Edmonton news

• Okotoks officer fired gun during call where suspect fled scene

  20-04-2018 23:56 via globalnews.ca
  The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) is investigating an incident where an RCMP officer fired their weapon while responding to a report of a suspicious person.
  
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• Man, 25, charged with impaired driving in fatal crash on Manning Drive

  20-04-2018 23:52 via cbc.ca
  A 25-year-old man has been charged with impaired driving causing death five months after a crash on Manning Drive left one woman dead and two other people injured.
  
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• Embattled Sherwood Park doctor has licence lifted early by college

  20-04-2018 23:50 via cbc.ca
  A Sherwood Park doctor has had his licence to practise medicine suspended indefinitely after he refused to comply with conditions imposed by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta.
  
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• 25-year-old man charged with impaired driving causing death in 2017 Edmonton crash

  20-04-2018 23:34 via globalnews.ca
  A 25-year-old man has been charged with impaired driving causing death in a November 2017 crash on Manning Drive that killed one person and injured two others.
  
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• Humboldt Strong: A memorial for the Humboldt Broncos

  20-04-2018 23:31 via globalnews.ca
  Memorials have been held for the victims of the Humboldt Broncos bus crash in the past several days. Here’s a look back at how they have been remembered.
  
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• One death likely linked to E. coli outbreak in Edmonton, health officials say

  20-04-2018 23:15 via cbc.ca
  One person has died and 11 others have been sent to hospital as Alberta Health Services expands its investigation into the source of a recent outbreak of E. coli in Edmonton.
  
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• 4 Alberta United Conservative MLAs won’t seek re-election next year

  20-04-2018 23:14 via globalnews.ca
  The United Conservative Party says four of its members will not seek re-election when Alberta voters go to the polls next spring.
  
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• 1 death ‘likely’ linked to E. coli outbreak in Edmonton

  20-04-2018 22:49 via globalnews.ca
  Alberta Health Services has expanded its investigation into the source of an E. coli outbreak in Edmonton after one person died "likely due to E.coli infection."
  
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• Four UCP MLAs say they won't run for re-election in 2019

  20-04-2018 22:26 via cbc.ca
  In a statement released Friday, UCP Leader Jason Kenney thanked MLAs Pat Stier, Wayne Drysdale, David Schneider and Scott Cyr for their service.
  
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• 452 applications received so far for Alberta cannabis retail stores

  20-04-2018 22:11 via globalnews.ca
  Since March 6, about 190 pending applications have been posted. The other 250 applications have either been rejected or are still going through the approval process. 
  
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• Edmonton's raw sewage helping Ottawa track cannabis consumption

  20-04-2018 22:00 via cbc.ca
  Federal researchers are peering into the toilets of Edmontonians in an attempt to measure how much the city is smoking up.
  
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• Faith leaders arrested while protesting Kinder Morgan’s pipeline expansion

  20-04-2018 21:44 via globalnews.ca
  "It's time for us to stand up for the Earth, it's time for us to say yes to life and no to the profit-making and greed involved in death."
  
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• 1st-degree murder charges laid in 3 'targeted hits' in Calgary, Edmonton

  20-04-2018 21:00 via cbc.ca
  A Calgarian has been charged in three killings that police believe are tied to organized crime — of a man and woman gunned down in a car in Calgary and a man shot in Edmonton.
  
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• Almondo Sewell ready for season number 8 with the Edmonton Eskimos

  20-04-2018 20:59 via globalnews.ca
  Its not often an eight-year CFL veteran gets to experience something new, but that's the case for Edmonton Eskimos defensive tackle Almondo Sewell.
  
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• Murder suspect at large, wanted by police in north-Edmonton shooting

  20-04-2018 20:49 via cbc.ca
  Edmonton police have arrested a man for first-degree murder in connection with a killing near Commonwealth Stadium last year. A second suspect remains at large.
  
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• ‘Organized crime member’ charged with murder in 2016 targeted shootings in Edmonton, Calgary

  20-04-2018 20:48 via globalnews.ca
  Police believe two 2016 shootings in Calgary and Edmonton were targeted, and investigators with the Calgary Police Service, Edmonton Police Service and RCMP have been collaborating on the investigation. 
  
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• Police lay 1st-degree murder charge in rooming home homicide

  20-04-2018 20:47 via globalnews.ca
  Edmonton police have charged a 29-year-old man with first-degree murder in connection to a 76-year-old man's death at a rooming home in the city's northeast last fall. A province-wide warrant has been issued for the arrest of a second suspect.
  
