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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.
Edmonton Tornado Risk Today: Environment Canada Warns of Extreme Storm Threat With Baseball-Sized Hail East of the City
Environment Canada has placed a swath of Alberta just east of Edmonton under an extreme storm risk for Saturday, July 18, warning of baseball-sized hail, wind gusts to 130 km/h and the possibility of strong or multiple tornadoes. Edmonton, Spruce Grove, St. Albert, Leduc, Devon and Drayton Valley sit in the high risk zone beside it. No watches or warnings were in effect as of late Saturday morning, with the dangerous window opening mid-afternoon.
Scott Roberts Is Out at Global Edmonton as Corus Cuts 28 Alberta Jobs Despite Millions in Public Money
Scott Roberts, who took over the Global Edmonton evening anchor desk from Gord Steinke in 2022, announced this week he's been let go as Corus Entertainment cuts 28 Global News jobs in Alberta, the deepest cuts anywhere in the country. The layoffs land while public money keeps flowing toward the company: Corus collected $5.4 Million from the fund Google pays under the Online News Act, and Ottawa moved just months ago to extend a journalism tax credit worth tens of millions to broadcasters. The newscasts are staying. A lot of the people who made them aren't.
GRETA Bar Is Closing in Downtown Edmonton on July 26, Citing the "Ongoing Challenges" of Operating Downtown
GRETA, the arcade bar on 109 Street in downtown Edmonton, is closing on July 26 after what it called the "ongoing challenges of operating in downtown Edmonton." The venue is spending its final 10 days with $3.50 happy hour drinks and a closing party it's billing as "one last epic reGRETA." Its closure lands in the middle of a wider conversation about the state of the city's core.
Things to Do in Edmonton This Weekend: July 17–19, 2026 (K-Days, Triathlon & More)
Looking for things to do in Edmonton this weekend? From July 17 to 19, K-Days kicks off, the World Triathlon Cup races at Hawrelak Park, and Taste of Edmonton, outdoor comedy and the Summer Games round out a packed few days. Here's your guide to the best of the weekend.
Coal Mining Company Fined $360,000 Over Worker's Death at Genesee Mine in Leduc County Alberta
Prairie Mines & Royalty ULC has been penalized $360,000 after an experienced worker was killed at the Genesee coal mine near Warburg in Leduc County in November 2023. The worker was clearing ice from a water line when an ice plug blew out of the pipe and struck him. The company pleaded guilty to one charge under Alberta's OHS Act, and the money will fund research and training on the exact task that killed him.
Telus World of Science Edmonton Will Stay Closed Until November After Flood, Lays Off 147 Staff
Edmonton's Telus World of Science says it may not reopen until around November after last Friday's storm flooded its main floor, and it has temporarily laid off 147 employees, nearly 70 per cent of its workforce. Parts of the building are contaminated badly enough that flooring, drywall and cabinetry will have to be torn out and replaced. The centre says it hopes for a partial reopening earlier in the fall.
Married Couple Killed in North Edmonton Apartment Fire After Vehicle Hit a Gas Line at 132 Avenue and 82 Street
An elderly married couple died in a north Edmonton apartment fire that began when a vehicle drove into their building and ruptured a gas line on Monday night. An 85-year-old man died after jumping from his balcony to escape the flames, and his 82-year-old wife was also confirmed dead. Six people and the driver were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, and 35 residents were displaced.
Tornado Watch for Edmonton, Spruce Grove, Stony Plain and Leduc Tonight: Large Hail, Heavy Rain and Damaging Winds Expected
Environment Canada issued a tornado watch Tuesday afternoon covering a large area of central Alberta, from Yellowhead County to Edmonton and south to Lacombe. Storms developing this evening have the potential to produce a tornado, along with large hail, strong winds and heavy rain. The storms will track east through the evening. This is a watch, not a warning, which means there is still time to prepare.
Edmonton Storm Damage: Telus World of Science and Two Pools Still Closed, Fire Crews Hit Record Call Volume
Severe weather over the weekend flooded roads, downed trees and traffic poles, and put water inside several City of Edmonton facilities. Edmonton Fire Rescue Services responded to a record-high volume of calls. Telus World of Science and two pools remain closed, and the city is extending Eco Station hours for two weeks so residents can dump storm debris. Here's
Severe Storm Hits Edmonton, St. Albert, Spruce Grove, and Stony Plain Tonight: Large Hail and Damaging Winds
An intense line of severe thunderstorms is moving across the Edmonton region the evening of July 10, with the heaviest core tracking over St. Albert and pushing toward Edmonton. Spruce Grove, Stony Plain, and Morinville are in the path too. Environment Canada warns of large hail, damaging winds, and heavy rain, with an isolated tornado risk. Warnings are firing cell by cell, so check the alert for your own community.
Edmonton Police Ask for Help After a Teen Was Sexually Assaulted by a Stranger in the River Valley
Edmonton police are asking the public for help identifying a man who sexually assaulted a teenage girl in the river valley west of Grand View Drive on the evening of June 23. The girl broke away and ran to a nearby neighbourhood. Investigators have released a description of the suspect and want to hear from anyone who was in the area.
