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Nataly Tucci, 43, Killed in Highway 401 Crash in Whitby; Sister Calls for Tougher Impaired Driving Penalties
Brooklynn Zygarliski, 19, Killed Walking Home in Winnipeg; Family Calls for Safer Intersection
Large Fire Breaks Out at Calgary’s Little Saigon Centre on 17 Avenue SE During Wind Warning
Alberta Man Rayjay Strikeswithagun Found Safe After RCMP Missing Person Post Goes Viral Over His Name
Edmonton Police Seek Chad Brochu Over $80K in Copper Wire Break-Ins Amid Growing Copper Theft Concerns Across Alberta
Edmonton Spotlight
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Edmonton Firefighters Put Out 3 Grass Fires From Unpermitted Diwali Fireworks
Edmonton firefighters put out three grass fires in south Edmonton over the Diwali weekend, all linked to unpermitted fireworks. Edmonton Fire Rescue Services got 23 fireworks-related calls. It happened the same weekend as a new City-supported Diwali celebration at Mill Woods Park, which gave families a permitted show.
Edmonton Pedestrian Collision: Woman, 21, Dies After SUV Strikes Her on 149 Street; Police Seek Dashcam Video
A 21-year-old woman died after an SUV hit her while she was crossing 149 Street just south of 95 Avenue in west Edmonton on Sunday night. She was at the front of a group of four pedestrians. Edmonton police don’t believe alcohol or speed were factors and are asking witnesses and anyone with dashcam video to come forward.
Edmonton’s New Freemasons’ Hall Mural Tells a Cree Star Story, With a Park Coming Next Door
The wolves on Edmonton’s Freemasons’ Hall have a story behind them. The new mural at 100 Avenue and 103 Street draws on the Cree story of the Dog Stars, where the North Star is a wolf, and on the Masonic teaching to “look up.” Next door, a former parking lot is becoming the 103 Street Community Park, with glowing star domes, life-size dog sculptures, hammocks and a stage planned. Construction is expected in 2027.
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Calgary Food Delivery Driver Clocked at 131 km/h in an 80 Zone on McKnight Boulevard, on the Way to a Customer
A Calgary food delivery driver on the way to a customer was clocked at 131 km/h in an 80 zone on McKnight Boulevard N.E. near Métis Trail. That’s 51 km/h over, which means a mandatory court appearance. The driver was also ticketed for careless driving and illegally tinted windows. It’s the same stretch where a motorcyclist going more than 200 km/h was killed in August.
Large Fire Breaks Out at Calgary’s Little Saigon Centre on 17 Avenue SE During Wind Warning
A large fire broke out Sunday evening at Little Saigon Centre, 4909 17 Avenue SE, on Calgary’s International Avenue. People who saw it say it was in the rear building, not the one facing 17 Avenue. It happened on a day Environment Canada had a wind warning in effect, with gusts of 90 to 100 km/h. ENMAX reported a power outage in Forest Lawn and nearby neighbourhoods the same evening, but nobody has officially linked the two.
Calgary’s Green Line Is Finally Rising at Barlow Trail: 15 Concrete Piers, a 570-Metre Elevated Track, and a 2028 Finish Date
Calgary drivers passing the Deerfoot Inn and Casino have been staring at them for weeks: huge concrete columns climbing out of the ground at 114 Avenue and Barlow Trail SE. They are the Green Line. Fifteen piers will hold up a 570-metre elevated guideway that carries trains over the intersection instead of through it. Several are already standing, more go up through the winter, and the City expects the structure finished by August 2028.
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Alberta Living Wage 2026: Calgary Needs $26.90 an Hour, Edmonton $22.65, Despite a $15 Minimum Wage
Calgary’s 2026 living wage is $26.90 an hour, nearly 80 per cent above Alberta’s $15 minimum wage and just 70 cents behind Toronto’s. Edmonton’s is $22.65. Banff is the highest of the 20 Alberta communities measured at $27.45, and Medicine Hat is the lowest at $18.05. Ten communities saw their rate drop. Here are all 20 rates, why some fell even as costs rose, what a living wage actually covers, and why Calgary’s mayor says it makes the case for raising the minimum wage.
