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Edmonton's syphilitic cemetery bunnies killed off by different rare rabbit disease

A fluffle of feral cemetery rabbits at a northwest Edmonton cemetery, plagued by a syphilis outbreak in the fall of 2020, has been wiped out by a different and rare illness.

Edmonton weather: Keep doin' the rhumba, it don't get real cold till Christmas

A look at today’s Edmonton weather  by  Environment Canada.

Experts urge extra caution as Omicron cases rise in Alberta

'Unspoken importance:' Youth mental health unit in Edmonton scores support from world juniors 50/50 draw

Hockey Canada and the Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation have teamed up to help fund more child and adolescent mental health support via the upcoming world juniors 50/50 draw.

Christmas Bureau aims to deliver 35,000 hampers over holiday season

The generosity can sometimes leave Adam Zawadiuk speechless.

Most Albertans want government to protect more natural spaces: Survey

A majority of Albertans would like to see the government take further action to protect the province’s natural space, a recent survey suggests.

Braid: Tax cut idea hints at UCP return to election politics as usual

Premier Jason Kenney says the government is considering a return to a flat provincial income tax rate for everyone, most likely at 10 per cent

Energy Minister Sonya Savage tests positive for COVID-19

Alberta’s Energy Minister Sonya Savage has tested positive for COVID-19.

UCP MLAs told not to leave Canada over the holidays

UCP MLAs have been told they are not to travel internationally until further notice.

In mandate letters, Trudeau tells ministers to focus on goal of creating more diverse, inclusive Canada

Climate change, ending systemic discrimination and inequality, and reconciliation are efforts that cross government departments in the letters

COVID-19 quarantine delays verdict for father accused of murdering infant son

COVID-19 issues at the Edmonton Remand Centre have delayed a verdict for a man accused of killing his six-month-old son .

Man's body found in snow-covered vehicle, Edmonton homicide unit investigating

City police homicide detectives are investigating after a man’s body was found in a snow-covered vehicle parked in north Edmonton.

Edmonton police seek person of interest in suspicious death of Donald Blizzard

Edmonton police are seeking a person of interest in the suspicious death of a man whose remains were found in Lac Ste. Anne County.

Man charged after Leduc RCMP officer dragged at drunk driving checkpoint

A British Columbia man is facing multiple charges after a police officer was dragged by a vehicle at an impaired driving checkpoint in Leduc on Wednesday evening.

Edmonton Catholic Schools teacher who sexually abused student handed 32-month sentence

Warning: this story contains details some readers may find disturbing.

Omicron might yet cancel Christmas: COVID-19 restrictions, travel rules tighten across Canada

'It’s clear Omicron won’t take a holiday'

In mandate letters, Trudeau tells ministers to focus on goal of creating more diverse, inclusive Canada

Climate change, ending systemic discrimination and inequality, and reconciliation are efforts that cross government departments in the letters

'Words are not enough': Public safety minister defends assault rifle buyback plan at committee

Marco Mendicino took criticism from Conservatives over a government bill which includes removing mandatory minimum prison sentences on crimes involving firearms

Is the official Omicron paranoia overblown? Frustration, fatigue overtake fear of 'doomsday' warnings

'They are making statistically correct assumptions by not panicking when a new variant causes more infections, but no spike in severe illness and death'

Avoid all non-essential travel, government now advising. What does that mean for my trip?

In some cases, travellers could be left with a nasty bill if their unexpected health expenses abroad aren't covered due to the new advisory

At least 2.7M signatures on petition urging clemency for truck driver who killed four people

'This accident was not intentional, nor was it a criminal act on the driver's part. No one but the trucking company ... should be held accountable,' the petition states

Omicron studies emphasize boosters, differ on whether past COVID infection contributes to less severe illness

The World Health Organization in Africa said earlier this week that the initial stage of the current wave has led to fewer deaths than previous surges, but cautioned that the pattern may still change in the coming weeks

And just like that, Trump’s crusade to properly wash his 'perfect' hair goes drip, drip

'So shower heads — you take a shower, the water doesn't come out,' said Trump, complaining that conservation standards led to a dissatisfying shower experience

Britain's hospital admissions could hit new high with Omicron: chief medic

Amazon disputes study claiming it caused 29 per cent spike in ocean plastic

'A delivery van's worth of plastic dumped into major rivers, lakes and oceans every 67 minutes'