<?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>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 01:04:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA['Not out of the woods': Family rallies around soldier badly burned in CFB Wainwright fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Before he was airlifted to hospital and intubated, Sean Hiatt managed to call his mom and tell her he'd been injured in a training accident at CFB Wainwright. He was coherent at the time, according to his sister, and it gave the family hope. Now they're focused on his immediate care, and taking things 12 hours at a time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/not-out-of-the-woods-family-rallies-around-soldier-badly-burned-in-cfb-wainwright-fire/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 01:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/not-out-of-the-woods-family-rallies-around-soldier-badly-burned-in-cfb-wainwright-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Findings from fatal CFB Wainwright fire investigation will be made public, top commander says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's top general promises to publicly release findings into the Wainwright training fire that killed four soldiers and injured 39 others. But as three investigations get underway, military law experts warn the process may not establish fault, raising questions about accountability and whether grieving families will get the answers they deserve.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/findings-from-fatal-cfb-wainwright-fire-investigation-will-be-made-public-top-commander-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/findings-from-fatal-cfb-wainwright-fire-investigation-will-be-made-public-top-commander-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bombers can secure CFL playoff spot with victory]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Winnipeg Blue Bombers enter the final week of the CFL regular season controlling their playoff fate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/bombers-can-secure-cfl-playoff-spot-with-victory/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/bombers-can-secure-cfl-playoff-spot-with-victory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Track the results here for the Alberta referendum on each question]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta voters are heading to the polls Monday to cast their ballots in a historic referendum that asks, among its 10 questions, whether to hold a second referendum on separating.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/track-the-results-here-for-the-alberta-referendum-on-each-question/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/track-the-results-here-for-the-alberta-referendum-on-each-question/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live results: How Albertans voted on each referendum question]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta voters are heading to the polls Monday to cast their ballots in a historic referendum that asks, among its 10 questions, whether to hold a second referendum on separating.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/live-results-how-albertans-voted-on-each-referendum-question/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/live-results-how-albertans-voted-on-each-referendum-question/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some Alberta voting stations late to open for referendum day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elections Alberta confirmed that some stations were late to open on Monday, and that these stations will remain open later to ensure voters have enough time to cast a ballot in the province's referendum.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/some-alberta-voting-stations-late-to-open-for-referendum-day/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/some-alberta-voting-stations-late-to-open-for-referendum-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some Alberta referendum polling stations to stay open late after voting delay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elections Alberta confirmed that some stations were late to open on Monday, and that these stations will remain open later to ensure voters have enough time to cast a ballot in the province's referendum.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/some-alberta-referendum-polling-stations-to-stay-open-late-after-voting-delay/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/some-alberta-referendum-polling-stations-to-stay-open-late-after-voting-delay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta referendum results expected late after 106 polling stations slow to open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elections Alberta confirmed that some stations were late to open on Monday, and that these stations will remain open later to ensure voters have enough time to cast a ballot in the province's referendum.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-referendum-results-expected-late-after-106-polling-stations-slow-to-open/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-referendum-results-expected-late-after-106-polling-stations-slow-to-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brady Tkachuk leads NHL’s three stars of the week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Florida Panthers winger Brady Tkachuk, Edmonton Oilers centre Connor McDavid and Minnesota Wild winger Kirill Kaprizov have been named the NHL's three stars of the week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/brady-tkachuk-leads-nhls-three-stars-of-the-week/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/brady-tkachuk-leads-nhls-three-stars-of-the-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stellantis workers vote overwhelmingly in favour of strike mandate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unifor said Monday that 97.3 per cent of members who participated in a vote over the weekend are in favour of authorizing a strike if needed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/stellantis-workers-vote-overwhelmingly-in-favour-of-strike-mandate/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/stellantis-workers-vote-overwhelmingly-in-favour-of-strike-mandate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carney expected to speak in House of Commons on CFB Wainwright tragedy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four members of the military were killed when a nearby grass fire surged into a training area and overwhelmed soldiers at CFB Wainwright.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/carney-expected-to-speak-in-house-of-commons-on-cfb-wainwright-tragedy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/carney-expected-to-speak-in-house-of-commons-on-cfb-wainwright-tragedy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada ‘united in grief’ for CFB Wainwright fire victims, Carney says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four members of the military were killed when a nearby grass fire surged into a training area and overwhelmed soldiers at CFB Wainwright.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canada-united-in-grief-for-cfb-wainwright-fire-victims-carney-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canada-united-in-grief-for-cfb-wainwright-fire-victims-carney-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CFB Wainwright training ‘as real as it can be,’ says retired major-general]]></title><description><![CDATA[Training at CFB Wainwright in Alberta is &ldquo;as real as it can be&rdquo; to prepare soldiers for combat operations, says a retired Canadian Armed Forces major-general.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/cfb-wainwright-training-as-real-as-it-can-be-says-retired-major-general/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/cfb-wainwright-training-as-real-as-it-can-be-says-retired-major-general/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadians step up to give blood after fatal fire at Alberta military base]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some are rolling up their sleeves to give blood as the military town of Wainwright, Alta., mourns the four soldiers killed in a weekend training exercise gone fatally wrong.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canadians-step-up-to-give-blood-after-fatal-fire-at-alberta-military-base/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canadians-step-up-to-give-blood-after-fatal-fire-at-alberta-military-base/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta Referendum: Live results and how to vote]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Alberta referendum polls are open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., after which Global News will have in-depth results coverage and analysis online and on air.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-referendum-live-results-and-how-to-vote/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-referendum-live-results-and-how-to-vote/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It’s referendum day in Alberta. Here’s what you need to know]]></title><description><![CDATA[Albertans will cast their ballots in a historic referendum Monday, weighing in on 10 questions about the future of the province. Elections Alberta has a few suggestions to make the process as smooth as possible.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/its-referendum-day-in-alberta-heres-what-you-need-to-know/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/its-referendum-day-in-alberta-heres-what-you-need-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What we know so far about fast-moving fire that killed 4, injured dozens at CFB Wainwright]]></title><description><![CDATA[Details of the tragic fire that killed four and injured dozens at a Canadian Armed Forces base in Wainwright, Alta., on Saturday are still emerging as people mourn across the country. Officials say 39 people were injured and taken to hospital, including 19 in critical condition, following a grass fire that broke out while soldiers were training.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/what-we-know-so-far-about-fast-moving-fire-that-killed-4-injured-dozens-at-cfb-wainwright/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 03:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/what-we-know-so-far-about-fast-moving-fire-that-killed-4-injured-dozens-at-cfb-wainwright/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadians mourning after fire kills 4 service members at Wainwright military base]]></title><description><![CDATA[Details of the tragic fire that killed four and injured dozens at a Canadian Armed Forces base in Wainwright, Alta., on Saturday are still emerging as people mourn across the country. Officials say 39 people were injured and taken to hospital, including 19 in critical condition, following a grass fire that broke out while soldiers were training.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canadians-mourning-after-fire-kills-4-service-members-at-wainwright-military-base/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 03:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canadians-mourning-after-fire-kills-4-service-members-at-wainwright-military-base/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadians mourning after fire kills 4 service members at CFB Wainwright]]></title><description><![CDATA[Details of the tragic fire that killed four and injured dozens at a Canadian Armed Forces base in Wainwright, Alta., on Saturday are still emerging as people mourn across the country. Officials say 39 people were injured and taken to hospital, including 19 in critical condition, following a grass fire that broke out while soldiers were training.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canadians-mourning-after-fire-kills-4-service-members-at-cfb-wainwright/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 03:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canadians-mourning-after-fire-kills-4-service-members-at-cfb-wainwright/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We will remember': Tributes pour in for soldiers killed when fire engulfed training exercise]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tributes are pouring in from across the country for the four soldiers killed in a fiery incident at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright after they were identified Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/we-will-remember-tributes-pour-in-for-soldiers-killed-when-fire-engulfed-training-exercise/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 03:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/we-will-remember-tributes-pour-in-for-soldiers-killed-when-fire-engulfed-training-exercise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We will remember': Tributes pour in for soldiers killed in fiery incident at Alberta military base]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tributes are pouring in from across the country for the four soldiers killed in a fiery incident at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright after they were identified Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/we-will-remember-tributes-pour-in-for-soldiers-killed-in-fiery-incident-at-alberta-military-base-2/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 03:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/we-will-remember-tributes-pour-in-for-soldiers-killed-in-fiery-incident-at-alberta-military-base-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘We will remember’: Tributes pour in for soldiers killed in fiery incident at Alberta military base]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tributes are pouring in from across the country for the four soldiers killed in a fiery incident at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright after they were identified Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/we-will-remember-tributes-pour-in-for-soldiers-killed-in-fiery-incident-at-alberta-military-base/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 03:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/we-will-remember-tributes-pour-in-for-soldiers-killed-in-fiery-incident-at-alberta-military-base/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We will remember': Tributes pour in for soldiers killed during deadly fire at Alberta military base]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tributes are pouring in from across the country for the four soldiers killed in a fiery incident at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright after they were identified Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/we-will-remember-tributes-pour-in-for-soldiers-killed-during-deadly-fire-at-alberta-military-base/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 03:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/we-will-remember-tributes-pour-in-for-soldiers-killed-during-deadly-fire-at-alberta-military-base/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire risk was low before sudden wind shift sparked deadly base fire: CAF memo]]></title><description><![CDATA[An internal Canadian Armed Forces memo says the fire index was low for a scheduled live-ammunition training exercise Saturday at a base near Wainwright, Alberta, when an &ldquo;unexpected and sudden wind change&rdquo; sparked a runaway grass fire that killed four soldiers and seriously injured dozens more. &ldquo;During training, a grass fire ignited, and strong winds...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/fire-risk-was-low-before-sudden-wind-shift-sparked-deadly-base-fire-caf-memo/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 02:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/fire-risk-was-low-before-sudden-wind-shift-sparked-deadly-base-fire-caf-memo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[4 killed in CFB Wainwright fire identified as dozens remain in hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four members died in the incident at CFB Wainwright, with Alberta's premier saying more than three dozen have been injured and are in hospital.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/4-killed-in-cfb-wainwright-fire-identified-as-dozens-remain-in-hospital/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 01:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/4-killed-in-cfb-wainwright-fire-identified-as-dozens-remain-in-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta’s referendum sees 1.3M votes cast in advance polls: elections body]]></title><description><![CDATA[A recent Ipsos poll conducted exclusively for Global News found seven in 10 Albertans plan to vote for Alberta to stay a province of Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/albertas-referendum-sees-13m-votes-cast-in-advance-polls-elections-body/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 00:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/albertas-referendum-sees-13m-votes-cast-in-advance-polls-elections-body/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1.3M votes cast in referendum advance polls: Elections Alberta]]></title><description><![CDATA[A recent Ipsos poll conducted exclusively for Global News found seven in 10 Albertans plan to vote for Alberta to stay a province of Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/13m-votes-cast-in-referendum-advance-polls-elections-alberta/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 00:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/13m-votes-cast-in-referendum-advance-polls-elections-alberta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Liberals and Conservatives urge 'decisive' Alberta referendum vote to remain in Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[With Alberta's referendum vote on Monday, federal Liberals and Conservatives are on the same page, each hoping to put to bed any question of the province's place in Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/liberals-and-conservatives-urge-decisive-alberta-referendum-vote-to-remain-in-canada/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 23:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/liberals-and-conservatives-urge-decisive-alberta-referendum-vote-to-remain-in-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CFB Wainwright: Latest on deadly explosion, fire at Alberta military base]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest updates on the deadly fire and explosion at CFB Wainwright, which left several soldiers dead and dozens more injured.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/cfb-wainwright-latest-on-deadly-explosion-fire-at-alberta-military-base/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 22:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/cfb-wainwright-latest-on-deadly-explosion-fire-at-alberta-military-base/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire at CFB Wainwright wasn’t a concern — until a rapid ‘uncommon’ shift in wind]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four men based at the Edmonton Garrison died in the training exercise at CFB Wainwright and more than three dozen were sent to hospital &mdash; 19 of whom are clinging to life.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/fire-at-cfb-wainwright-wasnt-a-concern-until-a-rapid-uncommon-shift-in-wind/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 19:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/fire-at-cfb-wainwright-wasnt-a-concern-until-a-rapid-uncommon-shift-in-wind/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CFB Wainwright fire: What we know and don’t know so far]]></title><description><![CDATA[At least seven people have been killed and dozens more are injured, while a fire remains held south of the town of Wainwright.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/cfb-wainwright-fire-what-we-know-and-dont-know-so-far/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 19:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/cfb-wainwright-fire-what-we-know-and-dont-know-so-far/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CFB Wainwright fire sparked by live training exercise, causes explosion: sources]]></title><description><![CDATA[At least seven people have been killed and dozens more are injured, while a fire remains held south of the town of Wainwright.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/cfb-wainwright-fire-sparked-by-live-training-exercise-causes-explosion-sources/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 19:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/cfb-wainwright-fire-sparked-by-live-training-exercise-causes-explosion-sources/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[King Charles expresses sympathy as Canadians mourn CFB Wainwright disaster victims]]></title><description><![CDATA['We send our special thoughts and prayers to the people of Alberta, and to the Canadian Armed Forces and their families,' King Charles and his wife Camilla said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/king-charles-expresses-sympathy-as-canadians-mourn-cfb-wainwright-disaster-victims/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 16:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/king-charles-expresses-sympathy-as-canadians-mourn-cfb-wainwright-disaster-victims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadians react to CFB Wainwright explosion and fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Work is still underway to maintain control of the fire and offers of condolences continue to pour in with dozens injured and at least seven dead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canadians-react-to-cfb-wainwright-explosion-and-fire/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 16:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canadians-react-to-cfb-wainwright-explosion-and-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Immigration referendum questions leave Alberta's agri-food sector on edge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta farm producers &mdash; and the temporary foreign workers they rely on &mdash; are keeping a close eye on Monday's provincial referendum, as several ballot questions could significantly impact their operations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/immigration-referendum-questions-leave-albertas-agri-food-sector-on-edge/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/immigration-referendum-questions-leave-albertas-agri-food-sector-on-edge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Nations prepare to Rock the Vote in referendum]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ermineskin Cree Nation and Siksika Nation hosted information sessions for their community members for the referendum vote in Alberta on Oct. 19. Many say they are voting to protect treaties.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/first-nations-prepare-to-rock-the-vote-in-referendum/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/first-nations-prepare-to-rock-the-vote-in-referendum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[COMMENTARY: On immigration, Danielle Smith is closer to Canadians than Mark Carney]]></title><description><![CDATA[A national debate on immigration will likely follow, especially if the Alberta referendum delivers majority support for some of these policy proposals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/commentary-on-immigration-danielle-smith-is-closer-to-canadians-than-mark-carney/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/commentary-on-immigration-danielle-smith-is-closer-to-canadians-than-mark-carney/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta separation referendum ‘not very likely’ new poll shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[Less than one quarter of Albertans support a separation vote, but support for the other nine questions on Monday&rsquo;s referendum ballot continues to grow, a new survey shows.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-separation-referendum-not-very-likely-new-poll-shows/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-separation-referendum-not-very-likely-new-poll-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions seek momentum for CFL’s West semifinal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The B.C. Lions conclude their CFL regular season against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, but their playoff path is set as host of the West Division semifinal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/lions-seek-momentum-for-cfls-west-semifinal/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 11:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/lions-seek-momentum-for-cfls-west-semifinal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Save-On-Foods loyalty program members had personal information accessed in cybersecurity breach]]></title><description><![CDATA[A major Canadian supermarket chain has notified customers in its loyalty program that their personal information was accessed during a cybersecurity breach. The chain says it discovered the activity on one of its servers, which was "quickly contained" before launching an investigation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/save-on-foods-loyalty-program-members-had-personal-information-accessed-in-cybersecurity-breach/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 07:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/save-on-foods-loyalty-program-members-had-personal-information-accessed-in-cybersecurity-breach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stampeders win and await playoff fate]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Calgary Stampeders didn't know if they were done for the year after their regular-season finale in the CFL.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/stampeders-win-and-await-playoff-fate/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 04:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/stampeders-win-and-await-playoff-fate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stampeders stay in playoff hunt, beat Lions 32-13]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Calgary Stampeders avoided elimination from playoff contention Saturday, but must rely on a division rival to extend their CFL season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/stampeders-stay-in-playoff-hunt-beat-lions-32-13/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 04:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/stampeders-stay-in-playoff-hunt-beat-lions-32-13/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strong winds spread 'large fire' near Wainwright, Alta., military base, municipality says]]></title><description><![CDATA[A large fire originating on a Canadian Forces Base in east-central Alberta has spread rapidly due to Saturday's strong winds, according to the Municipal District of Wainwright.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/strong-winds-spread-large-fire-near-wainwright-alta-military-base-municipality-says/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 03:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/strong-winds-spread-large-fire-near-wainwright-alta-military-base-municipality-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Premier Smith says 'significant and tragic fire' affecting personnel at CFB Wainwright]]></title><description><![CDATA[A large fire originating on a Canadian Forces Base in east-central Alberta has spread rapidly due to Saturday's strong winds, according to the Municipal District of Wainwright.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/premier-smith-says-significant-and-tragic-fire-affecting-personnel-at-cfb-wainwright/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 03:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/premier-smith-says-significant-and-tragic-fire-affecting-personnel-at-cfb-wainwright/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fatalities, injuries reported after incident at Alberta Canadian Forces base: Defence minister]]></title><description><![CDATA[Federal Defence Minister David McGuinty says deaths and injuries have occurred after &ldquo;tragic events&rdquo; at a Canadian Forces base in east-central Alberta on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/fatalities-injuries-reported-after-incident-at-alberta-canadian-forces-base-defence-minister/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 03:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/fatalities-injuries-reported-after-incident-at-alberta-canadian-forces-base-defence-minister/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carney says 'serious incident' led to major fire at Alberta military base]]></title><description><![CDATA[A large fire originating on a Canadian Forces Base in east-central Alberta has spread rapidly due to Saturday's strong winds, according to the Municipal District of Wainwright.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/carney-says-serious-incident-led-to-major-fire-at-alberta-military-base/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 03:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/carney-says-serious-incident-led-to-major-fire-at-alberta-military-base/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carney says 'serious incident' at Alberta military base led to major fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[A large fire originating on a Canadian Forces Base in east-central Alberta has spread rapidly due to Saturday's strong winds, according to the Municipal District of Wainwright.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/carney-says-serious-incident-at-alberta-military-base-led-to-major-fire/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 03:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/carney-says-serious-incident-at-alberta-military-base-led-to-major-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Significant casualties’ after fire breaks out at CFB Wainwright, MP says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Acute Care Alberta says Emergency Health Services are on the scene providing care and transport related to the incident at CFB Wainwright.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/significant-casualties-after-fire-breaks-out-at-cfb-wainwright-mp-says/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 03:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/significant-casualties-after-fire-breaks-out-at-cfb-wainwright-mp-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Significant and tragic’ fire breaks out at CFB Wainwright]]></title><description><![CDATA[Acute Care Alberta says Emergency Health Services are on the scene providing care and transport related to the incident at CFB Wainwright.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/significant-and-tragic-fire-breaks-out-at-cfb-wainwright/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 03:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/significant-and-tragic-fire-breaks-out-at-cfb-wainwright/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deaths and injuries reported after fire breaks out at CFB Wainwright]]></title><description><![CDATA[Acute Care Alberta says Emergency Health Services are on the scene providing care and transport related to the incident at CFB Wainwright.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/deaths-and-injuries-reported-after-fire-breaks-out-at-cfb-wainwright/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 03:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/deaths-and-injuries-reported-after-fire-breaks-out-at-cfb-wainwright/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deadly explosion and fire at CFB Wainwright leads to ‘significant casualties’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Acute Care Alberta said EMS crews were on the scene providing care and transports related to the emergency at CFB Wainwright, located southeast of Edmonton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/deadly-explosion-and-fire-at-cfb-wainwright-leads-to-significant-casualties/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 03:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/deadly-explosion-and-fire-at-cfb-wainwright-leads-to-significant-casualties/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[At least 7 dead, dozens injured in explosion and fire at CFB Wainwright: Sources]]></title><description><![CDATA[At least seven people are dead and dozens more left injured from an explosion and fire at the Canadian Forces Base Wainwright, according to multiple military sources.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/at-least-7-dead-dozens-injured-in-explosion-and-fire-at-cfb-wainwright-sources/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 03:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/at-least-7-dead-dozens-injured-in-explosion-and-fire-at-cfb-wainwright-sources/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[7 dead, dozens injured in explosion and fire at CFB Wainwright]]></title><description><![CDATA[At least seven people are dead and dozens more left injured from an explosion and fire at the Canadian Forces Base Wainwright, according to multiple military sources.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/7-dead-dozens-injured-in-explosion-and-fire-at-cfb-wainwright/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 03:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/7-dead-dozens-injured-in-explosion-and-fire-at-cfb-wainwright/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weather alert issued as gusts up to 100 km/h expected in parts of central, southern Alberta Saturday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Environment Canada issued a wind warning Saturday for parts of central, eastern and southern Alberta, with gusts expected to reaching up to 100 km/h in some areas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/weather-alert-issued-as-gusts-up-to-100-kmh-expected-in-parts-of-central-southern-alberta-saturday/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 23:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/weather-alert-issued-as-gusts-up-to-100-kmh-expected-in-parts-of-central-southern-alberta-saturday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Expert says bus model involved in deadly Calgary crash considered ‘extremely safe’]]></title><description><![CDATA[A chain-reaction crash happened when a transit bus hit several vehicles before rear-ending a parked bus, igniting an explosion that left three dead and more than a dozen injured.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/expert-says-bus-model-involved-in-deadly-calgary-crash-considered-extremely-safe/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 23:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/expert-says-bus-model-involved-in-deadly-calgary-crash-considered-extremely-safe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two RCMP officers charged after N.W.T. man died in police custody in 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Alberta RCMP says the two Yellowknife officers face charges of criminal negligence causing death and failing to provide the necessities of life.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/two-rcmp-officers-charged-after-nwt-man-died-in-police-custody-in-2025/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 23:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/two-rcmp-officers-charged-after-nwt-man-died-in-police-custody-in-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do Alberta’s temporary residents pay little tax, reap lots of benefits? We asked economists]]></title><description><![CDATA[The province has been sharing a lot of big dollar figures in the lead-up to the Oct. 19 referendum &mdash; many of them supporting the claim that temporary residents pay little in taxes compared to what they get out of provincially funded public and social services.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/do-albertas-temporary-residents-pay-little-tax-reap-lots-of-benefits-we-asked-economists/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/do-albertas-temporary-residents-pay-little-tax-reap-lots-of-benefits-we-asked-economists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton Elks clinch home field for CFL West final after Friday win]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Edmonton Elks will officially host this year's CFL West final. Cody Fajardo ran for two touchdowns and passed for two more as Edmonton rallied to a 35-27 victory over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-elks-clinch-home-field-for-cfl-west-final-after-friday-win/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 16:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-elks-clinch-home-field-for-cfl-west-final-after-friday-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta referendum expected to bring finality, but also more questions on separation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Polls suggest a majority of Albertans will mark an X to stay in Confederation, and Premier Danielle Smith has said if that&rsquo;s so, she expects everyone to accept it and move on.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-referendum-expected-to-bring-finality-but-also-more-questions-on-separation/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 16:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-referendum-expected-to-bring-finality-but-also-more-questions-on-separation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pro-independence rally outside Alberta's legislature building set for Saturday]]></title><description><![CDATA[A pro-independence group is set to hold a rally at the Alberta legislature in Edmonton Saturday afternoon, less than 48 hours before referendum day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/pro-independence-rally-outside-albertas-legislature-building-set-for-saturday/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/pro-independence-rally-outside-albertas-legislature-building-set-for-saturday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Independence supporters rally outside Alberta's legislature Saturday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pro-independence supporters gathered at the Alberta legislature in Edmonton Saturday afternoon, less than 48 hours before referendum day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/independence-supporters-rally-outside-albertas-legislature-saturday/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/independence-supporters-rally-outside-albertas-legislature-saturday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Canada’s fractured immigration consensus is starting to show up at ballot boxes]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's no secret the long-held Canadian consensus on immigration has fractured &mdash; pulled apart by a rapid increase in new arrivals post-pandemic and growing affordability challenges.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/how-canadas-fractured-immigration-consensus-is-starting-to-show-up-at-ballot-boxes/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 15:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/how-canadas-fractured-immigration-consensus-is-starting-to-show-up-at-ballot-boxes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From &lsquo;killing the golden goose&rsquo; to better than ever: Has Alberta's relationship with Ottawa changed?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta Premier Danielle Smith once said Ottawa "couldn't help" but be fixated on "punishing" the energy sector. Now, she says Canada is working better than it ever has. So what changed? And will it stick?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/from-lsquokilling-the-golden-goosersquo-to-better-than-ever-has-albertas-relationship-with-ottawa-changed/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/from-lsquokilling-the-golden-goosersquo-to-better-than-ever-has-albertas-relationship-with-ottawa-changed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fort Chipewyan leaders criticize Elections Alberta over advance voting delays for referendum]]></title><description><![CDATA[Indigenous leaders in Fort Chipewyan, Alta., are accusing Elections Alberta of being poorly prepared to run advance voting polls in the isolated northern hamlet for this month&rsquo;s provincial referendum.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/fort-chipewyan-leaders-criticize-elections-alberta-over-advance-voting-delays-for-referendum/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 07:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/fort-chipewyan-leaders-criticize-elections-alberta-over-advance-voting-delays-for-referendum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elks clinch home field for CFL West playoffs with win over Blue Bombers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Edmonton Elks will officially host this year's CFL West final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/elks-clinch-home-field-for-cfl-west-playoffs-with-win-over-blue-bombers/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 07:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/elks-clinch-home-field-for-cfl-west-playoffs-with-win-over-blue-bombers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elks clinch home field for CFL West playoffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Edmonton Elks will officially host this year's CFL West final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/elks-clinch-home-field-for-cfl-west-playoffs/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 07:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/elks-clinch-home-field-for-cfl-west-playoffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton Elks to host CFL West final]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Edmonton Elks will host the CFL West final for the first time in more than a decade.