12 great things to do in Edmonton this weekend: July 10 to 12
Four festivals play their final weekend, Whyte Avenue turns into an open-air gallery, and Saturday starts with free pancakes in Old Strathcona. Here's your Edmonton weekend, July 10 to 12.
Edmonton Breaks Ground on 68 Affordable Homes in Mill Woods, Part of a Plan to Turn 11 Old School Sites Into 1,300 Homes
Right at Home Housing Society broke ground July 9 on a $23.6-million affordable housing development in Kiniski Gardens, bringing 68 townhomes to Mill Woods. It's one of 11 surplus school sites Edmonton is converting into more than 1,300 new homes, roughly 950 of them affordable, backed by nearly $100 million in city money and the federal Housing Accelerator Fund. Here's what's being built and how the plan works.
Meta Is Building a $13 Billion AI Data Centre in Alberta, Its First in Canada, in Sturgeon County North of Edmonton
Meta announced July 8 it will build a massive AI data centre in Sturgeon County, a C$13 billion investment and the company's first in Canada. The 1-gigawatt facility will run on its own dedicated natural gas power plant and use roughly as much electricity as 800,000 homes. It confirms the identity of the mystery customer behind a $4.6 billion gas plant announced in the same area last week.
Son of Former Edmonton Councillor Among 28 Arrested Worldwide in Dark Web Child Sexual Exploitation Investigation
ALERT says its Internet Child Exploitation unit arrested a 40-year-old Stony Plain man on May 27 as part of Operation Torch, a Norway-led investigation that led to 28 arrests across 14 countries. Investigators allege the suspects used cryptocurrency to buy access to dark web forums hosting child sexual abuse material. The man is the son of former Edmonton councillor Tony Caterina, ALERT says. The allegations have not been tested in court.
Brian Paisley, the Man Who Started the Edmonton Fringe and Sparked Fringe Festivals Across North America, Has Died at 79
Brian Paisley launched the Edmonton International Fringe Festival in 1982 with what he called an absurd idea, that anyone could be an artist and tell a story without gatekeepers. It became the first Fringe in North America and the largest outside Edinburgh. He died in Mexico on July 2 at 79, a month before the festival's next season. Edmonton's theatre community called him Father Fringe.
Edmonton traffic stop leads to arrest of man tied to extortion network and murder conspiracy warrants
A May 4 traffic stop on a Dodge Charger in Edmonton led police to Safaldeep Singh, 22, who has suspected ties to the "For Brothers" gang a criminal network linked to shootings and extortions of South Asian business owners across Canada and the United States. Singh was arrested June 23 on local charges and transferred to Ontario on Canada-wide warrants for conspiracy to commit murder and extortion. The investigation is part of Project Insight, EPS's framework for tackling South Asian extortion networks.
Edmonton Police Are Warning Alberta Businesses About Two Fraud Schemes That Have Already Cost Companies More Than $300,000
The Edmonton Police Service Financial Crimes Section is warning Canadian businesses about two sophisticated fraud schemes — impersonation fraud and chargeback fraud — that have resulted in more than $300,000 in combined losses across Canada. In one case alone, a local Edmonton business lost $50,000 in product. Officers intercepted $130,000 worth of goods before they could be shipped overseas. Most of the product ends up in shipping containers bound for ports in Africa.
A Massive New $97 Million Amazon Delivery Station Is Coming to Northwest Edmonton
Amazon has received a City of Edmonton building permit for a new delivery station at 16404 145 Avenue NW, with an estimated construction value of $97 million. The site sits in the Apex Business Park, on 50 acres Amazon purchased for $39.7 million in late 2025. There is no confirmed opening date yet, but construction is expected to begin this year. The project will sit just north of Twin Willows Golf Club, which is permanently closing after this season
Edmonton Youth Volleyball Coach Pleads Guilty to Child Sexual Abuse Material. Police Fear There May Be More Victims
Steven Cabral, 33, pleaded guilty on June 15 to possessing child sexual abuse material — nearly 13 months after his arrest. Edmonton Police say new information uncovered during their continued investigation suggests there may be additional complainants. Cabral coached and refereed youth volleyball in Edmonton with players between the ages of 12 and 17. He is out on court-imposed conditions with a sentencing hearing scheduled for October.
An Edmonton Truck Parts Company Has Been Fined $138,000 After a Worker Was Struck by a Hood and Fell Into a Drop Pit
Fleet Brake Parts & Service Ltd. pleaded guilty on June 24 in Edmonton Court of Justice to one count under Alberta's OHS Code for failing to protect a worker from falling. The incident happened January 22, 2024 at an Edmonton heavy-duty truck parts and service centre. A worker was struck by a vehicle hood and fell into an open drop pit, suffering serious injuries. The company was fined $138,000 including the victim fine surcharge.
Four People Are Facing Robbery Charges After Three St. Albert Stores Were Hit Within 90 Minutes on Friday Evening
St. Albert RCMP responded to three robberies between 6:44 p.m. and 8:01 p.m. on June 26 — two liquor stores and a clothing store hit within 90 minutes. A firearm was produced in two of the incidents. A member of the public helped police catch the fourth suspect on foot. A stolen vehicle, a sword, bear spray, and break-in tools were seized. Four people from Edmonton and Wetaskiwin are now facing charges.
