<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Edmonton - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/rss/1000/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest news about Edmonton with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening in your region!]]></description><language>en-ca</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 03:10:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Canadians should prepare for a 5 C hotter future, report warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government's new report summarizing the latest science on climate change warns that under current climate policies, the impact on Canadians will likely be "far from benign."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canadians-should-prepare-for-a-5-c-hotter-future-report-warns/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 03:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canadians-should-prepare-for-a-5-c-hotter-future-report-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary mayor claims confidential budget docs show ‘wishlist’ as whistleblower revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA['This is a wishlist. Everybody comes out of the woodwork around budget time and asks for all of the stuff,' Mayor Jeromy Farkas told reporters Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/calgary-mayor-claims-confidential-budget-docs-show-wishlist-as-whistleblower-revealed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 02:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/calgary-mayor-claims-confidential-budget-docs-show-wishlist-as-whistleblower-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Site of proposed Wonder Valley data centre in northern Alberta gets special industrial zone designation]]></title><description><![CDATA[A parcel of land earmarked for a major AI data centre development in northwestern Alberta has been officially classified as a designated industrial zone by the province.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/site-of-proposed-wonder-valley-data-centre-in-northern-alberta-gets-special-industrial-zone-designation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 02:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/site-of-proposed-wonder-valley-data-centre-in-northern-alberta-gets-special-industrial-zone-designation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RCMP investigate after one lamb shot, another killed near Wainwright]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's believed the lambs were shot when someone trespassed onto the pasture along Highway 14, near Wainwright, sometime between the morning of Aug. 23, and noon on Aug. 24.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/rcmp-investigate-after-one-lamb-shot-another-killed-near-wainwright/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 02:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/rcmp-investigate-after-one-lamb-shot-another-killed-near-wainwright/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How escalating El Ni&ntilde;o will affect Edmonton's climate]]></title><description><![CDATA[The weather phenomenon known as an El Ni&ntilde;o has been periodically intensifying. The CBC's Tristan Mottershead dives into what these weather pattern shifts might look like here in Edmonton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/how-escalating-el-nintildeo-will-affect-edmontons-climate/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 02:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/how-escalating-el-nintildeo-will-affect-edmontons-climate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some referendum ballots missing as Albertans begin to receive mail-in paperwork]]></title><description><![CDATA[As demand for mail-in ballots climbs ahead of the Alberta referendum, some voters are reporting problems with the packages they have received from Elections Alberta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/some-referendum-ballots-missing-as-albertans-begin-to-receive-mail-in-paperwork/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 01:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/some-referendum-ballots-missing-as-albertans-begin-to-receive-mail-in-paperwork/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta separation too costly with too many uncertainties, warns Calgary think-tank]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new report from the Canada West Foundation warns that, though the grievances behind Alberta secession may be real, the economic risks and political uncertainties are too great to consider separating from Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-separation-too-costly-with-too-many-uncertainties-warns-calgary-think-tank/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-separation-too-costly-with-too-many-uncertainties-warns-calgary-think-tank/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton woman sentenced to house arrest in fatal dog attack that killed 11-year-old boy]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Edmonton woman who owned two large dogs that killed an 11-year-old boy in 2024 has been sentenced.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-woman-sentenced-to-house-arrest-in-fatal-dog-attack-that-killed-11-year-old-boy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-woman-sentenced-to-house-arrest-in-fatal-dog-attack-that-killed-11-year-old-boy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton woman convicted in fatal dog attack that killed 11-year-old sentenced to house arrest]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Edmonton woman who owned two large Cane Corso dogs that killed an 11-year-old boy in 2024 has been sentenced.<br />
Crystal Jean MacDonald, 46, was found guilty of criminal negligence causing death in May following a judge-alone trial at the Edmonton Court of King&rsquo;s Bench.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-woman-convicted-in-fatal-dog-attack-that-killed-11-year-old-sentenced-to-house-arrest/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-woman-convicted-in-fatal-dog-attack-that-killed-11-year-old-sentenced-to-house-arrest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snowbirds to make final flight at Grey Cup in Calgary]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canadian Forces Snowbirds will make their final flight at the 113th Grey Cup in Calgary on Nov. 15, the CFL announced Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/snowbirds-to-make-final-flight-at-grey-cup-in-calgary/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/snowbirds-to-make-final-flight-at-grey-cup-in-calgary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deadline moved up as demand surges for Alberta referendum mail-in ballots]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elections Alberta says interest is so high that it's moving up the deadline to apply for mail-in ballots by two weeks, with the new cut off set for Sept. 25 instead of Oct. 9.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/deadline-moved-up-as-demand-surges-for-alberta-referendum-mail-in-ballots/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/deadline-moved-up-as-demand-surges-for-alberta-referendum-mail-in-ballots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No charges for Alberta sheriff who used AI to create sexualized images of his co-workers]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Alberta Sheriffs peace officer won't be charged criminally for using artificial intelligence to create intimate images of women, including co-workers, without their consent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/no-charges-for-alberta-sheriff-who-used-ai-to-create-sexualized-images-of-his-co-workers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/no-charges-for-alberta-sheriff-who-used-ai-to-create-sexualized-images-of-his-co-workers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winnipeg is seen as Canada’s least safe city, Ottawa considered safest: polling]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than half of people polled by Liaison Strategies said they perceive Winnipeg to be very or somewhat unsafe, it found. Ottawa topped the list as safest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/winnipeg-is-seen-as-canadas-least-safe-city-ottawa-considered-safest-polling/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/winnipeg-is-seen-as-canadas-least-safe-city-ottawa-considered-safest-polling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prime unveils ‘Wednesday Night Hockey’ schedule]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon's Prime Video has unveiled the schedule for its first season of "Wednesday Night Hockey."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/prime-unveils-wednesday-night-hockey-schedule/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/prime-unveils-wednesday-night-hockey-schedule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man injured in tour bus roll-over at Alberta's Columbia Icefield]]></title><description><![CDATA[RCMP say a Pursuit team member was the only person involved in the accident, and was conducting an operational maintenance check on a glacier access road about 120 kilometres south of Jasper, Alta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/man-injured-in-tour-bus-roll-over-at-albertas-columbia-icefield/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/man-injured-in-tour-bus-roll-over-at-albertas-columbia-icefield/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton police commission to prohibit public speakers from meetings for rest of the year]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Edmonton police commission says public speakers will no longer be allowed in remaining public meetings this year because of what it calls insulting and abusive public feedback that it has recently received.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-police-commission-to-prohibit-public-speakers-from-meetings-for-rest-of-the-year/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-police-commission-to-prohibit-public-speakers-from-meetings-for-rest-of-the-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sentencing expected for Alberta woman convicted in dog attack that killed 11-year-old]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crystal MacDonald was found guilty of criminal negligence causing death after her two cane corso dogs attacked her roommate's son, Kache Grist, in her Edmonton home in April 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/sentencing-expected-for-alberta-woman-convicted-in-dog-attack-that-killed-11-year-old/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/sentencing-expected-for-alberta-woman-convicted-in-dog-attack-that-killed-11-year-old/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Community sentence for Edmonton woman whose dogs killed 11-year-old Kache Grist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crystal MacDonald was given a conditional sentence to be served in the community after her two cane corso dogs mauled Kache Grist, 11, in her south Edmonton home in April 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/community-sentence-for-edmonton-woman-whose-dogs-killed-11-year-old-kache-grist/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/community-sentence-for-edmonton-woman-whose-dogs-killed-11-year-old-kache-grist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vaccine-preventable illnesses on the horizon again as Canadian kids head back to school]]></title><description><![CDATA[With millions of Canadian kids heading back to school and temperatures set to drop, it&rsquo;s time to brace for another fall of seasonal illnesses &mdash; and medical experts say staying healthy takes more than just a flu shot.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/vaccine-preventable-illnesses-on-the-horizon-again-as-canadian-kids-head-back-to-school/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/vaccine-preventable-illnesses-on-the-horizon-again-as-canadian-kids-head-back-to-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mitton, Arop, Leduc eye Diamond League Final titles for Canada in Brussels]]></title><description><![CDATA[While some fans look ahead to the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship next week, there is plenty for athletes to accomplish at this week's Diamond League Final, especially for four Canadians.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/mitton-arop-leduc-eye-diamond-league-final-titles-for-canada-in-brussels/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/mitton-arop-leduc-eye-diamond-league-final-titles-for-canada-in-brussels/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mitton, Arop, Leduc and De Grasse eye Diamond League Final titles for Canada in Brussels]]></title><description><![CDATA[While some fans look ahead to the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship next week, there is plenty for athletes to accomplish at this week's Diamond League Final, especially for four Canadians.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/mitton-arop-leduc-and-de-grasse-eye-diamond-league-final-titles-for-canada-in-brussels/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/mitton-arop-leduc-and-de-grasse-eye-diamond-league-final-titles-for-canada-in-brussels/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘We have to move quickly’: Canadians lend a hand as massive relief effort in Nepal begins]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Calgary aid worker is helping Nepal earthquake survivors while the city's Nepalese community supports loved ones affected by the disaster.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/we-have-to-move-quickly-canadians-lend-a-hand-as-massive-relief-effort-in-nepal-begins/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 03:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/we-have-to-move-quickly-canadians-lend-a-hand-as-massive-relief-effort-in-nepal-begins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court of Appeal overturns Alberta school board's demand that former trustee apologize for meme]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Alberta Court of Appeal has ruled that a school board was wrong to demand an apology from a former school trustee who posted a meme likening 2SLGBTQ+ pride to Nazi ideology while serving on the board.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/court-of-appeal-overturns-alberta-school-boards-demand-that-former-trustee-apologize-for-meme/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 02:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/court-of-appeal-overturns-alberta-school-boards-demand-that-former-trustee-apologize-for-meme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Staffer injured in Columbia Icefield all-terrain vehicle rollover]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Pursuit staff member was conducting an operational maintenance check on the Ice Odyssey all-terrain tour vehicle when the rollover happened at the Columbia Icefield.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/staffer-injured-in-columbia-icefield-all-terrain-vehicle-rollover/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 01:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/staffer-injured-in-columbia-icefield-all-terrain-vehicle-rollover/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20.2% property tax increase required if Calgary funds all 2027 budget requests]]></title><description><![CDATA[The figures were included in a number of confidential, preliminary budget documents obtained by Global News after being presented to Calgary city council earlier this summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/202-property-tax-increase-required-if-calgary-funds-all-2027-budgetrequests/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/202-property-tax-increase-required-if-calgary-funds-all-2027-budgetrequests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Republicans back Trump in his trade war with Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Republican members of Congress are publicly backing U.S. President Donald Trump in his trade war with Canada and blaming Prime Minister Mark Carney's government for walking away from negotiations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/republicans-back-trump-in-his-trade-war-with-canada/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/republicans-back-trump-in-his-trade-war-with-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sentencing underway for dog owner found guilty in fatal attack of 11-year-old Kache Grist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crystal MacDonald's two cane corsos fatally attacked 11-year-old Kache Grist at her home in south Edmonton&rsquo;s&nbsp;Summerside&nbsp;neighbourhood&nbsp;in April 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/sentencing-underway-for-dog-owner-found-guilty-in-fatal-attack-of-11-year-old-kache-grist/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 23:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/sentencing-underway-for-dog-owner-found-guilty-in-fatal-attack-of-11-year-old-kache-grist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dad speaks at Edmonton sentencing hearing after 11-year-old son Kache Grist killed by dogs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crystal MacDonald's two cane corsos fatally attacked 11-year-old Kache Grist at her home in south Edmonton&rsquo;s&nbsp;Summerside&nbsp;neighbourhood&nbsp;in April 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/dad-speaks-at-edmonton-sentencing-hearing-after-11-year-old-son-kache-grist-killed-by-dogs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 23:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/dad-speaks-at-edmonton-sentencing-hearing-after-11-year-old-son-kache-grist-killed-by-dogs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apology sanction struck for Red Deer school trustee who compared Pride to Nazism]]></title><description><![CDATA[The issue erupted in the summer of 2023 and led Monique LaGrange to resign from the board of Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools after fellow members voted to disqualify her.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/apology-sanction-struck-for-red-deer-school-trustee-who-compared-pride-to-nazism/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 23:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/apology-sanction-struck-for-red-deer-school-trustee-who-compared-pride-to-nazism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Argos, Ticats meet in pivotal Labour Day contest]]></title><description><![CDATA[There's much more on the line for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Toronto Argonauts than just Labour Day bragging rights.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/argos-ticats-meet-in-pivotal-labour-day-contest/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 22:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/argos-ticats-meet-in-pivotal-labour-day-contest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weapons detection system installed at University of Alberta Hospital emergency department]]></title><description><![CDATA[The University of Alberta Hospital emergency department will screen for weapons after the system was put in place at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in May following a stabbing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/weapons-detection-system-installed-at-university-of-alberta-hospital-emergency-department/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/weapons-detection-system-installed-at-university-of-alberta-hospital-emergency-department/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two more B.C. Conservatives quit caucus citing ‘Alberta separatist’ hirings by Findlay]]></title><description><![CDATA['I remain a conservative. My principles have not changed,' MLA Donegal Wilson said. 'What has changed is my confidence in Kerry-Lynne Findlay&rsquo;s leadership.']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/two-more-bc-conservatives-quit-caucus-citing-alberta-separatist-hirings-by-findlay/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/two-more-bc-conservatives-quit-caucus-citing-alberta-separatist-hirings-by-findlay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two more B.C. Conservative quit caucus cites ‘Alberta separatist’ hirings by Findlay]]></title><description><![CDATA['I remain a conservative. My principles have not changed,' MLA Donegal Wilson said. 'What has changed is my confidence in Kerry-Lynne Findlay&rsquo;s leadership.']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/two-more-bc-conservative-quit-caucus-cites-alberta-separatist-hirings-by-findlay/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/two-more-bc-conservative-quit-caucus-cites-alberta-separatist-hirings-by-findlay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. Conservative Donegal Wilson quits caucus, cites ‘Alberta separatist’ hirings by Findlay]]></title><description><![CDATA['I remain a conservative. My principles have not changed,' MLA Donegal Wilson said. 'What has changed is my confidence in Kerry-Lynne Findlay&rsquo;s leadership.']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/bc-conservative-donegal-wilson-quits-caucus-cites-alberta-separatist-hirings-by-findlay/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/bc-conservative-donegal-wilson-quits-caucus-cites-alberta-separatist-hirings-by-findlay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aurora Cannabis urges shareholders to reject hostile takeover offer by Curaleaf]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edmonton-based Aurora Cannabis is urging shareholders to refuse a hostile takeover bid by Curaleaf. Aurora says it is debt-free with $149 million in cash while the rival cannabis company is over $1 billion in debt.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/aurora-cannabis-urges-shareholders-to-reject-hostile-takeover-offer-by-curaleaf/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/aurora-cannabis-urges-shareholders-to-reject-hostile-takeover-offer-by-curaleaf/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doctors, liver specialist team up to better fight hepatitis in Alberta]]></title><description><![CDATA[Recent changes to the way doctors test for and manage hepatitis patients in Alberta is allowing them to find and treat more cases and target a lesser known but more aggressive form of the disease.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/doctors-liver-specialist-team-up-to-better-fight-hepatitis-in-alberta/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/doctors-liver-specialist-team-up-to-better-fight-hepatitis-in-alberta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Climate change past the point of no return, UN says, as worst impacts are now unavoidable]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a strategic retreat in the fight against climate change, the United Nations has acknowledged that Earth has lost its chance to prevent some of the worst of global warming's harms. Officials say the world must now figure out how to get temperatures below the danger zone and back to safety.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/climate-change-past-the-point-of-no-return-un-says-as-worst-impacts-are-now-unavoidable/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/climate-change-past-the-point-of-no-return-un-says-as-worst-impacts-are-now-unavoidable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa set to extend the pause on federal fuel excise tax: source]]></title><description><![CDATA[A planned renewal of the federal excise tax on fuel that was to kick in after Labour Day will be paused, Canada's finance minister is to announce Wednesday afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/ottawa-set-to-extend-the-pause-on-federal-fuel-excise-tax-source/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/ottawa-set-to-extend-the-pause-on-federal-fuel-excise-tax-source/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa extends the pause on federal fuel excise tax to 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[A planned renewal of the federal excise tax on fuel that was to kick in after Labour Day will be paused, Canada's finance minister is to announce Wednesday afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/ottawa-extends-the-pause-on-federal-fuel-excise-tax-to-2027/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/ottawa-extends-the-pause-on-federal-fuel-excise-tax-to-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teachers, students file new wave of lawsuits against OpenAI over Tumbler Ridge shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[New legal filings describe the horror students and teachers experienced on Feb. 10 and include new details of OpenAI's alleged negligence in preventing the shooting.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/teachers-students-file-new-wave-of-lawsuits-against-openai-over-tumbler-ridge-shooting/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/teachers-students-file-new-wave-of-lawsuits-against-openai-over-tumbler-ridge-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[19-year-old man charged in $100K downtown Edmonton vandalism spree involving funicular]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edmonton police say a 19-year-old man has been charged with seven counts of mischief over $5,000 after a downtown vandalism spree last month caused about $100,000 in damage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/19-year-old-man-charged-in-100k-downtown-edmonton-vandalism-spree-involving-funicular/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/19-year-old-man-charged-in-100k-downtown-edmonton-vandalism-spree-involving-funicular/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton woman says she was ‘unpersoned’ by church after Orthodox clergyman charged with sexual assault]]></title><description><![CDATA[A member of the clergy with an Orthodox church in Edmonton has been accused of sexually assaulting a woman more than two decades ago, and the complainant in the case says she was ostracized from the church after reporting the alleged crime.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-woman-says-she-was-unpersoned-by-church-after-orthodox-clergyman-charged-with-sexual-assault/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-woman-says-she-was-unpersoned-by-church-after-orthodox-clergyman-charged-with-sexual-assault/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andrew Brown returns home as new host of CBC Radio's Alberta at Noon]]></title><description><![CDATA[After filling in as a host across CBC Calgary radio and TV programming, and spending three years as the full-time host of CBC Radio's morning show in London, Ont., Brown will move into a full-time role on Alberta's only province-wide call-in radio show, beginning Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/andrew-brown-returns-home-as-new-host-of-cbc-radios-alberta-at-noon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/andrew-brown-returns-home-as-new-host-of-cbc-radios-alberta-at-noon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada gave contracts to Iran VP’s son while investigating role in regime missile program]]></title><description><![CDATA[The RCMP and Canadian military were among the agencies that hired companies run by Edmonton resident 'Sal Ghafouri,' a Global News investigation has found.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canada-gave-contracts-to-iran-vps-son-while-investigating-role-in-regime-missile-program/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canada-gave-contracts-to-iran-vps-son-while-investigating-role-in-regime-missile-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The U.S. could soon control 20% of Venezuela's oil reserves. Canada's oilpatch isn't worried]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. President Donald Trump is continuing his pursuit of Venezuela's oil jackpot, announcing a new deal aimed at boosting production in the South American country. And while Trump is flauntingthe potential controlling stake in a portion of Venezuela's oil reserves as a warning to Canada, experts say there is little cause for concern in Western Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/the-us-could-soon-control-20-of-venezuelas-oil-reserves-canadas-oilpatch-isnt-worried/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/the-us-could-soon-control-20-of-venezuelas-oil-reserves-canadas-oilpatch-isnt-worried/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The U.S. could control 20% of Venezuela's oil reserves. Canada's oilpatch isn't worried]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S President Donald Trump is continuing his pursuit of Venezuela's oil jackpot, announcing a new deal aimed at boosting production in the South American country. And while Trump is flauntingthe potential controlling stake in a portion of Venezuela's oil reserves as a warning to Canada, experts say there is little cause for concern in Western Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/the-us-could-control-20-of-venezuelas-oil-reserves-canadas-oilpatch-isnt-worried/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/the-us-could-control-20-of-venezuelas-oil-reserves-canadas-oilpatch-isnt-worried/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The battle that made Canada bleed: Operation Medusa, 20 years later]]></title><description><![CDATA[It has been 20 years since Canadian soldiers walked into a Taliban killing ground west of Kandahar. Operation Medusa became Canada&rsquo;s largest battle since Korea &mdash; a brutal test against a disciplined, entrenched enemy. Canada prevailed, but at a terrible cost, in a fight that changed the Afghan war and those who survived it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/the-battle-that-made-canada-bleed-operation-medusa-20-years-later/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/the-battle-that-made-canada-bleed-operation-medusa-20-years-later/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta Motor Association student patrollers return to province’s crosswalks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Classes are back in Lethbridge, Alta., and that means the Alberta Motor Association's student patrollers are once again holding their stop signs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-motor-association-student-patrollers-return-to-provinces-crosswalks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 04:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-motor-association-student-patrollers-return-to-provinces-crosswalks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smith sees no threat to Alberta from U.S.-Venezuela oil deal, renews pipeline push]]></title><description><![CDATA[Premier Danielle Smith said on Tuesday that the oilsands have infrastructure and logistical advantages over Venezuela, which the International Energy Agency says is currently producing roughly 1.1 million barrels of oil per day. Alberta produces about five million barrels a day, she said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/smith-sees-no-threat-to-alberta-from-us-venezuela-oil-deal-renews-pipeline-push/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 04:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/smith-sees-no-threat-to-alberta-from-us-venezuela-oil-deal-renews-pipeline-push/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says Tennessee trip isn't sending wrong message amid trade war]]></title><description><![CDATA[Premier Danielle Smith defended her upcoming personal trip to the United States when asked if it was sending the wrong message amid an active trade war with Canada's southern neighbours.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-premier-danielle-smith-says-tennessee-trip-isnt-sending-wrong-message-amid-trade-war/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 02:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-premier-danielle-smith-says-tennessee-trip-isnt-sending-wrong-message-amid-trade-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Premier says mistake fixed after First Nations removed from Alberta Day statement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Within an hour of sending an Alberta Day statement on Tuesday, the government sent an updated version removing the sentence including Indigenous Peoples from its English version.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/premier-says-mistake-fixed-after-first-nations-removed-from-alberta-day-statement/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 01:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/premier-says-mistake-fixed-after-first-nations-removed-from-alberta-day-statement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary man charged with running $164M Ponzi scheme involving more than 1,000 victims]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Calgary man is accused of stealing investment funds from more than 1,000 people in an alleged $164-million fraud and money laundering Ponzi scheme over the course of four years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/calgary-man-charged-with-running-164m-ponzi-scheme-involving-more-than-1000-victims/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 01:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/calgary-man-charged-with-running-164m-ponzi-scheme-involving-more-than-1000-victims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reference to Indigenous peoples removed from Premier Smith's Alberta Day statement 'in error']]></title><description><![CDATA[An updated version of Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's statement commemorating the province's 121st birthday was issued with the original statement's reference to Indigenous peoples removed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/reference-to-indigenous-peoples-removed-from-premier-smiths-alberta-day-statement-in-error/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/reference-to-indigenous-peoples-removed-from-premier-smiths-alberta-day-statement-in-error/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Danielle Smith says Tennessee trip isn’t sending wrong message during trade war]]></title><description><![CDATA[Danielle Smith says she believes in diplomacy and it's her job to work with officials of all types to remind them of the importance of the relationship between the two countries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/danielle-smith-says-tennessee-trip-isnt-sending-wrong-message-during-trade-war/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/danielle-smith-says-tennessee-trip-isnt-sending-wrong-message-during-trade-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two sides in Alberta separation debate  entrenched, with majority wanting to remain in Canada: poll]]></title><description><![CDATA[With fewer than 50 days until this October&rsquo;s referendum, a new poll suggests Albertans remain entrenched in long-held positions tied to the idea of separating from Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/two-sides-in-alberta-separation-debate-entrenched-with-majority-wanting-to-remain-in-canada-poll/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/two-sides-in-alberta-separation-debate-entrenched-with-majority-wanting-to-remain-in-canada-poll/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Becoming the 51st state is a 'non-starter' for Albertans, Smith says]]></title><description><![CDATA[While some Americans have suggested that Alberta should become the 51st state, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the topic is a 'non-starter' for most Albertans. 'I don't think Albertans want to swap an overbearing Ottawa for an overbearing Washington,' she said in Calgary on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/becoming-the-51st-state-is-a-non-starter-for-albertans-smith-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 23:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/becoming-the-51st-state-is-a-non-starter-for-albertans-smith-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Edmonton peace officer placed on house arrest for impersonating a police officer]]></title><description><![CDATA[A former transit peace officer pleaded guilty to impersonating an Edmonton Police Service officer and using that guise to advance a relationship with a woman he met online.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/former-edmonton-peace-officer-placed-on-house-arrest-for-impersonating-a-police-officer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 23:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/former-edmonton-peace-officer-placed-on-house-arrest-for-impersonating-a-police-officer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary home sales fall 16% in August, overall prices down year-over-year]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Calgary Real Estate Board while sales are growing in the upper end of the market, the same hasn't been seen in lower price ranges as the rental market becomes more favorable.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/calgary-home-sales-fall-16-in-august-overall-prices-down-year-over-year/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 23:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/calgary-home-sales-fall-16-in-august-overall-prices-down-year-over-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RCMP charge Calgary man for allegedly running $164M Ponzi scheme]]></title><description><![CDATA[The RCMP announced on Tuesday they had laid charges against Craig Michael Thompson, 49, for allegedly misappropriating investor funds from more than 1,000 victims via his company, Black Box Management.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/rcmp-charge-calgary-man-for-allegedly-running-164m-ponzi-scheme/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/rcmp-charge-calgary-man-for-allegedly-running-164m-ponzi-scheme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elections Alberta begins mail out for fall referendum special ballots]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elections Alberta says it has started sending out ballots on Tuesday for this fall&rsquo;s referendum. Director of elections operations Jennifer Maskoske told CBC News that 230,000 requests for ballots have been made.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/elections-alberta-begins-mail-out-for-fall-referendum-special-ballots/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/elections-alberta-begins-mail-out-for-fall-referendum-special-ballots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary home with pro-Trump flags vandalized amid cross-border trade war]]></title><description><![CDATA[Asked why they remain in Canada even with their support for the Trump administration, the U.S. homeowner who came here for work said it's because they have built a life in Calgary.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/calgary-home-with-pro-trump-flags-vandalized-amid-cross-border-trade-war/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/calgary-home-with-pro-trump-flags-vandalized-amid-cross-border-trade-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's top soldier expresses pride in 'who we are' after Hegseth targets cadets in post]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canadian cadet and her instructor singled out by U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth will be the ones to decide how &mdash; or even if &mdash; they will respond to a controversial social media post, says Canada's top military commander.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canadas-top-soldier-expresses-pride-in-who-we-are-after-hegseth-targets-cadets-in-post-2/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canadas-top-soldier-expresses-pride-in-who-we-are-after-hegseth-targets-cadets-in-post-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's top soldier expresses pride in 'who we are,' after Hegseth targets cadets in post]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canadian cadet and her instructor singled out by U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth will be the ones to decide how &mdash; or even if &mdash; they will respond to a controversial social media post, says Canada's top military commander.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canadas-top-soldier-expresses-pride-in-who-we-are-after-hegseth-targets-cadets-in-post/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canadas-top-soldier-expresses-pride-in-who-we-are-after-hegseth-targets-cadets-in-post/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's cadets condemn Hegseth's 'unacceptable' post about program]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. Pentagon is standing behind a controversial social media post by War Secretary Pete Hegseth about a Canadian cadet program.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canadas-cadets-condemn-hegseths-unacceptable-post-about-program/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canadas-cadets-condemn-hegseths-unacceptable-post-about-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Schools in Edmonton and across Canada cancel international field trips]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edmonton Public Schools has cancelled all international excursions for the upcoming school year, which is part of a trend that's seen thousands of students across Canada have school trip plans cancelled or tweaked.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/schools-in-edmonton-and-across-canada-cancel-international-field-trips/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/schools-in-edmonton-and-across-canada-cancel-international-field-trips/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton man sentenced to 9½ years for manslaughter in 2022 shooting death]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Edmonton man has been sentenced to 9&frac12; years in prison after pleading guilty to manslaughter with a firearm in the shooting death of Kyle Syryda in northwest Edmonton in 2022.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-man-sentenced-to-9-years-for-manslaughter-in-2022-shooting-death/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-man-sentenced-to-9-years-for-manslaughter-in-2022-shooting-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elections Alberta to start distributing mail-in ballots for October referendum]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elections Alberta's website says those who have previously registered for a special ballot will soon start receiving their packages in the mail or they can pick them up in person.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/elections-alberta-to-start-distributing-mail-in-ballots-for-october-referendum/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/elections-alberta-to-start-distributing-mail-in-ballots-for-october-referendum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elections Alberta starts distributing mail-in ballots for October referendum]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elections Alberta said those who have previously registered for a special ballot will soon start receiving their packages in the mail or they can pick them up in person.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/elections-alberta-starts-distributing-mail-in-ballots-for-october-referendum/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/elections-alberta-starts-distributing-mail-in-ballots-for-october-referendum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transitional housing program in Whitecourt to close, 24 residents displaced]]></title><description><![CDATA[A transitional housing program in Whitecourt, Alta., is set to close after a unanimous town council vote.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/transitional-housing-program-in-whitecourt-to-close-24-residents-displaced/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/transitional-housing-program-in-whitecourt-to-close-24-residents-displaced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Used bookstores navigate 'suspicious' bulk orders amid AI book-shredding fears]]></title><description><![CDATA[Used booksellers in Canada are navigating how to handle mysterious bulk orders, as suspicions grow that companies are buying up their old books so they can be scanned for AI training &mdash; and then trashed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/used-bookstores-navigate-suspicious-bulk-orders-amid-ai-book-shredding-fears/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/used-bookstores-navigate-suspicious-bulk-orders-amid-ai-book-shredding-fears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton advocates mark Overdose Awareness Day, raise concerns about number of deaths in private homes]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the drug-poisoning crisis continues to take lives in Alberta&rsquo;s capital, an Edmontonian who struggles with substance use and a social services agency tell CBC News they want the public to understand that such deaths can happen anywhere and to anyone.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-advocates-mark-overdose-awareness-day-raise-concerns-about-number-of-deaths-in-private-homes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 04:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-advocates-mark-overdose-awareness-day-raise-concerns-about-number-of-deaths-in-private-homes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Alberta licence plate to support conservation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Alberta government has launched a new licence plate with a portion of proceeds going toward conservation. The plate will cost $75, plus a $15 registry agent fee, and have $55 go to the Alberta Conservation Association.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/new-alberta-licence-plate-to-support-conservation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 02:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/new-alberta-licence-plate-to-support-conservation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nearly 400 physicians interested in joining dual practice system: Alberta government]]></title><description><![CDATA[The model is set to allow doctors to offer private services while also working in the public system, starting with elective surgeries like hip and knee replacements.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/nearly-400-physicians-interested-in-joining-dual-practice-system-alberta-government/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 02:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/nearly-400-physicians-interested-in-joining-dual-practice-system-alberta-government/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vehicle break-ins increasing across Edmonton, especially in west end and downtown]]></title><description><![CDATA[There were nearly 300 vehicles broken into in the west end and downtown alone in August, and in many cases Edmonton police said wallets, ID and other personal items were stolen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/vehicle-break-ins-increasing-across-edmonton-especially-in-west-end-and-downtown/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 01:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/vehicle-break-ins-increasing-across-edmonton-especially-in-west-end-and-downtown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elections Alberta receives 225K requests for referendum mail-in ballots]]></title><description><![CDATA[As of Aug. 31, Elections Alberta says around 225,000 people have applied for the ballot. In the 2023 provincial election, that number was 59,589.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/elections-alberta-receives-225k-requests-for-referendum-mail-in-ballots/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 01:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/elections-alberta-receives-225k-requests-for-referendum-mail-in-ballots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton looking to improve snow and ice clearing policy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Among the improvements being proposed in Edmonton's snow and ice clearing policy is moving residential blading to a monthly basis, if needed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-looking-to-improve-snow-and-ice-clearing-policy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 01:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-looking-to-improve-snow-and-ice-clearing-policy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bare shelves at Alberta food banks as demand soar: ‘Very difficult year’]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the first six month the year, Food Banks Alberta distributed almost as much food as it did in all of 2025 &mdash; and the busiest months are yet to come.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/bare-shelves-at-alberta-food-banks-as-demand-soar-very-difficult-year/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 01:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/bare-shelves-at-alberta-food-banks-as-demand-soar-very-difficult-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Health-care groups call on Ottawa to stop Alberta’s dual medical practice model]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian and provincial health-care groups are calling on the federal government to stop Alberta from allowing physicians to practise in both the public and private system.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/health-care-groups-call-on-ottawa-to-stop-albertas-dual-medical-practice-model/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 01:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/health-care-groups-call-on-ottawa-to-stop-albertas-dual-medical-practice-model/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Q&amp;A: Canadian man held in ICE detention centres for 9 months shares challenges while detained]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Edmonton-born man who spent months in ICE detention is back in Canada, where he is now sharing his story about the conditions and hurdles he faced while detained. Curtis Wright, 40, who spent most of his life living in the United States, was held by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Texas for nine months after returning from a business trip to Mexico in November.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/qampa-canadian-man-held-in-ice-detention-centres-for-9-months-shares-challenges-while-detained/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/qampa-canadian-man-held-in-ice-detention-centres-for-9-months-shares-challenges-while-detained/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Lake America' change highlights Canada's reliance on U.S. tech]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. President Donald Trump's push to rename Lake Ontario "Lake America" underscores Canada's reliance on U.S. tech giants like Google and Apple.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/lake-america-change-highlights-canadas-reliance-on-us-tech/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/lake-america-change-highlights-canadas-reliance-on-us-tech/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Danielle Smith says Canadians ‘confused’ by Trump’s targeting of Lake Ontario]]></title><description><![CDATA[While appearing on U.S. network television, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said Canadians are confused and disappointed by Trump's move to rebrand Lake Ontario as 'Lake America.']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/danielle-smith-says-canadians-confused-by-trumps-targeting-of-lake-ontario/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 23:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/danielle-smith-says-canadians-confused-by-trumps-targeting-of-lake-ontario/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AgriStability reopened for Alberta farmers impacted by extensive summer rains]]></title><description><![CDATA[The AgriStability enrolment deadline was April 30, but it has been reopened to give farmers impacted by excessive rainfall until Oct. 1 to sign up for assistance.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/agristability-reopened-for-alberta-farmers-impacted-by-extensive-summer-rains/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/agristability-reopened-for-alberta-farmers-impacted-by-extensive-summer-rains/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New beetle species linked to rise in Dutch elm disease in Edmonton trees]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of Edmonton says the banded elm bark beetle is playing a significant role in spreading Dutch elm disease.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/new-beetle-species-linked-to-rise-in-dutch-elm-disease-in-edmonton-trees/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/new-beetle-species-linked-to-rise-in-dutch-elm-disease-in-edmonton-trees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than 700 participants for 2026 Lemonade Stand Day in Edmonton]]></title><description><![CDATA[The money raised during the 13th annual Lemonade Stand Day will be used to buy NICView cameras for neonatal intensive care units across northern Alberta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/more-than-700-participants-for-2026-lemonade-stand-day-in-edmonton/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/more-than-700-participants-for-2026-lemonade-stand-day-in-edmonton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Safety charges laid in explosion at Red Deer bus depot that injured 5 workers]]></title><description><![CDATA[A charter services company is facing workplace safety charges in a 2025 explosion inside its central Alberta bus depot that left five workers with burn injuries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/safety-charges-laid-in-explosion-at-red-deer-bus-depot-that-injured-5-workers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/safety-charges-laid-in-explosion-at-red-deer-bus-depot-that-injured-5-workers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Danielle Smith avoids talk of separation at Alberta Day as referendum looms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Smith has called a vote for Oct. 19 that will ask Albertans whether the province should remain in Canada or hold a second, binding referendum on leaving the country.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/danielle-smith-avoids-talk-of-separation-at-alberta-day-as-referendum-looms/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/danielle-smith-avoids-talk-of-separation-at-alberta-day-as-referendum-looms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As referendum nears, Danielle Smith avoids separation talk in Alberta Day address]]></title><description><![CDATA[Premier Danielle Smith avoided the topic of provincial separation as she marked the anniversary of Alberta joining Confederation, but she noted in a short speech that Canada recognizes the province's importance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/as-referendum-nears-danielle-smith-avoids-separation-talk-in-alberta-day-address/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/as-referendum-nears-danielle-smith-avoids-separation-talk-in-alberta-day-address/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta municipalities on alert as Dutch elm disease cases increase in province]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Edmonton fights a growing cluster of Dutch elm disease cases, municipalities across Alberta are stepping up beetle surveillance to protect the province's estimated 900,000 municipal elm trees.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-municipalities-on-alert-as-dutch-elm-disease-cases-increase-in-province/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-municipalities-on-alert-as-dutch-elm-disease-cases-increase-in-province/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton man challenges city’s disposal of his belongings during 2024 encampment cleanup]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Edmonton man experiencing homelessness is asking a judge to find the City of Edmonton liable for seizing and disposing of his personal belongings during an encampment cleanup two years ago.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-man-challenges-citys-disposal-of-his-belongings-during-2024-encampment-cleanup/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-man-challenges-citys-disposal-of-his-belongings-during-2024-encampment-cleanup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What could massive U.S. and Venezuelan oil deal mean for Alberta?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The United States has made an agreement with Venezuela that would give it a massive stake in the country's vast oil reserves. But what does this mean for Alberta? CBC&rsquo;s Nicole Healey has the details.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/what-could-massive-us-and-venezuelan-oil-deal-mean-for-alberta/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/what-could-massive-us-and-venezuelan-oil-deal-mean-for-alberta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Danielle Smith to speak at Alberta Day celebration as referendum nears]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta officially became a Canadian province on Sept. 1, 1905, and various festivities were planned this weekend ahead of the province's birthday on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/danielle-smith-to-speak-at-alberta-day-celebration-as-referendum-nears/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 20:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/danielle-smith-to-speak-at-alberta-day-celebration-as-referendum-nears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Both sides of Alberta separation debate rally as momentum kicks up ahead of vote]]></title><description><![CDATA[Summer is winding down &mdash; and Alberta's separation debate is ramping up, as both sides laid the path ahead for their respective movements with rallies on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/both-sides-of-alberta-separation-debate-rally-as-momentum-kicks-up-ahead-of-vote/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 15:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/both-sides-of-alberta-separation-debate-rally-as-momentum-kicks-up-ahead-of-vote/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mountain bikers behind first-of-its-kind park in Edmonton forced to delay its opening again]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Edmonton Mountain Bike Alliance is pumping the brakes on the opening day of a first-of-its-kind park in the city, after a rainy summer got in the way of its construction.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/mountain-bikers-behind-first-of-its-kind-park-in-edmonton-forced-to-delay-its-opening-again/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/mountain-bikers-behind-first-of-its-kind-park-in-edmonton-forced-to-delay-its-opening-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[On the road with pro-independence Albertans, one small town at a time]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBC News recently spent a day aboard the &ldquo;Let&rsquo;s Talk Alberta&rdquo; bus, speaking with passengers about what motivates them at a time when Albertans are weighing their vote in an Oct. 19 referendum.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/on-the-road-with-pro-independence-albertans-one-small-town-at-a-time/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/on-the-road-with-pro-independence-albertans-one-small-town-at-a-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stressed out about politics? It could be impacting your health]]></title><description><![CDATA[Political stress is a distinct type of stress that refers to how political events, decisions and actors, can cause anxiety, even depression, and other health impacts. Academics like a team of researchers at the Body Politics Lab at Western University are digging into how people feel, emotionally and physically, about politics.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/stressed-out-about-politics-it-could-be-impacting-your-health/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/stressed-out-about-politics-it-could-be-impacting-your-health/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada has leverage in this trade fight, but economists warn it comes with a cost]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the Trump administration's promise to impose more tariffs on us in January, many Canadians are asking: What leverage should we use to get them to change course?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canada-has-leverage-in-this-trade-fight-but-economists-warn-it-comes-with-a-cost/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canada-has-leverage-in-this-trade-fight-but-economists-warn-it-comes-with-a-cost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stampeders score late for 28-23 win over Ticats]]></title><description><![CDATA[Although his team was trailing late in the game, Dedrick Mills just knew there was a big play coming for the Calgary Stampeders.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/stampeders-score-late-for-28-23-win-over-ticats/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 00:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/stampeders-score-late-for-28-23-win-over-ticats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Byelection called as B.C. Conservative leader faces questions over leaked audio]]></title><description><![CDATA[B.C. Conservative Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay currently does not hold a seat in the legislature. The byelection is set for Sept. 26.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/byelection-called-as-bc-conservative-leader-faces-questions-over-leaked-audio/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 21:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/byelection-called-as-bc-conservative-leader-faces-questions-over-leaked-audio/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to meet with U.S. officials amid trade war]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta Premier Danielle Smith was originally heading to the U.S. on a pre-planned trip, but her office says she's now going to meet with officials amid the trade war.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-premier-danielle-smith-to-meet-with-us-officials-amid-trade-war/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 19:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-premier-danielle-smith-to-meet-with-us-officials-amid-trade-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Obesity Canada launches partnership aimed at improving care in health system]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new partnership between Primary Care Alberta and Obesity Canada aims to reduce stigma and improve patient care within the provincial healthcare system.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/obesity-canada-launches-partnership-aimed-at-improving-care-in-health-system/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/obesity-canada-launches-partnership-aimed-at-improving-care-in-health-system/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lake Louise, Moraine need new approach to tourism, says Parks Canada. What that looks like is still unclear]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parks Canada&rsquo;s final round of public engagement to manage exploding visitation for the popular destination, which draws millions of visitors each year, examined strategies and actions to help prevent the region from continuing to be overwhelmed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/lake-louise-moraine-need-new-approach-to-tourism-says-parks-canada-what-that-looks-like-is-still-unclear/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/lake-louise-moraine-need-new-approach-to-tourism-says-parks-canada-what-that-looks-like-is-still-unclear/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Have you seen this squirrel? These Alberta researchers want to know]]></title><description><![CDATA[The elusive Franklin's ground squirrel is the subject of a research project to prove their population has in fact declined. The species is currently listed as "undetermined" by the Alberta government.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/have-you-seen-this-squirrel-these-alberta-researchers-want-to-know/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/have-you-seen-this-squirrel-these-alberta-researchers-want-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[An island mysteriously appeared &mdash; then disappeared &mdash; on B.C.'s largest reservoir]]></title><description><![CDATA[B.C. Hydro says it's monitoring for the reappearance of a mysterious island first spotted by boaters 100 kilometres from the W.A.C. Bennett Dam in northeastern B.C.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/an-island-mysteriously-appeared-mdash-then-disappeared-mdash-on-bcs-largest-reservoir/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/an-island-mysteriously-appeared-mdash-then-disappeared-mdash-on-bcs-largest-reservoir/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Immigrant groups say racism rising in Alberta as referendum looms]]></title><description><![CDATA[University of Alberta political science professor Jared Wesley says the upcoming referendum in Alberta is at least partially to blame.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/immigrant-groups-say-racism-rising-in-alberta-as-referendum-looms/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/immigrant-groups-say-racism-rising-in-alberta-as-referendum-looms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drinking among Gen Z adults has gone up, busting the sober myth]]></title><description><![CDATA[After years of speculation that Gen Z is the sober generation, new research shows that they are actually starting to drink more &mdash; nearly on par with the rest of the adult population.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/drinking-among-gen-z-adults-has-gone-up-busting-the-sober-myth/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/drinking-among-gen-z-adults-has-gone-up-busting-the-sober-myth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As insults fly around trade, negotiators for Canada and the U.S. avoid getting personal in public]]></title><description><![CDATA[Politicians from Canada and the United States have thrown varying degrees of personal insults back and forth across the border this week, but the two governments' trade negotiators avoided getting personal &mdash; at least in public. Experts believe the two trade leads are striking a different tone because they have a different role to play as the dispute heats up.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/as-insults-fly-around-trade-negotiators-for-canada-and-the-us-avoid-getting-personal-in-public/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/as-insults-fly-around-trade-negotiators-for-canada-and-the-us-avoid-getting-personal-in-public/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Bombers come up big in beating Alouettes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Winnipeg Blue Bombers came up with a total team effort and stunned the CFL-leading Montreal Alouettes 44-28 in front of a sold-out crowd at Princess Auto Stadium on Friday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/blue-bombers-come-up-big-in-beating-alouettes/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 05:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/blue-bombers-come-up-big-in-beating-alouettes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton-born man held for months in ICE detention centres returns to Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Curtis Wright says he endured terrible conditions at different U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facilities in Texas after he was taken into custody 10 months ago.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-born-man-held-for-months-in-ice-detention-centres-returns-to-canada/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 02:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-born-man-held-for-months-in-ice-detention-centres-returns-to-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary uses AI to determine the 50 highest-risk intersections for pedestrians]]></title><description><![CDATA[The list of the highest-risk intersections comes after the City of Calgary used AI to assess and assign a risk score to more than 17,000 intersections across the city.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/calgary-uses-ai-to-determine-the-50-highest-risk-intersections-for-pedestrians/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 02:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/calgary-uses-ai-to-determine-the-50-highest-risk-intersections-for-pedestrians/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What could Alberta do with its budget surplus?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta is now forecasting a $2 billion surplus this fiscal year. That's an $11.4 billion swing, after initially projecting a deficit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/what-could-alberta-do-with-its-budget-surplus/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 02:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/what-could-alberta-do-with-its-budget-surplus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charges laid in St. Albert electric dirt bike crash as e-mobility hospitalizations spike]]></title><description><![CDATA['These are dangerous, high-speed, off-highway vehicles that need to be ridden out in the back 40 and not in the cities,' RCMP said of electric dirt bikes on municipal streets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/charges-laid-in-st-albert-electric-dirt-bike-crash-as-e-mobility-hospitalizations-spike/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 01:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/charges-laid-in-st-albert-electric-dirt-bike-crash-as-e-mobility-hospitalizations-spike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Recovery Alberta says Edmonton’s Henwood Treatment Centre to reopen once flood damage is repaired]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Henwood Treatment Centre in northeast Edmonton, a province-run addiction and mental health facility, will be reopened and resume operations once flood damage repairs are complete, Recovery Alberta announced in a news release issued Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/recovery-alberta-says-edmontons-henwood-treatment-centre-to-reopen-once-flood-damage-is-repaired/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 01:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/recovery-alberta-says-edmontons-henwood-treatment-centre-to-reopen-once-flood-damage-is-repaired/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Avs sign Makar to NHL's largest-ever contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cale Makar and the Colorado Avalanche agreed to an eight-year contract extension worth $163.2 million US on Friday that will make him the highest paid player in league history.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/avs-sign-makar-to-nhls-largest-ever-contract/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 01:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/avs-sign-makar-to-nhls-largest-ever-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[97 dogs rescued from Fort McMurray home, charges pending against owner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly 100 small-breed dogs have been rescued from a home in the Fort McMurray neighbourhood of Gregoire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/97-dogs-rescued-from-fort-mcmurray-home-charges-pending-against-owner/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 01:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/97-dogs-rescued-from-fort-mcmurray-home-charges-pending-against-owner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Missing hiker found dead at Kananaskis Country's Tent Ridge]]></title><description><![CDATA[A female hiker died on Tent Ridge in Kananaskis Country. Emergency services located her Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/missing-hiker-found-dead-at-kananaskis-countrys-tent-ridge/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/missing-hiker-found-dead-at-kananaskis-countrys-tent-ridge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nearly 100 dogs rescued from home in Fort McMurray]]></title><description><![CDATA[The dogs have been placed in the care of the Fort McMurray SPCA, which says it will let the public know when the animals are ready for adoption.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/nearly-100-dogs-rescued-from-home-in-fort-mcmurray/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/nearly-100-dogs-rescued-from-home-in-fort-mcmurray/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What went wrong with U.S. trade talks, according to Canada's chief negotiator]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's chief U.S. trade negotiator is disputing several claims made by American officials about why trade talks fell apart last week, namely that the Canadian side brought forward last-minute demands on autos and that U.S. negotiators weren't interested in French language discoverability rules.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/what-went-wrong-with-us-trade-talks-according-to-canadas-chief-negotiator/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/what-went-wrong-with-us-trade-talks-according-to-canadas-chief-negotiator/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How and why CBC News will adjust its 9/11 language guidance]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBC&rsquo;s reporting on terrorism, wherever it occurs, has always been guided by the principle of attribution, and like other major news organizations, it has been our practice for decades.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/how-and-why-cbc-news-will-adjust-its-911-language-guidance/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 22:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/how-and-why-cbc-news-will-adjust-its-911-language-guidance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stampeders turn to Love with starting QB Adams out]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Calgary Stampeders will be without the services of starting quarterback Vernon Adam Jr. for the immediate future.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/stampeders-turn-to-love-with-starting-qb-adams-out/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 22:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/stampeders-turn-to-love-with-starting-qb-adams-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Premier Danielle Smith to meet with U.S. officials next week amid trade war]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is set to meet with U.S. officials next week, after recently saying she wants to see Canada double down on diplomacy and avoid any further escalations of their trade war.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/premier-danielle-smith-to-meet-with-us-officials-next-week-amid-trade-war/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/premier-danielle-smith-to-meet-with-us-officials-next-week-amid-trade-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta, Saskatchewan politicians head to Minnesota for trade advocacy, conference with lawmakers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Alberta government says a United Conservative Party legislature member is heading to Minnesota to advocate for trade and strong relationships.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-saskatchewan-politicians-head-to-minnesota-for-trade-advocacy-conference-with-lawmakers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-saskatchewan-politicians-head-to-minnesota-for-trade-advocacy-conference-with-lawmakers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to meet with U.S. officials next week amid trade war]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is set to meet with U.S. officials next week, after recently saying she wants to see Canada double down on diplomacy and avoid any further escalations of their trade war.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-premier-danielle-smith-to-meet-with-us-officials-next-week-amid-trade-war/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-premier-danielle-smith-to-meet-with-us-officials-next-week-amid-trade-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta politician heads to Minnesota for legislator conference, trade advocacy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Alberta government says a United Conservative Party legislature member is heading to Minnesota to advocate for trade and strong relationships.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-politician-heads-to-minnesota-for-legislator-conference-trade-advocacy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-politician-heads-to-minnesota-for-legislator-conference-trade-advocacy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton-born father back in Canada after 9 months in ICE detention]]></title><description><![CDATA['I've been removed for a mistake I made 22 years ago, when I was a 17-year-old kid in high school. And now two American children are going to be left without their father.']