Emily Mertz
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Edmonton, AB, Canada
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City of Grande Prairie votes to establish its own municipal police force
Grande Prairie is the first Alberta community to transition from the RCMP to a municipal police service since 1956. → Read More
Thinking about Dry January? Things to consider when cutting back on alcohol
From starting small and using money as a motivator to considering the mental health benefits, a psychologist shares some tips on cutting back or cutting out booze. → Read More
Chaos continues at Western Canadian airports. What can stranded passengers do?
Flight delays and cancellations continued Tuesday across Western Canada. Here's what you need to know about rebooking and compensation if you're a stranded passenger. → Read More
Half of Canadian restaurants operating at a loss or ‘just breaking even’
Restaurants are facing a bumpy road to recovery due to rising expenses, low customer counts, high debt and low profitability, according to Restaurants Canada. → Read More
Man arrested after violent, unprovoked attack on senior at Edmonton LRT station that ‘shattered’ her leg
Edmonton police have arrested a suspect, after an elderly woman was pushed from the Jubilee LRT platform onto the tracks on Monday. → Read More
10 most popular hiking trails in Canada based on Google, Instagram trends
According to the analysis, the 10 most popular hiking routes in Canada include five routes in British Columbia and two in Alberta. → Read More
Alberta COVID-19 vaccine passport QR codes available but no app to read them
On Sept. 14, the province said: "work is also underway to make proof of vaccination available through a QR code... expected to be available in the coming weeks." → Read More
$50K raised for U of A Faculty of Native Studies on actor Dan Levy’s birthday
Canadian actor Dan Levy took to Twitter Monday to thank those who donated over $50,000 for the Faculty of Native Studies on his birthday. → Read More
COVID-19 ICU rates in Alberta reach all-time high
While Alberta's COVID-19 hospital admissions aren't as high as they were in the second wave, the number of patients requiring intensive care has never been higher. → Read More
Alberta pastor who defied COVID-19 rules refuses bail conditions, remains in custody
James Coates, the pastor of GraceLife Church outside Edmonton, remains in custody after appearing in court before a judge Wednesday morning. → Read More
Albertans report greatest increase of stress as Canadians’ mental health plummets
"Psychological health has been declining throughout the pandemic and that's one of the most concerning findings." → Read More
1 of 3 orphaned black bear cubs found in Banff bathroom spotted on trail camera
The female black bear, who's now three and a half years old, was photographed just three kilometres from where the cubs were released back into the wild in July 2018. → Read More
Coronavirus: What does Banff look like without international tourism?
Banff, as a town, was created to serve tourists visiting the national park. So, what happens when a global pandemic restricts the 50 per cent of its visitors coming from outside Canada? → Read More
Publisher lifts limit on eBooks for libraries in light of novel coronavirus pandemic
Macmillan Publishers lifted the embargo it previously put in place limiting the number of titles for eBooks public libraries could buy. → Read More
Coronavirus: Edmonton police see ‘hate-related graffiti’ directed at Asian community
"There is zero tolerance for hate-related behaviour in our community, regardless if we're in the middle of a pandemic or not." → Read More
Cree names submitted by Alberta teacher for planet and star win national contest
"Nikâwiy, which is the star, and orbiting around it, looking for its light, is the child, Awasis." → Read More
Alberta has 1st presumptive case of coronavirus
Alberta Health said Thursday afternoon that the province had its first presumptive case of COVID-19, also known as the novel coronavirus. → Read More
‘Special needs’ Alberta rescue dog ‘Best Boy Brodie’ becomes international sensation
A perfectly imperfect Alberta rescue dog is garnering international attention. → Read More
Edmonton sisters killed in Iran plane crash remembered as ‘so kind’ and ‘extraordinarily capable’
Two incredibly bright sisters from Edmonton who died when a plane crashed near Tehran are being remembered for their passion to help others. → Read More
Elizabeth May calls out Jason Kenney: ‘There is no planet called Alberta’
May stressed Alberta is not exempt from climate change and has already felt the harsh affects, including the Fort McMurray wildfires and the Calgary floods. → Read More