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Alberta scales back disability program after thousands left short hundreds monthly
Province reinstates full benefits for couples and simplifies reapplication to AISH after July rollout of new ADAP program created...
Edmonton police acknowledges dropping detainees on Chinatown streets for years
Police Chief Warren Driechel says the practice isn't desirable but has been happening; business leaders push for better release protocols.
Edmonton school board will review enrolment policies for students without valid immigration status
Trustees voted 5-2 Tuesday to examine whether current policies align with UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, which Canada...
Alberta doctors ratify three-year pay deal after mediation with province
Seventy-six percent of voting members approved the agreement, which government and AMA say will provide stability while ensuring...
Edmonton's budget deliberation process unveiled with public engagement starting in November
Council reviewed the four-year budget plan Tuesday; draft budgets launch November 2, with public hearing November 23 and approval by...
RCMP seize $30M in illegal cigarettes northwest of Edmonton in months-long investigation
Officers arrested a Westlock man after discovering 147,700 cartons of unstamped cigarettes on a rural property, along with firearms and...
Alberta faces warmer, drier fall as El Niño patterns shift weather forecasts
Environment and Climate Change Canada projects 60–70% chance of above-normal temperatures for Edmonton through December, with...
Edmonton's single-use bag ban is working — but some restaurants want exemptions
Since the bylaw took effect in July 2023, disposable bags in residents' garbage have dropped 77%, exceeding the city's 2027 reduction...
Almost half of Albertans turning to side hustles amid job security fears
An MNP survey finds 49% of Albertans seeking extra income, with 61% worried about job mobility and 47% living paycheque-to-paycheque.
Large utility fee increase heads to Edmonton council vote Tuesday, with steep costs for big users
The city's utility committee voted Monday to send a franchise fee hike to council. If approved, large businesses and institutions could...
Hundreds gather at Churchill Square to oppose Edmonton infill zoning changes
Edmonton Neighbourhoods United organized a downtown rally to pressure city council to reverse infill bylaws, drawing competing arguments...
Oilers exploring lateral trades as Jason Dickinson nears return
Edmonton is looking at defensive depth for forward help ahead of Wednesday's game against Anaheim, with injured centre Dickinson...