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-born-father-back-in-canada-after-9-months-in-ice-detention/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-born-father-back-in-canada-after-9-months-in-ice-detention/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta pulp mill under pressure from Trump’s tariffs gets $20M in federal support]]></title><description><![CDATA[A pulp mill in northwestern Alberta is getting a boost of $20 million through the federal government's Regional Tariff Response Initiative. The announcement was made at the mill by a federal minister earlier this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-pulp-mill-under-pressure-from-trumps-tariffs-gets-20m-in-federal-support/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-pulp-mill-under-pressure-from-trumps-tariffs-gets-20m-in-federal-support/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local organists oppose plan to move U of A organ to southern Alberta church]]></title><description><![CDATA[A group of local historians, organists and former students are speaking out against the University of Alberta&rsquo;s decision to move its venerable Casavant Opus 3358 organ to a church located hundreds of kilometres away.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/local-organists-oppose-plan-to-move-u-of-a-organ-to-southern-alberta-church/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/local-organists-oppose-plan-to-move-u-of-a-organ-to-southern-alberta-church/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 dead following fire in Calgary home basement, police investigating]]></title><description><![CDATA[Calgary police are investigating what they call a 'suspicious death' following a fire at a home in the Tuxedo Park neighbourhood.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/1-dead-following-fire-in-calgary-home-basement-police-investigating/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/1-dead-following-fire-in-calgary-home-basement-police-investigating/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Interprovincial trade barriers are falling. But rewriting old rules will take time]]></title><description><![CDATA[The collapse of talks with the United States has added urgency to reducing trade barriers within Canada. But experts say it's not a simple fix.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/interprovincial-trade-barriers-are-falling-but-rewriting-old-rules-will-take-time/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/interprovincial-trade-barriers-are-falling-but-rewriting-old-rules-will-take-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton father convicted of manslaughter in death of his 5-week-old infant]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Edmonton father has been convicted of manslaughter in connection with the death of his five-week-old baby boy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-father-convicted-of-manslaughter-in-death-of-his-5-week-old-infant/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-father-convicted-of-manslaughter-in-death-of-his-5-week-old-infant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's economy grew by 3.3% in the second quarter, showing sharp recovery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's economy rebounded sharply in the second quarter after &zwnj;six months of virtually no growth, aided by strong jump in exports and solid domestic demand, data showed on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canadas-economy-grew-by-33-in-the-second-quarter-showing-sharp-recovery/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canadas-economy-grew-by-33-in-the-second-quarter-showing-sharp-recovery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's economy grew by 3.3% annualized in the second quarter, showing sharp recovery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's economy rebounded sharply in the second quarter after &zwnj;six months of virtually no growth, aided by strong jump in exports and solid domestic demand, data showed on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canadas-economy-grew-by-33-annualized-in-the-second-quarter-showing-sharp-recovery/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canadas-economy-grew-by-33-annualized-in-the-second-quarter-showing-sharp-recovery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's economy grew a strong 3.3% annualized in second quarter, as first quarter revised higher]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's economy posted strong growth in the second quarter, driven by high exports and domestic investments. After a slight decline in GDP growth in the first quarter led to fears of a technical recession, an upwards revision of those figures puts those notions in the 'trash bin,' according to one economist.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canadas-economy-grew-a-strong-33-annualized-in-second-quarter-as-first-quarter-revised-higher/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canadas-economy-grew-a-strong-33-annualized-in-second-quarter-as-first-quarter-revised-higher/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's economy grew a strong 3.3% annualized in 2nd quarter, as 1st quarter revised higher]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's economy posted strong growth in the second quarter, driven by high exports and domestic investments. After a slight decline in GDP growth in the first quarter led to fears of a technical recession, an upwards revision of those figures puts those notions in the "trash bin," according to one economist.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canadas-economy-grew-a-strong-33-annualized-in-2nd-quarter-as-1st-quarter-revised-higher/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canadas-economy-grew-a-strong-33-annualized-in-2nd-quarter-as-1st-quarter-revised-higher/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Regulator upholds sanctions against oilsands operator ordered to abandon operations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sanctions ordering Calgary-based Sunshine Oilsands Ltd. to shut down and permanently decommission its West Ells project have been upheld on appeal. The operator wanted the operations back but the regulator was not convinced the company has the resources to fix its operational problems.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/regulator-upholds-sanctions-against-oilsands-operator-ordered-to-abandon-operations/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/regulator-upholds-sanctions-against-oilsands-operator-ordered-to-abandon-operations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where do young people stand in Alberta’s separation debate?]]></title><description><![CDATA[In two Canadian provinces, two different conversations are unfolding about the prospect of leaving the country for good, and it seems two different age cohorts are making the push.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/where-do-young-people-stand-in-albertas-separation-debate/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/where-do-young-people-stand-in-albertas-separation-debate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Treaty 6 was signed 150 years ago. First Nations worry a push for Alberta independence puts it at risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[First Nations from across Treaty 6 territory have been marking this month&rsquo;s 150th anniversary of the signing of the 1876 agreement with the Crown. But for some, the discussion around the upcoming referendum on Alberta independence is casting a shadow over it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/treaty-6-was-signed-150-years-ago-first-nations-worry-a-push-for-alberta-independence-puts-it-at-risk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/treaty-6-was-signed-150-years-ago-first-nations-worry-a-push-for-alberta-independence-puts-it-at-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Appeal court orders new trial in $4M drug seizure near Sask.-Alta. border]]></title><description><![CDATA[The drug bust happened after police tracked the cellphone of a man they believed was helping facilitate shipments of methamphetamine crossing the U.S. border into Canada at Coutts, Alta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/appeal-court-orders-new-trial-in-4m-drug-seizure-near-sask-alta-border/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/appeal-court-orders-new-trial-in-4m-drug-seizure-near-sask-alta-border/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How teen accounts on Instagram and Facebook are changing after Meta's $18B US settlement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Changes are coming for teen Instagram and Facebook users after parent company Meta agreed to platform changes in a landmark U.S. settlement to resolve claims of online harms to youth. Experts tell CBC News what's changing, how widely and what impact this might have going forward.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/how-teen-accounts-on-instagram-and-facebook-are-changing-after-metas-18b-us-settlement/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/how-teen-accounts-on-instagram-and-facebook-are-changing-after-metas-18b-us-settlement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Danielle Smith takes questions at virtual town hall on Alberta data centres, NDP calls for pause]]></title><description><![CDATA[Premier Danielle Smith and three of her ministers spent an hour Thursday fielding calls and online questions from Albertans who say they are concerned about artificial intelligence data centres being built in the province.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/danielle-smith-takes-questions-at-virtual-town-hall-on-alberta-data-centres-ndp-calls-for-pause/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 06:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/danielle-smith-takes-questions-at-virtual-town-hall-on-alberta-data-centres-ndp-calls-for-pause/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Future of province-run addictions centre in Edmonton uncertain as treatment program remains closed]]></title><description><![CDATA[The future of a province-run addictions and mental health treatment centre in northeast Edmonton remains uncertain after flooding forced clients out of the facility in late June.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/future-of-province-run-addictions-centre-in-edmonton-uncertain-as-treatment-program-remains-closed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 04:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/future-of-province-run-addictions-centre-in-edmonton-uncertain-as-treatment-program-remains-closed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Peter Pocklington’s former mansion on City of Edmonton’s auction list: ‘It’s iconic’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of Edmonton's assessed value for 8638 Saskatchewan Drive is $2.7 million &mdash; which for 2026, translates to a municipal property tax bill of more than $28,000.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/peter-pocklingtons-former-mansion-on-city-of-edmontons-auction-list-its-iconic/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 03:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/peter-pocklingtons-former-mansion-on-city-of-edmontons-auction-list-its-iconic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta expands access to cancer treatment with Calgary radiopharmaceutical facility]]></title><description><![CDATA[Construction is underway on the Calgary Radiopharmaceutical Centre and cyclotron &mdash; expanding access to advanced cancer imaging and treatments across southern Alberta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-expands-access-to-cancer-treatment-with-calgary-radiopharmaceutical-facility/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 01:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-expands-access-to-cancer-treatment-with-calgary-radiopharmaceutical-facility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TSB renews calls for updated helicopter safety rules following fatal northern Alberta crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[The TSB says the deadly helicopter crash was caused by a combination of severe winter weather, the pilot&rsquo;s inability to see any visual landmarks and a lack of experience flying in harsh conditions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/tsb-renews-calls-for-updated-helicopter-safety-rules-following-fatal-northern-alberta-crash/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/tsb-renews-calls-for-updated-helicopter-safety-rules-following-fatal-northern-alberta-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver who caused 2024 Boxing Day crash that killed 9-year-old girl sentenced to 10 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Duane Nepoose, 32, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after speeding Calgary police in a stolen minivan, causing a crash that killed nine-year-old Victoria Desjardins.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/driver-who-caused-2024-boxing-day-crash-that-killed-9-year-old-girl-sentenced-to-10-years/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/driver-who-caused-2024-boxing-day-crash-that-killed-9-year-old-girl-sentenced-to-10-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oilers hire Donskov as coaching consultant]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Edmonton Oilers have hired Misha Donskov as a coaching consultant, the NHL club announced Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/oilers-hire-donskov-as-coaching-consultant/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 23:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/oilers-hire-donskov-as-coaching-consultant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Summer storms could mean $42M in uninsurable losses for City of Edmonton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Record-breaking levels of rain in Edmonton this summer have wreaked havoc on municipal infrastructure and a number of public construction projects, causing millions of dollars in damage that are not expected to be covered by insurance, city councillors heard during a recent committee meeting.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/summer-storms-could-mean-42m-in-uninsurable-losses-for-city-of-edmonton/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/summer-storms-could-mean-42m-in-uninsurable-losses-for-city-of-edmonton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta predicting 2026 budget surplus thanks to oil prices, Middle East war]]></title><description><![CDATA[The province&rsquo;s latest fiscal update predicts a $2-billion surplus &mdash; a huge turnaround from the $9.4-billion deficit originally expected for the 2026 fiscal year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-predicting-2026-budget-surplus-thanks-to-oil-prices-middle-east-war/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-predicting-2026-budget-surplus-thanks-to-oil-prices-middle-east-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton police officer charged with two counts of sexual assault after ASIRT investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Edmonton police officer is facing sexual assault charges stemming from an off-duty incident more than two years ago.<br />
The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team said it arrested the EPS officer on Wednesday and charged him with two counts of sexual assault.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-police-officer-charged-with-two-counts-of-sexual-assault-after-asirt-investigation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-police-officer-charged-with-two-counts-of-sexual-assault-after-asirt-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No prison absences for man who murdered 5-year-old Jessica Koopmans in Lethbridge]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Parole Board of Canada has denied unescorted temporary absences to Anthony Gallup, who kidnapped and killed five-year-old Jessica Koopmans in Lethbridge in 2001.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/no-prison-absences-for-man-who-murdered-5-year-old-jessica-koopmans-in-lethbridge/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/no-prison-absences-for-man-who-murdered-5-year-old-jessica-koopmans-in-lethbridge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil prices swing Alberta’s $9.4B deficit to $2B surplus, but finance minister urges caution]]></title><description><![CDATA[The same factor that's sent fuel prices soaring has created a massive turnaround for provincial government's budget.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/oil-prices-swing-albertas-94b-deficit-to-2b-surplus-but-finance-minister-urges-caution/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/oil-prices-swing-albertas-94b-deficit-to-2b-surplus-but-finance-minister-urges-caution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta expects $2B surplus instead of $9.4B deficit, due to Iran war bump to oil prices]]></title><description><![CDATA[The same factor that's sent fuel prices soaring has created a massive turnaround for provincial government's budget.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-expects-2b-surplus-instead-of-94b-deficit-due-to-iran-war-bump-to-oil-prices/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-expects-2b-surplus-instead-of-94b-deficit-due-to-iran-war-bump-to-oil-prices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Enbridge signs deal with KKR and Apollo to fund Westcoast pipeline expansion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enbridge Inc. has signed a deal with KKR and Apollo to form a joint venture to help fund the expansion of its Westcoast natural gas pipeline system.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/enbridge-signs-deal-with-kkr-and-apollo-to-fund-westcoast-pipeline-expansion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/enbridge-signs-deal-with-kkr-and-apollo-to-fund-westcoast-pipeline-expansion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apply now to jobs in Alberta]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apply now at cbc.ca/workwithus]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/apply-now-to-jobs-in-alberta/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/apply-now-to-jobs-in-alberta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Danielle Smith to take part in virtual town hall on AI data centres in Alberta]]></title><description><![CDATA[Danielle Smith and her technology minister are set to take part in a virtual town hall Thursday about developing artificial intelligence data centres in Alberta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/danielle-smith-to-take-part-in-virtual-town-hall-on-ai-data-centres-in-alberta/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/danielle-smith-to-take-part-in-virtual-town-hall-on-ai-data-centres-in-alberta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta’s Smith to take part in virtual town hall on AI data centre development]]></title><description><![CDATA[Danielle Smith and her technology minister are set to take part in a virtual town hall Thursday about developing artificial intelligence data centres in the province.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/albertas-smith-to-take-part-in-virtual-town-hall-on-ai-data-centre-development/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/albertas-smith-to-take-part-in-virtual-town-hall-on-ai-data-centre-development/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta’s Smith takes questions at less rowdy AI town hall, NDP calls for freeze]]></title><description><![CDATA[Smith's government has been trying to position Alberta as an ideal destination for data centres, saying they could generate new jobs and billions in royalties and taxes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/albertas-smith-takes-questions-at-less-rowdy-ai-town-hall-ndp-calls-for-freeze/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/albertas-smith-takes-questions-at-less-rowdy-ai-town-hall-ndp-calls-for-freeze/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton-area couple gets 4-year sentence for neglect that led to elderly woman’s death]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Edmonton-area couple has each been sentenced to four years in prison after being found criminally negligent in the death of a 76-year-old woman who spent up to 10 days lying on a floor without adequate care.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-area-couple-gets-4-year-sentence-for-neglect-that-led-to-elderly-womans-death/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-area-couple-gets-4-year-sentence-for-neglect-that-led-to-elderly-womans-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The art of inflicting pain: How to select targets for Canada's counter-tariffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada must balance many different considerations when selecting which U.S. products to tariff in order to cause maximum pressure in the United States with minimal disruption at home. Those include the U.S. elections, affordability and the ease with which importers on either side of the border can find alternatives, according to economic and political experts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/the-art-of-inflicting-pain-how-to-select-targets-for-canadas-counter-tariffs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/the-art-of-inflicting-pain-how-to-select-targets-for-canadas-counter-tariffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Consumers say 'resolve is strengthened' to buy Canadian, bringing patriotic shopping movement back to life]]></title><description><![CDATA[As trade war tensions between Canada and the U.S. ratchet up again, some shoppers are digging in their heels when it comes to buying Canadian. And that's driving more traffic to tools that help connect shoppers with Canadian-made products and home-grown businesses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/consumers-say-resolve-is-strengthened-to-buy-canadian-bringing-patriotic-shopping-movement-back-to-life/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/consumers-say-resolve-is-strengthened-to-buy-canadian-bringing-patriotic-shopping-movement-back-to-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Edmonton school to temporarily relocate students due to flood damage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Killarney Junior High School in north Edmonton will temporarily relocate 170 Grade 8 students to start the school year because of damage from a July storm.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/north-edmonton-school-to-temporarily-relocate-students-due-to-flood-damage/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 02:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/north-edmonton-school-to-temporarily-relocate-students-due-to-flood-damage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Danielle Smith rejects taxing oil exports, pushes increased diplomacy efforts with U.S.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Danielle Smith says she wants to avoid further trade war escalations and instead double down on diplomacy efforts &mdash; cautioning the U.S. has the power to cripple Canada energy-wise.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/danielle-smith-rejects-taxing-oil-exports-pushes-increased-diplomacy-efforts-with-us/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 02:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/danielle-smith-rejects-taxing-oil-exports-pushes-increased-diplomacy-efforts-with-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton bike lane expansion to continue as planned]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bike lane advocates outnumbered opponents at Edmonton&rsquo;s city hall on Wednesday as councillors considered but ultimately rejected a proposal to drop more than a dozen planned routes from a bike lane network expansion plan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-bike-lane-expansion-to-continue-as-planned/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 01:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-bike-lane-expansion-to-continue-as-planned/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Frederik Andersen among several Oilers expected to miss training camp with injuries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Recently signed goaltender Frederik Andersen is among four players expected to miss the Edmonton Oilers' training camp next month after he sustained an injury during off-season training.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/frederik-andersen-among-several-oilers-expected-to-miss-training-camp-with-injuries/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/frederik-andersen-among-several-oilers-expected-to-miss-training-camp-with-injuries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Threatening U.S. 'feels good' but would have negative outcome: Alberta premier]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says Canada has to expect an 'equal' and 'even more forceful' response from the U.S. to proposed Canadian counter-tariffs. Smith encouraged other premiers to 'ask themselves do we really want this outcome.']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/threatening-us-feels-good-but-would-have-negative-outcome-alberta-premier/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/threatening-us-feels-good-but-would-have-negative-outcome-alberta-premier/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump's top trade negotiator disputes Canadian assertion that U.S. made last-minute demands]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Trump administration's top trade negotiator disputes Ottawa's assertion that last-minute demands from the U.S. derailed a trade deal between the two countries last week, saying Canadian negotiators' concerns about the deal's "implementation" led Ottawa to pull the plug.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/trumps-top-trade-negotiator-disputes-canadian-assertion-that-us-made-last-minute-demands/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 23:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/trumps-top-trade-negotiator-disputes-canadian-assertion-that-us-made-last-minute-demands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Goalie Andersen to miss Oilers camp]]></title><description><![CDATA[Recently signed goaltender Frederik Andersen is among four players expected to miss the Edmonton Oilers' training camp next month after he sustained an injury during off-season training.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/goalie-andersen-to-miss-oilers-camp/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 23:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/goalie-andersen-to-miss-oilers-camp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Als head to Winnipeg riding seven-game win streak]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quarterback Davis Alexander and the Montreal Alouettes are on quite a roll.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/als-head-to-winnipeg-riding-seven-game-win-streak/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 22:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/als-head-to-winnipeg-riding-seven-game-win-streak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Killarney School students temporarily relocating after summer storm damage]]></title><description><![CDATA[A thunderstorm on July 15 significantly damaged the roof at Killarney School and flooded in parts of the building on 132 Avenue near 91 Street in north Edmonton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/killarney-school-students-temporarily-relocating-after-summer-storm-damage/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 22:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/killarney-school-students-temporarily-relocating-after-summer-storm-damage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta premier to provide update on tariffs, Canada-U.S. trade war]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the Canada-U.S. trade war heats up, the Alberta government says Premier Danielle Smith will provide an update regarding tariffs after previously urging a more conciliatory approach in trade negotiations between Ottawa and Washington. Smith has been calling on the federal government to return to the negotiating table with the United States before Canadian tariffs on $27.6-billion worth of U.S. goods take effect in two weeks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-premier-to-provide-update-on-tariffs-canada-us-trade-war/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-premier-to-provide-update-on-tariffs-canada-us-trade-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta premier doubles down on diplomacy with Americans to stave off U.S. tariffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says Canadians must double down on their diplomatic efforts to convince U.S. lawmakers and citizens that the escalating trade war is destructive for everyone on both sides of the border.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-premier-doubles-down-on-diplomacy-with-americans-to-stave-off-us-tariffs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-premier-doubles-down-on-diplomacy-with-americans-to-stave-off-us-tariffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northern Alberta campus gets new life with grand opening under new education provider]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hundreds &mdash; including the Premier &mdash; turned up Fairview, Alta., as Northern Lakes College (NLC) officially took over as the education provider of a post-secondary institution that was previously expected to close this summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/northern-alberta-campus-gets-new-life-with-grand-opening-under-new-education-provider/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 21:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/northern-alberta-campus-gets-new-life-with-grand-opening-under-new-education-provider/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump's trade war: Fact-checking Canada's natural gas leverage over the U.S.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Mark Carney cited Canadian natural gas exports to support his claim that "Canada fuels American growth." A top commodities analyst says using natural gas as leverage in the ongoing trade war would have major consequences in both countries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/trumps-trade-war-fact-checking-canadas-natural-gas-leverage-over-the-us/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 21:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/trumps-trade-war-fact-checking-canadas-natural-gas-leverage-over-the-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Special mail-in ballot requests surge above 175,000 ahead of Alberta referendum]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elections Alberta said it has received more than 175,000 requests for special ballots as of Tuesday, with more than 50 days remaining before the fall referendum. The total is already nearly triple the amount requested in the 2023 provincial election.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/special-mail-in-ballot-requests-surge-above-175000-ahead-of-alberta-referendum/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 21:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/special-mail-in-ballot-requests-surge-above-175000-ahead-of-alberta-referendum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatchewan to tax U.S. booze, but premier says potash and oil are off the table]]></title><description><![CDATA[Premier Scott Moe and members of his cabinet are expected to speak with the media 1 p.m. on Wednesday in Prince Albert.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/saskatchewan-to-tax-us-booze-but-premier-says-potash-and-oil-are-off-the-table/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/saskatchewan-to-tax-us-booze-but-premier-says-potash-and-oil-are-off-the-table/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is restricting U.S. from Canada’s oil ‘crazy’? Here’s what happened before]]></title><description><![CDATA[The escalating trade war between Canada and the U.S. has reignited the debate over whether to use Canadian energy exports as leverage over the Trump administration.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/is-restricting-us-from-canadas-oil-crazy-heres-what-happened-before/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/is-restricting-us-from-canadas-oil-crazy-heres-what-happened-before/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U of A to move venerable pipe organ to church in southern Alberta]]></title><description><![CDATA[The organ was installed in 1978 as a memorial to university faculty and students who lost their lives during the First and Second World Wars. The decision to dismantle it came after the school finalized its Convocation Hall renewal plan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/u-of-a-to-move-venerable-pipe-organ-to-church-in-southern-alberta/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/u-of-a-to-move-venerable-pipe-organ-to-church-in-southern-alberta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nenshi urges Alberta premier to cancel separation vote amid Canada-U.S. trade war]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta's Opposition leader says now is not the time to hold a referendum on quitting Canada as the country wages a consequential trade war with its southern neighbour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/nenshi-urges-alberta-premier-to-cancel-separation-vote-amid-canada-us-trade-war/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/nenshi-urges-alberta-premier-to-cancel-separation-vote-amid-canada-us-trade-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton proposes changes to remaining bike routes amid community pushback, provincial legislation]]></title><description><![CDATA[City administration is recommending changes to remaining bike routes, citing community concerns, construction challenges and expected changes to provincial legislation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-proposes-changes-to-remaining-bike-routes-amid-community-pushback-provincial-legislation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-proposes-changes-to-remaining-bike-routes-amid-community-pushback-provincial-legislation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton city council rejects proposed changes to remaining bike lane routes]]></title><description><![CDATA[City administration recommended changes to remaining bike routes, citing community concerns, construction challenges and expected changes to provincial legislation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-city-council-rejects-proposed-changes-to-remaining-bike-lane-routes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-city-council-rejects-proposed-changes-to-remaining-bike-lane-routes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Semi driver sentenced after barrelling head-on into motorcycle convoy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Families of the Red Rum motorcycle group attended the High Prairie courthouse Tuesday looking for substantial jail time for a semi-truck driver who forever altered their lives.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/semi-driver-sentenced-after-barrelling-head-on-into-motorcycle-convoy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/semi-driver-sentenced-after-barrelling-head-on-into-motorcycle-convoy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman dies in police shooting as Calgary officers respond to mental health call]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman was shot and killed by members of the Calgary Police Service overnight when officers responded to a mental health call f in the city's southeast Legacy neighbourhood.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/woman-dies-in-police-shooting-as-calgary-officers-respond-to-mental-health-call/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/woman-dies-in-police-shooting-as-calgary-officers-respond-to-mental-health-call/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 dead following officer-involved shooting in Calgary]]></title><description><![CDATA[One person is dead and police remain on scene following an officer-involved shooting in southeast Calgary overnight Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/1-dead-following-officer-involved-shooting-in-calgary/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/1-dead-following-officer-involved-shooting-in-calgary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Does Edmonton have enough public washrooms?]]></title><description><![CDATA[While the map shows where there are public washrooms across the city, it also highlights large areas where they are absent.<br />
The city looks after 160 washrooms, located mostly in parks, recreation centres, transit hubs, and libraries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/does-edmonton-have-enough-public-washrooms/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/does-edmonton-have-enough-public-washrooms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta NDP urges Smith to cancel separation vote amid Canada-US trade war]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta's Opposition leader says now is not the time to hold a referendum on leaving Canada as the country wages a consequential trade war with its southern neighbors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-ndp-urges-smith-to-cancel-separation-vote-amid-canada-us-trade-war/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-ndp-urges-smith-to-cancel-separation-vote-amid-canada-us-trade-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unity or bust: How U.S. tariffs get spun into Alberta's separatism debate]]></title><description><![CDATA[One side views the escalated trade war as an external threat that will bind Canadians; the other sees a sign of Canadian failure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/unity-or-bust-how-us-tariffs-get-spun-into-albertas-separatism-debate/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/unity-or-bust-how-us-tariffs-get-spun-into-albertas-separatism-debate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Retaliatory tariffs could raise costs for Canadian businesses already weathering the trade war]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada is set to impose retaliatory tariffs on $27.6 billion worth of U.S. goods starting Sept. 8. For some Canadian businesses, these counter-tariffs stand to drive up the costs of the things they make, which could be another difficult blow for companies at a time when many are already impacted by the ongoing trade war with the United States.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/retaliatory-tariffs-could-raise-costs-for-canadian-businesses-already-weathering-the-trade-war/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/retaliatory-tariffs-could-raise-costs-for-canadian-businesses-already-weathering-the-trade-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food and shelter have driven Canada's affordability crisis. Health care isn't far behind]]></title><description><![CDATA[Food and shelter grab headlines, but out-of-pocket health-care expenses have climbed at a nearly identical rate since 2022, Statistics Canada data shows. Economists and policy experts break down the structural drivers behind Canada's rising private medical costs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/food-and-shelter-have-driven-canadas-affordability-crisis-health-care-isnt-far-behind/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/food-and-shelter-have-driven-canadas-affordability-crisis-health-care-isnt-far-behind/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta Premier Danielle Smith wants Ottawa to resume trade talks with U.S. before counter-tariffs begin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is calling on Ottawa to get back to the negotiating table with the United States before its counter-tariffs take effect in two weeks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-premier-danielle-smith-wants-ottawa-to-resume-trade-talks-with-us-before-counter-tariffs-begin/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 06:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-premier-danielle-smith-wants-ottawa-to-resume-trade-talks-with-us-before-counter-tariffs-begin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton police charge man with sexual assault of a minor, sexual interference]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Edmonton Police Service has charged 41-year-old Marklester Cruz with sexual assault of a minor and sexual interference. Police say they believe there could be other victims who have yet to come forward.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-police-charge-man-with-sexual-assault-of-a-minor-sexual-interference/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-police-charge-man-with-sexual-assault-of-a-minor-sexual-interference/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton Pride Festival says it needed to work with EPS after receiving bomb threat]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Edmonton Pride Festival says it stands by the level of police presence it had at this year&rsquo;s Pride parade, revealing it received a bomb threat leading up to the event.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-pride-festival-says-it-needed-to-work-with-eps-after-receiving-bomb-threat/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-pride-festival-says-it-needed-to-work-with-eps-after-receiving-bomb-threat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bomb threat prompted more visible police presence at Edmonton Pride parade]]></title><description><![CDATA[EPS said there weren't more officers than normal at Edmonton's Pride parade but as a precaution, police adopted a more visible presence due to the bomb threat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/bomb-threat-prompted-more-visible-police-presence-at-edmonton-pride-parade/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 04:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/bomb-threat-prompted-more-visible-police-presence-at-edmonton-pride-parade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RCMP investigate threat to shoot students on 1st day of school in northern Alberta town]]></title><description><![CDATA[The RCMP says a 16-year-old will be charged with uttering threats after its officers investigated reports of a threat to shoot other students on the first day of school in Manning, Alta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/rcmp-investigate-threat-to-shoot-students-on-1st-day-of-school-in-northern-alberta-town/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 02:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/rcmp-investigate-threat-to-shoot-students-on-1st-day-of-school-in-northern-alberta-town/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Hope Mission homeless shelter approved in southeast Edmonton]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Hope Mission has been looking to expand services as the need for more emergency spaces grows, and is aiming to open the permanent, 24/7 southside shelter in time for winter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/new-hope-mission-homeless-shelter-approved-in-southeast-edmonton/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 02:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/new-hope-mission-homeless-shelter-approved-in-southeast-edmonton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City council approves rezoning for Hope Mission shelter in south Edmonton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edmonton city council has given Hope Mission permission to rezone its building near Argyll Road and 75th Street, allowing for a new 24/7 homeless shelter with 120 beds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/city-council-approves-rezoning-for-hope-mission-shelter-in-south-edmonton/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/city-council-approves-rezoning-for-hope-mission-shelter-in-south-edmonton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Danielle Smith wants Ottawa to resume negotiations with U.S. before counter-tariffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta's premier has been a holdout among provincial and territorial leaders when it comes to putting their support behind Prime Minister Mark Carney's plan for counter-tariffs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/danielle-smith-wants-ottawa-to-resume-negotiations-with-us-before-counter-tariffs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 01:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/danielle-smith-wants-ottawa-to-resume-negotiations-with-us-before-counter-tariffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Recovery Alberta closes Edmonton addiction treatment program, drops hundreds from wait list]]></title><description><![CDATA[For hundreds of Albertans on the waiting list at the Henwood Treatment Centre, the loss of the program means they are back to square one in their search for addiction treatment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/recovery-alberta-closes-edmonton-addiction-treatment-program-drops-hundreds-from-wait-list/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 01:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/recovery-alberta-closes-edmonton-addiction-treatment-program-drops-hundreds-from-wait-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man dead after police-involved shooting in west Edmonton, ASIRT investigating]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta&rsquo;s police watchdog is investigating a shooting involving Edmonton police that left a 57-year-old man dead in the city&rsquo;s west end.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/man-dead-after-police-involved-shooting-in-west-edmonton-asirt-investigating/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 01:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/man-dead-after-police-involved-shooting-in-west-edmonton-asirt-investigating/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jason Kenney says oil needs to be on the table in U.S. tariff war]]></title><description><![CDATA[Statistics peg the value of Alberta's oil exports to the U.S. in 2025 at close to $111 billion &mdash; representing much of the province's nearly $177 billion worth of global exports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/jason-kenney-says-oil-needs-to-be-on-the-table-in-us-tariff-war/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/jason-kenney-says-oil-needs-to-be-on-the-table-in-us-tariff-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manning teen arrested after school shooting threat made in northern Alberta town]]></title><description><![CDATA[A teenager from a northern Alberta community has been arrested and seven guns seized after RCMP learned someone had threatened to shoot students on the first day of school.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/manning-teen-arrested-after-school-shooting-threat-made-in-northern-alberta-town/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/manning-teen-arrested-after-school-shooting-threat-made-in-northern-alberta-town/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TSB calls for stricter medical fitness assessment rules after Alberta train crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[The call comes after an investigation into a 2023 collision between two Canadian National Railway trains near Wainwright, about 200 kilometres southeast of Edmonton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/tsb-calls-for-stricter-medical-fitness-assessment-rules-after-alberta-train-crash/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/tsb-calls-for-stricter-medical-fitness-assessment-rules-after-alberta-train-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loblaw backtracks on dropping produce labels after customer backlash, new trade war]]></title><description><![CDATA[Loblaw has reversed course on its decision earlier this month to drop country-of-origin labeling on produce signs in its stores in most provinces, following customer backlash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/loblaw-backtracks-on-dropping-produce-labels-after-customer-backlash-new-trade-war/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/loblaw-backtracks-on-dropping-produce-labels-after-customer-backlash-new-trade-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loblaw backtracks on dropping country-of-origin produce labels after customer backlash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Loblaw has reversed course on its decision earlier this month to drop country-of-origin labeling on produce signs in its stores in most provinces, following customer backlash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/loblaw-backtracks-on-dropping-country-of-origin-produce-labels-after-customer-backlash/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/loblaw-backtracks-on-dropping-country-of-origin-produce-labels-after-customer-backlash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta landscaping company fined in fatal fall at Edmonton construction site]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Alberta landscaping company has been fined for failing to maintain workplace safety nearly three years after a worker suffered a fatal fall at an Edmonton construction site.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-landscaping-company-fined-in-fatal-fall-at-edmonton-construction-site/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-landscaping-company-fined-in-fatal-fall-at-edmonton-construction-site/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TSB calls for stricter medical fitness assessments after Wainwright train collision]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Transportation Safety Board (TSB) is asking the federal government to strengthen oversights on medical assessments for train operators. The call comes after an investigation into a 2023 train collision in Wainwright, Alta., revealed an engineer was cleared to work despite incomplete assessments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/tsb-calls-for-stricter-medical-fitness-assessments-after-wainwright-train-collision/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/tsb-calls-for-stricter-medical-fitness-assessments-after-wainwright-train-collision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TSB calls for stricter medical assessments after 2023 Wainwright train collision]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Transportation Safety Board (TSB) is asking the federal government to strengthen oversights on medical assessments for train operators. The call comes after an investigation into a 2023 train collision in Wainwright revealed an engineer was cleared to work despite incomplete assessments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/tsb-calls-for-stricter-medical-assessments-after-2023-wainwright-train-collision/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/tsb-calls-for-stricter-medical-assessments-after-2023-wainwright-train-collision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dolly Parton, one of country music's greatest legends, dead at 80]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dolly Parton, the country music star beloved for her music and philanthropy, has died, her family said in a statement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/dolly-parton-one-of-country-musics-greatest-legends-dead-at-80/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/dolly-parton-one-of-country-musics-greatest-legends-dead-at-80/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Alberta premier Jason Kenney calls on province to take tougher approach to U.S. trade war]]></title><description><![CDATA[Speaking on CBC Radio's Calgary Eyeopener Tuesday morning, the former United Conservative Party leader said export taxes on the province's energy resources should be on the table to put additional pressure on U.S. President Donald Trump.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/former-alberta-premier-jason-kenney-calls-on-province-to-take-tougher-approach-to-us-trade-war/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/former-alberta-premier-jason-kenney-calls-on-province-to-take-tougher-approach-to-us-trade-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton adds $1M to enforce parking rules this year after a surge in public complaints]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 56,000 complaints the city got in 2023 jumped to 82,000 in 2025, &ldquo;creating a persistent backlog of unresolved complaints,&rdquo; the report shows. City managers are recommending increasing fine amounts in at least 20 sections of the city's traffic bylaw.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-adds-1m-to-enforce-parking-rules-this-year-after-a-surge-in-public-complaints/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-adds-1m-to-enforce-parking-rules-this-year-after-a-surge-in-public-complaints/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Notley, Kenney join forces to co-chair business campaign against Alberta separation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canadian Chamber of Commerce says former premiers Jason Kenney and Rachel Notley are co-chairing its campaign to keep the country united.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/notley-kenney-join-forces-to-co-chair-business-campaign-against-alberta-separation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/notley-kenney-join-forces-to-co-chair-business-campaign-against-alberta-separation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Frenemies for Canada: Notley, Kenney join forces to prevent Alberta separation]]></title><description><![CDATA["I'm always happy to put patriotism ahead of partisanship,&rdquo; Jason Kenney said of partnering with fellow former premier Rachel Notley to fight for Alberta staying in Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/frenemies-for-canada-notley-kenney-join-forces-to-prevent-alberta-separation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/frenemies-for-canada-notley-kenney-join-forces-to-prevent-alberta-separation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton councillors to discuss dialing back on rapid bike lane expansion]]></title><description><![CDATA[While some residents say they would be happy to see some lanes cancelled, cycling advocates and two city councillors who voted to expand Edmonton&rsquo;s active transportation network say the expansion should continue as planned.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-councillors-to-discuss-dialing-back-on-rapid-bike-lane-expansion/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-councillors-to-discuss-dialing-back-on-rapid-bike-lane-expansion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta premier under pressure to take more 'Team Canada' approach to escalating U.S. trade war]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Canadian premiers on Saturday decried U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to impose 50 per cent tariffs on a swath of Canadian imports, political analysts say Alberta's premier took a markedly different tone than her colleagues.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-premier-under-pressure-to-take-more-team-canada-approach-to-escalating-us-trade-war-2/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-premier-under-pressure-to-take-more-team-canada-approach-to-escalating-us-trade-war-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta premier under pressure to take more ‘Team Canada’ approach to escalating U.S. trade war]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Canadian premiers on Saturday decried U.S. President Donald Trump&rsquo;s decision to impose 50 per cent tariffs on a swath of Canadian imports, political analysts say Alberta&rsquo;s premier took a markedly different tone than her colleagues.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-premier-under-pressure-to-take-more-team-canada-approach-to-escalating-us-trade-war/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-premier-under-pressure-to-take-more-team-canada-approach-to-escalating-us-trade-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta government supports grizzly bear monitoring research but stops short of population count]]></title><description><![CDATA[There hasn't been a provincial grizzly bear population study since 2018.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-government-supports-grizzly-bear-monitoring-research-but-stops-short-of-population-count/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-government-supports-grizzly-bear-monitoring-research-but-stops-short-of-population-count/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How will the new tariffs hit Canada's economy?]]></title><description><![CDATA[New U.S. tariffs come into effect and President Donald Trump threatens more on Canadian auto and steel sectors. How is this going to impact our economy and how might Ottawa fight back?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/how-will-the-new-tariffs-hit-canadas-economy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/how-will-the-new-tariffs-hit-canadas-economy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump's tariffs risk higher prices for AI, video games, cellphones: experts]]></title><description><![CDATA[While autos and steel have taken centre stage in the Canada-U.S. trade war, experts say prices rising tariffs could rise prices for electronics, including the physical components behind AI.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/trumps-tariffs-risk-higher-prices-for-ai-video-games-cellphones-experts/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/trumps-tariffs-risk-higher-prices-for-ai-video-games-cellphones-experts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Heritage Committee assessing environmental health of Wood Buffalo National Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chief Melody Lepine of the Mikisew Cree First Nation says she is concerned about environmental impacts that industrial developments are having on the park, which she fears could lose it's designation as a UNESCO World Heritage site.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/world-heritage-committee-assessing-environmental-health-of-wood-buffalo-national-park/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 06:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/world-heritage-committee-assessing-environmental-health-of-wood-buffalo-national-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We will still feel it here': Tariffs might hit Alberta economy, jobs more indirectly, say experts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite Alberta's exports being mostly unscathed by the United States' latest tariff measures, the province is still at risk of significant job losses across industries like agriculture and trucking, a University of Calgary economist cautions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/we-will-still-feel-it-here-tariffs-might-hit-alberta-economy-jobs-more-indirectly-say-experts/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 03:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/we-will-still-feel-it-here-tariffs-might-hit-alberta-economy-jobs-more-indirectly-say-experts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Epcor mulls accelerated storm-water resilience plan after Edmonton’s record rainfalls]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a summer of floods, EPCOR and the City of Edmonton are looking at accelerating stormwater system improvements &mdash; part of a 20-year, $1.6-billion flood resilience plan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/epcor-mulls-accelerated-storm-water-resilience-plan-after-edmontons-record-rainfalls/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 02:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/epcor-mulls-accelerated-storm-water-resilience-plan-after-edmontons-record-rainfalls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Severe hailstorm hits central Alberta, residents left with significant damage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents of Springbrook, Alta. were left with damage to their homes, vehicles and property after a hailstorm on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/severe-hailstorm-hits-central-alberta-residents-left-with-significant-damage/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 01:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/severe-hailstorm-hits-central-alberta-residents-left-with-significant-damage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Montreal Victoire’s missing Walter Cup trophy found and reunited with team]]></title><description><![CDATA[The replica PWHL championship trophy went missing last week when it failed to arrive in Lethbridge, where it was to spend Thursday with Montreal Victoire forward Dara Greig.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/montreal-victoires-missing-walter-cup-trophy-found-and-reunited-with-team/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 01:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/montreal-victoires-missing-walter-cup-trophy-found-and-reunited-with-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rainbow Valley Bridge work wrapping up on Whitemud Drive]]></title><description><![CDATA[After two and a half years of near-daily gridlock on Whitemud Drive in southwest Edmonton due to Rainbow Valley Bridge construction, the light at the end of the tunnel is near.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/rainbow-valley-bridge-work-wrapping-up-on-whitemud-drive/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/rainbow-valley-bridge-work-wrapping-up-on-whitemud-drive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City of Edmonton’s utility committee to look at expediting parts of storm management plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of Edmonton&rsquo;s utility committee has passed a motion that would see administration look at accelerating parts of the 20-year Stormwater Integrated Resource Plan following a summer that saw record rainfall and subsequent damage around the city.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/city-of-edmontons-utility-committee-to-look-at-expediting-parts-of-storm-management-plan/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/city-of-edmontons-utility-committee-to-look-at-expediting-parts-of-storm-management-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WestJet flight attendants vote to ratify new collective agreement]]></title><description><![CDATA[WestJet flight attendants have ratified a new collective agreement with the airline, with a 90.2 per cent vote in favour of the agreement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/westjet-flight-attendants-vote-to-ratify-new-collective-agreement/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/westjet-flight-attendants-vote-to-ratify-new-collective-agreement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton woman sentenced to 12 months for defrauding vulnerable client of more than $73,000]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Edmonton woman has been sentenced to 12 months in jail after pleading guilty to defrauding a vulnerable client of more than $73,000.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-woman-sentenced-to-12-months-for-defrauding-vulnerable-client-of-more-than-73000/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-woman-sentenced-to-12-months-for-defrauding-vulnerable-client-of-more-than-73000/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teens make their mark at CPKC Women’s Open, signalling bright future for women’s golf]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four Canadians aged 18 and under made the cut for the 2026 CPKC Women's Open &mdash; a first for the tournament held in Edmonton this past weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/teens-make-their-mark-at-cpkc-womens-open-signalling-bright-future-for-womens-golf/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/teens-make-their-mark-at-cpkc-womens-open-signalling-bright-future-for-womens-golf/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opposition urges Saskatchewan premier pull U.S. booze as tariff war spirals]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Saskatchewan NDP&nbsp;are calling on&nbsp;Premier&nbsp;Scott&nbsp;Moe&nbsp;to put his elbows up and&nbsp;pull&nbsp;U.S. liquor from shelves amid the renewed trade&nbsp;war&nbsp;with the United States.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/opposition-urges-saskatchewan-premier-pull-us-booze-as-tariff-war-spirals/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/opposition-urges-saskatchewan-premier-pull-us-booze-as-tariff-war-spirals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Booze down, elbows up: Prairie politicians, consumers react as tariff war heats up]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Saskatchewan NDP&nbsp;are calling on&nbsp;Premier&nbsp;Scott&nbsp;Moe&nbsp;to put his elbows up and&nbsp;pull&nbsp;U.S. liquor from shelves amid the renewed trade&nbsp;war&nbsp;with the United States.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/booze-down-elbows-up-prairie-politicians-consumers-react-as-tariff-war-heats-up/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/booze-down-elbows-up-prairie-politicians-consumers-react-as-tariff-war-heats-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elevated bacteria at beach on Wizard Lake prompts water quality advisory]]></title><description><![CDATA[People in the Edmonton area looking to cool off are being advised to avoid a lake in Leduc County, as AHS testing has determined the water is unsafe right now.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/elevated-bacteriaat-beach-on-wizard-lake-prompts-water-quality-advisory/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/elevated-bacteriaat-beach-on-wizard-lake-prompts-water-quality-advisory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton homeowner takes snow plow damage frustrations to the street]]></title><description><![CDATA[A west Edmonton resident has erected a sign on the lawn of his home in the Patricia Heights neighbourhood, where he says a city snow plow caused damage this past winter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-homeowner-takes-snow-plow-damage-frustrations-to-the-street/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-homeowner-takes-snow-plow-damage-frustrations-to-the-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RCMP lay charges in Fort McMurray Heritage Society fraud investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 44-year-old woman has been charged with allegedly defrauding the Fort McMurray Heritage Society of more than $800,000 in funds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/rcmp-lay-charges-in-fort-mcmurray-heritage-society-fraud-investigation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/rcmp-lay-charges-in-fort-mcmurray-heritage-society-fraud-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Push to bring women’s professional soccer to Edmonton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hoping to capitalize on the popularity of women's sports - local women are trying to convince the Northern Super League to expand - and bring pro soccer to Alberta's capital.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/push-to-bring-womens-professional-soccer-to-edmonton/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/push-to-bring-womens-professional-soccer-to-edmonton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hundreds commemorate Edmonton correctional officer Ramandeep Kaur Maan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ramandeep Kaur Maan was one of two Edmonton correctional officers killed in a crash in early August. Family, friends and first responders attended her funeral Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/hundreds-commemorate-edmonton-correctional-officer-ramandeep-kaur-maan/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/hundreds-commemorate-edmonton-correctional-officer-ramandeep-kaur-maan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A tale of two harvests: Rain delivers rebound for some Alberta farmers, disaster for others]]></title><description><![CDATA[As harvest approaches in Central Alberta, summer rains have positioned some farmers for strong yields while proving catastrophic for others.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/a-tale-of-two-harvests-rain-delivers-rebound-for-some-alberta-farmers-disaster-for-others/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/a-tale-of-two-harvests-rain-delivers-rebound-for-some-alberta-farmers-disaster-for-others/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the Canada-U.S. trade deal fell apart]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Conservative leader and Canada-U.S. economic relations committee member Erin O'Toole on how the trade deal with the U.S. fell apart and what could come next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/how-the-canada-us-trade-deal-fell-apart/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/how-the-canada-us-trade-deal-fell-apart/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta leads country in delinquency rate on non-mortgage debt: report]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Equifax data shows Albertans are falling behind on non-mortgage debt at a higher rate than the rest of Canada, and one expert says interprovincial migration is playing a role.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-leads-country-in-delinquency-rate-on-non-mortgage-debt-report/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-leads-country-in-delinquency-rate-on-non-mortgage-debt-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From trust funds to bullion: Inside the court battles surrounding Jeff Rath]]></title><description><![CDATA[An $8-million bullion purchase is at the heart of Alberta separatist leader Jeffrey Rath's legal woes - a purchase that Tallcree First Nation alleges should have gone to its trust.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/from-trust-funds-to-bullion-inside-the-court-battles-surrounding-jeff-rath/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/from-trust-funds-to-bullion-inside-the-court-battles-surrounding-jeff-rath/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Japan's Yamashita captures CPKC Women&rsquo;s Open in dominate wire-to-wire performance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Japan&rsquo;s Miyu Yamashita went wire to wire to win the CPKC Women&rsquo;s Open. The 25-year-old claimed her fourth LPGA Tour victory and second this year with a dominating performance at Edmonton&rsquo;s Royal Mayfair Club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/japans-yamashita-captures-cpkc-womenrsquos-open-in-dominate-wire-to-wire-performance/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 03:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/japans-yamashita-captures-cpkc-womenrsquos-open-in-dominate-wire-to-wire-performance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Japan's Yamashita captures CPKC Women&rsquo;s Open in dominant wire-to-wire performance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Japan&rsquo;s Miyu Yamashita went wire to wire to win the CPKC Women&rsquo;s Open. The 25-year-old claimed her fourth LPGA Tour victory and second this year with a dominating performance at Edmonton&rsquo;s Royal Mayfair Club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/japans-yamashita-captures-cpkc-womenrsquos-open-in-dominant-wire-to-wire-performance/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 03:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/japans-yamashita-captures-cpkc-womenrsquos-open-in-dominant-wire-to-wire-performance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hundreds gather for funeral of correctional officer Nicolae Serban]]></title><description><![CDATA[Funerals for the two correctional officers who died in a crash at the start of August are being held this weekend. The service for Nicolae Serban was on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/hundreds-gather-for-funeral-of-correctional-officer-nicolae-serban/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/hundreds-gather-for-funeral-of-correctional-officer-nicolae-serban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Regimental funerals held for correctional officers who died in crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Regimental funerals were held this weekend for correctional officers Nicolae Serban, 57, and Ramandeep Kaur Maan, 25, who died earlier this month while transporting an inmate from the Edmonton Institution for Women.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/regimental-funerals-held-for-correctional-officers-who-died-in-crash/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/regimental-funerals-held-for-correctional-officers-who-died-in-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man arrested after shooting in N.W.T. prompts shelter-in-place order]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a shooting in Northwest Territories Saturday, the male suspect fled the scene, prompting a shelter-in-place order to be issued.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/man-arrested-after-shooting-in-nwt-prompts-shelter-in-place-order/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 20:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/man-arrested-after-shooting-in-nwt-prompts-shelter-in-place-order/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[150th anniversary of Treaty 6 to be commemorated]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was 150 years ago when First Nations chiefs and dignitaries met at Fort Carlton to carve out a lasting agreement on how to work and live as the modern shape of Canada emerged.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/150th-anniversary-of-treaty-6-to-be-commemorated/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/150th-anniversary-of-treaty-6-to-be-commemorated/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Residents in an east-central Alberta town work to preserve historic CN station]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents, town staff and the provincial government are coming together to find a solution for a historic CN station building in Vermilion Provincial Park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/residents-in-an-east-central-alberta-town-work-to-preserve-historic-cn-station/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/residents-in-an-east-central-alberta-town-work-to-preserve-historic-cn-station/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More grizzly bears killed in 2024 than any other year on record in Alberta]]></title><description><![CDATA[Data from the Alberta government indicates 40 grizzlies were killed by people in 2024, with 21 of those bears killed by law enforcement. Those are the highest grizzly bear mortality numbers of any year on record, and the only year in which more than half of the total deaths were carried out by law enforcement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/more-grizzly-bears-killed-in-2024-than-any-other-year-on-record-in-alberta/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/more-grizzly-bears-killed-in-2024-than-any-other-year-on-record-in-alberta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why are there suddenly so many data centres planned in Canada? Your questions answered]]></title><description><![CDATA[The sudden spike in AI data centres that are planned or under construction in Canada is sparking controversy among those hesitant to have the massive buildings that power this technology humming away in their backyards. We answered some of your questions here.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/why-are-there-suddenly-so-many-data-centres-planned-in-canada-your-questions-answered/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/why-are-there-suddenly-so-many-data-centres-planned-in-canada-your-questions-answered/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta premier urges return to trade talks, calls U.S. terms 'untenable']]></title><description><![CDATA[Premier Danielle Smith hopes federal negotiators will return to the table after the collapse of trade talks in Washington triggered a 50 per cent tariff on Canadian exports. But she also said that the last minute demands from American negotiators were &ldquo;untenable&rdquo; and &ldquo;too painful&rdquo; for Canada to accept.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-premier-urges-return-to-trade-talks-calls-us-terms-untenable/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 01:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-premier-urges-return-to-trade-talks-calls-us-terms-untenable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.-Canada trade talks have collapsed. Carney says these 3 issues torpedoed them]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tariffs of 50 per cent on billions of dollars of Canadian goods are now in effect after talks between the United States and Canada collapsed on Friday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/us-canada-trade-talks-have-collapsed-carney-says-these-3-issues-torpedoed-them/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 21:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/us-canada-trade-talks-have-collapsed-carney-says-these-3-issues-torpedoed-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WATCH: Carney to speak as U.S.-Canada trade talks fall apart, 50% tariffs hit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Around 11 a.m., Carney will address reporters, as he prepares for a 1:30 p.m. meeting with the premiers of Canada's provinces and territories.