Emma Zhao

Reporter

Emma Zhao is a reporter with CBC Edmonton. She recently graduated from Carleton University. You can reach her at emma.zhao@cbc.ca.

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Police investigating 2 deaths within 2 days at Edmonton Remand Centre

Within the span of two days, two inmates died at the Edmonton Remand Centre.

The province is considering changes to its MAID program — and wants help from Albertans

Some say major changes to the province's current medical assistance in dying model, could put up barriers for vulnerable Albertans who want this treatment.

The University of Alberta is implementing a hiring freeze. Here's what it could mean for students

The U of A will introduce a hiring freeze in the new year to address budget and funding constraints. Some say students will suffer the most.

Parkland County to roll out new fire cost recovery plan in the new year

On Jan. 1, Parkland County will implement a new fire cost recovery plan, aimed at holding individuals accountable for fires that get out of hand. The county's fire chief says similar policies are in place in the Edmonton area.

Province plans to appoint more members to Edmonton police commission, minister says

The Alberta government plans to expand its representation on the Edmonton police commission — but not everyone is warm to the move. 

2 First Nations chiefs in Alberta want more dialogue, collaboration on child welfare deal

Some First Nations chiefs in Alberta are calling for more collaboration and consultation from the federal government after a child welfare reform deal was rejected.

Pair of 25-storey residential towers proposed for Edmonton's 124th Street

A new proposed residential development on 124th Street isn't sitting right with one local business owner.

Parliamentary hearings on Jasper wildfire reveal need for more long-term planning

Details around the lack of planning that led to the Jasper wildfire continued in a parliamentary hearing on Wednesday.

Additional provincial funding for Edmonton schools to be allocated to address student needs

More money will make its way into Edmonton schools to help students in need, after the public school board approved a plan for the additional provincial funds in a meeting on Tuesday.

Research team descends on Alberta to track frequency, severity of hailstorms

Southern Alberta is known for its destructive hailstorms, but some experts are predicting that the Edmonton region might start seeing similar storms.