46 h. ago Opinion: We are Edmonton pediatric emergency doctors — and we need your help

We are your pediatric emergency physicians in Edmonton. We are trained to make split-second, life-and-death decisions. “Not breathing? I know what to do.” We are experienced at managing ultra-high stakes, complex situations. “A baby is having a seizure? I can handle that.” We are skilled at de-escalating and prioritizing chaotic resuscitation events. “STARS is flying […]

Science

4 d. ago Keith Gerein: Sarah Hamilton's departure a blow to an Edmonton city council short on seasoning

An Edmonton city council already thin on political experience could soon get even thinner. Mayor Amarjeet Sohi is vying for a return to Ottawa, but whether he wins or loses that race, he won’t be back for a second term as mayor. Coun. Andrew Knack, council’s longest-serving member, declared six months ago that he won’t […]

Culture

6 d. ago Saturday's letters: City of Edmonton unprepared for snowstorm

The city knew the storm was coming. They were warning everyone. So why did all the accidents, chaos and traffic snarls happen? Why did my family and grandchildren have to spend two-and-a-half hours getting home on Fox Drive and Whitemud Drive Thursday evening when it would have been a 10-minute ride home? Why? Because no […]

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7 d. ago Opinion: How Edmonton's Quarters LRT station inspires — and disappoints

On the morning of March 21, the sunshine in Edmonton was particularly bright, the sky high and clear, with white clouds drifting lazily by, as if a painting were unfolding above the city. I boarded the Valley Line LRT, weaving through the streets and alleys of this city, the scenery along the way as familiar […]

Culture

9 d. ago Keith Gerein: With Sohi's eyes on Ottawa, Edmonton's civic election race is set for a big shakeup

As intrigue ramps up for a crucial federal election campaign — including the participation of Edmonton Mayor Amarjeet Sohi — the civic election race will have to take a breather for the next month or so. And to be fair, that’s not much of a change from the past few months. With Donald Trump, tariffs, […]

Politics

2 w. ago Keith Gerein: Sohi's return to the federal Liberal campaign trail is one for the Twilight Zone

Facing a tough road to re-election to as Edmonton's mayor, Sohi may have better polling odds in running again for a federal seat.

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2 w. ago Opinion: Edmonton council breaks city policies in Nordic spa rezoning

Edmonton has declared a climate crisis, committed to being a “biophilic” city, and promises, in the City Plan, to “preserve what matters most.” City council and administration need to act on these words, especially when it comes to the river valley. On Feb. 24, council unanimously approved the rezoning of 10 acres of land adjacent […]

Events

2 w. ago Keith Gerein: Further dithering on Edmonton hospital projects an infuriating test of patients

Welcome to Edmonton’s Misericordia Hospital, where the new emergency department is long and spacious, and so are the wait times. Enjoy the bright, comfy seating areas, because chances are you are going to be here awhile — well over seven hours, according to projected wait times I saw posted online this week. You could try […]

Science

3 w. ago Keith Gerein: Investment deal with Oilers and the province is not yet 'ruthlessly fair' for Edmonton

Premier Danielle Smith told a news conference last week that she is committed to investments in Edmonton that are “ruthlessly fair” to what is being spent in Calgary. I confess I found the phrasing curious, given that the preponderance of evidence in recent years presents a case more for the “ruthless” part, not so much the […]

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3 w. ago Opinion: Edmonton should say no to subsidizing Daryl Katz — again

Last week, Edmontonians were surprised to learn of an agreement between the City of Edmonton, the Government of Alberta, and OEG Sports and Entertainment (OEGSE), formerly Oilers Entertainment Group, regarding the extension of the Capital City Downtown Community Revitalization Levy (CRL) and new “catalyst projects” in the downtown core. These projects include $68.2 million for […]

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4 w. ago Letters, March 7: Edmonton needs to sort out snow clearing issues

Do you plan on buying Canadian booze? Vote in our daily poll! I can’t wait to pay my property taxes this spring knowing how efficiently it gets spent. On Tuesday there were giant front-end loaders clearing the cul-de-sacs in my neighborhood. Not one grader all winter and now that 90 percent of the snow is […]

Other

4 w. ago Lorne Gunter: Edmonton council throwing good money after bad

Here’s an idea for city council: Council’s executive committee voted Wednesday to recommend to the entire council that they extend the Downtown community revitalization levy (CRL) by a further 10 years to keep all that fabulous revitalization momentum going. (I’m being facetious.) But the CRL for Downtown was put in place in 2015 and can […]

Events

4 w. ago Keith Gerein: Alberta budget finally gives Edmonton a win, but are the Oilers the biggest beneficiary?

Despite the doubts, questions and concerns of unnecessary corporate welfare, the overriding message to council Wednesday is that this is probably as good as it’s going to get — especially at a time of financial distress.

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