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Some excellent reporting here from Lauren Boothby and Keith Gerein Edmonton Journal on the departure of Edmonton's city manager — the seventh top bureaucrat to leave in the last 12 months, including five deputy city managers and the city auditor.
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60 per cent chance of flurries this morning. Wind becoming northwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 this afternoon. High 1 C. Wind chill -12.
Paging Mr. Gagner, white courtesy telephone please
Well, technically, the actor who portrayed Mr. Bean—Rowan Atkinson—is taking the blame, but why? — via driving.ca
Well, technically, the actor who portrayed Mr. Bean—Rowan Atkinson—is taking the blame, but why?
Edmonton is seeking to recover $82 million from the bankrupt supplier of its 60 electric buses, claiming the vehicles fell short of promises
Alberta Health Services investigation into a long-running dispute involving six physicians amid allegations of conflict of interest has now been animated.
ICYMI: Edmonton police believe those leading the arson and extortion ring in the South Asian community are targeting male teens.
Edmonton police believe those leading the arson and extortion ring in the South Asian community are targeting male teens.
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs are back-to-back Super Bowl champions.
ICYMI: Next week, temperatures start to fall and lows near -17 C. Might even see some snow tomorrow. You know, that thing we used to call "winter."
Next week, temperatures start to fall and lows near -17 C. Might even see some snow tomorrow. You know, that thing we used to call "winter."
Upcoming deadline will play a major role in whether Connor McDavid and Co. can finally push through
Player grades Edmonton Oilers Los Angeles Kings Connor McDavid Leon Draisaitl
Both the passenger and the driver of the truck fled the scene on foot, and no injuries were reported
From Healthing by Postmedia: Integrating women into our lexicon is a necessary step in promoting a more inclusive understanding of healthcare, writes Sabrina Hanna. UNESCO
Hoffman said she was energized to lead a party poised to fix health care challenges, combat climate change, and address the housing crisis.
Epochal changes are taking place beyond our borders — including the U.S. potentially leaving NATO. But our politicians slumber on.
“Throwing objects at moving vehicles is extremely dangerous and we are lucky that citizens were not seriously injured or killed yesterday."
ICYMI: Alberta's budget airline is painting a picture of a bright economic future, in spite of $67 million in unpaid taxes owed to the CRA.
Alberta's budget airline is painting a picture of a bright economic future, in spite of $67 million in unpaid taxes owed to the CRA.
ICYMI: Felicia Mutheardy, Edmonton chief corporate economist, estimates the city's GDP levels are back to pre-pandemic numbers for 2023-2024
Felicia Mutheardy, Edmonton chief corporate economist, estimates the city's GDP levels are back to pre-pandemic numbers for 2023-2024
Canada's Bill C-92 was enacted with the aim of affirming Indigenous jurisdiction over child and family services.
If Luke Willson was a gambling man, he’d be hard pressed to bet against Patrick Mahomes on Sunday night.
Edmonton police believe those leading the arson and extortion ring in the South Asian community are targeting male teens.
ICYMI: The federal government just held a “National Summit on Combatting Auto Theft”— but will its solutions be effective? — VIA driving.ca
The federal government just held a “National Summit on Combatting Auto Theft”— but will its solutions be effective?
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Next week, temperatures start to fall and lows near -17 C. Might even see some snow tomorrow. You know, that thing we used to call "winter."
Alberta's budget airline is painting a picture of a bright economic future, in spite of $67 million in unpaid taxes owed to the CRA.
