Alberta Culture, Events & Local Life

Edmonton Police Investigating Sudden Death of Infant in City's Northeast, Autopsy Set for Monday

An infant found unresponsive at a northeast Edmonton home Friday morning died in hospital, and Edmonton police have opened a sudden death investigation. No arrests have been made and an autopsy is set for Monday. In Alberta, every sudden or unexplained death of a child triggers this process, and here's what it actually involves.

Alberta Emergency Alert Issued for Missing Calgary Boy Parker as Family Pleads: 'We Just Want Our Son Home'

An Alberta Emergency Alert sounded on phones across the province Saturday in the search for Parker, a missing 11-year-old Calgary boy, after the government granted a rare exemption to use the system for a case that doesn't meet Amber Alert criteria. His family released a statement and new photos the same afternoon, asking Calgarians to check yards, sheds, garages and hot tubs, and not to approach Parker if they see him.

Things to Do in Red Deer This Weekend: July 17–19, 2026 (Westerner Days & More)

Looking for things to do in Red Deer this weekend? From July 17 to 19, Westerner Days takes over the city with pancake breakfasts, rides and rodeo action, plus purple martin condo tours at Ellis Bird Farm and hands-on beading and basket workshops. Here's your guide to the best of the weekend.

Calgary Is Getting a Live Movie Musical Dinner Experience Tonight — And It's Nothing Like a Broadway Show

Calgary, AB If you've ever wanted to belt out songs from The Greatest Showman over a plate of slow-smoked Alberta brisket, tonight is your night.