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-elks-to-host-cfl-west-final/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 07:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-elks-to-host-cfl-west-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Questions linger over Edmonton infill after special city council meeting]]></title><description><![CDATA[A special city council meeting was held Friday in response to the province's order for Edmonton to change its residential infill zoning bylaw.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/questions-linger-over-edmonton-infill-after-special-city-council-meeting/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 02:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/questions-linger-over-edmonton-infill-after-special-city-council-meeting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More support coming to Alberta jails to connect released inmates with supports on the outside]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Alberta government is expanding a program to address concerns about inmate drop-offs in Edmonton's Chinatown. This comes after videos surfaced last month showing two recent, separate incidents of correctional vans releasing people from jail into the community.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/more-support-coming-to-alberta-jails-to-connect-released-inmates-with-supports-on-the-outside/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 02:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/more-support-coming-to-alberta-jails-to-connect-released-inmates-with-supports-on-the-outside/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man dead after reported shooting outside Edmonton trades school]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edmonton police are investigating a shooting in the parking lot of a trades school in the city's northwest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/man-dead-after-reported-shooting-outside-edmonton-trades-school/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 01:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/man-dead-after-reported-shooting-outside-edmonton-trades-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta infill order expected to have significant impact on development activity in Edmonton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edmonton city councillors are learning more about how the provincial government&rsquo;s infill directive could slow the growth of some types of housing and delay work on other infill-related initiatives, but they won&rsquo;t know the order&rsquo;s full effects until the province provides specifics in writing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-infill-order-expected-to-have-significant-impact-on-development-activity-in-edmonton/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 01:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-infill-order-expected-to-have-significant-impact-on-development-activity-in-edmonton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stampeders face Lions with playoff hopes on line]]></title><description><![CDATA[With their CFL playoff fate out of their hands, the Calgary Stampeders can only try to beat the surging B.C. Lions in their regular-season finale and see where they land.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/stampeders-face-lions-with-playoff-hopes-on-line/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 00:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/stampeders-face-lions-with-playoff-hopes-on-line/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cause of fiery Calgary bus crash that killed 3 passengers, injured 16 under investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Calgary police are working to determine the cause of a fiery city bus crash that killed three passengers and injured 16 others, including a police officer who helped save a child.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/cause-of-fiery-calgary-bus-crash-that-killed-3-passengers-injured-16-under-investigation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 23:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/cause-of-fiery-calgary-bus-crash-that-killed-3-passengers-injured-16-under-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As Alberta referendum nears, seeds to dispute results planted online: report]]></title><description><![CDATA[McGill&rsquo;s Media Ecosystem Observatory has been keeping tabs on the occasionally fraught online discourse surrounding the Alberta referendum.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/as-alberta-referendum-nears-seeds-to-dispute-results-planted-online-report/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/as-alberta-referendum-nears-seeds-to-dispute-results-planted-online-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poilievre urges Albertans to embrace Canada: 'We don&rsquo;t take our ball and go home']]></title><description><![CDATA[Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and Prime Minister Mark Carney are in the province ahead of the Oct. 19 referendum, making last-ditch appeals to Albertans to vote to stay in Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/poilievre-urges-albertans-to-embrace-canada-we-donrsquot-take-our-ball-and-go-home/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/poilievre-urges-albertans-to-embrace-canada-we-donrsquot-take-our-ball-and-go-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poilievre urges Albertans not to 'quit' on Canada ahead of separation vote]]></title><description><![CDATA[Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and Prime Minister Mark Carney are in the province ahead of the Oct. 19 referendum, making last-ditch appeals to Albertans to vote to stay in Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/poilievre-urges-albertans-not-to-quit-on-canada-ahead-of-separation-vote/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/poilievre-urges-albertans-not-to-quit-on-canada-ahead-of-separation-vote/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Body of P.E.I. man recovered months after fatal accident at Alberta oilsands site]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kenneth Joseph MacAulay, 66, of Souris, P.E.I., was working at Suncor Energy&rsquo;s Fort Hills operation on Jan. 13, 2026, when the heavy equipment he was operating sank into the muskeg. The cause of the accident is still being investigated by the province.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/body-of-pei-man-recovered-months-after-fatal-accident-at-alberta-oilsands-site/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/body-of-pei-man-recovered-months-after-fatal-accident-at-alberta-oilsands-site/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police scenes in west Edmonton, Parkland County after reported shooting at college]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edmonton police are investigating the deadly incident at a trades college in the city&rsquo;s northwest end that may also linked to a RCMP scene in Parkland County.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/police-scenes-in-west-edmonton-parkland-county-after-reported-shooting-at-college/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/police-scenes-in-west-edmonton-parkland-county-after-reported-shooting-at-college/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police scenes in west Edmonton, Parkland County after deadly college shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edmonton police are investigating a deadly shooting at a trades college in the city&rsquo;s northwest end that may also linked to a RCMP scene in Parkland County.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/police-scenes-in-west-edmonton-parkland-county-after-deadly-college-shooting/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/police-scenes-in-west-edmonton-parkland-county-after-deadly-college-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['The stakes are high': Carney urges Albertans to vote to stay in Canada at Edmonton rally]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Mark Carney urged Albertans to vote to stay in Canada in a provincial referendum during a speech he gave at Edmonton's Expo Centre on Friday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/the-stakes-are-high-carney-urges-albertans-to-vote-to-stay-in-canada-at-edmonton-rally/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/the-stakes-are-high-carney-urges-albertans-to-vote-to-stay-in-canada-at-edmonton-rally/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smith, Carney pitch unity ahead of Alberta referendum]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta and Canada don't agree on everything, but they're on the same page when it comes to staying in Confederation, Premier Danielle Smith told a crowd at a Red Deer rally Friday, where Prime Minister Mark Carney echoed her pitch for unity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/smith-carney-pitch-unity-ahead-of-alberta-referendum/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/smith-carney-pitch-unity-ahead-of-alberta-referendum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prime minister to speak at pro-Confederation rally in Edmonton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Mark Carney will speak at Edmonton's Expo Centre on Friday night to urge Albertans to vote to stay in Canada in a provincial referendum.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/prime-minister-to-speak-at-pro-confederation-rally-in-edmonton/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/prime-minister-to-speak-at-pro-confederation-rally-in-edmonton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prime minister speaks at pro-Confederation rally in Edmonton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Mark Carney is speaking at Edmonton's Expo Centre on Friday night to urge Albertans to vote to stay in Canada in a provincial referendum.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/prime-minister-speaks-at-pro-confederation-rally-in-edmonton/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/prime-minister-speaks-at-pro-confederation-rally-in-edmonton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carney wraps up pro-Canada barnstorming tour in hometown of Edmonton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Mark Carney, standing with Alberta's premier and other politicians, channelled author Charles Dickens in saying the referendum comes at the best and worst of times.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/carney-wraps-up-pro-canada-barnstorming-tour-in-hometown-of-edmonton/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/carney-wraps-up-pro-canada-barnstorming-tour-in-hometown-of-edmonton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carney and Smith link up to pitch pro-Canada vote ahead of Alberta referendum]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Mark Carney, standing with Alberta's premier and other politicians, channelled author Charles Dickens in saying the referendum comes at the best and worst of times.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/carney-and-smith-link-up-to-pitch-pro-canada-vote-ahead-of-alberta-referendum/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/carney-and-smith-link-up-to-pitch-pro-canada-vote-ahead-of-alberta-referendum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pierre Poilievre urges Albertans not to ‘quit’ on Canada ahead of separation vote]]></title><description><![CDATA[Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he understands the disillusionment with the state of affairs in Canada, but quitting is the easy way out and Albertans are not quitters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/pierre-poilievre-urges-albertans-not-to-quit-on-canada-ahead-of-separation-vote/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/pierre-poilievre-urges-albertans-not-to-quit-on-canada-ahead-of-separation-vote/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Albertans are not quitters’: Poilievre pushes referendum vote to stay in Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he understands the disillusionment with the state of affairs in Canada, but quitting is the easy way out and Albertans are not quitters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/albertans-are-not-quitters-poilievre-pushes-referendum-vote-to-stay-in-canada/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/albertans-are-not-quitters-poilievre-pushes-referendum-vote-to-stay-in-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta removes habitat protections for endangered greater sage grouse to support industrial development]]></title><description><![CDATA[Habitat protections for one of Canada's most imperiled animals have been quietly removed by the Alberta government. Through amendments to the Public Lands Act in July, the province eliminated protections for greater sage grouse in designated protection and recovery zones. That same month, helium extraction company Thor Resources had a site approved within the bird's habitat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-removes-habitat-protections-for-endangered-greater-sage-grouse-to-support-industrial-development/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-removes-habitat-protections-for-endangered-greater-sage-grouse-to-support-industrial-development/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta's former elections chief calls mail-in ballot rule a barrier]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta's former top election official says he has effectively lost his right to vote in the province's upcoming separation referendum because Elections Alberta won't allow mail-in ballots to be dropped off.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/albertas-former-elections-chief-calls-mail-in-ballot-rule-a-barrier/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/albertas-former-elections-chief-calls-mail-in-ballot-rule-a-barrier/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[She wants Alberta to stay in Canada. Her mom is voting for separation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Katrina, who grew up in Nanton and now lives in Calgary, is a proponent of Alberta remaining in Canada. The majority of her family, including her mother Gabriele, is voting for a second, binding referendum on independence to be held.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/she-wants-alberta-to-stay-in-canada-her-mom-is-voting-for-separation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/she-wants-alberta-to-stay-in-canada-her-mom-is-voting-for-separation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta separatism question puts strain, tension on relationships]]></title><description><![CDATA[Katrina, who grew up in Nanton and now lives in Calgary, is a proponent of Alberta remaining in Canada. The majority of her family, including her mother Gabriele, is voting for a second, binding referendum on independence to be held.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-separatism-question-puts-strain-tension-on-relationships/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-separatism-question-puts-strain-tension-on-relationships/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Albertans need to know about voting in the referendum]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get familiar with the ballot questions ahead of time, which are on the Elections Alberta website. Officials say it will help avoid confusion and delays.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/what-albertans-need-to-know-about-voting-in-the-referendum/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/what-albertans-need-to-know-about-voting-in-the-referendum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fort McMurray mom in administrative limbo as mould in neighbouring condo left unrepaired]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carla Sheppard moved her children back into her Fort McMurray condo in mid-September, despite her fear that they could be exposed to mould from the neighbouring unit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/fort-mcmurray-mom-in-administrative-limbo-as-mould-in-neighbouring-condo-left-unrepaired/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/fort-mcmurray-mom-in-administrative-limbo-as-mould-in-neighbouring-condo-left-unrepaired/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wording of referendum questions leading to major confusion, say community groups]]></title><description><![CDATA[Communities across Alberta say they are racing to have information about the referendum translated and understood by potential voters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/wording-of-referendum-questions-leading-to-major-confusion-say-community-groups/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/wording-of-referendum-questions-leading-to-major-confusion-say-community-groups/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Danielle Smith has said no to a second referendum. But that decision might not be hers to make]]></title><description><![CDATA[The premier's pledge raises questions about the fate of the original citizen&rsquo;s initiative petition &mdash; still mired in litigation &mdash; that called for the vote in the first place.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/danielle-smith-has-said-no-to-a-second-referendum-but-that-decision-might-not-be-hers-to-make/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/danielle-smith-has-said-no-to-a-second-referendum-but-that-decision-might-not-be-hers-to-make/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Campaigns enter homestretch ahead of Alberta referendum Monday]]></title><description><![CDATA[After months of door-knocking, sign-raising and online debating, campaigns will make a final push to get out the vote in the Oct. 19 Alberta referendum.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/campaigns-enter-homestretch-ahead-of-alberta-referendum-monday/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/campaigns-enter-homestretch-ahead-of-alberta-referendum-monday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quebec sovereigntists see fundamental rift with Alberta separatists]]></title><description><![CDATA[With just days before Alberta&rsquo;s vote on an independence referendum, longtime Quebec sovereigntists are distancing themselves from the western province's separatists.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/quebec-sovereigntists-see-fundamental-rift-with-alberta-separatists/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/quebec-sovereigntists-see-fundamental-rift-with-alberta-separatists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mammoth push past previous struggles vs. Oilers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Utah Mammoth have not had much success against Edmonton in their brief existence.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/mammoth-push-past-previous-struggles-vs-oilers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/mammoth-push-past-previous-struggles-vs-oilers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Keller, Mammoth halt Oilers’ streak in 4-2 win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clayton Keller scored a pair of goals as the Utah Mammoth emerged with a 4-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/keller-mammoth-halt-oilers-streak-in-4-2-win/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/keller-mammoth-halt-oilers-streak-in-4-2-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta NDP proposes 3-part plan over custody releases in Edmonton’s Chinatown]]></title><description><![CDATA[The provincial government says it is already taking steps to better connect people leaving custody with housing and other supports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-ndp-proposes-3-part-plan-over-custody-releases-in-edmontons-chinatown/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-ndp-proposes-3-part-plan-over-custody-releases-in-edmontons-chinatown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Vote like Canada depends on it’: Carney tells Alberta referendum rally]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carney spoke at a Forever Canadian rally ahead of Monday's referendum on the whether the province should stay in Confederation or hold a second, binding referendum on separation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/vote-like-canada-depends-on-it-carney-tells-alberta-referendum-rally/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 04:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/vote-like-canada-depends-on-it-carney-tells-alberta-referendum-rally/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young father killed when motorcycle crashes into Edmonton bus shelter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anjrel Standinghorn-Morin, his longtime girlfriend, Alicia, and their 10-month-old son were waiting for a bus in north Edmonton when a motorcycle lost control and hit the shelter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/young-father-killed-when-motorcycle-crashes-into-edmonton-bus-shelter/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/young-father-killed-when-motorcycle-crashes-into-edmonton-bus-shelter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City councillor says Edmonton should consider how to regulate data centres]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edmonton city councillors have questions about how data centres could impact our city. Ward M&eacute;tis Coun. Ashley Salvador intends to deliver a motion later this month looking at the city's options around regulations for large-scale data centres.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/city-councillor-says-edmonton-should-consider-how-to-regulate-data-centres/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/city-councillor-says-edmonton-should-consider-how-to-regulate-data-centres/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 dead, at least 16 injured in fiery chain-reaction crash involving 2 Calgary transit busses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three people are dead and at least 16 others were injured in a fiery collision involving eight vehicles, including two City of Calgary busses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/3-dead-at-least-16-injured-in-fiery-chain-reaction-crash-involving-2-calgary-transit-busses/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/3-dead-at-least-16-injured-in-fiery-chain-reaction-crash-involving-2-calgary-transit-busses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 dead, at least 10 injured in fiery chain-reaction crash involving 2 Calgary transit busses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three people are dead and at least 10 others were injured in northeast Calgary, where two transit busses appeared to have been involved in a collision and caught fire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/3-dead-at-least-10-injured-in-fiery-chain-reaction-crash-involving-2-calgary-transit-busses/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/3-dead-at-least-10-injured-in-fiery-chain-reaction-crash-involving-2-calgary-transit-busses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 dead, at least 10 injured in Calgary transit bus fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three people are dead and at least 10 others were injured in northeast Calgary, where two transit busses appeared to have been involved in a collision and caught fire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/3-dead-at-least-10-injured-in-calgary-transit-bus-fire/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/3-dead-at-least-10-injured-in-calgary-transit-bus-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fact Check: Elections Alberta restricts referendum scrutineers due to limited space]]></title><description><![CDATA[Political scientist Lori Williams said thedecision reflects the challenges Elections Alberta faces when overseeing a provincewide referendum with such high stakes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/fact-check-elections-alberta-restricts-referendum-scrutineers-due-to-limited-space/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/fact-check-elections-alberta-restricts-referendum-scrutineers-due-to-limited-space/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mail-in ballot delivery rules posing barriers: Alberta’s former top election official]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta's former top election official says there's a clause that would permit in-person mail deliveries, but the current chief electoral officer is refusing to use that power.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/mail-in-ballot-delivery-rules-posing-barriers-albertas-former-top-election-official/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/mail-in-ballot-delivery-rules-posing-barriers-albertas-former-top-election-official/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police respond to fatal bus fire in northeast Calgary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Calgary police responded to a fire involving a bus in Calgary&rsquo;s northeast Saddle Ridge neighbourhood on Thursday. The Calgary Fire Department confirmed one person was declared dead at the scene.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/police-respond-to-fatal-bus-fire-in-northeast-calgary/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/police-respond-to-fatal-bus-fire-in-northeast-calgary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 dead, several injured after fiery bus crash in Calgary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three people are dead and 16 others were either injured or otherwise part of a collision involving a city bus in Calgary's Saddle Ridge neighbourhood on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/3-dead-several-injured-after-fiery-bus-crash-in-calgary/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/3-dead-several-injured-after-fiery-bus-crash-in-calgary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 dead, several injured after bus fire in Calgary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police responded to a fire involving a City of Calgary bus early Thursday afternoon in the Saddle Ridge neighbourhood.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/3-dead-several-injured-after-bus-fire-in-calgary/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/3-dead-several-injured-after-bus-fire-in-calgary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warm welcome for Carney in Calgary as Alberta hurtles toward referendum vote]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Carney and other politicians are converging on Alberta to rally and to urge pro-Canada voters to make sure to mark their ballots on referendum day Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/warm-welcome-for-carney-in-calgary-as-alberta-hurtles-toward-referendum-vote/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/warm-welcome-for-carney-in-calgary-as-alberta-hurtles-toward-referendum-vote/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carney says Albertans should vote ‘No to the Nine’ in referendum]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Mark Carney said Albertans should vote against the nine referendum questions focused on immigration and constitutional reform as he visited Calgary on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/carney-says-albertans-should-vote-no-to-the-nine-in-referendum/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/carney-says-albertans-should-vote-no-to-the-nine-in-referendum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona university to 'part ways' with coach who oversaw training where Matthew Mayich collapsed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arizona State University says it parted ways with the hockey coach who was leading the team when Hamilton-born NHL prospect Matthew Mayich collapsed during a workout in August. Mayich's family's lawyer said the 21-year-old remains in hospital in serious condition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/arizona-university-to-part-ways-with-coach-who-oversaw-training-where-matthew-mayich-collapsed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/arizona-university-to-part-ways-with-coach-who-oversaw-training-where-matthew-mayich-collapsed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary Stampeders need help to reach CFL playoffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Calgary Stampeders will be playing for much more than the season series with the B.C. Lions on Saturday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/calgary-stampeders-need-help-to-reach-cfl-playoffs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/calgary-stampeders-need-help-to-reach-cfl-playoffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Glue guy' Mathis gives Elks a boost ahead of Bombers showdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's an exceptionally rare statistic line for a wide receiver: one receiving touchdown, one interception return touchdown.<br />
Edmonton Elk Zach Mathis picked it up last weekend with a 48-yard interception return touchdown while on the punt coverage team, in a game that gave Edmonton a 27-12 victory over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/glue-guy-mathis-gives-elks-a-boost-ahead-of-bombers-showdown/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/glue-guy-mathis-gives-elks-a-boost-ahead-of-bombers-showdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mathis giving Elks a boost ahead of Bombers clash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edmonton Elks wide receiver Zach Mathis has an interesting statistic line: one receiving touchdown, one interception return touchdown.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/mathis-giving-elks-a-boost-ahead-of-bombers-clash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/mathis-giving-elks-a-boost-ahead-of-bombers-clash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stampeders’ Hopkins to step down after 55 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Calgary Stampeders equipment manager George Hopkins will step down after 55 years with the team at the end of the CFL season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/stampeders-hopkins-to-step-down-after-55-years/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/stampeders-hopkins-to-step-down-after-55-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carney, Poilievre bring federalist push to Alberta ahead of referendum vote]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Mark Carney and Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre are both bringing a pro-unity message to Alberta, just days before voters in the province decide whether to trigger a binding referendum on separation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/carney-poilievre-bring-federalist-push-to-alberta-ahead-of-referendum-vote/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/carney-poilievre-bring-federalist-push-to-alberta-ahead-of-referendum-vote/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carney brings federalist push to Calgary ahead of Monday's Alberta referendum vote]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Mark Carney brought a pro-Canada message to Alberta on Thursday as part of a barnstorming tour through the wild rose province ahead of Monday's referendum on separation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/carney-brings-federalist-push-to-calgary-ahead-of-mondays-alberta-referendum-vote/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/carney-brings-federalist-push-to-calgary-ahead-of-mondays-alberta-referendum-vote/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Housekeeper faces new charges after gold and silver stolen from Alberta home: RCMP]]></title><description><![CDATA[A housekeeper is facing multiple charges after an alleged break and enter north of Calgary last month, after being charged with theft from another home in August, RCMP say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/housekeeper-faces-new-charges-after-gold-and-silver-stolen-from-alberta-home-rcmp/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/housekeeper-faces-new-charges-after-gold-and-silver-stolen-from-alberta-home-rcmp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carney says he expects nations, including U.S., to stay out of Alberta vote]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Mark Carney says Ottawa has made it 'absolutely clear' to foreign governments, including U.S., not to meddle in domestic votes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/carney-says-he-expects-nations-including-us-to-stay-out-of-alberta-vote/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/carney-says-he-expects-nations-including-us-to-stay-out-of-alberta-vote/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lloydminster to explore subsidizing transportation for low-income residents]]></title><description><![CDATA[The city of about 32,000 people on the Alberta/Saskatchewan border does not currently have a public transportation system.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/lloydminster-to-explore-subsidizing-transportation-for-low-income-residents/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/lloydminster-to-explore-subsidizing-transportation-for-low-income-residents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Hardly surprising’ many Alberta business leaders staying mum on separation: expert]]></title><description><![CDATA[The silence from many Alberta business leaders on the upcoming provincial referendum comes as no surprise to one corporate leadership expert.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/hardly-surprising-many-alberta-business-leaders-staying-mum-on-separation-expert/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/hardly-surprising-many-alberta-business-leaders-staying-mum-on-separation-expert/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Métis leaders in oilsands region say they haven’t been consulted on proposed Pacific Link pipeline]]></title><description><![CDATA[M&eacute;tis leaders in the Fort McMurray region say Prime Minister Mark Carney has not met with them to discuss the proposed Pacific Link pipeline, despite meeting with the chiefs of nearby First Nations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/mtis-leaders-in-oilsands-region-say-they-havent-been-consulted-on-proposed-pacific-link-pipeline/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/mtis-leaders-in-oilsands-region-say-they-havent-been-consulted-on-proposed-pacific-link-pipeline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Living in Calgary showed me Albertans don't realize how good they have it, but their grievances are real]]></title><description><![CDATA[As an engineer from Saskatchewan, Chris Regier was taken aback by some of the opulence he saw in Alberta's oil and gas sector. He says his decade of experience in the province showed him two things can be true at the same time: Alberta is better off than other provinces and yet there are legitimate concerns about equalization.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/living-in-calgary-showed-me-albertans-dont-realize-how-good-they-have-it-but-their-grievances-are-real/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/living-in-calgary-showed-me-albertans-dont-realize-how-good-they-have-it-but-their-grievances-are-real/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton police say data-driven strategy helping to curb crime]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Edmonton Police Service says the average crime severity in the downtown core dropped 13.6 per cent in the first nine months of 2026 compared to the same period last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-police-say-data-driven-strategy-helping-to-curb-crime/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 03:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-police-say-data-driven-strategy-helping-to-curb-crime/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police charge 18-year-old man after motorcycle hits bus shelter, killing one]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edmonton police have charged an 18-year-old man with dangerous driving causing death after a motorcycle crashed into a bus shelter Tuesday. The collision killed one man and injured three others, including a baby.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/police-charge-18-year-old-man-after-motorcycle-hits-bus-shelter-killing-one/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 01:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/police-charge-18-year-old-man-after-motorcycle-hits-bus-shelter-killing-one/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man dead, 3 people seriously injured after motorcycle hits but shelter in Edmonton: police]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say a teenager is facing charges after a motorcycle crashed into a bus shelter in Edmonton. The collision resulted in a man's death and seriously injured three other people, including a baby.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/man-dead-3-people-seriously-injured-after-motorcycle-hits-but-shelter-in-edmonton-police/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 01:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/man-dead-3-people-seriously-injured-after-motorcycle-hits-but-shelter-in-edmonton-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man dead, 3 people seriously injured after motorcycle hits bus shelter in Edmonton: police]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say a teenager is facing charges after a motorcycle crashed into a bus shelter in Edmonton. The collision resulted in a man's death and seriously injured three other people, including a baby.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/man-dead-3-people-seriously-injured-after-motorcycle-hits-bus-shelter-in-edmonton-police/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 01:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/man-dead-3-people-seriously-injured-after-motorcycle-hits-bus-shelter-in-edmonton-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baby seriously injured, 1 dead after motorcycle crashes into Edmonton bus shelter]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 21-year-old man, 46-year-old man and 18-year-old woman were at the bus shelter, along with the woman's 10-month-old son, police said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/baby-seriously-injured-1-dead-after-motorcycle-crashes-into-edmonton-bus-shelter/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 01:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/baby-seriously-injured-1-dead-after-motorcycle-crashes-into-edmonton-bus-shelter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major projects CEO faces B.C. First Nations’ frustrations over lack of consultations]]></title><description><![CDATA[First Nations in B.C. are calling on Ottawa to set national standards for Indigenous consultations on major projects, saying they were given limited time to review the proposal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/major-projects-ceo-faces-bc-first-nations-frustrations-over-lack-of-consultations/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/major-projects-ceo-faces-bc-first-nations-frustrations-over-lack-of-consultations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Danielle Smith votes to stay in Canada, urges support for other 9 questions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Smith said in a video on social media about Monday's referendum that it's not the time to give up hope on the country, saying she voted to stay.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/danielle-smith-votes-to-stay-in-canada-urges-support-for-other-9-questions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/danielle-smith-votes-to-stay-in-canada-urges-support-for-other-9-questions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton police charge man in connection with alleged sexual assault of a child at day home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edmonton police say they have arrested and charged a man in connection with an alleged sexual assault of a child at a day home several years ago.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-police-charge-man-in-connection-with-alleged-sexual-assault-of-a-child-at-day-home/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-police-charge-man-in-connection-with-alleged-sexual-assault-of-a-child-at-day-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roughriders hitting tough spell at end of season]]></title><description><![CDATA[These are difficult times for quarterback Trevor Harris and the Saskatchewan Roughriders.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/roughriders-hitting-tough-spell-at-end-of-season/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 22:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/roughriders-hitting-tough-spell-at-end-of-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta’s referendum draws 174K ballots in the 1st day of advance polls]]></title><description><![CDATA['When polling indicates that you&rsquo;re on the winning side, complacency sets in. We saw that with Brexit, we saw that in elections,' Lukaszuk said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/albertas-referendum-draws-174k-ballots-in-the-1st-day-of-advance-polls/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 22:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/albertas-referendum-draws-174k-ballots-in-the-1st-day-of-advance-polls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than 174,530 Albertans cast referendum ballots on first day of advance polls]]></title><description><![CDATA[On the first day of advance voting in the provincial referendum, Elections Alberta says just over 174,530 people turned out to polling stations to cast their ballots.