Paddler found dead, second man missing after canoe overturns on northern Alberta river
An 80-year-old man is dead and a 45-year-old man is missing after a canoe overturned Saturday on the Ells River north of Fort MacKay, Alta. The man who died was …
Alberta confirms 5 cases of avian flu spreading to mammals
Alberta now has five confirmed cases of avian flu that have spread from birds to mammals. Five skunks from central Alberta have been lab-confirmed as having avian influenza. “We had …
CFL players vote to turn down new collective bargaining agreement with league: report
CFL players have rejected the new collective bargaining agreement with the league. According to the source, CFL players voted against ratifying the tentative deal reached Wednesday between the league and …
Edmonton junior high raises $7K for Kids with Cancer Society during all-day Bikeathon
Students at Michael Phair Junior High School in west Edmonton spent last Thursday pedalling in support of the Kids with Cancer Society. The full-day Bikeathon raised $7,000 for the organization, …
New junior Oilers teams to give youth more chances to develop their hockey skills
The Edmonton Oilers and Hockey Edmonton are partnering to offer a new elite hockey player development program to give local youth more opportunities to make it to the big leagues. …
Ft. Saskatchewan man wanted for aggravated assault and forcible confinement: RCMP
Sherwood Park and Fort Saskatchewan RCMP are asking for the public’s help locating a man wanted on charges including forcible confinement and aggravated assault. Jason Trevor Hipson, 45, was charged …
1 of 3 Alberta children hospitalized with severe acute hepatitis has been released
Three children in Alberta have now been hospitalized suffering from severe acute hepatitis not caused by known hepatitis viruses, officials said on Monday. None of the hospitalizations in Alberta has …
Battle of Alberta wedding edition: Duelling fans celebrate nuptials overlooking Oilers watch party
It all came together by chance, but an Alberta couple who are die-hard hockey fans happened to find themselves celebrating their nuptials Sunday night while overlooking the Oilers watch party …
Infill bringing more modern look to Edmonton, industry watchers say
In a city of cozy bungalows and pointy-roofed houses, there’s a new style shaking things up. You may have spotted them: Those tall, boxy-looking homes that seem to pop out …
U of A finds Calgary-based benefactor to help with helium shortage
University of Alberta research equipment at risk of damage due to a global helium shortage has been saved — at least in the short-term. Liquid helium is needed to keep …