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Richard Suter, 62, is shown in an undated photo. Supplied.

Family of toddler killed in crash 'disappointed' after bail granted to Suter

After his case was delayed a number of times, the man in his 60s who was charged in connection to a crash that left a two-year-old boy dead, was granted bail Friday. 6 1

A dented upper right corner and a scrape along the upper side are visible on the 'oversize load' equipment casing being hauled a truck parked southbound on Interstate 5 south of the collapsed portion of the highway bridge at the Skagit River in Mount Vernon, Wash., Friday, May 24, 2013. (AP / Elaine Thompson)

Wife of Spruce Grove truck driver connected to bridge collapse says husband is ‘still in shock’

The wife of an Edmonton-area truck driver, who has been cited by authorities as causing a terrifying bridge collapse in Washington state Thursday evening, spoke to CTV News Friday, and said her husband was horrified at what happened. 8 2

Nearly all of a three-storey apartment building in Stony Plain, called the Sonora Apartments, was destroyed in a blaze on Thursday, May 9.

Residents of Stony Plain apartments reeling after finding possessions stolen

After being forced out of their home more than two weeks ago, when a fire tore through a three-storey apartment building in Stony Plain, nearly destroying one of the buildings – residents of at least one suite returned to their damaged home to find some possessions missing. 1

Province to unveil new initiative to make more information available online

In a move that some critics say is more about optics than substance, the Alberta government is preparing to make information that was previously kept under lock and key, available online. 1

CTV News obtained this image showing the inside of a vacant home in Lessard that has been condemned over health hazards. Residents say they've been frustrated with the property for years and want it torn down.

Lessard residents want vacant home 'unfit for human habitation' torn down

Residents in a southwest Edmonton neighbourhood are voicing their frustrations over a vacant home that’s been condemned due to health hazards. 1 1

'It definitely really hits you hard in the heart': Slave Lake man, in Oklahoma helping families

After witnessing destruction and the kindness of others firsthand, a Slave Lake man has flown to the U.S. to help those affected by a devastating tornado that destroyed an Oklahoma City suburb earlier this week.

A woman is taken away in handcuffs on Tuesday, Feb. 12. Police later identified her as Nerlin Sarmiento, 32, who is facing a charge of first degree murder in her son's death.

Mother charged with drowning son fit to stand trial: Doctors

Following psychiatric assessments by two doctors, the mother charged with killing her young son has been found fit to stand trial. 1

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford reads a statement to the media at City Hall on Friday, May 24, 2013. (Chris Young / THE CANADIAN PRESS)

'I do not use crack cocaine,' Mayor Rob Ford says

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford broke his silence Friday to say he does not use crack cocaine, a week after published reports alleged he was seen smoking from a glass pipe in a cellphone video. 9

Fire crews respond to an overnight fire in the area of 102 St. and 105 Ave. on Thursday, May 23.

Overnight fire destroys building, threatens body shop

An overnight fire has destroyed an abandoned building and caused smoke damage to a neighbouring auto body shop. 2

An artists' rendition shows what the Mill Woods Library, Seniors and Multicultural Centre will look like, the building is expected to be open to the public in 2014.

Construction kick-off for Mill Woods multi-use facility

Officials from the city, the provincial government and a southeast Edmonton seniors facility marked the beginning of construction for a new community centre in Mill Woods. 1

The CF104 Starfighter aircraft lifted from its shipping cradle. The jet will be moved to an autobody shop to be refurbished before going on display at the Alberta Aviation Museum this summer. SUPPLIED.

Cold War-era fighter jet to make short journey down Edmonton roads Friday

It won’t be the Friday night traffic typically seen in north Edmonton but drivers will get a rare chance to watch as a Cold War-era fighter jet travels down Kingsway Avenue Friday night.

A map, released by Brazeau County, shows the area affected by an evacuation notice west of Lindale, Alta. Wednesday, May 22 - the evacuation area is shown in yellow, the area under a one hour evacuation notice is highlighted in green. Supplied.

