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Ukrainian newcomers face uncertainty as emergency visas near expiration
Many temporary visas granted to Ukrainians who fled to Canada may expire within a few months, as the war continues overseas.
Animal rescue group shutting down Edmonton location, shifting operations to Calgary
The Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society is winding down operations in Edmonton and shifting to Calgary due to financial and capacity constraints.
Edmonton extends funding for Chinatown vibrancy campaign
The City of Edmonton says it is extending funding for its Chinatown vibrancy campaign over the next two years. The grant program will invest $480,000 to support community projects in Chinatown through festivals, events, and cultural projects.
Alberta First Nation voices 'grave concern' over Kevin O'Leary's proposed $70B AI data centre
Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation is raising concerns about a proposed AI data centre in their traditional territory. Celebrity investor Kevin O'Leary plans to fund and develop the "world’s largest" AI data centre in the Municipal District of Greenview near Grande Prairie.
Strathcona Food Bank purchases land for new $5M facility
The Strathcona Food Bank has announced plans to expand with new facility in Sherwood Park, and has launched capital campaign to meet rising demand for services.
City of Edmonton planning to sell 2 downtown office buildings, relocate hundreds of staff
The City of Edmonton is working on plans to sell two downtown office buildings, Chancery Hall and Century Place, as part of a $22.7 million Downtown Workplace Optimization project.
Bank of Canada's interest rate cut boosts optimism in Edmonton's housing market
Real estate experts predict good things for the local housing market following the Bank of Canada's move this week to cut the key overnight interest rate from 4.25 per cent to 3.75 per cent.
This young Edmonton entrepreneur is helping to reunite families with DNA genealogy
Bradley Pierson, 25, founded a company that uses genetic genealogy technology to track DNA of unidentified victims in cold cases. He's using the technology to help reunite people with lost family members.
Experts share safety tips after recent Alberta hiker deaths, rescues
Hiking can be a fun and adventurous activity, but it can also be risky and unpredictable. This summer, three people have died hiking and two reported injured by emergency services in Alberta. To ensure your journey is as safe as it is memorable, here’s a look into some safety tips from experts.
Discovery of 1913 streetcar tracks captivates Edmonton transit enthusiasts
Construction work on the Valley Line West project recently uncovered a piece of Edmonton's transit history near 142nd Street and 102nd Avenue. The uncovering has excited local transit history enthusiasts.