Dustin Cook
Edmonton Sun
Edmonton, AB, Canada
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Edmonton's new 15-year mass transit plan reneges on long-awaited northwest LRT extension
A long-awaited LRT expansion to Edmonton’s northwest isn’t recommended in the city’s new mass transit plan to serve a population of 1.25 million people within… → Read More
Edmonton police arrest maskless pair wanted on 80 outstanding warrants
Police said the man subsequently fled the scene and then turned toward officers with a sawed-off shotgun and pointed it at them → Read More
Edmonton Public Schools plans to spend $6 million to put HEPA filters in all classrooms
The board of trustees voted unanimously to ask the Alberta government to approve the use of surplus funds in order to purchase standalone HEPA units as soon as possible in an effort to reduce the potential spread of COVID-19. → Read More
Edmonton police facing staffing challenges with 100 employees positive with COVID-19, 194 in isolation
Edmonton’s police service is facing staffing challenges amid the rapid spread of the COVID-19 Omicron variant with 194 personnel currently in isolation. → Read More
Semi-truck fire in Edmonton's southeast industrial area wafts heavy smoke over city skyline
A semi-truck on fire in Edmonton’s southeast industrial area led to thick smoke wafting over the city Saturday afternoon. → Read More
Man, 31, found dead in north Edmonton home, police investigating as suspicious death
Edmonton police are investigating the suspicious death of a 31-year-old man in a north-side home early Friday morning. → Read More
Man shot dead in confrontation with Edmonton police on New Year's Eve following car chase
The shooting followed a car chase in the Alberta Avenue neighbourhood after Downtown division officers initially came across a stolen vehicle at 12:06 p.m.… → Read More
11-year-old Edmonton girl found safe and unharmed Friday after going missing for three days
In a statement Friday afternoon, the Edmonton Police Service said Lexani Stettner was found after she was last seen leaving her west-end home Tuesday night… → Read More
Growing spread of Omicron variant, frigid temperatures cast shadow over Edmonton New Year's Eve celebrations
Edmonton and area residents are bracing for a frigid New Year’s Eve made colder by the COVID-19 Omicron variant putting a damper on many events to ring in 2022. → Read More
'I will work hard to protect their jobs:' Mayor Amarjeet Sohi intends to keep City of Edmonton services public
Newly-elected Edmonton Mayor Amarjeet Sohi will be fighting to keep jobs and services public as the City of Edmonton looks to reimagine itself out of the… → Read More
Parking ban on Edmonton's arterial roads, bus routes to take effect 7 p.m. Tuesday
The City of Edmonton has declared a parking ban for the second time this winter after a major snowfall overnight into Tuesday. → Read More
Cash fare for Edmonton transit set to spike to $4 in February despite continued delays in smart fare implementation
This increase would put Edmonton's cash fare at the top in Canada, in line with the Brampton, Gatineau and Mississauga transit systems → Read More
Opening of Edmonton's $1.8B Valley Line southeast LRT delayed a third time to summer 2022
Edmonton’s $1.8-billion southeast leg of the Valley Line LRT has been delayed a third time, now expected to open a year and a half behind schedule in summer… → Read More
Edmonton's community grants for social services and recreation on the chopping block in 2022 budget
About 300 annual grants supporting Edmonton social programs and sport groups are on the chopping block in the city’s budget, which could decrease access to… → Read More
Edmonton's proposed single-use plastics ban pegged for 2023 includes fees for reusable bags, disposable cups
A ban on plastic shopping bags, straws and styrofoam as well as fees for disposable cups are part of Edmonton’s proposed plan to reduce single-use items… → Read More
Battle over council-approved solar farm in Edmonton river valley heads to the courtroom through judicial review
The lengthy fight over a 51-acre solar farm in Edmonton’s river valley has advanced to a courtroom more than a year after a split city council decision… → Read More
City of Edmonton selects Hyundai Rotem Company to provide 40 light-rail vehicles for Valley Line West LRT
The City of Edmonton has selected South Korea-based Hyundai Rotem Company to build 40 light-rail vehicles for the Valley Line LRT. → Read More
Edmonton election: Meet the eight new faces to serve on city council following Monday's historic vote
Eight new councillors were elected to Edmonton city council Monday, including four representatives who defeated incumbents to gain a seat inside city hall. → Read More
Edmonton election: First issues new council will need to tackle revolve around 2022 budget and property tax levy
Edmonton’s newly-minted city council won’t have much time to ease into the job with several major decisions facing them before the year is up. → Read More
Polls close in Edmonton's municipal election
The polls have closed for Edmonton’s municipal election and no matter how the votes shake out, the city will be getting a new mayor and a significant crop of… → Read More