A Monday zoning hearing at city council impacting the Strathcona area of Ritchie was dominated by debate on a forthcoming social agency’s potential overdose prevention site.

Edmonton’s mayor has unveiled a multi-billion dollar wish list – including money for affordable housing, hydrogen buses and upgrades to Commonwealth Stadium – as Alberta works on a new budget.

Police closed part of 99 Street to investigate a car crash where a 67-year-old woman had a fatal medical episode Monday afternoon.

William Huget worked for 30 years as an advanced care paramedic, helping Albertans on their worst days. Now that he has terminal cancer, he’s graciously accepting support in an effort to stay at home with his wife for as long as possible.

Edmonton police say a “self-appointed spiritual leader” has been charged with sexual assault, and investigators believe there may be additional victims.