ICYMI: The 2024 U.S. Vehicle Dependability study named Lexus, Toyota, and the Porsche 718 at the top of the class — via driving.ca
The 2024 U.S. Vehicle Dependability study named Lexus, Toyota, and the Porsche 718 at the top of the class
Stream the game on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024
Felicia Mutheardy, Edmonton chief corporate economist, estimates the city's GDP levels are back to pre-pandemic numbers for 2023-2024
ICYMI: Super Bowl's football stars and the cars they drive — VIA driving.ca
Travis Kelce, Patrick Mahomes and Brock Purdy have very different tastes in cars
ICYMI: A modern PHEV can offset a large portion of everyday tailpipe emissions, while also reducing range anxiety — VIA driving.ca
A modern PHEV can offset a large portion of everyday tailpipe emissions, while also reducing range anxiety
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The Edmonton International Airport erupted in spirited song and dance with the arrival of more than 200 South African firefighters Thursday morning to help with Alberta’s ongoing wildfires. Read the full story here: https://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/edmonton-welcomes-south-african-firefighters-arriving-to-help-with-wildfire-efforts
In the latest instalment of the Edmonton Journal’s online engagement project — which gives digital subscribers exclusive access to Journal reporters, columnists, editors, photographers, and special guests — Edmonton Elks beat reporter Gerry Moddejonge sits down with digital lead editor, Trevor Robb, to answer your questions.
The Alberta New Democratic Party Leader dispelled any notions she will be resigning her post in a concession speech Monday evening. Read the full story here: https://edmontonjournal.com/news/politics/supporters-rally-at-ndp-election-headquarters-in-edmonton
United Conservative Party supporters, candidates, and supporters celebrated their party’s win late Monday night, as the UCP overcame the defeats of several cabinet ministers to remain in government. Read the full story here: https://edmontonjournal.com/news/politics/alberta-election-2023-ucp-supporters-celebrate-electoral-victory
Wildfire evacuees will be offered one-time financial assistance from the Alberta government for those displaced for at least seven consecutive days. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced the aid Monday afternoon. Every eligible evacuated adult will receive $1,250 and an additional $500 will be available for each dependent child under the age of 18. Stay up-to-date with all our wildfire updates here: https://trib.al/9CTj8Uq
“Looking at just the firearms, these people are professional. They know what they’re doing. They’ve got connections." Edmonton Police are searching for three suspects after a two-month investigation yielded nearly a dozen firearms and more than $200,000 in cash. Read More: https://trib.al/08UCVDs
Edmonton firefighters tackle morning blaze at Times Square ### Liquidators Read the full story here: https://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/edmonton-west-end-structure-fire-slows-morning-commute-traffic-eps
Crews have so far filled 29,833 potholes in 2023 as of April 1, about 10,000 fewer than the same time last year, according to data provided by the city. More than 24,000 potholes were filled in the last two months alone — just 5,531 had been fixed as of Feb. 5. #edmonton Read the full story here: https://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/nearly-30000-potholes-filled-on-edmonton-roads-so-far-in-2023-complaints-down
Edmonton police link shooting death of 20-year-old man to earlier double homicide #edmotnon #crime Read the full story here: https://edmontonjournal.com/news/crime/edmonton-police-link-shooting-death-of-20-year-old-man-to-earlier-double-homicide
Alberta Premier Smith spoke with a street pastor facing pandemic-related charges weeks before his case was heard in court, promising to discuss his case internally and claiming she spoke regularly with prosecutors. The phone conversation was shared in a video posted to the Artur Pawlowski TV YouTube account as an unlisted post, and shared Wednesday by the Alberta NDP. #politics Read the full report here: https://edmontonjournal.com/news/politics/alberta-premier-smith-discussed-covid-charges-almost-weekly-with-prosecutors-recording
Edmonton police are formally drawing a link between a shooting at a Pizza Hut and the killing of two officers at a nearby apartment complex four days later. Police also confirmed the teenager accused of killing constables Brett Ryan and Travis Jordan — whose identity they are not releasing — was apprehended during a mental health call five months prior to the shooting. Read the full story here: https://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/teen-who-killed-edmonton-officers-believed-to-be-suspect-in-earlier-pizza-hut-shooting-police-confirm
