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WestJet, union reach tentative deal to end strike by flight attendants

Calgary-based WestJet and the Canadian Union of Public Employees have reached a tentative deal, ending a strike ​that has led to the cancellation ‌of hundreds of flights, both…

CBC Edmonton · 5 hrs ago

Canada has thousands of mountains. These are the people obsessed with them

Almost 25 per cent of Canada’s land mass is considered mountainous, according to a 2021 University of Calgary study, and about 80 per cent of Canada’s population live within or…

CBC Edmonton · 4 hrs ago

Man who lost over $500K worries about Alberta's new gambling landscape

He gambled away over half a million dollars across two decades. Now he's sharing his story as Alberta opens its gambling market to external providers, making apps and other digital…

CBC Edmonton · 5 hrs ago

Strong wind shuts down day 2 of Edmonton's Heritage Festival

The Edmonton Heritage Festival closed its second day early because of strong winds and directed attendees to evacuate immediately.

CBC Edmonton · 18 hrs ago

WestJet strike: Airline and union negotiate while frustrated travellers scramble

CBC Edmonton · 1 day ago

Two years after Jasper went up in flames, what attractions have reopened?

Though most of the national park has reopened after the Jasper wildfire, a few iconic areas require more extensive repairs that the federal government is backing with an over $500M…

CBC Edmonton · 1 day ago

2 Alberta food banks adopt grocery-style model to give families more choice and dignity

Some organizations are rethinking how they provide food assistance, as more Albertans turn to food banks amid rising living costs. Leaders say the new approach reduces food waste,…

CBC Edmonton · 1 day ago

Edmonton Elks' record falls to 6-2 after close loss to Roughriders

The Saskatchewan Roughriders responded to last week's loss against the Edmonton Elks with a win, moving them into the sole position of second place in the CFL's West Division.

CBC Edmonton · 23 hrs ago

Canada built its nuclear industry to avoid foreign fuel. Its new reactors will depend on it

Canada built its nuclear industry around Candu reactors supplied by a made-in-Canada supply chain. Ontario is building, and other provinces are considering, SMRs that require…

CBC Edmonton · 1 day ago

Wetaskiwin mayor seeks judicial review into city restricting his access to city hall

The mayor of Wetaskiwin, Alta., has filed for a judicial review, after the municipal government he serves barred him from city hall earlier this year.

CBC Edmonton · 2 days ago

WestJet flight cancellations mount as Sunday strike deadline approaches

WestJet announced that a total of 276 flights have been cancelled as of 3 p.m. MT on Saturday, ahead of the flight attendants' strike deadline on Sunday.

CBC Edmonton · 2 days ago

Judo Commonwealth Games champion Julien Frascadore named Canada’s flag-bearer for closing ceremony

Judo gold medallist Julien Frascadore has been named Canada’s flag-bearer for the closing ceremony of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland.

CBC Edmonton · 1 day ago

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