Mother charged with sexual abuse of toddler in Edmonton area after FBI tip

A Strathcona County toddler has been rescued from suspected sexual exploitation, and the child's mother has been charged, police said.

Danielle Smith addresses 'just transition' concerns with prime minister in Ottawa

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith expressed her concerns with the federal government's proposed 'just transition' legislation directly to the prime minister on Tuesday, saying she hopes the two can find some common ground.

Former St. Albert teacher given 5 years behind bars for sexual exploitation, making child pornography

Former St. Albert teacher Bryce Hughes was recently sentenced to a total of five years in prison for sex crimes against a child.

EPS, Edmonton city staff working to tighten bylaws on pepper and bear sprays

Officers in Edmonton want to crack down on a rise in pepper and bear spray use in urban areas and on Tuesday updated city councillors on desired bylaw changes that would give them more power.

PM Trudeau presents premiers $196B health-care funding deal, with $46B in new funding over the next decade

The federal government is pledging to increase health funding to Canada's provinces and territories by $196.1 billion over the next 10 years, in a long-awaited deal aimed at addressing Canada's crumbling health-care systems with $46.2 billion in new funding.

Oilers back on the ice, 'in striking range' of feat not accomplished in 36 years

The Edmonton Oilers will try to re-stoke the flames of their eight-game hot streak Tuesday night as the team tries to reel in top spot in the Pacific Division.

Former B.C., Alta., public health doctor guilty of sex crimes against a child

A former medical health officer in Alberta has been found guilty of sexual assault and sexual interference of a child.

Grande Prairie MLA Tracy Allard not seeking re-election

The United Conservative Party MLA representing the city of Grande Prairie announced she would not run for re-election in 2023.

Ont. police arrest man wanted in Edmonton September long weekend shooting

A man who police believe randomly shot a woman near Whyte Avenue on the September 2022 long weekend was recently arrested in Ontario.