Free LED lights, low-flow showerheads? Alberta rolls out residential energy savings plan

by David Bell

Alberta is rolling out an energy savings program which will cover the cost of LED light bulbs, low-flow showerheads, smart thermostats and other cost savers — including installation — as part of a five-year, $645-million program funded by the province's carbon tax.

Study finds average swimming pool can have up to 75 litres of urine

by Ethan Lou

The results showed a single 830,000-litre pool, which is about one-third of an Olympic-sized pool, had 75 litres of urine, while another smaller pool had 30 litres.

Updated Alberta's justice system has reached 'breaking point,' say prosecutors

by Nola Keeler, Roberta Bell

The Alberta Crown Attorneys' Association took the unusual step of calling a news conference Wednesday after Edmonton's chief crown prosecutor stayed 15 separate criminal prosecutions because of a lack of resources.

'We're trying to be strong': Relatives, friends shocked by loss of family in head-on crash

by Wallis Snowdon

The Carson family bungalow once rang with the laughter of redheaded children. The family of five made memories to last a lifetime inside the walls of that modest home on 50A Avenue, three blocks from the wide main street of their tiny hometown. Now they are gone.

City to move floating dock upstream to protect fish habitat

by Lydia Neufeld

Edmonton city staff have been directed to look at a new location, upstream of Whitemud Creek, for a floating dock that is part of a larger plan to give people greater access to the North Saskatchewan River.

Man in handcuffs reports home invasion to Leduc RCMP

Leduc RCMP are looking for five suspects after a victim of a home invasion and robbery showed up at the detachment this week in handcuffs.

Video Fort McMurray men wear mullets to raise awareness about mental health

by David Thurton

About 10 men offered their heads for the Canadian Mental Health Association of Wood Buffalo March Mullet 2017 campaign. They got free haircuts in the hopes their hairdos spark conversations and about mental health.

'When in doubt, get out': Edmonton police say awareness can fight fraud

Fraud in Edmonton is on the rise — and the Edmonton Police Service is hoping its 13th annual fraud prevention month will help curb that trend.

Neuroscientist named president of MacEwan University

Neuroscientist and university administrator Deborah Saucier has been named the next president of MacEwan University in Edmonton.

Cocaine, cash and a covert compartment: Man charged in Edmonton bust

A man is facing charges after police seized more than $400,000 worth of cocaine from two Edmonton homes, as well as an SUV with a hidden compartment designed to traffic the drugs.

'Pocketbook' issues focus of government agenda in spring session

by Michelle Bellefontaine

The spring session starts Thursday with a speech from the throne, the third since the NDP was elected in May 2015. The provincial budget will be unveiled March 16.

Oil industry worker missing since Fort McMurray wildfire, say RCMP

Police are seeking help from the public to find a man who has been missing since the Fort McMurray wildfires in May 2016.

'I feel a little bit OK': Jayme Pasieka takes stand in his own defence

by Alexandra Zabjek

In an unusual move, the man accused of killing two colleagues at an Edmonton Loblaws warehouse took the stand in his own defence Wednesday and spoke in a calm and clear voice about the voices he once heard in his head.

New arena at Whitemud Equine Centre on target for fall opening

Construction of the new Whitemud Equine Centre is on target to open for programming in the fall. The new fully accessible indoor riding arena is 60 per cent complete, according to executive director Diane David.

More than 240 break-ins to homes and vehicles in Edmonton in late February

Downtown Edmonton and the Killarney neighbourhoods top the list of reported break-ins to homes and vehicles from Feb. 20 to Feb. 26, according to Edmonton police.

For the love of science: Radio Active takes a science centre adventure

The CBC Edmonton’s afternoon show crew will be leaving the studio behind for a live broadcast at the Telus World of Science.

Loggers find few salvageable trees in wake of Fort McMurray wildfire

by Dan Healing

Loggers trying to harvest trees felled by the Fort McMurray wildfire last spring say they are finding only one-third of the salvageable wood they had expected

Some Fort McMurray residents say no to blanket wildfire tax break

by David Thurton

Some Fort McMurray residents are voicing opposition to a proposal to relieve a portion of the 2017 property taxes for residents who lost their homes during the Fort McMurray wildfire.

Leaner oilpatch emerges from recession as new technology replaces jobs

by Ian Bickis

Tens of thousands of oil and gas workers laid off during the downturn have been waiting for the patch to get back on its feet, but many of the jobs could be gone for good.

Alberta economy will grow modestly in 2017 — and energy sector won't fuel it, analysts say

Alberta’s economy will return to modest growth in 2017, but it will be fuelled by agriculture, agri-food and tourism, not the energy sector, according to ATB Financial’s latest outlook.

New Fort McMurray fire chief calms fears as a new wildfire season begins

by Wallis Snowdon

Many of Jody Butz's fellow Fort McMurray firefighters are still haunted by memories of the Beast.

Stony Plain RCMP arrest man who stole truck with disabled man inside

The man who police say stole a vehicle with a mentally disabled man in the passenger seat was arrested Tuesday by Stony Plain RCMP.

Conservative debate sees agreement on more defence spending, killing carbon tax and tighter border control

by Peter Zimonjic

The fourth official Conservative leadership debate in Edmonton saw the candidates broadly agree on defence spending, carbon taxes and illegal border crossings, while engaging in spirited exchanges on taxation and plans for growing the economy.

Conservative leadership debate gives Edmonton audience chance weigh their options

The 14 conservative candidates and Kevin O'Leary both held debates in Edmonton last night. People that came out to listen say they left with a clearer idea of who they'll support.

CBC Investigates Why are airlines getting millions from a fee to upgrade airports?

by Angela MacIvor

CBC News has confirmed that a portion of money earmarked for airport upgrades across the country is going to airlines.