Court of Queen's Bench Justice Denny Thomas says during a hearing in Edmonton that he will rule on a mistrial application from lawyers for convicted murderer Travis Vader on Oct. 31.

Chief Rod Knecht says he would welcome an independent review of his leadership after 80 per cent of Edmonton police officers who responded to a union survey agreed they work in "a toxic culture of blame and fear."

Two Edmonton police officers accused of using excessive force during a drug bust six years ago have been cleared following a disciplinary hearing.

An Edmonton police officer who killed an armed man who shot his partner during a traffic stop was cleared Monday by an investigating agency.

An Edmonton veterinarian is facing animal abuse charges in relation to a series of incidents involving dogs over a nine-month period.

The "beast" wildfire burning out of control around Fort McMurray will be pushed east today, spurred by high winds, and is expected to encroach on major oilsands facilities owned by Suncor and Syncrude, officials say.

The number of newly built but unsold homes in Edmonton has reached an all-time high.