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/more-than-174530-albertans-cast-referendum-ballots-on-first-day-of-advance-polls/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 22:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/more-than-174530-albertans-cast-referendum-ballots-on-first-day-of-advance-polls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[High winds in central and northern Alberta cause power outages, affect travel and voting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Environment and Climate Change Canada issued a warning that said strong winds developed on Wednesday in the Slave Lake area and were expected to move southeast through the province.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/high-winds-in-central-and-northern-alberta-cause-power-outages-affect-travel-and-voting/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 21:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/high-winds-in-central-and-northern-alberta-cause-power-outages-affect-travel-and-voting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[High winds in central and northern Alberta affecting travel, power outages and voting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Environment and Climate Change Canada issued a warning that said strong winds developed on Wednesday in the Slave Lake area and were expected to move southeast through the province.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/high-winds-in-central-and-northern-alberta-affecting-travel-power-outages-and-voting/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 21:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/high-winds-in-central-and-northern-alberta-affecting-travel-power-outages-and-voting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Environment Canada issues wind warning for parts of northern, central Alberta]]></title><description><![CDATA[Environment Canada has issued a wind warning for parts of northern and central Alberta, warning that strong gusts of up to 90 km/h are expected. The agency noted that strong westerly winds will develop near noon in the Slave Lake and Swan Hills regions of northern Alberta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/environment-canada-issues-wind-warning-for-parts-of-northern-central-alberta/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 21:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/environment-canada-issues-wind-warning-for-parts-of-northern-central-alberta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carney, Alexander, Collaros named top players]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edmonton Elks defensive lineman Malik Carney, Montreal Alouettes quarterback Davis Alexander and Winnipeg Blue Bombers quarterback Zach Collaros have been named the top players for Week 19 of the CFL season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/carney-alexander-collaros-named-top-players/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/carney-alexander-collaros-named-top-players/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uniting across political lines, former Alberta premiers urge ‘no’ vote on immigration questions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three former Alberta premiers are urging voters to say &ldquo;no&rdquo; to the five immigration-related questions on the Oct. 19 referendum ballot, saying the questions target immigrants and pose a &ldquo;clear and present threat to Alberta&rsquo;s continued prosperity.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/uniting-across-political-lines-former-alberta-premiers-urge-no-vote-on-immigration-questions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/uniting-across-political-lines-former-alberta-premiers-urge-no-vote-on-immigration-questions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Survey of Alberta doctors suggests more than half would stop practising if province separates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hundreds of physicians would not practise in Alberta if the province leaves Confederation, a survey by the organization that represents doctors in the province indicates.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/survey-of-alberta-doctors-suggests-more-than-half-would-stop-practising-if-province-separates/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/survey-of-alberta-doctors-suggests-more-than-half-would-stop-practising-if-province-separates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Connor McDavid's 3-point first period propels Oilers past Kings 4-1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Connor McDavid had a goal and two assists in the dynamic first period of his four-point night, propelling the Edmonton Oilers to a 4-1 victory over the winless Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/connor-mcdavids-3-point-first-period-propels-oilers-past-kings-4-1/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/connor-mcdavids-3-point-first-period-propels-oilers-past-kings-4-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton to mull special community court instead of fining vulnerable people over bylaw infractions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fines under Edmonton&rsquo;s public spaces bylaw include $25 for panhandling and occupying a temporary shelter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-to-mull-special-community-court-instead-of-fining-vulnerable-people-over-bylaw-infractions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-to-mull-special-community-court-instead-of-fining-vulnerable-people-over-bylaw-infractions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who else besides Danielle Smith is saying 'yes to the nine' in Alberta's referendum?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta's premier put immigration and constitutional questions on the ballot as easy winners. UCP officials worry she might lose some of them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/who-else-besides-danielle-smith-is-saying-yes-to-the-nine-in-albertas-referendum/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/who-else-besides-danielle-smith-is-saying-yes-to-the-nine-in-albertas-referendum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What to know about the other 9 referendum questions in Alberta]]></title><description><![CDATA[Question ten, the separation question, has been getting all the attention. But there are another nine questions being put to Albertans in Monday's referendum. What are they?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/what-to-know-about-the-other-9-referendum-questions-in-alberta/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/what-to-know-about-the-other-9-referendum-questions-in-alberta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roller-coasters are safe, despite the death at Six Flags, experts say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadians can still feel safe riding roller-coasters after Tuesday's death at a Six Flags amusement park in the U.S., experts tell CBC News, because such accidents are "stunningly rare."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/roller-coasters-are-safe-despite-the-death-at-six-flags-experts-say/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/roller-coasters-are-safe-despite-the-death-at-six-flags-experts-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City of Edmonton may challenge provincial infill order in court]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edmonton Mayor Andrew Knack says he is considering a court challenge of the provincial government&rsquo;s directive to repeal the city&rsquo;s zoning bylaw since he believes the order is setting up council members to violate provincial legislation no matter what they decide on the issue.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/city-of-edmonton-may-challenge-provincial-infill-order-in-court/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 03:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/city-of-edmonton-may-challenge-provincial-infill-order-in-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vote on Alberta’s future brings together former premiers who once sparred in legislature]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former premiers Rachel Notley and Jason Kenney have joined forces to push Albertans to vote to remain in Canada in the upcoming provincial referendum.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/vote-on-albertas-future-brings-together-former-premiers-who-once-sparred-in-legislature/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 02:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/vote-on-albertas-future-brings-together-former-premiers-who-once-sparred-in-legislature/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘This little bit of perfection’: Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk on seeing Earth from space]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk says living in microgravity is like being a child again, as he relearns how to eat, move and sleep in space.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/this-little-bit-of-perfection-canadian-astronaut-joshua-kutryk-on-seeing-earth-from-space/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 02:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/this-little-bit-of-perfection-canadian-astronaut-joshua-kutryk-on-seeing-earth-from-space/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Catastrophic’ brake failure led to Columbia Icefield rollover that killed 3 people]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ice Explorer bus lost control on a road leading to the Athabasca Glacier in July 2020, tumbling about 50 metres down an embankment before coming to rest on its roof.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/catastrophic-brake-failure-led-to-columbia-icefield-rollover-that-killed-3-people/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/catastrophic-brake-failure-led-to-columbia-icefield-rollover-that-killed-3-people/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prime Minister Carney to attend 2 Forever Canadian rallies in Alberta ahead of Oct. 19 referendum]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Mark Carney says he&rsquo;s accepted an invitation to attend two Forever Canadian rallies in Alberta this week ahead of the Oct. 19 referendum. Carney will make a stop in Calgary on Thursday and another in Edmonton Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/prime-minister-carney-to-attend-2-forever-canadian-rallies-in-alberta-ahead-of-oct-19-referendum/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 01:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/prime-minister-carney-to-attend-2-forever-canadian-rallies-in-alberta-ahead-of-oct-19-referendum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Brexit scholar travelled to an Alberta separatist meeting. Here’s what he took away]]></title><description><![CDATA[Much of what has transpired in Alberta as the referendum approaches reminds Brexit scholar Ian Cooper of parallels to the United Kingdom leaving the European Union.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/a-brexit-scholar-travelled-to-an-alberta-separatist-meeting-heres-what-he-took-away/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/a-brexit-scholar-travelled-to-an-alberta-separatist-meeting-heres-what-he-took-away/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mark Carney to attend ‘Forever Canadian’ rallies ahead of Alberta referendum]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Mark Carney, who grew up in Alberta, focused his Thanksgiving Day message on the province's upcoming separation referendum, saying Canada is 'worth fighting for.']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/mark-carney-to-attend-forever-canadian-rallies-ahead-of-alberta-referendum/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/mark-carney-to-attend-forever-canadian-rallies-ahead-of-alberta-referendum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mack enjoying career season with Edmonton Elks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reuniting with Cody Fajardo is paying huge dividends for Austin Mack.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/mack-enjoying-career-season-with-edmonton-elks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 22:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/mack-enjoying-career-season-with-edmonton-elks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3rd-party advertisers can’t appoint scrutineers in Alberta referendum and both sides aren’t happy about it]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elections Alberta told registered third-party advertisers they won't be able to appoint scrutineers in the upcoming referendum &mdash; a move drawing criticism from campaigners on both the federalist and separatist sides.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/3rd-party-advertisers-cant-appoint-scrutineers-in-alberta-referendum-and-both-sides-arent-happy-about-it/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 22:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/3rd-party-advertisers-cant-appoint-scrutineers-in-alberta-referendum-and-both-sides-arent-happy-about-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Catastrophic' brake failure, neglected repairs contributed to deadly Columbia Icefield crash, judge finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[A complete failure of the braking system triggered by neglected mechanical repairs contributed to a deadly tour bus rollover in the Columbia Icefield, a fatality inquiry has concluded.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/catastrophic-brake-failure-neglected-repairs-contributed-to-deadly-columbia-icefield-crash-judge-finds-2/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/catastrophic-brake-failure-neglected-repairs-contributed-to-deadly-columbia-icefield-crash-judge-finds-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Catastrophic’ brake failure, neglected repairs contributed to deadly Columbia Icefield crash, judge finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[A complete failure of the braking system triggered by neglected mechanical repairs contributed to a deadly tour bus rollover in the Columbia Icefield, a fatality inquiry has concluded.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/catastrophic-brake-failure-neglected-repairs-contributed-to-deadly-columbia-icefield-crash-judge-finds/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/catastrophic-brake-failure-neglected-repairs-contributed-to-deadly-columbia-icefield-crash-judge-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk says he's 'having a blast' on the International Space Station]]></title><description><![CDATA[In his first Q&amp;A from the International Space Station, Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk talks about relearning how to sleep, eat and work in space.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canadian-astronaut-joshua-kutryk-says-hes-having-a-blast-on-the-international-space-station/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canadian-astronaut-joshua-kutryk-says-hes-having-a-blast-on-the-international-space-station/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[She fled Ukraine to safety in Alberta. Now, she’s worried about her place after the referendum]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ukrainians in Alberta fear what the outcome of the immigration questions in the referendum could mean for their standing in the province they now call home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/she-fled-ukraine-to-safety-in-alberta-now-shes-worried-about-her-place-after-the-referendum/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/she-fled-ukraine-to-safety-in-alberta-now-shes-worried-about-her-place-after-the-referendum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carney addresses Alberta separation referendum in Thanksgiving message]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Mark Carney focused his Thanksgiving Day message on Alberta&rsquo;s upcoming separation referendum, saying Canada is "worth fighting for."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/carney-addresses-alberta-separation-referendum-in-thanksgiving-message/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/carney-addresses-alberta-separation-referendum-in-thanksgiving-message/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coastal GasLink investment deal by TC Energy gives 5 First Nations economic interest]]></title><description><![CDATA[TC Energy Corp. says it has completed an investment deal that gives five First Nations an economic interest in the Coastal GasLink pipeline.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/coastal-gaslink-investment-deal-by-tc-energy-gives-5-first-nations-economic-interest/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/coastal-gaslink-investment-deal-by-tc-energy-gives-5-first-nations-economic-interest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kenney says UCP must choose federalist roots, expel separatists after Alberta referendum]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two former premiers who were on the opposite ends of the political spectrum in Alberta united on Tuesday to keep the province from quitting Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/kenney-says-ucp-must-choose-federalist-roots-expel-separatists-after-alberta-referendum/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/kenney-says-ucp-must-choose-federalist-roots-expel-separatists-after-alberta-referendum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former political rivals Notley, Kenney unite at event ahead of referendum]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two former premiers who were on the opposite ends of the political spectrum in Alberta will unite Tuesday to keep the province from quitting Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/former-political-rivals-notley-kenney-unite-at-event-ahead-of-referendum/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/former-political-rivals-notley-kenney-unite-at-event-ahead-of-referendum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former political rivals Notley, Kenney to unite at event ahead of separation vote]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two former premiers who were on the opposite ends of the political spectrum in Alberta will unite Tuesday to keep the province from quitting Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/former-political-rivals-notley-kenney-to-unite-at-event-ahead-of-separation-vote/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/former-political-rivals-notley-kenney-to-unite-at-event-ahead-of-separation-vote/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than 300 advance polls open across Alberta in historic referendum on separation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Roughly 310 advance polling stations open across Alberta Tuesday in a historic vote on the province's place in Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/more-than-300-advance-polls-open-across-alberta-in-historic-referendum-on-separation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/more-than-300-advance-polls-open-across-alberta-in-historic-referendum-on-separation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mapping the genetics of a giant: New research decodes bison DNA]]></title><description><![CDATA[New research decoding their DNA is helping to shed light on how the collapse and slow, scattered return of herds to the landscapes they once dominated has forever changed the mighty species.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/mapping-the-genetics-of-a-giant-new-research-decodes-bison-dna/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/mapping-the-genetics-of-a-giant-new-research-decodes-bison-dna/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Advance polling opens today for Alberta referendum. Here’s what you need to know]]></title><description><![CDATA[Advance voting for the Alberta referendum starts Tuesday and continues until Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/advance-polling-opens-today-for-alberta-referendum-heres-what-you-need-to-know/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/advance-polling-opens-today-for-alberta-referendum-heres-what-you-need-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Advance polling opens for Alberta referendum. Here’s what you need to know]]></title><description><![CDATA[Advance voting for the Alberta referendum starts Tuesday and continues until Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/advance-polling-opens-for-alberta-referendum-heres-what-you-need-to-know/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/advance-polling-opens-for-alberta-referendum-heres-what-you-need-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa wants to expand the oilsands, but the industry's wastewater problem will grow with it]]></title><description><![CDATA[The recent decision by Prime Minister Mark Carney to fast-track a new oil export pipeline to the West Coast is adding urgency for Ottawa to finally decide what to do with a long-standing environmental issue plaguing the oilsands in Northern Alberta &mdash; what to do with tailings ponds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/ottawa-wants-to-expand-the-oilsands-but-the-industrys-wastewater-problem-will-grow-with-it/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/ottawa-wants-to-expand-the-oilsands-but-the-industrys-wastewater-problem-will-grow-with-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Billions more for defence, but Canada's military still faces an old budget squeeze]]></title><description><![CDATA[Even as Ottawa pours billions into rebuilding Canada's military, CBC News has learned the Defence Department faces another round of internal belt-tightening. The federal Treasury Board is examining operational spending as part of cuts mandated in a previous federal budget, raising concerns that the government's ambitious rearmament plans could come at the expense of training, maintenance and readiness.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/billions-more-for-defence-but-canadas-military-still-faces-an-old-budget-squeeze/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/billions-more-for-defence-but-canadas-military-still-faces-an-old-budget-squeeze/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Danielle Smith ready for the Alberta referendum fallout?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Premier Danielle Smith sits down with CBC News chief correspondent Adrienne Arsenault to talk about Alberta&rsquo;s high-stakes referendum, what happens after the vote on Oct. 19 and why she&rsquo;s &lsquo;public enemy no.1&rsquo; with many separatists.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/is-danielle-smith-ready-for-the-alberta-referendum-fallout/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 23:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/is-danielle-smith-ready-for-the-alberta-referendum-fallout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Advance voting opens as experts debate meaning of Alberta referendum results]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has said she hopes Albertans vote yes to the first nine questions to give her some leverage to negotiate with the federal government.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/advance-voting-opens-as-experts-debate-meaning-of-alberta-referendum-results/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/advance-voting-opens-as-experts-debate-meaning-of-alberta-referendum-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carney’s Thanksgiving message directed at Alberta ahead of separation referendum]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Mark Carney addressed the nation from a classroom in Alberta on Thanksgiving morning, addressing the non-binding question tied to Alberta&rsquo;s potential separation from Canada in the upcoming referendum.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/carneys-thanksgiving-message-directed-at-alberta-ahead-of-separation-referendum/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/carneys-thanksgiving-message-directed-at-alberta-ahead-of-separation-referendum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Turkey gravy brand recalled due to undeclared mustard]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canadian Food Inspection Agency said Kevin&rsquo;s Natural Foods issued the recall on Friday. It said the product contains mustard, which is not listed on the ingredients label.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/turkey-gravy-brand-recalled-due-to-undeclared-mustard/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/turkey-gravy-brand-recalled-due-to-undeclared-mustard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why an airship was spotted hovering over this central Alberta town]]></title><description><![CDATA[A rare sight in the sky over central Alberta last week turned heads and had people asking: Was that really a 20-metre blimp? While many have seen a Goodyear Blimp at a sporting event, it&rsquo;s not every day you see such a site in rural Alberta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/why-an-airship-was-spotted-hovering-over-this-central-alberta-town/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/why-an-airship-was-spotted-hovering-over-this-central-alberta-town/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A year after historic strike, more teachers are in Alberta classrooms. Has it helped?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Data suggests government efforts have fallen short of what was promised, and teachers continue to grapple with complex issues during their daily work.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/a-year-after-historic-strike-more-teachers-are-in-alberta-classrooms-has-it-helped/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/a-year-after-historic-strike-more-teachers-are-in-alberta-classrooms-has-it-helped/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Confused about the wording of the Alberta referendum questions? You’re not alone]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta's referendum contains 10 lengthy and complex questions. It's leading the head of the department of linguistics at the University of British Columbia to ponder whether Albertans will be prepared on referendum day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/confused-about-the-wording-of-the-alberta-referendum-questions-youre-not-alone/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/confused-about-the-wording-of-the-alberta-referendum-questions-youre-not-alone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We can&rsquo;t deal with it in Canada': Some women turn to Mexico for endometriosis care]]></title><description><![CDATA[While endometriosis affects one in 10 women, Canada&rsquo;s health care system is doing a &ldquo;poor&rdquo; job in providing them care and many women are seeking treatment outside the country.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/we-canrsquot-deal-with-it-in-canada-some-women-turn-to-mexico-for-endometriosis-care/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/we-canrsquot-deal-with-it-in-canada-some-women-turn-to-mexico-for-endometriosis-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Economic frustration helps fuel Alberta separatism — and these 4 charts suggest why]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta is a wealthy province. Yet economic frustration is part of what's driving the separation movement. But would independence improve Alberta's fortunes or bring new economic concerns?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/economic-frustration-helps-fuel-alberta-separatism-and-these-4-charts-suggest-why/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/economic-frustration-helps-fuel-alberta-separatism-and-these-4-charts-suggest-why/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Turkey gravy brand sold in Canada recalled due to undeclared mustard]]></title><description><![CDATA[A brand of turkey gravy sold in Canada has been recalled because it contains undeclared mustard.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/turkey-gravy-brand-sold-in-canada-recalled-due-to-undeclared-mustard/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 22:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/turkey-gravy-brand-sold-in-canada-recalled-due-to-undeclared-mustard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fort McMurray non-profit launches long-term studies of bird populations in oilsands region]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Wood Buffalo Wildlife Research Institute says it is currently the only non-profit organization of its kind based in Fort McMurray and one of its goals is to carry out long-term monitoring of birds in the oilsands region.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/fort-mcmurray-non-profit-launches-long-term-studies-of-bird-populations-in-oilsands-region/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/fort-mcmurray-non-profit-launches-long-term-studies-of-bird-populations-in-oilsands-region/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Albertans can expect when they go to vote in the referendum]]></title><description><![CDATA[Advance voting locations are open Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. On referendum day &mdash; Oct. 19 &mdash; just over 1,400 polling stations will open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/what-albertans-can-expect-when-they-go-to-vote-in-the-referendum/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 14:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/what-albertans-can-expect-when-they-go-to-vote-in-the-referendum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Albertans can expect when they go to vote]]></title><description><![CDATA[Advance voting locations are open Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. On referendum day &mdash; Oct. 19 &mdash; just over 1,400 polling stations will open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/what-albertans-can-expect-when-they-go-to-vote/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 14:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/what-albertans-can-expect-when-they-go-to-vote/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Disrespect for wildlife': Multiple grizzly bear poaching incidents under investigation in Alberta]]></title><description><![CDATA[Provincial officials are investigating the illegal killings of four grizzly bears at three separate locations over the last year. One of the bear corpses was found abandoned with its paws removed after being poached.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/disrespect-for-wildlife-multiple-grizzly-bear-poaching-incidents-under-investigation-in-alberta/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/disrespect-for-wildlife-multiple-grizzly-bear-poaching-incidents-under-investigation-in-alberta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Disappointed, angry, excited: Albertans weigh in on looming referendum]]></title><description><![CDATA[At a library branch CBC News visited in Calgary, a few people were excited to vote. Others were just starting to follow the process, and several expressed frustration at Alberta even having a referendum.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/disappointed-angry-excited-albertans-weigh-in-on-looming-referendum/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/disappointed-angry-excited-albertans-weigh-in-on-looming-referendum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As the referendum nears, these political science students are studying history in the making]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBC News visited a political science class at the University of Calgary to better understand what it's like for university students to study the referendum as it plays out. Many expressed their excitement at studying history in the making and the opportunity to experience different perspectives.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/as-the-referendum-nears-these-political-science-students-are-studying-history-in-the-making/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/as-the-referendum-nears-these-political-science-students-are-studying-history-in-the-making/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prime minister set to be in Alberta for critical last week ahead of referendum]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to be in Alberta in the coming week, as the days tick down to a crucial referendum vote on Oct. 19, CBC News has learned.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/prime-minister-set-to-be-in-alberta-for-critical-last-week-ahead-of-referendum/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/prime-minister-set-to-be-in-alberta-for-critical-last-week-ahead-of-referendum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton Oilers beat Sharks as McDavid posts 13th point of season]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Edmonton Oilers beat the San Jose Sharks 3-1 on Saturday afternoon, with hockey superstars and team captains Connor McDavid and Macklin Celebrini facing off. Mcdavid recorded his 10th assist and 13th point of the season as the Oilers continue their four game winning streak.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-oilers-beat-sharks-as-mcdavid-posts-13th-point-of-season/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 01:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-oilers-beat-sharks-as-mcdavid-posts-13th-point-of-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta Premier Smith calls out federal interference in Edmonton housing rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[Smith said the province reversed zoning bylaw changes this week that Edmonton made in 2024 because Ottawa influenced the city's rules.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-premier-smith-calls-out-federal-interference-in-edmonton-housing-rules/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-premier-smith-calls-out-federal-interference-in-edmonton-housing-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How some separatists are responding to Smith’s pledge against 2nd referendum if remain vote wins]]></title><description><![CDATA[Premier Danielle Smith&rsquo;s pledge that she won&rsquo;t hold another referendum on separation if the remain vote wins this month &mdash; at least as long as she is premier &mdash; is getting pushback from some prominent Alberta separatists.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/how-some-separatists-are-responding-to-smiths-pledge-against-2nd-referendum-if-remain-vote-wins/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 22:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/how-some-separatists-are-responding-to-smiths-pledge-against-2nd-referendum-if-remain-vote-wins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elks bringing playoff football back to Edmonton for first time since 2015]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cody Fajardo and the Edmonton Elks are bringing playoff football back to Commonwealth Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/elks-bringing-playoff-football-back-to-edmonton-for-first-time-since-2015/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 20:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/elks-bringing-playoff-football-back-to-edmonton-for-first-time-since-2015/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lotto Max jackpot set for $85M, largest prize in history of Canadian lotto]]></title><description><![CDATA[With no ticket matching all seven numbers on Friday night&rsquo;s Lotto Max draw, players now have the chance to win $85 million, the largest jackpot in the history of Canadian lotto.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/lotto-max-jackpot-set-for-85m-largest-prize-in-history-of-canadian-lotto/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/lotto-max-jackpot-set-for-85m-largest-prize-in-history-of-canadian-lotto/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton boy growing up without father because of bureaucratic challenges in Gaza]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rashid Abusalim, 10, has spent most of his childhood without his father, who can't get out of Gaza to complete biometric requirements for his special temporary visa and Canadian permanent residency application.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-boy-growing-up-without-father-because-of-bureaucratic-challenges-in-gaza/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-boy-growing-up-without-father-because-of-bureaucratic-challenges-in-gaza/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tension peaking among Albertans on separation vote]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some families and friends across Alberta are set to gather for a Thanksgiving meal this weekend with the hope that the only thing that gets roasted is the turkey.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/tension-peaking-among-albertans-on-separation-vote/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 14:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/tension-peaking-among-albertans-on-separation-vote/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[University of Alberta researchers find evidence raptor may have fed on apex predator]]></title><description><![CDATA[University of Alberta researchers say bite marks on an Albertosaurus found near Drumheller could be the first evidence of a small raptor feeding on a tyrannosaur.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/university-of-alberta-researchers-find-evidence-raptor-may-have-fed-on-apex-predator/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/university-of-alberta-researchers-find-evidence-raptor-may-have-fed-on-apex-predator/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trolling or part of a larger plan? Why Elon Musk waded into the separatism debate]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Elon Musk called for Quebec, Alberta and Saskatchewan to separate from Canada earlier this week, it may have been nothing more than the trillionaire engaging in some anti-Canadian trolling. But it's also possible 'another game' was being played.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/trolling-or-part-of-a-larger-plan-why-elon-musk-waded-into-the-separatism-debate/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/trolling-or-part-of-a-larger-plan-why-elon-musk-waded-into-the-separatism-debate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mark Carney faces the return of national unity politics]]></title><description><![CDATA[Before this summer, it had been 30 years since a prime minister had to worry about a provincial referendum to secede. Before this week, it had been more than a decade since a prime minister was faced with a separatist government in Quebec. Mark Carney is now facing both.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/mark-carney-faces-the-return-of-national-unity-politics/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/mark-carney-faces-the-return-of-national-unity-politics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I don't know many committed separatists. But I know people who are angry and hungry for change]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matthew Morin is a Calgary resident who is drawn toward Alberta separatism because daily life feels more precarious and he feels those on top don&rsquo;t seem to care.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/i-dont-know-many-committed-separatists-but-i-know-people-who-are-angry-and-hungry-for-change/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/i-dont-know-many-committed-separatists-but-i-know-people-who-are-angry-and-hungry-for-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Community leaders want more communication from province on issue of detainee drop-offs in Edmonton’s Chinatown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some leaders of Edmonton&rsquo;s Chinatown community and the NDP MLA who represents the area say they&rsquo;re frustrated over what they call a lack of communication from the provincial government, on the matter of detainee drop-offs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/community-leaders-want-more-communication-from-province-on-issue-of-detainee-drop-offs-in-edmontons-chinatown/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/community-leaders-want-more-communication-from-province-on-issue-of-detainee-drop-offs-in-edmontons-chinatown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elks score fourth-quarter TDs to down Ticats 27-12]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zach Mathis, Cody Fajardo and ShunDerrick Powell scored fourth-quarter touchdowns as the Edmonton Elks captured a 27-12 win over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Friday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/elks-score-fourth-quarter-tds-to-down-ticats-27-12/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 04:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/elks-score-fourth-quarter-tds-to-down-ticats-27-12/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What’s next for Edmonton infill housing after province orders rule reversal?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tensions have ramped up between Edmonton and Alberta government, after the province ordered the city to roll back zoning rules allowing higher-density infill housing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/whats-next-for-edmonton-infill-housing-after-province-orders-rule-reversal/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 03:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/whats-next-for-edmonton-infill-housing-after-province-orders-rule-reversal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baby Jose returns to Alberta nearly 30 years after life-saving surgery]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the late 1990s, Inclusion Alberta helped a baby named Jose Robles get from Panama to Edmonton for life-saving heart surgery and now, the family has returned to say thank you.