Man charged with sexually assaulting a teen is an Alberta sheriff
An Edmonton man who is charged with sexually assaulting a teen boy is a member of the Alberta sheriffs, CTV News Edmonton has confirmed.
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Alberta mayor apologizes for comments about killing feral cats
The mayor of Fort Saskatchewan apologized on Thursday for comments she made earlier this week about killing feral cats.
CN moving Jasper operations is 'kicking somebody when they're down,' says union
Canadian National Railway will be moving its rail operations from Jasper, the town in the national park of the same name that was recently devastated by a wildfire, to Hinton, Alta., says the union representing workers.
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Driver in fatal Jasper crash accused of impairment
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2 killed in early morning crash near Thorsby
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Edmonton's first-ever Chipotle now open
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Pressure still on oilsands sector despite silence after greenwashing law: think tank
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Whether you've been shaken awake by revving engines in the dead of night, or passed on the Anthony Henday like you're standing still, most Edmontonians have some experience with sports cars or motorcycles driving dangerously on city streets.
Alberta to boost spending on new K-12 school construction over next three years by $6.5B to $8.6B
Alberta's premier announced a plan Tuesday evening during a televised address her government will boost the amount of money being spent on new school construction over the next three years to $8.6 billion, an increase of $6.5 billion from what was originally promised in the 2024 budget.
Bats sightings in Edmonton 'quite common' in September: rescue organization
A local animal rescue organization says it has been receiving an increase in reports of people spotting bats in the Edmonton area.
'Craziest thing I've ever seen': Elusive salamanders make surprising mass appearance in Edmonton area
Edmontonians can count themselves lucky to ever see one tiger salamander, let alone the thousands one local woman says recently descended on her childhood home.
Edmonton stunt performer wins Emmy for Shōgun
An Edmonton stunt performer is celebrating after winning an Emmy for his role in the show Shōgun.
Opening of partially completed overpass above east Edmonton train tracks welcomed
Half of a new overpass over the train tracks at 50 Street in Edmonton's east end is now open, relieving traffic congestion that had long been the bane of motorists.
Jasper state of local emergency ending; visitors asked to be respectful
Jasper is ending its local state of emergency as it gets ready to welcome back visitors and tourists.
Snacks, seating and super-fast charging: What to expect at Edmonton's new EV-only service station
Electric vehicle (EV) drivers in Edmonton now have a place to grab a snack and relax while they charge up.
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New Edmonton art installation unveiled in Churchill Square
Local Olympians and Paralympians took part in unveiling a new attraction in Churchill Square Thursday afternoon.
Earth's General Store on Whyte Avenue closing after 3 decades
A mainstay in the Whyte Avenue shopping district is permanently closing its doors.
Collectibles and cosplay: Edmonton Comics and Entertainment Expo returns for the weekend
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Edmonton's first-ever Chipotle now open
American fast-food restaurant Chipotle opened its first location in Edmonton at 10:45 on Thursday morning.
Lemonade Stand Day squeezes more than $465K for Stollery's pediatric diabetes centre
Families that participated in the Simply Supper's Lemonade Stand Day raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for a good cause by squeezing out plenty of cups of lemonade last month.
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Oilers' Kane details his injuries, slated to have surgery and miss start of NHL season
Edmonton Oilers forward Evander Kane will undergo surgery and will be sidelined into the start of the regular season, general manager Stan Bowman announced Wednesday.
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Oilers sign Mike Hoffman to PTO
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Former Oilers assistant GM Brad Holland follows his father out the door in Edmonton
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Shohei Ohtani became the first major league player to hit 50 home runs and steal 50 bases in a season, with the Los Angeles Dodgers star going deep twice to reach the half-century mark and swiping two bags to get to 51 against the Miami Marlins on Thursday.
The RCMP has lost 205 firearms since 2020, including 3 submachine-guns
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police has lost 205 firearms since 2020, including more than 120 handguns and at least five fully automatic weapons like machine-guns.
PM Trudeau names Anita Anand transport minister after Pablo Rodriguez quits cabinet
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tapped Treasury Board President Anita Anand to take on additional duties as Canada's minister of transport on Thursday.
Tensions flare between Poilievre and Singh in the House after NDP says it will back Trudeau Liberals
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Canadian women among those who allege Harrods boss sexually abused them
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Missing six-year-old boy disappeared after school breakfast program: Manitoba RCMP
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University of Ottawa antisemitism advisor resigns over post celebrating pager explosions in Lebanon
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