Emma Zhao

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Emma Zhao is a reporter with CBC Edmonton. She recently graduated from Carleton University. You can reach her at [email protected].

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City policy could keep some Cold Lake, Alta., minor hockey players off ice, league says

Some minor hockey officials in Cold Lake, Alta., are worried players in non-profit leagues could lose ice time, after the city changed how it prioritizes ice sporting events to try to generate more revenue for local businesses.

New Camrose high school ready to go — but no road leads to it

Construction on a new Catholic high school in the central Alberta city has finished well ahead of its planned September opening, but an unresolved dispute has left the building without utilities and paved access.

Rossdale residents raise concerns about proposed highrise development beside river

Rossdale is the site of a proposed development from Dub Architects. However, some residents are worried the highrise might not be right for the neighbourhood.

Report recommends more peace officer presence at Edmonton transit stations

A new city report recommends reallocating resources from security guard services to increased peace officer presence, to address safety concerns on public transportation.

Alberta nurses reach tentative 4-year agreement with province

The union that represents more than 30,000 nurses in Alberta has reached a four-year tentative agreement with the province after six weeks of formal mediation.

Looking to rent in Edmonton? Beware of scams, experts say

Police and experts are encouraging Edmontonians to be hypervigilant when looking for places to rent as scams becoming more sophisticated.

Police investigating 2 deaths within 2 days at Edmonton Remand Centre

Within the span of two days, two inmates died at the Edmonton Remand Centre.

The province is considering changes to its MAID program — and wants help from Albertans

Some say major changes to the province's current medical assistance in dying model, could put up barriers for vulnerable Albertans who want this treatment.

The University of Alberta is implementing a hiring freeze. Here's what it could mean for students

The U of A will introduce a hiring freeze in the new year to address budget and funding constraints. Some say students will suffer the most.

Parkland County to roll out new fire cost recovery plan in the new year

On Jan. 1, Parkland County will implement a new fire cost recovery plan, aimed at holding individuals accountable for fires that get out of hand. The county's fire chief says similar policies are in place in the Edmonton area.