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/watch-carney-to-speak-as-us-canada-trade-talks-fall-apart-50-tariffs-hit/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 16:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/watch-carney-to-speak-as-us-canada-trade-talks-fall-apart-50-tariffs-hit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WATCH: Carney says Canada ‘walking away from a bad deal’ as 50% tariffs hit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Around 11 a.m., Carney will address reporters, as he prepares for a 1:30 p.m. meeting with the premiers of Canada's provinces and territories.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/watch-carney-says-canada-walking-away-from-a-bad-deal-as-50-tariffs-hit/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 16:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/watch-carney-says-canada-walking-away-from-a-bad-deal-as-50-tariffs-hit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carney to speak as U.S.-Canada trade talks fall apart, 50% tariffs hit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Around 11 a.m., Carney will address reporters, as he prepares for a 1:30 p.m. meeting with the premiers of Canada's provinces and territories.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/carney-to-speak-as-us-canada-trade-talks-fall-apart-50-tariffs-hit/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 16:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/carney-to-speak-as-us-canada-trade-talks-fall-apart-50-tariffs-hit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carney says Canada ‘walking away from a bad deal’ as 50% tariffs hit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Around 11 a.m., Carney will address reporters, as he prepares for a 1:30 p.m. meeting with the premiers of Canada's provinces and territories.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/carney-says-canada-walking-away-from-a-bad-deal-as-50-tariffs-hit/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 16:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/carney-says-canada-walking-away-from-a-bad-deal-as-50-tariffs-hit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northern Indigenous community suing Alberta government for 2023 wildfire response]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Metis community 400 kilometres northwest of Edmonton is seeking damages from the province due to their handling of the 2023 Grizzly Complex Wildfire that burned over over 180,000 hectares in the Slave Lake Forest Area. Amended court documents were filed by the community in late April.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/northern-indigenous-community-suing-alberta-government-for-2023-wildfire-response/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/northern-indigenous-community-suing-alberta-government-for-2023-wildfire-response/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blanchard hits walk-off field goal in Elks’ win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vincent Blanchard kicked a 40-yard field goal as time expired to give the Edmonton Elks a 22-19 win over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Friday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/blanchard-hits-walk-off-field-goal-in-elks-win/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 06:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/blanchard-hits-walk-off-field-goal-in-elks-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where’s the Walter Cup? PWHL trophy missing after not arriving in Alberta]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unlike the NHL and the Stanley Cup, the PWHL does not have a person dedicated to travel with the Walter Cup when the trophy goes on the road with players.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/wheres-the-walter-cup-pwhl-trophy-missing-after-not-arriving-in-alberta/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 02:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/wheres-the-walter-cup-pwhl-trophy-missing-after-not-arriving-in-alberta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City of Edmonton considering return of controversial calcium chloride]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of Edmonton ran a pilot program for two years but stopped using the de-icing agent in 2019, after increased concerns about damage to vehicles, concrete and infrastructure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/city-of-edmonton-considering-return-of-controversial-calcium-chloride/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 02:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/city-of-edmonton-considering-return-of-controversial-calcium-chloride/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Summer baby boom at Lois Hole Hospital for Women in Edmonton]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Royal Alex has been busy with more than 1,700 babies born between May and July 2026 at the Lois Hole Hospital for Women &mdash; including dozens of twins and even some triplets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/summer-baby-boom-at-lois-hole-hospital-for-women-in-edmonton/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 01:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/summer-baby-boom-at-lois-hole-hospital-for-women-in-edmonton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young ‘Brooke’s Brigade’ fans take in Henderson’s golf game at CPKC Women’s Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Since 2017, the 'Brooke's Brigade' initiative has brought together junior golfers across the country who share a passion for the sport and Canada&rsquo;s defending champion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/young-brookes-brigade-fans-take-in-hendersons-golf-game-at-cpkc-womens-open/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 00:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/young-brookes-brigade-fans-take-in-hendersons-golf-game-at-cpkc-womens-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton parents looking at major increase in yellow bus fees come September]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edmonton parents are gearing up to send their kids back to school, but a steep 40 per cent in transportation fees has some parents feeling concerned. Starting in September, both Edmonton Public and Edmonton Catholic Schools will be charging parents $70 a month per student, as compared to the $50 a month they were paying last school year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-parents-looking-at-major-increase-in-yellow-bus-fees-come-september/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-parents-looking-at-major-increase-in-yellow-bus-fees-come-september/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton Sikh temple stabbing suspect just released from prison: ‘History of violent offences’]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man entered the Nanaksar gurdwara just off Manning Drive in northeast Edmonton and attacked members during morning prayers that were happening ahead of a wedding on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-sikh-temple-stabbing-suspect-just-released-from-prison-history-of-violent-offences/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-sikh-temple-stabbing-suspect-just-released-from-prison-history-of-violent-offences/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 men stabbed during prayers at Sikh temple in north Edmonton]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man entered the Nanaksar gurdwara just off Manning Drive in northeast Edmonton and attacked members during morning prayers that were happening ahead of a wedding on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/2-men-stabbed-during-prayers-at-sikh-temple-in-north-edmonton/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/2-men-stabbed-during-prayers-at-sikh-temple-in-north-edmonton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 men stabbed during prayers at Sikh temple in Edmonton; suspect has history of violence]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man entered the Nanaksar gurdwara just off Manning Drive in northeast Edmonton and attacked members during morning prayers that were happening ahead of a wedding on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/2-men-stabbed-during-prayers-at-sikh-temple-in-edmonton-suspect-has-history-of-violence/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/2-men-stabbed-during-prayers-at-sikh-temple-in-edmonton-suspect-has-history-of-violence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mounties reviewing First Nations' call for treason probe into Alberta premier, UCP]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's top Mountie has written to First Nations leaders in Alberta, confirming the RCMP will review the chiefs' call for a criminal treason investigation into the province's premier and governing party. The response has some chiefs feeling optimistic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/mounties-reviewing-first-nations-call-for-treason-probe-into-alberta-premier-ucp/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/mounties-reviewing-first-nations-call-for-treason-probe-into-alberta-premier-ucp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stabbing at Edmonton Sikh temple leaves 2 injured, man in custody]]></title><description><![CDATA[The World Sikh Organization of Canada said a &ldquo;violent incident&rdquo; at the Nanaksar Gurdwara temple in northeast Edmonton Friday morning left two people injured.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/stabbing-at-edmonton-sikh-temple-leaves-2-injured-man-in-custody/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/stabbing-at-edmonton-sikh-temple-leaves-2-injured-man-in-custody/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 injured in 'violent incident' at Edmonton Sikh Temple, World Sikh Organization of Canada says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The World Sikh Organization of Canada said a &ldquo;violent incident&rdquo; at the Nanaksar Gurdwara temple in northeast Edmonton Friday morning left two people injured.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/2-injured-in-violent-incident-at-edmonton-sikh-temple-world-sikh-organization-of-canada-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/2-injured-in-violent-incident-at-edmonton-sikh-temple-world-sikh-organization-of-canada-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 injured by intruder in 'violent incident' at Edmonton Sikh Temple, World Sikh Organization of Canada says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The World Sikh Organization of Canada said a &ldquo;violent incident&rdquo; at the Nanaksar Gurdwara temple in northeast Edmonton Friday morning left two people injured.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/2-injured-by-intruder-in-violent-incident-at-edmonton-sikh-temple-world-sikh-organization-of-canada-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/2-injured-by-intruder-in-violent-incident-at-edmonton-sikh-temple-world-sikh-organization-of-canada-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A president, open-carry gun laws, elected judges: Group floats vision for an independent Alberta]]></title><description><![CDATA[A prominent separatist group in the province has released a discussion paper floating a vision for an independent Alberta &mdash; including a president, open-carry gun laws, a maximum 10-per cent income tax and a Supreme Court based in Grande Prairie.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/a-president-open-carry-gun-laws-elected-judges-group-floats-vision-for-an-independent-alberta/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/a-president-open-carry-gun-laws-elected-judges-group-floats-vision-for-an-independent-alberta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['The gift comes from the horse': How this growing Indigenous sport is staying grounded in tradition]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s a sport that involves flying down a dirt track on the bare back of a thoroughbred horse - and it&rsquo;s gaining ground across the province &ndash; and the country. But organizers and racers say it&rsquo;s much more than high-speed horses and intense exchanges &mdash; it&rsquo;s a connection to culture.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/the-gift-comes-from-the-horse-how-this-growing-indigenous-sport-is-staying-grounded-in-tradition/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/the-gift-comes-from-the-horse-how-this-growing-indigenous-sport-is-staying-grounded-in-tradition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta health cards now have expiration dates. Here’s what you need to know]]></title><description><![CDATA[The province&rsquo;s new three-in-one IDs mean Alberta health cards are not just transitioning from paper to plastic &mdash; they now come with an expiry date.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-health-cards-now-have-expiration-dates-heres-what-you-need-to-know/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-health-cards-now-have-expiration-dates-heres-what-you-need-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rescuers use new tech to save caver trapped vertically in Alberta’s ‘Psych Squeeze’]]></title><description><![CDATA[A caver has been rescued after being trapped underground in Canmore, Alta., in an operation that deployed volunteer-built underground radio technology for the first time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/rescuers-use-new-tech-to-save-caver-trapped-vertically-in-albertas-psych-squeeze/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/rescuers-use-new-tech-to-save-caver-trapped-vertically-in-albertas-psych-squeeze/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta minister faces more fury at second town hall on AI data centres]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta's technology minister faced another firing line of fury at the government's second town hall hearing from residents over its plan for artificial intelligence data centres.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-minister-faces-more-fury-at-second-town-hall-on-ai-data-centres/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-minister-faces-more-fury-at-second-town-hall-on-ai-data-centres/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Conservationists call for more federal enforcement of Species at Risk Act violations in Alberta]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some groups want to see improved enforcement to protect at-risk species in Alberta, after an investigation by Fisheries and Oceans Canada was halted due to a lack of resources.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/conservationists-call-for-more-federal-enforcement-of-species-at-risk-act-violations-in-alberta/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/conservationists-call-for-more-federal-enforcement-of-species-at-risk-act-violations-in-alberta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carney's big challenge as Canada-U.S. trade deal nears]]></title><description><![CDATA[What we know about the impending Canada-U.S. trade deal and the political challenges Prime Minister Carney could face selling it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/carneys-big-challenge-as-canada-us-trade-deal-nears/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/carneys-big-challenge-as-canada-us-trade-deal-nears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton to revisit using calcium chloride for snow clearing]]></title><description><![CDATA[The city stopped using calcium chloride on its roads in 2020, but a new report is opening the door for the ice-melting chemical to potentially be used again.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-to-revisit-using-calcium-chloride-for-snow-clearing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 03:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-to-revisit-using-calcium-chloride-for-snow-clearing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miyu Yamashita secures early leader at CPKC Women’s Open, Canadian teens chasing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian teenagers were within striking distance of clubhouse leader Miyu Yamashita of Japan in the first round of the CPKC Women's Open at Edmonton's Royal Mayfair Golf Club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/miyu-yamashita-secures-early-leader-at-cpkc-womens-open-canadian-teens-chasing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 03:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/miyu-yamashita-secures-early-leader-at-cpkc-womens-open-canadian-teens-chasing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary’s tech sector sees North America’s highest growth 3 years and counting]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new report from CBRE Group shows that job growth in Calgary's tech sector was more than 50% between 2022 and 2025, more than 20 points ahead of the next metropolitan area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/calgarys-tech-sector-sees-north-americas-highest-growth-3-years-and-counting/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 02:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/calgarys-tech-sector-sees-north-americas-highest-growth-3-years-and-counting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Alexander First Nation chief sexually harassed employee over 9-year period: human rights tribunal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal has found a former Alexander First Nation chief sexually harassed an employee over a nine-year period.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/former-alexander-first-nation-chief-sexually-harassed-employee-over-9-year-period-human-rights-tribunal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 02:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/former-alexander-first-nation-chief-sexually-harassed-employee-over-9-year-period-human-rights-tribunal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parents facing higher fees for Edmonton school buses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edmonton Public Schools has increased the price for kids taking school buses for the second year in a row. As the CBC&rsquo;s Tristan Mottershead reports, some parents say this has caught them off guard.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/parents-facing-higher-fees-for-edmonton-school-buses/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 01:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/parents-facing-higher-fees-for-edmonton-school-buses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Valleyview IGA reopens in west Edmonton’s Parkview neighbourhood]]></title><description><![CDATA[The return of IGA to the Valleyview Shopping Centre was announced earlier this summer and the store's manager said there's been a lot of interest since then.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/valleyview-iga-reopens-in-west-edmontons-parkview-neighbourhood/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/valleyview-iga-reopens-in-west-edmontons-parkview-neighbourhood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[21-year-old Alberta driver fined for excessive speeding on B.C. highway]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Aug. 13, just after 12:45 p.m., a black Chevrolet Trax was stopped on Highway 97 south of Taylor, after a B.C. Highway Patrol officer clocked a speed of 142 km/h in a 70 zone.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/21-year-old-alberta-driver-fined-for-excessive-speeding-on-bc-highway/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/21-year-old-alberta-driver-fined-for-excessive-speeding-on-bc-highway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton Pride parade organizers defend police presence amid backlash from advocates]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Edmonton PrideFest Association said police involvement is a reasonable precaution to protect attendees and ensure they return home safely after the parade.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-pride-parade-organizers-defend-police-presence-amid-backlash-from-advocates/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-pride-parade-organizers-defend-police-presence-amid-backlash-from-advocates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brief shutdown of Bearspaw water main coming in September for Calgary region]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents of Calgary and surrounding communities, freed nearly five months ago from water restrictions, are being warned of another possible Bearspaw feeder main shutdown.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/brief-shutdown-of-bearspaw-water-main-coming-in-september-for-calgary-region/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 23:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/brief-shutdown-of-bearspaw-water-main-coming-in-september-for-calgary-region/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2nd-degree murder charge laid in death of 16-year-old girl at north Edmonton townhouse]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 16-year-old boy has been charged with second-degree murder after a 16-year-old girl was killed at the Park Hill Condominium townhouse complex in north Edmonton's Hairsine area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/2nd-degree-murder-charge-laid-in-death-of-16-year-old-girl-at-north-edmonton-townhouse/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 23:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/2nd-degree-murder-charge-laid-in-death-of-16-year-old-girl-at-north-edmonton-townhouse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Runners from botched Edmonton race may still qualify for Boston Marathon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The extra distance has led to uncertainty for runners hoping to use their times in Edmonton to qualify for other prestigious races, such as the Boston Marathon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/runners-from-botched-edmonton-race-may-still-qualify-for-boston-marathon/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 22:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/runners-from-botched-edmonton-race-may-still-qualify-for-boston-marathon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton Oilers, Boston Bruins to play NHL games in Germany in 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Edmonton Oilers will play two matches in Leon Draisaitl&rsquo;s native city of Cologne during the 2027-28 NHL season, while the Boston Bruins are to play two games in Munich.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-oilers-boston-bruins-to-play-nhl-games-in-germany-in-2027/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-oilers-boston-bruins-to-play-nhl-games-in-germany-in-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton’s ball hawks ready for Bombers]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Tyrell Ford was growing up in Niagara Falls, Ont., his offensive skills got to a point where he decided he needed a new challenge. So he gave up carrying and catching the football to try his hand at defence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmontons-ball-hawks-ready-for-bombers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmontons-ball-hawks-ready-for-bombers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WestJet ordered to scrap weight cap on power wheelchairs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Calgary-based airline is imposing an "undue barrier" on travellers living with a disability by effectively barring some power wheelchairs from its planes, says Canada's transport regulator.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/westjet-ordered-to-scrap-weight-cap-on-power-wheelchairs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/westjet-ordered-to-scrap-weight-cap-on-power-wheelchairs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta technology minister met with jeers at first town hall on AI data centres]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta's technology minister was jeered, badgered and booed late Wednesday by a room packed with hundreds of people over the province's plans for an artificial intelligence data centre.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-technology-minister-met-with-jeers-at-first-town-hall-on-ai-data-centres/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-technology-minister-met-with-jeers-at-first-town-hall-on-ai-data-centres/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton Oilers and Boston Bruins to play NHL games in Germany in 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Boston Bruins and Edmonton Oilers will each play two regular-season games in Germany next year as part of the NHL and NHLPA's efforts to grow hockey in the country, the league announced Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-oilers-and-boston-bruins-to-play-nhl-games-in-germany-in-2027/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-oilers-and-boston-bruins-to-play-nhl-games-in-germany-in-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WestJet ordered to scrap wheelchair weight cap]]></title><description><![CDATA[WestJet is imposing an "undue barrier" on travellers living with a disability by effectively barring some power wheelchairs from its planes, says Canada's transport regulator.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/westjet-ordered-to-scrap-wheelchair-weight-cap/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/westjet-ordered-to-scrap-wheelchair-weight-cap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Edmonton velodrome puts Olympic cycling champion Kelsey Mitchell back on track]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new velodrome in her backyard drew Olympic track cycling champion Kelsey Mitchell back to the sport. After competing for Canada in bobsled in February's Milan Cortina Games, the 32-year-old from Sherwood Park, Alta., is back on two wheels at the new Alberta Velodrome in Edmonton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/new-edmonton-velodrome-puts-olympic-cycling-champion-kelsey-mitchell-back-on-track/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/new-edmonton-velodrome-puts-olympic-cycling-champion-kelsey-mitchell-back-on-track/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Operator fined in fracking pond drowning death in northern Alberta]]></title><description><![CDATA[An oil and gas company has been convicted for failing to protect a worker who drowned in a northern Alberta fracking pond nearly three years ago.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/operator-fined-in-fracking-pond-drowning-death-in-northern-alberta/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/operator-fined-in-fracking-pond-drowning-death-in-northern-alberta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some 2SLGBTQ+ groups cut ties with Edmonton Pride Festival over policing concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some 2SLGBTQ+ groups have cut ties with the Edmonton Pride Festival citing concerns about an increased police presence and questions about whether an application from a police-affiliated group to walk in the parade was considered.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/some-2slgbtq-groups-cut-ties-with-edmonton-pride-festival-over-policing-concerns/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/some-2slgbtq-groups-cut-ties-with-edmonton-pride-festival-over-policing-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta minister to host second AI data centre town hall for Sturgeon County]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta&nbsp;Technology Minister Nate Glubish will be on hand to host the provincial government's second town hall on its plan for artificial intelligence centres.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-minister-to-host-second-ai-data-centre-town-hall-for-sturgeon-county/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-minister-to-host-second-ai-data-centre-town-hall-for-sturgeon-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta minister to host second AI data centre town hall for northern Sturgeon County]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta&nbsp;Technology Minister Nate Glubish will be on hand to host the provincial government's second town hall on its plan for artificial intelligence centres.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-minister-to-host-second-ai-data-centre-town-hall-for-northern-sturgeon-county/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-minister-to-host-second-ai-data-centre-town-hall-for-northern-sturgeon-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta minister hosts second AI data centre town hall in Sturgeon County]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta&nbsp;Technology Minister Nate Glubish will be on hand to host the provincial government's second town hall on its plan for artificial intelligence centres.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-minister-hosts-second-ai-data-centre-town-hall-in-sturgeon-county/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-minister-hosts-second-ai-data-centre-town-hall-in-sturgeon-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[With 60 days left until Alberta’s referendum, stay and leave sides plot their course]]></title><description><![CDATA[Only 60 days remain until Albertans answer 10 questions that could shape the future of the province. With the clock ticking, both sides have limited opportunities to win over hearts and minds &mdash; and polling suggests that will be a challenge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/with-60-days-left-until-albertas-referendum-stay-and-leave-sides-plot-their-course/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/with-60-days-left-until-albertas-referendum-stay-and-leave-sides-plot-their-course/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parking dominates the top 50 complaints made to Edmonton’s 311 line in 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Of the top 50 complaints to Edmonton&rsquo;s 311 line in 2025, more than 40 per cent were related to parking, city data shows. The number one complaint was abandoned vehicles, with the city recording 20,570 concerns to its 311 line last year, a city memo published in April shows.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/parking-dominates-the-top-50-complaints-made-to-edmontons-311-line-in-2025/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/parking-dominates-the-top-50-complaints-made-to-edmontons-311-line-in-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Proposed changes to endangered species law would 'stab it to death,' says scientist]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former chairs of a panel that advises the federal government on endangered wildlife have published an open letter highlighting concerns over proposed changes to the Species At Risk Act, which they say could lead to the "wilful extinction" of endangered species in Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/proposed-changes-to-endangered-species-law-would-stab-it-to-death-says-scientist/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/proposed-changes-to-endangered-species-law-would-stab-it-to-death-says-scientist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Invasive plants are available across Canada. Is federal regulation possible?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Several Canadian cities are pursuing bylaws to restrict the sale of invasive plants by garden centres and nurseries. Advocates with the Canadian Coalition for Invasive Plant Regulation say a federal horticulture body and invasive plant database would help a biodiversity crisis in the making.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/invasive-plants-are-available-across-canada-is-federal-regulation-possible/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/invasive-plants-are-available-across-canada-is-federal-regulation-possible/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Central Alberta RCMP officer facing 4 charges in alleged intimate partner violence case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta's police watchdog says an RCMP officer has been arrested and is facing four charges in a case of alleged intimate partner violence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/central-alberta-rcmp-officer-facing-4-charges-in-alleged-intimate-partner-violence-case/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 04:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/central-alberta-rcmp-officer-facing-4-charges-in-alleged-intimate-partner-violence-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton city council to vote on fare gate pilot project in November]]></title><description><![CDATA[Councillors narrowly approved a motion to break down how much it would cost to launch a fare gate pilot project at one downtown LRT station. The viability of the project will be determined during budget deliberations in November.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-city-council-to-vote-on-fare-gate-pilot-project-in-november/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 04:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-city-council-to-vote-on-fare-gate-pilot-project-in-november/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian military history on display at Whoop-Up Days]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week, the Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians) visited Lethbridge during Whoop-Up Days to showcase its cavalry heritage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canadian-military-history-on-display-at-whoop-up-days/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 02:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canadian-military-history-on-display-at-whoop-up-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man pleads guilty to 2nd-degree murder in shooting at Edmonton’s Ertale Lounge]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man accused of taking part in a deadly shooting outside a lounge in north-central Edmonton has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in connection with the death of 28-year-old Imbert George.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/man-pleads-guilty-to-2nd-degree-murder-in-shooting-at-edmontons-ertale-lounge/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 01:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/man-pleads-guilty-to-2nd-degree-murder-in-shooting-at-edmontons-ertale-lounge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton police charge 16-year-old boy in shooting death of teenage girl]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 16-year-old boy has been charged with second-degree murder after a 16-year-old girl was shot and killed on Sunday in Edmonton's Hairsine neighbourhood.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-police-charge-16-year-old-boy-in-shooting-death-of-teenage-girl/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-police-charge-16-year-old-boy-in-shooting-death-of-teenage-girl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big auntie earring competitions a standout event at Treaty Days celebrations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Big auntie earring competitions have taken Treaty Days celebrations by storm on many First Nations across the Prairies as a tongue-in-cheek ode to Indigenous-made earrings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/big-auntie-earring-competitions-a-standout-event-at-treaty-days-celebrations/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 23:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/big-auntie-earring-competitions-a-standout-event-at-treaty-days-celebrations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Keystone XL: What Trump’s focus on an oil pipeline says about Canada-U.S. trade]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. President Donald Trump says the Keystone XL oil pipeline project "may be awoken from the grave." Experts suggest the remark may have more to do with politics than petroleum.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/keystone-xl-what-trumps-focus-on-an-oil-pipeline-says-about-canada-us-trade/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/keystone-xl-what-trumps-focus-on-an-oil-pipeline-says-about-canada-us-trade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is Keystone XL—and why does Trump want to bring it back to life?]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. President Donald Trump says he is looking to revive the the Keystone XL pipeline expansion project as part of a pending trade deal with Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/what-is-keystone-xland-why-does-trump-want-to-bring-it-back-to-life/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/what-is-keystone-xland-why-does-trump-want-to-bring-it-back-to-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elks look to win season series with Blue Bombers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cody Fajardo and the Edmonton Elks can help themselves in two ways Friday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/elks-look-to-win-season-series-with-blue-bombers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/elks-look-to-win-season-series-with-blue-bombers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton Marathon director apologizes after course measured incorrectly]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 10,000 people registered for the race and, despite the miscalculation, both the men and women's fastest-time records were broken in this year's event.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-marathon-director-apologizes-after-course-measured-incorrectly/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-marathon-director-apologizes-after-course-measured-incorrectly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Key dates in Keystone XL pipeline as Trump claims contentious project being revived]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada hasn't commented on U.S. President Donald Trump's claim the Keystone XL pipeline expansion project "may be awoken from the grave" as part of ongoing trade talks between the two countries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/key-dates-in-keystone-xl-pipeline-as-trump-claims-contentious-project-being-revived/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/key-dates-in-keystone-xl-pipeline-as-trump-claims-contentious-project-being-revived/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who is ‘Lucky’? Dutch police believe mystery man may have ties to Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[The man collapsed in Amsterdam in 2023 from a hemorrhage or stroke but police in the city have been unable to identify him for three years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/who-is-lucky-dutch-police-believe-mystery-man-may-have-ties-to-canada/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/who-is-lucky-dutch-police-believe-mystery-man-may-have-ties-to-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump expected to slash tariffs on Canadian goods, Carney asks premiers to put U.S. booze back on shelves]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian and U.S. negotiators are working on the final text of an agreement that would avert new tariffs and smooth over longstanding bilateral trade irritants, officials from both countries said Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/trump-expected-to-slash-tariffs-on-canadian-goods-carney-asks-premiers-to-put-us-booze-back-on-shelves/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/trump-expected-to-slash-tariffs-on-canadian-goods-carney-asks-premiers-to-put-us-booze-back-on-shelves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Métis Government calls on northeastern Alberta town to restore historic name]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Otipemisiwak M&eacute;tis Government is calling on the Town of St. Paul to restore its historic name and better recongize the community's M&eacute;tis history.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/mtis-government-calls-on-northeastern-alberta-town-to-restore-historic-name/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/mtis-government-calls-on-northeastern-alberta-town-to-restore-historic-name/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta to hold first AI data centre town halls this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Data&nbsp;centre&nbsp;development has been met with fierce pushback from some residents concerned about water use, pollution and the potential impact on electricity bills.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-to-hold-first-ai-data-centre-town-halls-this-week/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-to-hold-first-ai-data-centre-town-halls-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wetaskiwin mayor, city strike interim deal for his return to city hall]]></title><description><![CDATA[After being barred from city hall for months due to allegations of inappropriate behaviour, Mayor Joe Branco may soon return after an interim agreement for his return was reached.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/wetaskiwin-mayor-city-strike-interim-deal-for-his-return-to-city-hall/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/wetaskiwin-mayor-city-strike-interim-deal-for-his-return-to-city-hall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta government kicks off town hall tour on data centre development]]></title><description><![CDATA[The province is set to begin a tour of town halls across central and northern Alberta amid public pushback and questions about the effect the infrastructure will have on the environment and electricity grid.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-government-kicks-off-town-hall-tour-on-data-centre-development/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-government-kicks-off-town-hall-tour-on-data-centre-development/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New U.S. tariffs paused – for now. How did we get here?]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Trump has put the new U.S. tariffs on pause for three days.The CBC's Peter Armstrong on what led to this point, and what's at stake.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/new-us-tariffs-paused-for-now-how-did-we-get-here/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/new-us-tariffs-paused-for-now-how-did-we-get-here/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton Marathon apologizes, says detour error lengthened 2026 race distances]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two days after runners completed the Edmonton Marathon, the race director is apologizing after he says event officials discovered an error in accounting for detours that led to race courses being too long.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-marathon-apologizes-says-detour-error-lengthened-2026-race-distances/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 03:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-marathon-apologizes-says-detour-error-lengthened-2026-race-distances/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary Chamber says trade negotiations ‘a tipping point’ in relationship with U.S.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Is the latest round of trade negotiations with the U.S. the "new normal?" That's the question the Calgary Chamber of Commerce says is on the mind of many of its members.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/calgary-chamber-says-trade-negotiations-a-tipping-point-in-relationship-with-us/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 02:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/calgary-chamber-says-trade-negotiations-a-tipping-point-in-relationship-with-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton councillor seeks study on infill property values]]></title><description><![CDATA[The city's zoning bylaw changed at the start of 2024 to allow more infill development. There is no timeline for when the city report could be completed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-councillor-seeks-study-on-infill-property-values/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 02:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-councillor-seeks-study-on-infill-property-values/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hope Mission looks to expand permanent shelter services in Edmonton]]></title><description><![CDATA[A public hearing was held Monday on a rezoning application for the site near Argyll Road and 75th Street. Currently, the building is used as a thrift store and a warehouse.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/hope-mission-looks-to-expand-permanent-shelter-services-in-edmonton/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 02:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/hope-mission-looks-to-expand-permanent-shelter-services-in-edmonton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elections Alberta soliciting help from other jurisdictions to carry out fall referendum]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elections Alberta says it has invited senior and experienced electoral staff from across the country to help carry out October's referendum.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/elections-alberta-soliciting-help-from-other-jurisdictions-to-carry-out-fall-referendum/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 02:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/elections-alberta-soliciting-help-from-other-jurisdictions-to-carry-out-fall-referendum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wetaskiwin mayor returning to city hall after being banned]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of Wetaskiwin and its mayor Joe Branco have come to a court approved agreement to allow the mayor back inside city hall after being banned in mid-January.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/wetaskiwin-mayor-returning-to-city-hall-after-being-banned/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 01:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/wetaskiwin-mayor-returning-to-city-hall-after-being-banned/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton teenage homicide victim called ‘a bright light’ by family members]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edmonton police said Tuesday they have made an arrest in the shooting death of a 16-year-old girl on Sunday. Family members have identified the victim as Jazmin Dhesi.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-teenage-homicide-victim-called-a-bright-light-by-family-members/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-teenage-homicide-victim-called-a-bright-light-by-family-members/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alouettes’ receiver Tyson Philpot on historic pace]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tyson Philpot is on a historic clip.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alouettes-receiver-tyson-philpot-on-historic-pace/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alouettes-receiver-tyson-philpot-on-historic-pace/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Telus World of Science pushes reopening back to next year]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a severe storm on July 10, flooded the centre and forced its closure, TWOSE began repairs. The centre originally told the public they planned to reopen in November 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/telus-world-of-science-pushes-reopening-back-to-next-year/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/telus-world-of-science-pushes-reopening-back-to-next-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta investigation finds Quebec lenders used illegal interest rates, harassment to target consumers]]></title><description><![CDATA[A provincial investigation has found several Quebec-based companies, marketing themselves as legitimate payday lenders, allegedly used illegal interest rates and harassment to target borrowers in Alberta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-investigation-finds-quebec-lenders-used-illegal-interest-rates-harassment-to-target-consumers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-investigation-finds-quebec-lenders-used-illegal-interest-rates-harassment-to-target-consumers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ross, Fajardo and Horvath named CFL top players]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edmonton defensive back J.J. Ross, Elks quarterback Cody Fajardo and B.C. running back Zander Horvath have been named the CFL's top players for Week 11.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/ross-fajardo-and-horvath-named-cfl-top-players/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/ross-fajardo-and-horvath-named-cfl-top-players/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump pauses 50 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods for 3 days]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. President Donald Trump said he would pause the implementation of 50 per cent tariffs on a range of Canadian goods, hours before the levies were set to take effect at midnight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/trump-pauses-50-per-cent-tariffs-on-canadian-goods-for-3-days/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/trump-pauses-50-per-cent-tariffs-on-canadian-goods-for-3-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sentencing hearing underway for Calgary man who preyed on sex trade workers]]></title><description><![CDATA[A sentencing hearing is underway in a Calgary courtroom for Richard Mantha, who was found guilty of drugging and sexually assaulting several women employed in the city's sex trade.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/sentencing-hearing-underway-for-calgary-man-who-preyed-on-sex-trade-workers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/sentencing-hearing-underway-for-calgary-man-who-preyed-on-sex-trade-workers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sentencing hearing held in Calgary Tuesday for man who preyed on sex trade workers]]></title><description><![CDATA[A sentencing hearing took place in Calgary on Tuesday for Richard Mantha, who was found guilty of drugging and sexually assaulting several women employed in the city's sex trade.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/sentencing-hearing-held-in-calgary-tuesday-for-man-who-preyed-on-sex-trade-workers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/sentencing-hearing-held-in-calgary-tuesday-for-man-who-preyed-on-sex-trade-workers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Edmonton plans to keep fighting a growing Dutch elm disease problem]]></title><description><![CDATA[A forest health expert says the City of Edmonton&rsquo;s current approach to combating Dutch elm disease could cause lasting long-term effects on the city&rsquo;s tree canopy. Since 2024, the City of Edmonton has reported 16 cases of Dutch elm disease, including nine cases discovered this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/how-edmonton-plans-to-keep-fighting-a-growing-dutch-elm-disease-problem/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/how-edmonton-plans-to-keep-fighting-a-growing-dutch-elm-disease-problem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta librarians feeling anxious about complying with new restrictions ahead of Jan. 1 deadline]]></title><description><![CDATA[Public libraries in Alberta have until the new year to comply with new restrictions around access to materials in their collection with a visual depiction of a sexual act, but with less than five months before the deadline, questions still remain over how the new regulations will be applied.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-librarians-feeling-anxious-about-complying-with-new-restrictions-ahead-of-jan-1-deadline/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-librarians-feeling-anxious-about-complying-with-new-restrictions-ahead-of-jan-1-deadline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta librarians feeling anxious about complying to new restrictions ahead of Jan. 1 deadline]]></title><description><![CDATA[Public libraries in Alberta have until the new year to comply with new restrictions around access to materials in their collection with a visual depiction of a sexual act, but with less than five months before the deadline, questions still remain over how the new regulations will be applied.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-librarians-feeling-anxious-about-complying-to-new-restrictions-ahead-of-jan-1-deadline/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-librarians-feeling-anxious-about-complying-to-new-restrictions-ahead-of-jan-1-deadline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U of A clinical trial’s results add to growing body of evidence that walking can help with PTSD recovery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Researchers in Alberta have been exploring how walking combined with psychotherapy can help in cases of post-traumatic stress disorder. They say the results of a recent clinical trial build on a growing body of evidence indicating the treatment is effective.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/u-of-a-clinical-trials-results-add-to-growing-body-of-evidence-that-walking-can-help-with-ptsd-recovery/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/u-of-a-clinical-trials-results-add-to-growing-body-of-evidence-that-walking-can-help-with-ptsd-recovery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Should Alberta take more control of immigration? This hyper-local rural program has some lessons]]></title><description><![CDATA[As part of the referendum this fall, Albertans will be asked to vote on whether Alberta should have more control over immigration, something that's typically under federal jurisdiction. So CBC News took a look at what control the province has already.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/should-alberta-take-more-control-of-immigration-this-hyper-local-rural-program-has-some-lessons/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/should-alberta-take-more-control-of-immigration-this-hyper-local-rural-program-has-some-lessons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. businessowners don't want to leave their Canadian suppliers, but 50% tariffs might leave them no choice]]></title><description><![CDATA[American entrepreneurs say sustained, 50 per cent tariffs would force them to make the choice they've been hoping to avoid for more than a year and a half: breaking away from longstanding, good-faith relationships with Canadian suppliers for the sake of their finances.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/us-businessowners-dont-want-to-leave-their-canadian-suppliers-but-50-tariffs-might-leave-them-no-choice/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/us-businessowners-dont-want-to-leave-their-canadian-suppliers-but-50-tariffs-might-leave-them-no-choice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federal health minister voices concern as Alberta implements dual-practice health-care model]]></title><description><![CDATA[With Alberta&rsquo;s dual-practice health-care model set to roll out in September, Canada&rsquo;s health minister is speaking out about why the policy troubles her.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/federal-health-minister-voices-concern-as-alberta-implements-dual-practice-health-care-model/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/federal-health-minister-voices-concern-as-alberta-implements-dual-practice-health-care-model/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smith calls byelection in Calgary-Shaw, vote to take place Sept. 14]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents&nbsp;in&nbsp;Calgary-Shaw have been without a legislature representative since May, when former United Conservative Party cabinet minister Rebecca Schulz resigned her seat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/smith-calls-byelection-in-calgary-shaw-vote-to-take-place-sept-14/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 01:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/smith-calls-byelection-in-calgary-shaw-vote-to-take-place-sept-14/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Organizer says Edmonton Marathon routes were accurate. Elite, amateur runners disagree]]></title><description><![CDATA[The race director of the Edmonton Marathon says their race routes were measured correctly, despite scores of frustrated runners online claiming distances were too long.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/organizer-says-edmonton-marathon-routes-were-accurate-elite-amateur-runners-disagree/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 01:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/organizer-says-edmonton-marathon-routes-were-accurate-elite-amateur-runners-disagree/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Premier Danielle Smith calls byelection for Calgary-Shaw]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has called a byelection in a southern Calgary riding for Sept. 14.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/premier-danielle-smith-calls-byelection-for-calgary-shaw/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/premier-danielle-smith-calls-byelection-for-calgary-shaw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton police continue to search for answers in death of 16-year-old girl]]></title><description><![CDATA[Investigators with the Edmonton police homicide unit were back on scene Monday at Park Hill Condominiums searching for clues in the suspicious death of a 16-year-old girl.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-police-continue-to-search-for-answers-in-death-of-16-year-old-girl/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-police-continue-to-search-for-answers-in-death-of-16-year-old-girl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton police contine to search for answers in death of 16-year-old girl]]></title><description><![CDATA[Investigators with the Edmonton police homicide unit were back on scene Monday at Park Hill Condominiums searching for clues in the suspicious death of a 16-year-old girl.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-police-contine-to-search-for-answers-in-death-of-16-year-old-girl/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-police-contine-to-search-for-answers-in-death-of-16-year-old-girl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Not suitable’: Utilities commission rejects power plant for Olds, Alta., data centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[A setback for plans to build a massive data centre complex near Olds, Alta. after the Alberta Utilities Commission denied an application to build a huge natural gas power plant .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/not-suitable-utilities-commission-rejects-power-plant-for-olds-alta-data-centre/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/not-suitable-utilities-commission-rejects-power-plant-for-olds-alta-data-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta Utilities Commission rejects power plant for Olds data centre plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Alberta Utilities Commission has denied an application to build a natural gas plant in Olds, Alta., that would have powered a massive data centre complex.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-utilities-commission-rejects-power-plant-for-olds-data-centre-plan/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 23:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-utilities-commission-rejects-power-plant-for-olds-data-centre-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta Utilities Commission rejects power plant for Olds, Alta., data centre plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Alberta Utilities Commission has denied an application to build a natural gas plant in Olds, Alta., that would have powered a massive data centre complex.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-utilities-commission-rejects-power-plant-for-olds-alta-data-centre-plan/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 23:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-utilities-commission-rejects-power-plant-for-olds-alta-data-centre-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta government misses treaty anniversary event]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Alberta chief called for more respect from the provincial government on Monday, after its Indigenous relations minister missed a marquee event commemorating the 150th anniversary of the signing of Treaty 6.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-government-misses-treaty-anniversary-event/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 23:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-government-misses-treaty-anniversary-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chief calls for respect from Alberta after government misses Treaty anniversary event]]></title><description><![CDATA[First Nations are calling for more respect from the Alberta government after the Indigenous relations minister missed a celebration marking the 150th anniversary of Treaty 6.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/chief-calls-for-respect-from-alberta-after-government-misses-treaty-anniversary-event/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 23:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/chief-calls-for-respect-from-alberta-after-government-misses-treaty-anniversary-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chief calls for respect after Alberta government misses Treaty 6 anniversary event]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Alberta chief is calling for more respect from the provincial government after its Indigenous relations minister missed a marquee event marking the 150th anniversary of the signing of Treaty 6.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/chief-calls-for-respect-after-alberta-government-misses-treaty-6-anniversary-event/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 22:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/chief-calls-for-respect-after-alberta-government-misses-treaty-6-anniversary-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Mission accomplished’: Parks Canada celebrates first release of captive-bred caribou into Jasper’s wild herd]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a decade of planning, and about two years of monitoring and breeding caribou at a facility away from predators, Parks Canada released its first cycle of captive caribou into Jasper's Tonquin Valley. Just as Parks staff expected, the wild caribou have accepted the once-captive animals as their own.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/mission-accomplished-parks-canada-celebrates-first-release-of-captive-bred-caribou-into-jaspers-wild-herd/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/mission-accomplished-parks-canada-celebrates-first-release-of-captive-bred-caribou-into-jaspers-wild-herd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carney says last-minute U.S. tariff negotiations are 'delicate' and 'intense' as deadline looms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Mark Carney said last-minute negotiations with the U.S. to avoid a fresh batch of tariffs due to take effect this week are "delicate" and "intense," and he plans to speak to his American counterpart in the next 48 hours to broker a mutually agreeable deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/carney-says-last-minute-us-tariff-negotiations-are-delicate-and-intense-as-deadline-looms/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/carney-says-last-minute-us-tariff-negotiations-are-delicate-and-intense-as-deadline-looms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government of Alberta praises Ontario court ruling on bike lanes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta's Transportation Minister has welcomed an Ontario court ruling upholding the province's efforts to remove several bike lanes, calling it 'a win for common sense.']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/government-of-alberta-praises-ontario-court-ruling-on-bike-lanes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/government-of-alberta-praises-ontario-court-ruling-on-bike-lanes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jann Arden shares pictures of wedding to Icelandic author Thordis Elva]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Calgary-born singer, author and actor announced her nuptials on Sunday in an Instagram post with the caption, 'Wife and wife.']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/jann-arden-shares-pictures-of-wedding-to-icelandic-author-thordis-elva/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/jann-arden-shares-pictures-of-wedding-to-icelandic-author-thordis-elva/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton police investigating suspicious death of teen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Homicide investigators have been called in to investigate the suspicious death of a 16-year-old girl in northeast Edmonton early Sunday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-police-investigating-suspicious-death-of-teen/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-police-investigating-suspicious-death-of-teen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&lsquo;I just wanted to get out of there': Edmonton transit riders report drug use, assaults]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of Edmonton has been trying to improve safety on public transit for years, hiring more peace and police officers, expanding outreach teams and spending more on cleaning and security upgrades. However, text messages sent to the line over the course of one month earlier this year suggest many riders are still concerned about safety on the system.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/lsquoi-just-wanted-to-get-out-of-there-edmonton-transit-riders-report-drug-use-assaults/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/lsquoi-just-wanted-to-get-out-of-there-edmonton-transit-riders-report-drug-use-assaults/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why is Australian beef the cheaper option in Canadian grocery stores?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australian beef is on supermarket shelves across Saskatchewan now, and the prices are much lower than for Canadian beef.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/why-is-australian-beef-the-cheaper-option-in-canadian-grocery-stores/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/why-is-australian-beef-the-cheaper-option-in-canadian-grocery-stores/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton police investigating suspicious death of 16-year-old girl]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Edmonton Police Service says it is investigating the suspicious death of a 16-year-old girl in the northeast part of the city. EPS were called to a shooting the area of 139th Avenue and 32nd Street at around 6:50 a.m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-police-investigating-suspicious-death-of-16-year-old-girl/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 01:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-police-investigating-suspicious-death-of-16-year-old-girl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Body found in river near Canmore, RCMP investigating]]></title><description><![CDATA[The RCMP is investigating after the body of a 52-year-old man was found in the Bow River east of Canmore the morning of Aug. 16, 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/body-found-in-river-near-canmore-rcmp-investigating/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 01:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/body-found-in-river-near-canmore-rcmp-investigating/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta’s Filipino community raising questions about its future ahead of referendum]]></title><description><![CDATA[The October 19th referendum has members of Edmonton&rsquo;s Filipino community talking about their future in the province. As the CBC&rsquo;s Tristan Mottershead reports, there&rsquo;s growing concern from temporary residents.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/albertas-filipino-community-raising-questions-about-its-future-ahead-of-referendum/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 22:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/albertas-filipino-community-raising-questions-about-its-future-ahead-of-referendum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toxic algae outbreaks in Alberta can now be tracked online through satellite imagery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blue-green algae is being monitored by researchers across Alberta, and the public can follow along from anywhere through a new website. The Algal Bloom Tracker lets users track toxic algal blooms at six Alberta lakes through satellite imagery, providing near real-time results that can be viewed on a free-to-use map.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/toxic-algae-outbreaks-in-alberta-can-now-be-tracked-online-through-satellite-imagery/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/toxic-algae-outbreaks-in-alberta-can-now-be-tracked-online-through-satellite-imagery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Married women share problems renewing Alberta driver’s licences]]></title><description><![CDATA[Married women like Christine Orme say they're having problems when their documents don't match, because some have their maiden name and others have their married name.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/married-women-share-problems-renewing-alberta-drivers-licences/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/married-women-share-problems-renewing-alberta-drivers-licences/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Statistics Canada numbers show Canadians becoming less accepting of gender diversity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Experts say confusion, fear and politicians using gender diverse people as scapegoats could be behind the shifting attitudes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/statistics-canada-numbers-show-canadians-becoming-less-accepting-of-gender-diversity/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/statistics-canada-numbers-show-canadians-becoming-less-accepting-of-gender-diversity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tiny, beautiful species are going missing from restored forests and wetlands]]></title><description><![CDATA[A regrown forest can look tall, lush and green. Restored wetlands can buzz with insects and flutter with birds. But scientists looking more closely are finding that some of their smallest inhabitants &mdash; mosses, lichens and algae &mdash; are still missing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/tiny-beautiful-species-are-going-missing-from-restored-forests-and-wetlands/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/tiny-beautiful-species-are-going-missing-from-restored-forests-and-wetlands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Letting go of prized possessions can be tough. Let the professionals help, experts say]]></title><description><![CDATA[For people downsizing, choosing what to keep and what to get rid of can be the hardest part of the transition. Some older adults hire agencies to help them sell their possessions to people who will appreciate them. Some say they find it difficult to part ways with items that are attached to so many emotions and memories.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/letting-go-of-prized-possessions-can-be-tough-let-the-professionals-help-experts-say/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/letting-go-of-prized-possessions-can-be-tough-let-the-professionals-help-experts-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton Elks thump Toronto Argonauts 42-12]]></title><description><![CDATA[An 85-yard interception return for a touchdown by J.J. Ross helped the Edmonton Elks halt a two-game losing skid with a 42-12 victory over the visiting Toronto Argonauts on Saturday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-elks-thump-toronto-argonauts-42-12/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 01:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-elks-thump-toronto-argonauts-42-12/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City of Red Deer secures Michener North lands, potential spot for Indigenous cultural centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[After six years, the City of Red Deer has finalized the purchase of the Michener North lands, which could potentially be the site of an Indigenous cultural centre.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/city-of-red-deer-secures-michener-north-lands-potential-spot-for-indigenous-cultural-centre/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/city-of-red-deer-secures-michener-north-lands-potential-spot-for-indigenous-cultural-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In Canada's largest honey-producing region, beekeepers brace for U.S. tariffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harvest is in full swing at a family-run honey farm in central Alberta but there's a cloud hanging over this year's sweet crop as producers watch the clock tick down on a trade agreement with the United States.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/in-canadas-largest-honey-producing-region-beekeepers-brace-for-us-tariffs/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/in-canadas-largest-honey-producing-region-beekeepers-brace-for-us-tariffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadair water-bomber builder feels heat of demand as wildfires rage around the world]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Canada, the United States and Europe grapple with another brutal wildfire season, pressure is building on the manufacturer of the Canadair "Super Scooper" water bombers to increase production, and on the federal government to bulk order the planes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canadair-water-bomber-builder-feels-heat-of-demand-as-wildfires-rage-around-the-world/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canadair-water-bomber-builder-feels-heat-of-demand-as-wildfires-rage-around-the-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta teen’s family sues government after nearly $200K out-of-country surgical bill]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Alberta teen's family is heading to court after spending nearly $200,000 on U.S. scoliosis surgery, arguing healthcare delays violated her constitutional rights.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-teens-family-sues-government-after-nearly-200k-out-of-country-surgical-bill/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 07:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-teens-family-sues-government-after-nearly-200k-out-of-country-surgical-bill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton's Stollery Children's Hospital set to open new pediatric surgery clinic]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Stollery Children's Hospital held an event on Friday to celebrate the completion of its new pediatric surgery clinic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmontons-stollery-childrens-hospital-set-to-open-new-pediatric-surgery-clinic/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmontons-stollery-childrens-hospital-set-to-open-new-pediatric-surgery-clinic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta RCMP say serious collisions on Highway 627 increasing, area residents want changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fourth fatal collision in the past year on Highway 627 southwest of Edmonton has local residents calling for additional safety measures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-rcmp-say-serious-collisions-on-highway-627-increasing-area-residents-want-changes/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 04:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-rcmp-say-serious-collisions-on-highway-627-increasing-area-residents-want-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After months of debate, East Kootenay will stop changing clocks and stay on mountain daylight time year-round]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Regional District of East Kootenay voted 12-3 to stop changing clocks twice a year and stay on Mountain Daylight Time, keeping the region aligned with Alberta year-round.