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• Edmonton man’s connection to the legendary Red Baron

  20-04-2018 20:41 via globalnews.ca
  It’s bee 100 years since the legendary Red Baron was shot down. An Edmonton fighter pilot was in that battle in the skies and his family is still trying to solve the mystery of what happened. Jennifer Crosby sits down with Denny May, the son of fighter pilot Wop May, to talk about his mission.
  
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• 3-year Groat Road bridge, road rehab project starts Monday

  20-04-2018 20:20 via cbc.ca
  The world is about to change for Edmonton commuters who use Groat Road to cross the North Saskatchewan River.
  
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• How Chinese gangs are laundering drug money through Vancouver real estate

  20-04-2018 20:18 via globalnews.ca
  A Global News investigation shows Vancouver is a major hub for money laundering and the trade and transfer of narcotics, counterfeit goods and illegal exports. And some of the proceeds are ending up right here in Alberta. Jennifer Crosby speaks to reporter Sam Cooper about the investigation.
  
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• Groat Road Bridge construction work to begin Monday

  20-04-2018 20:09 via globalnews.ca
  Work to refurbish the Groat Road Bridge area will begin after the Monday morning commute, when a two-kilometre stretch of road will be reduced to one lane in each direction.
  
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• 3-year-long Groat Road Bridge construction work to begin Monday

  20-04-2018 20:09 via globalnews.ca
  Work to refurbish the Groat Road Bridge area will begin after the Monday morning commute, when a two-kilometre stretch of road will be reduced to one lane in each direction.
  
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• Groat Road bridge construction begins Monday

  20-04-2018 20:01 via globalnews.ca
  With spring comes the all important construction season in Edmonton. On Monday, a major project on Groat Road will get underway. Julia Wong has the details.
  
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• Alberta university criticized for plan to bestow honorary degree on David Suzuki

  20-04-2018 20:00 via cbc.ca
  The University of Alberta is being criticized for its decision to give David Suzuki an honorary degree.
  
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• 3 dead in collision northeast of Calgary: EMS

  20-04-2018 19:34 via globalnews.ca
  The crash involved two vehicles on Highway 9 at Range Road 271, RCMP said in a news release. The incident was reported to police around 10:11 a.m.
  
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• 3 people facing 38 charges after ‘violent’ Wetaskiwin County carjacking

  20-04-2018 19:32 via globalnews.ca
  In a release on Friday, police said a man called them at around 11:50 a.m. saying his vehicle was stolen by two men and a woman half an hour earlier.
  
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• Man in townhouse fire died from blow to the head, autopsy shows

  20-04-2018 19:07 via cbc.ca
  A man found inside a northeast Edmonton home, the scene of a suspicious fire Wednesday, died of blunt force trauma, an autopsy shows.
  
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• Man found dead during Edmonton house fire had been killed

  20-04-2018 18:56 via globalnews.ca
  The man found dead inside a northeast Edmonton townhome by firefighters earlier this week had been killed and his death is being investigated as a homicide.
  
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• Bob Layton: The tidewater is turning

  20-04-2018 18:00 via globalnews.ca
  The silent majority is finally speaking up, Bob Layton says.
  
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• Bear in a marijuana leaf headdress: Alberta artist triggers cover art controversy

  20-04-2018 17:31 via cbc.ca
  An Alberta Indigenous artist says he has no regrets about creating cover art which depicts a bear clad in a headdress of marijuana leaves, as the print sparks controversy for a Toronto magazine.
  
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• Alberta Indigenous artist criticized for magazine illustrations of a bear in this headdress

  20-04-2018 17:31 via cbc.ca
  An Alberta Indigenous artist says he has no regrets about creating cover art which depicts a bear clad in a headdress of marijuana leaves, as the print sparks controversy for a Toronto magazine.
  
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• Alberta Cree artist criticized for magazine illustrations of a bear in this headdress

  20-04-2018 17:31 via cbc.ca
  An Alberta Indigenous artist says he has no regrets about creating cover art which depicts a bear clad in a headdress of marijuana leaves, as the print sparks controversy for a Toronto magazine.
  
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• Tim Hortons doughnut raises $800K for Humboldt after stirring up controversy

  20-04-2018 17:28 via globalnews.ca
  All proceeds will go to the Humboldt Hockey Club and will be presented to team on Monday.
  
