Latest from Emily Rae Pasiuk
The Canada Post strike is over but some rural Alberta communities are still feeling the effects
During the Canada Post strike, some people in rural communities had long waits for cheques, baby formula, and medication.
Edmonton firefighters awarded retroactive 5-year deal with the city after arbitration
Firefighters in Edmonton have been awarded a retroactive deal with the city after five years without a contract. The contract that was just awarded expired at the end of 2023, so firefighters and the city are expected to begin bargaining again soon.
CBC Explains
What ever happened to Alberta's massive airport solar project in Edmonton?
Set to be completed in 2022, the 253-hectare, 120-megawatt solar farm on what is now a canola field on the west side of the airport lands was touted as one of the largest at an airport anywhere in the world.
Stollery Children's Hospital may have to pause some admissions due to lack of staff
In an emailed statement, Alberta Health Services said that the Stollery will have gaps for three nights as physician shifts go unfilled, but added it is trying to fill the shifts.
Low-income Edmontonians being squeezed out of highly pressurized rental market: report
Despite increased supply, low-income residents in Edmonton had a hard time finding affordable rentals, according to the latest annual report from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation.
'Accident-chasers' prompt warning to Alberta drivers about towing scams
"These accident-chasers swoop in uninvited, they apply pressure tactics, and ultimately leave motorists facing huge fees," Jeff Kasbrick, vice-president of advocacy and operations at the Alberta Motor Association, said at a news conference Monday.
Slain Edmonton security guard remembered as generous, selfless
More than 250 people poured into a funeral home on Sunday to honour the life of slain security guard, 20-year-old Harshandeep Singh.
Why celebrity investor Kevin O'Leary is proposing a massive AI data centre in northern Alberta
Celebrity investor Kevin O'Leary says he is planning to bankroll and build what he says will be the world's largest artificial intelligence data centre.
Why some food banks are ditching hampers and embracing client choice
More and more Albertans are turning to food banks to survive, as they continue to feel squeezed by the rising cost of living. Now, some of those organizations are taking a different approach to helping their clients.
Weather
Here's how — and why — Alberta's big temperature swing is happening
Alberta is experiencing a little case of winter weather whiplash this week and competing air masses are to blame.