Edmonton news

• Edmonton residents bask in unseasonably warm weather - Edmonton Journal

  09-12-2017 23:22 via edmontonjournal.com
  Edmonton Journal
  Edmonton residents bask in unseasonably warm weather
  Edmonton Journal
  Temperatures were higher than normal last week and the warm weather continued into the weekend. Ed Kaiser / Postmedia. Share Adjust Comment Print. Edmontonians might consider sipping beer outside on a patio thanks to unseasonably warm temperatures this ...
  
  Read more

• Brandon Davidson faces former team with Edmonton Oilers in Montreal

  09-12-2017 22:55 via globalnews.ca
  The Oilers start their road trip in Montreal on Saturday.
  
  Read more

• Edmonton’s river valley funicular opens to public, on time and on budget

  09-12-2017 22:51 via globalnews.ca
  The inclined elevator takes visitors from 100 Street by the Hotel Macdonald to the area around the Low Level Bridge.
  
  Read more

• Lots of ballyhoo as Edmonton funicular goes into service - Edmonton Journal

  09-12-2017 20:56 via edmontonjournal.com
  Edmonton Journal
  Lots of ballyhoo as Edmonton funicular goes into service
  Edmonton Journal
  Earnest riders jumped aboard Edmonton's new funicular Saturday to enjoy a scenic view of the river valley while coasting uphill and downhill 48 seconds at a time. The $24-million project — formally named the Mechanized River Valley Access — launched ...
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Live-in Caregiver Program update coming from Liberal government

  09-12-2017 20:08 via globalnews.ca
  The federal government is making an announcement Saturday in Edmonton about the Live-in Caregiver Program. 
  
  Read more

• Cases of foreign caregivers seeking permanent residency significantly reduced

  09-12-2017 20:08 via globalnews.ca
  The federal government says the number of foreign workers in the Live-in Caregiver Program applying for permanent residency has reduced drastically over the past three years. 
  
  Read more

• Edmonton agencies await their share of anti-gang dollars - Edmonton Journal

  09-12-2017 19:37 via edmontonjournal.com
  Edmonton Journal
  Edmonton agencies await their share of anti-gang dollars
  Edmonton Journal
  Alberta is waiting to see how much funding it will receive under a federal program to deal with gang-related problems, such as these guns and drugs seized in 2015 by the Edmonton police Drug and Gang Enforcement Unit. David Bloom / David Bloom/Edmonton ...
  
  Read more

• Edmonton boxing industry sucker-punched by ban on combative sports - CBC.ca

  09-12-2017 18:54 via cbc.ca
  CBC.ca
  Edmonton boxing industry sucker-punched by ban on combative sports
  CBC.ca
  The City of Edmonton's temporary ban on combative sports may ruin careers and businesses for good, promoters and trainers say. The temporary moratorium, approved unanimously by city council Friday, prevents new licences or event permits from being ...
  Edmonton bans combative sports events amid review of fighter's deathCTV News
  Scheduled Edmonton combative sporting events could still happen despite moratorium: mayor
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Edmonton boxing industry sucker-punched by ban on combative sports

  09-12-2017 18:54 via cbc.ca
  The city of Edmonton's sudden announcement of a ban on combative sports sucker-punched promoters and athletes in the industry.
  
  Read more

• Edmonton natives Gallagher, Carr excited to face off against Oilers

  09-12-2017 17:36 via cbc.ca
  Montreal Canadiens Brendan Gallagher and Daniel Carr played hockey in Edmonton as kids. The teammates will get a reminder of those early days when they take on the Oilers Saturday.
  
  Read more

• The Ledge: Political dust-up on the Prairies (the license plate edition)

  09-12-2017 17:00 via cbc.ca
  A prairie dust-up exploded between Saskatchewan and Alberta this week over vehicle licence plates on Saskatchewan highway work sites.
  
  Read more

• The Ledge: Political dust-up on the Prairies (the licence plate edition)

  09-12-2017 17:00 via cbc.ca
  A prairie dust-up exploded between Saskatchewan and Alberta this week over vehicle licence plates on Saskatchewan highway work sites.
  
  Read more

• District Cafe & Bakery 2

  09-12-2017 16:54 via globalnews.ca
  Nate Box and Mike Forgie from District Cafe & Bakery continue to show us how they make their “bakery-style” pizza.
  
  Read more

• Truth and Reconciliation Commission Theatre Presentation

  09-12-2017 16:42 via globalnews.ca
  Reckoning is a theatre presentation that explores three separate experiences with Indian residential schools, the Truth Reconciliation Commission and the fallout across Canada.
  
  Read more

• If winter returns to Edmonton, here are 12 things you could do with it - CBC.ca

  09-12-2017 16:32 via cbc.ca
  CBC.ca
  If winter returns to Edmonton, here are 12 things you could do with it
  CBC.ca
  1. Candy Cane Lane. Get into the spirit of the season with lights, decorations, sleigh rides and tradition along this stretch of 148th Street between 92nd and 100th Avenues in support of the Edmonton Food Bank from now until Jan. 2. 2. The Ice Castle ...
  
