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Edmonton’s Alberta Avenue Business Association looking for $100k loan to improve snow removal

Frustration with Edmonton’s snow removal continues, and like so many neighbourhoods, windrows that can be seen along Alberta Avenue are causing concern. “You try to cross the streets, and every...

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Charges laid in fatal collision that killed 9-year-old girl southeast of Edmonton

Alberta RCMP say charges have been laid in connection to a fatal collision that killed a nine-year-old girl in March 2025. Mounties responded to a collision on Mar. 28, 2025, at the intersection of...

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Alberta granted expanded liquor license for 2026 Winter Olympics

Albertans will be able to cheer on Canada with their beverage of choice -- at almost any time -- during the 2026 Olympic Winter Games.

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Edmonton MP McPherson slams Alberta UCP during federal NDP leadership run

Federal NDP MP Heather McPherson says Canadians need someone to keep the feds on track to follow through on promises.

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Coping with 'Blue Monday'? How Albertans deal with 'unofficial' most depressing day of the year

The third Monday in January has come to be known as Blue Monday -- unofficially dubbed the most depressing day of the year.

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Hyman, Ingram help Oilers to second straight shutout victory

Zach Hyman had two goals and an assist, Connor Ingram made 27 saves to record the shutout, and the Edmonton Oilers started a key eight-game homestand with a 5-0 victory over the St. Louis Blues on Sunday. Vasily...

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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...

January 18, 2026 11:55 am MST MST

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...

January 18, 2026 9:30 am MST MST

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...

January 18, 2026 10:13 am MST MST

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