Evacuation order for some Brazeau County residents lifted

Officials in a central Alberta county are crediting the weather for helping fire crews gain the upper hand on a wildfire burning in a rural area of that county.

Former NHLer Theo Fleury stands infront of a child abuse monument as he begins 'The Victor Walk' in Toronto on May 14, 2013. (Chris Young / THE CANADIAN PRESS)

Victor Walk: Theo Fleury calls for healing after 'life-changing' trek

After a 10-day walk from Toronto to Ottawa, former NHLer Theo Fleury says he has talked with the government about the need for tougher laws against child sex abuse, but doubts much will change. 1 5

Crews work on construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline near County Road 363 and County Road 357, east of Winona, Texas, Monday, Dec. 3, 2012. (The Tyler Morning Telegraph, Sarah A. Miller)

Keystone makes TransCanada more cautious about U.S. forays: executive

A senior TransCanada Corp. executive says the resistance to the approval of the proposed Keystone XL oilsands pipeline has made the company more cautious about future cross-border endeavours. 10

Richard Suter, 62, is shown in a court sketch, during his brief court appearance via CCTV on Tuesday, May 21.

Hearing for Richard Suter adjourned until Friday

The bail hearing for a man facing multiple impaired driving charges, after a vehicle crashed into the patio of a restaurant over the weekend, hitting a family and killing a toddler, was pushed back again Thursday. 1 2

Emergency services attend a British Airways passenger plane after it had to make an emergency landing at Heathrow airport early on May 24, 2013. (AP Photo/Steve Parsons)

Emergency landing at London's Heathrow Airport leads to delays

A British Airways jet made an emergency landing at London's Heathrow Airport Friday after developing a technical problem after takeoff. TV footage showed smoke streaming from one of the engines.

RCMP vehicles parked outside of Salisbury High School in Sherwood Park Thursday, May 23.

RCMP called to firearms complaint at Sherwood Park high school

Police east of Edmonton are investigating, after officers received a report that a student had a gun at a Sherwood Park high school Thursday.

Police investigating ‘troubling’ increase in traffic-related deaths

Edmonton police are shedding light on a growing, fatal, trend in the city – that has left a dozen people dead in nearly as many weeks, and it appears those numbers have continued to grow as the weather has warmed up. 7 2

Marion and Dawne Gilchrist were attacked in their home, located in a rural area southeast of Wetaskiwin - they were found by one of their sons.

Man charged, RCMP investigating violent home invasion near Wetaskiwin

RCMP south of Edmonton are investigating, and have laid a number of charges against a man in his 20s, after a home invasion turned violent and left two people injured. 1 1

Zachary Holland, 25, is shown in a police handout

Man sentenced in connection to arson, assault and kidnapping cases

An Edmonton man learned his sentence Thursday, after he was found guilty for a number of charges connected to a case of arson that left one woman seriously injured, and another case that had one woman dragged behind a vehicle. 1

Wildrose fined $90K by CRTC for making automated phone calls

Alberta’s official opposition party has paid a hefty fine, for what they’re calling ‘inadvertent’ contravention of CRTC rules surrounding automated phone calls. 1

At just under $1.29 per litre, Edmontonians are dealing with some of the highest gas prices in years.

Spike in gas prices due to refinery shutdown, summer driving season: expert

Prices at the pumps have jumped nearly 17 cents per litre in less than a week and that has many drivers demanding answers. An expert says the spike in pump prices is a result of a combination of reasons surrounding supply and demand. 8 1

Province asks Albertans to send in ticks, help better understand Lyme disease

The province says ticks that carry Lyme disease are setting up shop in Alberta and want Albertans to send in ticks they come across as part of a new program aimed at finding out just how many of the bugs are here and how to deal with the bacteria they carry. 4 1

A gaping pothole was left behind at 107 Ave. and 139 St., after unseasonably warm temperatures melted ice and snow on city streets.

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