Updated Red Deer man charged in murders of two Onion Lake women

A Red Deer, Alta., man is facing two counts of first-degree murder in the historical homicides of two indigenous women.

Live Blog Jian Ghomeshi not guilty decision triggers outrage, relief

by Laura Fraser

A judge's decision to acquit Jian Ghomeshi of on all charges of sexual assault and choking was met with a mix of outrage, protest and relief on Thursday.

Edmonton's exclusion from federal EI changes leaves one laid-off worker 'cheesed'

It's been three months since Scott Fieber was laid off from his job in construction, and he still can't find a job. It's been a struggle, and he's not happy to hear it could be a similar story for others because Edmonton's not included in changes to eligibility for Employment Insurance benefits announced in the federal budget on Tuesday.

Get me to the geek: Edmonton AM hits the road

The CBC morning show celebrated the best of Edmonton's nerd culture with a special Mark About Town broadcast at the Telus World of Science.

Exxon ordered to put vote on carbon risk before shareholders

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has ordered Exxon Mobile Corp to put a climate change resolution to a shareholder vote at its annual meeting in May.

'This is crazy': Edmonton man's Direct Energy billing battle continues

by Wallis Snowdon

It’s a case of déjà vu for an Edmonton man facing an onslaught of puzzling bills from Direct Energy.

Capital Power ditches deal to buy power of Sundance coal-fired plant

Capital Power Corp. is terminating an agreement to buy electricity from the Sundance C coal-fired power plant west of Edmonton in response to a change in provincial regulations that took effect this year.

Punishment overturned for student suspended after taking on racism

by Gareth Hampshire

Paige Sernowski, 16, still can’t believe her decision to call out what she saw as racist behaviour would earn her a two-day suspension from school

Homicide detectives probe 2 suspicious deaths in west Edmonton

Edmonton police are treating two suspicious deaths at a home in the southwest area of the city as homicides.

Alberta EI rolls spike 91% since start of 2015, StatsCan reports

The number of Albertans collecting employment insurance cheques has skyrocketed by 91 per cent since the start of 2015, Statistics Canada says.

Oilsands innovation continues — with delays — during downturn

by Kyle Bakx

Research funds remain strong in Alberta's oilsands, although some projects are feeling the bite of low oil prices.

Would you like some weed with your wine? Alberta liquor stores consider the pot possibilities

by Erika Stark

Members of the Alberta Liquor Store Association are doing a survey on the idea of selling marijuana in stores.

'Things have to change': couple says city slow to implement pedestrian safety measures

by Andrea Ross

Jane Cardillo and Steve Finkelman are speaking out after their son was killed by a motor vehicle on Whyte Avenue. They say city streets aren't safe for pedestrians and not enough is being done.

Murder trial witness says he lied to police about his encounter with Travis Vader

by Janice Johnston

Back in 2010, William Nikolyuk said he thought of himself as Travis Vader’s good friend. So he was concerned, he said, when RCMP identified Vader that July as a person of interest in the disappearance of St. Albert couple Lyle and Marie McCann.

Alberta man gets heroism award after pulling teen from burning wreckage

by Wallis Snowdon

The 31-year-old is among seven Canadians being awarded Carnegie medals for heroism.

Rapping Alberta mom blasts transgender student guidelines, raises international eyebrows

An Alberta mom's rap video that blasts the province's new guidelines for accommodating transgender students in schools is attracting attention well beyond the provincial borders.

Notley says Calgary-Greenway byelection sends message about economy

by Tricia Lo

After a disappointing fourth-place finish in Calgary-Greenway byelection, the NDP says it understands how people feel about the current economy and job market.

From bannock to beading: Ben Calf Robe Cree program celebrates 35 years

From bannock to beading, for more than three decades children enrolled at the Ben Calf Robe - St. Clare indigenous school have learned it all.

Edmonton pencil crayon shortage thankfully comes to an end

The crisis is over. Edmonton finally has coloured pencils again.

Edmonton Metro Line LRT could be at full speed this spring

by Michelle Bellefontaine

The Metro Line LRT could be operating at full speed after a safety audit into signalling contractor Thales is completed in May, Edmonton city councillors were told Wednesday.

Edmonton push-up master claims unofficial world record

by Wallis Snowdon

The Edmonton retiree barely broke a sweat as he smashed the Guinness world record for most knuckle push-ups in a minute, performing 91 before a crowd of supporters cheering for him inside a NAIT gymnasium.

Body found on Red Deer walking trail, major crimes unit investigates

The RCMP major crimes unit has been brought in to investigate a sudden death in Red Deer’s south-end.

'It's traumatizing the town': Edson teens offered help in wake of murders

The recent deaths of four people in two separate murder cases is motivating the town of Edson to reach out to young people.

Politicians and industry disappointed no federal funding for orphaned oil wells

The federal budget did not include any money to clean up inactive oil wells on the prairies, which is a disappointment for politicians and people in the industry who had pushed for the money.

Alberta man arrested in connection with death of two women

Jeannette Chief and Violet Heathen, were killed in 2007 and 2009.

Jim Hillyer had wanted job of MP all his life, Rona Ambrose says in tribute

by Janyce McGregor

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and interim Conservative Leader Rona Ambrose led tributes in the House of Commons Wednesday after the sudden death of Conservative MP Jim Hillyer earlier today.

Funding for transit, social housing, welcomed in Edmonton

Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson is praising the federal government for loosening the strings that have long been attached to funding for transit projects.

Drugs alleged as motive in murder of McCanns, Vader trial hears

by Janice Johnston

For the first time, the prosecutor has publicly laid out the Crown theory for the possible motive for the murder of St. Albert couple Marie and Lyle McCann.

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Live updating information about Edmonton's top news stories, traffic and weather

WestJet denies Mandy Lewis's allegations about sex assault coverup

by Yvette Brend

WestJet is denying claims by Mandalena "Mandy" Lewis, a former flight attendant who is suing the Calgary-based airline, claiming she was sexually assaulted by a pilot six years ago.

Calgary-Greenway goes to the PCs as Prab Gill claims victory

Prab Gill's supporters erupted into dancing and cheering after a nail-biter in the Calgary-Greenway byelection last night, winning a crucial victory for the once mighty PC Party that might help fend off talk of a merger with the Wildrose.

Student trips to Europe going ahead despite terror attacks

by Min Dhariwal

Students enrolled in Edmonton's public school system are currently in Europe on school trips with many more travelling by the end of the week.

Federal budget EI extensions exclude Edmonton

Edmonton is not included in changes to eligibility for Employment Insurance benefits announced in Tuesday's federal budget on Tuesday.

Pedestrian safety 'lip service' as 'bodies keep rolling in,' says Edmonton doctor

A critical care doctor in Edmonton says he sees little evidence the city is taking pedestrian fatalities seriously.