Parkdale ONE, a new affordable housing facility in Edmonton, held a grand opening on Wednesday June 26, 2019. (PHOTO BY LARRY WONG/POSTMEDIA) Josephine Pon (Alberta Minister of Seniors and Housing), Amarjeet Sohi (Federal Minister of Natural Resources) and Greg Dewling…
Man injured in downtown Edmonton stabbing
Edmonton police cruiser. Shaughn Butts / Postmedia, file A man was transported to hospital in life-threatening condition Tuesday night after police responded to reports of a stabbing in downtown Edmonton. The man’s condition was upgraded to stable after undergoing surgery.…
Shisha bars could be banned in Edmonton as early as July 2020
Consumption of hookah or shisha in bars and lounges could be banned across Edmonton earlier than expected. The community services committee recommended the ban happen six months earlier than originally proposed — July 2020 instead of January 2021. Since a…
Muttart Conservatory to close for for renovations after Canada Day
June 26 2019 7:12pm Edmonton’s Muttart Conservatory is closing on Tuesday and isn’t expected to reopen for about 18 months. Margeaux Maron tells us what the facility is planning to do before it closes. ‘ }); } else { var…
11 ways to celebrate Canada Day in Edmonton
Canada Day at the legislature It’s tradition for thousands each year starting with a pancake breakfast, live performances, on to a road race and kid-friendly activities the Alberta Legislature. Swing by and say hi to Mark Connolly and Tara McCarthy who will be broadcasting…
Seventy-unit affordable housing project in Edmonton celebrates official opening
Josephine Pon (Alberta Minister of Seniors and Housing) meets Ikhlas Mohamed Ali (2-years-old) at the grand opening of Parkdale ONE, a new affordable housing facility in Edmonton, on Wednesday June 26, 2019. Greg Dewling (right, CEO, Capital Region Housing) was…
Manitoba premier to raise Quebec religious symbol law with western premiers at Edmonton meeting
Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister says he will be seeking a joint response to Quebec’s new religious symbols law when western premiers meet on Thursday in Edmonton. “That is, certainly to my mind, dangerous and un-Canadian and deserves to be opposed,”…
‘Time is running out’: advocates say Lucy’s health deteriorating
After an annual review of Lucy’s medical records, advocates are now questioning whether the Asian elephant would survive being moved out of Edmonton. ZooCheck Canada is one of several groups that has long lobbied to have Lucy moved from the…
These sports will be added to the Paris 2024 Games
A group of new-wave sports have been approved for the Paris 2024 Games. The International Olympic Committee has voted to add breakdancing, skateboarding, surfing and sport climbing. The sports, with the exception of breakdancing, will also be a part of…
Pieridae Energy purchasing Shell Alberta natural gas assets to feed LNG plant
A company planning to build an LNG export facility in Nova Scotia says it is buying southern Alberta natural gas assets from the Canadian arm of British-Dutch giant Royal Dutch Shell. Pieridae Energy Ltd. says it has agreed to pay…