Edmonton Police Fatally Shoot 59-Year-Old Armed Man During Confrontation in Southwest Edmonton. ASIRT Is Investigating.
At 11:58 p.m. on June 26, Edmonton police responded to a collision between a vehicle and a fire rescue truck in southwest Edmonton. The driver allegedly assaulted firefighters with a blunt object and fled. Two more hit-and-run assaults followed. Officers traced the vehicle to a residence on Christie Vista SW where a confrontation occurred. The man was armed with edged weapons. One officer fired. The 59-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene. No officers or emergency personnel were injured. ASIRT is investigating.
Champion Petfoods Opens $32 Million Pet Food Research Facility in Acheson, Parkland County, Just West of Edmonton
Champion Petfoods opened its Global Innovation and Discovery Centre at its NorthStar Kitchen in Acheson, Parkland County on June 24. The $32 million facility was funded by parent company Mars and will be used to develop and test new recipes and technologies for its ORIJEN and ACANA brands before scaling to full production. An additional $15 million in Canadian facility investment is planned over the next five years. Champion sells its products in more than 80 markets worldwide and recently marked its 40th anniversary.
Edmonton Is About to Break a 112-Year Rainfall Record as Another Major Storm Brings Flooding This Weekend
Environment Canada issued orange-level rainfall warnings for Edmonton, Sherwood Park, St. Albert, and a wide band of central Alberta on Friday morning. Between 40 and 70mm of rain is expected through the weekend with the heaviest rain Saturday. Edmonton has already recorded 203mm of rain this month. The all-time June record is 216.5mm set in 1914. The ground is saturated. Flooding is expected again.
Global Semiconductor Company Teledyne MEMS Is Investing $20 Million to Expand Its Edmonton Facility
Teledyne MEMS is expanding its Edmonton semiconductor manufacturing facility with a $20 million investment, supported by a $620,000 provincial grant. The expansion adds new wafer processing equipment and automation and is expected to create 16 permanent full-time jobs. The Edmonton facility is one of the world's leading MEMS foundries — producing microscopic sensors found in vehicles, medical devices, industrial safety systems, and consumer electronics.
Edmonton Got Nearly 200mm of Rain in June. A New Mosquito That Carries West Nile Virus Is Taking Advantage of It
Edmonton's heavy June rainfall has activated dormant mosquito eggs across the city. Several dry years kept the egg population low, so the surge may be smaller than expected. But a new mosquito species called Culex pipiens has been quietly establishing itself in Edmonton since 2018. It is the primary carrier of West Nile virus in North America and it breeds in bird baths, eavestroughs, and rain barrels in your backyard. The city treats public spaces. Your yard is your responsibility.
Edmonton Is Under an Emergency Water Alert After the Region Got More Rain in One Weekend Than It Normally Gets All Month
The City of Edmonton issued an Alberta Emergency Alert at 8:55 p.m. on June 21 ordering all residents to reduce non-essential water use immediately. EPCOR received more than 700 calls for flooding and sewer backups in a single day. The North Saskatchewan River is running at double its normal speed. Nine surrounding communities are under the same alert.
Flooding in Stony Plain Alberta Triggers Emergency Alert as Sewer Backups Hit Homes
Heavy rain has flooded Stony Plain's wastewater system, and the town says sewer backups are already hitting homes and businesses. An Alberta Emergency Alert issued at 7:14 p.m. on June 21 orders everyone to cut non-essential water use. No laundry, dishes, or showers, and flush only when you have to.
St. Albert Has Issued an Emergency Water Alert. Stop All Non-Essential Water Use Now
The City of St. Albert issued an Alberta Emergency Alert at 1:56 p.m. on June 21 ordering all residents to immediately stop all non-essential water use. Heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours has pushed the city's wastewater system to capacity. Localized flooding and sewer backups are already being reported. Beaumont and Leduc County have issued the same alert. Do not shower, flush toilets, run laundry, or use dishwashers until further notice.
Edmonton Police Are Looking for a Grey Chrysler Pacifica After Two 14-Year-Old Girls Were Approached and Nearly Lured Into a Vehicle in Southwest Edmonton
Two 14-year-old girls were followed and approached by five to six men in a grey Chrysler Pacifica near 18A Avenue SW and Rutherford Road SW on June 14. The men shouted at the girls and drove erratically with the side door open. The girls ran. A bystander called 911. Police need help identifying the vehicle and suspects.
Wabamun Lake swimming advisory issued after elevated fecal bacteria found in the water in Parkland County near Edmonton
Alberta Health Services has advised against swimming or wading at Camp Yowochas beach on Wabamun Lake in Parkland County after detecting elevated fecal indicator bacteria in the water. Contact can cause gastrointestinal illness and skin, ear and eye infections. The advisory holds until further notice.
Nutrien fined $125,000 after workers sprayed with ammonia on Fort Saskatchewan plant tour
Nutrien pleaded guilty to one charge under Alberta's OHS Act after workers touring an ammonia rail car system in Fort Saskatchewan were sprayed with a harmful substance in 2023, seriously injuring one. The company was ordered to pay $125,000 toward ammonia safety training for first responders.