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/baby-jose-returns-to-alberta-nearly-30-years-after-life-saving-surgery/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/baby-jose-returns-to-alberta-nearly-30-years-after-life-saving-surgery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parks Canada now investigating Banff National Park superintendent for violating National Parks Act]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parks Canada is launching an investigation after Banff National Park superintendent Sal Rasheed was photographed walking his dog off-leash &mdash; a violation of federal law in national parks. The decision comes less than a day after the federal agency said it conducted an internal review and said it was &ldquo;satisfied that the matter was appropriately addressed.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/parks-canada-now-investigating-banff-national-park-superintendent-for-violating-national-parks-act/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 01:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/parks-canada-now-investigating-banff-national-park-superintendent-for-violating-national-parks-act/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge rejects NDP court challenge on Alberta’s ‘temporary’ voter list changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Court of King's Bench judge said the province was acting within its authority, particularly in 'preventing unauthorized use and disclosure of personal information of electors.']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/judge-rejects-ndp-court-challenge-on-albertas-temporary-voter-list-changes/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/judge-rejects-ndp-court-challenge-on-albertas-temporary-voter-list-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta Court of Appeal says Impact Assessment Act is still unconstitutional]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Court found that, among other things, the act still grants the power to stop a project in provincial jurisdiction if it has even the smallest impact on federal jurisdiction.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-court-of-appeal-says-impact-assessment-act-is-still-unconstitutional/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-court-of-appeal-says-impact-assessment-act-is-still-unconstitutional/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bombers face playoff crunch against Stampeders]]></title><description><![CDATA[The playoffs are still a few weeks away, but the Winnipeg Blue Bombers are already feeling the post-season pinch.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/bombers-face-playoff-crunch-against-stampeders/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/bombers-face-playoff-crunch-against-stampeders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[7 Alberta referendum signs vandalized in Fort McMurray]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than half of the signs encouraging Albertans to vote to have a second, binding referendum to leave Canada were vandalized in Fort McMurray over the past week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/7-alberta-referendum-signs-vandalized-in-fort-mcmurray/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 23:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/7-alberta-referendum-signs-vandalized-in-fort-mcmurray/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Not as long as I’m premier’: Danielle Smith rules out 2nd separation referendum if Albertans vote to remain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta Premier Danielle Smith was definitive Friday when asked whether she&rsquo;d commit to not holding another referendum on Alberta separation should a majority of Albertans vote to remain in Canada on Oct. 19.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/not-as-long-as-im-premier-danielle-smith-rules-out-2nd-separation-referendum-if-albertans-vote-to-remain/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/not-as-long-as-im-premier-danielle-smith-rules-out-2nd-separation-referendum-if-albertans-vote-to-remain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fossil researchers believe dog-sized raptor may have fed on larger tyrannosaur]]></title><description><![CDATA[Researchers at the University of Alberta have made a &ldquo;jaw-dropping discovery&rdquo; that a raptor dinosaur may have dined on a much larger tyrannosaur.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/fossil-researchers-believe-dog-sized-raptor-may-have-fed-on-larger-tyrannosaur/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 23:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/fossil-researchers-believe-dog-sized-raptor-may-have-fed-on-larger-tyrannosaur/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poilievre to campaign for Canadian unity in Alberta next week ahead of referendum]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pierre Poilievre is scheduled to deliver his speech during the Canada Strong and Free Network conference in Calgary on Oct. 16, followed by an address from Premier Danielle Smith.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/poilievre-to-campaign-for-canadian-unity-in-alberta-next-week-ahead-of-referendum/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 22:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/poilievre-to-campaign-for-canadian-unity-in-alberta-next-week-ahead-of-referendum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta judge dismisses NDP court challenge on voter list changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Alberta judge has thrown out a court challenge filed by the Opposition NDP on restricted voter list rules made by the government last month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-judge-dismisses-ndp-court-challenge-on-voter-list-changes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 22:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-judge-dismisses-ndp-court-challenge-on-voter-list-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Province interfering in Edmonton housing sets disturbing precedent: Calgary mayor]]></title><description><![CDATA[After ordering Edmonton to overturn its bylaws to scale back infill, Jeromy Farkas said there's nothing stopping the province from imposing its will on Calgary over other matters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/province-interfering-in-edmonton-housing-sets-disturbing-precedent-calgary-mayor/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 22:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/province-interfering-in-edmonton-housing-sets-disturbing-precedent-calgary-mayor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta Court of Appeal says Ottawa's impact assessment act is still unconstitutional]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a decision issued Friday, the court said that even though Ottawa modified the law after the Supreme Court struck down much of it in 2023, the new law still infringes on provincial jurisdiction.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-court-of-appeal-says-ottawas-impact-assessment-act-is-still-unconstitutional/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-court-of-appeal-says-ottawas-impact-assessment-act-is-still-unconstitutional/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poilievre shrugs off Musk's pro-separatist posts: 'Canadians control their own destiny']]></title><description><![CDATA[Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre dismissed tech billionaire Elon Musk's calls this week for multiple provinces to separate from Canada, saying "Canadians control their own destiny."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/poilievre-shrugs-off-musks-pro-separatist-posts-canadians-control-their-own-destiny/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 19:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/poilievre-shrugs-off-musks-pro-separatist-posts-canadians-control-their-own-destiny/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top court sets sentencing framework for cases involving Indigenous offenders, victims]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ruling comes in the case of a Mi'kmaw man with severe mental health challenges who was sentenced in Nova Scotia to five years in prison after pleading guilty to aggravated assault against his partner, a Mi'kmaw woman.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/top-court-sets-sentencing-framework-for-cases-involving-indigenous-offenders-victims/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/top-court-sets-sentencing-framework-for-cases-involving-indigenous-offenders-victims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former EPS civilian member acquitted in case involving alleged sexual assault of teen]]></title><description><![CDATA[A former civilian member of the Edmonton Police Service has been acquitted of charges including luring a child under 16 and sexual assault after a judge found the Crown had not presented enough evidence to identify him as the man who met a 14-year-old boy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/former-eps-civilian-member-acquitted-in-case-involving-alleged-sexual-assault-of-teen/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/former-eps-civilian-member-acquitted-in-case-involving-alleged-sexual-assault-of-teen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fight for independence won't end after referendum: Alberta Prosperity Project leader]]></title><description><![CDATA[Albertans are being asked to pick whether to stay in Canada or hold an eventual vote on whether or not the province should leave the country.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/fight-for-independence-wont-end-after-referendum-alberta-prosperity-project-leader/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/fight-for-independence-wont-end-after-referendum-alberta-prosperity-project-leader/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[These 5 grocery staples have skyrocketed in price this year. Here's why]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marketplace digs into five grocery staples that skyrocketed in price to reveal what experts say are the real reasons behind the increases.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/these-5-grocery-staples-have-skyrocketed-in-price-this-year-heres-why/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/these-5-grocery-staples-have-skyrocketed-in-price-this-year-heres-why/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Alberta question: How separatists took hold of the province’s governing party]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fifth estate investigation shows that the Oct. 19 referendum is the end result of the efforts of Alberta separatists to change the United Conservative Party to get the secession question on a referendum ballot and break up the country.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/the-alberta-question-how-separatists-took-hold-of-the-provinces-governing-party/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/the-alberta-question-how-separatists-took-hold-of-the-provinces-governing-party/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How good is this year's flu shot? Here's what to know about flu season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Health officials say flu season has arrived early this year, but how worried should Canadians be? As we head into Thanksgiving weekend, the CBC looks at where the flu is hitting hardest and how you can get your vaccine.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/how-good-is-this-years-flu-shot-heres-what-to-know-about-flu-season/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/how-good-is-this-years-flu-shot-heres-what-to-know-about-flu-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta premier unclear when asked to define threshold for questions 1 to 9 on referendum ballot]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Thursday, CBC News asked Premier Danielle Smith to define what she considers a strong mandate and what the thresholds will be for taking action on each question.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-premier-unclear-when-asked-to-define-threshold-for-questions-1-to-9-on-referendum-ballot/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 03:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-premier-unclear-when-asked-to-define-threshold-for-questions-1-to-9-on-referendum-ballot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As Alberta directs Calgary to maintain rezoning repeal, some councillors worry about overreach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Repealing and replacing blanket rezoning was a major issue in last fall's municipal election campaign in Calgary. One year later, the province has stepped into what was largely a local debate and directed Calgary to maintain its repeal &mdash; before a replacement has been crafted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/as-alberta-directs-calgary-to-maintain-rezoning-repeal-some-councillors-worry-about-overreach/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 01:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/as-alberta-directs-calgary-to-maintain-rezoning-repeal-some-councillors-worry-about-overreach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Permanent daylight time brings quirky NHL start times to Western Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some North American hockey fans may have to be night owls at points this season to see their team play, thanks to three Canadian provinces opting to stay on daylight saving time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/permanent-daylight-time-brings-quirky-nhl-start-times-to-western-canada/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/permanent-daylight-time-brings-quirky-nhl-start-times-to-western-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Liberal major projects bill clears first vote, heads to special committee]]></title><description><![CDATA[A key piece of the Carney government's economic agenda, Bill C-39, passed its first vote in the House of Commons on Thursday, with Conservatives and the majority Liberals sending the bill for study by a special committee.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/new-liberal-major-projects-bill-clears-first-vote-heads-to-special-committee/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/new-liberal-major-projects-bill-clears-first-vote-heads-to-special-committee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 dead, more than 400 confirmed flu cases ahead of vaccine availability in Alberta]]></title><description><![CDATA[There have already been 428 lab-confirmed cases of seasonal influenza &mdash; and one death &mdash; in Alberta since the season began on Aug. 30. Amid a decline in immunization rates, experts are urging people to get vaccinated to protect themselves and others.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/1-dead-more-than-400-confirmed-flu-cases-ahead-of-vaccine-availability-in-alberta/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/1-dead-more-than-400-confirmed-flu-cases-ahead-of-vaccine-availability-in-alberta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta's first snowfall of season in weekend forecast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most of Alberta is under a special weather advisory as the first snowfall of the season is expected to roll in this Thanksgiving weekend. Parts of western Alberta, including the mountain parks, could see more than 20 cm.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/albertas-first-snowfall-of-season-in-weekend-forecast/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/albertas-first-snowfall-of-season-in-weekend-forecast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Company hopes to build AI data centre at Edmonton Energy and Technology Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[An artificial intelligence (AI) data centre could go up within Edmonton city boundaries if cards fall into place for an American-based company looking to build in the far northeast section of the provincial capital.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/company-hopes-to-build-ai-data-centre-at-edmonton-energy-and-technology-park/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/company-hopes-to-build-ai-data-centre-at-edmonton-energy-and-technology-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cold Lake First Nations seeking judicial review of Pacific Link pipeline designation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cold Lake First Nations filed an application Thursday for judicial review in Federal Court, challenging Ottawa's decision to designate the Pacific Link pipeline as a project in the national interest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/cold-lake-first-nations-seeking-judicial-review-of-pacific-link-pipeline-designation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/cold-lake-first-nations-seeking-judicial-review-of-pacific-link-pipeline-designation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton must reverse infill rules, province says, citing property values]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edmonton city council will have three months to comply, Premier Danielle Smith said, after which it will be required to review and consult on its land use rules.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-must-reverse-infill-rules-province-says-citing-property-values/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-must-reverse-infill-rules-province-says-citing-property-values/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton mayor pushes back as Alberta orders reversal of infill housing rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edmonton city council will have three months to comply, Premier Danielle Smith said, after which it will be required to review and consult on its land use rules.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-mayor-pushes-back-as-alberta-orders-reversal-of-infill-housing-rules/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-mayor-pushes-back-as-alberta-orders-reversal-of-infill-housing-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton mayor lashes out as Alberta orders city to reverse infill housing rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edmonton city council will have three months to comply, Premier Danielle Smith said, after which it will be required to review and consult on its land use rules.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-mayor-lashes-out-as-alberta-orders-city-to-reverse-infill-housing-rules/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-mayor-lashes-out-as-alberta-orders-city-to-reverse-infill-housing-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ticats host Elks looking to end ’26 season strong]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quarterback Harrison Frost and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats are getting another shot at the Edmonton Elks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/ticats-host-elks-looking-to-end-26-season-strong/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/ticats-host-elks-looking-to-end-26-season-strong/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cold Lake First Nations seeks judicial review of Pacific Link pipeline designation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cold Lake First Nations has requested a judicial review in Federal Court, challenging the decision to designate the Pacific Link pipeline a project in the national interest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/cold-lake-first-nations-seeks-judicial-review-of-pacific-link-pipeline-designation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/cold-lake-first-nations-seeks-judicial-review-of-pacific-link-pipeline-designation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta government to force Edmonton to change infill rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Alberta government has announced new development measures that will force Edmonton to change infill rules and alter how new homes are allowed to take shape in neighbourhoods in the province's largest cities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-government-to-force-edmonton-to-change-infill-rules/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-government-to-force-edmonton-to-change-infill-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big tech can’t ‘tell us what to do,’ Carney says on Musk’s separatism talk]]></title><description><![CDATA[The trillionaire tech businessman and former adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump said on X that Quebec would benefit from independence, as would Alberta and Saskatchewan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/big-tech-cant-tell-us-what-to-do-carney-says-on-musks-separatism-talk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/big-tech-cant-tell-us-what-to-do-carney-says-on-musks-separatism-talk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatchewan, Alberta premiers reject Elon Musk's call for provinces to separate from Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Mark Carney weighed in on Monday, saying the future of Canada will be decided by Canadians.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/saskatchewan-alberta-premiers-reject-elon-musks-call-for-provinces-to-separate-from-canada/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/saskatchewan-alberta-premiers-reject-elon-musks-call-for-provinces-to-separate-from-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta Premier says voters' ability to fix mail-in ballot errors shows system works]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the fact the provincial election authority is helping voters correct errors in about 3,000 mail-in ballot packages shows the system is working.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-premier-says-voters-ability-to-fix-mail-in-ballot-errors-shows-system-works/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-premier-says-voters-ability-to-fix-mail-in-ballot-errors-shows-system-works/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Approval of sour gas pipeline permit without consultation triggers Alberta court battle over safety setbacks]]></title><description><![CDATA[A court battle is developing over the operation of a 730-metre stretch of steel pipe carrying hydrogen sulphide through Alberta&rsquo;s Industrial Heartland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/approval-of-sour-gas-pipeline-permit-without-consultation-triggers-alberta-court-battle-over-safety-setbacks/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/approval-of-sour-gas-pipeline-permit-without-consultation-triggers-alberta-court-battle-over-safety-setbacks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oilpatch profits vastly outpacing spending — at least for now: Deloitte]]></title><description><![CDATA[High prices have created a windfall for Canada's oil producers, with that sector the biggest contributor to non-financial industry profits during the second quarter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/oilpatch-profits-vastly-outpacing-spending-at-least-for-now-deloitte/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/oilpatch-profits-vastly-outpacing-spending-at-least-for-now-deloitte/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. lenders sue Jeff Rath for $112M, allege he concealed First Nation firing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two American litigation funders allege the Alberta separatist leader misled them into financing First Nations lawsuits even after his firm had been fired.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/us-lenders-sue-jeff-rath-for-112m-allege-he-concealed-first-nation-firing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/us-lenders-sue-jeff-rath-for-112m-allege-he-concealed-first-nation-firing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How anti-COVID activism injected life into Alberta's separatist movement]]></title><description><![CDATA[They fought vaccines and public health restrictions. Over time, their push for freedom shifted to independence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/how-anti-covid-activism-injected-life-into-albertas-separatist-movement/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/how-anti-covid-activism-injected-life-into-albertas-separatist-movement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Did Christine Frechette face a ‘glass cliff’? Expert points to broader political pattern]]></title><description><![CDATA[Research suggests women are more likely to lead political parties during times of crisis, while facing higher expectations and greater scrutiny than men.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/did-christine-frechette-face-a-glass-cliff-expert-points-to-broader-political-pattern/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/did-christine-frechette-face-a-glass-cliff-expert-points-to-broader-political-pattern/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Water, toxic waste and opportunity: Indigenous leaders react to Carney's pipeline plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Several Indigenous leaders are raising concerns about the Carney government's West Coast pipeline plan. In a series of interviews, community leaders along and around the proposed route raised questions and misgivings &mdash; while others expressed interest in getting the project built.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/water-toxic-waste-and-opportunity-indigenous-leaders-react-to-carneys-pipeline-plan/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/water-toxic-waste-and-opportunity-indigenous-leaders-react-to-carneys-pipeline-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[My mom’s funeral showed me Alberta is more complicated than its stereotypes]]></title><description><![CDATA[At Sarah Beley&rsquo;s mother's funeral, Alberta was more than a political identity. Nobody stopped to sort the separatists from the federalists before deciding who would clear the tables.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/my-moms-funeral-showed-me-alberta-is-more-complicated-than-its-stereotypes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/my-moms-funeral-showed-me-alberta-is-more-complicated-than-its-stereotypes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is it better to buy or rent?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Is it better to rent or buy? Try our calculator based on two decades of historical data on property prices, rents and more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/is-it-better-to-buy-or-rent/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/is-it-better-to-buy-or-rent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What we know about the U.S. suspect connected to the Tumbler Ridge school shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Global News knocked on the door of the unit where James Cody Bryant lived, but the person living there responded from behind the door, saying they did not want to comment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/what-we-know-about-the-us-suspect-connected-to-the-tumbler-ridge-school-shooting/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 04:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/what-we-know-about-the-us-suspect-connected-to-the-tumbler-ridge-school-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Got ripped off’: Calgary woman who fell victim to contractor fraud speaks out]]></title><description><![CDATA[All a Calgary couple wanted was to renovate the front hall of their southeast Calgary home but instead, they lost thousands after falling victim to contractor fraud earlier this year. Homeowner Crystal Arnold &mdash; who lives in Deer Ridge &mdash; says she&rsquo;s reminded of the $8,000 loss every time she walks up and down her...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/got-ripped-off-calgary-woman-who-fell-victim-to-contractor-fraud-speaks-out/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 03:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/got-ripped-off-calgary-woman-who-fell-victim-to-contractor-fraud-speaks-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ability to fix errors in referendum ballot packages show system works: Alberta premier]]></title><description><![CDATA[Smith and Elections Alberta noted the problematic ballot packages represent a small number of those that have been sent back by voters &mdash; only 1.2 per cent of around 250,000.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/ability-to-fix-errors-in-referendum-ballot-packages-show-system-works-alberta-premier/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 02:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/ability-to-fix-errors-in-referendum-ballot-packages-show-system-works-alberta-premier/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AMA president speaks about new deal, says Alberta doctors didn’t ‘achieve everything that we wished to’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Doctors with the Alberta Medical Association have voted to ratify a proposed three-year pay agreement with the provincial government.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/ama-president-speaks-about-new-deal-says-alberta-doctors-didnt-achieve-everything-that-we-wished-to/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 02:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/ama-president-speaks-about-new-deal-says-alberta-doctors-didnt-achieve-everything-that-we-wished-to/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta, Saskatchewan premiers shut down Elon Musk’s call for separation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The trillionaire tech businessman said on his social media platform X that Quebec would benefit from independence, as would the two Prairie provinces.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-saskatchewan-premiers-shut-down-elon-musks-call-for-separation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 02:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-saskatchewan-premiers-shut-down-elon-musks-call-for-separation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta premier says ‘ridiculous’ for separatists to offer royalties, water to Americans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Premier Danielle Smith says it was &ldquo;absurd&rdquo; and &ldquo;ridiculous&rdquo; for separatist leaders to offer the United States government access to fresh water and resource royalties in return for its help establishing an independent Alberta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-premier-says-ridiculous-for-separatists-to-offer-royalties-water-to-americans/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 01:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-premier-says-ridiculous-for-separatists-to-offer-royalties-water-to-americans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How effective are Arc cards for Edmonton transit riders?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of Edmonton is diving into ways to improve the Arc card system for transit. As the CBC&rsquo;s Tristan Mottershead reports, the city found a handful of pressing issues.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/how-effective-are-arc-cards-for-edmonton-transit-riders/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 01:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/how-effective-are-arc-cards-for-edmonton-transit-riders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hockey Alberta warns of scam aimed at minor hockey tournaments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hockey Alberta is warning families about a new scam targeting minor hockey associations in the province, using seemingly legitimate channels to request money for fake tournaments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/hockey-alberta-warns-of-scam-aimed-at-minor-hockey-tournaments/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 01:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/hockey-alberta-warns-of-scam-aimed-at-minor-hockey-tournaments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Premier Smith brushes off NDP’s Alberta voter list court battle, says legislation coming]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prior to new rules released last month, Elections Alberta was allowed to provide political parties lists with full names, addresses, phone numbers and unique voter I.D. numbers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/premier-smith-brushes-off-ndps-alberta-voter-list-court-battle-says-legislation-coming/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 01:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/premier-smith-brushes-off-ndps-alberta-voter-list-court-battle-says-legislation-coming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[St. Albert city council rejects infill-boosting bylaw changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[St. Albert&rsquo;s city council has decided not to change its land-use bylaw to increase infill development, with councillors citing significant public opposition to more skinny homes in older neighbourhoods.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/st-albert-city-council-rejects-infill-boosting-bylaw-changes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 01:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/st-albert-city-council-rejects-infill-boosting-bylaw-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gas price spikes days after province cuts fuel tax]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gas prices jumped over 20 cents per litre since the province cut its 13-per-cent fuel tax at the beginning of the month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/gas-price-spikes-days-after-province-cuts-fuel-tax/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/gas-price-spikes-days-after-province-cuts-fuel-tax/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Liberal MP calls for more safeguards in new bill to fast-track development projects]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Liberal MP is calling for more guardrails as the Carney government moves to fast-track construction of projects like pipelines, mines and ports with a major piece of legislation currently before Parliament.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/liberal-mp-calls-for-more-safeguards-in-new-bill-to-fast-track-development-projects/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/liberal-mp-calls-for-more-safeguards-in-new-bill-to-fast-track-development-projects/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federal defence minister McGuinty delivers pro-Canada message in Alberta, highlights $8B in funding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Federal Defence Minister David McGuinty is reminding Albertans of billions of dollars in military spending and that a strong Canada includes a strong Alberta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/federal-defence-minister-mcguinty-delivers-pro-canada-message-in-alberta-highlights-8b-in-funding/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 23:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/federal-defence-minister-mcguinty-delivers-pro-canada-message-in-alberta-highlights-8b-in-funding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Defence minister delivers pro-Canada message in Alberta, highlights $8B in funding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Federal Defence Minister David McGuinty said Confederation is a national bargain renewed through generations by what Canadians do for one another &mdash; particularly in wartime.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/defence-minister-delivers-pro-canada-message-in-alberta-highlights-8b-in-funding/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/defence-minister-delivers-pro-canada-message-in-alberta-highlights-8b-in-funding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stamps, Lions can clinch playoff berths with wins]]></title><description><![CDATA[The task before the B.C. Lions and Calgary Stampeders this week is a very simple one.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/stamps-lions-can-clinch-playoff-berths-with-wins/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/stamps-lions-can-clinch-playoff-berths-with-wins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oilers acquire forward Hallander from Penguins]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Edmonton Oilers acquired centre Filip Hallander from the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday in exchange for defenceman Spencer Stastney.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/oilers-acquire-forward-hallander-from-penguins/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/oilers-acquire-forward-hallander-from-penguins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa to indefinitely extend MAID exclusion for people solely suffering from mental illness]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government will introduce legislation this fall that will indefinitely extend the ban on access to a medically assisted death for people who are only suffering from a mental illness, Justice Minister Sean Fraser said on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/ottawa-to-indefinitely-extend-maid-exclusion-for-people-solely-suffering-from-mental-illness/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/ottawa-to-indefinitely-extend-maid-exclusion-for-people-solely-suffering-from-mental-illness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta government adjusts some AISH and ADAP measures after community feedback]]></title><description><![CDATA[The province says it&rsquo;s walking back some measures, after several Albertans with disabilities were transitioned to a new benefits program in the summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-government-adjusts-some-aish-and-adap-measures-after-community-feedback/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-government-adjusts-some-aish-and-adap-measures-after-community-feedback/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton Public School Board to study admission policies with eye to increasing school access for all children]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edmonton Public School Board trustees have voted in favour of studying whether there is a way to change the division's policies to make it easier to enrol students without valid immigration status in Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-public-school-board-to-study-admission-policies-with-eye-to-increasing-school-access-for-all-children/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-public-school-board-to-study-admission-policies-with-eye-to-increasing-school-access-for-all-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Locum incentives pulling doctors away from community care, Alberta municipalities say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Establishing a permanent family practice has become less attractive to new doctors than locum work, which free physicians from overhead costs and administrative duties, argue some municipalities. At the recent Alberta Municipalities Conference, attendees voted in favour of restructuring those incentives get more health professionals where they are needed most &mdash; particularly in rural communities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/locum-incentives-pulling-doctors-away-from-community-care-alberta-municipalities-say/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/locum-incentives-pulling-doctors-away-from-community-care-alberta-municipalities-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First came the blockade. Then came separatism. Old tensions revived in Coutts]]></title><description><![CDATA[This tiny town made international headlines when truckers angry at COVID-19 vaccine mandates blocked the border with the U.S. Many of those frustrated by how the convoy ended have found new purpose in Alberta independence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/first-came-the-blockade-then-came-separatism-old-tensions-revived-in-coutts/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/first-came-the-blockade-then-came-separatism-old-tensions-revived-in-coutts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Permanent daylight time shakes up NHL schedules]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta's move to permanent daylight time will turn the Calgary Flames and their fans into night owls a few times this NHL season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/permanent-daylight-time-shakes-up-nhl-schedules/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/permanent-daylight-time-shakes-up-nhl-schedules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the Canada-U.S. trade war might change your shopping habits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Experts say last month's trade war escalation between Canada and the U.S. may be felt less in empty store shelves than in higher prices, fewer choices and longer waits for some products.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/how-the-canada-us-trade-war-might-change-your-shopping-habits/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/how-the-canada-us-trade-war-might-change-your-shopping-habits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the Canada-U.S. trade war could affect Canadian consumers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Experts say last month's trade war escalation between Canada and the U.S. may be felt less in empty store shelves than in higher prices, fewer choices and longer waits for some products.