to July 2025. Tristan Mottershead looks at the numbers and breaks down why that is.

Rich Kruger to step down as CEO of Suncor next year but will stay on at company

Oilsands giant Suncor said Thursday that Rich Kruger will move to the role of executive vice-chair in April 2027, when Peter Zebedee will become chief executive.

Trucking company involved in deadly Manitoba crash among 20 carriers 'eliminated' in Alberta

Conquer Transportation, whose truck was in a fatal crash in Brandon, Man., in May — after it had its safety permit pulled in Manitoba — now can't operate from Alberta, the province's transportation minister said Thursday.

Als face injury troubles on defence as Elks visit

It was expected given the absence of key players in practice, but the Alouettes' roster released Friday morning confirmed what was feared: a reshaped Montreal defence will have to slow down the Edmonton Elks at Molson Stadium.

Rourke expected to start for B.C. Lions

Quarterback Nathan Rourke will return to the B.C. Lions lineup and start in Saturday's CFL game against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats at B.C. Place Stadium.

Edmonton police charge 50-year-old man with sexual assault of a child

A 50-year-old man is facing charges related to the sexual assault of a child.

E-scooter lithium battery fires in Calgary lead to safety reminders

The Calgary Fire Department says crews responded to three separate fires involving lithium-ion batteries within 24 hours Aug. 6 and 7.

184 Street bridge over Yellowhead Trail closing for 3 months of construction

The City of Edmonton is closing the 184 Street bridge over Yellowhead Trail until fall 2026 to allow for rehabilitation and faster construction.

Dutch elm disease discovered in downtown Edmonton, Delwood-area trees

Dutch elm disease, caused by a deadly fungus that spreads through the tree's roots and by a specific species of bark beetle, poses a significant threat to Edmonton's forest.

Prairie producers filed more than 4,000 crop insurance claims in stormy July

Thousands of storm-related crop insurance claims were filed in July as harvest season approaches, according to the Canadian Hail Crop Association.

Calgary Fire Department issues warning about danger of lithium-ion battery fires

The Calgary Fire Department has issued a reminder about the dangers of lithium-ion batteries after firefighters responded to three fires over a 24-hour period.

Boardwalk Centre renters seek action after summer storms damage suites

Some of the residents of the highrise along Jasper Avenue at 90 Street in central Edmonton are living with damaged ceilings and walls from storm flooding.

The world wants more Canadian-made water bombers. Can Canada build them fast enough?

The hand-built planes are unmatched in the firefighting aircraft market and are built to last for decades. Europe wants more of them than ever.

Canada, U.S. shadow Chinese research ships in the Arctic as concern grows over Snow Dragons' presence

Canada and the U.S. are shadowing two Chinese icebreakers operating in Arctic waters off Alaska, amid growing concern their scientific missions could also gather strategically valuable undersea data. Defence experts warn China’s expanding Arctic presence is testing Canada's already stretched military capabilities.

Feds should devise way to reflect on COVID-19 response, says Canada's chief science adviser

Canada's chief science adviser says the federal government should devise a way to reflect on its response to the COVID-19 pandemic to better prepare the country and Canadians for future public health challenges.

U.S. booze might end up back on Canadian shelves, but have we lost the taste for it?

Canada is prepared to lift bans on sales of alcohol from the United States in exchange for U.S. tariff relief, sources told CBC this week. But a recent poll showed nearly 70 per cent of Canadians said they wouldn't buy American booze if it returns to store shelves north of the border.

Two years after the fire, how is Jasper’s tourism economy really doing?

It's been two years since Jasper's visitor economy took a hit from the 2024 wildfire. With fewer attractions and accommodations to feed the tourism sector, what does a 'new normal' look like for local businesses?

B.C. wildfires likely to persist well into fall, scientist says

As evacuees throughout B.C. remain out of their homes after weeks of wildfires threatening their communities — some grappling with the destruction of their properties — wildfire scientist Mike Flannigan says the 2026 fire season this year is likely to extend into September and possibly beyond.

Fast-moving wildfire forces all of Summerland, B.C., to evacuate

AC/DC fans in Edmonton ready for High Voltage Rock 'N' Roll

Ahead of Sunday night's show, Edmonton's AC/DC fans got a chance to get exclusive merch at the Starlite Room and leave the venue completely thunderstruck. CBC's Nicole Healey spoke to excited fans about why they love the legendary band.

Calgary water playground temporarily closed after 3 cases of E. coli reported

Alberta health inspectors are investigating three cases of E. coli they say are linked to the water park facilities at Prairie Winds Park in northeast Calgary.

Alexander, Philpot lift Alouettes to dominant win

Davis Alexander threw four touchdown passes and Tyson Philpot caught three of them as the Montreal Alouettes crushed the Edmonton Elks 48-30 in a statement win against one of the CFL's best Saturday.

What lives in the rivers near you? Why scientists want you to know

Scientists are uncovering the creatures that live in our rivers with techniques like electrofishing and DNA sampling. Here's what they're finding, from mottled sculpins to mayfly nymphs, and why they say we need to know our underwater neighbours.

Adult summer camps offer grown-ups a chance to get away from it all

Interest in summer camps for grown-ups is on the rise. More and more adults are seeking them out because they're nostalgic for the fun-filled summer days of childhood. Campers say they're eager to disconnect from their responsibilities and meet other people.

Curtain call: Lacombe's only cinema set to close next month

The only cinema in Lacombe, Alta., is closing at the beginning of September. News of the movie theatre’s closure has prompted disappointment in the city of nearly 15,000, which is located about 125 kilometres south of Edmonton.

What you need to know about B.C. wildfires on Aug. 9

B.C. declared a provincial state of emergency on Saturday, after explosive growth on the Bald Range wildfire near Summerland forced mass evacuations.

RCMP investigating homicide of 12-year-old Edmonton boy after remains found in Athabasca region

RCMP say they are investigating the homicide of a 12-year-old Edmonton boy after remains were found in a rural area of northern Alberta. In a news release on Sunday, police said Athabasca RCMP officers responded to a report of human remains found on Thursday, Aug. 6, just before 3:30 a.m.

First Nations chiefs in B.C. call on Carney, Smith to halt advancing West Coast pipeline

The Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs is calling on Ottawa and Alberta's government to halt efforts to advance the West Coast pipeline, saying expanding the oil industry will accelerate climate change and disasters.

Poilievre's letter to Carney: 'No more caving' to U.S. demands in trade, tariff talks

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is urging Canada's prime minister to not concede to U.S. President Donald Trump's demands during trade negotiations.

Ruth’s Pantry helps Edmonton families with food insecurity: ‘Means a lot to us’

Ruth's Pantry is run by SOAR Community Empowerment, an Edmonton non-profit that helps vulnerable people through its various programming.

First Nations chiefs in B.C. urge feds, Alberta to halt pipeline advancement

The group said it wanted to reaffirm that it's against the pipeline because government has not consulted and co-operated in good faith with the First Nations.