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Edmonton police charge 16-year-old boy in shooting death of teenage girl

A 16-year-old boy has been charged with second-degree murder after a 16-year-old girl was shot and killed on Sunday in Edmonton's Hairsine neighbourhood.

Man pleads guilty to 2nd-degree murder in shooting at Edmonton’s Ertale Lounge

A man accused of taking part in a deadly shooting outside a lounge in north-central Edmonton has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in connection with the death of 28-year-old Imbert George.

Keystone XL: What Trump’s focus on an oil pipeline says about Canada-U.S. trade

U.S. President Donald Trump says the Keystone XL oil pipeline project "may be awoken from the grave." Experts suggest the remark may have more to do with politics than petroleum.

Carney asking provinces to return U.S. booze to shelves as trade deal being finalized, N.S. premier says

Edmonton city council to vote on fare gate pilot project in November

Councillors narrowly approved a motion to break down how much it would cost to launch a fare gate pilot project at one downtown LRT station. The viability of the project will be determined during budget deliberations in November.

Central Alberta RCMP officer facing 4 charges in alleged intimate partner violence case

Alberta's police watchdog says an RCMP officer has been arrested and is facing four charges in a case of alleged intimate partner violence.

Invasive plants are available across Canada. Is federal regulation possible?

Several Canadian cities are pursuing bylaws to restrict the sale of invasive plants by garden centres and nurseries. Advocates with the Canadian Coalition for Invasive Plant Regulation say a federal horticulture body and invasive plant database would help a biodiversity crisis in the making.

Proposed changes to endangered species law would 'stab it to death,' says scientist

The former chairs of a panel that advises the federal government on endangered wildlife have published an open letter highlighting concerns over proposed changes to the Species At Risk Act, which they say could lead to the "wilful extinction" of endangered species in Canada.

Some 2SLGBTQ+ groups cut ties with Edmonton Pride Festival over policing concerns

Some 2SLGBTQ+ groups have cut ties with the Edmonton Pride Festival citing concerns about an increased police presence and questions about whether an application from a police-affiliated group to walk in the parade was considered.

Operator fined in fracking pond drowning death in northern Alberta

An oil and gas company has been convicted for failing to protect a worker who drowned in a northern Alberta fracking pond nearly three years ago.

Parking dominates the top 50 complaints made to Edmonton’s 311 line in 2025

Of the top 50 complaints to Edmonton’s 311 line in 2025, more than 40 per cent were related to parking, city data shows. The number one complaint was abandoned vehicles, with the city recording 20,570 concerns to its 311 line last year, a city memo published in April shows.

New Edmonton velodrome puts Olympic cycling champion Kelsey Mitchell back on track

A new velodrome in her backyard drew Olympic track cycling champion Kelsey Mitchell back to the sport. After competing for Canada in bobsled in February's Milan Cortina Games, the 32-year-old from Sherwood Park, Alta., is back on two wheels at the new Alberta Velodrome in Edmonton.

With 60 days left until Alberta’s referendum, stay and leave sides plot their course

Only 60 days remain until Albertans answer 10 questions that could shape the future of the province. With the clock ticking, both sides have limited opportunities to win over hearts and minds — and polling suggests that will be a challenge.

WestJet ordered to scrap wheelchair weight cap

WestJet is imposing an "undue barrier" on travellers living with a disability by effectively barring some power wheelchairs from its planes, says Canada's transport regulator.

Alberta minister to host second AI data centre town hall for northern Sturgeon County

Alberta Technology Minister Nate Glubish will be on hand to host the provincial government's second town hall on its plan for artificial intelligence centres.

Edmonton Oilers and Boston Bruins to play NHL games in Germany in 2027

The Boston Bruins and Edmonton Oilers will each play two regular-season games in Germany next year as part of the NHL and NHLPA's efforts to grow hockey in the country, the league announced Thursday.

Edmonton’s ball hawks ready for Bombers

When Tyrell Ford was growing up in Niagara Falls, Ont., his offensive skills got to a point where he decided he needed a new challenge. So he gave up carrying and catching the football to try his hand at defence.

Valleyview IGA reopens in west Edmonton’s Parkview neighbourhood

The return of IGA to the Valleyview Shopping Centre was announced earlier this summer and the store's manager said there's been a lot of interest since then.

21-year-old Alberta driver fined for excessive speeding on B.C. highway

On Aug. 13, just after 12:45 p.m., a black Chevrolet Trax was stopped on Highway 97 south of Taylor, after a B.C. Highway Patrol officer clocked a speed of 142 km/h in a 70 zone.

Edmonton Pride parade organizers defend police presence amid backlash from advocates

The Edmonton PrideFest Association said police involvement is a reasonable precaution to protect attendees and ensure they return home safely after the parade.

Brief shutdown of Bearspaw water main coming in September for Calgary region

Residents of Calgary and surrounding communities, freed nearly five months ago from water restrictions, are being warned of another possible Bearspaw feeder main shutdown.

2nd-degree murder charge laid in death of 16-year-old girl at north Edmonton townhouse

A 16-year-old boy has been charged with second-degree murder after a 16-year-old girl was killed at the Park Hill Condominium townhouse complex in north Edmonton's Hairsine area.

Runners from botched Edmonton race may still qualify for Boston Marathon

The extra distance has led to uncertainty for runners hoping to use their times in Edmonton to qualify for other prestigious races, such as the Boston Marathon.

Miyu Yamashita secures early leader at CPKC Women’s Open, Canadian teens chasing

Canadian teenagers were within striking distance of clubhouse leader Miyu Yamashita of Japan in the first round of the CPKC Women's Open at Edmonton's Royal Mayfair Golf Club.

Calgary’s tech sector sees North America’s highest growth 3 years and counting

A new report from CBRE Group shows that job growth in Calgary's tech sector was more than 50% between 2022 and 2025, more than 20 points ahead of the next metropolitan area.