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Edmonton’s mayor is not holding back when it comes to his opinions on provincial policy and what it’s like working with the current government of Alberta.

Alberta’s Official Opposition have introduced a private members bill that would prevent the province from selling or de-listing provincial parks without public consultation.

Edmonton firefighters battled a large fire involving multiple homes in north Edmonton.

  EDMONTON -- The Alberta government is setting aside $45 million in new funding to help students who fell behind during the pandemic amid changing learning and classroom conditions.  The money is intended for students who need extra help with literacy and numeracy. "We know the COVID-19 crisis has created an unprecedented need among younger students and schools that intervene quickly are able to help struggling students catch up to grade level," Education Minister Adriana LaGrange said.�...

  EDMONTON -- A man who was in a mental crisis has received a 6 1/2 year sentence after he assaulted his father and shot at six RCMP officers from the garage of his rural Alberta home. Destry Sayine, who is 30, pleaded guilty earlier this year for endangering the lives of the Mounties, assaulting his father and two weapons offences. Sayine was living in the upper level of his parents garage in Sturgeon County in March 2018 when he had an argument with his father and threatened to commit su...

Albertas premier is expressing hope for full capacity crowds at CFL games this summer.

With the announcement of Alberta’s reopening plan Wednesday, festivals and camps in the province are left to decide how and if they want to proceed with their events.

Over 120 impaired drivers were taken off Alberta roads by RCMP over the long weekend.

Bear, who has been with the team since 2018, grew up in the Ochapowace First Nation in Saskatchewan.

Parks Canada asks visitors to report any potential safety incidents to its dispatch line at 780-852-6155.  Experts advise first reducing your risk of a surprise encounter by travelling in groups, keeping dogs on a leash, leaving the area if you see fresh signs of a bear or dead wildlife, and carrying bear spray.  Anyone who spots a bear while in a car should continue driving.  If an encounter happens, experts advise trying to keep 100 metres away from the animal and staying calm, even if...