The Edmonton Eskimos are receiving pressure to change their team name. On Tuesday, sponsor belairdirect threatened to cut ties with the organization unless it committed to dropping the Eskimos nickname. The car insurance firm has been a team sponsor for…
RCMP tactical team, armoured vehicle brought in for ‘situation’ in Spruce Grove
EDMONTON — RCMP closed roads and brought a tactical team and armoured vehicle to Spruce Grove Tuesday night in what Mounties called an “unfolding situation” in an 8:22 p.m. news alert. The armoured response was centred in the Broxton Park…
Funnel clouds spotted in southern Alberta
EDMONTON — Multiple reports of funnel clouds spotted in southern Alberta surfaced on social media Tuesday night. Environment Canada issued warnings in the areas south of Red Deer and around Calgary warning about the potential for funnel clouds. Dave Boyle…
‘A lack of political bravery’: Edmonton council’s police motion falls flat, experts say
Calls for dramatic changes to policing in Edmonton in the past few weeks fell mainly on deaf ears, two university professors told CBC News Tuesday. Monday, council approved a multi-part motion, which included taking out $11 million of the police budget…
New Edmonton lawyer wants to see more diversity in Alberta’s judiciary
This week, Claire Brown was called to the Alberta bar by one of her role models. On Monday, she was called to the bar by Court of Queen’s Bench Justice Gaylene Kendell, who’s one of Canada’s only Black female justices.…
An introduction to a local NHL draft prospect Ethan Edwards
Ethan Edwards, who lives in St. Albert, had an outstanding rookie season with the Spruce Grove Saints. Despite the AJHL season being cut short because of the pandemic, Edwards moved up in the NHL Central Scouting rankings. Quinn Phillips has…
Street Performer Festival videos just what the (fake) doctor ordered
EDMONTON — COVID-19 may have forced the cancellation of the Edmonton International Street Performer’s Festival so the festival is posting videos of festivals past. The Street Performers Festival is posting videos on its website with highlights from their event dating…
Water warning after pet dies from suspected blue-green algae exposure in Alberta
An Alberta family is sending out a warning to watch the water and your pets. Over the weekend their dog Daisy died after swimming in Moose Lake and they suspect blue-green algae is to blame. As Kendra Slugoski explains, AHS…
Former Alberta politician who gave seat up for Kenney gets Texas appointment
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted July 7, 2020 8:03 pm Updated July 7, 2020 8:05 pm Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ A former Alberta legislature member who gave…
Calgary vet physically assaulted over sick guinea pig, altercation caught on camera
Two Calgary women are facing charges after an alarming assault was caught on camera. The incident involved a veterinarian who works at the Calgary North Animal Hospital who was allegedly attacked over a sick guinea pig. Dr. Michelle Dmytriw said…