Edmonton news

• ‘No excitement at all’ as auctions for oilpatch drilling rights on track for record low

  24-11-2019 23:40 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta produces about 80 per cent of Canada's oil and about 70 per cent of its natural gas.
  
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• Behind Grey Cup 2019 as the Bombers end 29-year championship drought in Calgary

  24-11-2019 23:24 via cbc.ca
  
  Football fans from all over Canada journeyed to Calgary this week for the final CFL showdown this season at McMahon Stadium. Take a look at how the fans took in all the Grey Cup action.
  
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• Multiple vehicles involved in fatal collision near Slave Lake

  24-11-2019 23:01 via globalnews.ca
  
  RCMP say a collision between a sedan and SUV vehicle on Highway 2 northwest of Slave Lake resulted in two deaths on Sunday.  
  
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• Two killed in collision near Slave Lake

  24-11-2019 22:53 via cbc.ca
  
  Police are warning drivers to beware of icy roads following a double fatal collision in northern Alberta.
  
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• Blue Bombers fan, who won’t wear pants until they win, touches down in Calgary for Grey Cup

  24-11-2019 22:49 via globalnews.ca
  
  Chris Matthew and his wife Darla Matthew were gifted last-minute flights and tickets from Shaw Communications on Saturday.
  
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• Police officer to attempt burpee world record for Autism Edmonton

  24-11-2019 21:45 via globalnews.ca
  
  Const. Schaefer is hoping to break the Guinness World Record for most chest-to-ground burpees in one hour.
  
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• Universities failing to protect athletes from abusive coaches, students say

  24-11-2019 20:19 via globalnews.ca
  
  There is a growing campaign to rid Canadian sports of abuse and harassment.
  
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• Edmonton police officer to attempt burpee world record for autism

  24-11-2019 20:04 via globalnews.ca
  
  Stephen Schaefer is set to attempt the world record for burpees on Dec. 7, all in support of Autism Edmonton.
  
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• Serving up some Cinnaholic party platters

  24-11-2019 19:52 via globalnews.ca
  
  Kent Morrison and Kevin O’Connell talk party platters with Cinnaholic ahead of the holiday season.
  
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• Decorating Cinnaholic buns

  24-11-2019 19:37 via globalnews.ca
  
  Decorating some fall-themed cinnamon buns with Melody and Joe Ramos from Cinnaholic!
  
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• 'No excitement at all' as oilpatch interest wanes for drilling rights auctions

  24-11-2019 19:25 via cbc.ca
  
  A key indicator of future oil and gas drilling activity in Western Canada is sliding lower as the industry deals with a lack of pipeline capacity, Alberta oil production curtailments and difficulty accessing capital markets.
  
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• Pizza rolls with Cinnaholic

  24-11-2019 19:20 via globalnews.ca
  
  Melody and Joe Ramos prepare a limited-edition, vegan savory treat from Cinnaholic.
  
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• Legends of Music at Spotlight Cabaret

  24-11-2019 18:52 via globalnews.ca
  
  Aimee Beaudoin and Jeff Halaby from Spotlight Cabaret visited Global News Morning Weekend to talk about one of the newest dinner theatre shows in Edmonton.
  
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• CPR saves 19-year-old Edmonton ball hockey player’s life

  24-11-2019 17:52 via globalnews.ca
  
  An Edmonton man is sharing his story about cardiac arrest to encourage people to learn CPR.
  
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• New map shows which parts of Canada lag on believing in climate change

  24-11-2019 17:47 via globalnews.ca
  
  Those in Alberta — and to some extent Saskatchewan — are less likely to believe that the planet is warming due to human activity, a group of researchers has found.
  
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• 'Playing God': Exploring the depths of the oil industry's compensation lakes

  24-11-2019 16:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Compelled to compensate for fish habitat destroyed by their mining operations, some of the biggest players in the oilsands are constructing man-made lakes 
  
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• Professional dog walkers say new Fort McMurray bylaw will hurt business

  24-11-2019 15:00 via cbc.ca
  
  For the last six years Ann Kidston has run a pet services business in Fort McMurray, but now she’s worried about her bottom line because of a new municipal bylaw that limits the number of dogs one person can bring into an off-leash park.
  
