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'Unprecedented patient demand': Alberta reports 1,660 new COVID-19 cases, 17 deaths

Alberta reported 1,660 new cases of COVID-19 and 17 new deaths on Thursday.

Chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw provides a COVID-19 update in Edmonton, Friday, Sept. 3, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

Man killed, another injured in south Edmonton roadway shooting

Two men were rushed to hospital after an apparent drive-by shooting in south Edmonton Thursday night.

'Not helpful': Nickel skips another mayoral forum, has BBQ instead

While five front-running mayoral candidates faced off in a forum Thursday afternoon, the other candidate, Mike Nickel, was serving hot dogs in the parking lot of his campaign office.

'Irresponsible and dangerous': Hinshaw offers stern warning about COVID-19 parties

Alberta Health is investigating whether an Edson party advertising itself as a “get COVID” event to build up natural immunity to the virus actually happened.

Edmonton considering implementing proof-of-vaccine bylaw

Mayor Don Iveson says the city is examining whether it should follow Calgary’s lead in implementing a bylaw requiring businesses to check for proof of vaccinations.

Third party garbage collector hopes to see uptick under Edmonton's new system

A new Edmonton company is hoping to capitalize on the city's latest garbage pickup strategy.

26-year-old man charged after Red Deer break-and-enter shooting

A 26-year-old man from Red Deer faces charges in connection to a confrontation with police during a break-and-enter call.

Central Edmonton elementary school moves to online learning

Westglen School is the first school in Edmonton to shift to online learning during the 2021-22 school year.

Alberta premier too tied up in politics, should let medical pros handle COVID: NDP

Alberta's Opposition leader says it's time Premier Jason Kenney hand over public health decisions related to the COVID-19 crisis to medical professionals.

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Canada's costly election: Could $600M have been spent elsewhere?

After the most expensive election in Canadian history resulted in little change politically, many are asking whether it was worth the $610-million price tag and where else that money could have been spent.

Workers prepare the bins with names of candidates into which special ballots from national, international, Canadian Forces and incarcerated electors will be counted and organized, at Elections Canada's distribution centre in Ottawa on election night of the 44th Canadian general election, on Monday, Sept. 20, 2021. (THE CANADIAN PRESS / Justin Tang)

Sask. health-care workers on the brink of being overwhelmed as COVID-19 ICU cases climb

Inside hospitals across Saskatchewan, which has one of the lowest vaccination rates in the country, health-care workers are reporting a worsening crisis, with record-breaking COVID-19 hospitalizations pushing the health-care system to the brink.

Long-term care outbreaks are rising, and provinces have different strategies for keeping COVID-19 out

As the fourth wave continues across Canada and community spread climbs, outbreaks are also on the rise inside Canada’s long-term care homes, leading experts to stress the importance of staff being vaccinated — an issue which varies province to province.

Brian Laundrie left home without phone or wallet, source says

A source close to the family of Brian Laundrie says Gabby Petito's fiance, who is now the subject of a federal warrant, left his parents' Florida home last Tuesday without his cell phone and wallet.