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Overdose calls at Edmonton transit stations more than doubled in 2025
Emergency response data shows Edmonton's rate was 2.5 times higher than Calgary's in the same year.
Edmonton council unanimously opposes Alberta separation referendum
Mayor Andrew Knack led council in declaring Alberta's place in Canada vital, ahead of October ballot that includes separation questions.
Capital Line LRT closes between Churchill and Clareview July 11–12 for track work
Replacement buses will run every 7–8 minutes during the full closure Friday and Saturday. Minor delays expected July 10 evening and all...
Alberta legalizes online gambling Monday, joining Ontario in private operator market
Alberta's new iGaming Act takes effect Monday, allowing private companies to offer sports betting and casino games. Ontario is the only...
Giant knotweed invasive plant confirmed in Edmonton for the first time
The Alberta Invasive Species Council confirmed DNA testing of a plant found on a private Maple Ridge property last year. It's the...
Edmonton woman sentenced to 18 months for defrauding OAS and CPP clients of $180K
Bonnie Lo, who worked for Service Canada, redirected 176 government payments to her own account between 2012 and 2016, targeting...
Elks rout Redblacks 40–17 with Rankin's three touchdowns; move to 4–1 atop West
Running back Justin Rankin scored on the ground and through the air as Edmonton bounced back from last week's loss to beat winless...
Bishnoi gang member deported after Edmonton police link him to extortion shooting
Jashandeep Singh, described as a low-level gang associate, was ordered deported Friday after being caught on video with a gun used in a...
Alberta government announces 11 new schools for Edmonton in province-wide expansion
The province unveiled plans for more than three dozen school projects providing 39,000 new and upgraded student spaces across Alberta....
Woman, 69, killed crossing against light in southeast Edmonton early Thursday
A 69-year-old pedestrian was struck by an SUV at 23 Avenue and 50 Street around 12:10 a.m. Thursday while crossing against the light. A...
Ghost bike memorial installed for Edmonton cyclist Alfred Reisdorf
Family and the cycling community honoured a 65-year-old cyclist killed by an SUV in November with a white memorial bike at 38 Street and...
Elections Alberta warns of fake website spoofing voter registry
A spoof site at electionsab.ca mimics Elections Alberta's legitimate URL with fictitious voter data. Chief Electoral Officer urges...
