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Beloved bookstore in Highlands closing after 21 years, leaves community heartbroken
For 21 years Mandolin Books and Coffee Company has been more than a place to grab a cup of coffee or peruse for books — it’s become a cultural hub and gathering spot for many. It will close its doors for good at the end of September.
Edmonton community leagues raise alarm over Camrose casino's new application to relocate
As a casino in Camrose, Alta., makes a second bid to relocate to a site in south Edmonton, the city's federation of community leagues has renewed its opposition to the plan because of the potential impact on city charities.
Guide to community support: How Edmonton is helping Jasper evacuees
Edmonton businesses and organizations have stepped up to offer their help to Jasper residents who fled their homes a week ago and have no idea when they'll be able to go back.
Temporary foreign workers face uncertain future amid wildfires in Jasper
Wildfire have created turmoil for people with work permits, but government officials say options to help them navigate this period.
Behind the screens, these unpaid moderators are keeping online communities safe
Despite hate directed at them personally, Facebook and Reddit moderators combat harmful content online daily to keep online communities safe. Some say they know that without their efforts, these spaces would collapse.
Stettler ambulance service wants better work-life balance for its paramedics
An ambulance authority in central Alberta is warning that the risk of burnout among its paramedics will worsen if the service doesn't secure a satisfactory new contract with Alberta Health Services.
Proposed changes to council code of conduct bylaw raise concerns about public transparency
Edmonton city councillors expressed concerns about recommendations that reports from the integrity commissioner on a councillor's code of conduct violation will no longer be published on the city website.
Edmonton bear spray bylaw aims to curb misuse with new point-of-sale measures
Edmonton city council will vote Wednesday on a bylaw to regulate the sale of bear spray, after police incidents almost double between 2015 and 2023.
Edmontonians welcome city decision to hit pause on proposed residential parking program
Edmonton residents concerned about major changes to the city's residential parking permit program — including the introduction of $120 in annual fees in some neighbourhoods — are pleased that the controversial program has been put on hold.
Stettler County, town join forces to offer financial incentives to address critical doctor shortage
Since November, Stettler has seen a sharp decline in its physician numbers, dropping from 12 doctors to just eight. The situation is poised to worsen as the community's only anesthesiologist prepares to leave the position to Red Deer in September.