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Edmonton lifts poor air quality alert as wildfire smoke clears; heat response extended
The city ended its poor air quality response Thursday morning after wildfire smoke conditions improved. The extreme heat response...
Edmonton received 37 complaints of animals left in hot vehicles over seven weeks
The city is warning pet owners never to leave animals in parked cars during hot weather, as temperatures inside vehicles can reach...
Scooter Korek marks 50 years on the KDays midway: 'I love every minute of it'
The vice-president of North American Midway Entertainment has spent half a century running the carnival circuit—and shows no signs of stopping.
Alberta pledges $30 million and 400 beds for addiction recovery; involuntary detention ahead
Province announced sweeping addiction support package including new stabilization centre at police headquarters and youth detention...
High North Saskatchewan River levels pose risks for boaters and rescuers amid summer rainfall
Heavy rain has raised river levels significantly, creating dangerous conditions for paddlers and those conducting water rescues. Safety...
Paula Findlay wins first Ironman triathlon at Lake Placid on her debut attempt
The Edmonton-born athlete completed the 226-km race in 8 hours 47 minutes, securing qualification for the Ironman world championship in Hawaii.
Alberta investing $30M in 400 treatment beds in Edmonton area for opioid crisis
The provincial government is expanding addiction recovery services to address Edmonton's outsized share of opioid deaths and emergency responses.
Downtown Edmonton businesses in crisis as mayor says city recovery work has begun
Mayor Andrew Knack acknowledged the urgency after recent restaurant closures but business leaders say action needs to come now.
Edmonton Pride Festival returns August 21–23 with drag, divas, and parade through downtown
Three days of free all-ages celebration in the Ice District featuring live music, sing-alongs, and an Indigenous Pride event.
Amazon opens Canada's first wildfire disaster relief hub in Edmonton
The tech giant's new facility will stock 180,000 items and respond to emergencies within hours, not days.
Mosquito bite reactions sending Edmonton kids to emergency rooms this summer
Edmonton doctors are treating a surge of 'skeeter syndrome' cases as Alberta's booming mosquito populations trigger severe allergic...
Alberta liquor businesses brace for 50% U.S. tariffs as trade tensions escalate
Distillers and retailers prepare contingency plans after Trump administration threatened tariffs on Canadian alcohol products set to...
