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‘A nightmare’: Capital Line LRT construction leads to crawling commute in southwest Edmonton

Construction season is ramping up in Edmonton, and people living in Twin Brooks finding out the hard way. The residents of the south side neighbourhood woke up Monday to new road closures and detours...

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West Edmonton neighbourhood residents sounding alarm over planned bike lanes

In the Grovenor neighbourhood in west-central Edmonton, one road could soon see a new bike lane as part of the city's plan to make streets more bicycle- friendly. Residents CityNews spoke with say they're...

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Man charged in connection to string of vehicle thefts west of Edmonton

Alberta RCMP say a 34-year-old man has been charged in connection with a series of vehicle thefts. Mounties say on May 12, they began an investigation into a series of vehicle thefts that showed similar...

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Edmonton mayor wants to expand size, scope of possible new High-Level Bridge

At Edmonton City Hall on Monday, councillors heard a report showing that two of Edmonton's iconic bridges -- the High- and Low-Level bridges -- will need to be replaced. While Edmonton's mayor says...

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3-year-old girl found dead in central Edmonton: police

Police are investigating after a three-year-old child was found dead central Edmonton on Saturday. The Edmonton Police Service says police were called to assist paramedics at a multi-unit residence...

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Edmonton police seek witnesses after man injured in Rossdale hit and run: police

Edmonton police are looking for witnesses and dashcam footage of a Monday morning hit and run that sent a 31-year-old man to hospital. The Edmonton Police Service says the pedestrian was seriously injured...

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Edmonton man charged with child luring in Morinville

A 34-year-old Edmonton man is facing sex charges involving a minor for alleged offences in nearby Morinville last year. Morinville RCMP allege the accused conducted sexual acts with a 15-year-old last...

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Alberta referendum questions driving division, hate towards some communities

While talk of Alberta separation has received lots of attention, some community members say the upcoming referendum is fueling hate and division.

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Helmet worn by Canadian F1 great Gilles Villeneuve sells for record US$1.25M

Gilles Villeneuve’s helmet from his final Formula One race in 1982 has sold for a record US$1.25 million ($1.727 million), according to a motorsports memorabilia collector. Darren Jack, president...

May 24, 2026 11:29 am MST MST

‘One of the best’: Alberta racing community mourns tragic death of NASCAR superstar Kyle Busch

Alberta racers and the racing community are among those sad and shocked after hearing the death of NASCAR driver Kyle Busch. Busch died Thursday at age 41. No cause of death has been given, though...

May 23, 2026 11:01 am MST MST