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/after-months-of-debate-east-kootenay-will-stop-changing-clocks-and-stay-on-mountain-daylight-time-year-round/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 03:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/after-months-of-debate-east-kootenay-will-stop-changing-clocks-and-stay-on-mountain-daylight-time-year-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Ridiculous, racist' remark leads to member&rsquo;s exit from Alberta Prosperity Project events]]></title><description><![CDATA[A member of the prominent pro-separation group the Alberta Prosperity Project has &ldquo;resigned&rdquo; after he used a racial slur at an event on Thursday where the group presented a draft constitution for an independent Alberta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/ridiculous-racist-remark-leads-to-memberrsquos-exit-from-alberta-prosperity-project-events/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 03:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/ridiculous-racist-remark-leads-to-memberrsquos-exit-from-alberta-prosperity-project-events/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta court renames Gladue pre-sentencing report for Indigenous offenders]]></title><description><![CDATA[The change to 'Indigenous background report' takes effect Sept. 1 in the Alberta Court of Justice, and follows consultation with members of the Gladue family, Indigenous leaders and other organizations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-court-renames-gladue-pre-sentencing-report-for-indigenous-offenders/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 01:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-court-renames-gladue-pre-sentencing-report-for-indigenous-offenders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta mayors welcome more money for local housing infrastructure]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new bilateral program to accelerate homebuilding was announced in July with the funding set aside being used to set up water and wastewater infrastructure for homes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-mayors-welcome-more-money-for-local-housing-infrastructure/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-mayors-welcome-more-money-for-local-housing-infrastructure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zoning change could allow Hope Mission to run 24/7 south Edmonton shelter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fate of a 120-bed homeless shelter in a south-side industrial area is up for discussion at a public hearing at Edmonton&rsquo;s city hall on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/zoning-change-could-allow-hope-mission-to-run-247-south-edmonton-shelter/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/zoning-change-could-allow-hope-mission-to-run-247-south-edmonton-shelter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elections Alberta addresses concerns about voter registration misinformation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elections Alberta says its monitoring 'several streams' of misinformation that have been increasing as the Oct. 19 referendum vote draws near.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/elections-alberta-addresses-concerns-about-voter-registration-misinformation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 23:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/elections-alberta-addresses-concerns-about-voter-registration-misinformation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elections Alberta says its online tool properly safeguards voter information]]></title><description><![CDATA[The agency sent out a news release Friday after claiming its seen an increase of misinformation on social media around voter registration.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/elections-alberta-says-its-online-tool-properly-safeguards-voter-information/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 22:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/elections-alberta-says-its-online-tool-properly-safeguards-voter-information/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Nation wins early legal challenge on judicial review for Wonder Valley data centre project]]></title><description><![CDATA[O&rsquo;Leary Digital attempt to strike the judicial review application from Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation was dismissed by an Alberta judge on Aug. 13. The First Nations expects the judicial review to go ahead later this year as they continue to raise concerns about consultation and water rights centred around the proposed Wonder Valley data centre campus.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/first-nation-wins-early-legal-challenge-on-judicial-review-for-wonder-valley-data-centre-project/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 22:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/first-nation-wins-early-legal-challenge-on-judicial-review-for-wonder-valley-data-centre-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta delays new restrictions on flags in schools, national anthem mandate]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new rules were expected to take effect on Sept. 1, stemming from a bill that Premier Danielle Smith's government has said is meant to remove ideology from the classroom.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-delays-new-restrictions-on-flags-in-schools-national-anthem-mandate/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 22:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-delays-new-restrictions-on-flags-in-schools-national-anthem-mandate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court approves $4.5M settlement in WestJet flight attendant harassment case]]></title><description><![CDATA[The agreement requires WestJet to conduct an assessment that looks at the prevalence of harassment in the workplace, underreporting and how response systems can be improved.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/court-approves-45m-settlement-in-westjet-flight-attendant-harassment-case/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/court-approves-45m-settlement-in-westjet-flight-attendant-harassment-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged in Red Deer drug bust on the loose: RCMP]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 23-year-old Surrey, B.C. resident who is facing multiple drug trafficking charges failed to show up for his scheduled court date in late July, Mounties say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/man-charged-in-red-deer-drug-bust-on-the-loose-rcmp/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/man-charged-in-red-deer-drug-bust-on-the-loose-rcmp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angry Elks aim to rebound against Argonauts]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's gut-check time for the Edmonton Elks.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/angry-elks-aim-to-rebound-against-argonauts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/angry-elks-aim-to-rebound-against-argonauts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Downtown businesses paying out-of-pocket for security amid public safety concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Business owners in downtown Edmonton are urging governments to help with public safety issues, noting they're already dealing with costs for additional security measures and the concerns of their customers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/downtown-businesses-paying-out-of-pocket-for-security-amid-public-safety-concerns/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/downtown-businesses-paying-out-of-pocket-for-security-amid-public-safety-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hockey Night in Canada: Punjabi Edition not returning after 18 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hockey Night in Canada: Punjabi Edition will not be returning, according to a statement on the show's official X account.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/hockey-night-in-canada-punjabi-edition-not-returning-after-18-years/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/hockey-night-in-canada-punjabi-edition-not-returning-after-18-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inquiry into Alberta teen's overdose death calls for urgent introduction of involuntary care]]></title><description><![CDATA[The overdose of a 15-year-old boy in Edmonton underscores the urgent need to bringinvoluntary addiction care into force for Alberta&rsquo;s youth, says the judge who led a fatality inquiry into his death.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/inquiry-into-alberta-teens-overdose-death-calls-for-urgent-introduction-of-involuntary-care/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/inquiry-into-alberta-teens-overdose-death-calls-for-urgent-introduction-of-involuntary-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What you need to know about B.C. wildfires on Aug. 14]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Regional District of Central Okanagan is pleading for patience from residents forced to flee their homes due to the Bald Range wildfire, saying it remains a dynamic and challenging fire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/what-you-need-to-know-about-bc-wildfires-on-aug-14/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/what-you-need-to-know-about-bc-wildfires-on-aug-14/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta government to delay adopting new limits on flags at schools]]></title><description><![CDATA[The provincial government will delay incoming new rules about which flags schools can fly or display, as well as a requirement to play the Canadian national anthem weekly.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-government-to-delay-adopting-new-limits-on-flags-at-schools/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-government-to-delay-adopting-new-limits-on-flags-at-schools/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It's the 150th anniversary of Treaty 6. Here's how to mark the event in Alberta and Sask.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 150th anniversary of the signing of Treaty No. 6 is a historic milestone with commemorations, reenactments and events across much of Alberta and Saskatchewan. We&rsquo;re sharing a few of the many events taking place across this area to mark the anniversary.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/its-the-150th-anniversary-of-treaty-6-heres-how-to-mark-the-event-in-alberta-and-sask/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/its-the-150th-anniversary-of-treaty-6-heres-how-to-mark-the-event-in-alberta-and-sask/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary Stampede says man too late to cash in on $125K 50/50 ticket]]></title><description><![CDATA[Curtis Geiger purchased a Calgary Stampede Showband 50/50 lottery ticket last month but only checked it this week to discover he'd won $125,000 &mdash; except he didn't. The organization running the lottery says he missed the 48-hour window to collect his prize money.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/calgary-stampede-says-man-too-late-to-cash-in-on-125k-5050-ticket/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/calgary-stampede-says-man-too-late-to-cash-in-on-125k-5050-ticket/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why fossilized feces from ancestors of modern animals help us understand Earth’s early ecosystems]]></title><description><![CDATA[A study of fossilized feces, known as coprolites, from 540 million years ago found fecal matter likely played a significant role in an explosion of biodiversity in the early Cambrian period. Paleontologists say these fossils can tell us a lot about ancient animals and the ecosystems they inhabited.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/why-fossilized-feces-from-ancestors-of-modern-animals-help-us-understand-earths-early-ecosystems/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/why-fossilized-feces-from-ancestors-of-modern-animals-help-us-understand-earths-early-ecosystems/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton-based indie game studio latest to take blockbuster-making skills and get 'pretty risky']]></title><description><![CDATA[Edmonton-based Studio Reset was founded by developers with years of experience working at studios like Electronic Arts-owned Bioware. As companies with billion-dollar budgets become more risk averse chasing the next big hit, it could be the best way for developers to flex their creative muscles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-based-indie-game-studio-latest-to-take-blockbuster-making-skills-and-get-pretty-risky/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-based-indie-game-studio-latest-to-take-blockbuster-making-skills-and-get-pretty-risky/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[At 100, the Legion makes its biggest push yet for new members]]></title><description><![CDATA[Through yoga nights, concerts and affordable dinners, Legion branches across the country are making a big play to welcome new members in their 100th year &mdash; not only to fill needs in the community and provide third spaces for a younger generation, but also to ensure they can continue surviving.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/at-100-the-legion-makes-its-biggest-push-yet-for-new-members/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/at-100-the-legion-makes-its-biggest-push-yet-for-new-members/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Canadian payment giant is being sold to U.S. private equity. Is your digital privacy at risk?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Royal Bank of Canada and Bank of Montreal are selling payment processor Moneris Solutions Corp. to San Francisco-based investment firm Francisco Partners. Some analysts are raising concerns around what the deal means for Canada's digital sovereignty amid the country's trade war with the U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/a-canadian-payment-giant-is-being-sold-to-us-private-equity-is-your-digital-privacy-at-risk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/a-canadian-payment-giant-is-being-sold-to-us-private-equity-is-your-digital-privacy-at-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions top Stampeders 30-26 for third straight win]]></title><description><![CDATA[The B.C. Lions downed the Calgary Stampeders 30-26 for their third straight victory Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/lions-top-stampeders-30-26-for-third-straight-win/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 06:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/lions-top-stampeders-30-26-for-third-straight-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[12 international students at Calgary protest referred to CBSA office after status check]]></title><description><![CDATA[A dozen people who took part in a weeks-long international student protest in northeast Calgary have been flagged as "being possibly inadmissible" and, according to an immigration lawyer, could be forced to leave Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/12-international-students-at-calgary-protest-referred-to-cbsa-office-after-status-check/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 03:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/12-international-students-at-calgary-protest-referred-to-cbsa-office-after-status-check/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta's government to study ability of province's water supply to support population, economic growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta's government says it's looking to do a study on the long-term security of the province's water supply as it stares down a challenge with a water-rich north and a demand-heavy south.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/albertas-government-to-study-ability-of-provinces-water-supply-to-support-population-economic-growth/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 02:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/albertas-government-to-study-ability-of-provinces-water-supply-to-support-population-economic-growth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preston Manning co-chairing virtual public forum on grievances with Ottawa ahead of Alberta referendum]]></title><description><![CDATA[Preston Manning is stepping into the fray ahead of Alberta's fall referendum by headlining a public forum tackling Western Canada's long-standing grievances with Ottawa.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/preston-manning-co-chairing-virtual-public-forum-on-grievances-with-ottawa-ahead-of-alberta-referendum/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 02:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/preston-manning-co-chairing-virtual-public-forum-on-grievances-with-ottawa-ahead-of-alberta-referendum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WestJet agrees to pay settlement in sexual harassment suit]]></title><description><![CDATA[WestJet has agreed to pay $4.5 million to settle a sexual harassment class-action lawsuit launched a decade ago involving more than 3,000 flight attendants, according to the lead plaintiff and her lawyer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/westjet-agrees-to-pay-settlement-in-sexual-harassment-suit/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 01:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/westjet-agrees-to-pay-settlement-in-sexual-harassment-suit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federal government, Edmonton community groups talk downtown safety]]></title><description><![CDATA[Secretary of State for Combatting Crime Ruby Sahota addressed an Edmonton Chamber of Commerce event on Thursday, with the discussion including talk on downtown safety.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/federal-government-edmonton-community-groups-talk-downtown-safety/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 01:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/federal-government-edmonton-community-groups-talk-downtown-safety/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver behind fatal 2025 Leduc County drunk driving crash pleads guilty]]></title><description><![CDATA[The driver behind the wheel of a SUV that crashed head-on into a car carrying a Alberta woman and her son plead guilty to impaired driving causing their deaths Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/driver-behind-fatal-2025-leduc-county-drunk-driving-crash-pleads-guilty/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/driver-behind-fatal-2025-leduc-county-drunk-driving-crash-pleads-guilty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Private clinic Grifols says it's pausing all plasma collection in Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[A for-profit plasma donation company says it's temporarily shutting down collection at all its Canadian clinics amid public scrutiny.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/private-clinic-grifols-says-its-pausing-all-plasma-collection-in-canada/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/private-clinic-grifols-says-its-pausing-all-plasma-collection-in-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Environment Canada issues tornado watch for parts of eastern Alberta]]></title><description><![CDATA[Environment Canada says conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may produce a tornado in eastern Alberta. The agency said funnel clouds in eastern Alberta have been reported to be very close to the ground.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/environment-canada-issues-tornado-watch-for-parts-of-eastern-alberta/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/environment-canada-issues-tornado-watch-for-parts-of-eastern-alberta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[69-year-old Edmonton man dead following Parkland collision]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parkland RCMP are still investigating the cause of a crash between a motorcycle and pickup truck on Highway 627 that resulted in the death of the motorcyclist.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/69-year-old-edmonton-man-dead-following-parkland-collision/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/69-year-old-edmonton-man-dead-following-parkland-collision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Okanagan wildfires hurting tourism in B.C. towns hundreds of kilometres away]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wildfires burning hundreds of kilometres away are affecting tourism in B.C.&rsquo;s Columbia Valley, with some visitors cancelling or reconsidering trips. Local tourism officials say the region remains open and largely unaffected by the fires themselves.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/okanagan-wildfires-hurting-tourism-in-bc-towns-hundreds-of-kilometres-away/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/okanagan-wildfires-hurting-tourism-in-bc-towns-hundreds-of-kilometres-away/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[21-year-old woman killed in Strathcona County rollover]]></title><description><![CDATA[An early-morning rollover Thursday roughly 20 kilometres east of Sherwood Park involving four young people has left a 21-year-old woman dead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/21-year-old-woman-killed-in-strathcona-county-rollover/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/21-year-old-woman-killed-in-strathcona-county-rollover/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LeBlanc, U.S. counterpart meeting again after Canada displeased with latest tariff offer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian trade officials are meeting with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer in Washington once again, as both sides hustle to lock down a crucial trade deal ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump's pressing tariff deadline.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/leblanc-us-counterpart-meeting-again-after-canada-displeased-with-latest-tariff-offer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/leblanc-us-counterpart-meeting-again-after-canada-displeased-with-latest-tariff-offer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carney, Trump to be given 'options' following latest trade talks, says U.S. rep]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said both U.S. President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Mark Carney will now be given "options" following trade talks between Canadian and U.S. trade officials on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/carney-trump-to-be-given-options-following-latest-trade-talks-says-us-rep/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/carney-trump-to-be-given-options-following-latest-trade-talks-says-us-rep/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Councillor seeks end-to-end review of signal timing issues on Valley Line LRT]]></title><description><![CDATA[With residents raising myriad safety concerns about issues with signal timing on the Valley Line LRT, a city councillor is hoping a comprehensive review will help find some solutions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/councillor-seeks-end-to-end-review-of-signal-timing-issues-on-valley-line-lrt/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/councillor-seeks-end-to-end-review-of-signal-timing-issues-on-valley-line-lrt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why does a cemetery in a Rocky Mountain ghost town have a new landline?]]></title><description><![CDATA[At Mountain Park Cemetery in Alberta's foothills, a one-way rotary phone connects the living to the dead through the wind. The cemetery is the last thing left of the old mining town, telling the stories of frontier hardship through the many restored gravestones that lie there.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/why-does-a-cemetery-in-a-rocky-mountain-ghost-town-have-a-new-landline/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/why-does-a-cemetery-in-a-rocky-mountain-ghost-town-have-a-new-landline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City of Edmonton offers incentives to encourage transit-oriented development]]></title><description><![CDATA[The proposed Infill Infrastructure Program would incentivize building residential units along priority growth areas identified by the city.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/city-of-edmonton-offers-incentives-to-encourage-transit-oriented-development/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/city-of-edmonton-offers-incentives-to-encourage-transit-oriented-development/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta’s Progressive Tories nominate 1st candidate, eye upcoming byelection]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta&rsquo;s fledgling Progressive Tory Party has nominated its first candidate and is looking to run someone in the upcoming byelection in Calgary-Shaw.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/albertas-progressive-tories-nominate-1st-candidate-eye-upcoming-byelection/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/albertas-progressive-tories-nominate-1st-candidate-eye-upcoming-byelection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 Canadian youths died from injuries during e-scooter, e-bike use in 2025: report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Doctors say the provinces and territories have a "patchwork" of rules surrounding what age youth can use the devices, but injuries and deaths are happening to youth of all ages.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/10-canadian-youths-died-from-injuries-during-e-scooter-e-bike-use-in-2025-report/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/10-canadian-youths-died-from-injuries-during-e-scooter-e-bike-use-in-2025-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The new science of alcohol: why recent guidance says more than 2 drinks per week is risky]]></title><description><![CDATA[Follow Anthony Morgan&rsquo;s journey as he sets out to learn more about the risks of moderate alcohol use]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/the-new-science-of-alcohol-why-recent-guidance-says-more-than-2-drinks-per-week-is-risky/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/the-new-science-of-alcohol-why-recent-guidance-says-more-than-2-drinks-per-week-is-risky/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Exponential rise': Canadian pediatricians document severe e-scooter injuries, deaths in children, teens]]></title><description><![CDATA[From skull fractures to ICU admissions, pediatric specialists across Canada say severe e-scooter trauma in kids is becoming routine &mdash; and current rules are failing to protect them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/exponential-rise-canadian-pediatricians-document-severe-e-scooter-injuries-deaths-in-children-teens/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/exponential-rise-canadian-pediatricians-document-severe-e-scooter-injuries-deaths-in-children-teens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Babies and toddlers are sweltering in some daycares. Should there be mandatory AC?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Days and daycares are getting hotter. And a growing number of parents, educators, and health and legal advocates are lobbying formaximum indoor temperature at daycares, likely 26 C, akin to standards adopted for long-term care facilities in Ontario.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/babies-and-toddlers-are-sweltering-in-some-daycares-should-there-be-mandatory-ac/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/babies-and-toddlers-are-sweltering-in-some-daycares-should-there-be-mandatory-ac/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge cites legal notice issue, dismisses First Nation’s challenge against Alberta’s oilsands cleanup program]]></title><description><![CDATA[Justice Shannon Davis of the Court of King&rsquo;s Bench of Alberta said he was dismissing the application for a review because the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation did not serve legal notice to all parties considered directly affected within the required six-month window.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/judge-cites-legal-notice-issue-dismisses-first-nations-challenge-against-albertas-oilsands-cleanup-program/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 03:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/judge-cites-legal-notice-issue-dismisses-first-nations-challenge-against-albertas-oilsands-cleanup-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parks Canada finding success in reviving threatened fish species in Banff]]></title><description><![CDATA[After more than a decade of work, the federal agency said westslope cutthroat trout are beginning to spawn naturally and repopulate Hidden Lake, close to Lake Louise.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/parks-canada-finding-success-in-reviving-threatened-fish-species-in-banff/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 01:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/parks-canada-finding-success-in-reviving-threatened-fish-species-in-banff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Massive, slow-moving load may cause central Alberta traffic delays]]></title><description><![CDATA[The super-heavy de-ethanizer, which is used in natural gas processing, will make its way through central Alberta for the rest of the week at a maximum speed of 30 km/h.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/massive-slow-moving-load-may-cause-central-alberta-traffic-delays/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 01:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/massive-slow-moving-load-may-cause-central-alberta-traffic-delays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pumpkin problems: Alberta’s wet summer affecting annual crop]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pumpkin patch owners in northern Alberta are looking at unprecedented options, like charging admission, or shipping in pumpkins, as the wet summer wreaks havoc on their crops.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/pumpkin-problems-albertas-wet-summer-affecting-annual-crop/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/pumpkin-problems-albertas-wet-summer-affecting-annual-crop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary Stampeders aim to make hay at home]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Calgary Stampeders and B.C. Lions both sought more traction in the CFL's West Division heading into the second half of their seasons.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/calgary-stampeders-aim-to-make-hay-at-home/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/calgary-stampeders-aim-to-make-hay-at-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman behind petition to oust U.S ambassador says response is 'beyond what I expected']]></title><description><![CDATA[Tens of thousands of Canadians have signed a petition calling for U.S. President Donald Trump's representative in Ottawa to be kicked out of the country. The woman behind the petition says it's grown beyond her expectations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/woman-behind-petition-to-oust-us-ambassador-says-response-is-beyond-what-i-expected/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 23:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/woman-behind-petition-to-oust-us-ambassador-says-response-is-beyond-what-i-expected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We have serious concerns,&rsquo; northern Alberta chief says after hosting community meeting on Wonder Valley]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation leaders and legal council presented to band members in their northern Alberta community on what they know about the proposed Wonder Valley AI data centre campus that is being backed by celebrity investor Kevin O'Leary in their traditional territory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/we-have-serious-concernsrsquo-northern-alberta-chief-says-after-hosting-community-meeting-on-wonder-valley/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/we-have-serious-concernsrsquo-northern-alberta-chief-says-after-hosting-community-meeting-on-wonder-valley/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta RCMP officers set to switch to new uniforms this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new navy blue uniforms will begin to be worn by front-line officers starting on Aug. 15. Some officers may continue wearing the current grey uniforms for some time, RCMP say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-rcmp-officers-set-to-switch-to-new-uniforms-this-week/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-rcmp-officers-set-to-switch-to-new-uniforms-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rankin’s rushing dip coincides with fewer carries]]></title><description><![CDATA[There's a very simple explanation for Justin Rankin's rushing struggles of late.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/rankins-rushing-dip-coincides-with-fewer-carries/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/rankins-rushing-dip-coincides-with-fewer-carries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In an Alberta field, farm researchers test new ways to improve sustainability and profits]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week, area producers were invited to tour the facility and check out the 10 current trials, which include research on crop varieties and practices aimed at improving productivity and sustainability.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/in-an-alberta-field-farm-researchers-test-new-ways-to-improve-sustainability-and-profits/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/in-an-alberta-field-farm-researchers-test-new-ways-to-improve-sustainability-and-profits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adult, youth charged with firearms offences after Louis Bull First Nation incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 23-year-old and 17-year-old are now facing charges after a call for a firearm threat on Louis Bull First Nation on Aug. 6, RCMP say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/adult-youth-charged-with-firearms-offences-after-louis-bull-first-nation-incident/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/adult-youth-charged-with-firearms-offences-after-louis-bull-first-nation-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada, U.S. not yet ready to make tariff deal, Canada unsatisfied with latest U.S. offer: sources]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the clock ticks toward U.S. President Donald Trump's latest tariff deadline, Canada and the U.S. aren't at a point where a tariff deal can be reached &mdash; and Canadian officials are not satisfied with the latest U.S. offer, according to two sources with knowledge of the trade talks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canada-us-not-yet-ready-to-make-tariff-deal-canada-unsatisfied-with-latest-us-offer-sources/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canada-us-not-yet-ready-to-make-tariff-deal-canada-unsatisfied-with-latest-us-offer-sources/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hockey Canada suspensions remain for four players on 2018 junior team]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five members of Canada's 2018 world junior team were found to have breached Hockey Canada's code of conduct, with four remaining suspended.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/hockey-canada-suspensions-remain-for-four-players-on-2018-junior-team/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/hockey-canada-suspensions-remain-for-four-players-on-2018-junior-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta seeks proposals for gambling addiction services as part of iGaming launch]]></title><description><![CDATA[The province says it's looking to fund services that will be in addition to what's available through Recovery&nbsp;Alberta, such as 21-day bed-based treatment programs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-seeks-proposals-for-gambling-addiction-services-as-part-of-igaming-launch/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-seeks-proposals-for-gambling-addiction-services-as-part-of-igaming-launch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nothing good happens after midnight — unless it’s Edmonton Fringe]]></title><description><![CDATA[How a midnight variety show inside a curling club became a fixture of North America&rsquo;s largest Fringe festival.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/nothing-good-happens-after-midnight-unless-its-edmonton-fringe/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/nothing-good-happens-after-midnight-unless-its-edmonton-fringe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary Flames coming home to QR Calgary 770 AM radio]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Calgary Flames have a new radio broadcaster, following the signing of a five-year partnership for all home and away games to be aired on QR Calgary 770 AM.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/calgary-flames-coming-home-to-qr-calgary-770-am-radio/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/calgary-flames-coming-home-to-qr-calgary-770-am-radio/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some Alberta international students speak out after being denied post-graduate work permits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some international students who attend career colleges or post-secondary vocational schoolsin Alberta are raising concerns after they say their post-graduation work permits were denied because their programs were categorized as non-credit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/some-alberta-international-students-speak-out-after-being-denied-post-graduate-work-permits/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/some-alberta-international-students-speak-out-after-being-denied-post-graduate-work-permits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where will the partial solar eclipse be visible in Canada?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parts of Europe will see a total solar eclipse on Wednesday. Canada's not so lucky, but parts of the country will get to see a partial eclipse.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/where-will-the-partial-solar-eclipse-be-visible-in-canada/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/where-will-the-partial-solar-eclipse-be-visible-in-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta’s preschools struggling because of funding gap, advocates say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Advocates say Alberta's preschools are struggling as the province's child care grant seems to be funnelling demand to daycare programs with lower fees for full-time care.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/albertas-preschools-struggling-because-of-funding-gap-advocates-say/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/albertas-preschools-struggling-because-of-funding-gap-advocates-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[4 years after fire, Fort Chipewyan's Roman Catholic community seeks a new gathering place]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four years after a fire destroyed a 113-year old church in Fort Chipewyan, some residents in the northern Alberta hamlet are calling for a new community gathering space to mark important milestones.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/4-years-after-fire-fort-chipewyans-roman-catholic-community-seeks-a-new-gathering-place/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/4-years-after-fire-fort-chipewyans-roman-catholic-community-seeks-a-new-gathering-place/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&lsquo;Our women need to be protected&rsquo;: Cold Lake First Nations opens its first women's shelter]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new women&rsquo;s shelter in northeastern Alberta allows a First Nation community to support some of its most vulnerable members while keeping them connected to their community and culture. On Monday, Cold Lake First Nations, located about 280 kilometres northeast of Edmonton, held the grand opening of its first dedicated women&rsquo;s shelter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/lsquoour-women-need-to-be-protectedrsquo-cold-lake-first-nations-opens-its-first-womens-shelter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 04:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/lsquoour-women-need-to-be-protectedrsquo-cold-lake-first-nations-opens-its-first-womens-shelter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man planning protests against data centres as Alberta government announces town hall events]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man leading a movement against artificial intelligence data centres in Alberta says provincial officials can expect to get an earful at an upcoming town hall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/man-planning-protests-against-data-centres-as-alberta-government-announces-town-hall-events/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 03:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/man-planning-protests-against-data-centres-as-alberta-government-announces-town-hall-events/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton city council considering rule changes for e-scooters, e-bikes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of Edmonton is considering permanent changes to where e-scooters and e-bikes can go and park, along with how fast they can travel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-city-council-considering-rule-changes-for-e-scooters-e-bikes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 03:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-city-council-considering-rule-changes-for-e-scooters-e-bikes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ArtsCommon 118 creative hub closer to reality after acquiring land in Alberta Avenue]]></title><description><![CDATA[ArtsCommon 118 is designed to be a home for artists not just to collaborate and perform, but also live in the Alberta Avenue neighbourhood.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/artscommon-118-creative-hub-closer-to-reality-after-acquiring-land-in-alberta-avenue/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 02:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/artscommon-118-creative-hub-closer-to-reality-after-acquiring-land-in-alberta-avenue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta government seeks proposals for gambling addiction services as part of iGaming launch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta's government is seeking proposals for new services and supports for gambling addiction as part of the recent launch of its regulated online gaming market.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-government-seeks-proposals-for-gambling-addiction-services-as-part-of-igaming-launch/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 02:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-government-seeks-proposals-for-gambling-addiction-services-as-part-of-igaming-launch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire at Sherwood Park home the latest in string of incidents at problem property]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fire investigators were on scene Tuesday at a house in Sherwood Park which has been under scrutiny lately, as neighbours speak out about being 'terrorized' by its tenants.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/fire-at-sherwood-park-home-the-latest-in-string-of-incidents-at-problem-property/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 02:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/fire-at-sherwood-park-home-the-latest-in-string-of-incidents-at-problem-property/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dog walk through downtown Edmonton park turns into vet visit for suspected opioid poisoning]]></title><description><![CDATA[A local pet owner is speaking out about her experiences after a routine walk with her dog through downtown Edmonton ended with an emergency trip to the vet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/dog-walk-through-downtown-edmonton-park-turns-into-vet-visit-for-suspected-opioid-poisoning/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 01:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/dog-walk-through-downtown-edmonton-park-turns-into-vet-visit-for-suspected-opioid-poisoning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary police officer injured in city park shootout released from hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[Calgary Police say an officer who was shot on Monday during a brazen gunfight in Edworthy Park, with a member of organized crime, has been released from hospital.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/calgary-police-officer-injured-in-city-park-shootout-released-from-hospital/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 01:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/calgary-police-officer-injured-in-city-park-shootout-released-from-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Surge in overnight calls to Kids Help Phone ‘a canary in the coal mine,’ CEO says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kids Help Phone says the number of young people reaching out to the service overnight is increasing. It said it has seen a 24 per cent increase in&nbsp;overnight&nbsp;requests.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/surge-in-overnight-calls-to-kids-help-phone-a-canary-in-the-coal-mine-ceo-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/surge-in-overnight-calls-to-kids-help-phone-a-canary-in-the-coal-mine-ceo-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Surge in overnight calls to Kids Help Phone ‘a canary in the coal mine’: CEO]]></title><description><![CDATA[Requests via text in the evening and overnight hours are 183 per cent higher than those received during the day, Kids Help Phone said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/surge-in-overnight-calls-to-kids-help-phone-a-canary-in-the-coal-mine-ceo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/surge-in-overnight-calls-to-kids-help-phone-a-canary-in-the-coal-mine-ceo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jordan Martinook brings Stanley Cup home to Leduc]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carolina Hurricanes forward and alternate captain Jordan Martinook, 34, brought hockey's greatest prize to his hometown of Leduc, where hundreds of fans gathered to celebrate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/jordan-martinook-brings-stanley-cup-home-to-leduc/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/jordan-martinook-brings-stanley-cup-home-to-leduc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CUSMA breakdown could mean hundreds of thousands of jobs, a trillion dollars lost: report]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new report from the Canadian American Business Council found that a failure to renegotiate a North American trade deal would have widespread impacts on the Canadian economy, including the loss of 102,000 Canadian jobs and 214,000 American ones. On the flip side, a successful renegotiation would add jobs and boost GDP.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/cusma-breakdown-could-mean-hundreds-of-thousands-of-jobs-a-trillion-dollars-lost-report/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 23:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/cusma-breakdown-could-mean-hundreds-of-thousands-of-jobs-a-trillion-dollars-lost-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Curaleaf looks to buy Aurora Cannabis, takes bid directly to shareholders]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. company Curaleaf Holdings is launching an unsolicited takeover bid for Aurora Cannabis &mdash; a proposal the Edmonton-based company is discouraging shareholders from entertaining.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/curaleaf-looks-to-buy-aurora-cannabis-takes-bid-directly-to-shareholders/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 22:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/curaleaf-looks-to-buy-aurora-cannabis-takes-bid-directly-to-shareholders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strategic oil stockpiles have hit a 40-year low amid the Iran war]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oil prices spiked Tuesday as the Iran war continues to jeopardize global supplies, with U.S. strategic stockpiles falling to the lowest level in more than 40 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/strategic-oil-stockpiles-have-hit-a-40-year-low-amid-the-iran-war/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/strategic-oil-stockpiles-have-hit-a-40-year-low-amid-the-iran-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Curaleaf to take offer directly to shareholders in bid to buy Edmonton-based Aurora Cannabis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Curaleaf Holdings Inc. says it intends to launch a takeover bid for Edmonton-based cannabis company Aurora Cannabis Inc.<br />
Curaleaf said in a news release on Tuesday it plans to make an offer to purchase all of Aurora's issued and outstanding common shares.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/curaleaf-to-take-offer-directly-to-shareholders-in-bid-to-buy-edmonton-based-aurora-cannabis/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 21:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/curaleaf-to-take-offer-directly-to-shareholders-in-bid-to-buy-edmonton-based-aurora-cannabis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary police charge 8 people in organized crime investigation involving drugs, guns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Calgary police have laid almost 60 charges against eight people following an 11-month-long investigation into organized crime and drug trafficking.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/calgary-police-charge-8-people-in-organized-crime-investigation-involving-drugs-guns/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/calgary-police-charge-8-people-in-organized-crime-investigation-involving-drugs-guns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta man plans to protest AI data centres as province announces town halls]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta has already said the tech giant Meta is building a massive facility north of Edmonton, and several other AI data centres are in the works across the province.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-man-plans-to-protest-ai-data-centres-as-province-announces-town-halls/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-man-plans-to-protest-ai-data-centres-as-province-announces-town-halls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tens of thousands of Canadians call for U.S. Ambassador Hoekstra to be expelled]]></title><description><![CDATA[A petition set to be presented in the House of Commons this fall calls on the government to declare U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra persona non grata and remove him from Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/tens-of-thousands-of-canadians-call-for-us-ambassador-hoekstra-to-be-expelled/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/tens-of-thousands-of-canadians-call-for-us-ambassador-hoekstra-to-be-expelled/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Over 29,000 Canadians call for U.S. Ambassador Hoekstra to be expelled]]></title><description><![CDATA[A petition set to be presented in the House of Commons this fall calls on the government to declare U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra persona non grata and remove him from Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/over-29000-canadians-call-for-us-ambassador-hoekstra-to-be-expelled/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/over-29000-canadians-call-for-us-ambassador-hoekstra-to-be-expelled/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta widow calls for policy review after Air Canada temporarily loses husband's ashes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twyla Shannahan wants accountability after Air Canada temporarily lost her late husband&rsquo;s cremated remains during a flight from Alberta to Newfoundland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-widow-calls-for-policy-review-after-air-canada-temporarily-loses-husbands-ashes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-widow-calls-for-policy-review-after-air-canada-temporarily-loses-husbands-ashes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton developer looks to buy downtown mall, convert half to housing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Westrich Pacific leadership and the city&rsquo;s mayor say the reimagining of the property is a big step forward for downtown.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-developer-looks-to-buy-downtown-mall-convert-half-to-housing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-developer-looks-to-buy-downtown-mall-convert-half-to-housing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta says hunting bears with dogs will protect caribou. The province's former caribou manager disagrees]]></title><description><![CDATA[Letting hunters use dogs to hunt black bears is a move the Alberta government says will help caribou conservation efforts, but wildlife biologists aren't convinced.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-says-hunting-bears-with-dogs-will-protect-caribou-the-provinces-former-caribou-manager-disagrees/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-says-hunting-bears-with-dogs-will-protect-caribou-the-provinces-former-caribou-manager-disagrees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How a farming initiative in Westlock County has big dreams to empower newcomers and to help feed the community]]></title><description><![CDATA[A farming project in Westlock County is bringing together newcomer farmers to tackle food insecurity. Kurudi Mashambani, a Swahili phrase meaning "back to the land," is planting the seeds of food sovereignty through the efforts of newcomers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/how-a-farming-initiative-in-westlock-county-has-big-dreams-to-empower-newcomers-and-to-help-feed-the-community/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/how-a-farming-initiative-in-westlock-county-has-big-dreams-to-empower-newcomers-and-to-help-feed-the-community/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Investor group provides potential lifeline to Sherritt International and its Alberta refinery]]></title><description><![CDATA[A consortium including an unnamed U.S. anchor investor, Kyma Capital Ltd., Trifon Natsis and Glencore Ltd. say they submitted a non-binding recapitalization proposal to Sherritt International Corp. after U.S. sanctions against Cuba hampered the Canadian mining company.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/investor-group-provides-potential-lifeline-to-sherritt-international-and-its-alberta-refinery/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/investor-group-provides-potential-lifeline-to-sherritt-international-and-its-alberta-refinery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why central Alberta ranchers are passing up free roadside pasture to feed their cattle]]></title><description><![CDATA[In one central Alberta county, a ditch-grazing program offers extra feed for cattle when pastures dry up, but the vast majority of local ranchers remain reluctant to tap into it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/why-central-alberta-ranchers-are-passing-up-free-roadside-pasture-to-feed-their-cattle/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/why-central-alberta-ranchers-are-passing-up-free-roadside-pasture-to-feed-their-cattle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Contaminated surgical tools found in Grande Prairie operating room in April, AHS records show]]></title><description><![CDATA[Retained tissue was found on instruments at the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital on at least two occasions this year according to meeting notes attained by CBC News in Access to Information and Privacy request.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/contaminated-surgical-tools-found-in-grande-prairie-operating-room-in-april-ahs-records-show/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/contaminated-surgical-tools-found-in-grande-prairie-operating-room-in-april-ahs-records-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Albertans to vote on judicial appointments as premier argues ‘distinct legal traditions’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Albertans will be tasked with juggling many ideas in this October&rsquo;s referendum. Some they may have not had front-of-mind, including who should appoint the judges who sit on the province&rsquo;s higher courts, the Court of King&rsquo;s Bench and the Court of Appeal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/albertans-to-vote-on-judicial-appointments-as-premier-argues-distinct-legal-traditions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/albertans-to-vote-on-judicial-appointments-as-premier-argues-distinct-legal-traditions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Environment Canada implements new alert system for extreme weather warnings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beginning Tuesday, ECCC is using a system that allows them to draw a polygon over an area encompassing a severe weather alert.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/environment-canada-implements-new-alert-system-for-extreme-weather-warnings/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/environment-canada-implements-new-alert-system-for-extreme-weather-warnings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Environment Canada's updated tornado, severe thunderstorm warning system aims to target specific areas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Environment and Climate Change Canada has updated its warning system for tornadoes and severe thunderstorms to allow for more precise warnings about severe weather.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/environment-canadas-updated-tornado-severe-thunderstorm-warning-system-aims-to-target-specific-areas/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/environment-canadas-updated-tornado-severe-thunderstorm-warning-system-aims-to-target-specific-areas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton City Centre Mall to see big redevelopment under new owner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Westrich Pacific said it plans to undertake a major, multi-phase redevelopment of Edmonton City Centre mall, with new residential, retail, entertainment and wellness options.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-city-centre-mall-to-see-big-redevelopment-under-new-owner/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 03:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-city-centre-mall-to-see-big-redevelopment-under-new-owner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rollie Miles Park rec centre plans remain in limbo after City of Edmonton update]]></title><description><![CDATA[A City of Edmonton report said there is long-term support for a rec centre in the south-central Queen Alexandra neighbourhood but immediate priorities are elsewhere.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/rollie-miles-park-rec-centre-plans-remain-in-limbo-after-city-of-edmonton-update/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 02:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/rollie-miles-park-rec-centre-plans-remain-in-limbo-after-city-of-edmonton-update/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman pleads guilty to manslaughter in Edmonton fentanyl overdose death]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 41-year-old woman pleaded guilty to manslaughter at the Edmonton law courts, after her partner was injected with a mixture of fentanyl and cocaine and died.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/woman-pleads-guilty-to-manslaughter-in-edmonton-fentanyl-overdose-death/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 01:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/woman-pleads-guilty-to-manslaughter-in-edmonton-fentanyl-overdose-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta to review emergency alert system following multi-week search for Calgary boy]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a multi-week search in July for Parker, an 11-year-old Calgary boy, ended after he was confirmed dead, the provincial government is assessing whether improvements are needed to its emergency alert system.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-to-review-emergency-alert-system-following-multi-week-search-for-calgary-boy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 01:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-to-review-emergency-alert-system-following-multi-week-search-for-calgary-boy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton’s 184th Street bridge closed for 3 months to undergo extensive rehabilitation]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the first time in more than two decades, the 184th Street bridge over Yellowhead Trail in west Edmonton is undergoing a makeover which requires it to be closed for three months starting Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmontons-184th-street-bridge-closed-for-3-months-to-undergo-extensive-rehabilitation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmontons-184th-street-bridge-closed-for-3-months-to-undergo-extensive-rehabilitation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City of Edmonton exploring offering naloxone training to more employees]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edmonton city councillors are pursuing increasing the number of city staff members who can use naloxone while at work, deciding at a committee meeting to explore offering training to transit inspectors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/city-of-edmonton-exploring-offering-naloxone-training-to-more-employees/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/city-of-edmonton-exploring-offering-naloxone-training-to-more-employees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta to review Amber Alert criteria and day home after death of Calgary boy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amber Alerts are mainly reserved for when it's believe a child has been abducted and in danger, but the province granted an exception in Parker's case due to his vulnerable state.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-to-review-amber-alert-criteria-and-day-home-after-death-of-calgary-boy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-to-review-amber-alert-criteria-and-day-home-after-death-of-calgary-boy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['My jaw just dropped': Costumes at Miss Universe Canada pageant spark response from former winner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ashley Callingbull spoke out after two Miss Universe Canada contestants were involved in what she called cultural appropriation during the costume portion of the pageant.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/my-jaw-just-dropped-costumes-at-miss-universe-canada-pageant-spark-response-from-former-winner/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 23:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/my-jaw-just-dropped-costumes-at-miss-universe-canada-pageant-spark-response-from-former-winner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary police officer appears in court, charged with 2nd-degree murder]]></title><description><![CDATA[The preliminary hearing for a 13-year veteran of the Calgary Police Service who is charged with two counts of second degree murder got underway Monday in a Calgary courtroom.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/calgary-police-officer-appears-in-court-charged-with-2nd-degree-murder/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 22:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/calgary-police-officer-appears-in-court-charged-with-2nd-degree-murder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Second autopsy leads to murder charge in 2024 south Edmonton death]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edmonton police say a man has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder following new information and a second autopsy into the 2024 death of Dwight Bennett, 39.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/second-autopsy-leads-to-murder-charge-in-2024-south-edmonton-death/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 22:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/second-autopsy-leads-to-murder-charge-in-2024-south-edmonton-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspect dead after police officer shot twice in traffic stop near Calgary park]]></title><description><![CDATA[Calgary police say one of their officers was shot while conducting a traffic stop near Edworthy Park on Monday. The suspect fled into the park and was later found dead in the Bow River.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/suspect-dead-after-police-officer-shot-twice-in-traffic-stop-near-calgary-park/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 22:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/suspect-dead-after-police-officer-shot-twice-in-traffic-stop-near-calgary-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspect dead after Calgary police officer shot twice in traffic stop near Edworthy Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[Calgary police say one of their officers was shot while conducting a traffic stop near Edworthy Park on Monday. The suspect fled into the park and was later found dead in the Bow River.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/suspect-dead-after-calgary-police-officer-shot-twice-in-traffic-stop-near-edworthy-park/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 22:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/suspect-dead-after-calgary-police-officer-shot-twice-in-traffic-stop-near-edworthy-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary police respond to reports of shooting, warn residents to stay inside]]></title><description><![CDATA[Calgary police issued a "dangerous person" alert for the area around Edworthy Park in the city's southwest Friday afternoon after responding to reports of a shooting.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/calgary-police-respond-to-reports-of-shooting-warn-residents-to-stay-inside/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 21:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/calgary-police-respond-to-reports-of-shooting-warn-residents-to-stay-inside/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary police officer shot, suspect dead after dramatic chase and gunfire in city park]]></title><description><![CDATA[A police officer was shot Monday in what began as a traffic stop but within seconds spiralled into a foot chase, carjacking and broad-daylight gun battle in a Calgary park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/calgary-police-officer-shot-suspect-dead-after-dramatic-chase-and-gunfire-in-city-park/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 21:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/calgary-police-officer-shot-suspect-dead-after-dramatic-chase-and-gunfire-in-city-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary police officer shot during traffic stop, suspect later found dead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Calgary police issued a "dangerous person" alert for the area around Edworthy Park in the city's southwest Friday afternoon after responding to reports of a shooting.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/calgary-police-officer-shot-during-traffic-stop-suspect-later-found-dead/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 21:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/calgary-police-officer-shot-during-traffic-stop-suspect-later-found-dead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 more tuberculosis cases confirmed in Edmonton's inner-city outbreak]]></title><description><![CDATA[An outbreak of tuberculosis that has been spreading among people experiencing homelessness in Edmonton&rsquo;s downtown core for nearly a year has left two more people fighting the disease.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/2-more-tuberculosis-cases-confirmed-in-edmontons-inner-city-outbreak/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/2-more-tuberculosis-cases-confirmed-in-edmontons-inner-city-outbreak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Homicide investigation into death of Edmonton boy, 12, found near Athabasca]]></title><description><![CDATA[The RCMP Major Crimes Unit is investigating the death of 12-year-old Fiasal Hussein from Edmonton, after the child's body was found in a rural area north of Athabasca.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/homicide-investigation-into-death-of-edmonton-boy-12-found-near-athabasca/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/homicide-investigation-into-death-of-edmonton-boy-12-found-near-athabasca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta RCMP investigating homicide after Edmonton boy’s remains found near Calling Lake]]></title><description><![CDATA[Athabasca RCMP continue to investigate the death of a 12-year-old boy from Edmonton after human remains were found in a rural area north of Athabasca.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-rcmp-investigating-homicide-after-edmonton-boys-remains-found-near-calling-lake/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-rcmp-investigating-homicide-after-edmonton-boys-remains-found-near-calling-lake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta's early childhood educators propose new wage grid tied to education, experience]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three years after first proposing a wage scale for Alberta early childhood educators, the non-profit, member-based organization advocating for the 30,000 educators who staff child-care centres is proposing another wage scale in hopes of convincing the province to change how they are paid.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/albertas-early-childhood-educators-propose-new-wage-grid-tied-to-education-experience/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/albertas-early-childhood-educators-propose-new-wage-grid-tied-to-education-experience/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pollster says this demographic is one to watch in Alberta's independence debate]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBC News set up at Sunridge Mall, in a culturally-diverse area of Calgary, hoping to speak with racialized or non-white Albertans. We heard from people excited about the idea of independence, those who support unity, and those who were not following the debate at all.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/pollster-says-this-demographic-is-one-to-watch-in-albertas-independence-debate/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/pollster-says-this-demographic-is-one-to-watch-in-albertas-independence-debate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[80-year-old woman killed in Summerland, B.C., wildfire: RCMP]]></title><description><![CDATA[RCMP have confirmed a fatality in the explosive wildfire that forced mass evacuations from Summerland, B.C., over the weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/80-year-old-woman-killed-in-summerland-bc-wildfire-rcmp/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 03:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/80-year-old-woman-killed-in-summerland-bc-wildfire-rcmp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A proposed $138M rec center could bring new public pool and gym to south Edmonton]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new rec centre off Calgary Trail and next to Strathcona High School could cost at least $138 million. Advocates say the Rollie Miles rec centre would replace the old Scona Pool, which closed four years ago, and provide relief for overcrowed facilities in Edmonton as the city grows.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/a-proposed-138m-rec-center-could-bring-new-public-pool-and-gym-to-south-edmonton/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 02:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/a-proposed-138m-rec-center-could-bring-new-public-pool-and-gym-to-south-edmonton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Nations chiefs in B.C. urge feds, Alberta to halt pipeline advancement]]></title><description><![CDATA[The group said it wanted to reaffirm that it's against the pipeline because government has not consulted and co-operated in good faith with the First Nations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/first-nations-chiefs-in-bc-urge-feds-alberta-to-halt-pipeline-advancement/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 23:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/first-nations-chiefs-in-bc-urge-feds-alberta-to-halt-pipeline-advancement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More cases of tuberculosis have appeared in Edmonton's inner city this year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta health officials confirmed that a tuberculosis outbreak in Edmonton's inner city has spread. As CBC&rsquo;s Nicole Healey reports, two additional people have contracted TB this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/more-cases-of-tuberculosis-have-appeared-in-edmontons-inner-city-this-year/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/more-cases-of-tuberculosis-have-appeared-in-edmontons-inner-city-this-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Nations chiefs in B.C. call on Carney, Smith to halt advancing West Coast pipeline]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs is calling on Ottawa and Alberta's government to halt efforts to advance the West Coast pipeline, saying expanding the oil industry will accelerate climate change and disasters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/first-nations-chiefs-in-bc-call-on-carney-smith-to-halt-advancing-west-coast-pipeline/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 20:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/first-nations-chiefs-in-bc-call-on-carney-smith-to-halt-advancing-west-coast-pipeline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RCMP investigating homicide of 12-year-old Edmonton boy after remains found in northern Alberta]]></title><description><![CDATA[RCMP say they are investigating the homicide of a 12-year-old Edmonton boy after remains were found in a rural area of northern Alberta. In a news release on Sunday, police said Athabasca RCMP officers responded to a report of human remains found on Thursday, Aug. 6, just before 3:30 a.m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/rcmp-investigating-homicide-of-12-year-old-edmonton-boy-after-remains-found-in-northern-alberta/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 20:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/rcmp-investigating-homicide-of-12-year-old-edmonton-boy-after-remains-found-in-northern-alberta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RCMP investigating homicide of 12-year-old Edmonton boy after remains found in Athabasca region]]></title><description><![CDATA[RCMP say they are investigating the homicide of a 12-year-old Edmonton boy after remains were found in a rural area of northern Alberta. In a news release on Sunday, police said Athabasca RCMP officers responded to a report of human remains found on Thursday, Aug. 6, just before 3:30 a.m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/rcmp-investigating-homicide-of-12-year-old-edmonton-boy-after-remains-found-in-athabasca-region/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 20:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/rcmp-investigating-homicide-of-12-year-old-edmonton-boy-after-remains-found-in-athabasca-region/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ruth’s Pantry helps Edmonton families with food insecurity: ‘Means a lot to us’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ruth's Pantry is run by SOAR Community Empowerment, an Edmonton non-profit that helps vulnerable people through its various programming.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/ruths-pantry-helps-edmonton-families-with-food-insecurity-means-a-lot-to-us/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/ruths-pantry-helps-edmonton-families-with-food-insecurity-means-a-lot-to-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poilievre's letter to Carney: 'No more caving' to U.S. demands in trade, tariff talks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is urging Canada's prime minister to not concede to U.S. President Donald Trump's demands during trade negotiations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/poilievres-letter-to-carney-no-more-caving-to-us-demands-in-trade-tariff-talks/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/poilievres-letter-to-carney-no-more-caving-to-us-demands-in-trade-tariff-talks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What you need to know about B.C. wildfires on Aug. 9]]></title><description><![CDATA[B.C. declared a provincial state of emergency on Saturday, after explosive growth on the Bald Range wildfire near Summerland forced mass evacuations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/what-you-need-to-know-about-bc-wildfires-on-aug-9/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/what-you-need-to-know-about-bc-wildfires-on-aug-9/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Curtain call: Lacombe's only cinema set to close next month]]></title><description><![CDATA[The only cinema in Lacombe, Alta., is closing at the beginning of September. News of the movie theatre&rsquo;s closure has prompted disappointment in the city of nearly 15,000, which is located about 125 kilometres south of Edmonton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/curtain-call-lacombes-only-cinema-set-to-close-next-month/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/curtain-call-lacombes-only-cinema-set-to-close-next-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What lives in the rivers near you? Why scientists want you to know]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scientists are uncovering the creatures that live in our rivers with techniques like electrofishing and DNA sampling. Here's what they're finding, from mottled sculpins to mayfly nymphs, and why they say we need to know our underwater neighbours.