Lloydminster Costco Opens Thursday, Nov. 19, and Its Gas Station Is Already Selling Diesel
Lloydminster’s first Costco opens Thursday, Nov. 19 at 1703 75 Avenue, with a tire centre, pharmacy, optical and hearing aid centres, and about 300 staff. You don’t have to wait to use it, though. The gas station opened Oct. 14 and sells diesel, which general manager Larry Walper says makes it only the fourth Costco in Canada to offer it. Here’s what opens next week, what a membership costs, the fuel hours, what you need to pay at the pump, and how to tell if a trip for diesel is worth it.
Calgary and Southern Alberta Face 100 km/h Winds Sunday. Then Some Areas Could Reach 20°C
Environment Canada has wind warnings in effect Sunday for Calgary, Airdrie, Okotoks, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat and much of southern Alberta, with gusts of 90 to 100 km/h peaking in the afternoon and gusts that could exceed 110 km/h near the U.S. border. The wind eases Sunday evening. After that, mild Pacific air settles over the province: by Wednesday, much of Alberta could sit nearly 15 degrees above normal, and some southern spots may reach 20°C.
Alberta Loses 24,300 Jobs in October as Unemployment Jumps to 7.3%
Alberta lost 24,300 jobs in October, the biggest drop of any province, and the unemployment rate jumped from 6.4 to 7.3 per cent. Four out of five lost jobs were part-time, and every one came out of the private sector or self-employment. Edmonton is now at 7.1 per cent and Calgary at 6.6. Here is the breakdown by industry and city, where the openings still are, and where Albertans are talking about it.
Lost Money to an Apple Gift Card Scam? Albertans Have Until Feb. 20 to Claim From a $1.25M Settlement
Albertans who were tricked into buying iTunes, App Store or Apple Music gift cards and handing over the codes can now claim from a $1.25 million national class-action settlement with Apple. Here is who qualifies, what proof you need, how the money is split and why a full refund is not on the table.
Alberta’s Separation Referendum Cost $84 Million, More Than Double the 2023 Election
Alberta’s October separation referendum cost $84.3 million, more than double the $36.7 million the province spent on its entire 2023 election. Staff hand-counted 22 million ballots, some working 20-hour days. It still came in about $46 million under the warnings, and per ballot it was cheaper than an election. But a year after teachers were ordered back to work over class sizes, critics say the money belonged in classrooms.
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$50 Million Lotto Max Winner Shaun Ryan From New Brunswick Says His Wife Can Finally Retire
Shaun Ryan of Dalhousie, New Brunswick, has claimed the $50 million Lotto Max jackpot from Nov. 6. He’s already retired, and now his wife, Colette, a teacher, can join him. When he heard the winning ticket was sold nearby, he held off checking his own to “keep the dream alive.” He plans to take care of his seven children and grandchildren, and to give back to his community.
Carney Says the U.S. Poses a Bigger Security Risk Than China as Canada Deepens Ties With Beijing
Prime Minister Mark Carney says the security risks of Canada’s partnership with China are “much, much, much, much less” than those of the United States. He said it a day after Ottawa and Beijing agreed to deepen financial ties, and days before he meets Xi Jinping in Shenzhen. Alberta oil is driving record exports to China, while Trump’s trade war drags on. Critics point to China’s record of interference in Canada.
Zellers Is Expanding in Ontario After Its Successful Comeback in Edmonton, Alberta
Zellers is planning more Ontario stores after testing its comeback at Edmonton’s Londonderry Mall. A new Cambridge store opens Thursday, Nov. 12, with Brampton and Scarborough planned for 2027 and Windsor waiting on a new date. What sold in Edmonton helped decide what Ontario shoppers will find. Zeddy is back as a plush toy and keychain, and Calgary has been part of lease talks.
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Coffee, Conversation & Community - Thornhill Aquatic & Recreation Centre
Enjoy a cup of coffee or tea while connecting and sharing experiences with others. Our coffee social is a great way for people of all ages to make new friends in a welcoming and safe space. Feel free to drop in anytime during the event, while supplies last. Please consider bringing your own reusable
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Popular Montreal Salad Chain Mandy's Is Coming to Calgary on Nov. 9, but There's No Restaurant Yet
Edmonton’s Newest Yemeni Coffee House, Bon Arabica, Is Now Open: Menu, Prices and Location
Banff, Alberta’s Balkan Restaurant Ranks No. 4 in the World, Only Canadian Spot on Two Tripadvisor Lists
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