Two Edmonton police officers were killed Thursday morning while responding to a call in the city’s northwest. The officers were identified as Const. Travis Jordan, 35 and Const. Brett Ryan, 30. Jordan was an 8.5-year veteran of the Edmonton Police Service, while Ryan was with the EPS for 5.5 years. Read the full story here: https://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/two-edmonton-police-officers-killed-on-duty-thursday-in-cities-northwest
Detectives are still looking for answers one year after the killing of a high-profile Edmonton crime figure as attempts have been made to cover up his death. Abdullah Shah died in hospital after being ambushed by a shooter outside his family home in southwest Edmonton March 13, 2022. Read the full story here: https://edmontonjournal.com/news/crime/police-still-seeking-suspects-one-year-after-edmonton-landlord-shot-to-death
The Healthy Streets Operations Centre (HSOC) community safety teams, which include Edmonton police officers, peace officers and a paramedic, were soft-launched in October last year. They grew out of Project Connection, launched in May, which came about, in part, as a response to the same-day homicides of Ban Phuc Hoang and Hung Trang in Chinatown along with a need to find a more effective way to address high levels of victimization and crime in the core. #edmonton #crime You can read the full feature article here: https://edmontonjournal.com/feature/newly-formed-edmonton-healthy-streets-teams-combine-to-combat-crime-in-the-citys-core
For the first time since pre-pandemic, Edmonton Journal Star Wars enthusiasts Fish Griwkowsky and Nathan Martin happily return to break down the first two episodes of season 3 of Disney Plus’ The Mandalorian on a new review episode of Mando Lore. #edmonton You can also find the review here: https://edmontonjournal.com/entertainment/television/mando-lore-the-mandalorian-season-3-the-apostate-and-the-mines-of-mandalore-review?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook#Echobox=1678466325
UCP omnibus bill 'clarifying' trespassing rules for federal workers changes 14 bills across 9 ministries Alberta’s UCP government is introducing a series of new measures it claims will reduce red tape through an omnibus bill that, once passed, will change 14 pieces of legislation across nine different ministries. Read the full story here: https://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/ucp-omnibus-bill-clarifying-trespassing-rules-for-federal-workers-changes-14-bills-across-9-ministries
Edmonton police have released video after a 50-year-old man was stabbed and bear-sprayed while stepping off a bus at 87 Avenue west of 156 Street. The suspect is described by police as having a thin build, wearing a black jacket with a hood, black pants, black shoes and a green bandana with white designs that covered his face, followed him off the bus. Read the full story here: https://edmontonjournal.com/news/crime/police-release-video-after-man-stabbed-and-bear-sprayed-stepping-off-bus #Edmonton #Crime
"What is the Alberta Fund? Money for Alberta." Edmonton's Alberta legislature bureau duo Lisa Johnson and Matthew Black join host Dave Breakenridge to discuss the Alberta UCP's spend, spend, spend budget on a new episode of Under The Dome. Watch the full episode here: https://edmontonjournal.com/news/politics/under-the-dome-dissecting-the-alberta-ucps-spend-spend-spend-budget
The province is planning a $60 million outlay for twinning Highway 60, a north-south connector highway west of Edmonton between Highway 16 near Acheson to the north and Highway 39 near Calmar to the south. #politics Read the full story here: https://edmontonjournal.com/news/politics/overhaul-for-dangerous-intersection-highway-60-upgrade-announced-as-part-of-budget-2023
At a press conference ahead of tabling the budget Tuesday afternoon, Finance Minister Travis Toews focused on the province’s efforts to bolster health care, address affordability, public safety, and boost the economy, saying previous UCP budgets “did the heavy lifting,” including with spending cuts. #Politics You can read the full report from Edmonton Journal reporter Lisa Johnson here: https://edmontonjournal.com/news/politics/budget-2023-albertas-ucp-government-posts-2-4-billion-surplus-with-rise-in-spending-ahead-of-election
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