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The southeast leg of Edmonton’s Valley Line LRT is getting a new operator, decades before the current contract is supposed to end. The city says the switch from P3 operator TransEd to the in-house Edmonton Transit Service will save taxpayers money, but as Erik Bay tells us, officials aren’t saying how much.

Edmonton police said a Tesla was headed north on 66 Street Tuesday afternoon, when it turned on a red light in front of the Valley Line LRT, causing the train to hit the car — which caught fire. As Jasmine King reports, that shut down traffic on the busy Whitemud Drive overpass.

The Edmonton Transit Service taking over operating the Valley Line LRT from TransEd decades earlier than agreed upon. The Clifton multi-million dollar condominiums being highlights a growing interest in Edmonton’s luxury real estate. Mike Babcock may become the Edmonton Oilers’ next head coach.

The original Harbin Gate in Edmonton’s Chinatown was dismantled in 2017 for construction of the Valley Line LRT. Now, the city, along with community organizations, is constructing a new gate to hang over 97 Street where it intersects with Jasper Avenue. Construction is underway and expected to be completed in 2027. Katherine Ludwig reports.

A stretch of 102 Avenue in downtown Edmonton will be closed for the rest of the year to accommodate the Valley Line LRT construction. This has left businesses along the road concerned about the impacts. Gates Guarin has the story.

A major infrastructure project surrounding the Valley Line LRT will enter a critical phase in Edmonton’s downtown core. Upcoming work will lead to the temporary closure of 102nd Avenue to vehicle traffic between 107 and 102 streets for the entire 2026 construction season. Po Sun with the City of Edmonton and Peter Schening with Marigold...

AMA has launched a public education campaign aimed at reducing the number of collisions between vehicles and the Valley Line LRT. Since the line opened in November 2023, there’s been 31 crashes with drivers. Sarah Ryan reports.

The final phase of this year’s Valley Line West LRT construction is wrapping up. Roadwork is winding down and some major streets are back up and running. As Kabi Moulitharan reports, it’s a much-needed break for restaurants trying to make up for losses

Changes may be coming to the Edmonton Valley Zoo. The facility has released a plan that includes a lot of updates, upgrades, with new exhibits and wildlife. Zookeepers say it’s to meet conservation standards and elevate the experience for both the animals and visitors. Kabi Moulitharan explains.

Once again, the Edmonton Valley Zoo is filled with twinkling lights and beautiful displays — for the annual Zoominscense event. Guests can enjoy the dazzling displays… While taking in festive activities and experience the zoo after dark. Kristen Tollovsen from the Valley Zoo Development Society shared details with Global News Morning Edmonton.

The price of gasoline in Edmonton drops to a dollar a litre — thrilling for drivers but worrying to the province’s bottom line. Accelerated construction for the Valley Line West LRT wraps up for the year. The Edmonton International Airport is beginning to upgrade its security scanners as holiday travel begins. A west Edmonton Men’s...

Lots of promises were made after the last major flooding in the Fraser Valley four years ago. But as Travis Prasad reports, local mayors say the federal government has failed to follow through on those pledges.

According to the City of Edmonton and Marigold Infrastructure Partners, the completion of the elevated guideway for the west leg of the Valley Line LRT is a major milestone. Kabi Moulitharan explains.

Valley Line LRT construction will soon be shutting down some downtown Edmonton bike lanes. So, the city says it will move those lanes to another road for the next couple of years. Jasmine King has reaction to the move from those in the area.

Questions are being raised about the amount of force used during an Edmonton Police Service arrest. Alberta parents are thankful there’s been progress on talks between teachers and the province. Coinciding Canada Post and teacher labour action is affecting local businesses. Some downtown bike lanes are moving because of Valley Line LRT construction.

Valley Line west construction and road rehabilitation in west Edmonton’s Meadowlark and Glenwood areas is causing traffic headaches for parents and students trying to get to school in the area. Kabi Moulitharan reports.

The Valley Line West LRT construction isn’t just a challenge for drivers. There are concerns around accessibility for people with disabilities trying to maneuver around the roadblocks. As Kabi Moulitharan explains, upcoming changes will make it a lot harder for them to get around.

The Pickett Fire in Napa County, Calif., has grown to more than 10 square miles (26 square kilometres) and was 11 per cent contained as of early Sunday, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. About 190 people were ordered to leave their homes, while another 360 were under evacuation warnings as...

An Alberta judge has ruled to uphold a review of a proposed separatist question. The decision comes after a motion was made to strike the review and move forward. Sarah Komadina has more. Plus, the Valley Line West LRT construction is proving to be a challenge for more than just drivers. Concerns are being raised...

There’s a brand-new mural to check out on Whyte Avenue. The public art installation was created by a local artist – bringing colour and new life to one of Old Strathcona’s iconic alleys.