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/how-the-canada-us-trade-war-could-affect-canadian-consumers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/how-the-canada-us-trade-war-could-affect-canadian-consumers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. Conservative leader says in leaked letter that he’d allow lawsuits over vehicle accidents if elected]]></title><description><![CDATA[B.C. Conservative Leader Lorne Doerkson says his party would replace no-fault insurance with a hybrid system that would once again allow lawsuits, according to a leaked letter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/bc-conservative-leader-says-in-leaked-letter-that-hed-allow-lawsuits-over-vehicle-accidents-if-elected/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/bc-conservative-leader-says-in-leaked-letter-that-hed-allow-lawsuits-over-vehicle-accidents-if-elected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Disturbing new details of Tumbler Ridge shooting plans revealed in court documents]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Justice announced 30-year-old James Cody Bryant had been arrested and charged with conspiracy to murder persons in a foreign country, a charge that is punishable by up to life in prison.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/disturbing-new-details-of-tumbler-ridge-shooting-plans-revealed-in-court-documents/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 04:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/disturbing-new-details-of-tumbler-ridge-shooting-plans-revealed-in-court-documents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NDP asks court to restore its access to Alberta voter list for referendum]]></title><description><![CDATA[With less than two weeks until Alberta&rsquo;s provincial referendum, the Alberta NDP wants a judge to give the party access to a list with voters&rsquo; names, addresses and phone numbers that the UCP government limited through changes made last month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/ndp-asks-court-to-restore-its-access-to-alberta-voter-list-for-referendum/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 03:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/ndp-asks-court-to-restore-its-access-to-alberta-voter-list-for-referendum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmontonians could face higher power bills after city council votes to raise electricity franchise fee]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edmonton residents will have to contend with higher electricity bills in the new year after city council voted Tuesday to increase the municipality's electricity franchise fee.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmontonians-could-face-higher-power-bills-after-city-council-votes-to-raise-electricity-franchise-fee/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 02:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmontonians-could-face-higher-power-bills-after-city-council-votes-to-raise-electricity-franchise-fee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta’s stuffed gopher museum closes as owners seek new burrow]]></title><description><![CDATA[The World Famous Gopher Hole Museum, located in Torrington, has been forced to close the doors because the two historical buildings housing the exhibits need to be replaced.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/albertas-stuffed-gopher-museum-closes-as-owners-seek-new-burrow/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 02:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/albertas-stuffed-gopher-museum-closes-as-owners-seek-new-burrow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thousands of Alberta referendum mail-in ballots invalid due to errors: officials]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elections Alberta says some ballot packages have been returned with declaration forms missing, errors or issues with I.D. &mdash; but there's still time to submit the correct info.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/thousands-of-alberta-referendum-mail-in-ballots-invalid-due-to-errors-officials/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 01:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/thousands-of-alberta-referendum-mail-in-ballots-invalid-due-to-errors-officials/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta separatists see ally in Quebec premier-designate St-Pierre Plamondon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leading figures in the push for Alberta separation are celebrating the election of Quebec premier-designate Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, saying the victory bodes well for Alberta independence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-separatists-see-ally-in-quebec-premier-designate-st-pierre-plamondon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 01:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-separatists-see-ally-in-quebec-premier-designate-st-pierre-plamondon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How are members of Alberta's  Black community feeling about the upcoming referendum?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Diversity Magazine and Canadian Women in Action hosted a community information session on Alberta's referendum this past Friday. The event offered Black Albertans and other ethnocultural communities an opportunity to learn more about the upcoming vote. Jeanne Lehman is the founder and executive director of Canadian Women in Action.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/how-are-members-of-albertas-black-community-feeling-about-the-upcoming-referendum/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/how-are-members-of-albertas-black-community-feeling-about-the-upcoming-referendum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nearly 500K referendum ballots haven't been mailed in yet. Elections Alberta says now's the time]]></title><description><![CDATA[With less than two weeks to go until referendum day, Elections Alberta is confident it can manage what observers say is certain to be an &ldquo;enormous undertaking.&rdquo; It&rsquo;s not just the number of people expected to show up at the polls that will pose a challenge, though; it&rsquo;s the number of ballots.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/nearly-500k-referendum-ballots-havent-been-mailed-in-yet-elections-alberta-says-nows-the-time/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 22:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/nearly-500k-referendum-ballots-havent-been-mailed-in-yet-elections-alberta-says-nows-the-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta Medical Association members vote to ratify proposed 3-year pay deal with province]]></title><description><![CDATA[A proposed three-year master pay deal with the provincial government has been ratified by members of the Alberta Medical Association. Both the government and the association representing physicians said once it's finalized, they will share details of the agreement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-medical-association-members-vote-to-ratify-proposed-3-year-pay-deal-with-province/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 22:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-medical-association-members-vote-to-ratify-proposed-3-year-pay-deal-with-province/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta separatists see an ally in Quebec premier-designate St-Pierre Plamondon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Separatist leaders feel the Party Quebecois victory could change the political dynamic of Canada, especially since its leader has shown willingness to support Alberta independence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-separatists-see-an-ally-in-quebec-premier-designate-st-pierre-plamondon/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-separatists-see-an-ally-in-quebec-premier-designate-st-pierre-plamondon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Q&amp;A: Elections Alberta on special ballots, polling security and voting integrity]]></title><description><![CDATA[With voting day inching closer, CBC Radio's Calgary Eyeopener put questions from the public to Elections Alberta representative Maia Hanrahan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/qampa-elections-alberta-on-special-ballots-polling-security-and-voting-integrity/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 22:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/qampa-elections-alberta-on-special-ballots-polling-security-and-voting-integrity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Past Alberta separatist meetings in U.S. don't fall under foreign influence registry: watchdog]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meetings between advocates of Alberta separation and American government officials don't have to be included in Canada's new foreign influence registry because they took place before the registry went into effect, says Canada's foreign influence watchdog.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/past-alberta-separatist-meetings-in-us-dont-fall-under-foreign-influence-registry-watchdog/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/past-alberta-separatist-meetings-in-us-dont-fall-under-foreign-influence-registry-watchdog/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta doctors vote to ratify proposed 3-year pay deal with province]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Alberta Medical Association told members it's not the agreement originally sought and came after mediation in a 'difficult and constrained bargaining environment.']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-doctors-vote-to-ratify-proposed-3-year-pay-deal-with-province/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 21:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-doctors-vote-to-ratify-proposed-3-year-pay-deal-with-province/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary kicker Paredes to retire after season]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Calgary Stampeders announced Tuesday that kicker Rene Paredes, a two-time Grey Cup champion and five-time CFL all-star, will retire at the end of the 2026 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/calgary-kicker-paredes-to-retire-after-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 21:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/calgary-kicker-paredes-to-retire-after-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton Diwali organizers say hosting single fireworks display will help address safety concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edmonton&rsquo;s Diwali celebrations this year will see one big community fireworks display. As CBC&rsquo;s Nicole Healey explains, organizers say they hope to encourage people to celebrate together while addressing ongoing safety concerns surrounding fireworks use.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-diwali-organizers-say-hosting-single-fireworks-display-will-help-address-safety-concerns/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-diwali-organizers-say-hosting-single-fireworks-display-will-help-address-safety-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emera inks Canadian Utilities merger deal with ATCO to create $72B energy ‘powerhouse’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Existing Emera shareholders are expected to own about 60 per cent of the combined utility, while former Atco and Canadian Utilities shareholders are set to own about 40 per cent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/emera-inks-canadian-utilities-merger-deal-with-atco-to-create-72b-energy-powerhouse/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/emera-inks-canadian-utilities-merger-deal-with-atco-to-create-72b-energy-powerhouse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Retrial begins for former EPS civilian member accused of child luring, sexual assault]]></title><description><![CDATA[A former Edmonton Police Service civilian member accused of child luring and sexual assault is back in court for a retrial.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/retrial-begins-for-former-eps-civilian-member-accused-of-child-luring-sexual-assault/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/retrial-begins-for-former-eps-civilian-member-accused-of-child-luring-sexual-assault/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sask. teen faces terrorism charges related to ‘764’ group: RCMP]]></title><description><![CDATA[The RCMP has urged parents to remain vigilant about their children&rsquo;s online activity and to report any suspicious behaviour to police.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/sask-teen-faces-terrorism-charges-related-to-764-group-rcmp/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/sask-teen-faces-terrorism-charges-related-to-764-group-rcmp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[18-year-old Saskatchewan man faces terrorism-related charges after arrest in Alberta]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the wake of terrorism charges laid against an 18-year-old from Yorkton, Sask., police are encouraging parents to monitor what their children are doing online.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/18-year-old-saskatchewan-man-faces-terrorism-related-charges-after-arrest-in-alberta/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/18-year-old-saskatchewan-man-faces-terrorism-related-charges-after-arrest-in-alberta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton public school trustees to consider whether to try to improve school access for migrant students]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Edmonton public school trustee wants to see if the division can change its registration policy to keep children with lapsed immigration status enrolled in school.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-public-school-trustees-to-consider-whether-to-try-to-improve-school-access-for-migrant-students/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-public-school-trustees-to-consider-whether-to-try-to-improve-school-access-for-migrant-students/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emera to buy Canadian Utilities to create $72B energy 'powerhouse']]></title><description><![CDATA[The new company will operate as Emera and maintain its public company headquarters in Halifax. The merged company will be one of Canada's largest utilities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/emera-to-buy-canadian-utilities-to-create-72b-energy-powerhouse/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/emera-to-buy-canadian-utilities-to-create-72b-energy-powerhouse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New public art at Edmonton-area bridge marks 150 years since Treaty 6 signing]]></title><description><![CDATA[For artist Stewart Steinhauer of Saddle Lake Cree Nation, the placement of his granite sculptures at an Edmonton-area bridge is both a joy and a relief. The 74-year-old wanted to complete the work this year for the 150th anniversary of the signing of Treaty 6, and took on some apprentices to get it done.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/new-public-art-at-edmonton-area-bridge-marks-150-years-since-treaty-6-signing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/new-public-art-at-edmonton-area-bridge-marks-150-years-since-treaty-6-signing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arbitrator awards City of Edmonton $5M over engine coolant dispute]]></title><description><![CDATA[An arbitrator has awarded the City of Edmonton millions of dollars after the city sued multiple companies over problems with engine coolant that affected city buses and firefighting vehicles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/arbitrator-awards-city-of-edmonton-5m-over-engine-coolant-dispute/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/arbitrator-awards-city-of-edmonton-5m-over-engine-coolant-dispute/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['People are overwhelmed': Community groups rally to inform voters ahead of Alberta referendum]]></title><description><![CDATA[Politics professor Lori Williams and her colleagues are among the in-demand speakers as community-based organizations across Alberta plan, host and get creative to help residents understand the referendum's complex questions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/people-are-overwhelmed-community-groups-rally-to-inform-voters-ahead-of-alberta-referendum/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/people-are-overwhelmed-community-groups-rally-to-inform-voters-ahead-of-alberta-referendum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Almost half of Albertans turning to side hustles amid financial, AI job concerns: MNP report]]></title><description><![CDATA[A report from consumer insolvency firm MNP Ltd. digs into the financial insecurities of Albertans and finds concerns ranging from the impact of AI on the job market to a lack of savings in case of an emergency.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/almost-half-of-albertans-turning-to-side-hustles-amid-financial-ai-job-concerns-mnp-report/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 04:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/almost-half-of-albertans-turning-to-side-hustles-amid-financial-ai-job-concerns-mnp-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmontonians toss fewer disposable bags but struggle with sorting garbage, waste study finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edmontonians have been throwing out fewer disposable bags since a single-use item bylaw came into effect three years ago, but many residents are also filling garbage bins with compostable and recyclable items, according to a recent report from the city.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmontonians-toss-fewer-disposable-bags-but-struggle-with-sorting-garbage-waste-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 04:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmontonians-toss-fewer-disposable-bags-but-struggle-with-sorting-garbage-waste-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta Catholic bishops urge faithful to consider impact of referendum on vulnerable]]></title><description><![CDATA[In an Oct. 1 letter, five Catholic bishops asked parishioners to consider the effects of the ballot proposals on children, those in poverty, the sick and the isolated. The province's three Anglican bishops have also issued a public statement on the referendum, echoing the concerns of their Catholic counterparts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-catholic-bishops-urge-faithful-to-consider-impact-of-referendum-on-vulnerable/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 03:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-catholic-bishops-urge-faithful-to-consider-impact-of-referendum-on-vulnerable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What to expect from Parti Québécois as it’s projected to form minority government in Quebec]]></title><description><![CDATA[The sovereigntist Parti Qu&eacute;b&eacute;cois is projected to form the next government in Quebec. Here's what the PQ has promised to do in government.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/what-to-expect-from-parti-qubcois-as-its-projected-to-form-minority-government-in-quebec/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 03:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/what-to-expect-from-parti-qubcois-as-its-projected-to-form-minority-government-in-quebec/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What to expect from a Parti Québécois government]]></title><description><![CDATA[The sovereigntist Parti Qu&eacute;b&eacute;cois is projected to form the next government in Quebec. Here's what the PQ has promised to do in government.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/what-to-expect-from-a-parti-qubcois-government/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 03:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/what-to-expect-from-a-parti-qubcois-government/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Curaleaf sweetens Aurora Cannabis takeover offer after past rejection]]></title><description><![CDATA[Curaleaf says it's boosting its bid despite Aurora rebuffing past overtures because it wants to signal good faith negotiations and show it's worth combining the businesses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/curaleaf-sweetens-aurora-cannabis-takeover-offer-after-past-rejection/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 01:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/curaleaf-sweetens-aurora-cannabis-takeover-offer-after-past-rejection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fact check: Is this Alberta separatist real or AI-generated?]]></title><description><![CDATA[This University of Alberta student isn&rsquo;t real, but the AI-generated video is being used to promote Alberta separatism ahead of the Oct. 19 provincial referendum.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/fact-check-is-this-alberta-separatist-real-or-ai-generated/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 01:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/fact-check-is-this-alberta-separatist-real-or-ai-generated/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Catholic, Anglican bishops urge Albertans to consider referendum’s impact on vulnerable]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Anglican bishops said they don't normally wade into political issues, but the referendum questions ultimately come down to choosing what kind of society we aspire to have.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/catholic-anglican-bishops-urge-albertans-to-consider-referendums-impact-on-vulnerable/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 01:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/catholic-anglican-bishops-urge-albertans-to-consider-referendums-impact-on-vulnerable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary mayor calls out separatists for 'selling out Alberta' to U.S.]]></title><description><![CDATA[An investigation by the Globe and Mail revealed members of the GOP negotiated with ringleaders of the Alberta separatist movement on Canadian soil, offering support such as software to profile voters. Calgary Mayor Jeromy Farkas and Edmonton Mayor Andrew Knack speak to Power &amp; Politics about what the Edmonton mayor calls 'a very dangerous path.']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/calgary-mayor-calls-out-separatists-for-selling-out-alberta-to-us/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/calgary-mayor-calls-out-separatists-for-selling-out-alberta-to-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AHS, government must hand over records in Mentzelopoulos case, judge rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[A judge ordered Alberta Health Services and the province to produce records to fill "certain gaps and deficiencies" tied to a lawsuit launched by the former CEO of AHS.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/ahs-government-must-hand-over-records-in-mentzelopoulos-case-judge-rules/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/ahs-government-must-hand-over-records-in-mentzelopoulos-case-judge-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&lsquo;Toothpaste is out of the tube': Pro-separation advertiser says further action needed against Forever Canadian]]></title><description><![CDATA[A third-party advertiser campaigning in favour of Alberta separation said it is &ldquo;better late than never&rdquo; after Elections Alberta told a pro-Confederation group to disclose some campaign expenses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/lsquotoothpaste-is-out-of-the-tube-pro-separation-advertiser-says-further-action-needed-against-forever-canadian/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 23:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/lsquotoothpaste-is-out-of-the-tube-pro-separation-advertiser-says-further-action-needed-against-forever-canadian/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta separatist lawyer denied access to more cash from funds frozen in dispute with First Nation]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Alberta Court of King&rsquo;s Bench judge has rejected Alberta lawyer Jeff Rath&rsquo;s request to access an additional $776,000 to cover his personal and legal expenses while his accounts are frozen by a court order.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-separatist-lawyer-denied-access-to-more-cash-from-funds-frozen-in-dispute-with-first-nation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 23:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-separatist-lawyer-denied-access-to-more-cash-from-funds-frozen-in-dispute-with-first-nation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suncor sells of N.L. offshore assets, other oilsands giant bulks up Alberta holdings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Suncor is selling offshore assets in Atlantic Canada as it focuses on its oilsands holdings, while Cenovus is buying a smaller peer to grow its own footprint in northern Alberta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/suncor-sells-of-nl-offshore-assets-other-oilsands-giant-bulks-up-alberta-holdings/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 22:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/suncor-sells-of-nl-offshore-assets-other-oilsands-giant-bulks-up-alberta-holdings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cenovus Energy looks to grow as it signs $5.7B deal to buy Athabasca Oil]]></title><description><![CDATA[Athabasca Oil has 40,000 barrels per day of oilsands production currently, but Cenovus Energy sees the opportunity to ratchet that up to 115,000 by 2032.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/cenovus-energy-looks-to-grow-as-it-signs-57b-deal-to-buy-athabasca-oil/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 22:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/cenovus-energy-looks-to-grow-as-it-signs-57b-deal-to-buy-athabasca-oil/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Curaleaf sweetens takeover offer for Edmonton's Aurora Cannabis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Curaleaf Holdings Inc. says it will sweeten its offer to buy rival pot firm Aurora Cannabis Inc. Curaleaf now wants to make an offer valued at $5 US per Aurora share, up from $4 US earlier this summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/curaleaf-sweetens-takeover-offer-for-edmontons-aurora-cannabis/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 21:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/curaleaf-sweetens-takeover-offer-for-edmontons-aurora-cannabis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Nations in Alberta work to mobilize voters, prepare community members for referendum]]></title><description><![CDATA[Angel Houle, along with other staff at the Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations, has been organizing workshops to help member nations spread the word on where and how to vote in the upcoming Alberta referendum. It's about fighting for a united Canada and for the treaties that secure that unity, she said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/first-nations-in-alberta-work-to-mobilize-voters-prepare-community-members-for-referendum/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 21:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/first-nations-in-alberta-work-to-mobilize-voters-prepare-community-members-for-referendum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta First Nations work to mobilize voters, prepare community members for referendum]]></title><description><![CDATA[Angel Houle, along with other staff at the Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations, has been organizing workshops to help member nations spread the word on where and how to vote in the upcoming Alberta referendum. It's about fighting for a united Canada and for the treaties that secure that unity, she said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-first-nations-work-to-mobilize-voters-prepare-community-members-for-referendum/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 21:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-first-nations-work-to-mobilize-voters-prepare-community-members-for-referendum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report of Republicans working with Alberta separatists is ‘concerning,’ says Tory MP]]></title><description><![CDATA['Absolutely nobody has a right to promise away Alberta's birthright, which is our natural resources,' said Dane Lloyd, the Tory MP tasked by with convincing Albertans to stay.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/report-of-republicans-working-with-alberta-separatists-is-concerning-says-tory-mp/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 20:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/report-of-republicans-working-with-alberta-separatists-is-concerning-says-tory-mp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Danielle Smith unaware of reported Alberta separatist meetings with U.S. strategists]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has said she will vote against separation but has been accused of not doing enough to quell separatist sentiment in the province.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/danielle-smith-unaware-of-reported-alberta-separatist-meetings-with-us-strategists/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 20:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/danielle-smith-unaware-of-reported-alberta-separatist-meetings-with-us-strategists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alex Ovechkin to play nine more games in Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alex Ovechkin has announced the 2026-27 NHL season will be his last.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alex-ovechkin-to-play-nine-more-games-in-canada/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alex-ovechkin-to-play-nine-more-games-in-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shesterkin, Bouchard, Cotter earn NHL honours]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin has been named the NHL's first star of the week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/shesterkin-bouchard-cotter-earn-nhl-honours/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/shesterkin-bouchard-cotter-earn-nhl-honours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amber Alert issued for 7-year-old girl after abduction: Alberta RCMP]]></title><description><![CDATA[Valleyview RCMP have issued an Amber Alert after a seven-year-old girl was reportedly abducted from her home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/amber-alert-issued-for-7-year-old-girl-after-abduction-alberta-rcmp/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/amber-alert-issued-for-7-year-old-girl-after-abduction-alberta-rcmp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amber Alert cancelled as child found safe, suspected arrested: Alberta RCMP]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Amber Alert for a seven-year-old Alberta girl was reportedly abducted from her home was cancelled an hour and a half after being issued, after RCMP said she was found safe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/amber-alert-cancelled-as-child-found-safe-suspected-arrested-alberta-rcmp/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/amber-alert-cancelled-as-child-found-safe-suspected-arrested-alberta-rcmp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amber Alert cancelled as child found safe, suspect arrested: Alberta RCMP]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Amber Alert for a seven-year-old Alberta girl who was reportedly abducted from her home was cancelled an hour and a half after being issued, after RCMP said she was found safe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/amber-alert-cancelled-as-child-found-safe-suspect-arrested-alberta-rcmp/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/amber-alert-cancelled-as-child-found-safe-suspect-arrested-alberta-rcmp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amber Alert issued for 7-year-old Alberta girl RCMP say was abducted from home]]></title><description><![CDATA[RCMP have issued an Amber Alert for a 7-year-old girl who police say was abducted from her home in northwest Alberta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/amber-alert-issued-for-7-year-old-alberta-girl-rcmp-say-was-abducted-from-home/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/amber-alert-issued-for-7-year-old-alberta-girl-rcmp-say-was-abducted-from-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amber Alert cancelled for missing 7-year-old Alberta girl]]></title><description><![CDATA[Valleyview RCMP have cancelled the Amber Alert for a missing girl reportedly abducted from her home in Valleyview, Alta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/amber-alert-cancelled-for-missing-7-year-old-alberta-girl/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/amber-alert-cancelled-for-missing-7-year-old-alberta-girl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cenovus Energy signs deal to buy Athabasca Oil in deal valued at $5.7 billion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cenovus CEO Jon McKenzie says Athabasca's high-quality, long-life assets fit the company's portfolio and provide a clear opportunity to improve performance, grow production and create long-term shareholder value.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/cenovus-energy-signs-deal-to-buy-athabasca-oil-in-deal-valued-at-57-billion/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/cenovus-energy-signs-deal-to-buy-athabasca-oil-in-deal-valued-at-57-billion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cenovus Energy looks at oilsands growth as it signs $5.7B deal to buy Athabasca Oil]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cenovus CEO Jon McKenzie says recent federal government policy shifts will help unlock production growth from the properties it's acquiring.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/cenovus-energy-looks-at-oilsands-growth-as-it-signs-57b-deal-to-buy-athabasca-oil/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/cenovus-energy-looks-at-oilsands-growth-as-it-signs-57b-deal-to-buy-athabasca-oil/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta’s population grew more than rest of Canada last year, data shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta&rsquo;s population continues to grow &mdash; and faster than almost all of Canada, Statistics Canada&rsquo;s latest population estimates suggest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/albertas-population-grew-more-than-rest-of-canada-last-year-data-shows/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/albertas-population-grew-more-than-rest-of-canada-last-year-data-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton infill protest brings hundreds to Churchill Square]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hundreds gathered in downtown Edmonton&rsquo;s Churchill Square on Sunday to advocate for further amendments to the city&rsquo;s infill zoning bylaw.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-infill-protest-brings-hundreds-to-churchill-square/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-infill-protest-brings-hundreds-to-churchill-square/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clocks stay in daylight saving, but analysis backs permanent standard time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ralph Mistlberger's light is adjustable, allowing him to have the full spectrum of options depending on what his internal clock needs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/clocks-stay-in-daylight-saving-but-analysis-backs-permanent-standard-time/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/clocks-stay-in-daylight-saving-but-analysis-backs-permanent-standard-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta lawyers urge province to publicly release long-awaited review of police misconduct probes]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 22 months since an independent review got underway to examine how the Alberta Crown Prosecution Service handles police misconduct investigations, members of the legal community are calling on the province to make the final report public.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-lawyers-urge-province-to-publicly-release-long-awaited-review-of-police-misconduct-probes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-lawyers-urge-province-to-publicly-release-long-awaited-review-of-police-misconduct-probes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Unintended consequences’: Poll shows UCP independence referendum boosting Alberta NDP]]></title><description><![CDATA[Premier Danielle Smith's efforts to satisfy the party faithful with an independence referendum may have unintentionally breathed life into the opposition NDP.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/unintended-consequences-poll-shows-ucp-independence-referendum-boosting-alberta-ndp/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/unintended-consequences-poll-shows-ucp-independence-referendum-boosting-alberta-ndp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cold reality: Canadian troops struggle in Alaska as military relearns Arctic warfare]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian troops battled frostbite, failing batteries, communications problems and gaps in basic winter skills during a major Alaska exercise, according to an internal evaluation. Despite achieving their training objectives, the experience exposed how much the military must relearn as Ottawa promises a larger, sustained presence &mdash; and credible combat capability &mdash; in the Arctic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/cold-reality-canadian-troops-struggle-in-alaska-as-military-relearns-arctic-warfare/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/cold-reality-canadian-troops-struggle-in-alaska-as-military-relearns-arctic-warfare/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Build Canada Homes was launched a year ago. Can it scale up fast enough to meet demand?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Build Canada Homes promises to scale up the delivery of affordable housing at a time when industry leaders are raising the alarm about the lagging pace of housing development across the country. After one year of existence, the agency has only begun construction of about 2,000 units.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/build-canada-homes-was-launched-a-year-ago-can-it-scale-up-fast-enough-to-meet-demand/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/build-canada-homes-was-launched-a-year-ago-can-it-scale-up-fast-enough-to-meet-demand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton eyes making Transit app’s premium version free for riders]]></title><description><![CDATA[City council is considering a plan to purchase a four-year subscription to the trip-planning app Transit, so Edmontonians could access its premium version for free.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-eyes-making-transit-apps-premium-version-free-for-riders/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 17:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-eyes-making-transit-apps-premium-version-free-for-riders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New data centre permit raises concern for some residents in nearby northern Alberta town]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some nearby residents are raising questions about a development permit recently issued for a data centre north of the city of Grande Prairie. The County of Grande Prairie council is expected to discuss rules around such permits on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/new-data-centre-permit-raises-concern-for-some-residents-in-nearby-northern-alberta-town/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/new-data-centre-permit-raises-concern-for-some-residents-in-nearby-northern-alberta-town/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Silence could be consent’: Alberta First Nations push to get out vote for referendum]]></title><description><![CDATA[Angel Houle, who has never voted in a provincial election, is helping outfit First Nations' leaders with everything they need to get out the vote on Oct. 19.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/silence-could-be-consent-alberta-first-nations-push-to-get-out-vote-for-referendum/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 14:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/silence-could-be-consent-alberta-first-nations-push-to-get-out-vote-for-referendum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta First Nations gearing up for referendum]]></title><description><![CDATA[Angel Houle, who has never voted in a provincial election, is helping outfit First Nations' leaders with everything they need to get out the vote on Oct. 19.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-first-nations-gearing-up-for-referendum/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 14:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-first-nations-gearing-up-for-referendum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Does Canada have ‘no core identity’ or a Judeo-Christian one? Identity drives referendum debate at this church]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBC News sat down with congregants of Calgary&rsquo;s Southside Victory Church to understand how their individual faith perspectives shape how they&rsquo;ll vote in the Alberta referendum.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/does-canada-have-no-core-identity-or-a-judeo-christian-one-identity-drives-referendum-debate-at-this-church/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/does-canada-have-no-core-identity-or-a-judeo-christian-one-identity-drives-referendum-debate-at-this-church/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Merilainen making most of chance with Canucks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Goaltender Leevi Merilainen wants to make the most of the opportunity the Vancouver Canucks have given him.