Fire truck (file photo) One person was found dead inside a home in northeast Edmonton after a fire engulfed a house Wednesday morning. Edmonton Fire Rescue Services (EFRS) responded to reports from a neighbour of the house on fire near…
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Edmonton weather: Holding out hope for a gorgeous weekend
Sandhill cranes fly over Edmonton during their winter migration to the south on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019. Ian Kucerak / Postmedia A look at today’s Edmonton weather by Environment Canada. Wednesday morning temperatures at the Edmonton Blatchford station measured 5.9 C with 3…
Watch: Cat found in distress with an elastic band embedded in its skin
The City of Edmonton’s animal control peace officers are now asking for public help to track down the owner of the cat found near 129 Avenue and 118 Street on Sept. 12, said peace officer Brianne Grey. “The elastic band…
New nurse practitioners coming to Alberta communities
Groups of Alberta family doctors will be granted $3 million this year to hire 30 nurse practitioners in an effort to improve patient access to health care, Health Minister Tyler Shandro said. Groups of Alberta family doctors will be granted…
Note-wielding bank robber gets six years in prison
An Edmonton courtroom. Ed Kaiser Ed Kaiser / Ed Kaiser/Postmedia He approached the bank wicket and handed a note to the teller. “This is a robbery,” it read. “Give me your money. No dye packs.” The teller handed over $600,…
E-scooter roll-out not going well, grumps Mayor Don Iveson
Shane Geary, a driver with Bird Canada, shows how to safely ride a Bird e-scooter along 83 Avenue in Old Strathcona during a press conference in Edmonton, on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019. Photo by Ian Kucerak/Postmedia Ian Kucerak / Postmedia…
RCMP confirm explosive substance used in Strathcona County Community Centre blast, still no reasons why
RCMP Supt. Dave Kalist speaks to media at the Strathcona County RCMP detachment on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. Jonny Wakefield / Postmedia RCMP still don’t know why 21-year-old Kane Kosolowsky detonated an explosive device in the Strathcona County Community Centre…
Dad who sexually abused daughters deflects responsibility in rambling, two-hour speech
The man — who pleaded guilty to 10 crimes including sexual assault, making child porn and incest — read his scripture-heavy statement for nearly two-and-a-half hours to a stunned courtroom. He spoke quickly, in a booming voice that been silent…
‘Unfathomable’: Kids with Cancer Society receive $3-million donation
Michelle Goswami, Ashim Goswami, Naveed Goswami, 9, and Veda Goswami, 7, pose for a photo outside the Kids with Cancer Society House, 11135 84 Ave., in Edmonton Tuesday Sept. 17, 2019. Naveed is a survivor of acute lymphoblastic leukemia. On…
Watch: Drivers ‘too cosy’ on the road says new AMA report
A new Alberta Motor Association survey shows tailgating is the province’s top driver error associated with casualty collisions. The survey shows 63 per cent of drivers often or always witness other vehicles following too close while only two per cent…