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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.
Researchers share insights, strategies to address homelessness among post-secondary students
A team of Canadian researchers studying homelessness among post-secondary students says more could be done to support struggling students.
Alberta police watchdog clears Edmonton officers involved in 2022 double fatal shooting
Edmonton police officers involved in the fatal shootings of two people, including an innocent bystander, were "lawfully placed and acting in the execution of their duties," according to Alberta's police watchdog.
Review finds University of Alberta had legal authority to clear pro-Palestinian encampment
A retired judge who reviewed the University of Alberta’s decision to have police clear a pro-Palestinian encampment earlier this year has determined the school had the legal authority to do so but could have responded differently.
Family members sue Alberta government and company over 15-year-old's death in group home
Three family members are suing the Alberta government and a company that operates an Edmonton group home, alleging both failed to take steps to prevent the suicide of 15-year-old Noah Gitsel.