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/what-lives-in-the-rivers-near-you-why-scientists-want-you-to-know/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/what-lives-in-the-rivers-near-you-why-scientists-want-you-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adult summer camps offer grown-ups a chance to get away from it all]]></title><description><![CDATA[Interest in summer camps for grown-ups is on the rise. More and more adults are seeking them out because they're nostalgic for the fun-filled summer days of childhood. Campers say they're eager to disconnect from their responsibilities and meet other people.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/adult-summer-camps-offer-grown-ups-a-chance-to-get-away-from-it-all/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/adult-summer-camps-offer-grown-ups-a-chance-to-get-away-from-it-all/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alexander, Philpot lift Alouettes to dominant win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Davis Alexander threw four touchdown passes and Tyson Philpot caught three of them as the Montreal Alouettes crushed the Edmonton Elks 48-30 in a statement win against one of the CFL's best Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alexander-philpot-lift-alouettes-to-dominant-win/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alexander-philpot-lift-alouettes-to-dominant-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary water playground temporarily closed after 3 cases of E. coli reported]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta health inspectors are investigating three cases of E. coli they say are linked to the water park facilities at Prairie Winds Park in northeast Calgary.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/calgary-water-playground-temporarily-closed-after-3-cases-of-e-coli-reported/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 22:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/calgary-water-playground-temporarily-closed-after-3-cases-of-e-coli-reported/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AC/DC fans in Edmonton ready for High Voltage Rock 'N' Roll]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ahead of Sunday night's show, Edmonton's AC/DC fans got a chance to get exclusive merch at the Starlite Room and leave the venue completely thunderstruck. CBC's Nicole Healey spoke to excited fans about why they love the legendary band.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/acdc-fans-in-edmonton-ready-for-high-voltage-rock-n-roll/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/acdc-fans-in-edmonton-ready-for-high-voltage-rock-n-roll/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What you need to know about B.C. wildfires on Aug. 8]]></title><description><![CDATA[A state of emergency was declared by the District of Summerland just after 10:30 p.m. PT Friday due to the rapidly growing Bald Range wildfire. Around 20,000 people have been ordered to evacuate in the area as a result of the fire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/what-you-need-to-know-about-bc-wildfires-on-aug-8/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 19:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/what-you-need-to-know-about-bc-wildfires-on-aug-8/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. wildfires likely to persist well into fall, scientist says]]></title><description><![CDATA[As evacuees throughout B.C. remain out of their homes after weeks of wildfires threatening their communities &mdash; some grappling with the destruction of their properties &mdash; wildfire scientist Mike Flannigan says the 2026 fire season this year is likely to extend into September and possibly beyond.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/bc-wildfires-likely-to-persist-well-into-fall-scientist-says/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/bc-wildfires-likely-to-persist-well-into-fall-scientist-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two years after the fire, how is Jasper’s tourism economy really doing?]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's been two years since Jasper's visitor economy took a hit from the 2024 wildfire. With fewer attractions and accommodations to feed the tourism sector, what does a 'new normal' look like for local businesses?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/two-years-after-the-fire-how-is-jaspers-tourism-economy-really-doing/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/two-years-after-the-fire-how-is-jaspers-tourism-economy-really-doing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. booze might end up back on Canadian shelves, but have we lost the taste for it?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada is prepared to lift bans on sales of alcohol from the United States in exchange for U.S. tariff relief, sources told CBC this week. But a recent poll showed nearly 70 per cent of Canadians said they wouldn't buy American booze if it returns to store shelves north of the border.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/us-booze-might-end-up-back-on-canadian-shelves-but-have-we-lost-the-taste-for-it/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/us-booze-might-end-up-back-on-canadian-shelves-but-have-we-lost-the-taste-for-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The world wants more Canadian-made water bombers. Can Canada build them fast enough?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The hand-built planes are unmatched in the firefighting aircraft market and are built to last for decades. Europe wants more of them than ever.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/the-world-wants-more-canadian-made-water-bombers-can-canada-build-them-fast-enough/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/the-world-wants-more-canadian-made-water-bombers-can-canada-build-them-fast-enough/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Feds should devise way to reflect on COVID-19 response, says Canada's chief science adviser]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's chief science adviser says the federal government should devise a way to reflect on its response to the COVID-19 pandemic to better prepare the country and Canadians for future public health challenges.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/feds-should-devise-way-to-reflect-on-covid-19-response-says-canadas-chief-science-adviser/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/feds-should-devise-way-to-reflect-on-covid-19-response-says-canadas-chief-science-adviser/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada, U.S. shadow Chinese research ships in the Arctic as concern grows over Snow Dragons' presence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada and the U.S. are shadowing two Chinese icebreakers operating in Arctic waters off Alaska, amid growing concern their scientific missions could also gather strategically valuable undersea data. Defence experts warn China&rsquo;s expanding Arctic presence is testing Canada's already stretched military capabilities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canada-us-shadow-chinese-research-ships-in-the-arctic-as-concern-grows-over-snow-dragons-presence/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canada-us-shadow-chinese-research-ships-in-the-arctic-as-concern-grows-over-snow-dragons-presence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boardwalk Centre renters seek action after summer storms damage suites]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some of the residents of the highrise along Jasper Avenue at 90 Street in central Edmonton are living with damaged ceilings and walls from storm flooding.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/boardwalk-centre-renters-seek-action-after-summer-storms-damage-suites/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 01:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/boardwalk-centre-renters-seek-action-after-summer-storms-damage-suites/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[184 Street bridge over Yellowhead Trail closing for 3 months of construction]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of Edmonton is closing the 184 Street bridge over Yellowhead Trail until fall 2026 to allow for rehabilitation and faster construction.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/184-street-bridge-over-yellowhead-trail-closing-for-3-months-of-construction/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/184-street-bridge-over-yellowhead-trail-closing-for-3-months-of-construction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dutch elm disease discovered in downtown Edmonton, Delwood-area trees]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dutch elm disease, caused by a deadly fungus that spreads through the tree's roots and by a specific species of bark beetle, poses a significant threat to Edmonton's forest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/dutch-elm-disease-discovered-in-downtown-edmonton-delwood-area-trees/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/dutch-elm-disease-discovered-in-downtown-edmonton-delwood-area-trees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prairie producers filed more than 4,000 crop insurance claims in stormy July]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands of storm-related crop insurance claims were filed in July as harvest season approaches, according to the Canadian Hail Crop Association.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/prairie-producers-filed-more-than-4000-crop-insurance-claims-in-stormy-july/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 23:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/prairie-producers-filed-more-than-4000-crop-insurance-claims-in-stormy-july/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton police charge 50-year-old man with sexual assault of a child]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 50-year-old man is facing charges related to the sexual assault of a child.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-police-charge-50-year-old-man-with-sexual-assault-of-a-child/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 22:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-police-charge-50-year-old-man-with-sexual-assault-of-a-child/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[E-scooter lithium battery fires in Calgary lead to safety reminders]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Calgary Fire Department says crews responded to three separate fires involving lithium-ion batteries within 24 hours Aug. 6 and 7.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/e-scooter-lithium-battery-fires-in-calgary-lead-to-safety-reminders/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 22:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/e-scooter-lithium-battery-fires-in-calgary-lead-to-safety-reminders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary Fire Department issues warning about danger of lithium-ion battery fires]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Calgary Fire Department has issued a reminder about the dangers of lithium-ion batteries after firefighters responded to three fires over a 24-hour period.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/calgary-fire-department-issues-warning-about-danger-of-lithium-ion-battery-fires/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 22:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/calgary-fire-department-issues-warning-about-danger-of-lithium-ion-battery-fires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Als face injury troubles on defence as Elks visit]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was expected given the absence of key players in practice, but the Alouettes' roster released Friday morning confirmed what was feared: a reshaped Montreal defence will have to slow down the Edmonton Elks at Molson Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/als-face-injury-troubles-on-defence-as-elks-visit/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 21:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/als-face-injury-troubles-on-defence-as-elks-visit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trucking company involved in deadly Manitoba crash among 20 carriers 'eliminated' in Alberta]]></title><description><![CDATA[Conquer Transportation, whose truck was in a fatal crash in Brandon, Man., in May &mdash; after it had its safety permit pulled in Manitoba &mdash; now can't operate from Alberta, the province's transportation minister said Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/trucking-company-involved-in-deadly-manitoba-crash-among-20-carriers-eliminated-in-alberta/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/trucking-company-involved-in-deadly-manitoba-crash-among-20-carriers-eliminated-in-alberta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rourke expected to start for B.C. Lions]]></title><description><![CDATA[B.C. Lions quarterback Nathan Rourke is expected to start in Saturday's CFL game against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats at B.C. Place Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/rourke-expected-to-start-for-bc-lions/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/rourke-expected-to-start-for-bc-lions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Supreme Court of Canada to hear case on constitutionality of requiring oath to the Crown]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Supreme Court of Canada says it will hear a case on whether requiring prospective lawyers to swear the Oath of Allegiance to the reigning monarch is unconstitutional.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/supreme-court-of-canada-to-hear-case-on-constitutionality-of-requiring-oath-to-the-crown/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/supreme-court-of-canada-to-hear-case-on-constitutionality-of-requiring-oath-to-the-crown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man, 22, charged with second-degree murder in central Edmonton homicide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sukhjit Randhawa, 48, was foundsuffering from serious injuries on Wednesday in the area of 112th Avenue and 82nd Street, and later died of his injuries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/man-22-charged-with-second-degree-murder-in-central-edmonton-homicide/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/man-22-charged-with-second-degree-murder-in-central-edmonton-homicide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are people actually using Edmonton’s bike lanes? Here’s a look at the numbers]]></title><description><![CDATA[To cut through all the rhetoric, CBC News reviewed municipal data to get a sense of how often Edmonton&rsquo;s bike lanes are used.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/are-people-actually-using-edmontons-bike-lanes-heres-a-look-at-the-numbers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/are-people-actually-using-edmontons-bike-lanes-heres-a-look-at-the-numbers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lidster’s field goal rallies Argos past Stampeders]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brady Lidster's 11-yard field goal with 11 seconds remaining capped a wild fourth quarter and earned the Toronto Argonauts a 33-30 win over the Calgary Stampeders on Thursday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/lidsters-field-goal-rallies-argos-past-stampeders/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 04:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/lidsters-field-goal-rallies-argos-past-stampeders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CSC identifies 3 people killed in ‘tragic accident’ during transfer from Edmonton correctional facility]]></title><description><![CDATA[Correctional Service Canada (CSC) says two of its officers and an inmate have died as a result of a &ldquo;tragic accident during a transfer from Edmonton Institution for Women.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/csc-identifies-3-people-killed-in-tragic-accident-during-transfer-from-edmonton-correctional-facility/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 04:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/csc-identifies-3-people-killed-in-tragic-accident-during-transfer-from-edmonton-correctional-facility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CSC identifies 3 people killed in highway crash during transfer from Edmonton correctional facility]]></title><description><![CDATA[Correctional Service Canada (CSC) says two of its officers and an inmate have died as a result of a &ldquo;tragic accident during a transfer from Edmonton Institution for Women.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/csc-identifies-3-people-killed-in-highway-crash-during-transfer-from-edmonton-correctional-facility/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 04:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/csc-identifies-3-people-killed-in-highway-crash-during-transfer-from-edmonton-correctional-facility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 people dead after ‘tragic accident’ during transfer from Edmonton correctional facility: CSC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Correctional Service Canada (CSC) says two of its officers and a person the agency says was an offender have died as a result of a &ldquo;tragic accident during a transfer from Edmonton Institution for Women.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/3-people-dead-after-tragic-accident-during-transfer-from-edmonton-correctional-facility-csc/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 04:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/3-people-dead-after-tragic-accident-during-transfer-from-edmonton-correctional-facility-csc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 correctional officers, offender dead after 'tragic accident' during Edmonton transfer: CSC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Correctional Service Canada (CSC) says two of its officers and an offender died in a "tragic accident" during a transfer from Edmonton Institution for Women.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/2-correctional-officers-offender-dead-after-tragic-accident-during-edmonton-transfer-csc/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 04:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/2-correctional-officers-offender-dead-after-tragic-accident-during-edmonton-transfer-csc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Edmonton home sales have plunged 11% compared to this time last year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edmonton's housing market is experiencing some turbulence. Home sales are down 11% compared to July 2025. Tristan Mottershead looks at the numbers and breaks down why that is.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/why-edmonton-home-sales-have-plunged-11-compared-to-this-time-last-year/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 04:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/why-edmonton-home-sales-have-plunged-11-compared-to-this-time-last-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 correctional officers, offender dead after transfer accident: CSC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two correctional officers died in the line of duty Thursday, according to Correctional Service of Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/2-correctional-officers-offender-dead-after-transfer-accident-csc/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 03:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/2-correctional-officers-offender-dead-after-transfer-accident-csc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 correctional officers, inmate killed in rural Alberta collision during transfer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two correctional officers and the inmate they were transfering from the Edmonton Institution for Women were killed in a crash near Wainwright.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/2-correctional-officers-inmate-killed-in-rural-alberta-collision-during-transfer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 03:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/2-correctional-officers-inmate-killed-in-rural-alberta-collision-during-transfer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta woman says airline lost husband’s ashes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twyla Shannahan said she had all of the proper documentation to transport her husband's ashes, but at the airport, she was told she&rsquo;d have to put them in a checked bag.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-woman-says-airline-lost-husbands-ashes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 02:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-woman-says-airline-lost-husbands-ashes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta woman angry with airline’s handling of husband’s ashes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twyla Shannahan said she had all of the proper documentation to transport her husband's ashes, but at the airport, was told she&rsquo;d have to put them in a checked bag.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-woman-angry-with-airlines-handling-of-husbands-ashes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 02:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-woman-angry-with-airlines-handling-of-husbands-ashes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta woman angry after airline misplaced husband’s ashes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twyla Shannahan said she had all of the proper documentation to transport her husband's ashes, but at the airport, she was told she&rsquo;d have to put them in a checked bag.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-woman-angry-after-airline-misplaced-husbands-ashes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 02:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-woman-angry-after-airline-misplaced-husbands-ashes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Another Edmonton bike lane draws varying opinions from community members]]></title><description><![CDATA[To accommodate the bike lanes along 79 Street, much of the on-street parking would be removed. A portion from 76 to 90 Avenue would also change into a one way, southbound lane.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/another-edmonton-bike-lane-draws-varying-opinions-from-community-members/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 01:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/another-edmonton-bike-lane-draws-varying-opinions-from-community-members/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Addiction experts say recent flood of gambling ads a problem for some Albertans]]></title><description><![CDATA[A month after Alberta's iGaming system became operational, the ads promoting online gambling are everywhere, and some experts are worried about the impact.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/addiction-experts-say-recent-flood-of-gambling-ads-a-problem-for-some-albertans/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/addiction-experts-say-recent-flood-of-gambling-ads-a-problem-for-some-albertans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton man develops app encouraging people to explore their communities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Called Zelse, the app encourages people to explore Edmonton and visit different landmarks, says its creator.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-man-develops-app-encouraging-people-to-explore-their-communities/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 23:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-man-develops-app-encouraging-people-to-explore-their-communities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rich Kruger to step down as CEO of Suncor next year but will stay on at company]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oilsands giant Suncor said Thursday that Rich Kruger will move to the role of executive vice-chair in April 2027, when Peter Zebedee will become chief executive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/rich-kruger-to-step-down-as-ceo-of-suncor-next-year-but-will-stay-on-at-company/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 23:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/rich-kruger-to-step-down-as-ceo-of-suncor-next-year-but-will-stay-on-at-company/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fort Saskatchewan, Alta. RCMP seek public assistance in child luring investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta RCMP are asking for public help identifying a man, driving a red pickup truck, who is accused of attempting to lure two children into his vehicle in Fort Saskatchewan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/fort-saskatchewan-alta-rcmp-seek-public-assistance-in-child-luring-investigation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 23:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/fort-saskatchewan-alta-rcmp-seek-public-assistance-in-child-luring-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta separatist lawyer challenging order removing him as trustee for First Nation]]></title><description><![CDATA[A lawyer accused of misappropriating money is appealing a judge&rsquo;s decision to temporarily remove him as the trustee of an account belonging to a First Nation in northern Alberta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-separatist-lawyer-challenging-order-removing-him-as-trustee-for-first-nation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 23:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-separatist-lawyer-challenging-order-removing-him-as-trustee-for-first-nation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clinics, technicians unsure of Alberta’s new self-referral method for health tests]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some Alberta clinics are taking a wait-and-see approach after the provincial government changed the rules to allow patients to book their own medical tests and pay up front.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/clinics-technicians-unsure-of-albertas-new-self-referral-method-for-health-tests/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/clinics-technicians-unsure-of-albertas-new-self-referral-method-for-health-tests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clinics, technicians question Alberta's new self-referral method for health tests]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some Alberta medical clinics are taking a wait-and-see approach to the province's new program that lets patients bypass their doctor and privately book diagnostic imaging tests.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/clinics-technicians-question-albertas-new-self-referral-method-for-health-tests/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/clinics-technicians-question-albertas-new-self-referral-method-for-health-tests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta organized crime investigators seize large quantity of drugs, cash, guns]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team announced Thursday that organized crime investigators have seized millions in cash and drugs along with eight vehicles and 17 guns.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-organized-crime-investigators-seize-large-quantity-of-drugs-cash-guns/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-organized-crime-investigators-seize-large-quantity-of-drugs-cash-guns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada tells UN it's 'taking robust action' to disrupt threats against Sikh activist]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government has written to the UN to say it remains "deeply concerned" about the threats facing B.C.-based Sikh activist Moninder Singh and is taking action to disrupt all credible threats made by by foreign actors against those on Canadian soil.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canada-tells-un-its-taking-robust-action-to-disrupt-threats-against-sikh-activist/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canada-tells-un-its-taking-robust-action-to-disrupt-threats-against-sikh-activist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man identified, 22-year-old charged with second-degree murder in central Edmonton homicide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Homicide investigators have been called in following the death of a man in downtown Edmonton on Wednesday afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/man-identified-22-year-old-charged-with-second-degree-murder-in-central-edmonton-homicide/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/man-identified-22-year-old-charged-with-second-degree-murder-in-central-edmonton-homicide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton police investigating suspicious death of man on Wednesday afternoon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Homicide investigators have been called in following the death of a man in downtown Edmonton on Wednesday afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-police-investigating-suspicious-death-of-man-on-wednesday-afternoon/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-police-investigating-suspicious-death-of-man-on-wednesday-afternoon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta premier, minister criticize Edmonton police for social media post on hate reporting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta's public safety minister says police should be focused on serious crime instead of "policing opinions or 'hurt feelings.'"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-premier-minister-criticize-edmonton-police-for-social-media-post-on-hate-reporting/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-premier-minister-criticize-edmonton-police-for-social-media-post-on-hate-reporting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top Canadian, U.S. trade officials meet in Washington as 50% tariffs loom]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc and Canada's chief trade negotiator Janice Charette met with U.S. President Donald Trump's top trade envoy in Washington on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/top-canadian-us-trade-officials-meet-in-washington-as-50-tariffs-loom/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/top-canadian-us-trade-officials-meet-in-washington-as-50-tariffs-loom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WestJet cabin crew union reveals details of tentative deal following strike]]></title><description><![CDATA[The union representing WestJet cabin crew has shared details of the tentative deal reached with the Calgary-based airline this week after a one-day strike.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/westjet-cabin-crew-union-reveals-details-of-tentative-deal-following-strike/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/westjet-cabin-crew-union-reveals-details-of-tentative-deal-following-strike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gambling ads are everywhere in Alberta right now, experts weigh in on their potential impact]]></title><description><![CDATA[Since Alberta opened up its online gambling market to private operators, gambling ads have been popping up on various platforms across the province.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/gambling-ads-are-everywhere-in-alberta-right-now-experts-weigh-in-on-their-potential-impact/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/gambling-ads-are-everywhere-in-alberta-right-now-experts-weigh-in-on-their-potential-impact/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DFO finds 'critical habitat' for fish destroyed, but investigation called off, logging permits issued]]></title><description><![CDATA[A multi-year investigation into an unapproved bridge built over the Highwood River in Kananaskis Country by a logging company in critical habitat for a threatened fish species was halted by a federal ministry due to a lack of resources, according to documents obtained by CBC News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/dfo-finds-critical-habitat-for-fish-destroyed-but-investigation-called-off-logging-permits-issued/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/dfo-finds-critical-habitat-for-fish-destroyed-but-investigation-called-off-logging-permits-issued/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brake for snakes: Strathcona County hopes to prevent garter snake deaths on rural road]]></title><description><![CDATA[Strathcona County is implementing new measures to protect plains garter snakes from vehicle traffic. The move comes after more than 1,000 snake deaths were reported in recent years along a seven-kilometre stretch of Range Road 210, between Township Road 530 and Wye Road heading south.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/brake-for-snakes-strathcona-county-hopes-to-prevent-garter-snake-deaths-on-rural-road/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/brake-for-snakes-strathcona-county-hopes-to-prevent-garter-snake-deaths-on-rural-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta independence group readies its separation blueprint, seeks expert review]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the leaders of an Alberta separation organization says his group is drawing closer to the release of an upcoming &ldquo;white paper&rdquo; exploring the structural policies needed to establish an independent country.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-independence-group-readies-its-separation-blueprint-seeks-expert-review/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-independence-group-readies-its-separation-blueprint-seeks-expert-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Key members of India’s Bishnoi gang named in Canadian intelligence report]]></title><description><![CDATA[The gang&rsquo;s leaders are profiled in the report by the Canada Border Services Agency&rsquo;s Intelligence and Investigations Directorate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/exclusive-key-members-of-indias-bishnoi-gang-named-in-canadian-intelligence-report/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/exclusive-key-members-of-indias-bishnoi-gang-named-in-canadian-intelligence-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Shell-shocked': Residents of Alberta town shaken by large white supremacist training meetup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Second Sons Canada, this country&rsquo;s predominant white nationalist group, gathered this summer for their annual "nationals" event in a small Alberta town, a CBC News visual investigation has found.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/shell-shocked-residents-of-alberta-town-shaken-by-large-white-supremacist-training-meetup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/shell-shocked-residents-of-alberta-town-shaken-by-large-white-supremacist-training-meetup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rebalancing or retreat? Canada's peacekeeping legacy fades away]]></title><description><![CDATA[After decades of gradual decline, Canada&rsquo;s peacekeeping tradition is entering its final chapter. The Defence Department is shutting down four overseas missions and shrinking another, arguing troops are needed elsewhere. Critics warn the move sacrifices a defining national identity and surrenders diplomatic influence to countries such as China.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/rebalancing-or-retreat-canadas-peacekeeping-legacy-fades-away/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/rebalancing-or-retreat-canadas-peacekeeping-legacy-fades-away/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Large white supremacist meeting shakes residents of Alberta town]]></title><description><![CDATA[Second Sons Canada, this country&rsquo;s predominant white nationalist group, gathered this summer for their annual "nationals" event in a small Alberta town, a CBC News visual investigation has found.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/large-white-supremacist-meeting-shakes-residents-of-alberta-town/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/large-white-supremacist-meeting-shakes-residents-of-alberta-town/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton woman among workers across Canada speaking out against screen time surveillance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Workers at some of Canada's biggest companies say increased workplace surveillance is taking a toll on their mental health as their bosses ramp up the use of software that monitors their screen activity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-woman-among-workers-across-canada-speaking-out-against-screen-time-surveillance/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-woman-among-workers-across-canada-speaking-out-against-screen-time-surveillance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Climate change made Canadian wildfires in N.W.T. and Ontario roughly twice as likely, analysis finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new rapid analysis has found that human-induced climate change has made wildfire in the Northwest Territories and Ontario about twice as likely to occur, and it warns that the world must step away from fossil fuels.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/climate-change-made-canadian-wildfires-in-nwt-and-ontario-roughly-twice-as-likely-analysis-finds/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/climate-change-made-canadian-wildfires-in-nwt-and-ontario-roughly-twice-as-likely-analysis-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Updated alerting system for storms, tornadoes expected as early as Tuesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Environment Canada expects to launch an updated alerting system for thunderstorms and tornadoes as early as Tuesday &mdash; a change welcomed by Canadian forecasters, researchers and residents affected by twisters in the last few months.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/updated-alerting-system-for-storms-tornadoes-expected-as-early-as-tuesday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 02:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/updated-alerting-system-for-storms-tornadoes-expected-as-early-as-tuesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family stranded overnight as storm blocks road near Seibert Lake: ‘Couldn’t see anything’]]></title><description><![CDATA[A severe thunderstorm swept across the Lac La Biche region, leaving a swath of destruction in the Lakeland Provincial Recreation Area and trapping a family near Seibert Lake.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/family-stranded-overnight-as-storm-blocks-road-near-seibert-lake-couldnt-see-anything/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 02:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/family-stranded-overnight-as-storm-blocks-road-near-seibert-lake-couldnt-see-anything/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton rolls out e-scooter safety pilot project in Mill Woods]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mill Woods is the newest e-bike and e-scooter expansion area in Edmonton. The roll out will also serve as a safety and parking pilot project that city council hopes to implement across the city.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-rolls-out-e-scooter-safety-pilot-project-in-mill-woods/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 01:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-rolls-out-e-scooter-safety-pilot-project-in-mill-woods/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta lawyer says referendum questions about immigration ‘harmful,’ ‘unnecessary’]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are 10 questions on the ballot in October's referendum, but so far the question about Alberta's future place in Canada appears to be the only one getting much debate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-lawyer-says-referendum-questions-about-immigration-harmful-unnecessary/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 01:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-lawyer-says-referendum-questions-about-immigration-harmful-unnecessary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['All strategic sectors' being discussed as new U.S. tariff threat looms, says Carney]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canadian trade negotiators are focusing talks with their U.S. counterparts on "all strategic sectors," including autos, as the deadline for U.S. President Donald Trump's next round of tariffs is just weeks away.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/all-strategic-sectors-being-discussed-as-new-us-tariff-threat-looms-says-carney/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/all-strategic-sectors-being-discussed-as-new-us-tariff-threat-looms-says-carney/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton Corn Maze opens as 2026 design celebrates AMA’s 100th anniversary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Each year the Edmonton Corn Maze features a new design typically tied to the community and for 2026, it celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Alberta Motor Association.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-corn-maze-opens-as-2026-design-celebrates-amas-100th-anniversary/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-corn-maze-opens-as-2026-design-celebrates-amas-100th-anniversary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trucking, transportation businesses cautioned of ‘large-scale fraud’: RCMP ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twelve businesses spanning across Saskatchewan told police they were scammed after people purchased goods with fraudulent credit cards over the phone, the RCMP say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/trucking-transportation-businesses-cautioned-of-large-scale-fraud-rcmp/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/trucking-transportation-businesses-cautioned-of-large-scale-fraud-rcmp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RCMP shoot man during overnight standoff in Fox Creek, ASIRT investigating]]></title><description><![CDATA[The early morning shooting came after an overnight standoff in Fox Creek, during which the community was ordered to shelter in place while RCMP attempted to negotiate with the man.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/rcmp-shoot-man-during-overnight-standoff-in-fox-creek-asirt-investigating/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/rcmp-shoot-man-during-overnight-standoff-in-fox-creek-asirt-investigating/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta government begins work repaving critical highway through Fort McMurray]]></title><description><![CDATA[Construction follows a provincial funding promise of $15 million to repair the highway after dozens of frustrated locals took matters into their own hands and filled potholes on Highway 63 themselves.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-government-begins-work-repaving-critical-highway-through-fort-mcmurray/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-government-begins-work-repaving-critical-highway-through-fort-mcmurray/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta government begins work on repaving critical highway through Fort McMurray]]></title><description><![CDATA[Construction follows a provincial funding promise of $15 million to repair the highway after dozens of frustrated locals took matters into their own hands and filled potholes on Highway 63 themselves.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-government-begins-work-on-repaving-critical-highway-through-fort-mcmurray/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-government-begins-work-on-repaving-critical-highway-through-fort-mcmurray/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta Education launches review after child hit with belt at private religious school]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta's education minister has the authority to investigate registered independent schools, and shut them down if the school doesn't comply with the province's regulations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-education-launches-review-after-child-hit-with-belt-at-private-religious-school/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-education-launches-review-after-child-hit-with-belt-at-private-religious-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Argonauts happy to finally be back at BMO Field]]></title><description><![CDATA[Be it ever so humble, there really is no place like home for Chad Kelly and the Toronto Argonauts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/argonauts-happy-to-finally-be-back-at-bmo-field/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/argonauts-happy-to-finally-be-back-at-bmo-field/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary’s iconic Stephen Avenue transformed in effort to attract more visitors]]></title><description><![CDATA["See You on Stephen Avenue." That's the slogan of the city of Calgary's new campaign to attract more visitors to the heart of the downtown core which was launched Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/calgarys-iconic-stephen-avenue-transformed-in-effort-to-attract-more-visitors/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/calgarys-iconic-stephen-avenue-transformed-in-effort-to-attract-more-visitors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Montreal Alouettes look to even the score versus Edmonton Elks]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's a chance for Davis Alexander and the Alouettes to get even when Montreal (7-1) hosts Edmonton (6-2) on Saturday afternoon at Molson Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/montreal-alouettes-look-to-even-the-score-versus-edmonton-elks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/montreal-alouettes-look-to-even-the-score-versus-edmonton-elks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Als face Elks in showdown of CFL division leaders]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's a chance for Davis Alexander and the Montreal Alouettes to get even.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/als-face-elks-in-showdown-of-cfl-division-leaders/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/als-face-elks-in-showdown-of-cfl-division-leaders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man gets 10-year sentence for fatal Yellowhead County shooting, police chase]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man initially charged with second-degree murder after a fatal shooting in Yellowhead County pleaded guilty Wednesday to the lesser charge of manslaughter with a firearm.Levi Williamson, 40, also pleaded guilty in Edmonton Court of King&rsquo;s Bench to one count of fleeing from a police officer in a vehicle, stemming from the same incident.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/man-gets-10-year-sentence-for-fatal-yellowhead-county-shooting-police-chase/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/man-gets-10-year-sentence-for-fatal-yellowhead-county-shooting-police-chase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Too soon to say whether pipeline agreement could change Suncor’s outlook: CEO]]></title><description><![CDATA[Suncor's CEO says he's encouraged by the tone in Canada surrounding the energy sector but it's too early to tell whether recent government commitments can help spur future growth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/too-soon-to-say-whether-pipeline-agreement-could-change-suncors-outlook-ceo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/too-soon-to-say-whether-pipeline-agreement-could-change-suncors-outlook-ceo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Treaty 6 and 7 women celebrate winning Miss Indigenous Canada titles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brooke Metchewais from Cold Lake First Nations in Alberta was recently crowned Miss Indigenous Canada 2026. Heather Wolf Ear from Siksika Nation was first runner-up and Miss Congeniality.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/treaty-6-and-7-women-celebrate-winning-miss-indigenous-canada-titles/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/treaty-6-and-7-women-celebrate-winning-miss-indigenous-canada-titles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[An unforgettable night of football and fun at ladies’ night with the Calgary Stampeders]]></title><description><![CDATA[Join Global Calgary's Leslie Horton and the Calgary Stampeders for Ladies Night Out as they take on their West Coast rivals the BC Lions on Aug. 13.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/an-unforgettable-night-of-football-and-fun-at-ladies-night-with-the-calgary-stampeders/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/an-unforgettable-night-of-football-and-fun-at-ladies-night-with-the-calgary-stampeders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BP doubles profit, defends exit from Bay du Nord oil project off Newfoundland]]></title><description><![CDATA[British Petroleum reported a profit of US$3.9 billion in the second quarter of this year, more than double its profit from the same period last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/bp-doubles-profit-defends-exit-from-bay-du-nord-oil-project-off-newfoundland/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/bp-doubles-profit-defends-exit-from-bay-du-nord-oil-project-off-newfoundland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What you need to know about B.C. wildfires on Aug. 5]]></title><description><![CDATA[The B.C. Wildfire Service is asking people recreating on Okanagan Lake to clear the way for firefighting aircraft that are gathering water to battle nearby fires.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/what-you-need-to-know-about-bc-wildfires-on-aug-5/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/what-you-need-to-know-about-bc-wildfires-on-aug-5/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Community vigil for 11-year-old Calgary boy scheduled]]></title><description><![CDATA[A city councillor is helping organize an event to honour the memory of Parker at Municipal Plaza outside City Hall on Wednesday evening.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/community-vigil-for-11-year-old-calgary-boy-scheduled/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/community-vigil-for-11-year-old-calgary-boy-scheduled/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgarians gather to remember Parker at community vigil]]></title><description><![CDATA[A vigil is being held at Calgary's city hall between 7 and 8 p.m. MT to remember 11-year-old Parker, a boy who went missing from a specialized care facility in mid-July. His body was found after a near two-week search.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/calgarians-gather-to-remember-parker-at-community-vigil/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/calgarians-gather-to-remember-parker-at-community-vigil/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgarians gather at community vigil to remember boy found dead after lengthy search]]></title><description><![CDATA[Calgarians gathered outside city hall to honour Parker, the 11-year-old boy who went missing from his specialized care facility in mid-July. He was later confirmed dead after a near two-week search.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/calgarians-gather-at-community-vigil-to-remember-boy-found-dead-after-lengthy-search/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/calgarians-gather-at-community-vigil-to-remember-boy-found-dead-after-lengthy-search/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta ministry hit with charges after death of wildland firefighter in Jasper]]></title><description><![CDATA[The charges under the Occupational Health and Safety act were laid on July 29, just a few days away from the second anniversary of Morgan Kitchen&rsquo;s death.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-ministry-hit-with-charges-after-death-of-wildland-firefighter-in-jasper/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-ministry-hit-with-charges-after-death-of-wildland-firefighter-in-jasper/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta ministry hit with charges after death of wildland firefighter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The charges under the Occupational Health and Safety act were laid on July 29, just a few days away from the second anniversary of Morgan Kitchen&rsquo;s death.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-ministry-hit-with-charges-after-death-of-wildland-firefighter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-ministry-hit-with-charges-after-death-of-wildland-firefighter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Classified report reveals how India’s Bishnoi gang uses Canada’s student visa program]]></title><description><![CDATA[The CBSA intelligence report suggests that a controversial government foreign student program opened the door to India&rsquo;s most notorious crime group.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/exclusive-classified-report-reveals-how-indias-bishnoi-gang-uses-canadas-student-visa-program/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/exclusive-classified-report-reveals-how-indias-bishnoi-gang-uses-canadas-student-visa-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Classified report reveals how India’s Bishnoi gang used Canada’s student visa program]]></title><description><![CDATA[The CBSA intelligence report suggests that a controversial government foreign student program opened the door to India&rsquo;s most notorious crime group.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/exclusive-classified-report-reveals-how-indias-bishnoi-gang-used-canadas-student-visa-program/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/exclusive-classified-report-reveals-how-indias-bishnoi-gang-used-canadas-student-visa-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royal Alberta Museum returns artifacts dating back thousands of years to Fort McKay First Nation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Royal Alberta Museum is returning more than 17,000 artifacts collected north of Fort McMurray, Alta., to the Fort McKay First Nation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/royal-alberta-museum-returns-artifacts-dating-back-thousands-of-years-to-fort-mckay-first-nation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/royal-alberta-museum-returns-artifacts-dating-back-thousands-of-years-to-fort-mckay-first-nation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton had a record number of overdose deaths last year. What’s the city doing about it?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edmonton city councillors say they were shocked to learn that a record number of people fatally overdosed in the city last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-had-a-record-number-of-overdose-deaths-last-year-whats-the-city-doing-about-it/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-had-a-record-number-of-overdose-deaths-last-year-whats-the-city-doing-about-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian doctors form consortium to prevent potential ‘resurgence of the HIV epidemic’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two Calgary doctors worry global cuts to HIV programs could lead to a potential &ldquo;resurgence of the HIV epidemic,&rdquo; which could have implications across Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canadian-doctors-form-consortium-to-prevent-potential-resurgence-of-the-hiv-epidemic/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canadian-doctors-form-consortium-to-prevent-potential-resurgence-of-the-hiv-epidemic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunterra in sale process after $35M cheque kiting decision]]></title><description><![CDATA[Several businesses operating under the Sunterra banner are in the midst of a court-supervised sales and investment process, months after ajudge ruledin a civil action that the company engaged in &ldquo;cheque kiting, on an astonishing scale&rdquo; and is liable to American lender Compeer Financial for $35 million.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/sunterra-in-sale-process-after-35m-cheque-kiting-decision/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/sunterra-in-sale-process-after-35m-cheque-kiting-decision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton Folk Music Festival bringing in sand to event grounds in response to city’s rainy summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edmonton's signature outdoor music festival is trucking in tonnes of sand and pumping out water to avoid becoming the latest casualty of the city's wettest summer on record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-folk-music-festival-bringing-in-sand-to-event-grounds-in-response-to-citys-rainy-summer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 04:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-folk-music-festival-bringing-in-sand-to-event-grounds-in-response-to-citys-rainy-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Veteran Canadian broadcaster Lloyd Robertson dead at 92]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lloyd Robertson, who delivered the news to Canadians in an authoritative and unflappable manner for over 40 years as anchor for the flagship news programs of CTV and the CBC, has died. He was 92.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/veteran-canadian-broadcaster-lloyd-robertson-dead-at-92/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 04:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/veteran-canadian-broadcaster-lloyd-robertson-dead-at-92/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lower-priced Australian beef could help stabilize Canadian market]]></title><description><![CDATA[Imported Australian beef, currently selling for well-below Canadian prices at grocery stores in Alberta, could foster competition and stabilize domestic meat costs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/lower-priced-australian-beef-could-help-stabilize-canadian-market/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 03:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/lower-priced-australian-beef-could-help-stabilize-canadian-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ballpark construction issues force Spruce Grove baseball team on the road for playoffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Edmonton-area baseball team will spend its entire upcoming playoff run on the road after another shutdown of its home field.<br />
The Energy City Cactus Rats announced on Sunday that no further games will be held this season at the unfinished Energy City Metro Ballpark in Spruce Grove.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/ballpark-construction-issues-force-spruce-grove-baseball-team-on-the-road-for-playoffs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 03:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/ballpark-construction-issues-force-spruce-grove-baseball-team-on-the-road-for-playoffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton homeowners frustrated as their properties erode into infill excavations]]></title><description><![CDATA[With proper shoring not yet in place at an infill development in Edmonton's west end, in the aftermath of a recent storm, the excavation site looked like a swimming pool.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-homeowners-frustrated-as-their-properties-erode-into-infill-excavations/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 02:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-homeowners-frustrated-as-their-properties-erode-into-infill-excavations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta Forestry and Parks charged under OHS Act over 2024 death of man battling Jasper wildfire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charges laid against Alberta's Ministry of Forestry and Parks relate to the death of a wildland firefighter and revolve around a string of alleged workplace safety violations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-forestry-and-parks-charged-under-ohs-act-over-2024-death-of-man-battling-jasper-wildfire/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 02:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-forestry-and-parks-charged-under-ohs-act-over-2024-death-of-man-battling-jasper-wildfire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mountain marmot hitches ride to Calgary-area home]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Airdrie, Alta., man unwittingly brought home a hoary marmot from Kananaskis, an occurrence a wildlife rehabilitation society says is relatively common.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/mountain-marmot-hitches-ride-to-calgary-area-home/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 01:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/mountain-marmot-hitches-ride-to-calgary-area-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton couple stuck in Caribbean amid WestJet strike aftermath]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Edmonton couple is stuck in St. Lucia as citizenship status has prevented one of them from taking the flight WestJet wanted to rebook them on, which would go through the U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-couple-stuck-in-caribbean-amid-westjet-strike-aftermath/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 01:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-couple-stuck-in-caribbean-amid-westjet-strike-aftermath/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manitoba RCMP respond to possible drowning of Alberta man in Nelson River]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manitoba RCMP and a private diving company are searching a portion of the Nelson River near the Kelsey Generating Station for James Redmond, a 60-year-old from Alberta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/manitoba-rcmp-respond-to-possible-drowning-of-alberta-man-in-nelson-river/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/manitoba-rcmp-respond-to-possible-drowning-of-alberta-man-in-nelson-river/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suncor beats quarterly profit estimates on higher crude prices, refining margins]]></title><description><![CDATA[The profits continue to soar at Canada's biggest oil companies with Suncor Energy reporting Tuesday that it beat analysts profit estimates for the second quarter of 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/suncor-beats-quarterly-profit-estimates-on-higher-crude-prices-refining-margins/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/suncor-beats-quarterly-profit-estimates-on-higher-crude-prices-refining-margins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton’s summer of rain has Folk Fest trucking in sand, Fringe hiring meteorologist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edmonton's signature outdoor music festival is trucking in tonnes of sand and pumping out water to avoid becoming the latest casualty of the city&rsquo;s wettest summer on record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmontons-summer-of-rain-has-folk-fest-trucking-in-sand-fringe-hiring-meteorologist/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 23:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmontons-summer-of-rain-has-folk-fest-trucking-in-sand-fringe-hiring-meteorologist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Student given strap at northern Alberta Mennonite school leads to assault charge]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman has been charged with assault after RCMP said a student was physically disciplined with a belt at a private religious school in the La Crete area of northwestern Alberta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/student-given-strap-at-northern-alberta-mennonite-school-leads-to-assault-charge/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 23:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/student-given-strap-at-northern-alberta-mennonite-school-leads-to-assault-charge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman charged with assault after child allegedly hit with belt at Alberta private school: RCMP]]></title><description><![CDATA[A resident of Cleardale, Alta., was charged after a boy was physically disciplined with a belt at a private school earlier this year. Police found the practice was being used at some private Mennonite schools, as per their collective constitution.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/woman-charged-with-assault-after-child-allegedly-hit-with-belt-at-alberta-private-school-rcmp/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 23:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/woman-charged-with-assault-after-child-allegedly-hit-with-belt-at-alberta-private-school-rcmp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UN investigators urge Canada to step up protection for threatened Sikh activist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five UN rapporteurs have written to the government of Canada calling on it to do more to protect Sikh activist Moninder Singh, who has received four "duty to warn" letters for his activism in favour of a separate Sikh homeland. The UN experts say Singh may have been targeted for speaking to the world body, and ask for the Canadian government to respond.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/un-investigators-urge-canada-to-step-up-protection-for-threatened-sikh-activist/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/un-investigators-urge-canada-to-step-up-protection-for-threatened-sikh-activist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carney government moves toward listing West Coast pipeline as national interest project]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada&rsquo;s federal government is advancing the process to designate the Alberta government&rsquo;s proposed oil pipeline to the West Coast as a project of national interest. A notice published in the Canada Gazette on Aug. 1 marks the start of a 30 day notice period to designate the potential pipeline as a project of national interest under Bill C-5.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/carney-government-moves-toward-listing-west-coast-pipeline-as-national-interest-project/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/carney-government-moves-toward-listing-west-coast-pipeline-as-national-interest-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Change of command marks new chapter for 4 Wing Cold Lake]]></title><description><![CDATA[As commander, Col. Tim Woods will be responsible for maintaining 4 Wing Cold Lake&rsquo;s current operations, while preparing the Alberta air force base for the transition to the F-35.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/change-of-command-marks-new-chapter-for-4-wing-cold-lake/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/change-of-command-marks-new-chapter-for-4-wing-cold-lake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada-U.S. trade minister back in Washington as countries 'intensify' trade talks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc is back in Washington, D.C., for another slate of meetings as the latest U.S. tariff threat is just over two weeks away.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canada-us-trade-minister-back-in-washington-as-countries-intensify-trade-talks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canada-us-trade-minister-back-in-washington-as-countries-intensify-trade-talks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary man charged after 2 people shot at downtown CTrain station]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 25-year-old Calgary man faces a long list of firearms charges after two men were shot Saturday evening at the Victoria Park/Stampede CTrain station.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/calgary-man-charged-after-2-people-shot-at-downtown-ctrain-station/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/calgary-man-charged-after-2-people-shot-at-downtown-ctrain-station/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big oil companies continue to post banner profits as fighting in Iran drives costs higher]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many of the world's biggest oil companies continue to record massive profits as fighting in Iran disrupts energy markets and sends oil and gasoline prices sharply higher.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/big-oil-companies-continue-to-post-banner-profits-as-fighting-in-iran-drives-costs-higher/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/big-oil-companies-continue-to-post-banner-profits-as-fighting-in-iran-drives-costs-higher/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta RCMP, family renew calls for information in 1976 murder of teenage girl]]></title><description><![CDATA[On a warm summer evening in 1976, a 17-year-old girl vanished while driving along rural roads south of Edmonton. Now, five decades later, the Alberta RCMP and the victim's family are renewing calls for tips in the case.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-rcmp-family-renew-calls-for-information-in-1976-murder-of-teenage-girl/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-rcmp-family-renew-calls-for-information-in-1976-murder-of-teenage-girl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa moves to list Alberta-backed West Coast pipeline as national interest project]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government has taken another step to designate a proposed oil pipeline from Alberta to the West Coast as a "national interest" project.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/ottawa-moves-to-list-alberta-backed-west-coast-pipeline-as-national-interest-project/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/ottawa-moves-to-list-alberta-backed-west-coast-pipeline-as-national-interest-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta referendum could be target for foreign interference, CSIS says in new letter to NDP]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta&rsquo;s referendum on national unity could be a target for foreign interference, and the Canadian Security Intelligence Service is monitoring the risks, the agency says in a letter to the leader of the Alberta NDP.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-referendum-could-be-target-for-foreign-interference-csis-says-in-new-letter-to-ndp/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-referendum-could-be-target-for-foreign-interference-csis-says-in-new-letter-to-ndp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is urban creek syndrome and why might it be making flooding in Edmonton worse?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Decades ago, the City of Edmonton covered natural creeks and waterways to make room for expansion and road construction. Now, Edmonton is dealing with the consequences.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/what-is-urban-creek-syndrome-and-why-might-it-be-making-flooding-in-edmonton-worse/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/what-is-urban-creek-syndrome-and-why-might-it-be-making-flooding-in-edmonton-worse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New &lsquo;community connector&rsquo; trail aims to make biking safer near central Alberta's Gull Lake]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alida Prins and her family love exploring the Gull Lake outdoors by bike, but doing so smoothly has long been a challenge. Now, work is underway on a new 14-kilometre trail that will finally connect many of the lakeside communities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/new-lsquocommunity-connectorrsquo-trail-aims-to-make-biking-safer-near-central-albertas-gull-lake/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/new-lsquocommunity-connectorrsquo-trail-aims-to-make-biking-safer-near-central-albertas-gull-lake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pharmacists preparing to give out free COVID shots to high-risk Albertans again this fall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pharmacists have been told they will be allowed to give out provincially funded COVID-19 vaccines to eligible Albertans once again this fall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/pharmacists-preparing-to-give-out-free-covid-shots-to-high-risk-albertans-again-this-fall/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/pharmacists-preparing-to-give-out-free-covid-shots-to-high-risk-albertans-again-this-fall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[An independent Alberta's U.S. oil exports would mostly be piped through other provinces]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada and separated Alberta could reach pipeline shipment deals. But there are no guarantees in trade talks, experts say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/an-independent-albertas-us-oil-exports-would-mostly-be-piped-through-other-provinces/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/an-independent-albertas-us-oil-exports-would-mostly-be-piped-through-other-provinces/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stormy weather shaking up Edmonton-area festivals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Heavy rain and wind continue to sweep through the Edmonton area. And while the stormy summer continues, festivals in the region are left feeling the pinch. The CBC's Tristan Mottershead reports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/stormy-weather-shaking-up-edmonton-area-festivals/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 01:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/stormy-weather-shaking-up-edmonton-area-festivals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Astronaut from Alberta prepares for International Space Station mission]]></title><description><![CDATA[Growing up on a cattle farm in Fort Saskatchewan, Alta., Joshua Kutryk says he dreamt of going to space though he never thought it would happen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/astronaut-from-alberta-prepares-for-international-space-station-mission/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 01:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/astronaut-from-alberta-prepares-for-international-space-station-mission/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No spudnuts at the Saskatoon Ex, but the treat's sweet, starchy legacy lives on]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite the Saskatoon Exhibition's recent decision to stop featuring spudnuts, a popular potato-based doughnut, the treat remains a beloved staple among enthusiasts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/no-spudnuts-at-the-saskatoon-ex-but-the-treats-sweet-starchy-legacy-lives-on/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 22:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/no-spudnuts-at-the-saskatoon-ex-but-the-treats-sweet-starchy-legacy-lives-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Another Canadian is preparing to head to space, this time for ISS mission]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joshua Kutryck from Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta., is one of four members assigned to NASA's SpaceX Crew 13 mission set to spend six months at the ISS.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/another-canadian-is-preparing-to-head-to-space-this-time-for-iss-mission/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 21:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/another-canadian-is-preparing-to-head-to-space-this-time-for-iss-mission/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michigan Supreme Court rejects permit for Enbridge oil pipeline under Great Lakes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Michigan Supreme Court has ordered state regulators to reconsider a key permit that allowed a planned tunnel to carry an oil pipeline under part of the Great Lakes to move forward.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/michigan-supreme-court-rejects-permit-for-enbridge-oil-pipeline-under-great-lakes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/michigan-supreme-court-rejects-permit-for-enbridge-oil-pipeline-under-great-lakes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No major growth on wildfire near Vernon, B.C., but thousands remain forced from homes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Growth has slowed on a wildfire that has destroyed multiple properties near Vernon, B.C., fire officials say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/no-major-growth-on-wildfire-near-vernon-bc-but-thousands-remain-forced-from-homes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 18:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/no-major-growth-on-wildfire-near-vernon-bc-but-thousands-remain-forced-from-homes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Evacuation order expands for fire burning on west side of B.C.'s Okanagan Lake]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officials have expanded an evacuation order related to an out-of-control wildfire burning on the west side of Okanagan Lake.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/evacuation-order-expands-for-fire-burning-on-west-side-of-bcs-okanagan-lake/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 18:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/evacuation-order-expands-for-fire-burning-on-west-side-of-bcs-okanagan-lake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[4 dead, 4 injured after crash on Calgary's ring road]]></title><description><![CDATA[Calgary police say four people are dead after a crash on Stoney Trail late Sunday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/4-dead-4-injured-after-crash-on-calgarys-ring-road/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 17:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/4-dead-4-injured-after-crash-on-calgarys-ring-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta, Canada flags creating division ahead of referendum]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Alberta and Canadian flags have taken on new meaning as the province nears a vote on if the province should remain in Canada or hold a second, binding referendum on leaving.