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Edmonton student's app gets people 'off the couch' and exploring the globe
10+ hour, 34+ min ago (401+ words) "So many apps want to keep you just at home on the phone. This is about being a bit more active" When I call Edmonton accounting student Kyle Bauder, he's busy loading a handful of "missions" for the island nation…...
Proposed northern Alberta AI data centre raises concerns over power demand and water use
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (935+ words) The 650-megawatt natural gas power plant is proposed for northeast of Peace River and is highlighting broader environmental concerns about Alberta's rapidly expanding AI data centre industry. A proposed natural gas-fired power plant northeast of Peace River is drawing attention…...
Police warn businesses about fraudster connected to fake cellphone contracts
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (165+ words) Edmonton police are searching for a man charged in connection with nearly 100 fraudulent cellphone contracts and are warning local businesses to be cautious. EPS investigators say the man opened 70 small business accounts and obtained 143 new Apple phones across 97 separate incidents,…...
Three people charged in Kijiji, Facebook Marketplace thefts in Edmonton: EPS
3+ mon, 5+ day ago (534+ words) If you are buying or selling items on online platforms, remember to put your safety first and trust your instincts. If something feels off at any point, it probably is and it's best to abandon the transaction" Two men and…...
Cellphone tower south of Edmonton vandalized, RCMP investigating
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (219+ words) "We're not sure if this was an attempted (copper-wire theft) or a deliberate act of mischief" A cellphone tower southeast of Edmonton was severely damaged on Sunday, causing roughly $800, 000 in damages. According to RCMP, just after midnight on Dec. 21, officers…...
'Bigger than it's ever been': Safety at risk after copper wire stolen in Alberta
11+ mon, 6+ day ago (1049+ words) Scaling bridges, climbing towers, going down locked manholes, going into locked pedestals. They're wearing high-vis clothing. They try to look legitimate." The global trend of copper theft is hitting Edmonton hard and putting the public and public infrastructure at risk....