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Edmonton police officer Tristian Hoath has set his sights on becoming the World’s Strongest Man. Hoath spent the weekend in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina competing in a series of events for the prestigious title. He’s only the fourth person from western Canada to attend the competition. “The experience has been …
Read More »Feds contribute $21M to Boyle Street’s new support centre in downtown Edmonton
With a $21-million grant from the federal government, Boyle Street Community Services has been able to gather $45 million in funding for a new multi-service support centre in downtown Edmonton. The new 75,000-square-foot facility will help those dealing with homelessness and poverty. Boyle Street had to move from its aging …
Read More »Haida elder suing Catholic Church and former Edmonton priest, hopes for ‘healing and reconciliation’
The lawyer for a residential school survivor leading a proposed class-action defamation lawsuit against the Catholic Church over residential schools says the court action is a last resort. Maxime Faille, the lawyer for Sphenia Jones, says the goal is understanding — not money. “Sphenia is 80 years-old. She doesn’t care …
Read More »World’s Longest Hockey Game junior edition, wraps up east of Edmonton
Descrease article font size Increase article font size For the second year in a row, kids hit the ice in support of other kids battling cancer. The 2024 edition of the World’s Longest Hockey Game took place at Saiker’s Acres in Strathcona County to raise $500,000 for the Cure Cancer …
Read More »Body discovered as city and police dismantle 7th Edmonton homeless encampment – Edmonton
The City of Edmonton said the clean up of a homeless encampment deemed ‘high-risk’ was paused Sunday because a body was discovered at the site near 94 Street and 106 Avenue. A spokesperson for the city said two people suffered burns and were transported to hospital after a fire at …
Read More »Edmonton Elks release veteran defensive back Aaron Grymes – Edmonton
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted January 5, 2024 10:01 am Updated January 5, 2024 10:27 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Edmonton Elks released veteran American defensive back Aaron Grymes on Thursday. Grymes spent eight seasons (2013-15, 2017-18, 2021-23) with Edmonton. He appeared in 79 career games, …
Read More »Edmonton city council, Fire Rescue address ‘problem properties’ – Edmonton
Edmonton city council announced Saturday a pilot project aimed at securing derelict houses has become permanent. Residents along the Alberta Avenue area say “problem properties” have been an issue for years. Abandoned properties attracted squatters and posed a security and fire risk according to the city, prompting the creation of …
Read More »Winnipeg kid takes national stage for ninja league finals – Winnipeg
There was a local face at this year’s Canadian Ninja League finals. Lachlann Roberts, 11, took to the stage, competing at the national level for a competition that’s got everything to do with what he loves — namely, parkour. For the Winnipeg local, cheered on by his mother, Cori-Lee, and …
Read More »Edmonton groups pushing to make downtown friendlier to pedestrians, cyclists – Edmonton
Five Edmonton organizations are collaborating on a revitalization proposal to make parts of downtown more accessible for pedestrians and cyclists. The Downtown Pedestrianization Plan outlines nine actions the groups say would improve the downtown experience. “We centred our work around the big question: how do we create safe, accessible spaces …
Read More »City of Edmonton puts more focus on residential snow clearing – Edmonton
Winter weather can cause lots of headaches on Edmonton roads, and the city is hoping to get ahead of problems. However, with a tighter budget, some of the issues we saw last year may return. The city has allocated about $64 million for snow clearing and it doesn’t address all …
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