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-canada-flags-creating-division-ahead-of-referendum/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-canada-flags-creating-division-ahead-of-referendum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WestJet strike ends after tentative deal reached]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good news for the travelling public, the strike by WestJet flight attendants has ended after a tentative agreement was reached overnight.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/westjet-strike-ends-after-tentative-deal-reached/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/westjet-strike-ends-after-tentative-deal-reached/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada has thousands of mountains. These are the people obsessed with them]]></title><description><![CDATA[Almost 25 per cent of Canada&rsquo;s land mass is considered mountainous, according to a 2021 University of Calgary study, and about 80 per cent of Canada&rsquo;s population live within or close to mountain areas. Some people in Canada spend all their free time climbing mountains or getting inspired by them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canada-has-thousands-of-mountains-these-are-the-people-obsessed-with-them/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canada-has-thousands-of-mountains-these-are-the-people-obsessed-with-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man who lost over $500K worries about Alberta's new gambling landscape]]></title><description><![CDATA[He gambled away over half a million dollars across two decades. Now he's sharing his story as Alberta opens its gambling market to external providers, making apps and other digital platforms easier to access.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/man-who-lost-over-500k-worries-about-albertas-new-gambling-landscape/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/man-who-lost-over-500k-worries-about-albertas-new-gambling-landscape/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WestJet, union reach tentative deal to end strike by flight attendants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Calgary-based WestJet and the Canadian Union of Public Employees have reached a tentative deal, ending a strike &#8203;that has led to the cancellation &zwnj;of hundreds of flights, both sides said early Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/westjet-union-reach-tentative-deal-to-end-strike-by-flight-attendants/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/westjet-union-reach-tentative-deal-to-end-strike-by-flight-attendants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary boy’s death hits home for parents of autistic kids prone to wandering or running away]]></title><description><![CDATA[The recent death of Parker, an 11-year-old non-verbal autistic boy who disappeared after he got out from a care facility in Calgary, has brought new attention to the issue of elopement for parents of young children with autism.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/calgary-boys-death-hits-home-for-parents-of-autistic-kids-prone-to-wandering-or-running-away/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/calgary-boys-death-hits-home-for-parents-of-autistic-kids-prone-to-wandering-or-running-away/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strong wind shuts down day 2 of Edmonton's Heritage Festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Edmonton Heritage Festival closed its second day early because of strong winds and directed attendees to evacuate immediately.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/strong-wind-shuts-down-day-2-of-edmontons-heritage-festival/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 23:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/strong-wind-shuts-down-day-2-of-edmontons-heritage-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dozens protest Meta data centre planned for county north of Edmonton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Premier Danielle Smith has said Alberta&rsquo;s grid operator will use surplus energy to power the centre until a new natural gas-fired plant starts powering it in 2030.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/dozens-protest-meta-data-centre-planned-for-county-north-of-edmonton/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 21:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/dozens-protest-meta-data-centre-planned-for-county-north-of-edmonton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton Elks' record falls to 6-2 after close loss to Roughriders]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Saskatchewan Roughriders responded to last week's loss against the Edmonton Elks with a win, moving them into the sole position of second place in the CFL's West Division.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-elks-record-falls-to-6-2-after-close-loss-to-roughriders/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 19:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-elks-record-falls-to-6-2-after-close-loss-to-roughriders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moscow’s mayor calls deadly restaurant bomb attack a ‘brutal terrorist act’]]></title><description><![CDATA[At least 21 people were wounded when the explosive device detonated at the restaurant on Kudrinskaya Square, the National Anti-Terrorism Committee said late on Saturday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/moscows-mayor-calls-deadly-restaurant-bomb-attack-a-brutal-terrorist-act/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 16:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/moscows-mayor-calls-deadly-restaurant-bomb-attack-a-brutal-terrorist-act/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WestJet flight attendants on strike as company suspends most bookings]]></title><description><![CDATA[The union representing 4,400 WestJet flight employees says its members are on strike after last-minute negotiations failed to reach a deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/westjet-flight-attendants-on-strike-as-company-suspends-most-bookings/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 15:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/westjet-flight-attendants-on-strike-as-company-suspends-most-bookings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judo Commonwealth Games champion Julien Frascadore named Canada’s flag-bearer for closing ceremony]]></title><description><![CDATA[Judo gold medallist Julien Frascadore has been named Canada&rsquo;s flag-bearer for the closing ceremony of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/judo-commonwealth-games-champion-julien-frascadore-named-canadas-flag-bearer-for-closing-ceremony/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/judo-commonwealth-games-champion-julien-frascadore-named-canadas-flag-bearer-for-closing-ceremony/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 Alberta food banks adopt grocery-style model to give families more choice and dignity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some organizations are rethinking how they provide food assistance, as more Albertans turn to food banks amid rising living costs. Leaders say the new approach reduces food waste, restores dignity and better serves their communities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/2-alberta-food-banks-adopt-grocery-style-model-to-give-families-more-choice-and-dignity/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/2-alberta-food-banks-adopt-grocery-style-model-to-give-families-more-choice-and-dignity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two years after Jasper went up in flames, what attractions have reopened?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Though most of the national park has reopened after the Jasper wildfire, a few iconic areas require more extensive repairs that the federal government is backing with an over $500M investment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/two-years-after-jasper-went-up-in-flames-what-attractions-have-reopened/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/two-years-after-jasper-went-up-in-flames-what-attractions-have-reopened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada built its nuclear industry to avoid foreign fuel. Its new reactors will depend on it]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada built its nuclear industry around Candu reactors supplied by a made-in-Canada supply chain. Ontario is building, and other provinces are considering, SMRs that require foreign uranium enrichment and fabrication in an abrupt departure from decades of self-reliance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canada-built-its-nuclear-industry-to-avoid-foreign-fuel-its-new-reactors-will-depend-on-it/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canada-built-its-nuclear-industry-to-avoid-foreign-fuel-its-new-reactors-will-depend-on-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stevens helps Riders edge West-leading Elks 28-26]]></title><description><![CDATA[Backup quarterback Tommy Stevens scored three touchdowns as the Saskatchewan Roughriders evened their season series with Edmonton, defeating the Elks 28-26 on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/stevens-helps-riders-edge-west-leading-elks-28-26/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 05:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/stevens-helps-riders-edge-west-leading-elks-28-26/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adams Jr. leads Stampeders past Tiger-Cats 44-20]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vernon Adams Jr. threw his CFL-best 21st touchdown pass of the season as the Calgary Stampeders defeated the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 44-20 on Saturday afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/adams-jr-leads-stampeders-past-tiger-cats-44-20/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 00:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/adams-jr-leads-stampeders-past-tiger-cats-44-20/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grieving Albertans seek ways to protect vulnerable children after Parker’s death]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following the death of 11-year-old Parker, Autism Edmonton is urging Albertans to learn how to safely help lost or distressed neurodivergent children.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/grieving-albertans-seek-ways-to-protect-vulnerable-children-after-parkers-death/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 22:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/grieving-albertans-seek-ways-to-protect-vulnerable-children-after-parkers-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's Enbridge postpones plans for 2nd phase of Mainline oil pipeline expansion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian pipeline operator Enbridge &zwnj;has postponed the 250,000-barrel-per-day second phase of its Mainline crude pipeline network, it said on Friday, partly because Canadian oil producers have not committed to significant output increases.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canadas-enbridge-postpones-plans-for-2nd-phase-of-mainline-oil-pipeline-expansion/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 21:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canadas-enbridge-postpones-plans-for-2nd-phase-of-mainline-oil-pipeline-expansion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wetaskiwin mayor seeks judicial review into city restricting his access to city hall]]></title><description><![CDATA[The mayor of Wetaskiwin, Alta., has filed for a judicial review, after the municipal government he serves barred him from city hall earlier this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/wetaskiwin-mayor-seeks-judicial-review-into-city-restricting-his-access-to-city-hall/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 19:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/wetaskiwin-mayor-seeks-judicial-review-into-city-restricting-his-access-to-city-hall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Kilam's culture change turned Edmonton Elks into contenders]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Mark Kilam was named head coach of the Edmonton Elks in December 2024, he didn't even have a projector in his office to watch game film. Nineteen months later, Kilam has guided the Elks to the top spot in the CFL after years of losing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/how-kilams-culture-change-turned-edmonton-elks-into-contenders/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/how-kilams-culture-change-turned-edmonton-elks-into-contenders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WestJet flight cancellations mount as Sunday strike deadline approaches]]></title><description><![CDATA[WestJet announced that a total of 198 flights have been cancelled as of Saturday afternoon, ahead of the flight attendants' strike deadline on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/westjet-flight-cancellations-mount-as-sunday-strike-deadline-approaches/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 14:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/westjet-flight-cancellations-mount-as-sunday-strike-deadline-approaches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New integrated licences leading to longer waits at Alberta registries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta&rsquo;s new integrated drivers licences and identification cards are causing delays at registries across the province. Rolled out on July 2, the new licences and identification cards now include an individual&rsquo;s citizenship status and health care number, eliminating the need for physical paper cards. Minister of Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction Dale Nally said that adding health care numbers and citizenship markers adds additional steps to the process, leading to longer wait t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/new-integrated-licences-leading-to-longer-waits-at-alberta-registries/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/new-integrated-licences-leading-to-longer-waits-at-alberta-registries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Laurence Biron earns Canada's 3rd judo gold medal at Glasgow 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Laurence Biron captured Canada&rsquo;s third judo gold medal of the 2026 Commonwealth Games on Saturday with a victory in the women&rsquo;s -63-kilogram final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/laurence-biron-earns-canadas-3rd-judo-gold-medal-at-glasgow-2026/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 12:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/laurence-biron-earns-canadas-3rd-judo-gold-medal-at-glasgow-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian 4x100m relay teams advance to finals at Commonwealth Games]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canadian men's and women's 4x100-metre relay teams earned their way into their respective finals at the Commonwealth Games on Saturday in Glasgow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canadian-4x100m-relay-teams-advance-to-finals-at-commonwealth-games/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 12:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canadian-4x100m-relay-teams-advance-to-finals-at-commonwealth-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's Laurence Biron earns Canada's 3rd judo gold medal at Glasgow 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada&rsquo;s Laurence Biron captured Canada&rsquo;s third judo gold medal of the 2026 Commonwealth Games on Saturday with a victory in the women&rsquo;s -63-kilogram final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canadas-laurence-biron-earns-canadas-3rd-judo-gold-medal-at-glasgow-2026/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 12:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canadas-laurence-biron-earns-canadas-3rd-judo-gold-medal-at-glasgow-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada men’s 4x100m relay team has silver medal reinstated]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canadian men's and women's 4x100-metre relay teams both finished second in their respective finals on Saturday in Glasgow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canada-mens-4x100m-relay-team-has-silver-medal-reinstated/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 12:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canada-mens-4x100m-relay-team-has-silver-medal-reinstated/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bittersweet results for Canadian 4x100m relay teams at Glasgow 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canadian men's and women's 4x100-metre relay teams both finished second in their respective finals on Saturday in Glasgow &ndash; but only the women will be bringing home silver medals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/bittersweet-results-for-canadian-4x100m-relay-teams-at-glasgow-2026/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 12:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/bittersweet-results-for-canadian-4x100m-relay-teams-at-glasgow-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sobriety gave me a fresh start. My dog taught me what to do with it]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rebecca Auerbach thought sobriety would be the hardest part of rebuilding her life. But raising a challenging German Shepherd while navigating early recovery became an unexpected lesson in responsibility, self-trust and becoming someone she could finally rely on.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/sobriety-gave-me-a-fresh-start-my-dog-taught-me-what-to-do-with-it/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/sobriety-gave-me-a-fresh-start-my-dog-taught-me-what-to-do-with-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kraft Hockeyville-winning town of Taber reopens ice rink after 2025 explosion]]></title><description><![CDATA[An explosion in 2025 heavily damaged the ice arena in Taber, which then won the 2026 Kraft Hockeyville contest&mdash; now, the rebuild is now almost complete.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/kraft-hockeyville-winning-town-of-taber-reopens-ice-rink-after-2025-explosion/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 02:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/kraft-hockeyville-winning-town-of-taber-reopens-ice-rink-after-2025-explosion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Possible WestJet strike leaves dog competitor out thousands in rebooking fees]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Edmonton dog trainer who has to travel for agility competitions felt she had no choice but to spend thousands to re-book her flights with WestJet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/possible-westjet-strike-leaves-dog-competitor-out-thousands-in-rebooking-fees/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 02:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/possible-westjet-strike-leaves-dog-competitor-out-thousands-in-rebooking-fees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kidney in a box: Advancements in transplant technology allows for quicker recovery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edmonton is the first centre in Canada to utilize the XVIVO kidney assist device, which has proven to help in patient recovery after the kidney has been transplanted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/kidney-in-a-box-advancements-in-transplant-technology-allows-for-quicker-recovery/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 02:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/kidney-in-a-box-advancements-in-transplant-technology-allows-for-quicker-recovery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Commonwealth Games guide: Warner battles to silver, and who to watch this weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBC Sports' daily newsletter recaps Canada's eight-medal Friday at the Commonwealth Games, including a gutsy silver by decathlon star Damian Warner. Plus, who to watch on the final weekend of competition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/commonwealth-games-guide-warner-battles-to-silver-and-who-to-watch-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/commonwealth-games-guide-warner-battles-to-silver-and-who-to-watch-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[High River, Alta. man faces charges of domestic homicide in court appearance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jarret Stobbe, 36, of High River appeared in court via CCTV on Friday, charged with the second-degree murder of his former partner at a house in High River on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/high-river-alta-man-faces-charges-of-domestic-homicide-in-court-appearance/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/high-river-alta-man-faces-charges-of-domestic-homicide-in-court-appearance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A tale of 2 cities: Edmonton floods while Calgary bakes in the sun]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta's two biggest cities have had starkly different weather over the past month with Edmonton getting nearly 25 times the amount of rain that's fallen on Calgary in July.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/a-tale-of-2-cities-edmonton-floods-while-calgary-bakes-in-the-sun/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/a-tale-of-2-cities-edmonton-floods-while-calgary-bakes-in-the-sun/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One of Canada's last Second World War veterans dies at 101]]></title><description><![CDATA[Navy Capt. William (Bill) Wilson enlisted in the Royal Canadian Navy in 1942, serving aboard HMCS Ottawa as a seaman gunner during the latter stages of the Battle of the Atlantic and taking part in the D-Day landings at Normandy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/one-of-canadas-last-second-world-war-veterans-dies-at-101/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 22:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/one-of-canadas-last-second-world-war-veterans-dies-at-101/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Missing B.C. hiker found dead in Alberta national park]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parks Canada said they received a report on July 23 that Bob Toothill, who was travelling the Great Divide Trail between Waterton Lakes National Park and Coleman, AB, was missing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/missing-bc-hiker-found-dead-in-alberta-national-park/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 22:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/missing-bc-hiker-found-dead-in-alberta-national-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[6-year sentence for man convicted in fatal 2024 Whyte Avenue stabbing]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man who pleaded guilty to manslaughter in a fatal 2024 stabbing on Whyte Avenue has been sentenced to six years in prison.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/6-year-sentence-for-man-convicted-in-fatal-2024-whyte-avenue-stabbing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 22:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/6-year-sentence-for-man-convicted-in-fatal-2024-whyte-avenue-stabbing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ticats prepare for Adams, high-scoring Stampeders]]></title><description><![CDATA[Linebacker Reggie Stubblefield and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats' defence again face another tough quarterback challenge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/ticats-prepare-for-adams-high-scoring-stampeders/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 22:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/ticats-prepare-for-adams-high-scoring-stampeders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kilam’s culture change fuels Elks’ resurgence]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Mark Kilam was named head coach of the Edmonton Elks in December 2024, he didn't even have a projector in his office to watch game film.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/kilams-culture-change-fuels-elks-resurgence/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 21:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/kilams-culture-change-fuels-elks-resurgence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bill Wilson, one of Canada’s last Second World War veterans, dies at 101]]></title><description><![CDATA[The obituary for William (Bill) Wilson, who partook in the bloody D-Day landings, said "Captain Bill" helped create the Naval Museum of Alberta and The Military Museums in Calgary.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/bill-wilson-one-of-canadas-last-second-world-war-veterans-dies-at-101/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 21:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/bill-wilson-one-of-canadas-last-second-world-war-veterans-dies-at-101/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pembina says proposed West Coast pipeline stake fits its broader strategy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pembina says its participation in a proposed West Coast pipeline fits the company's overall strategy ahead of a potential designation as a project of national interest in the fall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/pembina-says-proposed-west-coast-pipeline-stake-fits-its-broader-strategy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 21:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/pembina-says-proposed-west-coast-pipeline-stake-fits-its-broader-strategy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WestJet to begin parking planes ahead of possible strike]]></title><description><![CDATA[WestJet says it's still bargaining with flight attendants in hopes of a deal, but the company is beginning to keep planes on the ground as a necessary measure to protect travellers and their operations. In two internal emails from WestJet obtained by CBC News, the airline says it offered substantial wage increases and compensation for duties before and after flights to its flight attendants.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/westjet-to-begin-parking-planes-ahead-of-possible-strike/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 20:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/westjet-to-begin-parking-planes-ahead-of-possible-strike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aboriginal to Indigenous: Leaders, advocates reflect on decades of state linguistic changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ten years after the Government of Canada officially adopted the term "Indigenous" instead of "Aboriginal," discussions persist on what terms best describe First Nations, Inuit and M&eacute;tis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/aboriginal-to-indigenous-leaders-advocates-reflect-on-decades-of-state-linguistic-changes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 19:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/aboriginal-to-indigenous-leaders-advocates-reflect-on-decades-of-state-linguistic-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Permits issued for Alberta coal mine expansion despite environmental opposition]]></title><description><![CDATA[A sprawling expansion of a massive thermal coal mine near Hinton, Alta., has been approved by Alberta&rsquo;s provincial regulator, clearing the way for the operator to extend the life of the project well into the next decade.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/permits-issued-for-alberta-coal-mine-expansion-despite-environmental-opposition/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 19:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/permits-issued-for-alberta-coal-mine-expansion-despite-environmental-opposition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada’s Enbridge postpones plans for second phase of Mainline oil pipeline expansion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enbridge announced Friday that it is postponing a 250 barrel per day expansion of its Mainline pipeline network used to transport Canadian crude oil to U.S. markets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canadas-enbridge-postpones-plans-for-second-phase-of-mainline-oil-pipeline-expansion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canadas-enbridge-postpones-plans-for-second-phase-of-mainline-oil-pipeline-expansion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WestJet begins parking 737 aircraft as talks with union yield little result]]></title><description><![CDATA[If&nbsp;a negotiated agreement on a new contract can&rsquo;t be reached by Aug. 2 at midnight mountain time, those unionized flight attendants could walk off the job.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/westjet-begins-parking-737-aircraft-as-talks-with-union-yield-little-result/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/westjet-begins-parking-737-aircraft-as-talks-with-union-yield-little-result/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WestJet begins parking 737 aircraft as strike deadline approaches]]></title><description><![CDATA[If&nbsp;a negotiated agreement on a new contract can&rsquo;t be reached by Aug. 2 at midnight mountain time, those unionized flight attendants could walk off the job.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/westjet-begins-parking-737-aircraft-as-strike-deadline-approaches/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/westjet-begins-parking-737-aircraft-as-strike-deadline-approaches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As WestJet flight attendant strike looms, union ‘focused’ on reaching deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[If&nbsp;a negotiated agreement on a new contract can&rsquo;t be reached by Aug. 2 at midnight mountain time, those unionized flight attendants could walk off the job.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/as-westjet-flight-attendant-strike-looms-union-focused-on-reaching-deal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/as-westjet-flight-attendant-strike-looms-union-focused-on-reaching-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dealing with flood damage? Insurance experts have tips for Edmonton homeowners]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBC asked four people familiar with insurance and property restoration for advice on what to do when dealing with flood damage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/dealing-with-flood-damage-insurance-experts-have-tips-for-edmonton-homeowners/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/dealing-with-flood-damage-insurance-experts-have-tips-for-edmonton-homeowners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta lets the dogs out, recruits more canine muscle in fight against mussels]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hilo, Jane and Winnie are a part of Alberta's muscle against invasive mussels that have spread throughout the Great Lakes and Canadian waterways since the 1980s.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-lets-the-dogs-out-recruits-more-canine-muscle-in-fight-against-mussels/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-lets-the-dogs-out-recruits-more-canine-muscle-in-fight-against-mussels/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Death of Calgary boy with autism hits home for Conservative MP and party leader]]></title><description><![CDATA[On July 16, an 11-year-old boy named Parker, who had autism and was non-verbal, wandered from his daycare home in Calgary just before lunchtime.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/death-of-calgary-boy-with-autism-hits-home-for-conservative-mp-and-party-leader/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/death-of-calgary-boy-with-autism-hits-home-for-conservative-mp-and-party-leader/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lloydminster non-profit responds to fatal overdose increase with naloxone training]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lloydminster has seen three confirmed drug toxicity deaths so far this year, according to the Saskatchewan Coroners Service. There were three reported deaths each in 2025 and 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/lloydminster-non-profit-responds-to-fatal-overdose-increase-with-naloxone-training/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/lloydminster-non-profit-responds-to-fatal-overdose-increase-with-naloxone-training/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Premiers tell Ottawa they 'urgently' want negotiations to begin on future of the RCMP]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's premiers are calling for more clarity from the federal government around the future of the RCMP and to start negotiations as soon as possible with those who plan on keeping the Mounties as their boots-on-the-ground police force.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/premiers-tell-ottawa-they-urgently-want-negotiations-to-begin-on-future-of-the-rcmp/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/premiers-tell-ottawa-they-urgently-want-negotiations-to-begin-on-future-of-the-rcmp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parents of Calgary boy found dead after 2-week search release message]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Calgary Police Service shared this audio from Parker's parents a day after their 11-year-old son was found dead. The message was recorded while the search for the autistic boy, who went missing July 16, was still ongoing. The parents still wanted their message of gratitude to be heard.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/parents-of-calgary-boy-found-dead-after-2-week-search-release-message/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 04:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/parents-of-calgary-boy-found-dead-after-2-week-search-release-message/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sentencing delayed for semi-driver who killed 2 charity ride motorcyclists in northern Alberta]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael Maurice Koochin, 40, of Slave Lake, has pleaded guilty to two counts of dangerous driving causing death and six counts of dangerous driving causing bodily harm.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/sentencing-delayed-for-semi-driver-who-killed-2-charity-ride-motorcyclists-in-northern-alberta/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 03:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/sentencing-delayed-for-semi-driver-who-killed-2-charity-ride-motorcyclists-in-northern-alberta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poilievre calls for reform to public alert system following disappearance, death of Calgary boy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is calling for reform to the national emergency alert system to better protect missing vulnerable children, after an 11-year-old Calgary boy with autism was found dead following his disappearance earlier this month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/poilievre-calls-for-reform-to-public-alert-system-following-disappearance-death-of-calgary-boy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 03:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/poilievre-calls-for-reform-to-public-alert-system-following-disappearance-death-of-calgary-boy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heritage Festival returns to Hawrelak Park this August long weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Heritage Festival expects around 300,000 people will embrace the tastes, smells, sights and sounds of more than 60 countries and cultures across 65 pavilions at Hawrelak Park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/heritage-festival-returns-to-hawrelak-park-this-august-long-weekend/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/heritage-festival-returns-to-hawrelak-park-this-august-long-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wetaskiwin Mayor Joe Branco files lawsuit against city]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wetaskiwin Mayor Joe Branco has filed a lawsuit against the Alberta city he was elected last fall to represent, in the hopes restrictions on him placed in January will be lifted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/wetaskiwin-mayor-joe-branco-files-lawsuit-against-city/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 02:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/wetaskiwin-mayor-joe-branco-files-lawsuit-against-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat warnings issued for cities of Calgary, Medicine Hat]]></title><description><![CDATA[With temperatures expected to increase into the low to mid 30s in both Calgary and Medicine Hat over the next few days, both cities have been placed under 'yellow' heat warnings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/heat-warnings-issued-for-cities-of-calgary-medicine-hat/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/heat-warnings-issued-for-cities-of-calgary-medicine-hat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat, air quality warnings issued for areas of central and southern Alberta]]></title><description><![CDATA[With temperatures expected to increase into the low to mid 30s in both Calgary and Medicine Hat over the next few days, both cities have been placed under 'yellow' heat warnings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/heat-air-quality-warnings-issued-for-areas-of-central-and-southern-alberta/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/heat-air-quality-warnings-issued-for-areas-of-central-and-southern-alberta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TC Energy increases demand outlook for natural gas amid data centre boom]]></title><description><![CDATA[In Canada, data centre industry growth has been centred on Alberta, which has been actively courting big tech titans to set up shop in the province.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/tc-energy-increases-demand-outlook-for-natural-gas-amid-data-centre-boom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/tc-energy-increases-demand-outlook-for-natural-gas-amid-data-centre-boom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Corb Lund seeks judicial review after Elections Alberta rejects Water Not Coal petition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Corb Lund, the musician spearheading a campaign to ban all new coal mining in the Eastern Slopes of the Rocky Mountains, has launched a court challenge of Elections Alberta&rsquo;s recent petition rejection.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/corb-lund-seeks-judicial-review-after-elections-alberta-rejects-water-not-coal-petition/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/corb-lund-seeks-judicial-review-after-elections-alberta-rejects-water-not-coal-petition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man sentenced to life in prison for 1996 murder of Cree woman after DNA breakthrough]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man convicted of first-degree murder, for the 1996 killing of a Cree woman, has been sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole for 25 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/man-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-for-1996-murder-of-cree-woman-after-dna-breakthrough/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 23:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/man-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-for-1996-murder-of-cree-woman-after-dna-breakthrough/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sawmill closures ‘gut-wrenching’ amid lumber industry headwinds: Canfor CEO]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Fox Creek, Alta. sawmill is closing because there's not enough fibre in the region to sustain it long-term, coupled with U.S. tariffs and weak markets, the company said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/sawmill-closures-gut-wrenching-amid-lumber-industry-headwinds-canfor-ceo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 22:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/sawmill-closures-gut-wrenching-amid-lumber-industry-headwinds-canfor-ceo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Measles goes quiet in Alberta but risk not over, experts warn]]></title><description><![CDATA[A weeks-long lull in Alberta&rsquo;s measles activity has health experts cautiously optimistic. No new measles cases have been reported since a single case during the first week of June.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/measles-goes-quiet-in-alberta-but-risk-not-over-experts-warn/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 22:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/measles-goes-quiet-in-alberta-but-risk-not-over-experts-warn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Makeshift memorial started in Calgary for 11-year-old Parker]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parker, who had autism and was non-verbal, wandered away from a daycare home two weeks ago. His body was found in a pipe connected to a culvert in north Calgary.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/makeshift-memorial-started-in-calgary-for-11-year-old-parker/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/makeshift-memorial-started-in-calgary-for-11-year-old-parker/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judicial review request challenges denial of Corb Lund’s ‘Water Not Coal’ petition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Corb Lund says more than 200,000 Albertans signed the Water Not Coal petition in good faith and they deserve a fair and reasonable process.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/judicial-review-request-challenges-denial-of-corb-lunds-water-not-coal-petition/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/judicial-review-request-challenges-denial-of-corb-lunds-water-not-coal-petition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Summer storm clean-up could cost Edmonton up to $30M, city manager says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Damage from this summer&rsquo;s storms could cost Edmonton between $20&ndash;$30 million, notwithstanding the most recent storm damage from Saturday and Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/summer-storm-clean-up-could-cost-edmonton-up-to-30m-city-manager-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 21:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/summer-storm-clean-up-could-cost-edmonton-up-to-30m-city-manager-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hundreds of weapons seized during Lethbridge drug trafficking investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dozens of guns, knives, swords, brass knuckles and even a set of Freddy Krueger-like claws are among the items seized during an investigation into drug trafficking in Lethbridge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/hundreds-of-weapons-seized-during-lethbridge-drug-trafficking-investigation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 21:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/hundreds-of-weapons-seized-during-lethbridge-drug-trafficking-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary police homicide unit investigating after man killed in stabbing overnight]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Calgary police homicide unit is investigating a fatal stabbing in the southwest community of Rosscarrock that happened just before 11 p.m. on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/calgary-police-homicide-unit-investigating-after-man-killed-in-stabbing-overnight/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 20:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/calgary-police-homicide-unit-investigating-after-man-killed-in-stabbing-overnight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loblaw boosts profit on generic GLP-1 drug sales, bargain hunting shoppers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's largest grocer is focusing on a new, profitable business: generic GLP-1 drugs. Loblaw says sales are up 40 per cent year-to-date.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/loblaw-boosts-profit-on-generic-glp-1-drug-sales-bargain-hunting-shoppers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 19:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/loblaw-boosts-profit-on-generic-glp-1-drug-sales-bargain-hunting-shoppers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Investigation underway into early morning police shooting in Calgary]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team is investigating a police shooting in the southwest Calgary community of Bridlewood early Thursday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/investigation-underway-into-early-morning-police-shooting-in-calgary/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/investigation-underway-into-early-morning-police-shooting-in-calgary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ethics watchdog's exoneration of Trudeau on We Charity file can be legally reviewed, top court says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Supreme Court of Canada has overturned part of the Conflict of Interest Act ruling that decisions made by the commissioner on the conduct of public office holders can be reviewed by a court on questions of fact and law.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/ethics-watchdogs-exoneration-of-trudeau-on-we-charity-file-can-be-legally-reviewed-top-court-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/ethics-watchdogs-exoneration-of-trudeau-on-we-charity-file-can-be-legally-reviewed-top-court-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leaked health care report shows Lloydminster services 'struggling to keep up': Sask. NDP]]></title><description><![CDATA[The report found Lloydminster&rsquo;s hospital is &ldquo;no longer adequate for the population it serves,&rdquo; primary care services are &ldquo;critically understaffed,&rdquo; and mental health and substance use supports in the community are &ldquo;notably lacking.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/leaked-health-care-report-shows-lloydminster-services-struggling-to-keep-up-sask-ndp/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/leaked-health-care-report-shows-lloydminster-services-struggling-to-keep-up-sask-ndp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Highway near Canmore, Kananaskis targeting mid-August reopening after rockfall]]></title><description><![CDATA[A popular stretch of highway that lets people access Kananaskis Country through Canmore, Alta., could be open by the middle of August after a rockfall has left it closed for two months.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/highway-near-canmore-kananaskis-targeting-mid-august-reopening-after-rockfall/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/highway-near-canmore-kananaskis-targeting-mid-august-reopening-after-rockfall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Working past 65 in Alberta? Your health benefits could soon cost your employer more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Starting this fall, Alberta employers will have to cover the cost of health insurance for employees over the age of 65.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/working-past-65-in-alberta-your-health-benefits-could-soon-cost-your-employer-more/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/working-past-65-in-alberta-your-health-benefits-could-soon-cost-your-employer-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WestJet flight attendants' union serves 72-hour strike notice]]></title><description><![CDATA[The union representing 4,400 flight attendants at WestJet says it has issued a 72-hour strike notice, paving the runway for a possible strike during a busy summer travel season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/westjet-flight-attendants-union-serves-72-hour-strike-notice/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 08:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/westjet-flight-attendants-union-serves-72-hour-strike-notice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton crime severity drops to five-year low, EPS data shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say a crime-reduction strategy launched earlier this year is showing promising results. As of June, Edmonton's crime and violent crime rates for the year have both declined.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-crime-severity-drops-to-five-year-low-eps-data-shows/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 05:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-crime-severity-drops-to-five-year-low-eps-data-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Summer of storms keeps Edmonton-area festival organizers on their toes]]></title><description><![CDATA[While Big Valley Jamboree is still waiting to see how the weather turns out, other festivals in the Edmonton region have already experienced Mother Nature's wrath firsthand.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/summer-of-storms-keeps-edmonton-area-festival-organizers-on-their-toes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 04:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/summer-of-storms-keeps-edmonton-area-festival-organizers-on-their-toes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton’s overall crime rate up in 2025, but violent offences decrease]]></title><description><![CDATA[Property crimes in Edmonton increased significantly in 2025, driven by shoplifting, mischief and theft from vehicles, while offences like auto theft and extortion dropped.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmontons-overall-crime-rate-up-in-2025-but-violent-offences-decrease/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 03:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmontons-overall-crime-rate-up-in-2025-but-violent-offences-decrease/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunderstorm cleanup expected to cost City of Edmonton $20-$30 million]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edmonton city manager Eddie Robar says this is the first time in his current role he's seen the effects of summer storms cost more than in the winter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/thunderstorm-cleanup-expected-to-cost-city-of-edmonton-20-30-million/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 02:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/thunderstorm-cleanup-expected-to-cost-city-of-edmonton-20-30-million/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Albertans on disability payments receive wrong amounts for August]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many recipients have reported getting hundreds of dollars less than they normally do, with some reporting that they didn&rsquo;t get any money at all. The province is blaming a technical issue related to the rollout of the new payment processing software.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/albertans-on-disability-payments-receive-wrong-amounts-for-august/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 02:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/albertans-on-disability-payments-receive-wrong-amounts-for-august/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young woman slips and dies while hiking in Kananaskis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canmore RCMP said four people were completing a loop hike in Kananaskis, when a woman in her 20s lost her footing and fell to her death.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/young-woman-slips-and-dies-while-hiking-in-kananaskis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 02:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/young-woman-slips-and-dies-while-hiking-in-kananaskis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet the new dogs sniffing out invasive mussels at Alberta inspection sites]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta's Conservation Canine Unit has two new members. The dogs are part of a larger team working to keep invasive mussels out of Alberta. As CBC's Chelsey Mutter explains, the province says some invasive mussel species have been spreading through parts of Canada since they were first discovered in the '80s.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/meet-the-new-dogs-sniffing-out-invasive-mussels-at-alberta-inspection-sites/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 02:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/meet-the-new-dogs-sniffing-out-invasive-mussels-at-alberta-inspection-sites/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CO poisoning isn't just a winter hazard. And a portable AC unit can increase the risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[SaskEnergy is urging the public to understand how their portable, wall-mounted and window-mounted air conditioning units work to help prevent the buildup of carbon monoxide from fuel-burning appliances.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/co-poisoning-isnt-just-a-winter-hazard-and-a-portable-ac-unit-can-increase-the-risk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 02:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/co-poisoning-isnt-just-a-winter-hazard-and-a-portable-ac-unit-can-increase-the-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CBSA seizes 380 kg of methamphetamine, cocaine from commercial truck at Alberta border]]></title><description><![CDATA[The seizure was made July 2 after border officers inspected a truck that had entered Canada from California and was headed to Vilna, Alta., CBSA said in a news release.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/cbsa-seizes-380-kg-of-methamphetamine-cocaine-from-commercial-truck-at-alberta-border/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 23:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/cbsa-seizes-380-kg-of-methamphetamine-cocaine-from-commercial-truck-at-alberta-border/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary coming for Slurpee Capital of the World title held by Winnipeg for 2 decades]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crime and corporate restructuring has Winnipeg feeling iced-out as 7-Eleven's Slurpee Capital of the World and now Calgary is coming for the title]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/calgary-coming-for-slurpee-capital-of-the-world-title-held-by-winnipeg-for-2-decades/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 23:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/calgary-coming-for-slurpee-capital-of-the-world-title-held-by-winnipeg-for-2-decades/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2nd hiker in a week dies after falling from Banff National Park mountain]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman in her twenties is dead after falling from a mountain near Marvel Peak, according to police.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/2nd-hiker-in-a-week-dies-after-falling-from-banff-national-park-mountain/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 23:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/2nd-hiker-in-a-week-dies-after-falling-from-banff-national-park-mountain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary police to provide update on missing 11-year-old boy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Calgary police announced Wednesday afternoon that they were resuming a ground search for a missing 11-year-old boy in an area near the Beaver Dam Business Park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/calgary-police-to-provide-update-on-missing-11-year-old-boy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 23:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/calgary-police-to-provide-update-on-missing-11-year-old-boy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary police resume ground search for missing 11-year-old boy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Calgary police announced Wednesday afternoon that they were resuming a ground search for a missing 11-year-old boy in an area near the Beaver Dam Business Park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/calgary-police-resume-ground-search-for-missing-11-year-old-boy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 23:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/calgary-police-resume-ground-search-for-missing-11-year-old-boy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Body of child, believed to be missing 11-year-old Parker, found in north Calgary: police]]></title><description><![CDATA[Calgary police announced Wednesday they had resumed a ground search for a missing 11-year-old boy in an area near the Beaver Dam Business Park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/body-of-child-believed-to-be-missing-11-year-old-parker-found-in-north-calgary-police/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 23:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/body-of-child-believed-to-be-missing-11-year-old-parker-found-in-north-calgary-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Water ahead: Experts say don't drive through flooded streets]]></title><description><![CDATA[With flooded roadways in Edmonton becoming a more frequent occurrence on residential streets and cross-city freeways this summer, experts are warning motorists that driving through high water can be both dangerous and disastrous to your vehicle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/water-ahead-experts-say-dont-drive-through-flooded-streets/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/water-ahead-experts-say-dont-drive-through-flooded-streets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit investigation underway in High River]]></title><description><![CDATA[Members of the Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit are on scene at a home just north of High River conducting an investigation, but so far have released few details.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-rcmp-major-crimes-unit-investigation-underway-in-high-river/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 22:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-rcmp-major-crimes-unit-investigation-underway-in-high-river/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deal to fund water, wastewater infrastructure for housing signed by Alberta and Ottawa]]></title><description><![CDATA[The agreement, announced by the prime minister and premier in Red Deer, allows Alberta municipalities to access more than $510 million in federal funding over eight years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/deal-to-fund-water-wastewater-infrastructure-for-housing-signed-by-alberta-and-ottawa/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 22:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/deal-to-fund-water-wastewater-infrastructure-for-housing-signed-by-alberta-and-ottawa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carney says he doesn't 'see the value' in using energy as leverage in U.S. trade talks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Mark Carney says that he doesn't "see the value" in using Canadian energy exports as a bargaining chip as U.S. President Donald Trump is threatening further tariffs on Canadian goods.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/carney-says-he-doesnt-see-the-value-in-using-energy-as-leverage-in-us-trade-talks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 22:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/carney-says-he-doesnt-see-the-value-in-using-energy-as-leverage-in-us-trade-talks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Investigators find body believed to be missing Calgary boy, Parker]]></title><description><![CDATA[Searchers have found what they believe to be the remains of Parker, the 11-year-old Calgary boy who has been missing for just under two weeks, police revealed on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/investigators-find-body-believed-to-be-missing-calgary-boy-parker/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/investigators-find-body-believed-to-be-missing-calgary-boy-parker/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New mussel detection dogs join Alberta’s fight against invasive species]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two more trained detection dogs, named Jane and Winnie, are joining Hilo, to sniff out invasive mussel species before they can enter Alberta's waterways.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/new-mussel-detection-dogs-join-albertas-fight-against-invasive-species/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/new-mussel-detection-dogs-join-albertas-fight-against-invasive-species/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carney won’t say if Canadian energy sector will be a trade bargaining chip]]></title><description><![CDATA['We're engaged in those negotiations to find a mutually beneficial solution. We're only going to accept a solution that works for Canadians,' Mark Carney said Wednesday in Alberta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/carney-wont-say-if-canadian-energy-sector-will-be-a-trade-bargaining-chip/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/carney-wont-say-if-canadian-energy-sector-will-be-a-trade-bargaining-chip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cenovus set to surpass million-barrel per day production as it digests MEG purchase]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cenovus Energy said most of the production bump has been from its largest asset, the steam-driven Christina Lake project near Colklin, located south of Fort McMurray.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/cenovus-set-to-surpass-million-barrel-per-day-production-as-it-digests-meg-purchase/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/cenovus-set-to-surpass-million-barrel-per-day-production-as-it-digests-meg-purchase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elks look to sweep home-and-home series with defending champion Riders]]></title><description><![CDATA[The game is important because a win would allow the Elks to clinch the season series and the tiebreaker should the teams finish the year tied.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/elks-look-to-sweep-home-and-home-series-with-defending-champion-riders/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/elks-look-to-sweep-home-and-home-series-with-defending-champion-riders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elks host Riders to complete home-and-home series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cody Fajardo and the Edmonton Elks have a tough act to follow Saturday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/elks-host-riders-to-complete-home-and-home-series/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/elks-host-riders-to-complete-home-and-home-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton kids experiencing ‘skeeter syndrome’ this wet, hot summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Skeeter syndrome is more common in children and appears worse in the beginning of the season, according to an emergency room physician at the Stollery Children's Hospital.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-kids-experiencing-skeeter-syndrome-this-wet-hot-summer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-kids-experiencing-skeeter-syndrome-this-wet-hot-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Alberta-Canada infrastructure agreement aims to accelerate housing development]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal and Alberta governments have signed an agreement to allow municipalities across the province to access hundreds of millions of dollars to invest in water and infrastructure and spur new housing developments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/new-alberta-canada-infrastructure-agreement-aims-to-accelerate-housing-development/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/new-alberta-canada-infrastructure-agreement-aims-to-accelerate-housing-development/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Tug of war’ over alleged privileged records in Mentzelopoulos case argued in court]]></title><description><![CDATA[What has been a months-long back-and-forth over a series of documents central to a lawsuit launched by the former CEO of Alberta Health Services was back in court in Edmonton on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/tug-of-war-over-alleged-privileged-records-in-mentzelopoulos-case-argued-in-court/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/tug-of-war-over-alleged-privileged-records-in-mentzelopoulos-case-argued-in-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil prices jump again following renewed fighting in the Middle East]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oil prices were on the rise again Wednesday on news a brief ceasefire in fighting between the United States and Iran was shattered by renewed missile attacks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/oil-prices-jump-again-following-renewed-fighting-in-the-middle-east/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/oil-prices-jump-again-following-renewed-fighting-in-the-middle-east/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carney, Smith hold news conference in Red Deer, Alta.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith make a homebuilding announcement and take questions from journalists in Red Deer, Alta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/carney-smith-hold-news-conference-in-red-deer-alta/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/carney-smith-hold-news-conference-in-red-deer-alta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[4 out of 5 American toddler foods are ultra-processed, research says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly half of the items analyzed also failed to meet at least one nutritional benchmark for children set by the World Health Organization and the Promotion Profile Model.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/4-out-of-5-american-toddler-foods-are-ultra-processed-research-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/4-out-of-5-american-toddler-foods-are-ultra-processed-research-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto man faces 68 charges in multi-country child exploitation case]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Toronto man faces multiple charges after police say victims were identified in several provinces including Alberta, Ontario, Quebec and several countries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/toronto-man-faces-68-charges-in-multi-country-child-exploitation-case/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/toronto-man-faces-68-charges-in-multi-country-child-exploitation-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lewis Farms recreation centre inching closer to completion for fall 2028]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of Edmonton provided a media tour on Tuesday on the progress made in constructing the long-awaited Lewis Farms Facility and Park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/lewis-farms-recreation-centre-inching-closer-to-completion-for-fall-2028/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/lewis-farms-recreation-centre-inching-closer-to-completion-for-fall-2028/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘A bit of a dog’s breakfast’: Red Deer mayor wants province-wide rules for e-scooters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Private e-scooters are not regulated and cannot be operated on roads or sidewalks in the province. Mayor Cindy Jeffries says she is proposing a motion calling for provincial action during the Alberta Municipalities Convention in the fall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/a-bit-of-a-dogs-breakfast-red-deer-mayor-wants-province-wide-rules-for-e-scooters/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/a-bit-of-a-dogs-breakfast-red-deer-mayor-wants-province-wide-rules-for-e-scooters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Where I needed to be’: For these pro-unity volunteers, handing out signs is a way to lift their spirits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three months out from a referendum, Forever Canadian is one of the most visible groups promoting Canadian unity within Alberta. They say they now have 18,000 volunteers and can often be spotted handing out lawn signs across from farmers' markets and other busy boulevard locations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/where-i-needed-to-be-for-these-pro-unity-volunteers-handing-out-signs-is-a-way-to-lift-their-spirits/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/where-i-needed-to-be-for-these-pro-unity-volunteers-handing-out-signs-is-a-way-to-lift-their-spirits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet Alberta's own friendly neighbourhood Spider-Man]]></title><description><![CDATA[As superhero origin stories go, Josh Carter has a pretty good one. It started during the COVID-19 pandemic, with an idea to bring some joy to the community. &ldquo;I put on the suit, walked around, did flips and people loved it.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/meet-albertas-own-friendly-neighbourhood-spider-man/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/meet-albertas-own-friendly-neighbourhood-spider-man/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City of Edmonton taps Calgary forestry crews to help clear tree debris from back-to-back storms]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of Edmonton is calling for backup from Calgary to help with the fallout of back-to-back severe storms that have left the city&rsquo;s urban tree canopy severely battered. The city says that, as part of a mutual aid agreement, certified forestry crews from the City of Calgary will begin arriving Wednesday to clear fallen limbs and help respond to whole-tree blowdowns.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/city-of-edmonton-taps-calgary-forestry-crews-to-help-clear-tree-debris-from-back-to-back-storms/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/city-of-edmonton-taps-calgary-forestry-crews-to-help-clear-tree-debris-from-back-to-back-storms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lewis Farms Recreation Centre nearing completion in west Edmonton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Once it's finished, the Lewis Farms Recreation Centre just off Winterburn Road&nbsp; and 92 Avenue is expected to have several different recreational spaces.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/lewis-farms-recreation-centre-nearing-completion-in-west-edmonton/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 02:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/lewis-farms-recreation-centre-nearing-completion-in-west-edmonton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Severe thunderstorms and tornadoes possible across Alberta, in Edmonton region Tuesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are several overlapping advisories for both severe thunderstorms and possible tornadoes, with storms expected to materialize in the late afternoon across central Alberta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/severe-thunderstorms-and-tornadoes-possible-across-alberta-in-edmonton-region-tuesday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/severe-thunderstorms-and-tornadoes-possible-across-alberta-in-edmonton-region-tuesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2nd-degree murder trial of Alberta day home operator adjourned until November]]></title><description><![CDATA[A second-degree murder trial for a High Prairie, Alta., day home operator has been adjourned until November while the Crown tenders medical evidence. Kyra Renee Backs is on trial in the Peace River Court of King's Bench in connection with the Oct. 6, 2022, death of a seven-month-old baby.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/2nd-degree-murder-trial-of-alberta-day-home-operator-adjourned-until-november/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/2nd-degree-murder-trial-of-alberta-day-home-operator-adjourned-until-november/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 is the wettest summer on record in Edmonton  — with more storms expected]]></title><description><![CDATA[Since the beginning of 2026, the Edmonton region has recorded 655.7 mm of precipitation&nbsp; &mdash; both heavy snowfalls in the winter and rain now &mdash; and the year is far from over.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/2026-is-the-wettest-summer-on-record-in-edmonton-with-more-storms-expected/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/2026-is-the-wettest-summer-on-record-in-edmonton-with-more-storms-expected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman charged with 2nd-degree murder following fatal stabbing in west Edmonton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police in Edmonton have charged a 33-year-old woman following the stabbing death of another woman in the city&rsquo;s west end Hamptons neighbourhood.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/woman-charged-with-2nd-degree-murder-following-fatal-stabbing-in-west-edmonton/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/woman-charged-with-2nd-degree-murder-following-fatal-stabbing-in-west-edmonton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tornado watch for parts of northern, central Alberta cancelled]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Environment Canada tornado watch issued for some parts of Alberta west and north of Edmonton Tuesday afternoon, has been cancelled.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/tornado-watch-for-parts-of-northern-central-alberta-cancelled/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/tornado-watch-for-parts-of-northern-central-alberta-cancelled/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tornado risk for parts of northern, central Alberta; severe storm forecast for Edmonton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Albertans located west and north of Edmonton are being warned about the possibility of a tornado Tuesday afternoon; city residents advised to be ready for a severe thunderstorm.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/tornado-risk-for-parts-of-northern-central-alberta-severe-storm-forecast-for-edmonton/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/tornado-risk-for-parts-of-northern-central-alberta-severe-storm-forecast-for-edmonton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Councillors in Rocky View County, bordering Calgary vote to pause data centres]]></title><description><![CDATA[Councillors in Rocky View County have voted to put a moratorium on the building of any new data centres until the county establishes regulations for such developments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/councillors-in-rocky-view-county-bordering-calgary-vote-to-pause-data-centres/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/councillors-in-rocky-view-county-bordering-calgary-vote-to-pause-data-centres/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Black bears can once again be hunted with dogs in Alberta this year]]></title><description><![CDATA[The practice has been brought back this year as part of Alberta's wildlife management strategy, namely to help protect recovering caribou populations from predators.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/black-bears-can-once-again-be-hunted-with-dogs-in-alberta-this-year/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/black-bears-can-once-again-be-hunted-with-dogs-in-alberta-this-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton's Muttart Conservatory, Elk Island National Park among attractions closed due to flooding]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of Edmonton says crews are working to clean up debris and clear water after the city was hit with more than a year's worth of rain in two months. In the meantime, several recreation facilities, parks and pools are out of commission.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmontons-muttart-conservatory-elk-island-national-park-among-attractions-closed-due-to-flooding/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmontons-muttart-conservatory-elk-island-national-park-among-attractions-closed-due-to-flooding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton's Muttart Conservatory, Elk Island National Park among attractions affected by flooding]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of Edmonton says crews are working to clean up debris and clear water after the city was hit with more than a year's worth of rain in two months. In the meantime, several recreation facilities, parks and pools are out of commission.