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Alberta disability payment system falters, leaving thousands short hundreds of dollars
A technical error affected roughly 1,605 AISH and ADAP recipients on Tuesday, with some receiving hundreds less than expected or nothing at all.
Edmonton police release 2025 crime data: property crime jumped 10.1% while severity index fell
Total crime rate increased 3.2% in 2025, but the severity index dropped 6.5%. Shoplifting surged 30% and theft from vehicles rose 17%.
Edmonton-made dating app Oops Social replaces swipes with voice notes
Annie Poirier's new app lets users record voice messages instead of swiping. The startup has 300 testers so far and plans a nationwide...
U of A researchers develop drug that induces hibernation in non-hibernating animals
A new compound called SNAP, derived from hibernating snails, allows organs to enter metabolic sleep. The breakthrough could...
Mentzelopoulos seeks to disqualify government lawyers over AHS privilege dispute
A court hearing Tuesday involved arguments over 46 documents the former AHS CEO emailed to herself before her firing. She's suing for...
Legendary Edmonton coach Frank 'Pop' Ivy inducted into CFL Hall of Fame
Frank Ivy, who led the Elks to a 50-14 regular-season record and three consecutive Grey Cup titles from 1954–57, will be formally...
Vancouver reader hit by car seeks answers as police stall investigation
A plumber struck by a hit-and-run driver 10 months ago is waiting for Edmonton police to complete their investigation while injuries...
Two more Edmonton-area men charged with first-degree murder in 2020 poisoning death
Harmanjot Chumber, 24, and Dalvir Sidhu, 33, are facing charges in the death of 18-year-old Sahil Grewal, who consumed a toxic mixture...
Alberta allows self-referral for private health testing starting Friday to reduce wait times
Albertans can now pay out-of-pocket for MRI, CT, ultrasound, and X-ray scans without a physician referral, though critics warn it will...
KDays draws 730,000 people despite extreme heat and thunderstorms
The 10-day festival wrapped with sold-out music shows, nearly 704,000 mini donuts consumed, and an estimated $25 million economic impact.
Edmonton's credit rating holds steady at AA+ with strong financial management
S&P Global confirmed the city's credit rating Monday, citing transparent budgeting and strong liquidity despite rising debt from major...
Alberta's new temporary teaching certificates draw 89 applications in first six weeks
Since June 1, final-year Bachelor of Education students can apply for developmental certificates to teach before completing their...
