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City of Edmonton exploring offering naloxone training to more employees

Edmonton city councillors are pursuing increasing the number of city staff members who can use naloxone while at work, deciding at a committee meeting to explore offering training to transit inspectors.

Alberta to review emergency alert system following multi-week search for Calgary boy

After a multi-week search in July for Parker, an 11-year-old Calgary boy, ended after he was confirmed dead, the provincial government is assessing whether improvements are needed to its emergency alert system.

Edmonton’s 184th Street bridge closed for 3 months to undergo extensive rehabilitation

For the first time in more than two decades, the 184th Street bridge over Yellowhead Trail in west Edmonton is undergoing a makeover which requires it to be closed for three months starting Monday.

Second autopsy leads to murder charge in 2024 south Edmonton death

Edmonton police say a man has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder following new information and a second autopsy into the 2024 death of Dwight Bennett, 39.

Suspect dead after Calgary police officer shot twice in traffic stop near Edworthy Park

Calgary police say one of their officers was shot while conducting a traffic stop near Edworthy Park on Monday. The suspect fled into the park and was later found dead in the Bow River.

'My jaw just dropped': Costumes at Miss Universe Canada pageant spark response from former winner

Ashley Callingbull spoke out after two Miss Universe Canada contestants were involved in what she called cultural appropriation during the costume portion of the pageant.

Environment Canada implements new alert system for extreme weather warnings

Beginning Tuesday, ECCC is using a system that allows them to draw a polygon over an area encompassing a severe weather alert.

How a farming initiative in Westlock County has big dreams to empower newcomers and to help feed the community

A farming project in Westlock County is bringing together newcomer farmers to tackle food insecurity. Kurudi Mashambani, a Swahili phrase meaning "back to the land," is planting the seeds of food sovereignty through the efforts of newcomers.

Contaminated surgical tools found in Grande Prairie operating room in April, AHS records show

Retained tissue was found on instruments at the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital on at least two occasions this year according to meeting notes attained by CBC News in Access to Information and Privacy request.

Why central Alberta ranchers are passing up free roadside pasture to feed their cattle

In one central Alberta county, a ditch-grazing program offers extra feed for cattle when pastures dry up, but the vast majority of local ranchers remain reluctant to tap into it.

Investor group provides potential lifeline to Sherritt International and its Alberta refinery

A consortium including an unnamed U.S. anchor investor, Kyma Capital Ltd., Trifon Natsis and Glencore Ltd. say they submitted a non-binding recapitalization proposal to Sherritt International Corp. after U.S. sanctions against Cuba hampered the Canadian mining company.

Albertans to vote on judicial appointments as premier argues ‘distinct legal traditions’

Albertans will be tasked with juggling many ideas in this October’s referendum. Some they may have not had front-of-mind, including who should appoint the judges who sit on the province’s higher courts, the Court of King’s Bench and the Court of Appeal.

B.C. Wildfire Service expects more lightning-caused fire starts in days ahead

Curaleaf to take offer directly to shareholders in bid to buy Edmonton-based Aurora Cannabis

Curaleaf Holdings Inc. says it intends to launch a takeover bid for Edmonton-based cannabis company Aurora Cannabis Inc. Curaleaf said in a news release on Tuesday it plans to make an offer to purchase all of Aurora's issued and outstanding common shares.

Edmonton developer looks to buy downtown mall, convert half to housing

Westrich Pacific leadership and the city’s mayor say the reimagining of the property is a big step forward for downtown.

Alberta widow calls for policy review after Air Canada temporarily loses husband's ashes

Twyla Shannahan wants accountability after Air Canada temporarily lost her late husband’s cremated remains during a flight from Alberta to Newfoundland.

Alberta says hunting bears with dogs will protect caribou. The province's former caribou manager disagrees

Letting hunters use dogs to hunt black bears is a move the Alberta government says will help caribou conservation efforts, but wildlife biologists aren't convinced.

'Explosive' wildfire behaviour continues as drought grips southern B.C.

Calgary woman launches petition to have U.S. ambassador expelled from Canada

A petition set to be presented in the House of Commons this fall calls on the government to declare U.S. Aambassador Pete Hoekstra persona non grata and remove him from Canada.

Alberta man plans to protest AI data centres as province announces town halls

Alberta has already said the tech giant Meta is building a massive facility north of Edmonton, and several other AI data centres are in the works across the province.

Calgary police charge 8 people in organized crime investigation involving drugs, guns

Calgary police have laid almost 60 charges against eight people following an 11-month-long investigation into organized crime and drug trafficking.

Calgary police officer injured in city park shootout released from hospital

Calgary Police say an officer who was shot on Monday during a brazen gunfight in Edworthy Park, with a member of organized crime, has been released from hospital.

Updated 10 mins ago Surge in overnight calls to Kids Help Phone ‘a canary in the coal mine’: CEO

Requests via text in the evening and overnight hours are 183 per cent higher than those received during the day, Kids Help Phone said.

Jordan Martinook brings Stanley Cup home to Leduc

Carolina Hurricanes forward and alternate captain Jordan Martinook, 34, brought hockey's greatest prize to his hometown of Leduc, where hundreds of fans gathered to celebrate.

Strategic oil stockpiles have hit a 40-year low amid the Iran war

Oil prices spiked Tuesday as the Iran war continues to jeopardize global supplies, with U.S. strategic stockpiles falling to the lowest level in more than 40 years.

Edmonton city council considering rule changes for e-scooters, e-bikes

The City of Edmonton is considering permanent changes to where e-scooters and e-bikes can go and park, along with how fast they can travel.

ArtsCommon 118 creative hub closer to reality after acquiring land in Alberta Avenue

ArtsCommon 118 is designed to be a home for artists not just to collaborate and perform, but also live in the Alberta Avenue neighbourhood.

Fire at Sherwood Park home the latest in string of incidents at problem property

Fire investigators were on scene Tuesday at a house in Sherwood Park which has been under scrutiny lately, as neighbours speak out about being 'terrorized' by its tenants.