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  EDMONTON -- The presence of tiki torches at recent rallies in Alberta's two major cities has been widely publicized. While many see them as a clear symbol of hate, Edmonton's police chief says the mere act of holding one doesn't constitute a crime.     "We don't have that evidence," EPS Chief Dale McFee told reporters Tuesday. "Just because somebody says it's a racist rally or they're using something, you still have to have intent under the criminal code." It's been just over a week since protesters marched onto Alberta's legislature grounds in Edmonton to rally against everything f...

Confusion continues after the Alberta government eased restrictions on Monday to allow for workouts like pilates, indoor climbing and tai chi.

  EDMONTON -- After the Edmonton Police Service initially said the truck driver whose runaway wheel unit killed an Edmonton teacher would not face charges, a spokesperson now says the Crown will give EPS direction on the driver and trucking company next week. Earlier Tuesday, EPS said the driver of a semi-truck involved in the death of a 36-year-old teacher was not responsible for the fatal crash. Meghan Weis, a Grade 5 and 6 French immersion teacher at Our Lady of the Prairies in Edmonton, was pronounced dead at the scene after the semi lost an axle and wheels, striking her vehicle near...

  EDMONTON -- Three original oil paintings were stolen from a vacation home in Sylvan Lake last weekend, RCMP said. The theft occurred near the boat launch on Kuusamo Krest on Saturday or Sunday. According to RCMP, an unknown vehicle was able to access the residence through the dock. Oil paintings, silverware, and a media centre were all taken, police said. Police say the paintings are unique and should be easily identifiable to the public, pawn shops or buy-and-sell sites. Artist: Joan Elliott

  EDMONTON -- Students at the University of Alberta are set to vote this week on whether or not they should keep their Edmonton Transit Service discount program. Known as the UPass, the cost of the plan is normally added to the fees students pay to attend the university. This past year, UPass was suspended, as the COVID-19 pandemic kept many from attending physical classrooms. The Student’s Union is voicing support for continuation of the pass, and is encouraging all who are eligible to vote online, March 3 and 4, to decide its future under a new four-year contract. Alana Krahn, VP of...