Phil Heidenreich

2 days ago | globalnews.ca | Phil Heidenreich

The family of a 33-year-old man and a 73-year-old woman who were killed in a crash on a central Alberta highway last month is pleading for people to drive safely, especially ahead of a long weekend that is typically a busy one on provincial roads. "If you're going to hop behind the wheel this weekend, please ... use your head," Lawrence Junior Konchinew told Global News on Tuesday.

1 week ago | globalnews.ca | Phil Heidenreich

A wildfire situation in Sturgeon County that has already forced dozens of people northeast of Edmonton to flee their homes is expected to continue to be a challenge for firefighters on Wednesday with temperatures projected to reach the high 20s in the region. “We do expect that we will see some significant fire activity,” Chad Moore, Sturgeon County’s fire chief, told reporters at a news conference held via video call on Wednesday morning.

2 weeks ago | globalnews.ca | Phil Heidenreich

A wildfire burning in the vicinity of Fort St. John, B.C., has impacted people trying to take flights in and out of the city, according to WestJet. “The airspace within five nautical miles of the airport has been restricted to firefighting aircraft activity only,” a spokesperson for the airline told Global News in an email on Friday. “We are working with local authorities to assess our operations. “Impacted guests have been notified and are being re-accommodated to the best of our ability.

2 weeks ago | globalnews.ca | Phil Heidenreich

A gregarious young Edmonton hockey fan is getting attention on social media for creating extremely extroverted videos aimed at hyping up hardcore Edmonton Oilers supporters during the NHL playoffs through humour, song and dance.

2 weeks ago | globalnews.ca | Phil Heidenreich

Premier Danielle Smith is calling for Prime Minster Mark Carney to “reset the relationship between Ottawa and Alberta” after Monday’s federal election. Global News has projected the Liberals will form a minority government, though the total seat count is not yet known as some ridings still have votes to be counted.