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Residents organize anti-hate demonstrations in St. Albert after weekend protest
As RCMP investigate and work with a hate crimes coordinator after a demonstration in St. Albert on Saturday, some residents in the region are planning protests of their own.
Edmonton's tax on derelict homes prompts action from owners, inspires other municipalities
A new tax on derelict homes in central Edmonton has proven so successful that city councillors are now considering applying it to the rest of the city.
Edmonton Metropolitan Region Board votes to initiate process for winding down operations
The Edmonton Metropolitan Region Board has voted to immediately initiate the process for winding down operations.
Fast-growing pickleball clubs short on space pitch new facilities in the Edmonton region
As pickleball’s popularity soars in Alberta, some clubs in the Edmonton region say they desperately need more outdoor courts but can’t afford to build new facilities on their own.
Edmonton homeowner who spent $77K to fix sinking porch suing builder, warranty providers
An Edmonton woman is hoping to recover the tens of thousands of dollars she spent fixing a sinking front porch and balcony of the home she had built less than a decade ago.
More Edmontonians attending arts events, but participation barriers affect many, survey suggests
The number of Edmontonians attending arts events appears to be rising, but most encounter barriers to participation, according to results from a survey conducted for the Edmonton Arts Council.
Apartment vacancies decreasing, rents rising in rural Alberta: provincial survey
The average cost of renting an apartment in rural Alberta increased again last year, according to the results of a provincial survey.
Men accused of defaming Edmonton mayor deny allegations in lawsuit
Three people facing a defamation lawsuit from Edmonton Mayor Amarjeet Sohi are denying that they repeated false statements about him to damage his reputation.
Volunteer Alberta stewards still monitoring natural areas years after government program faded
Nature lovers in Alberta say they are continuing to act as volunteer guardians of natural areas, even though a government-run stewardship program that used to formally recognize their efforts has all but disappeared in recent years.
Alberta school division lays off 46 educational assistants, blames federal funding delay
An association that represents public school boards in Alberta says federal funding delays are putting the education of Indigenous children at risk and have already led to the layoffs of dozens of educational assistants in central Alberta.