A wildfire rages north of Edmonton following an ATV fire, while a landmark $9.5M settlement is awarded to female firefighters in Leduc over harassment claims.
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Edmonton, City, News, Alberta, Canada
Week of May 5 – May 11, 2025
From raging wildfires to bold urban projects, Edmonton finds itself at a crossroads this week.
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Edmonton and Alberta faced a turbulent week marked by wildfires triggering evacuations, intense debates over unity and separatism, and local emergencies. Yet, significant achievements—including a landmark settlement for female firefighters and new urban development initiatives—highlight the region's resilience and evolving growth.
Edmonton experienced a day of high-tension debates on provincial unity amid separatism and teacher contract struggles, alongside a wildfire-triggered evacuation and emerging buzz over an upcoming international summit.
calgary.citynews.ca · calgary.citynews.ca · edmonton.citynews.ca · halifax.citynews.ca · calgary.citynews.caAmid growing talk of separating from Canada, Albertans engage in a spirited debate over regional pride and the future of national unity.
bridgecitynews.caAlberta leaders push a sovereignty referendum amid separation debates while Edmonton handles local emergencies—a three-alarm apartment fire, wildfire evacuees returning home, and a youth incident keep the city on alert.
calgary.citynews.ca · calgary.citynews.ca · edmonton.citynews.ca · edmonton.citynews.ca · edmonton.citynews.caToday, Edmonton sees bold proposals with a new downtown entertainment district and veteran housing project opening while local leaders caution against separatism. Police intervene in wildfire sprinkler tampering and a poll hints at rising secession sentiments.
edmonton.taproot.news · calgary.citynews.ca · edmonton.citynews.ca · calgary.citynews.ca · edmonton.citynews.caEdmonton emerged as the second most affordable Canadian city for home buyers and renters, highlighting its growing appeal to newcomers.
edmonton.citynews.caAlberta sees heated debates on separation amid a fatal skydiving accident in Edmonton. Community voices clash over secession ideas while the tragedy casts a somber tone.
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