By Karolyn Coorsh, CTVNews.ca, August 10, 2016 If you were recently shopping for a new car at the City Ford Sales dealership in Edmonton, chances are you spotted a bunny hopping around the lot, munching on plants. “All of a sudden, the farm was gone and the bunnies kept coming over here, and I just think… Continue reading Bunny boom: Edmonton car dealership overrun with rabbits
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High-flying drone almost collides with Edmonton police helicopter
By Mack Lamoureux, CBC News, August 5, 2016 One night in July, Const. Brian Griffith was responding to a call in Air-1, the Edmonton police helicopter, when he saw something flying near him. At first he thought it was a bird, but on closer inspection he realized it was a high-flying drone, white with red lights… Continue reading High-flying drone almost collides with Edmonton police helicopter
Meat Loaf collapses onstage in Edmonton
By Mack Lamoureux CBC News, June 16, 2016 Singer-actor, 68, has collapsed on stage at least twice before Singer Meat Loaf collapsed onstage towards the end of his set in Edmonton on Thursday night. Edmonton fire department confirmed that they responded to a medical call at the Northern Jubilee Auditorium. Because the call was medical… Continue reading Meat Loaf collapses onstage in Edmonton
Edmonton, south Saskatchewan and B.C. interior meet criteria for EI extension
By Jordan Press, The Canadian Press, May 13, 2016 At least two more regions – Yellowknife and Thunder Bay – could qualify next month The federal Liberals are facing renewed pressure to offer extended EI benefits to three regions in the West that now meet the government’s qualifications. Read full story here
Edmonton 'all hands on deck' in resettling Fort McMurray evacuees
By CTV News, May 5, 2016 A massive influx of at least 20,000 evacuees have fled to Edmonton from Fort McMurray, and more are en route, the city’s mayor says. Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson says hotels are slashing prices and Edmontonians are opening their doors to help resettle the wave of displaced Albertans. The city… Continue reading Edmonton 'all hands on deck' in resettling Fort McMurray evacuees
Kerrobert's Mitch Heidt Takes Top Prize of $100,000 in Edmonton Poker Comp.
Source: Kindersley Social/Drew Amato, dsptlive.com, April 11, 2016 The Heidt farm shouldn’t be short of fertilizser this as year as Kerrobert farmer Mitch Heidt claims the top spot at the final table in Edmonton. Mitchell Heidt topped a field of 511 players to win the DSPT Edmonton Main Event on Monday night at the Casino Yellowhead here in… Continue reading Kerrobert's Mitch Heidt Takes Top Prize of $100,000 in Edmonton Poker Comp.
Edmonton man, 65, makes bid for knuckle push-up world record
Source: CTV News, March 23, 2016 With his back straightened and his knuckles firmly planted on the ground, an Edmonton man made his bid for Guinness World Record fame. Alan Waselenchuk clocked 91 knuckle push-ups in a minute in his attempt to break the world record, which is currently held by an American man who… Continue reading Edmonton man, 65, makes bid for knuckle push-up world record
EPS recognize Good Samaritan for helping officer subdue violent suspect
CBC News, February 25, 2016 Eugene DeRose was driving by when he spotted a police officer in a fight with a much bigger man. “I didn’t even think, I just reacted,” DeRose said. “Because I knew if I didn’t do anything at that moment, it would have become a lot worse. I was running on pure adrenaline.”… Continue reading EPS recognize Good Samaritan for helping officer subdue violent suspect
# MJWarriors Road Trip Opens With 3-1 Loss in Edmonton
A slow start was too much to overcome for the Moose Jaw Warriors as they started their week road trip to the Central Division with a 3-1 loss to the Edmonton Oil Kings. Edmonton pressured the Warriors throughout the first period, they were able to create a number of turnovers and were able to capitalize.… Continue reading # MJWarriors Road Trip Opens With 3-1 Loss in Edmonton
Baby recovered after vehicle stolen with child inside
A baby was reunited with her parents on Monday night after she was left in the back seat of a vehicle that was stolen from a parking lot in southeast Edmonton. Police said the child’s parents had left the vehicle running with the baby inside while the two were shopping inside a Value Village. Edmonton… Continue reading Baby recovered after vehicle stolen with child inside