Edmonton Police Are Under Investigation After a Letter They Sent About Nina Napope's Killer Was Called "Reprehensible" by a Judge
ASIRT is investigating a letter Edmonton Police sent to Crown prosecutors in September 2025 during the prosecution of Ashley Rattlesnake, who killed eight-year-old Nina Napope Dumais. The sentencing judge called the letter reprehensible and cited it as a mitigating factor in Rattlesnake's sentence. The police meant to push for more. It backfired.
Stony Plain Is Building a $41.6 Million Recreation Facility With a Six-Sheet Curling Rink, Turf Field, and Pickleball Courts. It Opens Late 2026.
The Stony Plain Regional Community Recreation Facility is under construction next to the new Westview School in Old Town South. The $41.6 million facility serves Stony Plain, Spruce Grove, and Parkland County and includes a six-sheet curling rink, indoor turf field, pickleball courts, walking track, and community spaces. It is on schedule and on budget for a Q4 2026 opening.
Edmonton Man Convicted of Fake E-Transfer Scam Is Out on Probation and Already Charged Again. Police Have a Warrant.
Ryan Kenzie, 46, was convicted of nine fraud offences for meeting sellers of phones, watches, and jewellery in Edmonton and Sherwood Park and leaving without paying. He served his sentence, was released on probation, and was almost immediately charged with the same scheme again. An arrest warrant is outstanding.
Edmonton Police Arrested Three People Who Hit 18 Gym Locker Rooms Across Three Provinces and Stole More Than $25,000
Livia Cozma, 41, Orlando-Constantin Vaduva, 52, and Bogdan Todica, 40 were arrested in Winnipeg in April after police linked them to at least 18 locker room break-ins at Edmonton fitness facilities, plus additional incidents in Ontario and Manitoba. They now face 59 combined charges.
Edmonton Dance Studio Just Won a Golden Buzzer on America's Got Talent. Terry Crews Raced Onto the Stage to Give It to Them.
Acro Canine Crew a 20-member Edmonton dance team from Supernova Acro Studio combined with trained performance dogs won the Golden Buzzer on the Season 21 premiere of America's Got Talent on June 2. Host Terry Crews ran down from the stage to press it. The group advances directly to the Live Shows.
Sherwood Park Is Getting a $65 Million Indoor Fieldhouse. Soccer, Pickleball, Lacrosse, and Baseball Under One Roof.
Strathcona County broke ground in spring 2026 on a new indoor fieldhouse at 240 Broadview Drive in Sherwood Park. The $65 million facility fits soccer, baseball, lacrosse, rugby, pickleball, tennis, and badminton under one roof. It is the largest recreation investment in Strathcona County history.
Hell's Kitchen Is Opening Near Edmonton at River Cree This Summer — Menu, Reservations, and Everything You Need to Know
Canada's first Hell's Kitchen opens at River Cree Resort and Casino on Enoch Cree Nation this summer. It seats more than 250 guests, includes a year-round patio, and will feature Indigenous-inspired dishes alongside Gordon Ramsay's signature Beef Wellington, lobster risotto, and pan-seared scallops.
Edmonton Man Charged With Using Grindr to Meet, Drug, and Sexually Assault Minors
Brian Brook Kaskamin, 30, was arrested June 2 and charged with sexual assault of a minor, sexual interference, and administering a noxious substance. He is known to use Grindr to meet minors and hosted vulnerable youth at his northeast Edmonton residence. EPS believes additional victims have not yet come forward.
Parkland RCMP Rescued a Man and Two Children Stranded on a Lake Northwest of Edmonton After Their Boat Motor Failed
An inflatable sport boat's motor failed on Devil's Lake east of Onoway, leaving a man and two children stranded in weeds Wednesday evening. The man called for help after exhausting his efforts to restart the motor. RCMP deployed their detachment boat and reached all three without incident.
Edmonton Police Are Looking for a Man Who Deliberately Set Fire to a Business Near 91 Street and 111 Avenue
Edmonton Police are asking the public to help identify a male suspect captured on surveillance footage after a fire was deliberately set at a business near 91 Street and 111 Avenue on May 10. The suspect was riding an orange Marin mountain bike towing a small blue trailer.
46,164 Fans Pack Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton as Canada Beats Uzbekistan in World Cup Warm-Up
Rain soaked the concourses, ponchos filled the stands, and more than 46,000 fans showed up anyway. Canada defeated Uzbekistan 2-0 at Commonwealth Stadium on Monday night as Edmonton once again proved why it remains one of the country's strongest soccer cities ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026.
Parkland County RCMP Are Searching for Suspects Who Used an Excavator to Break Into a Trailer and Steal $20,000 in Fuel
Between 7:30 p.m. on May 27 and 5:30 a.m. on May 28, suspects drove a dually truck onto a site near Highway 16A in Acheson, climbed into an excavator already on the property, and used it to tear open a trailer. They left with approximately $20,000 in diesel fuel and caused more than $5,000 in additional damage.
Company Building Edmonton's $2.6 Billion LRT Extension Fined $120,000 After Worker Seriously Injured on the Job
Marigold Infrastructure Partners pleaded guilty May 26 to an OHS Code violation after a construction worker was struck by equipment on the Valley Line West LRT project in June 2023. The Edmonton Court of Justice fined the company $120,000. Thirteen other charges were withdrawn.
