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Former Edmonton homicide detective charged with breach of trust
A former Edmonton police officer has been charged with breach of trust for allegedly sharing confidential investigative information with the media without authorization.
Affordable housing report card gives Alberta 'D+' grade, lowest in Canada
The Alberta government receives the lowest grade among Canadian provinces - a D+ - for its efforts to address the affordable housing crisis, according to the Report Card on More and Better Housing released Thursday.
'No choice' but to react to U.S. tariffs, Alberta premier says in supporting federal response
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said Tuesday she’s disappointed with U.S. President Donald Trump’s move to impose 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods, 10 per cent on oil and gas products.
Edmonton man, 57, designated a dangerous offender for sexual crimes against boys
A 57-year-old man with a long criminal history of sexual offences against boys is now deemed a dangerous offender, Court of King's Bench Justice Doreen Sulyma decided Monday.
Two inmates in 3 days die at Edmonton Institution
The deaths of two men at the Edmonton Institution within the past week is prompting one advocate to renew calls for a public inquiry into conditions at the maximum-security prison.
'Record-setting' boom in development driven by new zoning rules and new LRT
Residential and commercial spaces are on the rise in Edmonton and while much of the growth is being attributed to the city’s new relaxed zoning rules, some say LRT projects are driving the long-term trend in reshaping adjacent neighbourhoods.
Edmonton creating wildfire strategy as part of emergency management plan
The City of Edmonton is developing a wildfire strategy to mitigate risks within the municipality and help neighbouring regions, the city's emergency advisory committee heard Wednesday.
New fire chief aims to tackle Edmonton's big problems amid increased calls for help
Edmonton's new fire chief says he is ready to lead more than 1,300 staff in a growing city as calls to respond to the drug poisoning crisis, homelessness and deliberately set fires continue to soar.
Parkland County residents fight GraceLife Church expansion
A church west of Edmonton that made headlines for defying COVID-19 pandemic health rules hopes to add to its existing space but dozens of people who live nearby are fighting the expansion.
Edmonton took down 9,500 homeless camps last year — 40% more than in 2023
Edmonton police and city crews removed nearly 9,500 homeless encampments in 2024 — up more than 40 per cent from the 6,700 they took down the year before, city data shows.