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Contact insurers as soon as possible after damage to buildings from rain, water: industry representative

It’s a scene that played out at several buildings across Edmonton and area: heavy rain in recent days that led to leaks in the roof and water damage inside a south-side church.

Edmonton’s on track for its wettest June on record

If it feels like you’ve never seen a June with this much rain, you’re right.

Screening upgrades at Edmonton airport expected to shorten security line times

The city’s airport is gearing up for a busy time of year. And the Edmonton International Airport has recently brought in new equipment to help make getting through security lines faster.

Multiple communities bracing for flooding, system backups around Edmonton

Rain is causing overland flooding or stressing municipal water systems throughout the capital region.

Oilers sign defenceman Murphy to 5-year deal worth $4.1M per season

The Edmonton Oilers have retained another pending unrestricted free agent.

Here’s how much rain fell this past weekend in Alberta

Heavy rain over the June 20-21 weekend produced more than a month’s worth of rainfall for Edmonton.

Rain moves out as a short-lived dry spell settles in

This is already the second-wettest June on record for Edmonton and it looks like there’s more rain coming next weekend.

Edmonton mayor urging residents to conserve water amid heavy rainfall, wet forecast

The mayor of Alberta’s capital city is calling for residents to keep their water use to a minimum as the city grapples with the impact of heavy rain and braces for more to come.

Parks Canada working to curb spread of deadly white-nose syndrome in Alberta bats

Parks Canada crews are at work in Alberta’s bat caves, spreading a blend of bacteria to try to save the flying night mammals from a deadly, and accelerating, fungal infection.

Wastewater systems overflowing in several regions outside Edmonton due to rainfall

Alberta Emergency Alert has issued an overland flow advisory to three regions outside Edmonton due to heavy rain in the last 24 hours.

Edmonton Father’s Day Car Show dazzles for 23rd year

Despite the pouring rain in the city, many braved the weather to see some unique cars at the annual Edmonton Father’s Day Car Show.

‘Preventable’: Red Deer resident dead after alleged fatal DUI crash

A Calgary man is facing two charges after a fatal collision in Lacombe County in May.

More than 600 calls made to EPCOR due to flooding in Edmonton

With the rainfall warning over parts of Edmonton and the surrounding area, EPCOR says it received more than 600 calls for concerns of pooling and flooding.

Fort McMurray student wins $70K scholarship for bringing STEM lessons to rural communities

A graduating student at Fort McMurray’s Westwood Community High School has won a prestigious $70,000 scholarship for his efforts in making science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) programs accessible to rural communities.

Oilers re-sign Jason Dickinson to a 5-year, $20 million contract

The Edmonton Oilers re-signed Jason Dickinson to a five-year contract worth $20 million on Sunday, preventing the defensive-minded center from testing the free agent market.