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/merilainen-making-most-of-chance-with-canucks/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 12:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/merilainen-making-most-of-chance-with-canucks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oilers find defensive footing in win over Kraken]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Edmonton Oilers have proven they can get it done without running and gunning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/oilers-find-defensive-footing-in-win-over-kraken/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 11:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/oilers-find-defensive-footing-in-win-over-kraken/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mark Carney for Nobel Peace Prize? Probably not, but his name's out there]]></title><description><![CDATA[If relations between Canada the U.S. are cool now, the temperature could plummet if Prime Minister Mark Carney were to win the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/mark-carney-for-nobel-peace-prize-probably-not-but-his-names-out-there/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/mark-carney-for-nobel-peace-prize-probably-not-but-his-names-out-there/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's spy agency shakes up hiring process to 'meet operational needs': documents]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canadian Security Intelligence Service is shaking up its hiring process to meet operational needs, internal emails show &mdash; a signal the service continues to face recruitment issues.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canadas-spy-agency-shakes-up-hiring-process-to-meet-operational-needs-documents/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canadas-spy-agency-shakes-up-hiring-process-to-meet-operational-needs-documents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oilers top Kraken 3-1 for second straight win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Connor McDavid had a goal and an assist to give him nine points through three games as the Edmonton Oilers won their second game in a row, defeating the Seattle Kraken 3-1 on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/oilers-top-kraken-3-1-for-second-straight-win/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 03:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/oilers-top-kraken-3-1-for-second-straight-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Panelists make cases for and against Alberta separation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta leaders on both sides of the aisle debated about separation Friday evening, joining CBC Radio&rsquo;s Edmonton AM host Tara McCarthy for a panel discussion ahead of the provincial referendum.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/panelists-make-cases-for-and-against-alberta-separation/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 20:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/panelists-make-cases-for-and-against-alberta-separation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta considers new regional air service subsidies]]></title><description><![CDATA[After commercial air traffic was ended to Medicine Hat and Lethbridge earlier this year, the government of Alberta is working on a subsidy program to bring in smaller carriers &mdash; an important step to take advantage of increased defence spending that could flow to areas with remote Canadian Forces bases.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-considers-new-regional-air-service-subsidies/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-considers-new-regional-air-service-subsidies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eyes on AI as factor in Alberta referendum]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you ask a popular artificial intelligence chatbot and a search engine whether taxes in an independent Alberta would be higher, it might say yes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/eyes-on-ai-as-factor-in-alberta-referendum/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 14:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/eyes-on-ai-as-factor-in-alberta-referendum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Internal documents detail Ottawa's economic worries over Alberta referendum]]></title><description><![CDATA[Internal federal documents offer insights into how Ottawa is assessing the economic fallout from the possibility of Alberta separating from Canada and becoming an independent state.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/internal-documents-detail-ottawas-economic-worries-over-alberta-referendum/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/internal-documents-detail-ottawas-economic-worries-over-alberta-referendum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hosting a radio show taught me immigrants came for Canada, not a separate Alberta]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the host of Red FM, Rishi Nagar has heard from many listeners who, like him, are immigrants to Canada and don't want Alberta to separate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/hosting-a-radio-show-taught-me-immigrants-came-for-canada-not-a-separate-alberta/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/hosting-a-radio-show-taught-me-immigrants-came-for-canada-not-a-separate-alberta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada scores a dairy win on U.S. soil as farmers grumble about Trump's trade war]]></title><description><![CDATA[At the World Dairy Expo in Wisconsin, the political tension between Canada and the U.S. is &mdash; more or less &mdash; set aside as farmers from both sides of the border focus on their best bovines. But even so, CBC News found some Americans in the crowd who take a dim view of the Trump administration's trade war.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canada-scores-a-dairy-win-on-us-soil-as-farmers-grumble-about-trumps-trade-war/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canada-scores-a-dairy-win-on-us-soil-as-farmers-grumble-about-trumps-trade-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada bet billions on an EV boom. Was it too much, too soon?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal and provincial governments bet billions on the rapid rise of the electric vehicle industry. But major EV and battery projects in Ontario, Quebec and British Columbia have since been delayed, cancelled, suspended, substantially changed &mdash; and in one case, gone bankrupt &mdash; as automakers and suppliers adjust to weaker-than-anticipated demand.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canada-bet-billions-on-an-ev-boom-was-it-too-much-too-soon/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canada-bet-billions-on-an-ev-boom-was-it-too-much-too-soon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stampeders hold off Riders to continue hot run]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vernon Adams Jr. threw for 242 yards and four touchdowns as the Calgary Stampeders won their third straight game to continue their hot pursuit of a CFL playoff berth with a 37-31 victory over the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/stampeders-hold-off-riders-to-continue-hot-run/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 06:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/stampeders-hold-off-riders-to-continue-hot-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RCMP officer found not guilty of leaking police data to help Rwanda]]></title><description><![CDATA[An RCMP officer who was accused of illegally accessing a police database to pass information on to Rwanda&rsquo;s government was acquitted of all charges on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/rcmp-officer-found-not-guilty-of-leaking-police-data-to-help-rwanda/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 06:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/rcmp-officer-found-not-guilty-of-leaking-police-data-to-help-rwanda/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dedicated river valley space for homeless encampments debated in Edmonton]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Edmonton River Valley Conservation Coalition wants to see a few dedicated encampment sites with clean drinking water, washrooms, trash cans and a safe needle disposal site.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/dedicated-river-valley-space-for-homeless-encampments-debated-in-edmonton/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 03:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/dedicated-river-valley-space-for-homeless-encampments-debated-in-edmonton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What does Elections Alberta's compliance agreement with Forever Canadian mean?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A compliance agreement between Elections Alberta and a group campaigning for Alberta to remain in Canada means the organization is required to disclose certain referendum advertising expenses and contributions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/what-does-elections-albertas-compliance-agreement-with-forever-canadian-mean/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 03:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/what-does-elections-albertas-compliance-agreement-with-forever-canadian-mean/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Happens Next? A panel discussion on Alberta’s referendum]]></title><description><![CDATA[A panel discussion with Keith Wilson, Marie Gordon and Jason Kenney moderated by Edmonton AM's Tara McCarthy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/what-happens-next-a-panel-discussion-on-albertas-referendum/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 01:03:47 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/what-happens-next-a-panel-discussion-on-albertas-referendum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stephen Harper warns Alberta separatism will bring 'no benefit']]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Conservative prime minister Stephen Harper cautioned against the prospect of Alberta separation in a column Friday, writing that even voting just to "send a message" would represent a fraught approach.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/stephen-harper-warns-alberta-separatism-will-bring-no-benefit/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 00:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/stephen-harper-warns-alberta-separatism-will-bring-no-benefit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Babcock takes blame as Oilers struggle defensively]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scoring goals is not a problem for the Connor McDavid-led Edmonton Oilers. Keeping the puck out of their net is another matter, despite new coach Mike Babcock stressing defence throughout training camp.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/babcock-takes-blame-as-oilers-struggle-defensively/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 23:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/babcock-takes-blame-as-oilers-struggle-defensively/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carney, Smith say new West Coast pipeline could get oil companies building again]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's been a relatively quiet decade in Alberta's oilsands, but the federal and provincial governments believe a new West Coast pipeline coupled with policy shifts might help turn up the volume. Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith say that if oilsands companies start building again &mdash; as they hope &mdash; it will be different this time around.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/carney-smith-say-new-west-coast-pipeline-could-get-oil-companies-building-again/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 23:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/carney-smith-say-new-west-coast-pipeline-could-get-oil-companies-building-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Another oilsands boom? Smith, Carney say this time Canada will be ready]]></title><description><![CDATA[The last boom from the mid-2000s to 2010s came with the side-effects of cost inflation, labour scarcity and housing shortages &mdash; the industry has changed significantly since then.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/another-oilsands-boom-smith-carney-say-this-time-canada-will-be-ready/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 22:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/another-oilsands-boom-smith-carney-say-this-time-canada-will-be-ready/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[West Edmonton high school put on lockdown while police investigate weapons complaint]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ross Sheppard High School was placed on lockdown while police investigate a weapons complaint.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/west-edmonton-high-school-put-on-lockdown-while-police-investigate-weapons-complaint/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 22:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/west-edmonton-high-school-put-on-lockdown-while-police-investigate-weapons-complaint/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[West Edmonton high school on lockdown while police investigate weapons complaint]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ross Sheppard High School has been placed on lockdown while police investigate a weapons complaint.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/west-edmonton-high-school-on-lockdown-while-police-investigate-weapons-complaint/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 22:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/west-edmonton-high-school-on-lockdown-while-police-investigate-weapons-complaint/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lockdown lifted at West Edmonton high school]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ross Sheppard High School was placed on lockdown while police investigated a weapons complaint.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/lockdown-lifted-at-west-edmonton-high-school/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 22:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/lockdown-lifted-at-west-edmonton-high-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 injured in CNRL gas plant fire east of Calgary; 1 in critical condition]]></title><description><![CDATA[STARS air ambulance said a man in his 70s was transported from the gas plant, about 88 kilometres east of Calgary, to hospital in critical condition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/2-injured-in-cnrl-gas-plant-fire-east-of-calgary-1-in-critical-condition/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 22:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/2-injured-in-cnrl-gas-plant-fire-east-of-calgary-1-in-critical-condition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta Mountie found not guilty of using database to help Rwanda]]></title><description><![CDATA[RCMP Const. Eli Ndatuje was charged under the Criminal Code and the Security of Information Act for alleged illegal use of the police database but has been round not guilty.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-mountie-found-not-guilty-of-using-database-to-help-rwanda/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-mountie-found-not-guilty-of-using-database-to-help-rwanda/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Legal battles mount over the off-reserve Millennium Scoop]]></title><description><![CDATA[Courts countrywide are grappling with the complex question of whether federal and provincial governments can be sued for the stark overrepresentation of Indigenous children in the off-reserve child welfare system, delivering dizzyingly mixed results.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/legal-battles-mount-over-the-off-reserve-millennium-scoop/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/legal-battles-mount-over-the-off-reserve-millennium-scoop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta separatists say Ottawa prioritizing pipeline doesn’t halt independence push]]></title><description><![CDATA[In just over two weeks, Albertans will go to the polls in an Oct. 19 referendum on whether to stay in Canada or launch a second, binding referendum on separating.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-separatists-say-ottawa-prioritizing-pipeline-doesnt-halt-independence-push/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-separatists-say-ottawa-prioritizing-pipeline-doesnt-halt-independence-push/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mayors, First Nations chiefs in Alberta's oilsands region react tentatively to West Coast pipeline designation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Political leaders in Alberta&rsquo;s oilsands region say they hope the potential one million barrels of oil per day that could flow through a new West Coast oil pipeline will also bring jobs and economic spinoffs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/mayors-first-nations-chiefs-in-albertas-oilsands-region-react-tentatively-to-west-coast-pipeline-designation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/mayors-first-nations-chiefs-in-albertas-oilsands-region-react-tentatively-to-west-coast-pipeline-designation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta referendum panel at U of A brings out heavy hitters]]></title><description><![CDATA[The province is weeks away from the Oct. 19 referendum, asking Albertans to vote on 10 questions about the constitution, immigration and separation. CBC Edmonton is partnering with the University of Alberta Students&rsquo; Union (UASU) to live stream a student-focused discussion about what happens after the vote.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-referendum-panel-at-u-of-a-brings-out-heavy-hitters/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-referendum-panel-at-u-of-a-brings-out-heavy-hitters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta referendum forum brings out heavy hitters]]></title><description><![CDATA[The province is weeks away from the Oct. 19 referendum, asking Albertans to vote on 10 questions about the constitution, immigration and separation. CBC Edmonton is partnering with the University of Alberta Students&rsquo; Union (UASU) to live stream a student-focused discussion about what happens after the vote.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-referendum-forum-brings-out-heavy-hitters/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-referendum-forum-brings-out-heavy-hitters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oilers, Canucks take lessons from wild games]]></title><description><![CDATA[Neither the Vancouver Canucks nor the Edmonton Oilers were entirely happy with their first two games of the season.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/oilers-canucks-take-lessons-from-wild-games/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/oilers-canucks-take-lessons-from-wild-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Cornell's alleged rape case and the Hockey Canada trial's striking parallels reveal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Several legal experts note there are some striking similarities between the alleged gang rape case unfolding at Cornell Universitythis week and last year's Hockey Canada sexual assault trial in London, Ont., which saw all five players acquitted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/what-cornells-alleged-rape-case-and-the-hockey-canada-trials-striking-parallels-reveal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/what-cornells-alleged-rape-case-and-the-hockey-canada-trials-striking-parallels-reveal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It's the biggest Alberta separatist account on the internet. It has links to a movement leader]]></title><description><![CDATA[The account Rise of Alberta is anonymous and drives four times as much engagement as the next most popular account.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/its-the-biggest-alberta-separatist-account-on-the-internet-it-has-links-to-a-movement-leader/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/its-the-biggest-alberta-separatist-account-on-the-internet-it-has-links-to-a-movement-leader/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McDavid comes up big as Oilers down Canucks 9-7]]></title><description><![CDATA[Connor McDavid scored his first goal of the season and tallied four assists as the Edmonton Oilers outlasted the Vancouver Canucks for a wild 9-7 victory on Thursday.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/mcdavid-comes-up-big-as-oilers-down-canucks-9-7/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 07:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/mcdavid-comes-up-big-as-oilers-down-canucks-9-7/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian astronaut reaches International Space Station for six-month mission]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASA says the Crew 13 mission had the fastest flight ever to the International Space Station, taking just under eight hours to reach the facility.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canadian-astronaut-reaches-international-space-station-for-six-month-mission/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canadian-astronaut-reaches-international-space-station-for-six-month-mission/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton teen carjacked during Facebook Marketplace exchange]]></title><description><![CDATA[An 18-year-old who thought he was helping his brother with a Facebook Marketplace sale instead found himself being the victim of an armed carjacking in southwest Edmonton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-teen-carjacked-during-facebook-marketplace-exchange/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 02:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-teen-carjacked-during-facebook-marketplace-exchange/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ASIRT looking into Edmonton woman’s allegation of unprovoked police assault: ‘Smashed my face’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta's police watchdog is looking into a complaint from a woman who alleges unnecessary force was used during an interaction with Edmonton police in August.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/asirt-looking-into-edmonton-womans-allegation-of-unprovoked-police-assault-smashed-my-face/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 01:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/asirt-looking-into-edmonton-womans-allegation-of-unprovoked-police-assault-smashed-my-face/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Astronaut from Alberta heads to space]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Fort Saskatchewan astronaut is on his way to the International Space Station. CBC&rsquo;s Tristan Mottershead was with Edmonton space fans as Joshua Kutryk lifted off on his first mission.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/astronaut-from-alberta-heads-to-space/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 01:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/astronaut-from-alberta-heads-to-space/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump's trade rep sounds pessimistic about deal with Canada, saying issues are 'quite difficult to resolve']]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer says he regularly speaks with his Canadian counterpart, but that the two sides have reached an impasse on some trade irritants and there's no sign of a resolution any time soon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/trumps-trade-rep-sounds-pessimistic-about-deal-with-canada-saying-issues-are-quite-difficult-to-resolve/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/trumps-trade-rep-sounds-pessimistic-about-deal-with-canada-saying-issues-are-quite-difficult-to-resolve/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton man charged after online death threats made against Prime Minister Carney]]></title><description><![CDATA[RCMP Supt. Matt Johnson says criminal actions online have real-world consequences, regardless of whether they're made behind a screen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-man-charged-after-online-death-threats-made-against-prime-minister-carney/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-man-charged-after-online-death-threats-made-against-prime-minister-carney/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indigenous groups given just 2 months to consult on Pacific Link pipeline designation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government said it will work over the next year to complete consultations on the project itself, and to secure environmental safeguards, financing and Indigenous partnerships.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/indigenous-groups-given-just-2-months-to-consult-on-pacific-link-pipeline-designation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/indigenous-groups-given-just-2-months-to-consult-on-pacific-link-pipeline-designation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton man charged for alleged death threat against Canada's prime minister: RCMP]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police arrested a 44-year-old Edmonton man accused of threatening to kill Prime Minister Mark Carney, RCMP say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-man-charged-for-alleged-death-threat-against-canadas-prime-minister-rcmp/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 22:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-man-charged-for-alleged-death-threat-against-canadas-prime-minister-rcmp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Riders look to solve red-zone woes against Stamps]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite struggling in the red zone in recent weeks, the Saskatchewan Roughriders aren't about to wave the red flag heading into Friday's matchup with the Calgary Stampeders.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/riders-look-to-solve-red-zone-woes-against-stamps/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 21:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/riders-look-to-solve-red-zone-woes-against-stamps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Horvath closing in on two CFL touchdown records]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zander Horvath has Hall of Famers Mike Pringle and Milt Stegall in his sights.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/horvath-closing-in-on-two-cfl-touchdown-records/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 20:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/horvath-closing-in-on-two-cfl-touchdown-records/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oilers put Nugent-Hopkins on injured reserve]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryan Nugent-Hopkins will miss his second straight game Thursday as the Edmonton Oilers visit the Vancouver Canucks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/oilers-put-nugent-hopkins-on-injured-reserve/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/oilers-put-nugent-hopkins-on-injured-reserve/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[West Coast oil pipeline becomes 1st project designated in national interest]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal and Alberta governments have announced that a proposed pipeline carrying one million barrels of oil a day from Alberta to the B.C. coast has become the first project designated in the national interest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/west-coast-oil-pipeline-becomes-1st-project-designated-in-national-interest/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/west-coast-oil-pipeline-becomes-1st-project-designated-in-national-interest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Biometric monitoring installation by Grande Prairie police aims to improve safety in holding cells]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Grande Prairie Police Service is installing contactless biometric monitoring technology in eight holding cells to help prevent death and serious injuries of people in custody.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/biometric-monitoring-installation-by-grande-prairie-police-aims-to-improve-safety-in-holding-cells/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/biometric-monitoring-installation-by-grande-prairie-police-aims-to-improve-safety-in-holding-cells/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta men convicted in Coutts border blockade set to receive appeal decisions]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Alberta Court of Appeal is set to release its decisions Thursday morning in the cases of two leaders of the 2022 Coutts border blockade who were convicted of mischief and weapons offences.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-men-convicted-in-coutts-border-blockade-set-to-receive-appeal-decisions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-men-convicted-in-coutts-border-blockade-set-to-receive-appeal-decisions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta men convicted in Coutts border blockade lose appeals]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Alberta Court of Appeal has dismissed the appeals of two leaders of the 2022 Coutts border blockade who were convicted of mischief and weapons offences.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-men-convicted-in-coutts-border-blockade-lose-appeals/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-men-convicted-in-coutts-border-blockade-lose-appeals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta educators grapple with referendum lessons in the face of neutrality law]]></title><description><![CDATA[In Brett Dibble&rsquo;s Grade 12-level social studies classes, lessons about Alberta&rsquo;s 10 fall referendum questions are among the first issues students dived into this school year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-educators-grapple-with-referendum-lessons-in-the-face-of-neutrality-law/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-educators-grapple-with-referendum-lessons-in-the-face-of-neutrality-law/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A decade of Rogers Place. Is Edmonton better off?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rogers Place was meant to revitalize downtown Edmonton, but has that happened? As the arena marks its 10th anniversary, the CBC&rsquo;s Brennan Klak explores its complicated history, its controversial ownership model and whether the Oilers Entertainment Group has too much power in downtown Edmonton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/a-decade-of-rogers-place-is-edmonton-better-off/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/a-decade-of-rogers-place-is-edmonton-better-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Lac La Biche's shoreline is getting a health checkup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Biologists are revisiting Lac La Biche's shoreline a decade after a previous assessment to track changes in development and environmental conditions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/why-lac-la-biches-shoreline-is-getting-a-health-checkup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/why-lac-la-biches-shoreline-is-getting-a-health-checkup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poll suggests slight majority of UCP voters favours separation as party stares down ‘tough days’ ahead]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new poll suggests the group with the highest level of support for Alberta separation is supporters of the United Conservative Party, trumping other groups, including those defined by age, religiosity and education.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/poll-suggests-slight-majority-of-ucp-voters-favours-separation-as-party-stares-down-tough-days-ahead/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/poll-suggests-slight-majority-of-ucp-voters-favours-separation-as-party-stares-down-tough-days-ahead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poll suggests slight majority of UCP voters favour separation as party stares down ‘tough days’ ahead]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new poll suggests the group with the highest level of support for Alberta separation is supporters of the United Conservative Party, trumping other groups, including those defined by age, religiosity and education.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/poll-suggests-slight-majority-of-ucp-voters-favour-separation-as-party-stares-down-tough-days-ahead/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/poll-suggests-slight-majority-of-ucp-voters-favour-separation-as-party-stares-down-tough-days-ahead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa faces deadline on whether to fast-track new West Coast pipeline]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thursday marks a critical milestone in the proposal to construct a new bitumen pipeline from Alberta to Canada's West Coast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/ottawa-faces-deadline-on-whether-to-fast-track-new-west-coast-pipeline/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/ottawa-faces-deadline-on-whether-to-fast-track-new-west-coast-pipeline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New documentary takes you behind the scenes of the 2022 Papal visit to Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new documentary The Apology: Act 2 is highlighting the behind the scenes of the 2022 Pope Francis visit to Indigenous communities in Canada where he made his historic apology to survivors of residential schools and their families.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/new-documentary-takes-you-behind-the-scenes-of-the-2022-papal-visit-to-canada/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/new-documentary-takes-you-behind-the-scenes-of-the-2022-papal-visit-to-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[West Coast pipeline deadline day: Carney, Smith to make announcement in Fort McMurray]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thursday marks Ottawa's deadline to decide whether to designate a proposed pipeline from Alberta to British Columbia's south coast as a project of national interest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/west-coast-pipeline-deadline-day-carney-smith-to-make-announcement-in-fort-mcmurray/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/west-coast-pipeline-deadline-day-carney-smith-to-make-announcement-in-fort-mcmurray/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pacific Link pipeline to the West Coast officially designated a ‘national interest’ project]]></title><description><![CDATA[The proposed Pacific Link pipeline would see up to one million barrels of oil per day flow from Alberta to the BC. Lower Mainland for export to Asian markets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/pacific-link-pipeline-to-the-west-coast-officially-designated-a-national-interest-project/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/pacific-link-pipeline-to-the-west-coast-officially-designated-a-national-interest-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carney designates West Coast pipeline as a ‘national interest’ project]]></title><description><![CDATA[The proposed new pipeline would see up to one million barrels per day flow from Alberta to Delta, B.C., for export to Asian markets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/carney-designates-west-coast-pipeline-as-a-national-interest-project/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/carney-designates-west-coast-pipeline-as-a-national-interest-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I'm an Indigenous entrepreneur fighting to keep my business. Alberta needs change, but not separatism]]></title><description><![CDATA[In Fort McMurray, Mike Deranger built a successful oil and gas service company during a heyday of support for local Indigenous business. But so much has changed, he writes, and the independence movement is not offering solutions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/im-an-indigenous-entrepreneur-fighting-to-keep-my-business-alberta-needs-change-but-not-separatism/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/im-an-indigenous-entrepreneur-fighting-to-keep-my-business-alberta-needs-change-but-not-separatism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former soldier exposes how Canadian white supremacist group recruits members]]></title><description><![CDATA[Second Sons Canada describes itself as a "men's nationalist club" dedicated to fitness and preserving Canada's heritage, but a former military member who attempted to join the group says he only learned about its true nature &mdash; which included adoration for Hitler, neo-Nazis and hatred for Jews &mdash; when he met them in person and was presented with a confidentiality contract.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/former-soldier-exposes-how-canadian-white-supremacist-group-recruits-members/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/former-soldier-exposes-how-canadian-white-supremacist-group-recruits-members/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton’s reconciliation with Indigenous people includes tangible, symbolic steps]]></title><description><![CDATA[In Alberta&rsquo;s capital, which is home to the second-largest urban Indigenous population in the country, some steps aimed at reconciliation have and are being taken to implement some of the 94 calls to action outlined in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission&rsquo;s final 2015 report.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmontons-reconciliation-with-indigenous-people-includes-tangible-symbolic-steps/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmontons-reconciliation-with-indigenous-people-includes-tangible-symbolic-steps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk is in 'high spirits' for Thursday's launch to the International Space Station]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just six months after Jeremy Hansen launched on the Artemis II mission, another Canadian is ready to blast off into space, this time for a six-month mission.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canadian-astronaut-joshua-kutryk-is-in-high-spirits-for-thursdays-launch-to-the-international-space-station/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 03:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canadian-astronaut-joshua-kutryk-is-in-high-spirits-for-thursdays-launch-to-the-international-space-station/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marking National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at Fort Edmonton Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edmonton's oldest historic site served as a place to remember the history of Canada's Indigenous people on the sixth annual National Day of Truth and Reconciliation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/marking-national-day-for-truth-and-reconciliation-at-fort-edmonton-park/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 03:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/marking-national-day-for-truth-and-reconciliation-at-fort-edmonton-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UCP MLA says he’s voted in favour of Alberta holding binding referendum on independence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Red Deer-South MLA Jason Stephan says he has voted in favour of Alberta&rsquo;s government proceeding with a legally binding referendum on separation, but adds he hopes to see Canada united if Alberta is &ldquo;treated fairly&rdquo; as a result.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/ucp-mla-says-hes-voted-in-favour-of-alberta-holding-binding-referendum-on-independence/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 02:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/ucp-mla-says-hes-voted-in-favour-of-alberta-holding-binding-referendum-on-independence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Campaign sign rules causing confusion, concern among municipalities ahead of Alberta referendum]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ahead of the October referendum, some Alberta municipal leaders say it's unclear who's responsible for enforcing rules around campaign signs. Changes to the provincial Election Act prevent municipalities from passing new bylaws or resolutions about election signs or advertisements. Instead, the provincial government can make regulations establishing rules on ads, including their placement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/campaign-sign-rules-causing-confusion-concern-among-municipalities-ahead-of-alberta-referendum/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 02:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/campaign-sign-rules-causing-confusion-concern-among-municipalities-ahead-of-alberta-referendum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump says 'very bad' Canada is being 'taught a little lesson' as trade action escalates]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. President Donald Trump's war of words with Canada continued Wednesday as he veered off a prepared script at an event marking Hispanic Heritage Month in the States to chastise Canadian leaders for being what he called "very bad."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/trump-says-very-bad-canada-is-being-taught-a-little-lesson-as-trade-action-escalates/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 01:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/trump-says-very-bad-canada-is-being-taught-a-little-lesson-as-trade-action-escalates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta aims to crack down on illegal garbage dumping with tougher legislation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The proposed Alberta legislation would allow for up to $100,000 in fines for individuals, or $1 million for corporations &mdash; doubling the maximum penalties now on the books.