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Edmonton's rail crossings are under scrutiny after 37 accidents in 2025, and emergency rooms are facing a crisis with record-long waits. Parks Canada is fighting white-nose syndrome to save Alberta bats, while the Oilers finalize a deal with Connor Murphy.

Edmonton police are seeking public help to locate a suspect linked to a May robbery at a Kingsway vape store involving bear spray. The Edmonton Elks secured a 32-29 overtime win over the Alouettes with Justin Rankin’s 179 rushing yards and Cody Fajardo’s leadership.

Edmonton police charge two teenagers with Facebook Marketplace robberies, raising concerns about digital crime in the city. The city also takes over the southeast Valley Line from TransEd, sparking questions about the financial and operational impact of the 30-year contract end.

Edmonton council faces backlash over an infill development plan sparking tensions in west-end neighborhoods, while a crane operator is missing after a crash in Grand Prairie. The RCMP and Edmonton police commission also addressed rising use-of-force incidents and new bail rules targeting organized crime.

Edmonton: A 300-ton crane crashed into a river in Northern Alberta, trapping a worker and prompting rescue efforts, while severe storms damaged southern Alberta and led to park closures in Banff. City leaders face backlash over a coal mining referendum, with Premier Danielle Smith accused of treason by First Nations chiefs.

Edmonton: A 11-year-old boy died from suspected drowning at Echo Dale Regional Park in Medicine Hat, prompting warnings about water safety. Edmonton’s mayor faced criticism for blaming the province over photo radar removal, while a new dementia-friendly picture book by a local writer offers hope for seniors.

Edmonton's Local Wire update covers a child abuse trial involving a basement bathroom, Alberta separatist tensions in Taber over a controversial billboard, and a retired police officer sentenced for leaking confidential information. Calgary police also seek public help in an extortion case targeting the South Asian community.

Edmonton: Four students are hospitalized after a school bus crash on Yellowhead Trail, sparking concerns over transportation safety. A controversial pro-separation billboard in an Alberta town remains up despite its removal deadline, sparking debate over local sentiment and political messaging.

Edmonton's Local Wire update covers a school bus crash on Yellowhead Trail injuring four students, a shooting investigation in Shonsee, and Alberta NDP MLA resignations. The episode also discusses Premier Danielle Smith's disability benefits changes and the upcoming Alberta referendum on separation from Canada.

Edmonton's Local Wire update covers a school bus crash on Yellowhead Trail leaving four students hospitalized, rising speeding violations after photo radar removal, and Alberta's plan to analyze leaving Canada with the University of Calgary leading the financial analysis. The episode also mentions the closure of Calgary’s supervised drug consumption site and new Edmonton Police Service graduates.