  Read more

• If winter returns to Edmonton, here are 12 things you could do with it

  09-12-2017 16:30 via cbc.ca
  Love winter? Then this recent warm spell may have you longing for the real deal. But take heart. In Edmonton, winter is always just around the corner. Here's 12 things to do when it returns.
  
  Read more

• District Cafe & Bakery

  09-12-2017 16:24 via globalnews.ca
  Nate Box and Mike Forgie from District Cafe & Bakery show us how they make a “bakery-style” pizza.
  
  Read more

• Getting vaccinated before a holiday trip

  09-12-2017 15:53 via globalnews.ca
  Pharmacist Laurie Reay explains the importance of visiting the pharmacist to get vaccines before your holiday vacation.
  
  Read more

• In 2018, Edmonton's fire chief has sights set on being ready for a major emergency - CBC.ca

  09-12-2017 14:01 via cbc.ca
  CBC.ca
  In 2018, Edmonton's fire chief has sights set on being ready for a major emergency
  CBC.ca
  A state of civic emergency can take many forms, from fires to floods to tornadoes. But Edmonton's fire chief says the city needs to brush up on how it handles an increasingly common kind of emergency: acts of terrorism. "We're a part of a global ...
  Fire under investigation in west EdmontonEdmonton Journalall 3 news articles »
  
  Read more

• In 2018, Edmonton's fire chief has sights set on being ready for a major emergency

  09-12-2017 14:00 via cbc.ca
  A state of civic emergency can take many forms - from fires to floods - but Fire Chief Ken Block says the city needs to be prepared to handle an increasingly common kind of emergency: acts of terrorism.
  
  Read more

• How to watch the Geminids, one of the most active meteor showers of the year

  09-12-2017 11:00 via cbc.ca
  It's the final — and some might say the best — meteor shower of the year: the Geminids. Here's what to expect.
  
  Read more

• 'How can they get away with that?': Canadians pay much more than Americans for baby products

  09-12-2017 11:00 via cbc.ca
  Marketplace does a cross-border price comparison that could have Canadian parents throwing a fit.
  
  Read more

• Jelena Mrdjenovich interview

  09-12-2017 07:57 via globalnews.ca
  Fri, Dec 8 – WBS female featherweight champion Jelena Mrdjenovich sits down with Global new’s Kevin Karius
  
  Read more

• No more fights

  09-12-2017 07:23 via globalnews.ca
  Fri, Dec 8 – The city of Edmonton is taking a hard stand on suspending fighting events until it can safely regulate these events moving forward.
  
  Read more

• Christmas at Bob’s

  09-12-2017 07:20 via globalnews.ca
  Fri, Dec 8 – Take an inside look at an elaborate Christmas lights display.
  
  Read more

• Hurricanes drop 6-5 OT decision against Edmonton

  09-12-2017 07:18 via globalnews.ca
  In overtime, Edmonton forward Trey Fix-Wolansky scored the game winner just one minute into the extra frame.
  
  Read more

• U of A grad honoured for innovation that turns canola oil into biofuel

  09-12-2017 05:36 via cbc.ca
  A 24-year-old Calgarian has been recognized with a national award for his achievements in renewable energy.
  
  Read more

• West Edmonton fire causes damage to auto business

  09-12-2017 05:31 via globalnews.ca
  An auto-servicing business sustained damage after a fire broke out behind the building in west Edmonton late Friday afternoon.
  
  Read more

• Born in Edmonton, Habs’ Gallagher, Carr excited for weekend tilt with Oilers

  09-12-2017 03:55 via globalnews.ca
  Brendan Gallagher and Daniel Carr played hockey with and against each other as youngsters in Edmonton. Now teammates with the Montreal Canadiens, they are excited to get a reminder of those early days when the when the Oilers visit the Bell Centre on Saturday night.
  
  Read more

• 630 CHED Santas Anonymous radio auction records record-breaking year

  09-12-2017 03:16 via globalnews.ca
  The 24th annual on-air auction for 630 CHED Santas Anonymous brought in a record-breaking $35,950 for the charity on Friday.
  
  Read more

• Warm Edmonton weather could be record-breaking - CBC.ca - CBC.ca

  09-12-2017 03:10 via cbc.ca
  CBC.ca
  Warm Edmonton weather could be record-breaking - CBC.ca
  CBC.ca
  It's been a banner week for outdoor enthusiasts in Edmonton with temperatures up to 15 degrees above the seasonal norm. Environment Canada forecasters are predicting a record-breaking week ahead.
  Welcomed by some, warm December weather proving difficult for ...Globalnews.caall 2 news articles »
  
  Read more

• Warm Edmonton weather could be record-breaking

  09-12-2017 03:10 via cbc.ca
  It's been a banner week for outdoor enthusiasts in Edmonton with temperatures up to 15 degrees above the seasonal norm. Environment Canada forecasters are predicting a record-breaking week ahead.
  
