Community groups not yet part of arena benefit talks

A non-profit group in Edmonton's inner city is worried neither the city nor the Katz Group have approached them about a community benefits agreement which would provide jobs, training and housing assistance to residents of the area.
Dustin Paxton guilty of aggravated and sexual assault

Dustin Paxton has been found guilty in a Calgary courtroom of aggravated and sexual assault against his former business partner and roommate, but not of unlawful confinement.
Minister unhappy with $7,000 school video

Education Minister Thomas Lukaszuk is unhappy with Holy Family Catholic School Division for spending $7,000 on a video highlighting problems at its school in Grimshaw.
Leafs outlast Oilers for 3rd straight victory

Mikhail Grabovski pulled his team out of an early hole by assisting on the first two goals Monday and the Maple Leafs went on to beat the Edmonton Oilers 6-3.
Family pleads for return of mementos from baby’s funeral

The family of four-month-old Zaria McCall is asking for the return of mementos from her funeral.
Cause sought in Fort McMurray apartment complex fire

Firefighters in Fort McMurray are dousing hot spots Monday after a fire at an apartment complex.
Sinopec lobbies top court in oilsands death case

A Chinese state-owned corporation wants the Supreme Court of Canada to overturn a ruling that would force it to stand trial in the deaths of two oilsands workers.
LRT homicide victim once ran innovative youth program

The woman shot to death at an LRT station in 2010 ran an award-winning restorative justice program for youth when she was 15-years-old and homeless.
Man arrested in lunchroom thefts

A 49-year-old man has been arrested in a number of recent lunchtime thefts from businesses in west Edmonton industrial parks.
Alberta NDP to battle power bills, school closures, in spring session

Alberta's NDP says it plans to hold the government's feet to the fire on high power bills during the spring legislature sitting.