'Situation has escalated': Edson residents ordered to evacuate because of wildfire

For the second time in about a month, residents of Edson were told to leave town Friday night because of a wildfire.

Premier Smith appoints new Alberta cabinet with many familiar faces in different portfolios

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith named her new cabinet Friday, about two weeks after her United Conservative Party took the majority of seats in Alberta.

Edmonton sees record-setting heat Friday and more expected in Alberta this weekend

Edmonton has set a new record high for June 9th. The city reached 30.8 degrees Friday afternoon, breaking the old record of 30.6 set in 1913.

Local companies pitch in to give students all-expenses-paid graduation looks

A group of local businesses is giving back by helping make graduation an extra-memorable time for a few special students.

Bikes and beers: Breweries north of the river launch Hop Pocket

Breweries in north-central Edmonton will be dishing pints all weekend to cheers to the launch of the Hop Pocket.

Reactive to proactive: A push for a national campaign on wildfire education in Canada

Despite the alarming facts and figures, experts say Canada is far more reactive than it is proactive when it comes to wildfires and they’re calling for a national campaign on wildfire education to better prepare for the future.

Photos of arson suspect released by Edmonton police

Officers released security images Friday in an effort to track down a man suspected of setting a trailer on fire in northwest Edmonton.

Worker dies near Fort McMurray, Alta., prompting investigation

An occupational health and safety investigation has been launched after a contract worker fell from a roof and died near Fort McMurray, Alta. on Thursday.

Drugs, contraband cigarettes found in Alta. Chinese restaurant and pawn shop: RCMP

A Chinese restaurant has been charged with selling contraband cigarettes and a pawn shop employee is accused of selling drugs, following a pair of raids northeast of Edmonton.