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• Edmonton police lay more sex assault charges against ‘self-appointed spiritual leader’

  Police said Thursday that investigators are encouraging anyone who believes they are a victim in connection with this criminal investigation to come forward.

  Crime

  23 mins
• What causes most wildfires in Canada, and why we’re ‘primed’ for a lot more

  Though it is not yet determined what caused a number of this year's earlier-than-usual and more widespread wildfires, there are two common reasons wildfires begin.

  Canada

  1 hour
• Elections Alberta releases official results from 2023 provincial election

  Alberta’s 2023 official election results have been released and two seats were determined by 100 or less votes. This election saw a record-breaking number of advanced voters.

  Politics

  1 hour
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• Traffic stop leads to 3 arrests and weapon, drug seizure: Leduc RCMP

  On May 19 an RCMP officer on patrol noticed a suspicious vehicle with a licence plate that looked altered. When officers searched the car, police say they found weapons and drugs.

  Crime

  1 hour
• Smith plays down prospect of advisory council of defeated candidates

  Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is playing down an earlier pledge to create a council of defeated Edmonton candidates to advise her.

  Canada

  2 hours
• Suspect in fatal Whyte Avenue shooting arrested and charged in Edmonton

  The suspect in a deadly 2021 Whyte Avenue shooting was arrested in Edmonton Wednesday after turning himself in to police. He's been charged with second-degree murder.

  Crime

  2 hours
• Cougar sighting in southern Alberta town of Magrath triggers emergency alert

  An emergency alert was issued for residents of Magrath on Thursday morning after a cougar was spotted within the southern Alberta town's trail system.

  Canada

  3 hours
• Stantec to purchase Chicago-based engineering firm Environmental Systems Design

  Stantec Inc. has signed a deal to buy Chicago-based engineering firm Environmental Systems Design Inc. (ESD).

  Money

  3 hours
• Supreme Court of Canada won’t hear unvaccinated Alberta woman’s case for organ donation

  The Supreme Court of Canada will not hear the appeal of an Alberta woman who was unwilling to be vaccinated in order to get a life-saving organ transplant.

  Canada

  5 hours
• Canada’s wildfires to get more U.S. aid after Biden speaks with Trudeau

  The White House said Joe Biden ordered to rapidly deploy all available U.S. firefighting assets to Canada after speaking with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau about the wildfires.

  Environment

  Jun 7
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• Heat dome settling over Alberta triggers weather warnings, electric grid alert

  Environment Canada issued heat warnings for a large swath of the province, from south of Calgary to north of Peace River.

  Weather

  Jun 7
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• Lawyer tells Alberta’s highest court that review board decision biased in de Grood case

  The lawyer representing Matthew de Grood argued the review board's decision was biased, citing what she described as political interference from Alberta's former justice minister.

  Crime

  Jun 7
• More southwest Anthony Henday Drive bridge deck weekend closures coming this month

  All Anthony Henday Drive traffic will be re-routed to the eastbound bridge, flowing one lane in each direction, and the speed limit will be reduced to 60 km/hour. 

  Traffic

  Jun 7
• Danielle Smith facing challenges, smaller roster as she prepares to name new cabinet

  Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is to name her new cabinet Friday, with a lot of jobs to fill, fewer people to fill them and a conspicuous urban-rural divide to bridge.

  Politics

  Jun 7
• Family of murdered Alberta toddler, mother urges federal politicians to pass Noah’s Law

  A private member's bill that proposes changes to the Criminal Code of Canada and the Sex Offender Information Registration Act has been introduced in Parliament.

  Canada

  Jun 7
• Big yellow slide at Edmonton EXPO demolished after 49 years

  'This is certainly the end of an era,' said Arlindo Gomes with Explore Edmonton. 'It's been part of the K-Days experience for so many visitors.'

  Entertainment

  Jun 7
• Archdiocese of Edmonton donates $3.2M to Indigenous reconciliation efforts

  The donation is part of a larger commitment by the Catholic Bishops of Canada to raise $30 million over five years for reconciliation efforts.

  Canada

  Jun 7
• ASIRT investigates after man fatally shot by police: RCMP

  A man died after an RCMP officer fired a weapon during a call outside of a Valleyview residence on Monday.

  Crime

  Jun 7
• Victim identified in Edmonton robbery, death ruled a homicide: EPS

  On Tuesday an autopsy was completed on a victim found in the Forest Heights neighbourhood after reports of a robbery in the area that happened Monday.

  Crime

  Jun 7
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• Edmonton Elks culture change feels ‘completely different’

  Culture change. Those two words best describe what the Edmonton Elks wanted to accomplish going into the 2023 season. Cornelius said "It's completely different.''

  Sports

  Jun 7
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• ‘Child Psych’ app designed to provide parenting tips for a happy childhood

  Child Psych is an app that was created to help parents nurture their child’s development and learn how to navigate the challenges associated with parenting.

  Health

  Jun 7
• Scientist accused of developing Syria’s chemical weapons program traced to Edmonton

  Ahmed Haytham Alyafi was an 'indispensable' part of Syria's chemical weapons program, according to de-classified documents. He lived in Edmonton, immigration records show.

  Canada

  Jun 7
• Calgary teen found safe after reported missing from Brentwood: police

  Calgary police said the teenager was found late Tuesday after being reported missing on May 30.

  Canada

  Jun 6
• Edmonton police officer, 2 former peace officers charged in 2020 overdose cell death

  An EPS officer and two former Community Peace Officers have been charged after an internal investigation into a man's death from fentanyl toxicity in an Edmonton detainee cell.

  Crime

  Jun 6
• Continually delayed Valley Line LRT has residents contemplating moving

  Edmonton's Valley Line LRT still doesn't have an opening date, which has some residents considering leaving the neighbourhood.

  Canada

  Jun 6