Expect delays Friday: Trailer transporting gas-cooling tower east of Edmonton Drivers east of Edmonton can expect travel delays on several roads and highways Friday as a truck-trailer carrying a heavy, large load will make its way through the region.

Expect delays Friday: Trailer transporting gas-cooling tower east of Edmonton

Alberta’s seniors lodges program gets funding boost in 2026 budget Alberta’s 2026 budget sets aside $150 million over the next three years for seniors housing.

Alberta’s seniors lodges program gets funding boost in 2026 budget

‘We refuse to continue passing the buck’: Calgary mayor on $49B infrastructure report Calgary Mayor Jeromy Farkas joins Alberta Primetime host Michael Higgins to discuss provincial property taxes, watermain repairs, and a recent report citing $49 billion in infrastructure updates needed in Calgary over the next ten years.

‘We refuse to continue passing the buck’: Calgary mayor on $49B infrastructure report

Edmonton’s 2026 Rockin’ Thunder music festival lineup fills out An Edmonton summer rock festival’s lineup is filling out. Organizers of this July’s Rockin’ Thunder music festival had announced Creed and Three Days Grace as headliners in December.

Edmonton’s 2026 Rockin’ Thunder music festival lineup fills out

Disease that could kill up to 90 per cent of young fish found in Alberta Testing done by Parks Canada shows a disease that could kill up to 90 per cent of young fish have been discovered in Alberta. Evan Kenny reports.

Disease that could kill up to 90 per cent of young fish found in Alberta

Shaq in Edmonton, partnering with The Brick Shaquille O'Neal surprised The Brick employees when he made an appearance in Edmonton as part of a new partnership. CTV News Edmonton's Kent Morrison was there.

Shaq in Edmonton, partnering with The Brick

Road conditions worsening with weather: officials Bad weather is rolling into Alberta.

Road conditions worsening with weather: officials

120km/h speed limit pilot happening south of Leduc The province will pilot the 120 km/h speed limit project on a section of the QEII highway south of Leduc.

120km/h speed limit pilot happening south of Leduc

Streaking Stars host Oilers in potential offensive showcase The red-hot Dallas Stars look to extend their points’ streak to 14 games when they host the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday.

Streaking Stars host Oilers in potential offensive showcase

Amarjeet Sohi lands role at public affairs firm Former Edmonton mayor and federal minister of natural resources Amarjeet Sohi has been hired at a public affairs firm.

Amarjeet Sohi lands role at public affairs firm

Alberta's chambers of commerce say separation talk not helping attract business Alberta’s chambers of commerce say talk of the province potentially quitting Confederation is bad for business, with one saying it’s time Premier Danielle Smith’s government move on from blaming former prime minister Justin Trudeau.

Alberta's chambers of commerce say separation talk not helping attract business

Edmonton man attacked in Dominican reflects on recovery, hating egg salad Chase Delorme-Rowan is now one year removed from an 18th birthday random resort attack that left him with a cracked skull, exposed brain and a long path back relearning how to walk, talk, eat and drink.

Edmonton man attacked in Dominican reflects on recovery, hating egg salad

Alberta accused of not doing enough to keep parents informed The province is being accused of not doing enough to keep parents of kids in childcare informed when serious incidents happen. Amanda Anderson reports.

Alberta accused of not doing enough to keep parents informed

Thousands of students skip class for Hockey Hooky game Thousands of students had the chance to skip class for the annual Hockey Hooky game hosted by the Edmonton Oil Kings. Miriam Valdes-Carletti reports.

Thousands of students skip class for Hockey Hooky game

L'Oca stores closed earlier than expected Both L'Oca stores in the Edmonton area are now closed, one day earlier than advertised. The closure is impacting some local producers. Nicole Weisberg reports.

L'Oca stores closed earlier than expected

NAIT hosts national collegiate men’s volleyball championships this week For the first time in its history, an Edmonton post-secondary school is hosting a national volleyball championship.

