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Appeals to Alberta's Law Enforcement Review Board continue to rise in Edmonton
The number of cases appealed to Alberta's Law Enforcement Review Board increased in 2023, with Edmonton making up the bulk. Experts say the reason for the increase, and why Edmonton has had higher numbers than Calgary for more than a decade, is unclear.
Edmonton homelessness numbers surge toward 5,000, highest recorded since at least 2019
Nearly 2,000 more people than a year ago are experiencing homelessness according to Homeward Trust’s count, which includes people in shelters, sleeping rough and those with only provisional accommodations
Frostbite amputations reached new high in Edmonton, decreased in Calgary last winter
After years of following similar trends in the number of frostbite amputation cases, Edmonton and Calgary diverged last winter: Edmonton set a new record, while Calgary saw figures decrease. The reasons may include how the cities approach homeless encampments and frostbite treatment.
In Depth
Private sector advances proposal for large-scale nuclear power plant in northern Alberta
Energy Alberta wants to build a conventional nuclear power plant in northern Alberta. But is it really the best approach to meeting future electricity needs while fighting climate change?
Could the Ardley dam proposal, studied for nearly a century, actually get built?
The idea of a dam and reservoir east of Red Deer has been contemplated since at least the 1940s. In an era of drought, climate change and population growth, the Alberta government is funding a new study to consider the project once again.
Edmonton police overtime for Oilers playoff run totalled nearly $1.9M
Overtime costs for the Edmonton Police Service during the Edmonton Oilers' Stanley Cup run this year came to nearly $1.9 million, with about $772,000 of that to be covered by the Oilers Entertainment Group.
CBC Investigates
Alberta hazardous waste plant allowed to operate for years without continuous mercury monitoring
The Swan Hills Treatment Centre was allowed to operate for a period of multiple years without meeting the mercury monitoring requirements of its permit, documents show.
Thousands of tourists among those forced to flee Jasper National Park due to wildfire threat
The popular tourist destination could have as many as 20,000 visitors caught up in the evacuation, according to estimates from officials
Nearly 90 per cent of Alberta drug loss cases reported as 'unexplained'
An analysis of drug losses reported to Health Canada shows a decrease in recent years, but a steady increase in the proportion of incidents without explanation. The Alberta data is part of a national data set obtained by CBC through an access-to-information request.
'Crucial springtime': Why Alberta's wildfire season is off to a better start this year
By this time last year, more than 1.7 million hectares had burned in Alberta. This year, it's a fraction of that. Here's why that is.