Wildfire west of Barrhead sets buildings on fire, residents ordered to evacuate
Residents of a rural area northwest of Edmonton in the County of Barrhead are being ordered to get out of their homes as a wildfire in the area has set buildings ablaze.
Central Alberta wildfire spurs evacuation order for part of Barrhead County
A wildfire burning in Barrhead County, northwest of Edmonton, triggered an evacuation order for some parts of the municipality on Thursday afternoon.
RCMP major crimes investigating aggravated assault involving vehicle in Evansburg
The RCMP major crimes unit is investigating the aggravated assault with a truck in Evansburg, which led to the victim being airlifted from the Drayton Valley Hospital to Edmonton.
Throwing shade: How Medicine Hat is growing its urban forest
Hot, dry Medicine Hat, Alta., is providing free trees to residents and planting its own in parks and public spaces to "shoulder up" the urban canopy after years of drought and wind storms damaged trees in the southern Alberta city.
Bishnoi extortion gang sent letter to Canadian police warning it had 1,000 gunmen
The letter was disclosed at a deportation hearing Thursday for an alleged Edmonton extortion gang member.
Golden Knights GM casts blame at Edmonton Oilers for Bruce Cassidy debacle
The rivalry between the Edmonton Oilers and Vegas Golden Knights is picking up despite the two teams not playing each other since April. After being eliminated in the first round of the playoffs, the Oilers elected to fire head coach Kris Knoblauch. Their top replacement seems to be Bruce Cassidy...
Oil spill on Red Deer River spotted on May 18
Cleanup finally finished on May 28
Seeking public assistance to identify suspects in assault
We have charged one teen with aggravated assault in relation to an incident that occurred in April and are looking for the public’s help to identify three additional suspects. On Saturday, April 18, 2026, at approximately 9:15 p.m., a 19-year-old male attended a car show and shine event in a park...
6 lakes for a great summer swim within an hour's drive of Edmonton
Even though Alberta is landlocked, the Edmonton region is home to plenty of lakes with sandy beaches and cool, refreshing water perfect for a summer swim. We’ve rounded up six lakes within an hour’s drive of Edmonton, so that you can enjoy a quick and easy day trip to the beach this summer. LAC S...
UPDATE - CTrain collision under investigation
Sadly, the pedestrian involved in this collision has died as a result of his injuries. The incident remains under investigation. ORIGINAL NEWS RELEASE We are investigating a collision involving a CTrain and a pedestrian that occurred yesterday evening. At approximately 5:20 p.m. on Thursday, May ...
The problem with Wab Kinew cheering a courts attack on Alberta democracy
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew should be careful when he celebrates the court ruling that halted Alberta’s independence petition drive over a made-up Indigenous consultation requirement — raising fears that reconciliation politics are becoming a veto over democracy itself.# YouTube-embed:frz9i2ErPIU ...
Calgary police body cameras to include tech enabling real-time translation
Calgary police say that the new feature will cost several hundred thousand dollars over the course of the five-year contract.
Manitoba Métis and Metis Settlements in Alberta commit to work together
The Manitoba Métis Federation and the Metis Settlements General Council in Alberta have signed a memorandum of understanding that both parties say could lead to a future treaty between the two.
Fight against organized crime, extortion and gangs in Alberta gets $8-million boost
The fight against against organized crime, extortion and gang activity in Alberta is getting an $8-million boost in funding from the province.
Lacombe considering more housing options
Growing demand for secondary and garden suites
Mandatory water safety course for Mahogany residents after 3 drownings in less than a year
After three young people drowned in Calgary's Mahogany Lake in less than a year, the homeowners association is stepping up safety measures, including introducing a mandatory water safety course. But some residents of the southeast community worry the measures do not go far enough.
Alberta Premier Smith’s government formalizes Oct. 19 separation question
The government of Alberta has finalized the question for October's referendum on independence. Voters will be given two options. A majority will be 50 per cent plus one.
Commonwealth crowd could crack 50K for Canada Soccer match in Edmonton
Edmonton’s Commonwealth Stadium could reach a capacity the city hasn’t seen for a sporting event in nearly three years. This coming Monday, June 1, the Canadian men’s national soccer team will be taking on Uzbekistan for a World Cup friendly. The event hasn’t sold out, but has already sold plenty...
Red Deer Emergency Services responds to another brush fire in Johnstone Park
Red Deer Emergency Services have put out a brush fire in the Johnstone neighbourhood for the second time in a week.
Alberta RCMP creating new rural organized crime unit
In 2025, there were 490 shootings across Alberta
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