Author Archives: Darrell Stranger
Parkland RCMP turning to public's help identifying suspect in sexual assault
Parkland RCMP is requesting the public's assistance in identifying the suspect involved in a sexual assault. RCMP said the assault occurred at approximately 10 p.m. on July 18, near the Fairway Park i...
Aug 21, 2025 Composite sketch of the suspect RCMP are looking for in an alleged sexual assault. Courtesy/RCMP
Student housing in downtown Edmonton getting $15 million boost
The City of Edmonton is taking an important step to increase access to student housing through a $15-million Downtown Student Housing Incentive, part of the Housing Accelerator Fund Action Plan. The p...
Aug 20, 2025
Alberta 55 Plus Summer Games kick off in Leduc this week
Leduc is hosting the 2025 Alberta 55 Plus Provincial Summer Games August 21-24, 2025. The events will be held in a variety of venues within Leduc. The 2025 Alberta 55 plus provincial summer games repr...
Aug 20, 2025
Virtual Emergency Physician pilot expanding to Barrhead, Westlock and Redwater
Alberta Health Services (AHS) is expanding a pilot project to improve support for emergency department (ED) patients in northern rural communities. The Virtual Emergency Physician (VEP) program expand...
Aug 20, 2025 Alberta Health Services
City of Edmonton updating animal licensing and control bylaw
Edmonton's pet bylaws saw changes for the first time in two decades after city council voted to do so Tuesday. The new bylaw includes a tiered attack scale for dog bites in which fines escalate under ...
Aug 20, 2025
Edmonton centre that supports vulnerable people moving to Bissell Centre West
Since opening in January 2024, Edmonton's Navigation and Support Centre has been a one-stop shop for critical services for vulnerable Albertans. The centre offers a wide variety of wraparound supports...
Aug 19, 2025 A homeless encampment in Edmonton. Photo from the City of Edmonton.
Possible kidnapping reported in northern Alberta a 'practical joke' RCMP say
Update: Lac La Biche RCMP have said that the driver of the vehicle, as well as the potential victim, have contacted the detachment to inform them that there was no abduction. RCMP stated in a press re...
Aug 15, 2025
27 First Nations in Alberta set to receive funding for student mental health and learning supports
The Alberta government is providing 27 First Nations with up to $4.6 million for the 2025-26 school year to improve learning and mental health supports. First Nations with at least one on-reserve scho...
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City of Edmonton investing in six affordable housing developments
The City of Edmonton is investing $27.5 million in 619 new and renewed units of affordable housing. City Council approved the construction grants as part of the City's Affordable Housing Investment Pr...
Aug 15, 2025
EPS officer charged with assault in 2024 traffic stop
A member of the Edmonton Police Service (EPS) has been charged with assault following a 2024 traffic stop. On Friday, June 21, 2024, EPS observed a Dodge Challenger with an expired license plate and a...
Aug 15, 2025