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• Strike at Canadian Pacific Railway postponed for now, unions say

  20-04-2018 17:08 via cbc.ca
  A rail strike has been temporarily averted after the federal labour minister ordered employees of Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. to vote on the company's final offers, just hours before they were set to walk off the job.
  
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• Passenger train companies warn of disruption as CP Rail strike deadline looms

  20-04-2018 17:08 via cbc.ca
  Passenger train providers in Ontario and B.C. are warning of potential disruptions to service as Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. and two of its unions negotiate ahead of a midnight deadline to settle contract issues.
  
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• Ideas for getting your cabin ready for summer at the Cottage Show

  20-04-2018 16:50 via globalnews.ca
  “Brojects” tv home renovation hosts Kevin and Andrew Buckles are in town for the Edmonton Cottage Life and Cabin Show, and joined the morning news to give a preview of their presentation.
  
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• He saved lives during an Edmonton apartment fire. Now he can't save his business

  20-04-2018 16:00 via cbc.ca
  An Edmonton man saved lives when he ran into a burning apartment building in January 2017 to warn residents of a fire. Now, he's fighting to save himself.
  
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• AMA Travel: How to plan for a trip driving though Europe

  20-04-2018 15:42 via globalnews.ca
  Shelley Stevens from AMA Travel joined Mike Sobel to talk about the perks of driving through Europe, and what you need to do to prepare for a self-guided adventure. (Sponsored by AMA)
  
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• Alberta introduces Bill 13 to levy fines as way to resolve utility overcharges

  20-04-2018 15:28 via globalnews.ca
  Alberta's energy minister has tabled a bill that would allow electricity and gas providers to be penalized for late billing and overcharging.
  
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• Your Canadian Food Story by Loretta Friedrich

  20-04-2018 15:23 via globalnews.ca
  Celebrating all kinds of food, recipes and food stories that nourish us through community, family, celebration, tradition and more. Read the stories and recipes from over 110 Canadians.
  
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• Police chief to share security lessons of Edmonton attack with NFL

  20-04-2018 15:00 via cbc.ca
  Edmonton police chief Rod Knecht will share lessons in May with the National Football League about last fall's attacks.
  
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• 2018 St. Albert Lifestyle Expo & Sale

  20-04-2018 14:42 via globalnews.ca
  Featuring the Taste of St. Albert, St. Albert’s Got Talent Competition, plus a diverse mix of goods and services showcased by St. Albert businesses. There’s something for everyone. Don’t miss it!!
  
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• Star U of A researcher Carlo Montemagno supervised nephew as graduate student

  20-04-2018 14:00 via cbc.ca
  The nepotism afforded star American researcher Carlo Montemagno by the University of Alberta extended beyond the hiring of his daughter and son-in-law as a condition of his employment.
  
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• Edmonton issues tender to help rid sports fields of dandelions

  20-04-2018 14:00 via globalnews.ca
  In recent years, the city’s sports fields have been overrun with dandelions. Last year, city officials said a perfect storm of a wet spring combined with hot sunny weather resulted in a severe problem on sports fields.
  
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• Albertans don't play the victim card lightly

  20-04-2018 14:00 via cbc.ca
  "We’re at a defining moment for our energy — the energy economy, and our energy as a people,” says Donna Kennedy-Glans.
  
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• 118 Avenue apartment fire sends 1 to hospital

  20-04-2018 13:40 via globalnews.ca
  A fire early Friday morning an apartment building on 118 Avenue near 47 Street sent one person to hospital.
  
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• Edmonton early morning weather forecast: Friday, April 20, 2018

  20-04-2018 13:23 via globalnews.ca
  Here’s Mike Sobel’s Friday, April 20, 2018 early morning weather forecast for Edmonton, Alberta and the surrounding area.
  
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• 118 Avenue apartment fire sends person to hospital

  20-04-2018 13:08 via globalnews.ca
  A fire early Friday morning an apartment building on 118 Avenue near 47 Street sent one person to hospital.
  
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• Justice minister tells Liberals she's open to talking about further decriminalizing drugs

  20-04-2018 10:00 via cbc.ca
  Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould says she's open to looking at decriminalizing small quantities of drugs and revamping Canada's prostitution laws — both policies that are popular with youth delegates at the Liberal Party convention underway in Halifax.
  
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• Grassroots Liberals split on push for Canada to ease reliance on foreign oil

  20-04-2018 10:00 via cbc.ca
  As the Liberal government deals with deep divisions over a western pipeline expansion, grassroots party members are pushing for a long-term vision that relies less on getting oil to market and more on Canada's energy independence.
  
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