NAIT hosts national collegiate men’s volleyball championships this week

Whitemud Creek footbridge undergoes repairs after tree damage The Whitemud Creek footbridge underwent swift repairs after a tree fell on it during Sunday’s wind storm.

Whitemud Creek footbridge undergoes repairs after tree damage

King Charles 'expressed his concern' over Alberta separatism in meeting: grand chief The grand chief of the Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations says King Charles “expressed his concern” after hearing about Alberta’s separatist push in a face-to-face meeting with Indigenous leaders on Wednesday.

King Charles 'expressed his concern' over Alberta separatism in meeting: grand chief

Alberta students play hooky to watch Oil Kings game Thousands of students in northern Alberta skipped class on Wednesday for Hooky Hockey at Edmonton’s Rogers Place.

Alberta students play hooky to watch Oil Kings game

Edmonton police warn of sextortion cases involving teens Police are warning parents, caregivers and youth of a recent number of sextortion cases targeting teens in Edmonton.

Edmonton police warn of sextortion cases involving teens

Local suppliers taking stock amid L’Oca closure The closure of a high-end Edmonton-based market has put things into perspective for some local suppliers.

Local suppliers taking stock amid L’Oca closure

EPS chief joined delegation to trip in Israel Edmonton police have confirmed that Chief Warren Driechel went on a trip to Israel with the Major Cities Chiefs Association last month – classifying the excursion as educational.

EPS chief joined delegation to trip in Israel

Gold, jewellery, paving: Mounties warn of popular scams as spring season looms near The Alberta RCMP have issued notices about certain scams to be on the lookout for as the seasons change in the next month or so.

Gold, jewellery, paving: Mounties warn of popular scams as spring season looms near

Nearly all petition campaigns reported harassment: Elections Alberta Elections Alberta says nearly all petition campaigns have reported instances of canvasser harassment including “abusive, derisive, threatening, insulting, offensive or provocative statements, gestures, or actions.”

Nearly all petition campaigns reported harassment: Elections Alberta

UCP budgets $275M for campground, park amenity and trail enhancement projects As part of Budget 2026, Alberta plans to spend $275 million over the next three years on new and upgraded trails, expanded trailheads, campsites and improved park amenities.

As part of Budget 2026, Alberta plans to spend $275 million over the next three years on new and upgraded trails, expanded trailheads, campsites and improved park amenities.

Alison Wonderland, Disclosure, deadmau5 to take the stage for Igloofest in Edmonton this week For the first time ever, the Montreal trance and rave festival Igloofest will be held outside Quebec, with performers taking to the stage in Edmonton starting Thursday.

For the first time ever, the Montreal trance and rave festival Igloofest will be held outside Quebec, with performers taking to the stage in Edmonton starting Thursday. #yeg

Daycare abuse allegations signal need for changes to Alberta legislation: NDP Alberta’s Official Opposition is calling on the UCP to allow for more transparency in making families aware of abuse allegations at child-care facilities in the province.

Daycare abuse allegations signal need for changes to Alberta legislation: NDP

Oilers put together 1 of their ‘better games’ in win over Avalanche That the Edmonton Oilers played one of their most complete games of the season while winning on Tuesday in Denver is a positive step.

Oilers put together 1 of their ‘better games’ in win over Avalanche

Research into effect of protein on chemo tolerance awarded $160K A local research project aiming to improve the health outcomes and quality of life of people undergoing chemotherapy has been awarded $160,000 over the next two years.

Research into effect of protein on chemo tolerance awarded $160K

Big news: NBA legend, Edmonton-based retailer launch big-and-tall ‘Shaqopedic’ furniture line This is big. Which is why a national retailer based in Edmonton held a kick-off event on Wednesday to announce it is selling a basketball legend’s new line of furniture designed for the big-and-tall crowd.

Big news: NBA legend, Edmonton-based retailer launch big-and-tall ‘Shaqopedic’ furniture line