As the urban centre at the heart of Canada’s oilsands industry, Fort McMurray has seen more than its share of ups and downs. A decade and a half ago, the northern Alberta community was this country’s most famous boom town. High oil prices helped to drive unprecedented demand for theContinue Reading
Edmonton An Alberta study celebrates how citizen scientists can help researchers better protect populations of the elusive grizzly bear. But critics say that without more government action, the species will remain under threat. Conservationists say one app not enough to help endangered species Wallis Snowdon · CBC News · Posted:Continue Reading
Edmonton Experts say building Alberta’s hydrogen-fuelled transportation sector means working through a big question: Which comes first, the hydrogen vehicles, or the fuelling stations? Companies want assurance they can make the investment numbers work Madeline Smith · CBC News · Posted: Apr 27, 2024 9:00 AM EDT | Last Updated:Continue Reading
Edmonton The in-house decibel meter shot past 100 throughout the game. More than 1,150 hats — 14 bags full — were collected after Zach Hyman scored his third goal of the game. ‘Kings fatigue’ leaves some seats cold as first round beginsSteven Sandor · The Canadian Press · Posted: AprContinue Reading
Edmonton Most Albertans subject to wildfire evacuations in 2023 followed them and left their properties behind. But officials reported encountering those who refused to leave. One Alberta farmer says he isn’t willing to abandon his livestock Paige Parsons · CBC News · Posted: Apr 23, 2024 9:00 AM EDT |Continue Reading
Edmonton The provincial government has assembled a panel of MLAs to study the possibility of allowing alcohol sales in grocery stores, following Ontario’s move to allow beer, wine and coolers in supermarkets and corner stores starting in 2026. Panel of UCP MLAs looking into the concept, similar to a moveContinue Reading
Edmonton The Edmonton Oilers downed the visiting Los Angeles Kings by a score of 7-4 Monday night to take Game 1 of the best-of-seven series. Game 2 scheduled for Wednesday night at Rogers Place Shane Jones · The Canadian Press · Posted: Apr 23, 2024 1:22 AM EDT | LastContinue Reading
The corporations behind the construction of an Edmonton condo building that was evacuated last year due to the risk of collapse no longer exist, which poses a legal hurdle for owners who were forced from their homes seven months ago. All residents of Castledowns Pointe at 12618 152nd Ave. wereContinue Reading
Edmonton Systemic racism and inequity in health care may be contributing to why First Nations patients in Alberta disproportionately leave emergency departments without being seen, or against medical advice, according to a new study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. A Siksika Nation councillor says the study reflects communityContinue Reading
Edmonton Investigators with Alberta Health Services served closure orders on four halal grocery stores and a halal warehouse and distribution centre in Calgary on Friday. The outlets are accused of purchasing and reselling uninspected meat to the public, which is against the law in Alberta. Selling uninspected meat illegal andContinue Reading