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmontons-muttart-conservatory-elk-island-national-park-among-attractions-affected-by-flooding/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmontons-muttart-conservatory-elk-island-national-park-among-attractions-affected-by-flooding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian government removes cap on online passport renewals]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government is lifting a limit on how many Canadians can apply online to renew their passports, Immigration Minister Lena Diab announced on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canadian-government-removes-cap-on-online-passport-renewals/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canadian-government-removes-cap-on-online-passport-renewals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All eligible Canadians can now renew their passports online]]></title><description><![CDATA[All eligible Canadian adults can now apply online to renew their passports, Immigration Minister Lena Diab announced on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/all-eligible-canadians-can-now-renew-their-passports-online/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/all-eligible-canadians-can-now-renew-their-passports-online/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All eligible Canadian adults can now renew their passports online]]></title><description><![CDATA[All eligible Canadians over the age of 16 can now apply online to renew their passports, Immigration Minister Lena Diab announced on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/all-eligible-canadian-adults-can-now-renew-their-passports-online/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/all-eligible-canadian-adults-can-now-renew-their-passports-online/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fajardo, McAllister and Theis all earn CFL honours]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edmonton Elks quarterback Cody Fajardo, Calgary Stampeders returner Tyreik McAllister and running back Travis Theis of the Montreal Alouettes were named the CFL's players of the week Tuesday,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/fajardo-mcallister-and-theis-all-earn-cfl-honours/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/fajardo-mcallister-and-theis-all-earn-cfl-honours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Evenson, Ivy round out Hall of Fame’s 2026 class]]></title><description><![CDATA[Running back Jim Evenson and head coach Frank (Pop) Ivy will round out the Canadian Football Hall of Fame's 2026 class.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/evenson-ivy-round-out-hall-of-fames-2026-class/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/evenson-ivy-round-out-hall-of-fames-2026-class/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary’s Cowboys Dance Hall closing its doors after 30 years in business]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a statement on social media on Monday, the popular nightclub said it is 'turning the page &mdash; and riding into a new exciting chapter.']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/calgarys-cowboys-dance-hall-closing-its-doors-after-30-years-in-business/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/calgarys-cowboys-dance-hall-closing-its-doors-after-30-years-in-business/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some psychiatric patients wait days in the ER for a hospital admission. Why?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Disparity in wait time&nbsp;has been the case for decades, experts say, and it&rsquo;s only getting worse as demand outpaces funding across the spectrum of mental health care.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/some-psychiatric-patients-wait-days-in-the-er-for-a-hospital-admission-why/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/some-psychiatric-patients-wait-days-in-the-er-for-a-hospital-admission-why/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta’s renewable energy industry still recovering from 2023 decline, experts say]]></title><description><![CDATA[New pipeline and data centre projects are making headway in Alberta but the renewable energy industry in the province is still facing headwinds, experts say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/albertas-renewable-energy-industry-still-recovering-from-2023-decline-experts-say/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/albertas-renewable-energy-industry-still-recovering-from-2023-decline-experts-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadians returning from ISIS ‘highly likely’ to pose threat, intelligence report says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The report by Canada's threat assessment agency highlights the risks posed by veterans of the terror group.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canadians-returning-from-isis-highly-likely-to-pose-threat-intelligence-report-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canadians-returning-from-isis-highly-likely-to-pose-threat-intelligence-report-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The great mystery of the Pathways carbon capture project: Who's going to pay for it?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four years after the oilsands' Pathways carbon capture project was first announced, the initiative has become increasingly nebulous in both environmental impact and who is even paying for it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/the-great-mystery-of-the-pathways-carbon-capture-project-whos-going-to-pay-for-it/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/the-great-mystery-of-the-pathways-carbon-capture-project-whos-going-to-pay-for-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[75 of these whales remain. A new West Coast pipeline would be 'devastating' for them, experts say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Multiple environmental groups are concerned the Alberta government's proposed oil pipeline route poses a risk to southern resident killer whales. They are protected under the Species At Risk Act, but the Carney government is considering changes that would give cabinet power to exempt certain projects from the "jeopardy test" for species at risk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/75-of-these-whales-remain-a-new-west-coast-pipeline-would-be-devastating-for-them-experts-say/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/75-of-these-whales-remain-a-new-west-coast-pipeline-would-be-devastating-for-them-experts-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Albertans can pay for MRIs and other tests without a doctor's referral, as of Friday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new system, which has already sparked concern among doctors and some health care advocacy groups, has been in the works for months. It allows Albertans to self-refer and pay for MRIs, CT scans, ultrasounds and X-rays.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/albertans-can-pay-for-mris-and-other-tests-without-a-doctors-referral-as-of-friday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 01:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/albertans-can-pay-for-mris-and-other-tests-without-a-doctors-referral-as-of-friday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waterflow to Chestermere Lake temporarily shut off following upstream oil spill]]></title><description><![CDATA[Water levels in Chestermere Lake, just east of Calgary, were expected to return to normal on Monday after the flow into the lake was paused on Friday due to an oil spill.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/waterflow-to-chestermere-lake-temporarily-shut-off-following-upstream-oil-spill/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 01:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/waterflow-to-chestermere-lake-temporarily-shut-off-following-upstream-oil-spill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary man dies falling from Mount Temple in Banff National Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 65-year-old Calgary man died at Mount Temple in Banff National Park after slipping and falling, according to Parks Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/calgary-man-dies-falling-from-mount-temple-in-banff-national-park/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 01:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/calgary-man-dies-falling-from-mount-temple-in-banff-national-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary hiker dies falling from Mount Temple in Banff National Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 65-year-old Calgary man died at Mount Temple in Banff National Park after slipping and falling, according to Parks Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/calgary-hiker-dies-falling-from-mount-temple-in-banff-national-park/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 01:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/calgary-hiker-dies-falling-from-mount-temple-in-banff-national-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monday thunderstorm floods roads, halts traffic and transit across Edmonton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three waves of heavy rainfall doused the Edmonton region in quick succession Monday afternoon, flooding roads, downing trees and halting traffic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/monday-thunderstorm-floods-roads-halts-traffic-and-transit-across-edmonton/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 01:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/monday-thunderstorm-floods-roads-halts-traffic-and-transit-across-edmonton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton mops up — again — in what is officially the rainiest summer on record]]></title><description><![CDATA[The storm, which closed roads, flooded neighbourhoods, shut down outdoor events and downed trees, came with winds reaching a maximum of 94 km/h.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-mops-up-again-in-what-is-officially-the-rainiest-summer-on-record/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 23:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-mops-up-again-in-what-is-officially-the-rainiest-summer-on-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary police scaling back physical search for missing 11-year-old boy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Calgary police have announced they are 'refocusing' its efforts to find a missing 11-year-old Calgary boy by scaling back 'physical search' efforts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/calgary-police-scaling-back-physical-search-for-missing-11-year-old-boy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 23:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/calgary-police-scaling-back-physical-search-for-missing-11-year-old-boy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Veteran CFL receiver Mack has Randy Moss moment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Austin Mack had a Randy Moss moment Thursday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/veteran-cfl-receiver-mack-has-randy-moss-moment/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 22:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/veteran-cfl-receiver-mack-has-randy-moss-moment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta out-of-pocket payments for private medical testing beginning this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Patients will pay for the tests when they receive them and potentially be reimbursed if the results lead to a cancer diagnosis, the Alberta government said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-out-of-pocket-payments-for-private-medical-testing-beginning-this-week/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 21:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-out-of-pocket-payments-for-private-medical-testing-beginning-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cold Lake café closes after losing customers over separatist event: ‘Nail in the coffin’]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Alberta caf&eacute;, whose owner said the business was already struggling due to inflation, has shuttered after hosting separatists and then losing customers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/cold-lake-caf-closes-after-losing-customers-over-separatist-event-nail-in-the-coffin/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 21:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/cold-lake-caf-closes-after-losing-customers-over-separatist-event-nail-in-the-coffin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TD report predicts 'meaningful' GDP boost from West Coast pipeline]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new oil pipeline to the West Coast would lift Canada and Alberta's gross domestic product, but perhaps not to the degree the provincial and federal governments are forecasting, says a new report from TD Economics.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/td-report-predicts-meaningful-gdp-boost-from-west-coast-pipeline-2/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/td-report-predicts-meaningful-gdp-boost-from-west-coast-pipeline-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TD report predicts ‘meaningful’ GDP boost from West Coast pipeline]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new report from TD Economics predicts a new pipeline to the west coast would boost Alberta's GDP by 2 per cent and Canada's by .3 per cent. That's less than government forecasts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/td-report-predicts-meaningful-gdp-boost-from-west-coast-pipeline/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/td-report-predicts-meaningful-gdp-boost-from-west-coast-pipeline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federal, Alberta governments invest $52 million in Calgary Olympic Oval upgrade]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is known as "the fastest ice in the world" for speedskating.Now Calgary's aging Olympic Speedskating Oval is getting $52 million worth of upgrades.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/federal-alberta-governments-invest-52-million-in-calgary-olympic-oval-upgrade/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 18:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/federal-alberta-governments-invest-52-million-in-calgary-olympic-oval-upgrade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Too small for its own police, an Alberta town eyes new provincial force]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rocky Mountain House is among small towns across the province considering making the switch from RCMP policing to the new Alberta Sheriffs Police Service. The new force offers a potential solution to lower costs and a desire to have town-focused policing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/too-small-for-its-own-police-an-alberta-town-eyes-new-provincial-force/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/too-small-for-its-own-police-an-alberta-town-eyes-new-provincial-force/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some Edmontonians raise concerns as city looks to naturalize greenspaces]]></title><description><![CDATA[Members of a southside Edmonton coalition worry safety and property values will decrease with greenspace naturalization, but the municipal government says this may not be the case.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/some-edmontonians-raise-concerns-as-city-looks-to-naturalize-greenspaces/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/some-edmontonians-raise-concerns-as-city-looks-to-naturalize-greenspaces/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jade across the Rockies: New research on stone celt artifacts helps map Indigenous trade routes]]></title><description><![CDATA[New research analyzing jade artifacts, unearthed east of the Rocky Mountains, sheds light on vast Indigenous trade networks that once cut across pre-colonial Western Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/jade-across-the-rockies-new-research-on-stone-celt-artifacts-helps-map-indigenous-trade-routes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/jade-across-the-rockies-new-research-on-stone-celt-artifacts-helps-map-indigenous-trade-routes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From broken bones to skull fractures, Alberta ERs see the downside of trampoline fun]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trampoline injuries have resulted in more than 12,000 emergency room and urgent care centre visits in Alberta since 2021.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/from-broken-bones-to-skull-fractures-alberta-ers-see-the-downside-of-trampoline-fun/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/from-broken-bones-to-skull-fractures-alberta-ers-see-the-downside-of-trampoline-fun/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[That condo storage locker you were sold? It might be illegal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Do storage lockers built directly into condo parking garages violate Ontario's fire code? Toronto Fire says yes. But a fire consultant describe a standards 'grey area' that's been going on for decades.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/that-condo-storage-locker-you-were-sold-it-might-be-illegal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/that-condo-storage-locker-you-were-sold-it-might-be-illegal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 in 10 emergency physicians leaving Canadian ERs, national survey suggests]]></title><description><![CDATA[One out of every 10 emergency physicians in Canada have left their specialty, while the vast majority of others are reducing their hours or taking time off to manage burnout. The findings, part of a study out Monday in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, are based on a 2025 cross-country survey of hundreds of emergency medicine doctors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/1-in-10-emergency-physicians-leaving-canadian-ers-national-survey-suggests/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/1-in-10-emergency-physicians-leaving-canadian-ers-national-survey-suggests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some roads reopen in Edmonton after thunderstorm, heavy winds]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of Edmonton says some roads have reopened, but numerous others remain flooded after Saturday night's downpour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/some-roads-reopen-in-edmonton-after-thunderstorm-heavy-winds/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 17:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/some-roads-reopen-in-edmonton-after-thunderstorm-heavy-winds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Several roads reopen in Edmonton after thunderstorm, high winds]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of Edmonton says some roads have reopened, but numerous others remain flooded after Saturday night's downpour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/several-roads-reopen-in-edmonton-after-thunderstorm-high-winds/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 17:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/several-roads-reopen-in-edmonton-after-thunderstorm-high-winds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton recovering after another powerful thunderstorm Saturday night]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of Edmonton says some roads have reopened, but numerous others remain flooded after Saturday night's powerful thunderstorm.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-recovering-after-another-powerful-thunderstorm-saturday-night/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 17:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-recovering-after-another-powerful-thunderstorm-saturday-night/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton military captain to be honoured in new Heritage Minute]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new Heritage Minute honouring Capt. Jonathan Snyder and the men and women who served in Afghanistan was being film at CFB Wainwright.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-military-captain-to-be-honoured-in-new-heritage-minute/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-military-captain-to-be-honoured-in-new-heritage-minute/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Alberta municipalities use agricultural disaster declarations to advocate for farmers]]></title><description><![CDATA[When farmers are hit with drought, flooding and other weather surprises, what happens after local municipalities declare an agricultural disaster?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/how-alberta-municipalities-use-agricultural-disaster-declarations-to-advocate-for-farmers/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/how-alberta-municipalities-use-agricultural-disaster-declarations-to-advocate-for-farmers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada remains anti-nuke, but its potential path to the bomb is getting shorter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's indigenous nuclear industry, homegrown tech, use of heavy-water reactors producing plutonium and tritium, and abundant domestic supply of uranium all position this country as a prime candidate for developing a nuclear weapon. The government now faces a big decision over whether to enrich uranium for use in new small modular reactors, the one missing piece before it can produce a modern, two-stage thermonuclear device.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canada-remains-anti-nuke-but-its-potential-path-to-the-bomb-is-getting-shorter/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canada-remains-anti-nuke-but-its-potential-path-to-the-bomb-is-getting-shorter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Severe thunderstorm flooding shuts down Whitemud Drive in west Edmonton]]></title><description><![CDATA[A severe thunderstorm dumped massive amounts of rain quickly, flooding roads across Edmonton, including the Whitemud and Yellowhead, and prompted a high volume of 911 calls.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/severe-thunderstorm-flooding-shuts-down-whitemud-drive-in-west-edmonton/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 09:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/severe-thunderstorm-flooding-shuts-down-whitemud-drive-in-west-edmonton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Severe thunderstorm warning issued for part of Yellowhead County]]></title><description><![CDATA[The national weather agency issued a thunderstorm warning for part of Yellowhead County, Alta., Saturday afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/severe-thunderstorm-warning-issued-for-part-of-yellowhead-county/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 01:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/severe-thunderstorm-warning-issued-for-part-of-yellowhead-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Part of Yellowhead County under red tornado warning]]></title><description><![CDATA[The national weather agency issued a red tornado warning for part of Yellowhead County, Alta., Saturday afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/part-of-yellowhead-county-under-red-tornado-warning/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 01:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/part-of-yellowhead-county-under-red-tornado-warning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta premier says she won't retaliate Trump's latest threats with alcohol ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she does not plan to retaliate against U.S. President Donald Trump's threat of a 50 per cent tariff on Canadian goods with an alcohol ban, after the province banned American alcohol for several months last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-premier-says-she-wont-retaliate-trumps-latest-threats-with-alcohol-ban-2/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 21:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-premier-says-she-wont-retaliate-trumps-latest-threats-with-alcohol-ban-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta premier says she won’t retaliate Trump’s latest threats with alcohol ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she won't ban U.S. alcohol in response to President Donald Trump's latest tariff threat, saying she wants to "stay calm" rather than retaliate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-premier-says-she-wont-retaliate-trumps-latest-threats-with-alcohol-ban/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 21:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-premier-says-she-wont-retaliate-trumps-latest-threats-with-alcohol-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tre Ford leads Tiger-Cats into Montreal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly two months after opening the season against one another, the Montreal Alouettes and Hamilton Tiger-Cats meet again Sunday at Percival Molson Stadium with plenty having changed for both teams.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/tre-ford-leads-tiger-cats-into-montreal/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/tre-ford-leads-tiger-cats-into-montreal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary’s Nose Hill parking lot, pathway closed as search continues for Parker]]></title><description><![CDATA[Calgary police are closing part of Nose Hill Park this weekend as search crews continue looking for 11-year-old Parker, who has been missing since July 16.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/calgarys-nose-hill-parking-lot-pathway-closed-as-search-continues-for-parker/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/calgarys-nose-hill-parking-lot-pathway-closed-as-search-continues-for-parker/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Disc golfers flock to northern Alberta city as province hosts first national championship in 25 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four hundred of Canada&rsquo;s top disc golfers are competing at the Canadian National Disc Golf Championships in Grande Prairie, Alta. For the organizers behind the tournament, the event is the culmination of more than a decade of work to develop the city's disc golf courses and community.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/disc-golfers-flock-to-northern-alberta-city-as-province-hosts-first-national-championship-in-25-years/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/disc-golfers-flock-to-northern-alberta-city-as-province-hosts-first-national-championship-in-25-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tornado warnings are rising faster than actual tornadoes. Is that a good thing?]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you feel like you've been inundated with tornado warnings this year, it's not just you. Canada is not only on track for a record-setting tornado year, but warnings from Environment and Climate Change Canada are outpacing the twisters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/tornado-warnings-are-rising-faster-than-actual-tornadoes-is-that-a-good-thing/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/tornado-warnings-are-rising-faster-than-actual-tornadoes-is-that-a-good-thing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Interprovincial booze rules may be easing, but other trade barriers still remain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Though it will soon be easier for Canadians to buy alcohol from outside their home provinces, a litany of other barriers remain. Here's a look at some key issues that hinder the free flow of goods, services and labour between provinces.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/interprovincial-booze-rules-may-be-easing-but-other-trade-barriers-still-remain/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/interprovincial-booze-rules-may-be-easing-but-other-trade-barriers-still-remain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's got a grocery competition problem. Are local food hubs the answer?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Carney government's national food security strategy aims to both empower farmers and reduce consolidation by pledging a 10-year, $1-billion fund to establish as many as 40 local food hubs across the country. While experts acknowledge the proposal could help wrest control from the large grocery chains, some doubt it will lower Canadians' food bills.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canadas-got-a-grocery-competition-problem-are-local-food-hubs-the-answer/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canadas-got-a-grocery-competition-problem-are-local-food-hubs-the-answer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stampeders stomp on Blue Bombers 52-30]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tyreik McAllister put together among the rarest of performances in the CFL on Friday night, scoring three different ways to lead the Calgary Stampeders to a dominating 52-30 win over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/stampeders-stomp-on-blue-bombers-52-30/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 07:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/stampeders-stomp-on-blue-bombers-52-30/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton has 15 times more mosquitoes now than at same time last year, city scientist says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The mosquito population in Edmonton continues to flourish this summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-has-15-times-more-mosquitoes-now-than-at-same-time-last-year-city-scientist-says/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 04:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-has-15-times-more-mosquitoes-now-than-at-same-time-last-year-city-scientist-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RCMP say missing Red Deer man's remains found 2 years after river rescue attempt in B.C.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The remains of a Red Deer man have been found just over two years after he disappeared while attempting a river rescue in British Columbia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/rcmp-say-missing-red-deer-mans-remains-found-2-years-after-river-rescue-attempt-in-bc/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 02:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/rcmp-say-missing-red-deer-mans-remains-found-2-years-after-river-rescue-attempt-in-bc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RCMP say missing Red Deer man found 2 years after river rescue attempt in B.C.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The remains of a Red Deer man have been found just over two years after he disappeared while attempting a river rescue in British Columbia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/rcmp-say-missing-red-deer-man-found-2-years-after-river-rescue-attempt-in-bc/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 02:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/rcmp-say-missing-red-deer-man-found-2-years-after-river-rescue-attempt-in-bc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forever Canadian says books are clean as Danielle Smith questions 3rd-party finances]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to Alberta's Elections Finances and Contributions Disclosure Act, the Forever Canadian campaign isn't doing anything wrong.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/forever-canadian-says-books-are-clean-as-danielle-smith-questions-3rd-party-finances/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 02:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/forever-canadian-says-books-are-clean-as-danielle-smith-questions-3rd-party-finances/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What the duck? Lake Summerside’s resident waterfowl dodges rehoming attempts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Buddy the Cayuga duck has been quite at home on the shores of Lake Summerside for months now&mdash; the problem is, the south Edmonton waterbody isn't his home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/what-the-duck-lake-summersides-resident-waterfowl-dodges-rehoming-attempts/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 02:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/what-the-duck-lake-summersides-resident-waterfowl-dodges-rehoming-attempts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton organizations watch out for seniors during hot, smoky conditions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meals on Wheels, which delivers more than 300 meals each day throughout Edmonton, says the extreme weather has made regular wellness checks even more important.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-organizations-watch-out-for-seniors-during-hot-smoky-conditions/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 02:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-organizations-watch-out-for-seniors-during-hot-smoky-conditions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary police relocate command post as search for missing boy continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Calgary police announced Friday that the command post that was set up at Thorncliffe School to aid in the search for a missing 11-year-old boy, is being moved to Nose Hill Park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/calgary-police-relocate-command-post-as-search-for-missing-boy-continues/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 01:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/calgary-police-relocate-command-post-as-search-for-missing-boy-continues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I’m not leaving’: Some B.C. residents vow to defend homes from wildfires]]></title><description><![CDATA[As wildfires intensify across Canada, a transportation expert says governments need a national firefighting strategy focused on prevention instead of evacuation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/im-not-leaving-some-bc-residents-vow-to-defend-homes-from-wildfires/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 00:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/im-not-leaving-some-bc-residents-vow-to-defend-homes-from-wildfires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parks Canada charges hikers after grizzly bear run-in with off-leash dog in Banff National Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[A pair of hikers with an off-leash dog were charged after coming close to a well-known grizzly bear on a popular hiking trail in Banff National Park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/parks-canada-charges-hikers-after-grizzly-bear-run-in-with-off-leash-dog-in-banff-national-park/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 00:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/parks-canada-charges-hikers-after-grizzly-bear-run-in-with-off-leash-dog-in-banff-national-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elections Alberta verifies signatures for petition calling for independence referendum]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elections Alberta has verified the signatures for a citizen initiative petition looking to force a vote on whether the province should separate from Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/elections-alberta-verifies-signatures-for-petition-calling-for-independence-referendum/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 23:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/elections-alberta-verifies-signatures-for-petition-calling-for-independence-referendum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elections Alberta validates separatist petition that’s tied up in court]]></title><description><![CDATA[A citizen petition aiming to force a vote on Alberta leaving Canada has been verified as successful &mdash; however, it still can't proceed as it remains tied up in a court dispute.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/elections-alberta-validates-separatist-petition-thats-tied-up-in-court/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 23:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/elections-alberta-validates-separatist-petition-thats-tied-up-in-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charges laid against 2 hikers with off-leash dog followed by grizzly in Banff]]></title><description><![CDATA[The video of the encounter depicts two people &mdash;a man visible on camera and a woman recording &mdash; backing up along a trail as the grizzly follows closely in Banff National Park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/charges-laid-against-2-hikers-with-off-leash-dog-followed-by-grizzly-in-banff/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 23:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/charges-laid-against-2-hikers-with-off-leash-dog-followed-by-grizzly-in-banff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[23-year-old woman dies in what Edmonton police say they believe was case of intimate partner homicide]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Edmonton Police Service has charged a 22-year-old man with second-degree murder in relation to a homicide in the city's southeast earlier this month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/23-year-old-woman-dies-in-what-edmonton-police-say-they-believe-was-case-of-intimate-partner-homicide/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 22:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/23-year-old-woman-dies-in-what-edmonton-police-say-they-believe-was-case-of-intimate-partner-homicide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[23-year-old woman dies in intimate partner homicide, Edmonton police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Edmonton Police Service has charged a 22-year-old man with second degree murder in relation to the homicide in the city's southeast earlier this month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/23-year-old-woman-dies-in-intimate-partner-homicide-edmonton-police-say/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 22:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/23-year-old-woman-dies-in-intimate-partner-homicide-edmonton-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What’s driving WestJet strike threat? Union says ‘unpaid work’ is key issue]]></title><description><![CDATA[A strike would effectively ground Canada&rsquo;s second-largest airline in the middle of the August long weekend, a major travel period between Aug. 1 and the Aug. 3 statutory holiday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/whats-driving-westjet-strike-threat-union-says-unpaid-work-is-key-issue/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/whats-driving-westjet-strike-threat-union-says-unpaid-work-is-key-issue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump vows tariffs to come for Canada over wildfire smoke that has drifted to U.S.]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. President &zwnj;Donald &#8203;Trump on Friday &#8203;vowed to impose tariffs &#8203;on Canada in &zwnj;retaliation for smoke from wildfires that &zwnj;has drifted &#8203;into the United States.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/trump-vows-tariffs-to-come-for-canada-over-wildfire-smoke-that-has-drifted-to-us/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 21:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/trump-vows-tariffs-to-come-for-canada-over-wildfire-smoke-that-has-drifted-to-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary paddleboarder in critical condition after being pulled from Bow River]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Calgary Fire Department has issued a warning about paddleboarders using ankle leashes after a man was pulled from the Bow River in critical condition on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/calgary-paddleboarder-in-critical-condition-after-being-pulled-from-bow-river/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/calgary-paddleboarder-in-critical-condition-after-being-pulled-from-bow-river/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brice starts as Lions host Argos at B.C. Place]]></title><description><![CDATA[Backup quarterback Chase Brice will lead the B.C. Lions into Saturday's game against the Toronto Argonauts with starter Nathan Rourke injured.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/brice-starts-as-lions-host-argos-at-bc-place/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/brice-starts-as-lions-host-argos-at-bc-place/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WestJet passengers can change or cancel flights ahead of looming strike]]></title><description><![CDATA[Earlier this month, WestJet flight attendants voted 99.4 per cent in favour of a strike, meaning that 4,400 union members could legally walk off the job as early as Aug. 2.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/westjet-passengers-can-change-or-cancel-flights-ahead-of-looming-strike/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/westjet-passengers-can-change-or-cancel-flights-ahead-of-looming-strike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parks Canada works to protect threatened westslope cutthroat trout]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parks Canada is returning the threatened westslope cutthroat trout to several mountain lakes and creeks to grow its population.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/parks-canada-works-to-protect-threatened-westslope-cutthroat-trout/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/parks-canada-works-to-protect-threatened-westslope-cutthroat-trout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Defence questions baby's medical history in Alberta day home operator&rsquo;s murder trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[The mother of a seven-month-old baby who died in High Prairie, Alta., while in the care of a day home operator was cross-examined in court on Thursday and asked about the infant's medical history.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/defence-questions-babys-medical-history-in-alberta-day-home-operatorrsquos-murder-trial/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/defence-questions-babys-medical-history-in-alberta-day-home-operatorrsquos-murder-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Once seeking Senate reform, Alberta now ponders voting to be ‘rid of the darn thing’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unlike the triple-E movement of decades past, Albertans are being asked to consider a more dramatic gambit as part of October's referendum: abolishing the Red Chamber entirely. That would be no easy feat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/once-seeking-senate-reform-alberta-now-ponders-voting-to-be-rid-of-the-darn-thing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/once-seeking-senate-reform-alberta-now-ponders-voting-to-be-rid-of-the-darn-thing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Public funding for fossil fuel industry breaks another Liberal climate promise, advocates say]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Carney government's financial support for the oil and gas industry amounts to breaking a federal commitment to phase out fossil fuel subsidies, according to environmental advocates.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/public-funding-for-fossil-fuel-industry-breaks-another-liberal-climate-promise-advocates-say/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/public-funding-for-fossil-fuel-industry-breaks-another-liberal-climate-promise-advocates-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta's got a new plan for a southern pipeline to B.C.'s coast &mdash; it still won't be easy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta's proposal for a new pipeline through southern B.C. has been billed as a duplication of the 2024 Trans Mountain expansion, but a deviation to another terminal in the Fraser Valley is unearthing familiar challenges including seismic and environmental concerns and possible objections by First Nations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/albertas-got-a-new-plan-for-a-southern-pipeline-to-bcs-coast-mdash-it-still-wont-be-easy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/albertas-got-a-new-plan-for-a-southern-pipeline-to-bcs-coast-mdash-it-still-wont-be-easy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blanchard’s 57-yard field goal lifts Elks to win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vincent Blanchard kicked a 57-yard field goal on the final play of the game to lift the Edmonton Elks to an exciting 36-34 CFL victory over the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/blanchards-57-yard-field-goal-lifts-elks-to-win/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 06:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/blanchards-57-yard-field-goal-lifts-elks-to-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blanchard’s 57-yard field goal lifts Elks to 36- 34 win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vincent Blanchard kicked a 57-yard field goal on the final play of the game to lift the Edmonton Elks to an exciting 36-34 CFL victory over the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/blanchards-57-yard-field-goal-lifts-elks-to-36-34-win/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 06:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/blanchards-57-yard-field-goal-lifts-elks-to-36-34-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 Canadian Armed Forces members injured after falling into crevasse at Jasper National Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canadian Armed Forces says three of its members were injured last week after falling into a crevasse during a training exercise in Jasper National Park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/3-canadian-armed-forces-members-injured-after-falling-into-crevasse-at-jasper-national-park/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 04:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/3-canadian-armed-forces-members-injured-after-falling-into-crevasse-at-jasper-national-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cost of ‘expensive’ Alberta referendum continues to rise, Nenshi says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta's Opposition says the cost of just getting the word out on the province's looming separation referendum is setting taxpayers back at least $365,000 dollars.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/cost-of-expensive-alberta-referendum-continues-to-rise-nenshi-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 04:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/cost-of-expensive-alberta-referendum-continues-to-rise-nenshi-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WestJet allowing passengers to change or cancel certain flights due to threat of strike]]></title><description><![CDATA[WestJet is giving passengers with bookings from July 30 to Aug. 4 the opportunity to cancel or change their flights for free in light of the ongoing labour dispute with flight attendants.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/westjet-allowing-passengers-to-change-or-cancel-certain-flights-due-to-threat-of-strike/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 02:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/westjet-allowing-passengers-to-change-or-cancel-certain-flights-due-to-threat-of-strike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thorhild, Westlock counties declare state of agricultural disasters due to rain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Record June rainfall and several intense July storms has put a damper on the growing season, with states of agricultural disaster declared in Thorhild County and Westlock County.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/thorhild-westlock-counties-declare-state-of-agricultural-disasters-due-to-rain/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 02:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/thorhild-westlock-counties-declare-state-of-agricultural-disasters-due-to-rain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary realtors join forces to help search for missing 11-year-old boy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Calgary realtors say they are answering the call for help from Calgary police as a massive search continues for an 11-year-old Calgary boy who went missing eight days ago.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/calgary-realtors-join-forces-to-help-search-for-missing-11-year-old-boy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 02:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/calgary-realtors-join-forces-to-help-search-for-missing-11-year-old-boy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Resident of Edmonton's northwestern outskirts raises concerns after part of road collapses due to erosion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Heavy rainfall over June and July have Edmonton crews racing to repair major sinkholes and road erosion. Severe cases have been spotted in Edmonton&rsquo;s Lauderdale and Starling neighbourhoods.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/resident-of-edmontons-northwestern-outskirts-raises-concerns-after-part-of-road-collapses-due-to-erosion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 02:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/resident-of-edmontons-northwestern-outskirts-raises-concerns-after-part-of-road-collapses-due-to-erosion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Downtown Edmonton retailers dig in amid rash of restaurant closures: ‘Not going anywhere’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some downtown retailers are reacting to the recent closures of restaurants nearby. While issues like accessibility and safety are concerns, they have no plans to leave the core.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/downtown-edmonton-retailers-dig-in-amid-rash-of-restaurant-closures-not-going-anywhere/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 01:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/downtown-edmonton-retailers-dig-in-amid-rash-of-restaurant-closures-not-going-anywhere/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don’t leave your pets in hot vehicles, the City of Edmonton warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Peace officers say leaving windows cracked or parking in the shade does not provide reliable protection from the heat, which inside a vehicle can nearly double in under 15 minutes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/dont-leave-your-pets-in-hot-vehicles-the-city-of-edmonton-warns/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/dont-leave-your-pets-in-hot-vehicles-the-city-of-edmonton-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family of Roughrider killed in collision says he will be ‘missed beyond words’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The family of Jayden Dalke, the Saskatchewan Roughrider who died last weekend, expressed grief not only over their loss, but also that of Bhishma Rajyaguru, who was killed as well.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/family-of-roughrider-killed-in-collision-says-he-will-be-missed-beyond-words/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/family-of-roughrider-killed-in-collision-says-he-will-be-missed-beyond-words/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unlicensed Alberta driver caught speeding 230 km/h near Fairmont Hot Springs]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Audi was seized and an Alberta man charged with driving impaired and without a licence, after the car was caught speeding nearly three times the limit near Fairmont Hot Springs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/unlicensed-alberta-driver-caught-speeding-230-kmh-near-fairmont-hot-springs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/unlicensed-alberta-driver-caught-speeding-230-kmh-near-fairmont-hot-springs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta premier says Carney ‘wise’ not to retaliate over U.S. tariff threat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said Carney is treating the tariff threat with the urgency it deserves, noting the countdown to Aug. 19 when the duties are set to take effect.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-premier-says-carney-wise-not-to-retaliate-over-us-tariff-threat/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-premier-says-carney-wise-not-to-retaliate-over-us-tariff-threat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Commonwealth Games viewing guide: Canadians to watch on Friday]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBC Sports' daily newsletter offers a guide to the top Canadian athletes in action on Day 1 of the Commonwealth Games in Scotland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/commonwealth-games-viewing-guide-canadians-to-watch-on-friday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/commonwealth-games-viewing-guide-canadians-to-watch-on-friday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. launches new tariff, replacing what Supreme Court struck down]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Trump administration is imposing a new global tariff regime designed to take the place of a temporary 10 per cent tariff that expires Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/us-launches-new-tariff-replacing-what-supreme-court-struck-down/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/us-launches-new-tariff-replacing-what-supreme-court-struck-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Prolonged stretch of hot air,’ poor air quality advisories blanket the Prairies]]></title><description><![CDATA[With temperatures in the mid to low 30s C expected to blanket the Prairie provinces over the next few days, much the area is under both heat and air quality warnings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/prolonged-stretch-of-hot-air-poor-air-quality-advisories-blanket-the-prairies/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/prolonged-stretch-of-hot-air-poor-air-quality-advisories-blanket-the-prairies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta referendum costs climbing with another $365K in promotion, says Nenshi]]></title><description><![CDATA[The leader of Alberta's NDP opposition party says the cost of the government's publicity campaign for October's referendum keeps climbing with another $365K spent on promotion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-referendum-costs-climbing-with-another-365k-in-promotion-says-nenshi/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-referendum-costs-climbing-with-another-365k-in-promotion-says-nenshi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man, 22, accused of murder in southeast Edmonton intimate partner homicide case]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 22-year-old man is accused of strangling 23-year-old Damanpreet Kaur to death in what the Edmonton Police Service said is an intimate partner homicide case.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/man-22-accused-of-murder-in-southeast-edmonton-intimate-partner-homicide-case/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/man-22-accused-of-murder-in-southeast-edmonton-intimate-partner-homicide-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City of Calgary scrambling to fix another major water main break]]></title><description><![CDATA[Another serious water main break in the City of Calgary has shut down a large section of Macleod Trail, causing big problems for commuters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/city-of-calgary-scrambling-to-fix-another-major-water-main-break/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/city-of-calgary-scrambling-to-fix-another-major-water-main-break/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat warnings issued for most of southern, east-central Alberta]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a stormy start to Alberta&rsquo;s summer, very hot conditions are settling in across parts of the province. Environment and Climate Change Canada issued heat warnings early Thursday morning for the southern and east-central regions of the province.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/heat-warnings-issued-for-most-of-southern-east-central-alberta/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/heat-warnings-issued-for-most-of-southern-east-central-alberta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nurse practitioner aims to expand primary care access in northern Alberta]]></title><description><![CDATA[A nurse practitioner is looking to expand health-care services in Ardmore, Alta., by opening a nurse practitioner-led clinic. Health-care professionals say nurse practitioners can help make the system stronger.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/nurse-practitioner-aims-to-expand-primary-care-access-in-northern-alberta/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/nurse-practitioner-aims-to-expand-primary-care-access-in-northern-alberta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As severe storms threaten Edmonton festivals, what triggers the call to evacuate?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Outdoor festivals in Edmonton are putting their emergency plans to the test this year, after unprecedented rainfall and severe thunderstorms take their toll on the city.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/as-severe-storms-threaten-edmonton-festivals-what-triggers-the-call-to-evacuate/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/as-severe-storms-threaten-edmonton-festivals-what-triggers-the-call-to-evacuate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mother recounts final hours before baby's death at Alberta day home operator's murder trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[A mother gave emotional testimony Wednesday, describing the final time seeing her seven-month-old baby before the infant died while in the care of a day home operator in High Prairie, Alta.,nearly four years ago.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/mother-recounts-final-hours-before-babys-death-at-alberta-day-home-operators-murder-trial/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/mother-recounts-final-hours-before-babys-death-at-alberta-day-home-operators-murder-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roughrider fans grapple with deaths ahead of game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some Saskatchewan Roughriders fans are heading into Thursday's matchup against the Edmonton Elks with conflicting emotions, after a player and another man were killed in a highway crash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/roughrider-fans-grapple-with-deaths-ahead-of-game/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/roughrider-fans-grapple-with-deaths-ahead-of-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[These 3 charts show where Trump's new tariffs could have the biggest impact]]></title><description><![CDATA[These three charts break down which sectors are in the crosshairs, which provinces will be the hardest hit and how the tariffs will be felt on both sides of the border.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/these-3-charts-show-where-trumps-new-tariffs-could-have-the-biggest-impact/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/these-3-charts-show-where-trumps-new-tariffs-could-have-the-biggest-impact/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Retaliation being considered if no deal reached by Trump's tariff deadline, Carney says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Mark Carney says his government "will do whatever it takes" to defend Canada's interests as the clock ticks down to stave off U.S. President Donald Trump's latest tariff threat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/retaliation-being-considered-if-no-deal-reached-by-trumps-tariff-deadline-carney-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/retaliation-being-considered-if-no-deal-reached-by-trumps-tariff-deadline-carney-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Premiers looking for a tariff battle plan from Carney during sit-down in P.E.I.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's premiers are sitting down with Prime Minister Mark Carney Thursday in Charlottetown, where they say they're hoping for more insight into how he plans to negotiate with U.S. President Donald Trump.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/premiers-looking-for-a-tariff-battle-plan-from-carney-during-sit-down-in-pei/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/premiers-looking-for-a-tariff-battle-plan-from-carney-during-sit-down-in-pei/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada 'will do whatever it takes' to counter Trump's tariff threat, Carney tells premiers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Mark Carney says his government "will do whatever it takes" to defend Canada's interests as the clock ticks down to stave off U.S. President Donald Trump's latest tariff threat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canada-will-do-whatever-it-takes-to-counter-trumps-tariff-threat-carney-tells-premiers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canada-will-do-whatever-it-takes-to-counter-trumps-tariff-threat-carney-tells-premiers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 central Alberta tornadoes confirmed as 'significant' EF-2 twisters as active season continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Investigators confirmed two tornadoes that touched down in west-central Alberta on Saturday were EF-2 twisters &mdash; with wind speeds reaching roughly 190 km/h &mdash; that caused extensive structural and tree damage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/2-central-alberta-tornadoes-confirmed-as-significant-ef-2-twisters-as-active-season-continues/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 03:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/2-central-alberta-tornadoes-confirmed-as-significant-ef-2-twisters-as-active-season-continues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[People protest Alberta's dual practice health model outside premiers conference]]></title><description><![CDATA[Advocates are urging the federal government to increase health care funding and impose more conditions on what the provinces can do with that money.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/people-protest-albertas-dual-practice-health-model-outside-premiers-conference/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 02:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/people-protest-albertas-dual-practice-health-model-outside-premiers-conference/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton city council faces urgent call to address downtown business closures]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Downtown Revitalization Coalition is calling on city council to implement emergency business measures after several restaurants in the core announced closures this summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-city-council-faces-urgent-call-to-address-downtown-business-closures/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 02:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-city-council-faces-urgent-call-to-address-downtown-business-closures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta distillery welcomes easing of interprovincial liquor trade barriers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The MOU allows consumers to buy beer, wine and spirits from different provinces &mdash; but those producers want barriers lifted on selling to restaurants, bars and liquor stores too.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-distillery-welcomes-easing-of-interprovincial-liquor-trade-barriers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 02:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-distillery-welcomes-easing-of-interprovincial-liquor-trade-barriers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta craft alcohol producers welcome direct-to-consumer deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Tuesday, premiers from nine provinces signed a landmark agreement to implement direct-to-consumer alcohol sales, allowing Canadians to order alcohol directly from producers in participating provinces for personal consumption.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-craft-alcohol-producers-welcome-direct-to-consumer-deal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 02:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-craft-alcohol-producers-welcome-direct-to-consumer-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scooter Korek marks 50 years working the KDays midway: ‘Love every minute of it’]]></title><description><![CDATA[For more than eight months of the year since 1977, Gregg 'Scooter' Korek has been on the road overseeing midways and fairs across North America &mdash; like KDays and Calgary Stampede.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/scooter-korek-marks-50-years-working-the-kdays-midway-love-every-minute-of-it/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 01:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/scooter-korek-marks-50-years-working-the-kdays-midway-love-every-minute-of-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian Blood Services plea for donations as supply drops 20% — below typical summer slump]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian Blood Services says over the past six weeks, donation appointments have fallen short by 1,500 to 2,500 each week and are now failing to keep pace with hospital demand.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canadian-blood-services-plea-for-donations-as-supply-drops-20-below-typical-summer-slump/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canadian-blood-services-plea-for-donations-as-supply-drops-20-below-typical-summer-slump/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police to keep phones, including one by ex-Calgary mayor Gondek, in corruption probe]]></title><description><![CDATA[It will be next year before former Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek gets her phones back, after a judge ruled police can keep them as part of an investigation into municipal corruption.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/police-to-keep-phones-including-one-by-ex-calgary-mayor-gondek-in-corruption-probe/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 23:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/police-to-keep-phones-including-one-by-ex-calgary-mayor-gondek-in-corruption-probe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton’s Paula Findlay wins 226-km Ironman triathlon on 1st try]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paula Findlay, 37, entered her first-ever full-distance, 226-kilometre Ironman Triathlon and won, crossing the finish almost four minutes ahead of the woman in 2nd place.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmontons-paula-findlay-wins-226-km-ironman-triathlon-on-1st-try/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 23:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmontons-paula-findlay-wins-226-km-ironman-triathlon-on-1st-try/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rebel News founder promises Tamara Lich's court-ordered conditions will be 'top priority']]></title><description><![CDATA[Rebel News founder Ezra Levant told an Ottawa judge Wednesday that it would be his company&rsquo;s "top priority" to ensure Tamara Lich complies with her court-ordered conditions if she is allowed to travel internationally as an employee of the right-wing media outlet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/rebel-news-founder-promises-tamara-lichs-court-ordered-conditions-will-be-top-priority/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 23:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/rebel-news-founder-promises-tamara-lichs-court-ordered-conditions-will-be-top-priority/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rebel News founder promises court Tamara Lich's court-ordered conditions will be 'top priority']]></title><description><![CDATA[Rebel News founder Ezra Levant told an Ottawa judge Wednesday that it would be his company&rsquo;s "top priority" to ensure Tamara Lich complies with her court-ordered conditions if she is allowed to travel internationally as an employee of the right-wing media outlet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/rebel-news-founder-promises-court-tamara-lichs-court-ordered-conditions-will-be-top-priority/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 23:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/rebel-news-founder-promises-court-tamara-lichs-court-ordered-conditions-will-be-top-priority/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rebel News founder promises court Tamara Lich's bail conditions will be 'top priority']]></title><description><![CDATA[Rebel News founder Ezra Levant told an Ottawa judge Wednesday that it would be his company&rsquo;s "top priority" to ensure Tamara Lich complies with her court-ordered bail conditions if she is allowed to travel internationally as an employee of the right-wing media outlet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/rebel-news-founder-promises-court-tamara-lichs-bail-conditions-will-be-top-priority/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 23:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/rebel-news-founder-promises-court-tamara-lichs-bail-conditions-will-be-top-priority/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary Police Service renews call for people to search properties for missing boy]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the search for 11-year-old Parker into its seventh day, police are renewing a call for home and business owners to search their properties for any sign of the missing boy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/calgary-police-service-renews-call-for-people-to-search-properties-for-missing-boy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 23:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/calgary-police-service-renews-call-for-people-to-search-properties-for-missing-boy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford wants premiers, Carney to be 'more vocal' against Trump, says he 'can't do it alone']]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he would like to see his fellow premiers and Prime Minister Mark Carney be "a little more vocal" in the face of U.S. President Donald Trump's latest tariff threat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/ford-wants-premiers-carney-to-be-more-vocal-against-trump-says-he-cant-do-it-alone/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 22:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/ford-wants-premiers-carney-to-be-more-vocal-against-trump-says-he-cant-do-it-alone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tree with Dutch elm confirmed in Edmonton’s Calder neighbourhood]]></title><description><![CDATA[A tree in the northwest Edmonton neighbourhood of Calder has tested positive for Dutch elm disease, marking the tenth infected tree since 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/tree-with-dutch-elm-confirmed-in-edmontons-calder-neighbourhood/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 22:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/tree-with-dutch-elm-confirmed-in-edmontons-calder-neighbourhood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tree with Dutch elm confirmed in Edmonton’s Calder neighborhood]]></title><description><![CDATA[A tree in the northwest Edmonton neighbourhood of Calder has tested positive for Dutch elm disease, marking the tenth infected tree since 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/tree-with-dutch-elm-confirmed-in-edmontons-calder-neighborhood/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 22:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/tree-with-dutch-elm-confirmed-in-edmontons-calder-neighborhood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crime rates dropped across most of the country in 2025: Statistics Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Statistics Canada reports that both the rates and severity of crime were down almost across the board in 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/crime-rates-dropped-across-most-of-the-country-in-2025-statistics-canada/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 22:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/crime-rates-dropped-across-most-of-the-country-in-2025-statistics-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 tornadoes touched down in Rocky Mountain House, Environment Canada confirms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two tornadoes with a rating of EF2 touched down within 20 minutes of each other in Rocky Mountain House and Clearwater County on July 18, Environment Canada has confirmed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/2-tornadoes-touched-down-in-rocky-mountain-house-environment-canada-confirms/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/2-tornadoes-touched-down-in-rocky-mountain-house-environment-canada-confirms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roughriders try to focus on football with Elks visiting following Dalke’s death]]></title><description><![CDATA[As they process their emotions over the recent death of teammate Jayden Dalke, the Roughriders are still attempting to focus on Thursday's CFL game against the Edmonton Elks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/roughriders-try-to-focus-on-football-with-elks-visiting-following-dalkes-death/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 22:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/roughriders-try-to-focus-on-football-with-elks-visiting-following-dalkes-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Riders try to focus on football after Dalke death]]></title><description><![CDATA[As they process their emotions over the recent death of teammate Jayden Dalke, the Saskatchewan Roughriders are still attempting to focus on Thursday's CFL game against the Edmonton Elks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/riders-try-to-focus-on-football-after-dalke-death/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 22:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/riders-try-to-focus-on-football-after-dalke-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Als can clinch season series with win over Ticats]]></title><description><![CDATA[Davis Alexander and the Montreal Alouettes can really help themselves Sunday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/als-can-clinch-season-series-with-win-over-ticats/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/als-can-clinch-season-series-with-win-over-ticats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manitoba 'willing to entertain' Alberta to Ontario pipeline: premier]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says he's open to a west-east pipeline being pitched by his counterparts in Alberta and Ontario.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/manitoba-willing-to-entertain-alberta-to-ontario-pipeline-premier/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 21:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/manitoba-willing-to-entertain-alberta-to-ontario-pipeline-premier/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Feds should increase federal health funding, but with strings attached: Friends of Medicare]]></title><description><![CDATA[Friends of Medicare is urging the federal government to increase health care funding and impose more conditions on what the provinces can do with that money.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/feds-should-increase-federal-health-funding-but-with-strings-attached-friends-of-medicare/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/feds-should-increase-federal-health-funding-but-with-strings-attached-friends-of-medicare/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Premiers rally behind Carney, but not everyone is confident a tariff deal is close]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's premiers say they're behind the federal government as it tries to talk down U.S. President Donald Trump from his escalated trade war &mdash; although not everyone at the table is feeling confident that will happen soon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/premiers-rally-behind-carney-but-not-everyone-is-confident-a-tariff-deal-is-close/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/premiers-rally-behind-carney-but-not-everyone-is-confident-a-tariff-deal-is-close/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northern Alberta county declares state of agricultural disaster, wants province to step in]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thorhild County announced a state of agricultural disaster as of July 17, due to flooding on farmland caused by extreme rainfall this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/northern-alberta-county-declares-state-of-agricultural-disaster-wants-province-to-step-in/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/northern-alberta-county-declares-state-of-agricultural-disaster-wants-province-to-step-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Proposed nuclear plant in northern Alberta worries organic farmer: ‘Will I be able to sell my oats?’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Herman Friesen owns more than 2,000 acres of farmland in northwestern Alberta, but the prospect of a nuclear power plant being built nearby has him worried about his farm&rsquo;s future.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/proposed-nuclear-plant-in-northern-alberta-worries-organic-farmer-will-i-be-able-to-sell-my-oats/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/proposed-nuclear-plant-in-northern-alberta-worries-organic-farmer-will-i-be-able-to-sell-my-oats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Skeeter syndrome&rsquo; showing up in Alberta as mosquito populations boom]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta's booming mosquito populations are triggering more than just itchiness and aggravation. It turns out the pesky swarms are leading to some emergency room visits in Alberta, particularly among children.