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-aims-to-crack-down-on-illegal-garbage-dumping-with-tougher-legislation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-aims-to-crack-down-on-illegal-garbage-dumping-with-tougher-legislation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The NHL final is no longer free to watch. This group wants to pass a law to change that]]></title><description><![CDATA[Next year, for the first time in decades, Canadians won't be able to watch the NHL Stanley Cup final for free on television. A lobby organization wants the government to pass a law to prevent that from happening.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/the-nhl-final-is-no-longer-free-to-watch-this-group-wants-to-pass-a-law-to-change-that/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/the-nhl-final-is-no-longer-free-to-watch-this-group-wants-to-pass-a-law-to-change-that/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Human rights panel condemns Canada's inaction regarding Indigenous people]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada is failing to meet international legal obligations by refusing to hold thorough investigations into the crimes committed in its residential school system, says a global human rights organization.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/human-rights-panel-condemns-canadas-inaction-regarding-indigenous-people/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/human-rights-panel-condemns-canadas-inaction-regarding-indigenous-people/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta proposes fines of up to $1M for illegal garbage dumping]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Alberta government will introduce legislation this fall to increase penalties for illegal dumping, with fines ranging from $10,000 to $100,000 for individuals, and $100,000 to $1 million for corporations. The changes would also allow courts to impose jail sentences, ranging from a minimum of 30 days to six months.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-proposes-fines-of-up-to-1m-for-illegal-garbage-dumping/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-proposes-fines-of-up-to-1m-for-illegal-garbage-dumping/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Separation will not solve problems’: Poilievre speaks in Alberta ahead of referendum]]></title><description><![CDATA[Federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, who is from Alberta, said separatists have a problem with the federal Liberal government &mdash; not with Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/separation-will-not-solve-problems-poilievre-speaks-in-alberta-ahead-of-referendum/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 22:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/separation-will-not-solve-problems-poilievre-speaks-in-alberta-ahead-of-referendum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young Canadians less hopeful about future of democracy: Statistics Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prairie provinces, including Alberta, had the highest percentage of respondents who felt no hope at all about democracy while British Columbia led with those who felt very hopeful.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/young-canadians-less-hopeful-about-future-of-democracy-statistics-canada/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 22:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/young-canadians-less-hopeful-about-future-of-democracy-statistics-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary cyclotron to make radiopharmaceuticals for fighting cancer expected by 2029]]></title><description><![CDATA[A cyclotron speeds up tiny charged particles and shoots them at a target to make radioactive materials for medical scans and treatments for diseases such as cancer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/calgary-cyclotron-to-make-radiopharmaceuticals-for-fighting-cancer-expected-by-2029/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 22:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/calgary-cyclotron-to-make-radiopharmaceuticals-for-fighting-cancer-expected-by-2029/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta extends deadline to apply for $100 energy rebate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly 3.4 million adult Albertans are eligible for the rebate, but Finance Minister Jason Nixon says so far only about 1.5 million people have applied.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-extends-deadline-to-apply-for-100-energy-rebate/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 21:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-extends-deadline-to-apply-for-100-energy-rebate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Riders host Stamps in important division showdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's another important West Division contest for Trevor Harris and the Saskatchewan Roughriders.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/riders-host-stamps-in-important-division-showdown/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 21:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/riders-host-stamps-in-important-division-showdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton man accused of abducting his 2 kids wanted on Canada-wide warrant]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edmonton police issued a Canada-wide warrant on Sept. 23 for Scot MacDermid, 42, in relation to two counts of abduction in contravention of a custody order.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-man-accused-of-abducting-his-2-kids-wanted-on-canada-wide-warrant/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-man-accused-of-abducting-his-2-kids-wanted-on-canada-wide-warrant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Albertans now have another month to apply for $100 energy rebate]]></title><description><![CDATA[The province is giving Albertans another month to apply for the $100 energy rebate, with a new deadline of Oct. 31.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/albertans-now-have-another-month-to-apply-for-100-energy-rebate/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/albertans-now-have-another-month-to-apply-for-100-energy-rebate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada-wide warrants issued for Edmonton father in alleged abduction of his children]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Edmonton father who was reported missing with his young son and daughter five weeks ago is now facing charges in relation to the alleged abduction of his children.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canada-wide-warrants-issued-for-edmonton-father-in-alleged-abduction-of-his-children/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canada-wide-warrants-issued-for-edmonton-father-in-alleged-abduction-of-his-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carney marks 6th National Day for Truth and Reconciliation saying journey 'is far far from finished']]></title><description><![CDATA[As people gathered Wednesday across the country to mark the sixth National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Prime Minister Mark Carney reminded Canadians that the endeavour to come to terms with the past may never finish.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/carney-marks-6th-national-day-for-truth-and-reconciliation-saying-journey-is-far-far-from-finished/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/carney-marks-6th-national-day-for-truth-and-reconciliation-saying-journey-is-far-far-from-finished/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘We owe them action,’ Carney says on Truth and Reconciliation Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Truth and Reconciliation Commission concluded in its landmark 2015 final report that the school system was a central element of a state-backed policy of cultural genocide.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/we-owe-them-action-carney-says-on-truth-and-reconciliation-day/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/we-owe-them-action-carney-says-on-truth-and-reconciliation-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['A gift from Mother Earth:' Man behind Indigenous site in Edmonton recounts discovery of sacred spring]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three years after bringing outdoor Indigenous ceremony into Edmonton's city limits,elders say the emergence of a sacred spring shows reconciliation efforts at kihcihkaw ask&icirc; are working.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/a-gift-from-mother-earth-man-behind-indigenous-site-in-edmonton-recounts-discovery-of-sacred-spring/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/a-gift-from-mother-earth-man-behind-indigenous-site-in-edmonton-recounts-discovery-of-sacred-spring/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Almost 40K residential school records will be destroyed. Not all survivors think they should be]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Supreme Court of Canada ruled in 2017 that the almost 38,000 records of residential school testimony collected through the IAP will be destroyed in 2027, unless individual survivors request their own records be preserved.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/almost-40k-residential-school-records-will-be-destroyed-not-all-survivors-think-they-should-be/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/almost-40k-residential-school-records-will-be-destroyed-not-all-survivors-think-they-should-be/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Almost 40,000 residential school records will be destroyed. Not all survivors think they should be]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Supreme Court of Canada ruled in 2017 that the more than 38,000 records of residential school testimony collected through the IAP will be destroyed in 2027, unless individual survivors request their own records be preserved.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/almost-40000-residential-school-records-will-be-destroyed-not-all-survivors-think-they-should-be/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/almost-40000-residential-school-records-will-be-destroyed-not-all-survivors-think-they-should-be/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta independence campaigners go for soft sell, even if they want a hard exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pro-separation organizers argue referendum vote is just about 'leverage' with Ottawa. Are voters convinced by that pitch?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-independence-campaigners-go-for-soft-sell-even-if-they-want-a-hard-exit/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-independence-campaigners-go-for-soft-sell-even-if-they-want-a-hard-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Now that you know the truth, what do you do about reconciliation?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fear of making a misstep can leave people unsure how to participate in reconciliation, but both Indigenous and non-Indigenous people say there are countless ways to contribute.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/now-that-you-know-the-truth-what-do-you-do-about-reconciliation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/now-that-you-know-the-truth-what-do-you-do-about-reconciliation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After 'doom and gloom' decade, Fort McMurray readies for a boom]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Alberta community synonymous with meteoric oil booms and crippling busts is now staring down another potential wave of economic fortune.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/after-doom-and-gloom-decade-fort-mcmurray-readies-for-a-boom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/after-doom-and-gloom-decade-fort-mcmurray-readies-for-a-boom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canucks enjoy season-opening win over Oilers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Manny Malhotra era for the Vancouver Canucks is off to a positive start, even if it was a lot closer than it looked like it was going to be.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canucks-enjoy-season-opening-win-over-oilers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canucks-enjoy-season-opening-win-over-oilers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[With less than 3 weeks before Alberta's referendum, Poilievre makes case for Canadian unity in Edmonton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Conservative Party of Canada Leader Pierre Poilievre says he supports a united Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/with-less-than-3-weeks-before-albertas-referendum-poilievre-makes-case-for-canadian-unity-in-edmonton/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 07:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/with-less-than-3-weeks-before-albertas-referendum-poilievre-makes-case-for-canadian-unity-in-edmonton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cotter, Canucks outlast Oilers 6-5 in overtime]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paul Cotter capped a two-goal night with the game winner 1:59 into overtime as the Vancouver Canucks got off to a strong start in defeating the Edmonton Oilers 6-5 on Tuesday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/cotter-canucks-outlast-oilers-6-5-in-overtime/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 07:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/cotter-canucks-outlast-oilers-6-5-in-overtime/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[50-storey towers, new security approach part of developer’s plans for Edmonton City Centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[A redeveloped Edmonton City Centre could include a pair of 50-storey towers, affordable apartments and security guards at building entrances, according to the co-CEO of the firm that has acquired the mall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/50-storey-towers-new-security-approach-part-of-developers-plans-for-edmonton-city-centre/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 02:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/50-storey-towers-new-security-approach-part-of-developers-plans-for-edmonton-city-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Severely disabled 18-year-old denied AISH benefits — until media made aware]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite her son being unable to walk, talk and requiring 24/7 care, including an overnight nurse, Kristi Hall-Busque was dumbfounded when told by AISH that he was employable.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/severely-disabled-18-year-old-denied-aish-benefits-until-media-made-aware/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 02:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/severely-disabled-18-year-old-denied-aish-benefits-until-media-made-aware/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton condo owners accuse investment firms of ‘predatory’ takeovers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some Edmonton condo owners say investment firms are making individual offers on multiple units at the same time, in order to gain enough control to turn the property into rentals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-condo-owners-accuse-investment-firms-of-predatory-takeovers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 02:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-condo-owners-accuse-investment-firms-of-predatory-takeovers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Doing God’s will’: Accused in Edmonton Corn Maze stabbing claims victim was a Nazi]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael Ferzli is on trial for murder in the August 2024 corn maze stabbing of Joseph Farnsworth, but is seeking to be found not criminally responsible due to having schizophrenia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/doing-gods-will-accused-in-edmonton-corn-maze-stabbing-claims-victim-was-a-nazi/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 01:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/doing-gods-will-accused-in-edmonton-corn-maze-stabbing-claims-victim-was-a-nazi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sherwood Park man charged with using AI to make child sexual abuse materials]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALERT said Christopher Kalbfleisch, 51, was arrested for a second time since June and is now charged with using AI to sexualize photos and videos of young victims he knows.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/sherwood-park-man-charged-with-using-ai-to-make-child-sexual-abuse-materials/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/sherwood-park-man-charged-with-using-ai-to-make-child-sexual-abuse-materials/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta, Anglican diocese accept vicarious liability in lawsuit over alleged sexual assaults of teen inmates]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Alberta government and the Anglican Synod of the Diocese of Edmonton have admitted vicarious liability for an Anglican priest's sexual assaults against youth in a city jail in the 1980s.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-anglican-diocese-accept-vicarious-liability-in-lawsuit-over-alleged-sexual-assaults-of-teen-inmates/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 22:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-anglican-diocese-accept-vicarious-liability-in-lawsuit-over-alleged-sexual-assaults-of-teen-inmates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winnipeg grandparent scams lead to fraud, sex assault charges for Edmonton man: police]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three adults in their 80s received calls of someone pretending to be their grandson saying they had been arrested and needed bail money.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/winnipeg-grandparent-scams-lead-to-fraud-sex-assault-charges-for-edmonton-man-police/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 22:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/winnipeg-grandparent-scams-lead-to-fraud-sex-assault-charges-for-edmonton-man-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton plane pull supports Hope Air flights taking Canadians to medical appointments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Haul for Hope supports Hope Air, a national charity that provides free medical flights for Canadians who can&rsquo;t afford it, from remote regions across the country.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-plane-pull-supports-hope-air-flights-taking-canadians-to-medical-appointments/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-plane-pull-supports-hope-air-flights-taking-canadians-to-medical-appointments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are there too many cormorants in Alberta? Group studying whether more bird population control needed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some anglers and conservationists have been concerned that double-crested cormorants are having a serious impact on recovering fish populations and stocked trout ponds, with the Alberta Wildlife Federation launching a citizen science initiative to better understand cormorant populations across the province and whether there needs to be more population control done.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/are-there-too-many-cormorants-in-alberta-group-studying-whether-more-bird-population-control-needed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/are-there-too-many-cormorants-in-alberta-group-studying-whether-more-bird-population-control-needed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton Oilers' Nugent-Hopkins to miss season opener with lower-body injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Veteran centre Ryan Nugent-Hopkins will miss the Edmonton Oilers' season opener with a lower-body injury.<br />
The Oilers announced the ailment Tuesday, hours before kicking off their season against the visiting Vancouver Canucks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-oilers-nugent-hopkins-to-miss-season-opener-with-lower-body-injury/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-oilers-nugent-hopkins-to-miss-season-opener-with-lower-body-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta CEOs join ‘stay’ camp as Calgary Chamber warns of separatism economic fallout]]></title><description><![CDATA[A University of Calgary study estimates trade costs would rise by five to eight per cent and Alberta could see up to 175,000jobs cut and a $62-billion annual hit to the economy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-ceos-join-stay-camp-as-calgary-chamber-warns-of-separatism-economic-fallout/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-ceos-join-stay-camp-as-calgary-chamber-warns-of-separatism-economic-fallout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nugent-Hopkins out for Oilers’ opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[Veteran centre Ryan Nugent-Hopkins will miss the Edmonton Oilers' season opener with a lower-body injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/nugent-hopkins-out-for-oilers-opener/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 19:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/nugent-hopkins-out-for-oilers-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Everything you need to know about the 10 questions in Alberta's Oct. 19 referendum]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBC News breaks down each of the referendum questions to help voters prepare to mark the 10 ballots.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-10-questions-in-albertas-oct-19-referendum/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 19:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-10-questions-in-albertas-oct-19-referendum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rourke, Adams and Blanchard earn CFL honours]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quarterbacks Nathan Rourke and Vernon Adams Jr. along with kicker Vincent Blanchard were named the CFL's players of the week Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/rourke-adams-and-blanchard-earn-cfl-honours/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 19:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/rourke-adams-and-blanchard-earn-cfl-honours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poundmaker’s Lodge Treatment Centres closes St. Albert day program, seeks funding to resume it]]></title><description><![CDATA[The executive director of Poundmaker&rsquo;s Lodge Treatment Centres held a news conference on Monday to speak about the funding challenges that recently prompted the closure of the addictions facility's day program.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/poundmakers-lodge-treatment-centres-closes-st-albert-day-program-seeks-funding-to-resume-it/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/poundmakers-lodge-treatment-centres-closes-st-albert-day-program-seeks-funding-to-resume-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rivalries renewed as fresh NHL season begins]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new NHL season kicks off tonight with some historic rivalries and the reigning Stanley Cup champions celebrating their title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/rivalries-renewed-as-fresh-nhl-season-begins/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/rivalries-renewed-as-fresh-nhl-season-begins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Separatist group takes motorhome to northwestern Alberta to talk independence]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Let&rsquo;s Talk Alberta motorhome makes a slow turn off Highway 2 into the parking lot of the Dunvegan Inn in Fairview, Alta., on a sunny mid-September morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/separatist-group-takes-motorhome-to-northwestern-alberta-to-talk-independence/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/separatist-group-takes-motorhome-to-northwestern-alberta-to-talk-independence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grave of boy who vanished at residential school found decades later, First Nation looks for others like him]]></title><description><![CDATA[The family of 11-year-old Johnny Kiyawasew, who never came home from St. Francis Xavier residential school, spent decades searching for answers. Now, Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation and the University of Alberta say they're doing extensive research to uncover the stories of other children like Johnny who went to residential school but never made it home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/grave-of-boy-who-vanished-at-residential-school-found-decades-later-first-nation-looks-for-others-like-him/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/grave-of-boy-who-vanished-at-residential-school-found-decades-later-first-nation-looks-for-others-like-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One year later, Edmonton councillors agree to amend controversial public spaces bylaw]]></title><description><![CDATA[Members of a city committee have voted to make minor changes to a controversial municipal bylaw as groups that advocate for homeless people in Edmonton say the rules continue to hurt vulnerable communities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/one-year-later-edmonton-councillors-agree-to-amend-controversial-public-spaces-bylaw/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 04:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/one-year-later-edmonton-councillors-agree-to-amend-controversial-public-spaces-bylaw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City committee votes to tweak parts of Edmonton’s public spaces bylaw, anti-poverty groups still have concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Members of a city committee have voted to make minor changes to a controversial municipal bylaw as groups that advocate for homeless people in Edmonton say the rules continue to hurt vulnerable communities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/city-committee-votes-to-tweak-parts-of-edmontons-public-spaces-bylaw-anti-poverty-groups-still-have-concerns/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 04:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/city-committee-votes-to-tweak-parts-of-edmontons-public-spaces-bylaw-anti-poverty-groups-still-have-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta teen accused of ‘764’ terrorism, sexual extortion and animal cruelty crimes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Predators with the 764 network routinely lure youth and encourage them to commit sexual acts, child sexual abuse and exploitation, self-harm, and the torture of animals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-teen-accused-of-764-terrorism-sexual-extortion-and-animal-cruelty-crimes-2/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 02:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-teen-accused-of-764-terrorism-sexual-extortion-and-animal-cruelty-crimes-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta teen accused of 764 terrorism, sexual extortion and animal cruelty crimes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Predators with the 764 network routinely lure youth and encourage them to commit sexual acts, child sexual abuse and exploitation, self-harm, and the torture of animals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-teen-accused-of-764-terrorism-sexual-extortion-and-animal-cruelty-crimes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 02:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-teen-accused-of-764-terrorism-sexual-extortion-and-animal-cruelty-crimes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Basic repairs, downtown investment on Edmonton business group's budget wish list]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Edmonton Chamber of Commerce says the next city budget should be fiscally responsible and focused on core services while also investing in initiatives that will grow the economy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/basic-repairs-downtown-investment-on-edmonton-business-groups-budget-wish-list/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 01:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/basic-repairs-downtown-investment-on-edmonton-business-groups-budget-wish-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary-Edmonton high-speed rail project moves forward with new commitments from Alberta, feds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plans for high-speed rail service between Calgary, Red Deer and Edmonton are moving forward with new commitments from the governments of Alberta and Canada. The province says it is preparing to launch a formal process for private-sector proponents of the rail project to submit proposals, and the federal government has committed to referring the project to Ottawa's Major Projects Office.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/calgary-edmonton-high-speed-rail-project-moves-forward-with-new-commitments-from-alberta-feds/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 01:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/calgary-edmonton-high-speed-rail-project-moves-forward-with-new-commitments-from-alberta-feds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta announces next step in high-speed rail plan to connect Edmonton, Calgary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Premier Danielle Smith says Ottawa has agreed to refer the project to its major projects office once a proponent has been selected.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-announces-next-step-in-high-speed-rail-plan-to-connect-edmonton-calgary/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-announces-next-step-in-high-speed-rail-plan-to-connect-edmonton-calgary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta ‘failed’ Cargill workers amid COVID-19 outbreak with inaction, overconfidence: report]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new report says a number of factors converged to produce a &ldquo;preventable tragedy&rdquo; in which two workers and four close contacts died after a massive COVID-19 outbreak at Cargill&rsquo;s beef processing plant in High River, Alta., in 2020.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-failed-cargill-workers-amid-covid-19-outbreak-with-inaction-overconfidence-report/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-failed-cargill-workers-amid-covid-19-outbreak-with-inaction-overconfidence-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Advocates plea for feds to call inquiry into Alberta, Sask. trans laws]]></title><description><![CDATA[LGBTQ+ advocates say members of Parliament need to hear from those impacted by these laws, adding that some have taken their own lives since the policies were enacted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/advocates-plea-for-feds-to-call-inquiry-into-alberta-sask-trans-laws/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 23:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/advocates-plea-for-feds-to-call-inquiry-into-alberta-sask-trans-laws/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Politics edging out weather as a top concern for Alberta ranchers]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a season of good moisture and continued high market prices, Statistics Canada recorded the largest year to year increase in national herd size in over 20 years. But ranchers and economists say confidence in the market continues to be rocked by increasing volatility out of the U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/politics-edging-out-weather-as-a-top-concern-for-alberta-ranchers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 22:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/politics-edging-out-weather-as-a-top-concern-for-alberta-ranchers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than 650,000 requests to vote by mail in referendum: Elections Alberta]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elections Alberta says it has received more than 650,000 requests for special ballots for the Oct. 19 referendum &mdash; a huge increase in the number of requests received for the 2023 provincial general election.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/more-than-650000-requests-to-vote-by-mail-in-referendum-elections-alberta/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 21:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/more-than-650000-requests-to-vote-by-mail-in-referendum-elections-alberta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former British PM David Cameron says Alberta separatism vote unlike Brexit]]></title><description><![CDATA[David Cameron led the United Kingdom for six years leading up to the 2016 vote to split the United Kingdom from the European Union.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/former-british-pm-david-cameron-says-alberta-separatism-vote-unlike-brexit/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 21:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/former-british-pm-david-cameron-says-alberta-separatism-vote-unlike-brexit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big contracts, young talent among NHL storylines]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sidney Crosby has seen plenty of change across his 21 NHL seasons.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/big-contracts-young-talent-among-nhl-storylines/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/big-contracts-young-talent-among-nhl-storylines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flu and COVID-19 vaccinations are underway. Here’s each province’s approach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario has started its vaccination rollout for COVID-19 and flu vaccines, with high-risk recipients up first, while some provinces have not yet given details of their schedule.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/flu-and-covid-19-vaccinations-are-underway-heres-each-provinces-approach/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/flu-and-covid-19-vaccinations-are-underway-heres-each-provinces-approach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[About 658K mail-in ballots requested for Alberta referendum, half the workers hired]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elections Alberta says it received 11 times more requests for mail-in ballots and has hired thousands more workers for the referendum than it did in the last provincial election.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/about-658k-mail-in-ballots-requested-for-alberta-referendum-half-the-workers-hired/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/about-658k-mail-in-ballots-requested-for-alberta-referendum-half-the-workers-hired/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[11 times more ballots requested for Alberta referendum than last provincial election]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elections Alberta says it received roughly 658,000 requests for special ballots for the Oct. 19 referendum, and about 100,000 of those electors have already voted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/11-times-more-ballots-requested-for-alberta-referendum-than-last-provincial-election/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/11-times-more-ballots-requested-for-alberta-referendum-than-last-provincial-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario Premier Doug Ford visits Alberta, urges people to vote to stay in Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario Premier Doug Ford, with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith at his side, told a Calgary audience Monday that Albertans need to stay in the Confederation fold.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/ontario-premier-doug-ford-visits-alberta-urges-people-to-vote-to-stay-in-canada/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/ontario-premier-doug-ford-visits-alberta-urges-people-to-vote-to-stay-in-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will Meta’s data centre raise Alberta power bills? Experts say it could]]></title><description><![CDATA[Experts warn Meta's Sturgeon County data centre could put pressure on Alberta energy prices, despite assurances from Meta and the provincial government that Albertans won't see higher bills.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/will-metas-data-centre-raise-alberta-power-bills-experts-say-it-could/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/will-metas-data-centre-raise-alberta-power-bills-experts-say-it-could/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local hockey fans adjust to watching NHL games without Hockey Night in Canada on CBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Local sports fans and businesses are figuring out how they'll tune in to NHL games this year, as the CBC will not be airing Hockey Night in Canada for free for the first time in almost 75 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/local-hockey-fans-adjust-to-watching-nhl-games-without-hockey-night-in-canada-on-cbc/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/local-hockey-fans-adjust-to-watching-nhl-games-without-hockey-night-in-canada-on-cbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blackfoot artist Faye HeavyShield receives Governor General’s Award for Visual and Media Arts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kainai Nation artist Faye HeavyShield was announced as one of eight 2026 Governor General&rsquo;s Awards in Visual and Media Arts winners in September, making her the only Albertan recognized through this year's Artistic Achievement Awards.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/blackfoot-artist-faye-heavyshield-receives-governor-generals-award-for-visual-and-media-arts/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/blackfoot-artist-faye-heavyshield-receives-governor-generals-award-for-visual-and-media-arts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta, Ontario premiers set to share stage in Calgary to talk energy policy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The leaders will be in the city's downtown to talk about how to best get Canada's natural resources to market in a world of fluctuating politics and conflicts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-ontario-premiers-set-to-share-stage-in-calgary-to-talk-energy-policy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-ontario-premiers-set-to-share-stage-in-calgary-to-talk-energy-policy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Severe dust pollution blowing into Alberta community downwind of the oilsands, study warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[New peer-reviewed research shows that Fort McKay, Alta. faces disproportionately high levels of dust pollution, frequently exceeding Alberta's regulatory guidelines for ambient air quality. Researchers say outdated monitoring standards leave the community vulnerable to intense spikes of contamination.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/severe-dust-pollution-blowing-into-alberta-community-downwind-of-the-oilsands-study-warns/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/severe-dust-pollution-blowing-into-alberta-community-downwind-of-the-oilsands-study-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Speed over species? What experts are saying about Ottawa's new major projects bill]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government says the purpose of Bill C-39 is to make project decisions in one year. But tucked inside are a dizzying array of more than 300 clauses that amend more than a dozen separate pieces of federal legislation, including laws to protect species at risk, water quality and fisheries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/speed-over-species-what-experts-are-saying-about-ottawas-new-major-projects-bill/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/speed-over-species-what-experts-are-saying-about-ottawas-new-major-projects-bill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How much would Quebec independence cost? An Alberta study offers clues]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the Parti Qu&eacute;b&eacute;cois leading in the polls and promising a third referendum, the party is facing questions about the economic impact of Quebec independence &mdash; and a new study on Alberta separation offers a sobering point of comparison.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/how-much-would-quebec-independence-cost-an-alberta-study-offers-clues/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/how-much-would-quebec-independence-cost-an-alberta-study-offers-clues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Critics accuse Carney government of proposing 'sacrifice zones' for the environment]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government says the purpose of Bill C-39 is to make project decisions in one year. But tucked inside are a dizzying array of more than 300 clauses that amend more than a dozen separate pieces of federal legislation, including laws to protect species at risk, water quality and fisheries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/critics-accuse-carney-government-of-proposing-sacrifice-zones-for-the-environment/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/critics-accuse-carney-government-of-proposing-sacrifice-zones-for-the-environment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Albertans to vote on 10 questions in October referendum. Here’s what they ask]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's not only deciding whether to hold a referendum on Alberta separation next month, there's several other questions Albertans will vote on.