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Edmonton faces heavy rain with up to 100 mm of precipitation expected through Wednesday, raising flood risks and prompting safety alerts. Two men were convicted of murder in a random roadside shooting near Calgary, while Edmonton’s birding scene grows as young enthusiasts embrace the hobby.

Edmonton's public safety faces scrutiny after Marigold Infrastructure Partners Inc. was fined $120,000 for a 2023 worker injury on the Valley Line West LRT project, while Calgary jurors deliberate on a 2024 highway shooting case. City leaders also face backlash over a controversial non-binding separatist referendum amid rising living costs.

Edmonton police arrested 88 wanted offenders in a major operation targeting violent crimes and organized activity. Bear sightings have risen in backcountry areas, prompting warnings for hikers and campers.

Edmonton police secure historic manslaughter conviction in 2023 shooting case involving a semi-automatic rifle, while Weyerhaeuser faces $355,000 fine after worker death in Grande Prairie. A stepmother convicted of murdering her 6-year-old stepdaughter in 2011 is granted temporary prison absences, angering the victim’s family.

Edmonton's Zebra Centre launches a new therapy dog program to support traumatized children, while residents face construction delays in southwest Edmonton and a contentious bike-lane petition. The city also advances clean energy with a hydrogen project and hosts Alberta premiers to address separatism and economic concerns.

Edmonton faces a major decision on the demolition of the historic High Level Bridge while police seek help identifying a suspect in a Garneau neighborhood arson. A tragic dog attack in Summerside has led to criminal charges against Crystal MacDonald, and the Oilers are close to signing Russian forward Maxim Berezkin.

Edmonton's Local Wire update covers a Calgary police officer cleared of wrongdoing after a dog bite incident, Edmonton's push for transparency in extreme weather data, and political tensions over a controversial UCP referendum question. The episode also touches on the Oilers' coaching search and Jaxon Pisani's Memorial Cup participation.

Edmonton's Local Wire update covers a patient death at Royal Alexandra Hospital, RCMP search for an armed man in High Prairie, and Oilers' coaching changes and street renaming debate. Key topics include hospital delays, RCMP investigation, and Oilers' strategy shift.

Edmonton police arrested two people and seized a loaded shotgun in Hinton after a series of thefts, while a patient died at an Alberta hospital amid ongoing health-care delays. Premier Danielle Smith faces criticism over her appeal of a separatism petition, and Calgary police charged five men in an extortion case involving an Edmonton kidnapping.

Edmonton police are investigating a Chestermere man charged with 100 fraudulent cellphone contracts, while a wildfire near Sundre forces evacuations. Alberta lawmakers debate auto insurance reforms and separatism funding amid ongoing public safety and weather alerts.

Edmonton police confirmed a shooting at a North Hill Co-Op store and a Tesla-LRT collision on the Valley Line, raising concerns about public safety and road vigilance. The city also announced plans to modernize its bus fleet, while Strathcona County approved a tax hike for expanded emergency services and the Mikisew Cree First Nation filed a lawsuit against Alberta and federal governments over health impacts from industrial activity.

Edmonton: A serious assault at a St. Albert mosque led to an aggravated assault charge, while a Lethbridge man faces sexual assault charges with potential more victims. Alberta also faces scrutiny over its out-of-country health care funding policy after a resident’s disability claim sparked debate.

Edmonton grapples with grassfires in Jan Reimer Park and a violent attack at a St. Albert mosque, while Lethbridge police charge a man in a sexual assault case. Alberta’s government also faces criticism over expanding MLA benefits and Bill 28’s impact on local democracy.