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Oilers' Leon Draisaitl takes leave of absence for family illness

The Edmonton Oilers will forge ahead with three goalies on their NHL roster, but will be without superstar Leon Draisaitl in the short term, the team announced on Saturday. Draisaitl...

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Jarry shines, Edmonton Oilers thump struggling Vancouver Canucks 6-0

Tristan Jarry stopped all 31 shots he faced for his first shutout in an Oilers jersey as Edmonton trounced the beleaguered Canucks 6-0 in Vancouver on Saturday. The victory marked Jarry’s...

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Patients from poorer neighborhoods at greater risk of post-surgery death

Patients from disadvantaged neighborhoods are at greater risk of dying within 30 days of elective surgery than those from wealthier neighborhoods, according to a cohort study of more than one million patients...

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Oilers' Leon Draisaitl taking brief leave of absence to attend to a family illness

Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl is taking a brief leave of absence to attend to a family illness in Germany. The NHL team said in a statement that the 30-year-old star is expected to return...

January 17, 2026 2:04 pm MST MST

Alberta approved sale of 10,600 acres to foreign owners in 2025

Every year, the Alberta government allows a number of exemptions to its rule that foreign citizens or corporations cannot own more than 20 acres of land in the province.

January 17, 2026 11:54 am MST MST

Edmonton residential parking ban resumes Saturday evening

The City of Edmonton said it will resume the parking ban on Saturday night to expedite its snow clearing operations and to end Phase 2 residential parking ban by Jan. 23. The pause on parking ban will...

January 17, 2026 7:42 am MST MST

Edmonton police investigate suspicious death of 51-year-old man

Edmonton police are investigating 2026's first suspicious death after a 51-year-old man was found dead in northeast Edmonton, Friday. Police said they responded to a 911 call at 9:30 a.m. at a residence,...

January 16, 2026 4:34 pm MST MST

Edmonton firefighters warn lithium-ion battery risks after downtown fire caused by e-bike

Edmonton Fire Rescue Services (EFRS) is warning the public of the dangers of lithium-ion batteries after a downtown apartment fire Wednesday. EFRS says the batteries, which are increasingly popular...

January 17, 2026 7:53 am MST MST

Sorokin's 35-save shutout leads Islanders to 1-0 win over Oilers

Ilya Sorokin recorded a 35-save shutout as the New York Islanders narrowly got past the Edmonton Oilers 1-0 on Thursday. Anthony Duclair scored for the Islanders (26-16-5), who have won four...

January 16, 2026 8:47 am MST MST

Sorokin's 35-save shutout leads Islanders to 1-0 win over Oilers

Ilya Sorokin recorded a 35-save shutout as the New York Islanders narrowly got past the Edmonton Oilers 1-0 on Thursday. Anthony Duclair scored for the Islanders (26-16-5), who have won four...

January 15, 2026 9:53 pm MST MST