Alberta announces grant expansion to help low-income nursing students
The provincial government has announced $8.5-million in funding to assist low-income nursing students.
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Alberta to pilot oil and gas royalty breaks for legally required well cleanup
The Alberta government is moving ahead with a plan that would give oil and gas companies a tax break for meeting their legal obligations to clean up old well sites, inviting a select group of landowner organizations to a meeting to discuss a pilot project.
Awkward moment or conscious message? Political experts weigh in on Danielle Smith-Justin Trudeau handshake
An 'awkward' attempt at a handshake between Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and the prime minister Tuesday is another example of leaders from the western province hesitating before shaking Justin Trudeau's hand, say political experts.
Gun threat prompts lockdown, ends in charges for Centre High student
A 19-year-old student was charged Wednesday morning for threatening to use a firearm in an Edmonton school.
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.
Regulator gives Imperial weeks to plan fix for months-old oilsands tailings leak
Alberta's energy regulator has given Imperial Oil until the end of the month to figure out a way to fix ongoing seepage at a tailings pond at its Kearl oilsands mine.
1 seriously injured after weekend rollover north of Edmonton
One person was hospitalized in serious condition after rolling their vehicle just north of Athabasca.
Lago Lindo death ruled homicide, victim shot multiple times: autopsy
Jordan Zouhri was shot to death and his death is being investigated as a homicide, Edmonton police revealed Wednesday morning following an autopsy.
Turkiye, Syria quake death toll nears 12,000
With hope of finding survivors fading, stretched rescue teams in Turkiye and Syria searched Wednesday for signs of life in the rubble of thousands of buildings toppled by the world's deadliest earthquake in more than a decade. The confirmed death toll approached 12,000.
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Closure of The Station on Jasper a devastating blow to local musicians
Musicians and live music supporters are mourning the loss of another Edmonton concert venue.
'Black success': Melisizwe Brothers play Edmonton school tour for Black History Month
Marc, Seth and Zacary James are the Melisizwe Brothers, and they performed at Jasper Place High School on Friday as part of Edmonton Public School Black History Month celebrations.
Grammy swag bags to include Edmonton-made skincare line
A skincare line created by a team of local doctors is about to get its 15 minutes of fame.
New artwork blooms in central Edmonton
A new public art installation has blossomed in a downtown Edmonton neighbourhood.
Ukrainian jazz trio gives masterclass at MacEwan as bandmate fights on the eastern front
Musicians from Ukraine are visiting MacEwan University this week to share their music and raise money and awareness for the war in their country and the friends they have on the front lines.
Whisky from Nisku, Alta., chosen as House of Commons' Speaker's Whisky
For the first time ever, the House of Commons' speaker has chosen a Canadian whisky for its Speaker's Whisky.
6 local bands nominated for Juno awards
Three Edmonton-area bands were included in the Juno Awards nominations announced Tuesday morning.
Mindbender roller coaster closed after 37 years at West Edmonton Mall
The Mindbender roller coaster at Galaxyland has been shut down, West Edmonton Mall announced on Monday. The redevelopment of the area is already underway, and the roller coaster is being decommissioned and removed.
Hundreds plunge into frozen Lake Summerside for Special Olympics Alberta
Edmontonians plunged into the freezing Lake Summerside Sunday afternoon in support of Special Olympics Alberta.
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'He was a giant amongst his peers': Bishop O.G. Simpson dies at age 76
A pastor is being remembered in Edmonton's religious and Black communities for his long career supporting and uplifting everyone around him.
Comedian chomps chili pepper at Edmonton public hearing while arguing climate change is 'not a huge issue'
A local comedian stirred up laughter, confusion and condemnation Monday morning when he ate a spicy prop at a public hearing in Edmonton City Hall as he ranted about how climate change is "not the end of the world."
N.W.T to complete curriculum transition by 2028, a 'sad commentary' for Alberta
After using Alberta's education curriculum since the 1950s, the Northwest Territories has outlined the timeline it will use to pivot toward British Columbia's program of studies.
New MRI-radiation hybrid machine in Alberta expected to improve cancer treatment by at least 20 per cent
Technology in Alberta that is expected to allow doctors to more accurately and effectively treat cancerous tumours with radiation enters clinical trials next week.
'Landmark in this area': Holden residents saddened by theft of church bell, damage to belfry
Police are investigating after the bell was stolen from St. Mary's Church in Holden, Alta., causing significant damage to the building.
Sports
Oilers beat Red Wings 5-2 in Detroit
Warren Foegele scored twice in the second period and the Edmonton Oilers went on to beat the Detroit Red Wings 5-2 on Tuesday night.
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.
Oil Kings kick off 5 game road trip with 5-1 win at Calgary
The Oil Kings took provincial bragging rights Saturday, defeating the Calgary Hitmen 5-1 at the Scotiabank Saddledome.
Canadian Alphonso Davies scores as Bayern beat Mainz 4-0 to move on in German Cup
Canadian Alphonso Davies scored 12 minutes after coming in off the bench to complete Bayern Munich's scoring in a 4-0 win at Mainz that moved the Bundesliga leader into the quarterfinals of the German Cup.
'He continues to get better': NHL all-stars discuss McDavid's greatness ahead of game
McDavid, 26, heads into the NHL all-star break with a league-leading 92 points in 50 games — 16 more than teammate Leon Draisaitl, a distant second in the overall scoring race.
