5 bison killed in collision with trucks at Elk Island National Park
Five bison are dead at Elk Island National Park east of Edmonton following an early Thursday morning collision.
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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.
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.
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Science informing Edmonton police on use of force approaches
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New Edmonton art installation unveiled in Churchill Square
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Room at Cross Cancer Institute transformed into suite for young patients and families
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Driver in fatal Jasper crash accused of impairment
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Earth's General Store on Whyte Avenue closing after 3 decades
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Collectibles and cosplay: Edmonton Comics and Entertainment Expo returns for the weekend
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EXCLUSIVE 'A matter of luck whether or not you make it out alive': Excessive speeders taunt police by posting crimes online
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.
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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
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Oilers sign Mike Hoffman to PTO
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BREAKING Batteries of Lebanon walkie-talkies contained PETN explosive: Reuters source
The batteries of the walkie-talkies used by Lebanese armed group Hezbollah that blew up this week were laced with a highly explosive compound known as PETN, a Lebanese source familiar with the device's components told Reuters.
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New Federal firearm buyback program has cost $67M, still not collecting guns after 4 years
The federal firearm buyback program has cost taxpayers nearly $67.2 million since it was announced in 2020, but it still hasn't collected a single gun.
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'It's disgusting': Quebec minister reacts after body of boy, 14, found near Hells Angels hideout
The province's public security minister said he was "shocked" Thursday amid reports that a body believed to be that of a 14-year-old boy was found this week near a Hells Angels hideout near Quebec City.
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police has lost 205 firearms since 2020, including machine-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.
Cognitive decline reduced by MIND diet, especially for women and Black people, study finds
Following the MIND diet for 10 years produced a small but significant decrease in the risk of developing thinking, concentration and memory problems, a new study found.
Influencer couple denies leaving kids alone on cruise
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Thousands of exploding devices in Lebanon trigger a nation that has been on edge for years
Chris Knayzeh was in a town overlooking Lebanon's capital when he heard the rumbling aftershock of the 2020 Beirut port blast. Hundreds of tons of haphazardly stored ammonium nitrates had exploded, killing and injuring thousands of people.
Woman dead, toddler uninjured following B.C. police shooting, watchdog says
B.C.'s police watchdog is investigating the death of a woman who was shot by the RCMP after allegedly barricading herself in a room with a toddler early Thursday morning.
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