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Charges laid in fatal wrong-way crash on Edmonton bridge in June

EDMONTON — A 23-year-old man faces several charges after a deadly wrong-way crash on an Edmonton bridge earlier this summer.

Aug 11, 2023 1:55 PM Read more >

Cyberattack on government service provider exposes records of 1.4 million Albertans

EDMONTON — An Alberta government service provider says the records of more than 1.4 million residents were the target of a cyberattack last month.

Aug 11, 2023 12:22 PM Read more >

RCMP investigating collision between fuel truck and train in northern Alberta

WHITECOURT, Alta. — Emergency crews are at the scene of a collision between a fuel truck and a train in northern Alberta.

Aug 11, 2023 11:21 AM Read more >

Defence lawyer awaits details in Calgary terrorism case related to TikTok video

CALGARY — The lawyer for a 20-year-old Calgary man facing four terrorism-related charges says he's awaiting more evidence in the case against his client.

Aug 11, 2023 10:24 AM Read more >

Man severely injured after hit by light-rail train in Calgary

CALGARY — A man sustained life-threatening injuries Thursday night after being hit by a light-rail transit train in Calgary.

Aug 11, 2023 10:17 AM Read more >

Calgary police say suspect may be in B.C. or Ont. after not returning to psych centre

CALGARY — A Canada-wide warrant has been issued for a 52-year-old man whom police say failed to return to a psychiatric hospital in Calgary last week.

Aug 10, 2023 10:35 PM Read more >

Elks lose in Edmonton again as Blue Bombers rally to 38-29 victory

EDMONTON — The backup plan was more than sufficient for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Thursday.

Aug 10, 2023 10:06 PM Read more >

Alberta police watchdog investigating death of man wielding machete, knife

MEDICINE HAT, Alta. — Alberta’s police watchdog says it is investigating the death of a man who died in hospital after being arrested by officers in Medicine Hat.

Aug 10, 2023 3:35 PM Read more >

Aurora Cannabis slashes Q1 net loss as hunt for savings continues

EDMONTON — Aurora Cannabis Inc. shaved $590.4 million off its net loss in its most recent quarter as it continued to focus on uncovering savings. The Edmonton-based pot business said its first quarter net loss amounted to $28.

Aug 10, 2023 2:33 PM Read more >

Woman who was struck by LRT in Calgary and fell underneath dies of her injuries

CALGARY — A woman is dead after she was hit by a light-rail-transit train in Calgary on Wednesday morning. Police say the call came just before 9 a.m. while the CTrain was travelling in the downtown core.

Aug 10, 2023 10:46 AM Read more >