1,000‑Pound Safe Stolen in Parkland County: RCMP Seek Tips After Bold Stony Plain Heist
RCMP in Parkland County are asking for tips after a 1,000‑pound antique safe vanished from a Stony Plain property near 52nd Avenue, loaded onto a dark truck and trailer in what appears to be a carefully planned theft.
RCMP in Wetaskiwin Seek Witnesses After Motorcycle Crash South of Millet
RCMP in Wetaskiwin are asking for help after a motorcycle was struck by a SUV south of Millet on Monday evening, and the rider fled the scene before police arrived.
Edmonton School Bus Driver Serves as Prime Minister of East Turkistan Government in Exile
Abdulahat Nur has driven school buses in north Edmonton for more than two decades. He is also the elected Prime Minister of the East Turkistan Government in Exile, leading a diaspora political body seeking independence for a region China administers as Xinjiang.
This Spruce Grove Man Bought Billboards Across Edmonton to Find a Wife
Spencer Griffin-Beale, 40, spent thousands on Edmonton billboards directing people to marryspencer.ca. So far he's gotten one date, one troll, and a CBC Radio interview and says he's still hopeful.
Edmonton's Royal Alex Becomes First Hospital in Alberta to Offer Incision-Free Weight Loss Procedure
Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty is now available at the Royal Alexandra Hospital — the only facility in Alberta performing it. The procedure reduces stomach size through internal suturing with no incisions. Eight Albertans have had it done since December.
The New Costco in Northeast Edmonton Just Took a Major Step Forward and Traffic Concerns Are Already Back
A new Costco planned for Manning Town Centre in northeast Edmonton has officially moved forward after a building permit was issued. While construction hasn’t started yet, residents are already debating traffic, access, and claims that it could become the largest Costco in the city.
Sherwood Park's New $53 Million Forest Grove School Opens This Fall With Space for Over 1,000 Students
Forest Grove School opens on Fir Street in Sherwood Park on August 31 with capacity for 1,015 students across Kindergarten to Grade 9. The school replaces both École Campbelltown and Sherwood Heights Junior High, which will close when the new building opens.
Morinville RCMP Charge Edmonton Man With Luring a 15-Year-Old From School — and Believe There Are More Victims
Jaswindra Nath, 34, is charged with sexual interference and child luring after investigators say he used Snapchat to contact a Morinville teenager and picked them up from school multiple times. Police are asking anyone who had contact with his accounts to come forward
Edmonton Dog Owner Found Guilty of Criminal Negligence in Death of 11-Year-Old Kache Grist
Two years after Kache Grist was killed by two dogs at a south Edmonton home, a judge has found the owner guilty and didn't hold back in describing what she failed to do.
Edmonton Drivers Warned of Whitemud and Henday Delays Amid Separation Referendum Tensions
A vehicle demonstration is hitting Edmonton's busiest roads this afternoon. It comes three days after Smith announced Albertans will vote on separation this fall.
Edmonton Mayor Andrew Knack Pushes Back on Alberta Separation Referendum, Urges Residents to Vote No
Mayor Andrew Knack is calling the provincial government's separation referendum a costly distraction and says he will fight against it.
The Boys Cast Is Coming to Edmonton Comic Expo in September 2026
Karl Urban, Erin Moriarty, Tomer Capone, and Colby Minifie are all confirmed for Edmonton Expo — the first major guest announcement for this year's show.
Edmonton Police Seize $8 Million in Cocaine in Joint Operation Tied to National Drug Trafficking Network
A two-year investigation that began in Winnipeg ended with an Edmonton arrest and the seizure of 80 kilograms of cocaine enough to put $8 million worth of drugs off the street in a single search warrant.
Edmonton Is Rebuilding the High Level Bridge. The Streetcar That Crosses It May Not Survive Construction.
The City of Edmonton is preparing a major rehabilitation of the 113-year-old High Level Bridge. Construction hasn't started yet but when it does, the heritage streetcar that's carried 90,000 passengers a year across the North Saskatchewan River since 1997 could go quiet.
Fort Edmonton Park Is Now Open For 2026: Hours, Tickets And What To Know
Fort Edmonton Park is now open for its 2026 summer season, with discounted admission, Wednesday-to-Sunday hours, Midway rides, train and streetcar access, weekend brunch, and the Indigenous Peoples Experience all back for visitors.
Edmonton Councillor Wants ‘Forever Canadian Avenue’ Outside Alberta Legislature
An Edmonton councillor wants to rename part of 99 Avenue outside the Alberta legislature as Forever Canadian Avenue, putting Alberta’s unity debate right at the doorstep of provincial politics.
Edmonton Man Kidnapped, Taken to Calgary in Extortion Plot Targeting South Asian Community
A man was abducted at gunpoint from his Edmonton home, driven to Calgary, and used as bait to lure an extortion target part of what police are calling a significant escalation in a year-long organized crime campaign targeting the South Asian community.
Edmonton Retailers Among Targets After Chestermere Man Allegedly Used Fake Business Documents to Pocket 143 iPhones Worth $255,000
Edmonton retailers were among the targets after a Chestermere man allegedly walked into cell phone shops across Alberta and B.C. nearly 100 times with forged business documents — walking away with 143 iPhones worth over $255,000 and never paying a cent.