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• Our running tracker of the impact of the Alberta budget

  24-11-2019 15:00 via cbc.ca
  
  It can seem overwhelming to keep track of all of the cuts and funding initiatives introduced as part of a provincial budget. That's why we've decided to consolidate all of them in one place for your easy reference.
  
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• Ottawa in court this week over First Nations child-welfare compensation order

  24-11-2019 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Ottawa will argue before the Federal Court on Monday that the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal order to compensate First Nations children impacted by the on-reserve child welfare system since 2006 should be paused.
  
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• Little-known EU passenger rights can mean big cash for Canadians on delayed flights

  24-11-2019 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Many Canadians are unaware that they can collect compensation right now if they're delayed on a flight for three hours or more, departing from Europe.
  
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• Grooming forests could be making fires worse, researchers warn

  24-11-2019 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Using glyphosate is a common forest management practice, but it's coming under increasing scrutiny as research indicates it may be removing one of the ways a natural forest protects itself against wildfire.
  
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• WHL Roundup: Saturday, November 23, 2019

  24-11-2019 08:40 via globalnews.ca
  
  RED DEER, Alta. - Calen Addison scored a hat trick and Dylen Cozens had a 5-point game (1G, 4A) as the Lethbridge Hurricanes routed the Red Deer Rebels 11-2 on Saturday in Western Hockey League action.
  
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• Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl run wild as Oilers cash in on Vegas

  24-11-2019 07:58 via cbc.ca
  
  Connor McDavid scored two goals, Leon Draisaitl had three assists, and the Edmonton Oilers defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 4-2 on Saturday.
  
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• Connor McDavid extends point streak as Oilers cash in on Vegas

  24-11-2019 07:03 via cbc.ca
  
  Connor McDavid scored two goals, Leon Draisaitl had three assists, and the Edmonton Oilers defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 4-2 on Saturday.
  
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• Connor McDavid nets two as Edmonton Oilers cash in against Vegas

  24-11-2019 06:47 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Oilers improve to 15-7-3 win a win in Vegas.
  
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• 2 shot in separate incidents around Calgary area

  24-11-2019 03:57 via cbc.ca
  
  One person is in serious condition after a shooting outside the Calgary Drop-In Centre on Saturday evening.
  
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• Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton: Saturday, Nov. 23

  24-11-2019 02:38 via globalnews.ca
  
  A webcast of Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton on Nov. 23 with Chris Chacon.
  
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• Edmonton weather forecast: Saturday, Nov. 23

  24-11-2019 02:38 via globalnews.ca
  
  Here’s Kevin O’Connell’s Nov. 23 weather forecast for Edmonton, Alberta and the surrounding area.
  
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• Teen killed in Fort Saskatchewan

  24-11-2019 02:32 via globalnews.ca
  
  Police are investigating after a vehicle struck a 15-year-old boy in Fort Saskatchewan. The teen later died in hospital. Julia Wong reports.
  
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• CPR saves 19-year-old ball hockey player’s life

  24-11-2019 02:30 via globalnews.ca
  
  An Edmonton Ball Hockey tournament raised money for a young man who had cardiac arrest while playing ball hockey. The hope is to not just support him but also spread awareness CPR. Sarah Komadina has the story.
  
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• Appeal board rejects pitch to save proposal for oilsands landfill south of Fort McMurray

  24-11-2019 02:12 via cbc.ca
  
  An appeal board has rejected a developer’s attempt to revisit a contentious proposal to build a landfill near a northern Alberta community.
  
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• Edmonton EXPO Centre new automated parking system improving after launch

  24-11-2019 00:36 via globalnews.ca
  
  All the parking cashiers that were affected by the change were offered different positions within the venue.
  
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