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Edmonton's rail crossings are under scrutiny after 37 accidents in 2025, and emergency rooms are facing a crisis with record-long waits. Parks Canada is fighting white-nose syndrome to save Alberta bats, while the Oilers finalize a deal with Connor Murphy.

Edmonton police are seeking public help to locate a suspect linked to a May robbery at a Kingsway vape store involving bear spray. The Edmonton Elks secured a 32-29 overtime win over the Alouettes with Justin Rankin’s 179 rushing yards and Cody Fajardo’s leadership.

Edmonton police charge two teenagers with Facebook Marketplace robberies, raising concerns about digital crime in the city. The city also takes over the southeast Valley Line from TransEd, sparking questions about the financial and operational impact of the 30-year contract end.

Edmonton council faces backlash over an infill development plan sparking tensions in west-end neighborhoods, while a crane operator is missing after a crash in Grand Prairie. The RCMP and Edmonton police commission also addressed rising use-of-force incidents and new bail rules targeting organized crime.

Edmonton: A 300-ton crane crashed into a river in Northern Alberta, trapping a worker and prompting rescue efforts, while severe storms damaged southern Alberta and led to park closures in Banff. City leaders face backlash over a coal mining referendum, with Premier Danielle Smith accused of treason by First Nations chiefs.

Edmonton: A 11-year-old boy died from suspected drowning at Echo Dale Regional Park in Medicine Hat, prompting warnings about water safety. Edmonton’s mayor faced criticism for blaming the province over photo radar removal, while a new dementia-friendly picture book by a local writer offers hope for seniors.

Edmonton's Local Wire update covers a child abuse trial involving a basement bathroom, Alberta separatist tensions in Taber over a controversial billboard, and a retired police officer sentenced for leaking confidential information. Calgary police also seek public help in an extortion case targeting the South Asian community.

Edmonton: Four students are hospitalized after a school bus crash on Yellowhead Trail, sparking concerns over transportation safety. A controversial pro-separation billboard in an Alberta town remains up despite its removal deadline, sparking debate over local sentiment and political messaging.

Edmonton's Local Wire update covers a school bus crash on Yellowhead Trail injuring four students, a shooting investigation in Shonsee, and Alberta NDP MLA resignations. The episode also discusses Premier Danielle Smith's disability benefits changes and the upcoming Alberta referendum on separation from Canada.

Edmonton's Local Wire update covers a school bus crash on Yellowhead Trail leaving four students hospitalized, rising speeding violations after photo radar removal, and Alberta's plan to analyze leaving Canada with the University of Calgary leading the financial analysis. The episode also mentions the closure of Calgary’s supervised drug consumption site and new Edmonton Police Service graduates.

Edmonton officials face rising tensions over Alberta's separation referendum and RCMP corruption probe into Calgary city hall, as public safety measures and trail closures impact local communities. The Edmonton Chamber of Commerce highlights business growth amid challenges balancing development with neighborhood needs.

Edmonton police are investigating the suspicious deaths of a woman in her 40s and a child under 10 in a Temple home, while students in Camrose protest over harmful Snapchat messages targeting girls. Meanwhile, a $10 million donation to global health initiatives and the Oilers' Ryan Nugent Hopkins nearing his 1,000th game highlight key local developments.

Edmonton RCMP confirmed a fatal ambulance-tractor collision on Highway 9 in Rocky View County, prompting a medical helicopter response. City officials announced the transfer of Valley Line LRT operations to Edmonton Transit Service, while residents protest ongoing construction on High Street impacting local businesses.

Edmonton teens face legal consequences after a school shooting threat led to a gun seizure in Sexsmith, raising concerns about youth violence. City leaders grapple with separatist tensions as Mayor Lorne Gunter faces scrutiny over Alberta’s sovereignty push and UCP leadership review processes.

Edmonton faces rising separatist tensions with UCP members challenging Premier Danielle Smith and separatist leader Mitch Sylvestre warning of internal fractures, while a new Ipsos poll shows most Albertans disapprove of her handling of the issue. Meanwhile, Connor McDavid wins his fifth Ted Lindsay Award, an Edmonton mother shares her grief over her daughter’s unsolved murder, and University of A...

Edmonton's Edmonton Elks secured their first season-opening win in six years with a 29-21 victory over the Ottawa Redblacks, led by quarterback Cody Fajardo. The city also addressed public safety concerns with an arson suspect in Belgravia facing legal action and paused international student trips at Edmonton Public Schools due to global uncertainties.

Edmonton's public safety crisis includes a man forced into a taxi for hospital care due to ambulance shortages, while the city faces rising demand on emergency services. Meanwhile, Alberta's upcoming independence referendum and its potential impact on residents are drawing significant attention alongside new efforts to support national defense through infrastructure coordination.

Edmonton's Local Wire update highlights the United Conservatives leading in provincial polls despite health and affordability concerns, Grey Nuns Hospital's push to make its NICU music therapy program permanent, and growing tensions over Alberta's separatist movement with First Nations leaders warning of civil disobedience.

Edmonton authorities have charged a man with murder after a 73-year-old was found stabbed in his condo, while city officials debate parking rate hikes and infrastructure upgrades on 153 Street. A resident in Red Deer faces a 31-month wait for an MRI, highlighting ongoing healthcare access concerns.

Edmonton residents are facing financial strain as the Alberta Disability Assistance Program replaces Aid for Indigenous Survivors of Human Trafficking, leaving some families in crisis. Ticks are spreading into Edmonton's river valleys, increasing Lyme disease risks, while the Oilers consider adding veteran center Curtis Lazar.

Edmonton's Local Wire update covers the province's premier navigating separatist referendum tensions, economic risks of separation, and a closed section of Yellowhead Trail due to heavy rain. The episode also addresses a controversial four-way stop in Maple Crest and highlights Canada's 2-0 win over Uzbekistan.

Edmonton faces heavy rain with up to 100 mm of precipitation expected through Wednesday, raising flood risks and prompting safety alerts. Two men were convicted of murder in a random roadside shooting near Calgary, while Edmonton’s birding scene grows as young enthusiasts embrace the hobby.

Edmonton's Oilers face scrutiny over their focus on perfection ahead of the 2026-27 season, with Ryan Nugent-Hopkins at the center of the debate. Meanwhile, jurors deliberate the fate of two men convicted in a 2024 roadside shooting near Calgary that killed Colin Hough.

Edmonton's public safety faces scrutiny after Marigold Infrastructure Partners Inc. was fined $120,000 for a 2023 worker injury on the Valley Line West LRT project, while Calgary jurors deliberate on a 2024 highway shooting case. City leaders also face backlash over a controversial non-binding separatist referendum amid rising living costs.

Edmonton's rising soccer star Rayan Elloumi opts for Tunisia over Canada for the World Cup, while a wildfire forces evacuations in Barrhead and rising waters in Banff National Park trigger flood warnings. A serious assault in Evansburg and funding cuts to Alberta's rural women’s shelters also dominate today’s local news.