New Deadwood man wanted after 37 firearms seized in rural Alberta bust

RCMP have issued an arrest warrant for a northern Alberta man after a cache of illegal weapons was discovered in a home in Deadwood, Alta.

Twinning of Highway 2 bridge in Peace River to start this year

Construction to twin the Peace River Bridge is expected to begin this summer. It's a project that's been in the works since 2001 and many think it's long overdue. Once complete, the bridge will ease traffic congestion and improve safety.

MRU pilot Jeffrey Bird remembered as a father, husband and soulmate

by Dave Dormer

Hundreds gathered at Mount Royal University on Sunday for the funeral of Jeffrey Bird, 35, one of two aviation instructors killed in a plane crash near Waiparous.

Video Unlikely partnership: Chinese company to team up with Wetaskiwin aviation company

It’s an international partnership that spans the Pacific Ocean — a Chinese aviation company is planning to work with a Wetaskiwin company on various aviation projects.

Family displaced by Edmonton apartment fire also displaced by Fort McMurray fire

Edmonton Emergency Relief Services Society has opened its services to residents of a Callingwood apartment who were displaced by fire — including a couple displaced by the Fort McMurray fire just months ago.

Family Day 2017: Events happening in and around Edmonton

A list of Family Day events happening in Edmonton and the surrounding area.

Edmonton LRT starts running at full speed; most riders don't notice

by Emily Fitzpatrick

After two years of setbacks the Metro LRT is running at full speed. But, most riders didn't feel the difference.

Douglas Garland back in jail after inmate beating

by Dave Dormer

Douglas Garland is back behind bars, having been released from hospital after suffering a beating by fellow inmates at the Calgary Remand Centre late Friday night.

Don't go changing? Alberta MLA wants to drop daylight saving time

by David Bell

Does it continue to make sense for Albertans to change their clocks twice a year? An Alberta MLA is asking that question.

Three seriously injured after three-vehicle collision near Hinton

​A woman is in critical condition and two men were injured after a three-vehicle collision near Hinton on Sunday.

Kenney works to consolidate lead as Alberta PC leader race enters homestretch

The Alberta Progressive Conservative leadership race is the homestretch and front-runner Jason Kenney says he's still running like he's 10 votes behind, but he's also looking past voting day.

Concordia University makes Indigenous students feel more welcome

by Andrea Huncar

A new Indigenous student council and Indigenous centre are part of Concordia University of Edmonton’s new strategy to become more inclusive.

Analysis When will oil demand peak? Depends on our driving habits

by Kyle Bakx

Forecasting oil demand used to be relatively simple business. But factors like ride-sharing programs, electric cars, and autonomous-driving systems are forcing experts to completely rethink their expectations for the future.

Video Garth Brooks, Ryan Smyth team up for Teammates for kids foundation

Garth Brooks takes time out of his packed schedule for his foundation Teammates for kids.

Avalanche rescue gear doesn't have to be overly costly

by Dave Dormer

With avalanche warnings in place in several national parks this weekend, safety instructors are reminding backcountry users that proper equipment doesn't have to be overly expensive.

Opinion Anti-Islamophobia motion offers a chance to take a stand against hatred. Why quibble over semantics?

by Amira Elghawaby

Creating political hay over the wording of this motion undermines the marginalization and hate experienced on a regular basis by Canadian Muslims.

Analysis 'I was in shock': Why Canadians are still struggling with runaway cellphone charges

by Sophia Harris

Canada’s Wireless Code was created in 2013 to help protect cellphone customers from runaway charges. But critics say it needs fine-tuning to help Canadians manage their growing thirst for data in our wireless world.

'Someone is going to slip through': Worry grows over influx of asylum seekers

by Mark Gollom

As asylum seekers continue to trickle in to Emerson, Man., it's beginning to put a strain on local resources and raise some security concerns over potential risks to the residents.

Ineffective laws fuelling Canada's online piracy problem, U.S. copyright group says

by Brendan Burke

Ineffective laws that lag behind international standards have made Canada a hot spot for online piracy and copyright infringement, according to a group of rights holders that has again placed this country on a global watch list.

Enbridge pipeline leaks 200,000 litres of oil condensate in Strathcona County

by Andrea Ross

Cleanup efforts are underway after an Enbridge pipeline leaked 200,000 litres of oil condensate at an industrial site in Strathcona County.

Video Edmonton's rocket club launches biggest meeting of the year

The Edmonton Rocketry Club, along with various other clubs from as far as Saskatoon, met up for the annual Fire and Ice Launch near Viking on Saturday.

Recap Talbot helps Oilers cool down Blackhawks to take season series

by Matt Carlson

Cam Talbot made 38 saves, Connor McDavid scored his 20th goal and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-1 on Saturday night for their third straight win.

Pediatric infectious disease conference highlights vaccination wariness

Local doctors are learning about why some people are hesitant to get vaccinated.

Douglas Garland assaulted by multiple inmates at Calgary jail

by Carly Stagg

Triple murderer Douglas Garland was rushed to hospital Friday night after being attacked while in custody at the Calgary Remand Centre, CBC News has learned.

Jason Kenney's unite-the-right push has former MLA tearing up PC membership

With Jason Kenney as the presumptive front runner to become Alberta's next PC leader, some longtime party members are openly talking about needing a new political home.

Fort Saskatchewan not sheepish about $100,000 promotional campaign

by Adrienne Lamb, John Robertson

The provincial jail, refinery row and grazing sheep might leap to mind when you think of Fort Saskatchewan. But a $100,000 ad campaign is hoping at shake up your stereotypes of the suburb.

Recap Talbot helps Oilers cool down Blackhawks to take season series

by Matt Carlson

Cam Talbot made 38 saves, Connor McDavid scored his 20th goal and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-1 on Saturday night for their third straight win.

Video Love your snowblower, and it will love you back

by Zach Goudie and Garrett Barry

A snowblower is your best defence against a Canadian winter. But a snowblower won't just take care of you, you also have to take care of it. Here's how.

Analysis Anti-Islamophobia debate might define both Liberals and Conservatives

by Aaron Wherry

In the wake of the Quebec City mosque massacre, the Liberals see their anti-Islamophobia motion as a defining matter of leadership. Conservatives, meanwhile, have drawn a line under Islamophobia and want to see the word defined.

A final story exchange: Fans honour Stuart McLean

Pulling off to the side of the road or lingering in a car due to uproarious laughter, listening solo or alongside a crowd of friends and family, people across Canada and the world were united by Stuart McLean's stories. Here are just a selection of some tales, memories and tributes fans shared as they bid farewell to their favourite storyteller.

In Depth Are shields the answer? Fatal stabbing has bus drivers calling for safety barriers

by Bryce Hoye

Could a clear piece of plastic prevent future attacks on transit drivers? After a Winnipeg driver was killed by a passenger this week, it's a question on the minds of many who make a living behind the wheel, both in Manitoba and elsewhere.

Meeting demand helps beat ticket scalpers, Garth Brooks says

Country singers Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood are playing nine shows over eight days in Edmonton to accommodate demand so fans don't have to pay inflated prices for tickets.

Video An ugly cat and 2 Fort McMurray guys raise money for Syria

by David Thurton

Two Fort McMurray men hope to use their cats “celebrity” and hard-to-look-at and hard-to-look-away face to raise money for a campaign called Be Kind.