The former head of Adoption by Choice, an Alberta adoption agency that closed suddenly in May, is facing a criminal fraud charge, CBC News has learned. Documents filed in Calgary provincial court show Ramone Kindrat, 55, was charged last December…
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Crowded Alberta beach sparks COVID-19 concern, online outcry
A packed weekend gathering at an Alberta beach has sparked COVID-19 concerns from residents and politicians, as pictures of the scene generated critical comments on social media. Pictures began to pop up on Twitter of crowds in Sylvan Lake on Saturday, a…
Man wanted in Edmonton ‘suspicious death’ found dead in British Columbia
A 39-year-old suspect in an Edmonton woman’s death was found dead in British Columbia late Saturday. Early Saturday, officers found a deceased woman in a suite in a condo building at Mullen Road and Mullen Place in south Edmonton. Deeming the death…
Alberta to commission third-party review of pandemic response
The province is putting out a call for bids on a third-party review of Alberta’s pandemic response. The request for proposals is now open, and will close Aug. 10. The province plans to select a candidate by Aug. 18, and hopes…
Alberta climbers conquer mountain of trash in David Thompson Country
An influx of visitors to the David Thompson corridor in central Alberta are leaving behind much more than footprints, say longtime users. With vacation options limited due to the COVID-19 pandemic, more Albertans are venturing on to public lands for their recreational activities.…
Fort McMurray non-profits adapt fundraisers amid pandemic, but prepare for revenues to plummet
Fort McMurray non-profits are adjusting summer fundraisers as COVID-19 limits the ability to host large gatherings that would typically bring in thousands of dollars for the organizations. Waypoints, which operates Fort McMurray’s only emergency shelter for victims of domestic and sexual…
Police search for vehicle after body found in south Edmonton
Edmonton police are investigating a suspicious death in south Edmonton and are searching for a vehicle that police say may be connected. At approximately 5 a.m. on Saturday, police attended the area of Mullen Road and Mullen Place after a deceased person…
Edmonton police release nightclub shooting footage to identify suspects
Edmonton police have released footage of a shooting at a downtown night club in an effort to find witnesses and identify suspects. Police say a 26-year-old man was shot at the Star Night Club on 109th Street in the early hours…
Six sport parks you might be surprised to find in Our Edmonton
Rain or shine, lately mostly rain, people are looking to get out and get active in Our Edmonton. So where can you find baseball dugouts, disk golf, pitch and putt, buffalo wallows and more? Here’s a list with the answers.…
Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo sues oilsands company over unpaid taxes
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is suing Sunshine Oilsands Ltd. over $15.8 million of unpaid taxes and arrears, according to court documents. The municipality filed a statement of claim on June 26 in the Court of Queen’s Bench in…