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/skeeter-syndromersquo-showing-up-in-alberta-as-mosquito-populations-boom-2/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/skeeter-syndromersquo-showing-up-in-alberta-as-mosquito-populations-boom-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Skeeter syndrome&rsquo;  showing up in Alberta as mosquito populations boom]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta's booming mosquito populations are triggering more than just itchiness and aggravation. It turns out the pesky swarms are leading to some emergency room visits in Alberta, particularly among children.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/skeeter-syndromersquo-showing-up-in-alberta-as-mosquito-populations-boom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/skeeter-syndromersquo-showing-up-in-alberta-as-mosquito-populations-boom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Skeeter syndrome' showing up in Alberta as mosquito populations boom]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta's booming mosquito populations are triggering more than just itchiness and aggravation. It turns out the pesky swarms are leading to some emergency room visits in Alberta, particularly among children.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/skeeter-syndrome-showing-up-in-alberta-as-mosquito-populations-boom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/skeeter-syndrome-showing-up-in-alberta-as-mosquito-populations-boom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta girls head to Depot in Regina for RCMP dream experience]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maya, 12, from Spruce Grove, Alta., and Haley, 11, from Edmonton were named co-commanding officers (co-COs) for a day on Monday. Alberta RCMP and the RCMP Depot Division in Regina facilitated the experience in collaboration with the Kids with Cancer Society.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-girls-head-to-depot-in-regina-for-rcmp-dream-experience/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-girls-head-to-depot-in-regina-for-rcmp-dream-experience/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump's new tariffs on Canada could face a court challenge. But this time, he might win]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. President Donald Trump is imposing his new tariffs on Canadian exports under a section of law that has never been used since it was put on the books in 1930.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/trumps-new-tariffs-on-canada-could-face-a-court-challenge-but-this-time-he-might-win/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/trumps-new-tariffs-on-canada-could-face-a-court-challenge-but-this-time-he-might-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How wildfire smoke travels from Ontario to New York City — and turns distant city skies orange]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wildfires that have torched huge areas of forest and devastated communities are also sending smoke far and wide, prompting air quality warnings in distant cities and heated political rhetoric from the U.S. Experts say there's nothing particularly unusual about this summer's smoke patterns &mdash; but they say wildfires are getting worse, and that's not likely to stop on either side of the border.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/how-wildfire-smoke-travels-from-ontario-to-new-york-city-and-turns-distant-city-skies-orange/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/how-wildfire-smoke-travels-from-ontario-to-new-york-city-and-turns-distant-city-skies-orange/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Convoy leader Tamara Lich asking court's permission to visit White House, go on cruise]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tamara Lich, a key figure in the 2022 convoy protest that paralyzed downtown Ottawa for nearly a month, is back in town Wednesday to ask a court for permission to travel internationally, including going on a Caribbean cruise and visiting the White House.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/convoy-leader-tamara-lich-asking-courts-permission-to-visit-white-house-go-on-cruise/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/convoy-leader-tamara-lich-asking-courts-permission-to-visit-white-house-go-on-cruise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chicken thighs are how much? Here's what's driving the latest grocery sticker shock]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prices for fresh or frozen chicken thighs jumped 8.2 per cent from May to June &mdash; far above the monthly increases for the usual offenders like beef and coffee, according to inflation numbers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/chicken-thighs-are-how-much-heres-whats-driving-the-latest-grocery-sticker-shock/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/chicken-thighs-are-how-much-heres-whats-driving-the-latest-grocery-sticker-shock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Riders will honour crash victim Bhishma Rajyaguru]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Saskatchewan Roughriders will honour crash victim Bhishma Rajyaguru before their game Thursday night against the Edmonton Elks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/riders-will-honour-crash-victim-bhishma-rajyaguru/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 05:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/riders-will-honour-crash-victim-bhishma-rajyaguru/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Body recovered after man drowned in Ponoka pond: RCMP]]></title><description><![CDATA[The body of a 62-year-old man who drowned in Ponoka, Alta., last week has been recovered, police announced in a news release issued Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/body-recovered-after-man-drowned-in-ponoka-pond-rcmp/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 04:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/body-recovered-after-man-drowned-in-ponoka-pond-rcmp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[String of restaurant closures in downtown Edmonton has business owners talking about challenges]]></title><description><![CDATA[The closing of a downtown Edmonton arcade bar and eatery has brought the challenges of being a restaurant owner in the city&rsquo;s core into the spotlight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/string-of-restaurant-closures-in-downtown-edmonton-has-business-owners-talking-about-challenges/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 03:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/string-of-restaurant-closures-in-downtown-edmonton-has-business-owners-talking-about-challenges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton’s stormwater system strained after repeated heavy rain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saturated ground is no longer absorbing water normally, sending more runoff into drains and contributing to flooded underpasses, sinkholes and washed-out roads, EPCOR said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmontons-stormwater-system-strained-after-repeated-heavy-rain/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 03:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmontons-stormwater-system-strained-after-repeated-heavy-rain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wood Buffalo council rejects plan to start a municipally run utility company over high costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Council was told in a report from administration that, instead of saving residents money, buying the power lines, equipment and infrastructure would cost at least $350 million.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/wood-buffalo-council-rejects-plan-to-start-a-municipally-run-utility-company-over-high-costs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 03:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/wood-buffalo-council-rejects-plan-to-start-a-municipally-run-utility-company-over-high-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The number of wildfires in Alberta has dropped but air quality remains poor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta Wildfire says the 2026 fire season has been an improvement on previous years so far. But it hasn't stopped poor air quality in the province.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/the-number-of-wildfires-in-alberta-has-dropped-but-air-quality-remains-poor/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 02:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/the-number-of-wildfires-in-alberta-has-dropped-but-air-quality-remains-poor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Death by a thousand cuts’: Half a dozen downtown Edmonton restaurants closing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Since June, at least six downtown restaurants announced they'll be closing indefinitely because of multiple decisions on the future of Edmonton's core.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/death-by-a-thousand-cuts-half-a-dozen-downtown-edmonton-restaurants-closing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 02:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/death-by-a-thousand-cuts-half-a-dozen-downtown-edmonton-restaurants-closing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta-based liquor businesses prepare to ‘start pivoting’ amid latest U.S. tariff threat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta-based liquor businesses say they will be impacted if the United States follows through with a threat to impose 50 per cent tariffs on Canadian alcohol products next month and some are calling for the province to retaliate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-based-liquor-businesses-prepare-to-start-pivoting-amid-latest-us-tariff-threat/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 02:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-based-liquor-businesses-prepare-to-start-pivoting-amid-latest-us-tariff-threat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family of missing 11-year-old boy thanks Calgarians as desperate search continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is day six of the search for an 11-year-old boy missing in Calgary and police and family have provided an update on their search plans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/family-of-missing-11-year-old-boy-thanks-calgarians-as-desperate-search-continues/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 02:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/family-of-missing-11-year-old-boy-thanks-calgarians-as-desperate-search-continues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI data centres have 4 in 5 Albertans concerned over environment, electricity costs: Poll]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Alberta encourages more AI data centre investment and more projects are proposed in the province, a new poll shows most residents are concerned over the potential impacts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/ai-data-centres-have-4-in-5-albertans-concerned-over-environment-electricity-costs-poll/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/ai-data-centres-have-4-in-5-albertans-concerned-over-environment-electricity-costs-poll/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the Northern Tornadoes Project helps verify twisters as Alberta on track for record year]]></title><description><![CDATA[The director of the Northern Tornadoes Project explains the work his research team does and what observations they've made about Alberta's 2026 summer storm season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/how-the-northern-tornadoes-project-helps-verify-twisters-as-alberta-on-track-for-record-year/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 23:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/how-the-northern-tornadoes-project-helps-verify-twisters-as-alberta-on-track-for-record-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mother calling for ‘indigo alerts’ amid search for Calgary boy with autism]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Calgary mother has launched a campaign calling for faster public notification for missing vulnerable children, even when there's no evidence they have been abducted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/mother-calling-for-indigo-alerts-amid-search-for-calgary-boy-with-autism/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 23:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/mother-calling-for-indigo-alerts-amid-search-for-calgary-boy-with-autism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Ivor Strong Bridge on Calgary’s Deerfoot Trail to open on July 27]]></title><description><![CDATA[The daily commute along Deerfoot Trail in south Calgary is expected to take drivers a bit less time with the opening of a new bridge over the Bow River on July 27.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/new-ivor-strong-bridge-on-calgarys-deerfoot-trail-to-open-on-july-27/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 22:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/new-ivor-strong-bridge-on-calgarys-deerfoot-trail-to-open-on-july-27/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[9 premiers agree to lift interprovincial trade barriers on alcohol products]]></title><description><![CDATA[Under a new deal, the premiers say they are updating rules to allow more Canadian brewers and distillers to sell alcohol directly to Canadians outside of their home provinces.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/9-premiers-agree-to-lift-interprovincial-trade-barriers-on-alcohol-products/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 22:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/9-premiers-agree-to-lift-interprovincial-trade-barriers-on-alcohol-products/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Provinces to introduce direct-to-consumer sales for Canadian alcohol]]></title><description><![CDATA[Provinces across Canada will introduce direct-to-consumer alcohol sales &mdash; a step forward in breaking down interprovincial trade barriers that prevent the free movement of alcohol across Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/provinces-to-introduce-direct-to-consumer-sales-for-canadian-alcohol/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 22:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/provinces-to-introduce-direct-to-consumer-sales-for-canadian-alcohol/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[9 premiers to allow wineries, distilleries, breweries to sell directly to consumers across provinces]]></title><description><![CDATA[Provinces across Canada will introduce direct-to-consumer alcohol sales &mdash; a step forward in breaking down interprovincial trade barriers that prevent the free movement of alcohol across Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/9-premiers-to-allow-wineries-distilleries-breweries-to-sell-directly-to-consumers-across-provinces/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 22:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/9-premiers-to-allow-wineries-distilleries-breweries-to-sell-directly-to-consumers-across-provinces/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada fields star-studded team at downsized Commonwealth Games]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada has sent a star-studded team to the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, but there are fewer medals on the table for all countries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canada-fields-star-studded-team-at-downsized-commonwealth-games/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 22:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canada-fields-star-studded-team-at-downsized-commonwealth-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Proposal for new reservoir in central Alberta met with questions, concerns at public consultation session]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the provincial government considers potential options for building a new reservoir near Ardley, Alta., a recent public consultation event had attendees stating they left without answers and feel that their concerns went unheard.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/proposal-for-new-reservoir-in-central-alberta-met-with-questions-concerns-at-public-consultation-session/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 22:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/proposal-for-new-reservoir-in-central-alberta-met-with-questions-concerns-at-public-consultation-session/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta minister skirts questions about separation vote, says it's an important topic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta Transportation Minister Devin Dreeshen skirted questions at a press conference on Tuesday about how he'll vote in the upcoming referendum on whether the province should remain in Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-minister-skirts-questions-about-separation-vote-says-its-an-important-topic/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 21:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-minister-skirts-questions-about-separation-vote-says-its-an-important-topic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dreeshen skirts questions about Alberta separation vote but says it’s an important topic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Transportation Minister Devin Dreeshen was asked repeatedly whether he'd vote for Alberta to stay or vote to hold a second referendum on quitting Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/dreeshen-skirts-questions-about-alberta-separation-vote-but-says-its-an-important-topic/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 21:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/dreeshen-skirts-questions-about-alberta-separation-vote-but-says-its-an-important-topic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada’s first ‘dementia-inclusive’ park set to open in Calgary in fall 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Martin Family Legacy Garden, designed to help people living with dementia "immerse themselves in the therapeutic benefits of nature," is expected to open in the fall of 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canadas-first-dementia-inclusive-park-set-to-open-in-calgary-in-fall-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canadas-first-dementia-inclusive-park-set-to-open-in-calgary-in-fall-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Canadian goods is Trump targeting with his latest tariff move?]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. President Donald Trump is moving to impose a new 50 per cent import duty on dozens of Canadian goods. Here are the products he's targeting.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/what-canadian-goods-is-trump-targeting-with-his-latest-tariff-move/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/what-canadian-goods-is-trump-targeting-with-his-latest-tariff-move/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Defensive linemen Lemon, Hendrix back with Argos]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shawn Lemon and DeWayne Hendrix are back with the Toronto Argonauts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/defensive-linemen-lemon-hendrix-back-with-argos/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/defensive-linemen-lemon-hendrix-back-with-argos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta professor helps FIFA create tools to keep moms playing soccer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian researcher Margie Davenport is helping pregnant and postpartum soccer players keep playing the game they love.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-professor-helps-fifa-create-tools-to-keep-moms-playing-soccer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-professor-helps-fifa-create-tools-to-keep-moms-playing-soccer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First responders testify at murder trial for Alberta day home operator accused in infant’s death]]></title><description><![CDATA[Day 1 of the trial for an Alberta day home operator charged in the death of a seven-month-old baby heard emotional testimony from paramedics and RCMP officers who responded to the child's medical emergency nearly four years ago.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/first-responders-testify-at-murder-trial-for-alberta-day-home-operator-accused-in-infants-death/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/first-responders-testify-at-murder-trial-for-alberta-day-home-operator-accused-in-infants-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta's aquatic ecosystems are being put at risk by illegal dumping of goldfish]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Alberta government is sounding the alarm about the significant risks native ecosystems are facing due to the dumping of goldfish into bodies of water across the province. The invasive fish have established populations in more than 100 locations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/albertas-aquatic-ecosystems-are-being-put-at-risk-by-illegal-dumping-of-goldfish/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/albertas-aquatic-ecosystems-are-being-put-at-risk-by-illegal-dumping-of-goldfish/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What’s the personal story behind how you will vote in the Alberta separation referendum? Share it on CBC News]]></title><description><![CDATA[We're looking for several people to publish their perspectives on CBC. Not the same political commentators, but real people with real stakes who are willing to share the why behind how they feel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/whats-the-personal-story-behind-how-you-will-vote-in-the-alberta-separation-referendum-share-it-on-cbc-news/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/whats-the-personal-story-behind-how-you-will-vote-in-the-alberta-separation-referendum-share-it-on-cbc-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump's escalating trade war puts pressure on premiers with U.S. booze boycotts as they gather in P.E.I.]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. President Donald Trump's surprise escalation in his trade war with Canada puts renewed pressure on the premiers &mdash; most of whom have pulled American booze from liquor stores &mdash; as they descend on Charlottetown for their annual summer meeting.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/trumps-escalating-trade-war-puts-pressure-on-premiers-with-us-booze-boycotts-as-they-gather-in-pei/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/trumps-escalating-trade-war-puts-pressure-on-premiers-with-us-booze-boycotts-as-they-gather-in-pei/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump's escalating trade war puts pressure on premiers with U.S. booze bans as they gather in P.E.I.]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. President Donald Trump's surprise escalation in his trade war with Canada puts renewed pressure on the premiers &mdash; most of whom have pulled American booze from liquor stores &mdash; as they descend on Charlottetown for their annual summer meeting.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/trumps-escalating-trade-war-puts-pressure-on-premiers-with-us-booze-bans-as-they-gather-in-pei/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/trumps-escalating-trade-war-puts-pressure-on-premiers-with-us-booze-bans-as-they-gather-in-pei/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From keeping booze boycotts to withholding energy, premiers talk how to hit back at Trump]]></title><description><![CDATA[As U.S. President Donald Trump takes another swing to Canada's economy, the country's premiers are musing about whether retaliatory measures are needed to, as Ontario's Doug Ford put it, "hit him back as hard as we can."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/from-keeping-booze-boycotts-to-withholding-energy-premiers-talk-how-to-hit-back-at-trump/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/from-keeping-booze-boycotts-to-withholding-energy-premiers-talk-how-to-hit-back-at-trump/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford says Canada could 'dismantle the U.S. if we wanted to' as premiers gather in P.E.I.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he's "losing patience" following U.S. Donald Trump's latest tariff hit and urged the federal government to "hit him back as hard as we can."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/ford-says-canada-could-dismantle-the-us-if-we-wanted-to-as-premiers-gather-in-pei/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/ford-says-canada-could-dismantle-the-us-if-we-wanted-to-as-premiers-gather-in-pei/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary emergency crews say more water rescue calls coming in 2026 than 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Calgarians are making their way onto the city's rivers after safety advisories dropped. Emergency crews are answering more water rescue calls so far this summer compared to 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/calgary-emergency-crews-say-more-water-rescue-calls-coming-in-2026-than-2025/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/calgary-emergency-crews-say-more-water-rescue-calls-coming-in-2026-than-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Homicide of Edmonton mom and nurse Nadine Robinson unsolved, 20 years later]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nadine Robinson, 36, was found dead on July 20, 2006 in the Clareview townhouse she shared with her son, stepson and husband. No one has ever been charged in her death.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/homicide-of-edmonton-mom-and-nurse-nadine-robinson-unsolved-20-years-later/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 02:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/homicide-of-edmonton-mom-and-nurse-nadine-robinson-unsolved-20-years-later/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 girls take over Alberta RCMP command as part of Kids with Cancer experience]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maya Ferguson, 10, from Spruce Grove and Haley Nedeljak, 11, from Edmonton got to embrace different aspects of the RCMP as part of a partnership with the Kids with Cancer Society.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/2-girls-take-over-alberta-rcmp-command-as-part-of-kids-with-cancer-experience/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 02:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/2-girls-take-over-alberta-rcmp-command-as-part-of-kids-with-cancer-experience/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inquiry hears avalanche danger moderate on day of fatal Alberta snow slide]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Parks Canada official in charge of visitor safety said the avalanche danger was rated moderate and didn't need updating on the day of a fatal snow slide in Banff National Park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/inquiry-hears-avalanche-danger-moderate-on-day-of-fatal-alberta-snow-slide/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 01:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/inquiry-hears-avalanche-danger-moderate-on-day-of-fatal-alberta-snow-slide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federal court orders Edmonton women's prison to address history of extreme heat complaints]]></title><description><![CDATA[Correctional Service Canada has failed to put an effective solution in place at the Edmonton Institution for Women's secure unit, the federal court says, noting an affidavit showed one cell exceeded 40 C in 2018.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/federal-court-orders-edmonton-womens-prison-to-address-history-of-extreme-heat-complaints/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/federal-court-orders-edmonton-womens-prison-to-address-history-of-extreme-heat-complaints/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inquiry hears avalanche danger moderate on day of 2021 fatal Banff snow slide]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Parks Canada official in charge of visitor safety said the avalanche danger was rated moderate and didn&rsquo;t need updating on the day of a fatal 2021 snow slide.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/inquiry-hears-avalanche-danger-moderate-on-day-of-2021-fatal-banff-snow-slide/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 23:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/inquiry-hears-avalanche-danger-moderate-on-day-of-2021-fatal-banff-snow-slide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Search for missing Calgary boy prompts concerns over when Amber Alerts are issued]]></title><description><![CDATA[The search for a missing 11-year-old Calgary boy is into its fifth day.As the search drags on, questions are being asked about why an Amber Alert wasn't issued sooner.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/search-for-missing-calgary-boy-prompts-concerns-over-when-amber-alerts-are-issued/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 23:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/search-for-missing-calgary-boy-prompts-concerns-over-when-amber-alerts-are-issued/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Air quality warning in Edmonton, much of Alberta due to N.W.T. wildfire smoke]]></title><description><![CDATA[From hot and muggy to torrential downpours, it's been a dramatic few weeks of weather and now, a condition Albertans had hoped to evade has drifted down from the N.W.T.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/air-quality-warning-in-edmonton-much-of-alberta-due-to-nwt-wildfire-smoke/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 23:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/air-quality-warning-in-edmonton-much-of-alberta-due-to-nwt-wildfire-smoke/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump's new 50% tariffs to hit even CUSMA-compliant goods]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. President Donald Trump is moving to impose tariffs of 50 per cent on a wide range of Canadian exports, a dramatic ramping up of his trade war against his northern neighbour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/trumps-new-50-tariffs-to-hit-even-cusma-compliant-goods/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 23:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/trumps-new-50-tariffs-to-hit-even-cusma-compliant-goods/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump to hit Canada with new 50% tariff]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that will impose tariffs of 50 per cent on a wide range of Canadian exports, a dramatic ramping up of his trade war against his northern neighbour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/trump-to-hit-canada-with-new-50-tariff/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 23:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/trump-to-hit-canada-with-new-50-tariff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannabis, alcohol found in SUV of Saskatchewan Roughrider killed in fatal collision]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatchewan Roughriders captain Jayden Dalke was driving on the wrong side of Highway 11 between Lumsden and Regina&nbsp;when he was involved in a fatal head-on collision.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/cannabis-alcohol-found-in-suv-of-saskatchewan-roughrider-killed-in-fatal-collision/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 22:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/cannabis-alcohol-found-in-suv-of-saskatchewan-roughrider-killed-in-fatal-collision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federal Court orders Edmonton prison to act on complaints about extreme heat]]></title><description><![CDATA[One affidavit from an inmate in 2018 who was housedin a corner cell nicknamed "the oven" says a maintenance worker recorded a temperature of over 40 C in her cell.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/federal-court-orders-edmonton-prison-to-act-on-complaints-about-extreme-heat/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 21:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/federal-court-orders-edmonton-prison-to-act-on-complaints-about-extreme-heat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elections Alberta opens applications for special referendum mail-in ballots]]></title><description><![CDATA[Applications for mail-in ballots close Oct. 9, and voters have until Oct. 16 to return the envelopes by mail, with photocopies of their identification.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/elections-alberta-opens-applications-for-special-referendum-mail-in-ballots/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 21:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/elections-alberta-opens-applications-for-special-referendum-mail-in-ballots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Construction to begin on $2.9B natural gas pipeline in central Alberta]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATCO has billed the $2.9-billion Yellowhead pipeline as its largest-ever energy infrastructure project, stretching 235-kilometres from Peers to Fort Saskatchewan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/construction-to-begin-on-29b-natural-gas-pipeline-in-central-alberta/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 21:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/construction-to-begin-on-29b-natural-gas-pipeline-in-central-alberta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Special mail-in ballot applications open for Alberta referendum]]></title><description><![CDATA[Online applications to vote by mail in the upcoming Alberta referendum are now open until Oct. 9.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/special-mail-in-ballot-applications-open-for-alberta-referendum/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 20:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/special-mail-in-ballot-applications-open-for-alberta-referendum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Construction to begin on $2.9B Alberta natural gas pipeline after regulator approval]]></title><description><![CDATA[Construction is poised to begin right away on a new $2.9-billion natural gas pipeline in central Alberta after the provincial power regulator approved the Yellowhead project proposed by Canadian Utilities Ltd.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/construction-to-begin-on-29b-alberta-natural-gas-pipeline-after-regulator-approval/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 20:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/construction-to-begin-on-29b-alberta-natural-gas-pipeline-after-regulator-approval/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta government gives public libraries Jan. 1 deadline to comply with new restrictions]]></title><description><![CDATA[The province informed public libraries this month that they have until the start of the new year to establish new practices restricting access to library materials containing sexually explicit images to anyone 15 years old or younger, without authorization from a parent or guardian.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-government-gives-public-libraries-jan-1-deadline-to-comply-with-new-restrictions/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 20:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-government-gives-public-libraries-jan-1-deadline-to-comply-with-new-restrictions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sask. Roughrider in fatal crash was driving on wrong side of divided highway: RCMP]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatchewan Roughriders linebacker Jayden Dalke was driving the wrong way on the highway with alcohol and cannabis in his vehicle before the crash that killed him and another man, RCMP say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/sask-roughrider-in-fatal-crash-was-driving-on-wrong-side-of-divided-highway-rcmp/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/sask-roughrider-in-fatal-crash-was-driving-on-wrong-side-of-divided-highway-rcmp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta-born Roughrider in fatal crash was driving on wrong side of highway: RCMP]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatchewan Roughriders linebacker Jayden Dalke was driving the wrong way on the highway with alcohol and cannabis in his vehicle before the crash that killed him and another man, RCMP say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-born-roughrider-in-fatal-crash-was-driving-on-wrong-side-of-highway-rcmp/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-born-roughrider-in-fatal-crash-was-driving-on-wrong-side-of-highway-rcmp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than 8,000 on evacuation alert as wildfire threatens Kimberley, B.C.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The city of about 8,000 people in the East Kootenay region is located east of the Matthew Creek wildfire, which was sparked on Saturday by lightning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/more-than-8000-on-evacuation-alert-as-wildfire-threatens-kimberley-bc/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/more-than-8000-on-evacuation-alert-as-wildfire-threatens-kimberley-bc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta, Saskatchewan offer 'most compelling' case for U.S. oil supply: Hoekstra]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. needs to three to four million more barrels of oil per day over the next decade, and Canada can be one of the best places to get it, says Pete Hoekstra.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-saskatchewan-offer-most-compelling-case-for-us-oil-supply-hoekstra/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-saskatchewan-offer-most-compelling-case-for-us-oil-supply-hoekstra/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta, Saskatchewan make compelling case for supplying U.S. with oil: Hoekstra]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. ambassador to Canada says his country will need to find four million more barrels of oil per day over the next decade and Canada might be one of the best places to get it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-saskatchewan-make-compelling-case-for-supplying-us-with-oil-hoekstra/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-saskatchewan-make-compelling-case-for-supplying-us-with-oil-hoekstra/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dinosaur skull remains found in campground belong to T. rex 'great-uncle,' Alberta study shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[The remains of a dinosaur skull found in B.C. campground belonged to a tyrannosaur that was lighter and faster<br />
than its more famous relative, the T. rex, say the authors of a new study.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/dinosaur-skull-remains-found-in-campground-belong-to-t-rex-great-uncle-alberta-study-shows/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/dinosaur-skull-remains-found-in-campground-belong-to-t-rex-great-uncle-alberta-study-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wildfire smoke drifts into Alberta from N.W.T., triggers air quality warnings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Environment Canada issues a series of alerts warning smoke pollution is causing poor air quality and reduced visibility in communities across northern and central parts of Alberta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/wildfire-smoke-drifts-into-alberta-from-nwt-triggers-air-quality-warnings/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/wildfire-smoke-drifts-into-alberta-from-nwt-triggers-air-quality-warnings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's inflation rate eased to 2.8% in June thanks to lower gas prices]]></title><description><![CDATA[While higher oil prices have sent the cost of gas up in recent months, the recent ceasefire in the Middle East led to a 10.2 per cent drop in the cost of gas month-over-month. Statistics Canada says inflation was unchanged from May to June when gas prices are taken out of the equation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canadas-inflation-rate-eased-to-28-in-june-thanks-to-lower-gas-prices/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canadas-inflation-rate-eased-to-28-in-june-thanks-to-lower-gas-prices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 Alberta musicians make CBC Music's classical '30 under 30' list]]></title><description><![CDATA[They're winning big prizes, graduating from top music schools, writing bold new works, making exciting debuts &mdash; and we think they're amazing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/3-alberta-musicians-make-cbc-musics-classical-30-under-30-list/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/3-alberta-musicians-make-cbc-musics-classical-30-under-30-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why these Albertans are concerned about the environmental impacts of a proposed C02 pipeline]]></title><description><![CDATA[Advocates, researchers and industry experts weigh in on the proposed Pathways Project, which aims to capture and store carbon dioxide emissions underground.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/why-these-albertans-are-concerned-about-the-environmental-impacts-of-a-proposed-c02-pipeline/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/why-these-albertans-are-concerned-about-the-environmental-impacts-of-a-proposed-c02-pipeline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some First Nations leaders say gov't should have consulted with them before pipeline agreement was signed]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pipeline, intended to deliver crude oil to Asian markets, is described as a project of national interest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/some-first-nations-leaders-say-govt-should-have-consulted-with-them-before-pipeline-agreement-was-signed/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/some-first-nations-leaders-say-govt-should-have-consulted-with-them-before-pipeline-agreement-was-signed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some First Nations leaders say government should have consulted them before signing pipeline deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pipeline, intended to deliver crude oil to Asian markets, is described as a project of national interest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/some-first-nations-leaders-say-government-should-have-consulted-them-before-signing-pipeline-deal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/some-first-nations-leaders-say-government-should-have-consulted-them-before-signing-pipeline-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta municipalities can&rsquo;t campaign for or against separatism. Here's why]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Alberta&rsquo;s fall referendum approaches, the province&rsquo;s cities and towns have been told they can&rsquo;t campaign on the issues.Elected officials have been expressing opinions on Alberta independence and in turn, urging residents to vote one way or another in the referendum in October.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-municipalities-canrsquot-campaign-for-or-against-separatism-heres-why/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-municipalities-canrsquot-campaign-for-or-against-separatism-heres-why/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poilievre names Conservatives' point person on the Alberta referendum]]></title><description><![CDATA[Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre has tapped Alberta MP Dane Lloyd to serve as the party's referendum lead for Alberta, as the province prepares to vote on a question related to separation this fall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/poilievre-names-conservatives-point-person-on-the-alberta-referendum/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 22:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/poilievre-names-conservatives-point-person-on-the-alberta-referendum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leduc-born Roughriders captain Jayden Dalke killed in crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Saskatchewan Roughriders are mourning linebacker and team captain Jayden Dalke, who died in a car crash Saturday evening.<br />
The team announced his death in a statement Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/leduc-born-roughriders-captain-jayden-dalke-killed-in-crash/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 22:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/leduc-born-roughriders-captain-jayden-dalke-killed-in-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tornado causes 'significant damage' to parts of west-central Alberta county]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a social media post on Sunday, Clearwater County said no injuries relating to the tornado have been reported.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/tornado-causes-significant-damage-to-parts-of-west-central-alberta-county/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/tornado-causes-significant-damage-to-parts-of-west-central-alberta-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Just dumbfounding': Tornado damages buildings, homes in west-central Alberta county]]></title><description><![CDATA[A tornado that passed through parts of west-central Alberta Saturday resulted in "significant damage" to buildings, homes, trees, roads and other local infrastructure, according to county officials. But no injuries relating to the tornado have been reported.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/just-dumbfounding-tornado-damages-buildings-homes-in-west-central-alberta-county/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/just-dumbfounding-tornado-damages-buildings-homes-in-west-central-alberta-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Just dumbfounding': Tornado damages buildings, homes in central Alberta county]]></title><description><![CDATA[A tornado that passed through parts of central Alberta Saturday resulted in 'significant damage' to buildings, homes, trees, roads and other local infrastructure, according to officials. But no injuries relating to the tornado have been reported.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/just-dumbfounding-tornado-damages-buildings-homes-in-central-alberta-county/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/just-dumbfounding-tornado-damages-buildings-homes-in-central-alberta-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Just dumbfounding': Tornado causes damage to buildings in west-central Alberta county]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a social media post on Sunday, Clearwater County said no injuries relating to the tornado have been reported.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/just-dumbfounding-tornado-causes-damage-to-buildings-in-west-central-alberta-county/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/just-dumbfounding-tornado-causes-damage-to-buildings-in-west-central-alberta-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's Tyler Mislawchuk claims World Triathlon Cup silver in thrilling Edmonton finish]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's Tyler Mislawchuk delivered a gutsy performance in front of a home crowd on Saturday, sprinting to a silver medal at the World Triathlon Cup in Edmonton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canadas-tyler-mislawchuk-claims-world-triathlon-cup-silver-in-thrilling-edmonton-finish/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 15:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canadas-tyler-mislawchuk-claims-world-triathlon-cup-silver-in-thrilling-edmonton-finish/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rental vacancies surging in northern Alberta town, realtor says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some homeowners in the town of High Level, Alta., have been struggling to sell their properties following the loss of major employer earlier this year. Longtime realtor Margaret Carroll says the rental market is wide open in the town of over 4,000.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/rental-vacancies-surging-in-northern-alberta-town-realtor-says/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/rental-vacancies-surging-in-northern-alberta-town-realtor-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canmore workers turn to van living as affordable housing remains hard to find]]></title><description><![CDATA[Demand for Canmore's overnight van parking program remains strong as high housing costs push more workers to live in vehicles. And despite stricter eligibility rules, the town says the program is nearing capacity again.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canmore-workers-turn-to-van-living-as-affordable-housing-remains-hard-to-find/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canmore-workers-turn-to-van-living-as-affordable-housing-remains-hard-to-find/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What some immigrants could lose if Alberta votes yes to Danielle Smith's questions]]></title><description><![CDATA[To many voters, the various questions on the Oct. 19 ballots that cover social services for newcomers will appear confusing and contradictory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/what-some-immigrants-could-lose-if-alberta-votes-yes-to-danielle-smiths-questions/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/what-some-immigrants-could-lose-if-alberta-votes-yes-to-danielle-smiths-questions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wide awake while your partner snores? Have you considered a 'sleep divorce'?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Experts says good sleep is vital for your physical and mental health &mdash; and sleeping separately doesn&rsquo;t have to destroy the intimacy in your relationship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/wide-awake-while-your-partner-snores-have-you-considered-a-sleep-divorce/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/wide-awake-while-your-partner-snores-have-you-considered-a-sleep-divorce/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is this the most controversial World Cup yet?]]></title><description><![CDATA[After more than 100 matches across Canada, Mexico and the United States, the FIFA World Cup 2026 is about to come to an end, cementing its legacy with highs, lows &mdash; and seemingly endless controversies. So, is this the most controversial World Cup? We talk to experts to get a sense of how this year's decisions have affected the tournament.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/is-this-the-most-controversial-world-cup-yet/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/is-this-the-most-controversial-world-cup-yet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta First Nations intend to 'rock the vote' against separatism]]></title><description><![CDATA[First Nations leaders in Alberta are turning to a campaign that saw record on-reserve voter turnout in an effort to tip the scales against the separatist movement during October's provincial referendum.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-first-nations-intend-to-rock-the-vote-against-separatism/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-first-nations-intend-to-rock-the-vote-against-separatism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red tornado warning lifted for central Alberta]]></title><description><![CDATA[Environment Canada has lifted a red tornado warning that, at one point, affected three counties in central Alberta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/red-tornado-warning-lifted-for-central-alberta/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 01:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/red-tornado-warning-lifted-for-central-alberta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red tornado warning issued for Clearwater County, Alta.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Environment Canada issued a red tornado warning late Saturday afternoon for Clearwater County, in central Alberta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/red-tornado-warning-issued-for-clearwater-county-alta/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 01:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/red-tornado-warning-issued-for-clearwater-county-alta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red tornado warning expanded to 3 central Alberta counties]]></title><description><![CDATA[Environment Canada has extended a red tornado warning it issued Saturday to include parts of three counties in central Alberta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/red-tornado-warning-expanded-to-3-central-alberta-counties/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 01:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/red-tornado-warning-expanded-to-3-central-alberta-counties/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alouettes down Stampeders 38-32 in CFL]]></title><description><![CDATA[Montreal Alouettes quarterback Davis Alexander set a CFL record for consecutive passes without an interception and led his team to a 38-32 win over the host Calgary Stampeders on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alouettes-down-stampeders-38-32-in-cfl/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 01:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alouettes-down-stampeders-38-32-in-cfl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bluebird numbers have plummeted. Here's how Albertans are helping them recover]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mountain bluebird numbers in Canada have declined by 60 per cent since 1970. To help the iconic songbird recover, conservation initiatives are taking off in Alberta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/bluebird-numbers-have-plummeted-heres-how-albertans-are-helping-them-recover/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/bluebird-numbers-have-plummeted-heres-how-albertans-are-helping-them-recover/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta town may need a bigger boat for shark-themed event]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tonight the community of Sylvan Lake, 160 km south of Edmonton, is offering movie goers the chance to watch the classic 1970s thriller JAWS on a big screen perched on their picturesque shore while bobbing in the water. The free event has become a summertime staple inspiring local residents.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-town-may-need-a-bigger-boat-for-shark-themed-event/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-town-may-need-a-bigger-boat-for-shark-themed-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why travel insurance may not help you if there's a WestJet strike]]></title><description><![CDATA[WestJet travellers hoping to buy protection in case their travel plans are interrupted or delayed by a contract dispute may be out of luck, as travel insurance experts say policies purchased after potential strike dates are announced won't cover future work stoppages.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/why-travel-insurance-may-not-help-you-if-theres-a-westjet-strike/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/why-travel-insurance-may-not-help-you-if-theres-a-westjet-strike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I ran up a massive carbon debt as a teacher. Now I'm planting to make amends]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over three decades, Mich&egrave;le Shannon likely handed out more than 1.6 million sheets of paper to students. She wishes she had changed her relationship with the school photocopier much sooner and in retirement, she's planting more consciously.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/i-ran-up-a-massive-carbon-debt-as-a-teacher-now-im-planting-to-make-amends/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/i-ran-up-a-massive-carbon-debt-as-a-teacher-now-im-planting-to-make-amends/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elks surge to 5-1 record with 19-17 win over Lions, who lose Rourke to injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Edmonton Elks, who haven't made the playoffs since 2019, moved back into sole possession of first place in the West Division at 5-1.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/elks-surge-to-5-1-record-with-19-17-win-over-lions-who-lose-rourke-to-injury/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 06:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/elks-surge-to-5-1-record-with-19-17-win-over-lions-who-lose-rourke-to-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elks ride Blanchard’s leg to win over Lions 19-17]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vincent Blanchard kicked four field goals as the Edmonton Elks continued their stellar start to the CFL season, holding on for a 19-17 victory over the B.C. Lions on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/elks-ride-blanchards-leg-to-win-over-lions-19-17/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 06:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/elks-ride-blanchards-leg-to-win-over-lions-19-17/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elks ride Blanchard’s leg to win over Lions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vincent Blanchard kicked four field goals as the Edmonton Elks continued their stellar start to the CFL season, holding on for a 19-17 victory over the B.C. Lions on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/elks-ride-blanchards-leg-to-win-over-lions/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 06:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/elks-ride-blanchards-leg-to-win-over-lions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elks ride Blanchard’s leg, defence to win]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Edmonton Elks are showing signs they may have finally gotten their act together.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/elks-ride-blanchards-leg-defence-to-win/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 06:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/elks-ride-blanchards-leg-defence-to-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton storms have caused $230M in insured damages since May, IBC says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rob de Pruis, the national director of consumer and industry relations for the Insurance Bureau of Canada, says that in the months ofMay and June, severe weather in Edmonton has caused about $230 million in insured damages.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-storms-have-caused-230m-in-insured-damages-since-may-ibc-says/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 03:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-storms-have-caused-230m-in-insured-damages-since-may-ibc-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sudden death of baby boy under Edmonton police investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The sudden death of a baby boy Friday morning at a home on the northside is being investigated by the Edmonton Police Service.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/sudden-death-of-baby-boy-under-edmonton-police-investigation/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 02:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/sudden-death-of-baby-boy-under-edmonton-police-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Abducted Alberta children possibly in B.C.: RCMP]]></title><description><![CDATA[The case is connected to an Amber Alert that was issued on July 8 and then rescinded]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/abducted-alberta-children-possibly-in-bc-rcmp/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 02:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/abducted-alberta-children-possibly-in-bc-rcmp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tornado warning lifted for Yellowhead County, severe storm warnings still in place in parts of Alberta]]></title><description><![CDATA[A tornado warning was issued for part of Yellowhead County in central Alberta late Friday afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/tornado-warning-lifted-for-yellowhead-county-severe-storm-warnings-still-in-place-in-parts-of-alberta/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 02:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/tornado-warning-lifted-for-yellowhead-county-severe-storm-warnings-still-in-place-in-parts-of-alberta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tornado warning issued for part of Alberta’s Yellowhead County]]></title><description><![CDATA[A tornado warning was issued for part of Yellowhead County in central Alberta on Friday afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/tornado-warning-issued-for-part-of-albertas-yellowhead-county/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 02:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/tornado-warning-issued-for-part-of-albertas-yellowhead-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Accused Bishnoi gang member living in Alberta ordered deported]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Alberta man accused of working for the Lawrence Bishnoi gang has been ordered deported by the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/accused-bishnoi-gang-member-living-in-alberta-ordered-deported/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 01:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/accused-bishnoi-gang-member-living-in-alberta-ordered-deported/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFN calls on Ottawa, provinces to protect treaty rights in wake of Alberta separatism]]></title><description><![CDATA[First Nations chiefs from across Canada are calling on the federal and provincial governments to protect treaty rights from, what they say are, threats posed by Alberta separatism.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/afn-calls-on-ottawa-provinces-to-protect-treaty-rights-in-wake-of-alberta-separatism/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 01:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/afn-calls-on-ottawa-provinces-to-protect-treaty-rights-in-wake-of-alberta-separatism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From deficit to surplus? Alberta's bleak budget outlook 'changed dramatically' as oil prices rise]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta's financial outlook has taken a dramatic turn after the province previously forecasted a $9.4-billion shortfall. Surging oil prices could mean the province finishes the fiscal year in the black.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/from-deficit-to-surplus-albertas-bleak-budget-outlook-changed-dramatically-as-oil-prices-rise/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/from-deficit-to-surplus-albertas-bleak-budget-outlook-changed-dramatically-as-oil-prices-rise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 kids from northern Alberta still missing, mom and her partner wanted for abduction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lanakai Morrison, six, and his half-brother Karl Morrison, four, are believed to be somewhere in Western Canada with their mom Krista Morrison and her partner Daniel Ludwig.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/2-kids-from-northern-alberta-still-missing-mom-and-her-partner-wanted-for-abduction/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/2-kids-from-northern-alberta-still-missing-mom-and-her-partner-wanted-for-abduction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation surprised by trust fees levied by Jeff Rath, seeks to remove him as trustee]]></title><description><![CDATA[The chief of Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation says he learned only this week about millions of dollars in fees allegedly charged to the band&rsquo;s trust fund by lawyer Jeff Rath in 2023 and 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/sturgeon-lake-cree-nation-surprised-by-trust-fees-levied-by-jeff-rath-seeks-to-remove-him-as-trustee/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 23:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/sturgeon-lake-cree-nation-surprised-by-trust-fees-levied-by-jeff-rath-seeks-to-remove-him-as-trustee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stampeders, Alouettes clash in CFL rematch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cue the CFL season's second instalment of Philpot brotherly love shoved to the sidelines when the Calgary Stampeders host the Montreal Alouettes on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/stampeders-alouettes-clash-in-cfl-rematch/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 23:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/stampeders-alouettes-clash-in-cfl-rematch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Accused Bishnoi gang associate agrees to deportation order]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sahibjot Singh is the latest of dozens of Indian nationals to face deportation for their involvement in extortion gangs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/accused-bishnoi-gang-associate-agrees-to-deportation-order/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 22:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/accused-bishnoi-gang-associate-agrees-to-deportation-order/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tre Ford gets start for Ticats versus Argonauts]]></title><description><![CDATA[As a backup quarterback, Canadian Tre Ford is used to making do with mental reps during practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/tre-ford-gets-start-for-ticats-versus-argonauts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/tre-ford-gets-start-for-ticats-versus-argonauts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump threatens increased tariffs for wildfire smoke that has 'unnecessarily invaded' U.S.]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. President Donald Trump is adding his voice to the chorus of Republican politicians who are blaming Canada for wildfire smoke drifting across the border.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/trump-threatens-increased-tariffs-for-wildfire-smoke-that-has-unnecessarily-invaded-us/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 21:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/trump-threatens-increased-tariffs-for-wildfire-smoke-that-has-unnecessarily-invaded-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emergency relief fund created for laid off Telus World of Science workers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over 100 staff have been temporarily laid off at Edmonton's Telus World of Science after flooding has closed the building for months. As Nicole Healey explains, the centre and union have signed a letter of understanding to better support impacted staff.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/emergency-relief-fund-created-for-laid-off-telus-world-of-science-workers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/emergency-relief-fund-created-for-laid-off-telus-world-of-science-workers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nenshi seeks Calgary seat in next election as Estabrooks vies for Edmonton-Strathcona]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta NDP leader Naheed Nenshi says in the next election he'll seek a seat in Calgary, where he grew up and was mayor, instead of running for re-election in Edmonton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/nenshi-seeks-calgary-seat-in-next-election-as-estabrooks-vies-for-edmonton-strathcona/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 20:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/nenshi-seeks-calgary-seat-in-next-election-as-estabrooks-vies-for-edmonton-strathcona/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to watch the Commonwealth Games on CBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBC is the home of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, with daily coverage from July 23 through Aug. 2. CBC has television coverage of Glasgow 2026 every afternoon. The schedule changes daily, so check here for listings. The opening ceremony goes Thursday, July 23 at 2:30 pm ET.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/how-to-watch-the-commonwealth-games-on-cbc/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/how-to-watch-the-commonwealth-games-on-cbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scale of Calgary-wide search for missing 11-year-old boy 'very rare,' police say, as search enters 5th day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Calgary police continue to look for an 11-year-old autistic boy missing since Thursday, with hundreds of officers and volunteers dedicated to the massive search for Parker.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/scale-of-calgary-wide-search-for-missing-11-year-old-boy-very-rare-police-say-as-search-enters-5th-day/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/scale-of-calgary-wide-search-for-missing-11-year-old-boy-very-rare-police-say-as-search-enters-5th-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Convoy leader Pat King loses at appeal court, to be resentenced]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pat King, a key figure in the 2022 convoy protests, will be re-sentenced after the Ontario Court of Appeal sided with Crown prosecutors who argued his original punishment was too lenient.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/convoy-leader-pat-king-loses-at-appeal-court-to-be-resentenced/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/convoy-leader-pat-king-loses-at-appeal-court-to-be-resentenced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary police end ground search for missing 11-year-old]]></title><description><![CDATA[Calgary police say they are "refocusing" physical search efforts for 11-year old Parker, the autistic boy who went missing more than a week ago. Police search efforts will now be focused on specific information, such as tips, rather than the extensive ground searches that have been conducted since his disappearance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/calgary-police-end-ground-search-for-missing-11-year-old/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/calgary-police-end-ground-search-for-missing-11-year-old/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After nearly 2 weeks, Calgary police end ground search for missing boy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Calgary police say they are "refocusing" physical search efforts for 11-year old Parker, the autistic boy who went missing more than a week ago. Police search efforts will now be focused on specific information, such as tips, rather than the extensive ground searches that have been conducted since his disappearance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/after-nearly-2-weeks-calgary-police-end-ground-search-for-missing-boy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/after-nearly-2-weeks-calgary-police-end-ground-search-for-missing-boy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Edmonton's LRT expansion was predicted 17 years ago]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edmonton&rsquo;s Valley Line West is slated to finish in 2028. But how does the current system and its planned expansion compare to the city&rsquo;s 100-year vision from 2009?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/how-edmontons-lrt-expansion-was-predicted-17-years-ago/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/how-edmontons-lrt-expansion-was-predicted-17-years-ago/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Edmonton's LRT expansion was predicted 16 years ago]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edmonton&rsquo;s Valley Line West is slated to finish in 2028. But how does the current system and its planned expansion compare to the city&rsquo;s 100-year vision from 2009?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/how-edmontons-lrt-expansion-was-predicted-16-years-ago/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/how-edmontons-lrt-expansion-was-predicted-16-years-ago/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Construction resumes on McMurray Métis Cultural Centre after nearly four-year delay]]></title><description><![CDATA[What was once billed as a $22 million project will now cost up to $73 million to complete. Kelly Myers of McMurray M&eacute;tis says projected costs hit between $115 million to $125 million when construction stopped in October 2022.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/construction-resumes-on-mcmurray-mtis-cultural-centre-after-nearly-four-year-delay/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/construction-resumes-on-mcmurray-mtis-cultural-centre-after-nearly-four-year-delay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doctor, advocates in Lloydminster call on Alberta, Saskatchewan governments to publish report on health needs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Advocates and community leaders in Lloydminster are calling for the release of a report into the state of health care in the city, information they say is essential to address current service level gaps and to plan for future growth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/doctor-advocates-in-lloydminster-call-on-alberta-saskatchewan-governments-to-publish-report-on-health-needs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/doctor-advocates-in-lloydminster-call-on-alberta-saskatchewan-governments-to-publish-report-on-health-needs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump attacks U.S. election integrity, as Republicans face risk of midterm defeat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Near the start of his address to the nation Thursday night, U.S. President Donald Trump solemnly insisted that his aim was not to undermine confidence in the country's elections. He then did pretty much everything he could during his 27 minutes of airtime to make Americans believe the voting system in the world's oldest democracy is rigged.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/trump-attacks-us-election-integrity-as-republicans-face-risk-of-midterm-defeat/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/trump-attacks-us-election-integrity-as-republicans-face-risk-of-midterm-defeat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New York is pausing new hyperscale data centres. Could the same happen in Canada?]]></title><description><![CDATA[More companies are looking to Canada to build out hyperscale data centres meant to power AI, launching a debate over whether the facilities are a net benefit for the country. Here's a look at whether provinces and territories here are considering their own moratoriums.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/new-york-is-pausing-new-hyperscale-data-centres-could-the-same-happen-in-canada/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/new-york-is-pausing-new-hyperscale-data-centres-could-the-same-happen-in-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[El Ni&ntilde;o is here, and it&rsquo;s already looking like it could be 'mind-blowing']]></title><description><![CDATA[Temperatures in the El Ni&ntilde;o region in the Pacific Ocean are the warmest they've been on record at this time of year. And the peak is still months away.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/el-nintildeo-is-here-and-itrsquos-already-looking-like-it-could-be-mind-blowing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/el-nintildeo-is-here-and-itrsquos-already-looking-like-it-could-be-mind-blowing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi says he'll seek Calgary seat in next election]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi says he will seek a Calgary seat in next year's general election.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-ndp-leader-naheed-nenshi-says-hell-seek-calgary-seat-in-next-election/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 02:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-ndp-leader-naheed-nenshi-says-hell-seek-calgary-seat-in-next-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[West Edmonton seniors displaced by flooding at care home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forty-three seniors had to leave their basement units after they say rainwater came rushing through the windows at Villa Marguerite assisted living facility.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/west-edmonton-seniors-displaced-by-flooding-at-care-home/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 02:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/west-edmonton-seniors-displaced-by-flooding-at-care-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IBC estimates $230M in insured damage claimed from Edmonton storms]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Insurance Bureau of Canada says two storms have resulted in almost a quarter billion dollars' worth of insured damage in Edmonton and the surrounding communities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/ibc-estimates-230m-in-insured-damage-claimed-from-edmonton-storms/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 01:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/ibc-estimates-230m-in-insured-damage-claimed-from-edmonton-storms/</guid></item></channel></rss>