Central Alberta
Edmonton
Population 1.01MCode YEG
Global Edmonton•21m ago•News
Calgary paddleboarder in critical condition after being pulled from Bow River
The Calgary Fire Department has issued a warning about paddleboarders using ankle leashes after a man was pulled from the Bow River in critical condition on Thursday.
Global Edmonton•22m ago•News
Brice starts as Lions host Argos at B.C. Place
Backup quarterback Chase Brice will lead the B.C. Lions into Saturday's game against the Toronto Argonauts with starter Nathan Rourke injured.
Daily Hive Edmonton•2h ago•Local
You can now get your pets' medication at Costco and here's how
You can get pretty much anything at Costco these days, and now that includes your pets’ prescriptions. According to a recent video shared by Costco influencer Andy Shen, better known as “Costco Andy,” Costco pharmacies nationwide are now offering prescription medications for pets, giving members ...
Daily Hive Edmonton•2h ago•Local
Charges laid in viral video capturing bear following hikers in Banff National Park
Parks Canada has laid charges after investigating a social media video showing two hikers and their off-leash dog being followed by a grizzly bear in Banff National Park. In a statement to Daily Hive, Parks Canada says the encounter occurred on the Taylor Lake Trail on July 19, 2026. “Park warden...
Global Edmonton•3h ago•News
WestJet passengers can change or cancel flights ahead of looming strike
Earlier this month, WestJet flight attendants voted 99.4 per cent in favour of a strike, meaning that 4,400 union members could legally walk off the job as early as Aug. 2.
Daily Hive Edmonton•4h ago•Local
Group of strangers in Canada split massive $25-million lottery prize
A group of nine Canadian strangers are floating on cloud nine together after splitting a massive lottery jackpot. The Quebec residents — eight from Laval and one from the Laurentides region — have split the $25-million Lotto Max Jackpot, won in the July 10 draw. Group wins typically involve famil...
Daily Hive Edmonton•6h ago•Local
Canadians have until Monday to claim thousands in $4.75M drug settlement
Canadians affected by the prescription drug Rexulti could receive thousands in a $4.75-million settlement, and the claims deadline is coming up fast. In November, the Consumer Law Group announced that the Superior Court of Quebec approved a Canada-wide class-action settlement of $4.75 million “th...
Taproot Edmonton•6h ago•Local
Your turn: Tree canopy, landscaping, LRT art
This week's batch of calls for public engagement includes two surveys about trees and shrubs, as well as an opportunity to give input on art along the Valley Line Southeast LRT.
Taproot Edmonton•6h ago•Local
A moment in history: July 24, 1979
On this day in 1979, Edmonton's successful dinner theatre was putting on a production by a celebrated local playwright.
CBC Edmonton•6h ago•News
Defence questions baby's medical history in Alberta day home operator’s murder trial
The mother of a seven-month-old baby who died in High Prairie, Alta., while in the care of a day home operator was cross-examined in court on Thursday and asked about the infant's medical history.
CBC Edmonton•7h ago•News
Once seeking Senate reform, Alberta now ponders voting to be ‘rid of the darn thing’
Unlike the triple-E movement of decades past, Albertans are being asked to consider a more dramatic gambit as part of October's referendum: abolishing the Red Chamber entirely. That would be no easy feat.
CBC Edmonton•10h ago•News
Alberta's got a new plan for a southern pipeline to B.C.'s coast — it still won't be easy
Alberta's proposal for a new pipeline through southern B.C. has been billed as a duplication of the 2024 Trans Mountain expansion, but a deviation to another terminal in the Fraser Valley is unearthing familiar challenges including seismic and environmental concerns and possible objections by Fir...
CBC Edmonton•10h ago•News
Public funding for fossil fuel industry breaks another Liberal climate promise, advocates say
The Carney government's financial support for the oil and gas industry amounts to breaking a federal commitment to phase out fossil fuel subsidies, according to environmental advocates.
Global Edmonton•13h ago•News
Blanchard’s 57-yard field goal lifts Elks to win
Vincent Blanchard kicked a 57-yard field goal on the final play of the game to lift the Edmonton Elks to an exciting 36-34 CFL victory over the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Thursday.
CBC Edmonton•15h ago•News
3 Canadian Armed Forces members injured after falling into crevasse at Jasper National Park
The Canadian Armed Forces says three of its members were injured last week after falling into a crevasse during a training exercise in Jasper National Park.
CBC Edmonton•16h ago•News
Cost of ‘expensive’ Alberta referendum continues to rise, Nenshi says
Alberta's Opposition says the cost of just getting the word out on the province's looming separation referendum is setting taxpayers back at least $365,000 dollars.
CBC Edmonton•17h ago•News
WestJet allowing passengers to change or cancel certain flights due to threat of strike
WestJet is giving passengers with bookings from July 30 to Aug. 4 the opportunity to cancel or change their flights for free in light of the ongoing labour dispute with flight attendants.
Global Edmonton•17h ago•News
Thorhild, Westlock counties declare state of agricultural disasters due to rain
Record June rainfall and several intense July storms has put a damper on the growing season, with states of agricultural disaster declared in Thorhild County and Westlock County.
Global Edmonton•17h ago•News
Calgary realtors join forces to help search for missing 11-year-old boy
Calgary realtors say they are answering the call for help from Calgary police as a massive search continues for an 11-year-old Calgary boy who went missing eight days ago.
CBC Edmonton•18h ago•News
Resident of Edmonton's northwestern outskirts raises concerns after part of road collapses due to erosion
Heavy rainfall over June and July have Edmonton crews racing to repair major sinkholes and road erosion. Severe cases have been spotted in Edmonton’s Lauderdale and Starling neighbourhoods.