  Read more

• Grilling with the Gryba: Edmonton Oilers defenceman moonlights as king of the kitchen

  09-12-2017 03:05 via globalnews.ca
  Edmonton Oilers defenceman Eric Gryba has a number of off-ice passions. One of them is cooking with his wife, Cate. Grilling with Gryba is a huge hit on Instagram, and it's grown to include a branding iron and T-shirts.
  
  Read more

• Oilers look to return to winning ways on road trip

  09-12-2017 02:48 via globalnews.ca
  The Edmonton Oilers’ slow start to the NHL season has some wondering what it will take for the team to make the playoffs. As Jack Haskins reports, the team should be in desperation mode as they head off on a three-game road trip.
  
  Read more

• Bob Layton’s Editoial: Dec. 8

  09-12-2017 02:41 via globalnews.ca
  In his latest editorial, Bob Layton discusses calls for a tax on sugary beverages in Alberta.
  
  Read more

• Oilers’ Eric Gryba gets grilling with Global News

  09-12-2017 02:27 via globalnews.ca
  It’s not often we get a glimpse into the private life of an Edmonton Oiler but Eric Gryba let us into his kitchen recently.
  
  Read more

• Warm weather impacting some Edmonton attractions

  09-12-2017 02:13 via globalnews.ca
  Edmonton is experiencing an unusually warm spell right now. Vinesh Pratap takes a look at what the warm December weather means for some cold weather attractions.
  
  Read more

• Numbers suggest Alberta’s increased funding of women’s shelters is having an impact

  09-12-2017 02:11 via globalnews.ca
  It appears a move by the Alberta government to better fund women’s shelters is paying. New numbers show more women and children are getting help but as Julia Wong reports, more are also being turned away.
  
  Read more

• Alberta family devastated by brazen theft of 6 horses

  09-12-2017 02:09 via globalnews.ca
  A brazen theft has left a central Alberta family shaken. Six horses were stolen right off their property. Fletcher Kent reports.
  
  Read more

• Edmonton fire chief says Windermere fire station is about 1 year behind schedule

  09-12-2017 02:06 via globalnews.ca
  An Edmonton homebuilder says he’s concerned because a much-needed fire station in Windermere is about a year behind schedule. Kim Smith reports.
  
  Read more

• Rogue raccoon who hitched into Banff captured and killed

  09-12-2017 01:36 via cbc.ca
  A raccoon that had been spotted in and around the town of Banff, Alta. in recent months is no more.
  
  Read more

• Raccoon captured and killed near Banff

  09-12-2017 01:36 via cbc.ca
  A rogue raccoon that had been spotted in and around the town of Banff, Alta. in recent months is no more.
  
  Read more

• Edmonton dayhome operator found not guilty on charges of causing kids to need protective services

  09-12-2017 01:07 via globalnews.ca
  An Edmonton dayhome operator has been found not guilty on five charges of causing a child to be in need of protective services, Alberta Justice confirmed on Friday.
  
  Read more

• Edmonton halts new licences for combative sports events

  09-12-2017 01:00 via globalnews.ca
  City council is putting a moratorium on new licences for all combative sporting events in Edmonton for at least one year. As Jack Haskins reports, this could mean no local fights for some time.
  
  Read more

• New southwest Edmonton fire station is 1 year behind schedule: chief

  09-12-2017 00:59 via globalnews.ca
  A homebuilder says he is concerned that a much-needed fire hall in southwest Edmonton is about a year behind schedule.
  
  Read more

• Increased funding for Alberta’s women’s shelters having impact but more needed: Shelter executives

  09-12-2017 00:56 via globalnews.ca
  Data collected from April 1, 2016 to March 31, 2017 shows that outreach services provided to women and children increased by 45 per cent, supporting an additional 6,147 women and children, according to ACWS.
  
  Read more

• Edmonton Eskimos sign kicker Sean Whyte for three more years

  09-12-2017 00:48 via globalnews.ca
  The Edmonton Eskimos have signed kicker Sean Whyte to a three-year contract extension.
  
  Read more

• Holiday laser lights can pose aviation safety threat: Nav Canada

  09-12-2017 00:43 via globalnews.ca
  Nav Canada says there has been a spike in the number of laser strikes reported by pilots in recent weeks.
  
  Read more

• Sask. contractors say Alberta protectionism started licence plate spat

  09-12-2017 00:27 via cbc.ca
  The Saskatchewan Heavy Construction Association says Saskatchewan contractors have experienced being shut out from bidding on projects in Alberta.
  
  Read more

• Alberta aims to foster growth of small liquor manufacturers with reduced markups

  09-12-2017 00:12 via globalnews.ca
  Just in time for the holidays, the Alberta government has reduced markups on small liquor manufactures when selling their products at farmers' markets or at their manufacturing facilities.
  
  Read more

Follow @EdmontonCA_News on Twitter!