35 m. ago Premier Smith, Alberta Next panel face hecklers, supporters at fiery Edmonton event

A raucous crowd of about 750 people, the largest yet, attended a town hall hosted by Premier Danielle Smith's Alberta Next panel in Edmonton on Thursday.

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65 m. ago Fringe Review: Mystery House offers a heartwarming ghost story

The Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival runs until Aug. 24

Culture

67 m. ago Premier Smith squares off with tense crowd at heated Alberta Next panel in Edmonton

Within minutes, the tensions in the room were at a boiling point, with boos and cheers competing with each other no matter the political bias of the speaker from the 700 in attendance

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4 h. ago 'Spirit and energy': Edmonton marathon back and ready to host best long distance runners

"We will have Canada's best distance athletes in the men's and women's fields"

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9 h. ago EAACI Launches Global Antibiotic Allergy Awareness Campaign at EAACI Congress 2025

ZURICH, Aug. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — EAACI has launched its Antibiotic Allergy Awareness Campaign during its 2025 Congress in Glasgow. The initiative begins a global effort to address mislabelling and its link to antimicrobial resistance (AMR). A Global Call to Action Antibiotic allergy mislabelling affects millions worldwide. Inaccurate labels lead to avoidance of first-line […]

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10 h. ago Is this finally the goaltender the Edmonton Oilers have long been looking for?

The Top 20 countdown of our 2025 Cult of Hockey Prospect Series begins today. These are the twenty young men in the system right now who are closest to making an impact with the big club. A friendly reminder: Players only fall off the list once they: -Make the NHL -Get dealt to a different […]

Sport

14 h. ago More Dubai chocolate brands recalled in salmonella outbreak linked to pistachios

More recalls have been issued for a popular type of chocolate after a salmonella outbreak linked to certain brands of pistachios and pistachio-containing products. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says several additional brands of Dubai pistachio and knafeh milk chocolate have been recalled. The brands are Chocofolie, Chocolato, Chocolats Favoris, Dubai and Vincent Selection. The […]

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15 h. ago CRIME SCENE: Driver shot by passenger, crashes vehicle near Downsview Park

Accused, a passenger, allegedly shot driver, vehicle collided with another vehicle travelling in opposite direction

Events

18 h. ago Edmonton university student brings joy to thousands with Cards for Care initiative

Cards For Care Edmonton, a volunteer-run program, provides homemade cards to health-care facilities as well as seniors' homes as a way of bringing joy to patients and residents.

Society

18 h. ago 'A Fringe full of stars': Edmonton Fringe festival 2025 returns with a cosmic celebration

The Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival returns, celebrating the performers, attendees, and volunteers who make the festival possible. The 44th edition of the Edmonton Fringe runs Aug. 14-24, featuring 221 indoor shows across more than 40 venues. The festival’s opening ceremonies are scheduled for 7 p.m. on Thursday at ATB Park on the ATB stage, […]

Culture

18 h. ago Melcor Developments announces second quarter results, declares quarterly dividend of $0.13 per share

EDMONTON, Alberta, Aug. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Melcor Developments Ltd. (“Melcor”) (TSX: MRD), an Alberta-based real estate development and asset management company, today reported results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025. The second quarter Management Discussion & Analysis (MD&A) and Condensed Interim Financial Statements are available on our website (www.melcor.ca) under Investors, or […]

Economics

18 h. ago Edmonton police officer charged with assault following 2024 incident

On Thursday, the PSB charged Const. Mohamed Elgendy with one count of assault in relation to the traffic stop incident.

Events

19 h. ago 'Great legacy for our downtown': Edmonton eyeing Canada’s first downtown student housing incentive

If approved, the program will direct $15 million in federal funds to build about 500 student housing units downtown

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20 h. ago Alberta RCMP most cost affective policing option for Rocky Mountain House: report

Rocky Mountain House has been looking at alternative policing arrangements and according to a report, the Alberta RCMP is the most cost-effective option for the municipality. The report commissioned by the Town of Rocky Mountain House, located 215 kilometres southwest of Edmonton, found while RCMP contract costs are rising, it was still the most competitive […]

Economics

20 h. ago Blackstone’s purchase of Enverus a wager that data will drive new era in energy, CEO says

US$6 billion-plus deal for Calgary-based energy software firm may be the largest Canadian-linked tech deal in 25 years

Other

21 h. ago Flight diverted after passenger allegedly shouts racial slurs, breaks out of restraints

A drunk passenger on Breeze Airlines has been accused of yelling racial slurs at flight attendants and breaking free from restraints twice before another traveller the size of a tree intervened. David Leroy Carter, 46, of Los Angeles, was taken into custody by Colorado police on Wednesday after he “became agitated” four hours into his […]

Transport

21 h. ago Judge to go ahead with review of Alberta separation question

A judge in Edmonton has ruled a court review on the constitutionality of a proposed referendum question on Alberta separation should be allowed to proceed.

Other

23 h. ago C2R2 and Mohawk College Launch National Green Building Skills Initiative with Federal Support

New federal investment of $11.3 million to train 5,400 learners for low-carbon careers across Canada HAMILTON, ON, Aug. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Canadian Colleges for a Resilient Recovery (C2R2) is proud to announce a new nationwide green building skills training initiative, Advancing Access and Skills Training for Green Buildings and Retrofits, supported by […]

Society

23 h. ago Edmonton events: Creed comes to Rogers Place, Dragon Boat Festival returns, Wild Mushroom Expo, and Bleak Party

Creed: Swinging some big nostalgia for the end of the 20th century (and the nightmare-sequel Woodstock apparently) with their Return of the Summer of ’99 Tour, the My Own Prisoners are at the big rink Tuesday night. While avidly exploring religious themes with spirited aplomb, let’s repeat once more that the Florida-born, post-grunge Creed is […]

Culture

24 h. ago Rental demand remains strong in Calgary and even more so in Edmonton

Vacancy rates across Canada, including Alberta, expected to rise this year, CMHC report forecasts, easing pressure on renters.

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