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Edmonton police say a two-year-old girl who was the subject of a provincewide Amber Alert has been found safe and the incident is considered non-criminal.

The Amber Alert was issued at approximately 5 p.m. on Aug. 16, 2025, after the disappearance of a two-year-old girl from the area of 106 Street and 31 Avenue in Edmonton.

It was reported to police that an adult male had left the area with the girl at around 4 p.m. in a 2018 Toyota Tundra. Initial information led police to believe the child may have been in danger.

Team Alberta’s men’s baseball ended its Canada Summer Games on a high note, defeating Manitoba 4–0 to secure fifth place.

Lacombe’s Zach MacDonald, who plays first base, drove in the winning run.

For him, representing Alberta was an unforgettable experience.

“This has been a surreal experience. To be here at the Canada Summer Games in St. John’s, wearing Alberta across my chest, means the world to me,” MacDonald said.

The Edmonton Police Service has cancelled a provincewide Amber Alert after a two-year-old girl was located safe.

Police said the alert, which was issued at 4:57 p.m. on Aug. 16, 2025, was cancelled at 5:32 p.m.

In the cancellation advisory, officials said: “The Edmonton Police Service is cancelling an Amber Alert. The child has been located.”

The Edmonton Police Service has cancelled an Amber Alert after a two-year-old girl was located safe.

Police said the alert, issued at 4:57 p.m. Saturday, was cancelled at 5:32 p.m.

In the cancellation advisory, officials said: “The Edmonton Police Service is cancelling an Amber Alert. The child has been located.”

In a news release later in the evening, EPS said: “Upon further investigation, police believe that the incident is non-criminal. As such, there are no charges pending against the adult male.”

Sylvan Lake residents are invited to come together for a weekend of community spirit, fun, and a little spring cleaning this weekend. (August 16/17)

Neighbour Day – Sunday, August 17

Mayor Megan Hanson has officially proclaimed this Sunday (August 17) as "Neighbour Day" in Sylvan Lake.

The celebration will take place from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Health and Wellness Healing Hub, offering an afternoon of family-friendly activities and connection.

Drivers in Innisfail may face a detour this afternoon on main street.

A temporary road closure will be in effect on 50th Street between 50th Avenue and 49th Avenue from 1:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. for the Innisfail Rotary Club’s Feast on Main.

Passengers around the world are feeling the effects after the union representing more than 10,000 flight attendants with Air Canada announced its members were walking off the job after it was unable to reach an eleventh hour deal with the airline.

The strike officially began just before 1 a.m. ET on Saturday.

Keelin Pringnitz and her family, from Ottawa, were returning from a European vacation, but were left stranded after flights were cancelled.

A meeting between Canada Post and the union representing 55,000 postal workers has been delayed until next week due to the availability of federal mediators, the company says.

The two sides, which were set to meet Friday, will now meet on Aug. 20.

It's been two weeks since members of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers rejected the employers' latest offers in a majority vote.

After more than a year and a half of negotiations, the two sides met with federal mediators earlier this week before agreeing to meet with each other.

The Sylvan Lake Gulls fell 10–7 to the Regina Red Sox Friday night (August 15), setting up a winner-take-all Game 3 for the Western Canadian Baseball League championship.

For seven innings, the game remained close, with both teams trading runs and Sylvan Lake holding a 6–4 lead after a scoreless eighth.

But the Red Sox broke things open in the ninth inning, bringing in six runs.

The Gulls managed only one in reply, sealing Regina’s victory and tying the series at one game apiece.

The 2025 Business of the Year Awards will take place Oct. 15 at the Red Deer Polytechnic Arts Centre. The event will celebrate businesses that demonstrate innovation, resilience and leadership in Central Alberta.