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BREAKING: West Ed Mall on lockdown after multiple reports of a shooting

BREAKING: West Ed Mall on lockdown after multiple reports of a shooting

"There are concerns for public safety and the Mall is currently on lockdown," the police said in a release. 
Edmonton Elks offer evacuees from N.W.T. wildfires free tickets to game vs. Ottawa

Edmonton Elks offer evacuees from N.W.T. wildfires free tickets to game vs. Ottawa

The club says over 3,000 evacuees had registered at the Edmonton Expo Centre as of noon Sunday.
S&P/TSX composite posts small loss Monday, U.S. stocks mixed amid tech gains

S&P/TSX composite posts small loss Monday, U.S. stocks mixed amid tech gains

Monday’s gains were all about tech, said Allan Small, senior investment adviser at iA Private Wealth.
City to apply for federal housing accelerator grant

City to apply for federal housing accelerator grant

St. Albert city council approved an internally developed housing action plan on Aug. 15, which is the basis of the city's application to the federal government's Housing Accelerator Fund.
Redesign of Spray Lakes West Campground returns habitat to bears, wildlife

Redesign of Spray Lakes West Campground returns habitat to bears, wildlife

“What we’ve been finding due to this campground configuration is it’s really negatively impacted the movement of wildlife. That’s resulted in numerous human-wildlife conflicts over the years. Pretty much on an annual basis.”
Group calls for Facebook, Instagram boycott on Aug. 23 and 24

Group calls for Facebook, Instagram boycott on Aug. 23 and 24

The Friends of Canadian Broadcasting group is asking people to stop posting content on Meta's platforms on Aug. 23 and 24.
Vehicle thefts on the rise in Airdrie in 2023: RCMP

Vehicle thefts on the rise in Airdrie in 2023: RCMP

The Alberta RCMP is reporting an increase in vehicle thefts province-wide, and the Airdrie detachment confirmed it too is seeing a rise in local thefts so far in 2023.
The latest news on the wildfires ravaging British Columbia

The latest news on the wildfires ravaging British Columbia

Officials with the Central Okanagan Regional District say there are 9,855 properties on evacuation order as of this morning, a situation they call "unprecedented"
Crash ties up Highway 2 near Okotoks

Crash ties up Highway 2 near Okotoks

Highway 2 southbound is reduced to one lane as crews respond to a collision at the 370 Avenue intersection in Foothills County.
Liz Weston: Create a care plan for older parents (or yourself)

Liz Weston: Create a care plan for older parents (or yourself)

At some point, most older people will need help getting through the day. Someone turning 65 today has a 70% chance of eventually requiring assistance with basic living activities.
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