Wind Warning Issued for Edmonton, St. Albert and Sherwood Park as Gusts Near 100 km/h Hit Central Alberta
Environment Canada issued the warning at 4:51 this morning. The same type of system tore a roof off a Swan Hills school in March and left thousands without power across Alberta.
Alberta Is Spending $384 Million to Build One of the Biggest Trades Training Facilities in the Country
Alberta committed $384 million Monday toward a new Advanced Skills Centre at NAIT the largest trades training infrastructure investment in the province's history. The 625,000-square-foot facility will add 5,500 apprenticeship seats annually when it opens in 2030.
Six Edmonton Men Charged After Deliberately Damaging Vehicles to Lowball Private Sellers
Six Edmonton men face 33 charges after police say they posed as desperate buyers, secretly sabotaged vehicles during private sales, then spent hours pressuring sellers into accepting far less than asking price. Two suspects remain wanted on province-wide warrants.
St. Albert Residents Urged to Shelter in Place as RCMP Lock Down Riverside Neighbourhood in Search for Armed Robbery Suspect
St. Albert RCMP locked down the Riverside neighbourhood Sunday while officers searched for a suspect connected to an armed robbery. Residents were told to stay inside and not open their doors for anyone.
Sherwood Park Man Charged with Murder After Fatal Stabbing at Apartment Complex
A 36-year-old man is dead after a stabbing at a Sherwood Park apartment complex Friday morning. His neighbour has been charged with second-degree murder.
Edmonton Man Charged With Aggravated Assault After Attack on Muslim Man
Ali Wahad Noor, 56, was knocked unconscious and treated in hospital after being attacked near an St. Albert mosque on May 1. A local man now faces charges.
Edmonton Wants to Be the Next Assassin’s Creed Setting After Viral Tweet
A joke about Assassin’s Creed coming to Edmonton has Albertans picturing river valley parkour, Calgary Templars, and one very cold open-world game.
Edmonton Man Charged With 22 Offences After Five More Women Come Forward in Dating App Sexual Assault Case
William McMullin, 56, now faces 22 criminal charges after additional complainants contacted police following a public release in March. Investigators believe there may be more victims going back to 2021.
Edmonton City Council Dissolves 7 Advisory Boards Including Anti-Racism, Climate and Women's Committees
Edmonton council voted this week to shut down seven volunteer advisory boards including committees focused on anti-racism, climate, women's issues, and youth ending decades of community input into city policy.
Alberta's Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village Reopens One Year After a Fire Destroyed Its Visitor Centre and Decades of Irreplaceable Artifacts
On April 18, 2025, a fire gutted the visitor centre at one of Alberta's most important heritage sites, wiping out irreplaceable artifacts and decades of research files donated by Ukrainian-Canadian families. The historic buildings survived. On May 16, the gates open again.
Edmonton Approves Land for African Multicultural Community Centre After 20-Year Push
After two decades of advocacy, Edmonton's executive committee has unanimously approved the land that will make the African Multicultural Community Centre a reality a $54-million cultural hub serving communities rooted in more than 50 nations, with construction expected to start this summer.
Edmonton Police Name Man Charged After Repeat Harassment of Women at University of Alberta
Muhammad Ahmed, 33, is now under a court order banning him from the U of A campus after police say he targeted women there twice in March and has a history of the same behaviour in other cities.
Leduc RCMP Seeking Public Help to Identify Two Suspects in Random Tire Slashing Spree
Leduc RCMP are looking for two male suspects caught on surveillance camera randomly slashing tires on multiple vehicles parked in a Leduc neighbourhood on April 10.
Edmonton Daycare Worker Charged with Sexual Assault, Police Seek Additional Complainants
Edmonton Police have charged a 21-year-old daycare teaching assistant with sexual assault and sexual interference following a complaint from a parent on April 8. Kulraj Singh, who also worked at a second central Edmonton daycare, was arrested April 21 and released on bail. Police believe there may be additional complainants.
Edmonton Rents Are Falling And Alberta Has One of the Biggest Drops in the Country
The latest Rentals.ca and Urbanation report shows Edmonton apartment rents down 2.2% to $1,488, while Alberta-wide rents fell 4.6% — the second steepest provincial decline in Canada.
Tutti Frutti Breakfast & Lunch Is the Diner That's Taking Over Edmonton Alberta
With locations across Edmonton, St. Albert, Spruce Grove, Leduc, and Sherwood Park, the beloved breakfast and brunch chain has built a loyal following across the province one crepe at a time.
Edmonton Tattoo Artist Charged with Five Counts of Sexual Assault After Incidents at Two City Studios
Edmonton police have charged 40-year-old Iskotew Gladu with five counts of sexual assault following reports that he touched female clients in a sexual manner while tattooing them. Investigators believe there may be more victims.
Alberta RCMP Seek to Identify Man Accused of Exposing Himself to Employee at Sherwood Park Pet Store
RCMP are asking for the public’s help identifying a man accused of exposing himself to a female employee inside a Sherwood Park pet store on two separate occasions earlier this year.
Edmonton's Housing Market Is Picking Up Steam But It's Not the Market Sellers Remember
Edmonton recorded 2,133 home sales in March a 33% jump from February but year-over-year numbers tell a different story, with inventory 31.6% higher than this time last year and sales still running below 2025 levels.
