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Albertans mourn death of Pope Francis, honour his legacy of reconciliation

Albertans mourned the death of Pope Francis on Monday, recalling memories of his recent trip to the province and celebrating his historic apology for residential schools. The 88-year-old head of the...

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University of Alberta Hospital honours organ donors

The University of Alberta Hospital in Edmonton is now flying a new flag honouring the sacrifice made by over 300 Albertans who donated organs and skin tissue to save the lives of others in 2024, and the...

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Edmonton Fringe Festival's porta-potty fundraising campaign flushed with donors

One of North America’s largest Fringe festivals says a new fundraising campaign that lets donors "adopt" and then name a portable toilet has helped prevent the event from getting dumped. The executive...

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Oilers look different from last year's playoffs, but they aim to repeat against L.A. Kings

The Edmonton Oilers were supposed to be like the Florida Panthers. Get to the Stanley Cup one year, win it the next. Then the Dylan Holloway/Philip Broberg offer sheets came along. Then Ryan McLeod...

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Oilers playoff run sparks business boom and community spirit in Edmonton

With the Edmonton Oilers back in the playoffs, fans aren’t the only ones feeling the excitement—restaurants and bars are buzzing with energy and business. “Obviously it makes us busier,” said...

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As Canadians head to advance polls, Edmontonians share top election issues

The majority of voters CityNews spoke with cited jobs and the rising cost of living as their top concerns. “We need real jobs. We need a government committed to ensuring every Canadian can pay their...

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St. Albert man dead after shooting north of Edmonton

RCMP say a St. Albert man is dead after a shooting north of Edmonton early Friday morning, and police are investigating his death as a homicide. Officers were called to the Morinville Estates Manufactured...

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'Profound loss': Many show support after fire ravages Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village

Alberta's Ukrainian community is expressing grief and support after a fire rampaged through the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village.
Anthony Henday reopened near Sherwood Park as grass fire deemed under control

Alberta RCMP says Anthony Henday Drive has been reopened after it was closed for a couple of hours Saturday afternoon, due to a grass fire between Edmonton and Sherwood Park. Mounties say they were...
Alberta's Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village visitor buildings lost to grass fire

After a grass fire spread to the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village Friday, the Alberta government says the Visitor Centre buildings were lost.