Madeline Smith

Reporter

Madeline Smith is a reporter with CBC Edmonton, covering business and technology. She was previously a health reporter for the Edmonton Journal and a city hall reporter for the Calgary Herald and StarMetro Calgary. She received a World Press Freedom Canada citation of merit in 2021 for an investigation into Calgary city council expense claims. You can reach her at [email protected].

Latest from Madeline Smith

Charges stayed against 3 former Edmonton peace officers accused in holding-cell death

A trio of former peace officers was scheduled for a trial to begin in November, but the Alberta Crown Prosecution Service says additional medical disclosure led to a decision not to proceed with the case.

Edmonton police officer charged with assault in incident at downtown LRT station

Det. Michael Bates, who has been with the force 17 years, has been charged after an 'on-duty incident' at the Corona LRT station.

18-year-old sentenced to probation in Edmonton high school stabbing case

Court heard that the young man, who pleaded guilty to accessory after the fact to an assault with a weapon, gave a ride to another teen involved in the case, but didn't directly participate in the group attack.

Dale McFee to retire as chief of Edmonton Police Service

Edmonton police Chief Dale McFee plans to retire in February, after spending the past six years in charge of the city's police force, the Edmonton police commission said Thursday.

Edmonton man handed 14-year prison term for online targeting, sexual exploitation of girls

Imesh Ratnayake, 23, pleaded guilty to 11 criminal charges in August, admitting that over nearly three years, he committed sexual offences against eight girls between the ages of 11 and 16.

Teen pleads guilty to lesser offence before Edmonton high schooler manslaughter trial

Three teenage boys were set to go to a jury trial together, but one entered a guilty plea, leaving two now set to be tried by judge alone.

Edmonton retailers look for contingency plans ahead of possible Canada Post strike

Small businesses are keeping a close eye on the possibility of job action as they stock their shelves for Black Friday and holiday shopping.

Camrose Casino owner in receivership, but plan to relocate to Edmonton remains

Mayfield Investments was put into receivership two weeks after the application to relocate the Camrose Casino was approved. But a deal is already in place to sell the casino's gaming licence to another company, Capital City Casinos Ltd., for $5.5 million.

Alberta government fires AIMCo board, four top executives, in 'reset' for pension fund manager

The province says the move comes "after years of AIMCo consistently failing to meet its mandated benchmark returns." For now, Finance Minister Nate Horner has been appointed the AIMCo board's sole director and chair. Senior public servant Ray Gilmour has been appointed interim CEO.

2 girls accused in Edmonton LRT assault plead guilty

Both girls were 12 when they were arrested in November 2023, after an attack at Coliseum station where a 55-year-old woman was hospitalized with serious facial and head injuries.