Edmonton Residents Honoured After Saving Stranger’s Life During Medical Emergency
Two Edmonton community members are being recognized by Alberta Health Services after their quick thinking and immediate action helped save the life of a stranger who collapsed behind their workplace.
Edmonton's Butterdome Goes Viral After Being Called the Ugliest Building in Canada
The iconic yellow pavilion on the University of Alberta campus has always divided opinions but a viral post with nearly 280,000 views just made the Butterdome a talking point far beyond Edmonton.
Explosive Device Found in Sherwood Park Car May Have Been Designed to Kill Multiple People
A routine traffic stop in Strathcona County may have prevented a potentially deadly incident after RCMP officers discovered a homemade explosive device inside a vehicle.
Why Edmonton Is Becoming One of Canada’s Fastest-Growing Event Cities
Edmonton is emerging as a major event city in Canada, from festivals to international competitions. Here’s why more events are choosing Edmonton.
Edmonton Man Charged With Human Trafficking, Bestiality After Lengthy ALERT Investigation
An Edmonton man is facing 26 criminal charges after investigators allege he trafficked and exploited multiple women in the city, with additional disturbing allegations involving animal abuse.
Edmonton Police Warn of "Bank Courier" Scam After Toronto Man Arrested in Edmonton
Suspects claiming to be official bank representatives are calling Edmontonians and stating that their bank cards have been compromised, and their cards are required to be placed in an envelope for collection. A driver then attends their residence and collects the package
Edmonton Police Investigating Suspicious Death of 52-Year-Old Man in West Edmonton, Male Youth Arrested
Edmonton Police are investigating the death of a 52-year-old man after officers were called to a residence near West Edmonton Mall on Friday evening. A male youth was arrested at the scene and the EPS Homicide Section has taken over the investigation.
RCMP Seeking Public Help to Find Missing 13-Year-Old Alexis Ermineskin-Crier from Wetaskiwin
Wetaskiwin RCMP and Alexis Ermineskin-Crier's family are asking for the public's help locating a 13-year-old girl last seen in Wetaskiwin on April 3, 2026.
Canada's First Indigenous Film Festival Returns to Edmonton April 15 Here's What to Know About Dreamspeakers 2026
The Dreamspeakers International Indigenous Film Festival returns to Edmonton April 15 to 19, featuring over 30 films from Indigenous filmmakers across Canada, the United States, Australia, Brazil and Fiji with a free opening night screening to kick things off.
Edmonton Mayor Andrew Knack Departs on 11-Day Trade Mission to China and Japan
Mayor Andrew Knack left Edmonton Saturday on an Edmonton Global-led trade mission to China and Japan, with the goal of drawing foreign investment into the city's manufacturing and clean energy sectors. The trip runs until April 15.
From Edmonton Motels to the NBA: How Onsi Saleh Is Turning the Atlanta Hawks Into a Contender
Raised in Edmonton and educated at the University of Alberta, Onsi Saleh is now the general manager of the Atlanta Hawks and his first season running the show has the franchise on track for the playoffs after one of the most controversial trades in recent memory.
Edmonton Mayor Andrew Knack Names Former Federal NDP MP Blake Desjarlais as Chief of Staff
Mayor Andrew Knack has appointed Blake Desjarlais a former NDP Member of Parliament for Edmonton-Griesbach as Chief of Staff for the Mayor's Office, effective April 7, 2026.
Edmonton Woman Missing Since August Partner Charged with Murder, Body Still Not Found
Marika "Mika" Sutton, 29, was last seen in Mill Woods in August 2025. Five months later, her partner John Angus Joseph MacArthur, 47, was arrested in Charlottetown, P.E.I. and charged with second-degree murder. Her remains have not been located. Police believe her body was disposed of along Highway 2 between Wetaskiwin and Lacombe in late August 2025.
Edmonton's Winspear Centre Is Getting a Second Concert Hall Here's What's Being Built
Edmonton's Winspear Centre expansion is finally getting finished. The new 550-seat Music Box concert hall is set to open fall 2027 here's what's being built and why it almost didn't happen.
Edmonton Man Missing Since 2020 May Have Been Spotted Near River Valley
Edmonton police believe Jeffrey Caporale, missing since April 2020, may have been recently spotted near Groat Road and 102 Avenue but officers weren't able to confirm his identity before losing contact.
19-Year-Old Edmonton Man Arrested in Calgary After Weeks on the Run for Two GTA Murders
Isaiah Thomas Badger, 19, of Edmonton, was arrested in Calgary on March 19 after weeks on the run following a Canada-wide warrant for two separate murders in Vaughan and Etobicoke. Here's the full timeline.
Daryl Katz Net Worth 2026: Edmonton Oilers Owner Now Worth $7.2 Billion After Forbes Ranking
Daryl Katz, Edmonton-born owner of the Edmonton Oilers, has a net worth of $7.2 billion according to the 2026 Forbes World's Billionaires List up $1.4 billion in a single year.
Edmonton's South Asian Community Has Been Targeted by Extortion for Years Two Men Finally Deported as 51 More Suspects Identified
Edmonton police and the CBSA have deported two men and identified 51 additional suspects tied to a violent extortion network targeting South Asian business owners in Edmonton. The joint forces operation involving EPS, ALERT, RCMP, and CBSA is ongoing.
