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Jasper will ask province to fast-track Edmonton rail connection
Jasper will ask the province to include it in the fast-track timeline for its railway plans. Some stakeholders are saying it's vital to the town's long-term recovery, while others are worried about costs and a lack of space to lay track.
Paramedics raise concerns as emergency medical services enters the health-care shuffle
Paramedics working for Alberta Health Services are raising concerns over proposed changes to emergency medical services in the province.
Low Level Bridge closes Monday as series of bridge repair projects set to begin
As construction begins on the Low Level bridge, northbound closures are in place. Some business leaders are speaking out about the closures adding even more barriers for people trying to get downtown.
Speed, motorcycles key factors in rising traffic fatalities in Edmonton, police say
Police are concerned about the growing number of traffic fatalities on Edmonton roads this year. Deaths involving motorcycles are especially high, and causing concern for authorities and enthusiasts alike.
Annexation blues: Residents in Edmonton's future growth area grapple with growing pains
Residents in Edmonton's future growth area, annexed in 2019, are experiencing issues like construction waste, garbage dumping, and deteriorating roads. The area, mostly farmland, lacks urban infrastructure and services.