Emily Williams

Emily is a reporter with CBC Edmonton. She can be reached at emily.williams@cbc.ca.

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Poilievre squares off in debate with 9 other candidates vying for seat in Alberta byelection

A crowd of hundreds of people cheered and clapped as 10 candidates vying to represent Battle River-Crowfoot in the House of Commons faced off Thursday night in the riding's largest municipality.

Edmonton police warn South Asian community of extortion resurgence

At a town hall in the Southwood Community League Monday night, police gave an update on six new instances of extortion reported since May, and provided community members advice on how to spot suspicious activity.

Business association walks back opposition to Beverly Motel transitional housing project

The association submitted an appeal against the project’s permit, arguing it would “significantly damage” revitalization for 118th Avenue. At the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board on Thursday, a representative said the association board now has faith in the project.

Three-strikes rule for psychologist licensing exam in Alberta faces opposition

In 2023, the College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP) capped the number of attempts allowed on the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP). Now, hundreds have signed a petition asking it to undo the change, calling it overly punitive — particularly for those from marginalized backgrounds.

Edmonton business association opposes plan to turn Beverly Motel into transitional housing

An old motel in Edmonton's Beverly neighbourhood, once known as a problem property, could become transitional housing on 118th Avenue — if it can overcome the pushback.

Edmonton public hearing to resume next week, after heated city council exchange

Edmonton city council reluctantly voted to continue a public hearing next week — their vacation period — after Friday evening's debate led to swears being thrown.
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How building near Edmonton's river could mean more housing — and higher flood risk

A proposed residential project in Edmonton's river valley raises questions about the risks of building so close to the water — and whether those are worthy trade-offs in exchange for more housing.

Former conservative MP Rahim Jaffer running for mayor, after years out of the public eye

Rahim Jaffer — who represented Edmonton-Strathcona in Parliament for more than 11 years — says a private life of parenthood, running a small business, and sitting on school councils has put him in touch with community needs.

Hundreds of educational assistants cut across Alberta after Jordan's Principle changes

CBC reached out to school divisions across the province to ask about the impact of the change on staffing. Over 40 per cent of divisions who responded said there would be job losses as a result of the federal funding changes.

Body of 6-year-old boy found in pond in Cold Lake, Alta., after community-wide search

Ibukun Adeniyi was last seen at his family's home Sunday. RCMP confirmed late Sunday night that his body was found in a nearby pond and called the community search off.