University of Alberta Women's Volleyball Team Brings Home First National Title in Nearly Two Decades
The University of Alberta Pandas swept Sherbrooke 3-0 on Sunday to win the 2026 U Sports national women's volleyball championship their first title since 2007. Abby Guezen of Sherwood Park was named tournament MVP as the Pandas claimed their eighth national banner.
Edmonton Police Chief Defends Israel Trip and Pushes Back on His Critics
Edmonton Police Chief Warren Driechel has broken his silence on the Israel trip that divided the city, defending the visit and pushing back on calls from community groups to account for it. It's his first public statement since Mayor Andrew Knack called him out last week and he's not backing down
Leon Draisaitl Out for the Rest of the Regular Season After Hit in Nashville Game
Leon Draisaitl is out for the rest of the regular season after taking a hit from Nashville's Ozzy Wiesblatt on Sunday. The Oilers, sitting just four points ahead of the playoff cut line with 14 games left, now face a difficult stretch without their second-best player.
Edmonton Man Birinder Singh, 22, Identified in Fatal Weekend Shooting on the QEII
Birinder Singh, 22, has been identified by family and friends as the Edmonton man shot and killed on Highway 2 south of Leduc on Saturday afternoon. RCMP's Major Crimes Unit is investigating and has no images of the suspect vehicle.
Driver Killed in Highway 2 Shooting Near Leduc Alberta
A driver was shot and killed on Highway 2 near Leduc Saturday afternoon. Alberta RCMP Major Crimes is investigating and the suspect vehicle has not been identified.
Edmonton's Mayor Just Called Out His Own Police Chief and the City Is Divided
Edmonton's mayor is calling out his police chief over a controversial trip to Israel and the city is divided. Here's what happened, what council is saying, and what comes next.
Ponoka RCMP Search for Missing 15-Year-Old Jennifer Thom Last Seen Over Two Weeks Ago, Believed Heading to Edmonton and Leduc
Ponoka RCMP are urgently asking Albertans — especially those in the Edmonton and Leduc areas — to help locate 15-year-old Jennifer Thom, who has not been seen in over two weeks.
Shaq Spotted at Mazati Lounge in Edmonton Alberta
Basketball legend Shaquille O'Neal was recently spotted at Mazati Lounge on Sherwood Drive in Sherwood Park. The sighting has Edmonton buzzing but what's The Big Diesel doing in YEG? Could he be in town to catch Oilers forward Shaq Hyman in action, or is there another reason for his visit?
19-Year-Old Edmonton Man Wanted in Two Separate GTA Murders Canada-Wide Warrant Issued
An Edmonton teenager wanted in two Toronto-area murders was known locally as a rapper before his name surfaced in a national murder investigation and he's still on the run.
Measles Exposure Alert Issued for Two Edmonton Hospitals as Alberta Outbreak Continues
Alberta issues measles exposure alert for two Edmonton hospitals after a confirmed case was linked to multiple locations on February 25 and 28, as the province's outbreak continues into 2026
Edmonton Police Warning Southwest Residents After Seven Break-Ins Near Ravine Communities
Seven homes near the Whitemud and Blackmud Creek ravines have been broken into since January. Police say suspects are hitting during evening hours and everyone in the area is a potential target.
Never Go Outside Again? Edmontonians Are Dreaming of Apartments Connected to West Edmonton Mall
The City of Edmonton approved a 600-unit apartment building at West Edmonton Mall back in 2002. It was never built. Now Edmontonians are asking why and the idea is going viral again
Edmonton Transit Ridership Down 1.8 Million in Three Months. After Years of Growth, New Data Shows What's Driving People Away
Record ridership in 2024. A collapse in fall 2025. Strikes, construction, safety incidents, and fare hikes here's the full story behind Edmonton transit's rough three months.
Edmonton Corner Store Sold Synthetic Drugs, Brass Knuckles, and Psilocybin Edibles Police Raided It Three Times
A chain of Edmonton corner stores was quietly selling far more than chips and lottery tickets and police say the shelves kept getting restocked with illegal goods even after officers showed up with a search warrant.
Edmonton Once Had a Waterfall Pouring Off the High Level Bridge, And We Still Miss It
For nearly 30 years, a man-made waterfall poured off the High Level Bridge 64 metres straight down into the North Saskatchewan River, seven metres taller than Niagara Falls. Kayakers paddled through it. Rainbows formed beneath it. And then one day, the city quietly turned it off forever. Here's the story Edmonton forgot
Edmonton Activates Extreme Weather Response as City Faces Two Days of Heavy Snow and a Plunge to -20s
Edmonton is bracing for one of the more brutal cold snaps of the season and the city isn't waiting around.
Homeless Edmonton Man Goes Viral After Challenging Alberta Separatist's Claims
A powerful street encounter in Edmonton has captured thousands of views online, sparking conversations about political rhetoric versus real-world action
A 44-year-old father of three died after waiting more than 8 hours at Grey Nuns Hospital in Edmonton
Prashant Sreekumar waited 8 hours at Edmonton's Grey Nuns Hospital with severe chest pain. He collapsed and died before seeing a doctor. His family is demanding answers as Alberta's ER wait times reach dangerous levels