Source:Karyn Mulcahy, Laine Mitchell, edmonton.ctvnews.ca, June 29, 2020 Several hours after Jones’ tweet, the Eskimos announced they were releasing him. EDMONTON — Edmonton Eskimos kick returner Christion Jones has been released from the team after a comment he made on Twitter on Sunday filled with anti-gay and lesbian statements. In his tweet, Christion Jones said,… Continue reading Edmonton Eskimos Release Christion Jones Over Anti-Gay and Lesbian Tweet
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Alberta Premier would like to see Edmonton as NHL Hub City
Source: Sportsnet Staff, sportsnet.ca, May 14, 2020 Alberta’s Premier has said he believes Edmonton is the safest choice for the NHL hub-city setup, given how the city and the province responded to the pandemic. Both Alberta Premier Jason Kenney and Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson support the Edmonton Oilers‘ bid to be one of the ‘hub… Continue reading Alberta Premier would like to see Edmonton as NHL Hub City
More than 350 crashes in Edmonton after winter storm rolls through
Source: CTV News, November 10, 2019 EDMONTON — Winter driving conditions in the city over the weekend created havoc on roads, with nearly more than 350 collisions reported to Edmonton police. The system brought rain into the city Friday evening before transitioning into snow. By Sunday, approximately 15 centimetres of snow had fallen, according to… Continue reading More than 350 crashes in Edmonton after winter storm rolls through
‘It’s about equality’: Viral video sparks debate about snow removal
Source: CTV News, December 9, 2018 A video of a woman venting her frustration over snow removal in Edmonton has gone viral. Bean Gill, who uses a wheelchair to get around, was on her way to the gym in Edmonton Tuesday when her path was blocked by heavy snow. “My accessibility and my mobility rely… Continue reading ‘It’s about equality’: Viral video sparks debate about snow removal
Edmonton pilot program to slash traffic noise backfires
Source: CTV News, September 14, 2018 Edmonton’s pilot program of using sound detectors to monitor noisy drivers backfired after the sensors actually attracted more sound. Some drivers started competing to set the sound monitoring display boards off by revving up their engines. An earful of complaints from nearby residents prompted the city to quietly shut… Continue reading Edmonton pilot program to slash traffic noise backfires
Saskatchewan woman loses finger at West Edmonton Mall waterpark
Source: Global News, August 14th, 2018 A Saskatchewan woman says she lost a finger after her ring got caught on a waterslide at one of the largest malls in North America. Claire Clark was celebrating her granddaughter’s third birthday at West Edmonton Mall’s water park on Aug. 5 when she decided to take a ride… Continue reading Saskatchewan woman loses finger at West Edmonton Mall waterpark
Bill Blair’s cabinet promotion pits him against ‘politics of fear’: Trudeau
Source: Mike Blanchfield, The Canadian Press , July 18, 2018 OTTAWA — Former Toronto police chief Bill Blair’s promotion to cabinet gives the Trudeau Liberals a political firefighter on the thorny issues of irregular migrants, gun violence and criminal syndicates. Blair’s move to the front benches in the newly created cabinet post of minister of border… Continue reading Bill Blair’s cabinet promotion pits him against ‘politics of fear’: Trudeau
3 sisters among 5 dead in crash south of Edmonton
Source: CTV News, June 6, 2018 Three sisters are among the five people who were killed when two vehicles collided near a small town south of Edmonton Tuesday. Four people from one of the vehicles were pronounced dead at the scene. Another person from the same vehicle was declared dead after being transported to hospital.… Continue reading 3 sisters among 5 dead in crash south of Edmonton
Homes evacuated due to hydrochloric acid spill on Alberta highway
Source: The Canadian Press, May 21, 2018 BOYLE, Alta. — A highway detour is in place and homes have been evacuated due to a crash involving a semi hauling hydrochloric acid northeast of Edmonton. RCMP say the rig was the only vehicle involved in the crash and that the driver is OK, but that some hazardous… Continue reading Homes evacuated due to hydrochloric acid spill on Alberta highway
Edmonton apartment fire hero forced to give up his business
Source: CTV News, April 23, 2018 An Edmonton man who made headlines after rushing into a burning building to save lives has been forced to give up his business and is now struggling to find work. In January, 2017, a fire broke out in the high-rise apartment building across the street from Riza Kasikcioglu’s pizza… Continue reading Edmonton apartment fire hero forced to give up his business