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/albertans-to-vote-on-10-questions-in-october-referendum-heres-what-they-ask/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/albertans-to-vote-on-10-questions-in-october-referendum-heres-what-they-ask/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged with 1st-degree murder after fatal 2023 shooting in northern Alberta: RCMP]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man was charged with first-degree murder Saturday, in relation to fatal shooting that happened in northern Alberta more than three years ago, police say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/man-charged-with-1st-degree-murder-after-fatal-2023-shooting-in-northern-alberta-rcmp/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 22:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/man-charged-with-1st-degree-murder-after-fatal-2023-shooting-in-northern-alberta-rcmp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elks eliminate Hamilton Ticats from playoff race with 37-35 overtime win]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Edmonton Elks made the Hamilton Tiger-Cats' playoff elimination sting just a little bit more than usual Saturday, finding a way to make it to overtime and eke out a win.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/elks-eliminate-hamilton-ticats-from-playoff-race-with-37-35-overtime-win/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 19:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/elks-eliminate-hamilton-ticats-from-playoff-race-with-37-35-overtime-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada’s premiers tight-lipped on constitutional changes in Alberta referendum]]></title><description><![CDATA[Albertans will vote on several proposals, including three of which would likely require the support of more than half of Canada's legislatures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canadas-premiers-tight-lipped-on-constitutional-changes-in-alberta-referendum/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 15:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canadas-premiers-tight-lipped-on-constitutional-changes-in-alberta-referendum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Q&amp;A: Economist explains why Alberta&rsquo;s economic growth is leaving the rest of Canada behind this year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite recent geopolitical and trade turbulence, a new report from ATB Financial projects Alberta&rsquo;s economy will finish the year in a strong position compared to the rest of the country.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/qampa-economist-explains-why-albertarsquos-economic-growth-is-leaving-the-rest-of-canada-behind-this-year/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/qampa-economist-explains-why-albertarsquos-economic-growth-is-leaving-the-rest-of-canada-behind-this-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta's referendum is both business and personal for ranchers on both sides]]></title><description><![CDATA[Support to hold a formal referendum on Alberta separation is higher in rural parts of the province, but still a minority opinion. Ranchers who spoke with CBC News outlined different motivations behind how they will vote in a referendum this October.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/albertas-referendum-is-both-business-and-personal-for-ranchers-on-both-sides/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/albertas-referendum-is-both-business-and-personal-for-ranchers-on-both-sides/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Speed kills’ vs. ‘just do it:’ Survey illustrates Albertans’ hopes, fears over highway speed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two thirds of Albertans who filled out a survey on highway speed limits last year said they supported increasing the speed limit on rural divided highways to 120 km/h, but the results show older drivers were less likely than younger ones to support the idea.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/speed-kills-vs-just-do-it-survey-illustrates-albertans-hopes-fears-over-highway-speed/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/speed-kills-vs-just-do-it-survey-illustrates-albertans-hopes-fears-over-highway-speed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Albertans divided on immigration, while half still undecided on 9 non-separation questions: poll]]></title><description><![CDATA[Albertans are divided over immigration but attitudes are &ldquo;softening,&rdquo; while nearly half still don&rsquo;t know which way they&rsquo;ll vote on the nine non-separation questions in the Oct. 19 referendum, a new poll commissioned by CBC News suggests.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/albertans-divided-on-immigration-while-half-still-undecided-on-9-non-separation-questions-poll/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/albertans-divided-on-immigration-while-half-still-undecided-on-9-non-separation-questions-poll/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jets ready to move on from Hellebuyck heartbreak]]></title><description><![CDATA[For a team with high aspirations, the Winnipeg Jets couldn't have scripted a worse start.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/jets-ready-to-move-on-from-hellebuyck-heartbreak/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 13:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/jets-ready-to-move-on-from-hellebuyck-heartbreak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rebuilding Canucks look to set new foundation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The metrics of success have changed for the Vancouver Canucks.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/rebuilding-canucks-look-to-set-new-foundation/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 13:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/rebuilding-canucks-look-to-set-new-foundation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Babcock ‘OK’ with taking media heat off players]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mike Babcock's hiring by the Edmonton Oilers has been a distraction in more ways that one.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/babcock-ok-with-taking-media-heat-off-players/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/babcock-ok-with-taking-media-heat-off-players/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unions have new leverage, not less, under Liberals' new major projects bill: jobs minister]]></title><description><![CDATA[Though organized labour is pushing back against the Carney government's latest major projects bill &mdash; which aims to amend a controversial portion of the Labour Code &mdash; Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu says unions will have more leverage, not less, under the proposal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/unions-have-new-leverage-not-less-under-liberals-new-major-projects-bill-jobs-minister/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/unions-have-new-leverage-not-less-under-liberals-new-major-projects-bill-jobs-minister/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The incoming U.S. import bans on Canadian alcohol, whey, molasses and motorcycles, by the numbers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The United States is set to ban a select number of Canadian imports starting Tuesday, in the next escalation of a trade war that has already led to steep tariffs on goods from both sides.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/the-incoming-us-import-bans-on-canadian-alcohol-whey-molasses-and-motorcycles-by-the-numbers/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/the-incoming-us-import-bans-on-canadian-alcohol-whey-molasses-and-motorcycles-by-the-numbers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elks outlast Ticats 37-35 in overtime]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joshua Cephus caught a three-yard pass in the endzone during the two-point shootout as the Edmonton Elks returned to their winning ways with a dramatic 37-35 overtime victory over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/elks-outlast-ticats-37-35-in-overtime/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 04:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/elks-outlast-ticats-37-35-in-overtime/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary Stampeders beat Ottawa Redblacks 45-31]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deonta McMahon scored a pair of touchdowns for the Calgary Stampeders in a 45-31 win over the Ottawa Redblacks in the CFL on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/calgary-stampeders-beat-ottawa-redblacks-45-31/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 01:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/calgary-stampeders-beat-ottawa-redblacks-45-31/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tumbler Ridge residents rally for 24/7 emergency health services]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents of Tumbler Ridge, B.C., say a lack of overnight services creates significant challenges for people who require urgent medical care outside of regular operating hours.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/tumbler-ridge-residents-rally-for-247-emergency-health-services/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 00:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/tumbler-ridge-residents-rally-for-247-emergency-health-services/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lawyer wins case against multinational firm behind day school settlement]]></title><description><![CDATA[A First Nations lawyer who started the quest for justice for day school survivors has won a lawsuit against a firm regarding compensation for her work.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/lawyer-wins-case-against-multinational-firm-behind-day-school-settlement/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 21:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/lawyer-wins-case-against-multinational-firm-behind-day-school-settlement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Squamish man uses motion-activated zombie to scare bears away from garbage]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 33 bears have been killed by conservation officers in B.C. this year, including two that entered stores through automatic sliding doors in Hope and Squamish. It's led to creative solutions to keep the hungry animals away from attractants.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/squamish-man-uses-motion-activated-zombie-to-scare-bears-away-from-garbage/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/squamish-man-uses-motion-activated-zombie-to-scare-bears-away-from-garbage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[End of an era? Why wing night prices are soaring]]></title><description><![CDATA[Not too long ago, it wasn&rsquo;t unheard of to find 10 or even 20 cent per wing specials on Calgary menus, but customers these days are unlikely to find that kind of pricing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/end-of-an-era-why-wing-night-prices-are-soaring/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/end-of-an-era-why-wing-night-prices-are-soaring/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[COMMENTARY: Why turnout matters in Alberta’s vote on a future separation referendum]]></title><description><![CDATA[Polls suggest support for a future separation vote remains limited, but the kind of crowds that turn up could significantly shape the final result.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/commentary-why-turnout-matters-in-albertas-vote-on-a-future-separation-referendum/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/commentary-why-turnout-matters-in-albertas-vote-on-a-future-separation-referendum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta separatists remain motivated in face of poll suggesting dip in support]]></title><description><![CDATA[While some separatists on Friday were downplaying a new poll suggesting support for Alberta independence is softening, others in the movement say it&rsquo;s giving them motivation to keep working hard as the province closes in on the Oct. 19 referendum.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-separatists-remain-motivated-in-face-of-poll-suggesting-dip-in-support/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-separatists-remain-motivated-in-face-of-poll-suggesting-dip-in-support/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Whistleblower alleges millions of Driscoll’s berries sent to Canada with excess chemical levels]]></title><description><![CDATA[A whistleblower lawsuit in California is alleging millions of pounds of Driscoll's fruit containing non-compliant levels of pesticides and chemicals crossed the border into Canada, and the company tried to cover it up.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/whistleblower-alleges-millions-of-driscolls-berries-sent-to-canada-with-excess-chemical-levels/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/whistleblower-alleges-millions-of-driscolls-berries-sent-to-canada-with-excess-chemical-levels/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poll suggests data centres are unpopular in Alberta. Are they a political liability?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Janet Brown Opinion Research found in poll commissioned by CBC News that many Albertans are wary of data centres. One political expert says the province welcoming a data-centre goldrush risks alienating voters in rural areas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/poll-suggests-data-centres-are-unpopular-in-alberta-are-they-a-political-liability/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/poll-suggests-data-centres-are-unpopular-in-alberta-are-they-a-political-liability/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Data centres are unpopular in Alberta, poll suggests. Are they a political liability?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Janet Brown Opinion Research found in poll commissioned by CBC News that many Albertans are wary of data centres. One political expert says the province welcoming a data-centre goldrush risks alienating voters in rural areas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/data-centres-are-unpopular-in-alberta-poll-suggests-are-they-a-political-liability/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/data-centres-are-unpopular-in-alberta-poll-suggests-are-they-a-political-liability/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federal intelligence agency contacted amid U.S. interference allegations in Quebec election]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Quebec's election enters its final stretch, U.S. interference allegations prompted a CSIS contact and calls for from party leaders for transparency.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/federal-intelligence-agency-contacted-amid-us-interference-allegations-in-quebec-election/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 04:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/federal-intelligence-agency-contacted-amid-us-interference-allegations-in-quebec-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crown wraps up evidence in trial of Alberta Mountie accused of leaking police data to Rwandan government]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Crown argued an Alberta Mountie was manipulated by someone at the Rwandan High Commission when he accessed a national police database. The officer's defence argued this was a misunderstanding.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/crown-wraps-up-evidence-in-trial-of-alberta-mountie-accused-of-leaking-police-data-to-rwandan-government/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 03:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/crown-wraps-up-evidence-in-trial-of-alberta-mountie-accused-of-leaking-police-data-to-rwandan-government/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Advocates protesting provincial ‘overreach’ on bike lanes hand-deliver thousands of postcards to Legislature]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bike lane advocates delivered almost 3,000 handwritten postcards to the Alberta Legislature on Friday, calling for the province to stay in its lane when it comes to municipal cycling infrastructure. Thousands of postcards from Edmontonians, along with hundreds more from Calgarians, were addressed to Alberta Transportation Minister Devin Dreeshen and urged the province to drop its proposed bike lane legislation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/advocates-protesting-provincial-overreach-on-bike-lanes-hand-deliver-thousands-of-postcards-to-legislature/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 03:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/advocates-protesting-provincial-overreach-on-bike-lanes-hand-deliver-thousands-of-postcards-to-legislature/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Planned driving safety training campus in Beaumont gets $38.5M from province]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Alberta Motor Transport Association Safety Campus, or AMTA Safety Campus, will provide specialized, hands-on training for law enforcement and commercial drivers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/planned-driving-safety-training-campus-in-beaumont-gets-385m-from-province/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 02:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/planned-driving-safety-training-campus-in-beaumont-gets-385m-from-province/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Airdrie man charged with sexual assault after 6 women groped at big-box stores]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 30-year-old from Airdrie has been arrested and charged with half a dozen counts of sexual assault after women were groped at big-box stores in the Calgary area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/airdrie-man-charged-with-sexual-assault-after-6-women-groped-at-big-box-stores/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 01:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/airdrie-man-charged-with-sexual-assault-after-6-women-groped-at-big-box-stores/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta public safety minister says inmate releases to city streets aren't a common occurrence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta's Public Safety and Emergency Services Minister Mike Ellis says when former inmates were quietly released from custody in Edmonton's downtown recently, it was a result of "human error."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-public-safety-minister-says-inmate-releases-to-city-streets-arent-a-common-occurrence/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 01:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-public-safety-minister-says-inmate-releases-to-city-streets-arent-a-common-occurrence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Human error’ saw detainees dropped off in Edmonton streets: Alberta safety minister]]></title><description><![CDATA[Public Safety Minister Mike Ellis said he's been told corrections will be taking measures to ensure the same Chinatown drop-offs don't happen again, but didn't provide details.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/human-error-saw-detainees-dropped-off-in-edmonton-streets-alberta-safety-minister/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 00:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/human-error-saw-detainees-dropped-off-in-edmonton-streets-alberta-safety-minister/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge rules Mentzelopoulos must return records as part of wrongful dismissal lawsuit]]></title><description><![CDATA[A judge has ruled on what was a months-long back-and-forth over a series of documents central to a lawsuit launched by the former CEO of Alberta Health Services.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/judge-rules-mentzelopoulos-must-return-records-as-part-of-wrongful-dismissal-lawsuit/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 23:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/judge-rules-mentzelopoulos-must-return-records-as-part-of-wrongful-dismissal-lawsuit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta NDP files court challenge over province’s new restricted voter list rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta's Opposition NDP is challenging the legality of new government rules that severely restrict the amount of voter information that can be shared with political parties.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-ndp-files-court-challenge-over-provinces-new-restricted-voter-list-rules/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 23:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-ndp-files-court-challenge-over-provinces-new-restricted-voter-list-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After 2 youths stalked on Snapchat, review your kid’s settings, police urge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following the arrest of a child luring suspect in Edmonton, police are urging parents to review their kid's location sharing settings on social media apps like Snapchat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/after-2-youths-stalked-on-snapchat-review-your-kids-settings-police-urge/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 22:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/after-2-youths-stalked-on-snapchat-review-your-kids-settings-police-urge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ALERT says man charged with child luring used Snapchat location tool to track youth]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Edmonton man was arrested earlier this month for online child sexual exploitation, after using Snapchat to track two youths and threatening them into sharing sexually explicit videos of themselves, according to the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams (ALERT).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alert-says-man-charged-with-child-luring-used-snapchat-location-tool-to-track-youth/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 20:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alert-says-man-charged-with-child-luring-used-snapchat-location-tool-to-track-youth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Return to home dominance fuelling Elks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edmonton's CFL franchise has won 14 Grey Cup championships, and the one constant in those years was domination at home.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/return-to-home-dominance-fuelling-elks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 20:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/return-to-home-dominance-fuelling-elks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Application period for mail-in Alberta referendum ballots ending, 673K requested]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elections Alberta says it will stop accepting applications as of midnight and that mail-in ballots must be returned by Oct. 16 at 5 p.m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/application-period-for-mail-in-alberta-referendum-ballots-ending-673k-requested/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/application-period-for-mail-in-alberta-referendum-ballots-ending-673k-requested/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Violence against health-care workers in Alberta a growing issue, WCB data suggests]]></title><description><![CDATA[Data obtained by CBC News suggests violence against health-care workers is a growing problem in Alberta, and unions say it underscores concerns they&rsquo;ve already been raising.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/violence-against-health-care-workers-in-alberta-a-growing-issue-wcb-data-suggests/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/violence-against-health-care-workers-in-alberta-a-growing-issue-wcb-data-suggests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta's education minister unveils plan to strengthen school safety measures]]></title><description><![CDATA[New safety standards at Alberta schools are on the way following a review prompted by a fatal mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/albertas-education-minister-unveils-plan-to-strengthen-school-safety-measures/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/albertas-education-minister-unveils-plan-to-strengthen-school-safety-measures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As referendum looms, 70% of Albertans want province to remain in Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ipsos found a strong majority (76 per cent) of Albertans are aware there are several questions in the upcoming referendum, and 62 per cent plan to vote on all 10 questions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/as-referendum-looms-70-of-albertans-want-province-to-remain-in-canada/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/as-referendum-looms-70-of-albertans-want-province-to-remain-in-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[With time running out, new poll suggests Alberta separatism support is slipping]]></title><description><![CDATA[With a little more than three weeks to go until the Oct. 19 referendum, a new poll done for CBC News suggests support for separation has softened since spring.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/with-time-running-out-new-poll-suggests-alberta-separatism-support-is-slipping/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/with-time-running-out-new-poll-suggests-alberta-separatism-support-is-slipping/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Danielle Smith’s popularity dips as her party now tied with NDP in support: poll]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Janet Brown Opinion Research Poll for CBC News suggests 41 per cent of respondents would vote for the UCP if an election were held today, while 41 per cent would vote for the NDP.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/danielle-smiths-popularity-dips-as-her-party-now-tied-with-ndp-in-support-poll/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/danielle-smiths-popularity-dips-as-her-party-now-tied-with-ndp-in-support-poll/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk is heading to the ISS next week]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s only been six months since Canada's Jeremy Hansen made history by flying around the moon. Now, it&rsquo;s Joshua Kutryk&rsquo;s turn to blast off into space.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canadian-astronaut-joshua-kutryk-is-heading-to-the-iss-next-week/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canadian-astronaut-joshua-kutryk-is-heading-to-the-iss-next-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TSB calls for new process to identify deteriorating railcar wheels after 2023 derailment in Alberta]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Transportation Safety Board of Canada has revealed data trends that it says suggest railcar wheel failures could be predicted sooner by better leveraging data already available.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/tsb-calls-for-new-process-to-identify-deteriorating-railcar-wheels-after-2023-derailment-in-alberta/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 04:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/tsb-calls-for-new-process-to-identify-deteriorating-railcar-wheels-after-2023-derailment-in-alberta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton Police Service asks court to order homeless man to pay $8,400 before proceeding with lawsuit]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man experiencing homelessness who is suing the Edmonton Police Service is facing a new hurdle after EPS applied for an order requiring him to pay $8,400 in security for costs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-police-service-asks-court-to-order-homeless-man-to-pay-8400-before-proceeding-with-lawsuit/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 03:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-police-service-asks-court-to-order-homeless-man-to-pay-8400-before-proceeding-with-lawsuit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Meals on Wheels program helps feed Edmonton students]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new Meals on Wheels program is partnered with St. Teresa of Calcutta Elementary School, located east of the downtown core in the Boyle Street neighbourhood.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/new-meals-on-wheels-program-helps-feed-edmonton-students/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 01:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/new-meals-on-wheels-program-helps-feed-edmonton-students/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton man who printed 3D guns sentenced to 3 years in prison]]></title><description><![CDATA[The judge said in his decision while there's no evidence to suggest Roy Tucker attempted to sell the weapon parts, making them in the first place created an inherent danger.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-man-who-printed-3d-guns-sentenced-to-3-years-in-prison/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 01:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-man-who-printed-3d-guns-sentenced-to-3-years-in-prison/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta municipalities want slice of provincial surplus to pay for infrastructure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Urban municipalities in Alberta want the association that represents them to push the province to allocate a share of every provincial budget surplus for critical municipal infrastructure projects.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-municipalities-want-slice-of-provincial-surplus-to-pay-for-infrastructure/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 01:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-municipalities-want-slice-of-provincial-surplus-to-pay-for-infrastructure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton bagel shop pulls popular item from menu due to high beef prices]]></title><description><![CDATA[Concordia University food economics professor Moshe Lander says inflation has caused some foods to double in price in a generation, while income hasn't kept pace.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-bagel-shop-pulls-popular-item-from-menu-due-to-high-beef-prices/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 01:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-bagel-shop-pulls-popular-item-from-menu-due-to-high-beef-prices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta separation group releases report touting affordable transition to independence]]></title><description><![CDATA[An independence organization is the latest group to try to price out what it might cost should Alberta decide to become a sovereign nation, although critics say the new report omits major expenses such as military spending, Indigenous supports, and Alberta's share of the federal debt.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-separation-group-releases-report-touting-affordable-transition-to-independence/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-separation-group-releases-report-touting-affordable-transition-to-independence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Styrofoam, coffee cups and more:  Edmonton expanding what it accepts for recycling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some common disposable items you may have previously thought belonged in your blue bag will soon be recyclable in Edmonton, according to newly announced changes. Starting Oct. 1, the City of Edmonton says residents will be able to recycle a variety of additional materials through residential blue bag and bin collection, as well as at recycling depots.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/styrofoam-coffee-cups-and-more-edmonton-expanding-what-it-accepts-for-recycling/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 22:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/styrofoam-coffee-cups-and-more-edmonton-expanding-what-it-accepts-for-recycling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Global Business Forum kicks off in Banff under theme ‘thriving in chaos’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lois Mitchell, the former Alberta lieutenant-governor who co-chairs the forum, says rarely have participants seen such turmoil and rupture in the international order.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/global-business-forum-kicks-off-in-banff-under-theme-thriving-in-chaos/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/global-business-forum-kicks-off-in-banff-under-theme-thriving-in-chaos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Global Business Forum kicks off in Banff, Alta. under theme ‘thriving in chaos’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lois Mitchell, the former Alberta lieutenant-governor who co-chairs the forum, says rarely have participants seen such turmoil and rupture in the international order.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/global-business-forum-kicks-off-in-banff-alta-under-theme-thriving-in-chaos/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/global-business-forum-kicks-off-in-banff-alta-under-theme-thriving-in-chaos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$11.5M from Sturgeon Lake trust helped fund Rath firm’s Tallcree payment: receiver]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta separatist leader Jeffrey Rath&rsquo;s firm took $11.5 million from one First Nation trust to help him make a court-ordered refund to another First Nation, court documents show.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/115m-from-sturgeon-lake-trust-helped-fund-rath-firms-tallcree-payment-receiver/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/115m-from-sturgeon-lake-trust-helped-fund-rath-firms-tallcree-payment-receiver/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who’s the boss? Albertans to vote on whether provincial laws should trump federal ones when the two conflict]]></title><description><![CDATA[Federal primacy in Canada means that when a federal law and a provincial law are in conflict, the federal law wins out. As a part of this October's referendum, the provincial government wants to change that.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/whos-the-boss-albertans-to-vote-on-whether-provincial-laws-should-trump-federal-ones-when-the-two-conflict/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/whos-the-boss-albertans-to-vote-on-whether-provincial-laws-should-trump-federal-ones-when-the-two-conflict/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Albertans only have until Friday to request referendum mail-in ballots]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than half a million people have already signed up to receive their 10 ballots for the Alberta referendum in the mail, ahead of the Oct. 19 vote.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/albertans-only-have-until-friday-to-request-referendum-mail-in-ballots/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/albertans-only-have-until-friday-to-request-referendum-mail-in-ballots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will Alberta’s dual-practice model reduce surgery waits — or only for those who can pay?]]></title><description><![CDATA[As provinces grapple with how to decrease wait times for surgeries, Alberta is introducing a system in which doctors can simultaneously work in public hospitals and do private care on the side &mdash; a model that increases public wait times, according to data from within Canada and international jurisdictions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/will-albertas-dual-practice-model-reduce-surgery-waits-or-only-for-those-who-can-pay/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/will-albertas-dual-practice-model-reduce-surgery-waits-or-only-for-those-who-can-pay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will Alberta's dual-practice model reduce surgery waits &mdash; or only for those who can pay?]]></title><description><![CDATA[As provinces grapple with how to decrease wait times for surgeries, Alberta is introducing a system in which doctors can simultaneously work in public hospitals and do private care on the side &mdash; a model that increases public wait times, according to data from within Canada and international jurisdictions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/will-albertas-dual-practice-model-reduce-surgery-waits-mdash-or-only-for-those-who-can-pay/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/will-albertas-dual-practice-model-reduce-surgery-waits-mdash-or-only-for-those-who-can-pay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I was pushed to be self-sufficient. I want my province to stand on its own, too]]></title><description><![CDATA[As a young mom, Vicky Bayford was denied social assistance in an Alberta that valued small government and self-sufficiency. That experience shaped her view of the debate on separatism and her hopes for an independent Alberta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/i-was-pushed-to-be-self-sufficient-i-want-my-province-to-stand-on-its-own-too/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/i-was-pushed-to-be-self-sufficient-i-want-my-province-to-stand-on-its-own-too/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RCMP looking for suspect in deadly Lloydminster shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lloydminster RCMP are attempting to locate the suspect in a fatal shooting that happened on Monday. A warrant has been issued for his arrest, and police believe he is still in possession of a gun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/rcmp-looking-for-suspect-in-deadly-lloydminster-shooting/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 02:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/rcmp-looking-for-suspect-in-deadly-lloydminster-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RCMP arrest man wanted in connection with deadly shooting in Lloydminster]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two days after a shooting in Lloydminster, Alta., left a 22-year-old man dead, the RCMP says it has arrested a man in connection with the incident.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/rcmp-arrest-man-wanted-in-connection-with-deadly-shooting-in-lloydminster/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 02:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/rcmp-arrest-man-wanted-in-connection-with-deadly-shooting-in-lloydminster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Should city councils run more like Alberta’s cabinet? Edmonton mayor says no]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government is mulling changes to the Municipal Government Act that could allow councils in large municipalities to operate more like the provincial cabinet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/should-city-councils-run-more-like-albertas-cabinet-edmonton-mayor-says-no/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 02:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/should-city-councils-run-more-like-albertas-cabinet-edmonton-mayor-says-no/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[West Edmonton Mall taking Edmontonians back to 1981]]></title><description><![CDATA[West Edmonton Mall is celebrating its 45th anniversary this month. To mark the occasion, the price of some of its attractions is being chopped down to match what they would have cost when the mall opened in 1981. CBC's Tristan Mottershead has more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/west-edmonton-mall-taking-edmontonians-back-to-1981/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 02:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/west-edmonton-mall-taking-edmontonians-back-to-1981/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fact check: Can non-Albertans mail in referendum votes?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elections Alberta says it checks all special ballot applications against its voter registration system to exclude any fake ones, and proof of ID is also required to cast a vote.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/fact-check-can-non-albertans-mail-in-referendum-votes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/fact-check-can-non-albertans-mail-in-referendum-votes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[End of the road coming for ‘End of the World’? Erosion impacts Edmonton viewpoint]]></title><description><![CDATA[Keillor Point &mdash; which for years was also known as &ldquo;End of the World&rdquo; &mdash; has been impacted by the record-setting rainfalls Edmonton experienced in June and July 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/end-of-the-road-coming-for-end-of-the-world-erosion-impacts-edmonton-viewpoint/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/end-of-the-road-coming-for-end-of-the-world-erosion-impacts-edmonton-viewpoint/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Insurers report over $1.8B in severe weather claims across Prairies: Insurance Bureau of Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Severe weather hit the Prairies hard this summer, reporting more than $1.8 billion in insured losses across Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba, according to the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/insurers-report-over-18b-in-severe-weather-claims-across-prairies-insurance-bureau-of-canada/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 23:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/insurers-report-over-18b-in-severe-weather-claims-across-prairies-insurance-bureau-of-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northwest Territories latest to stay on daylight time year-round]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clocks will not have to go back an hour on Nov. 1, the government says, when time change would occur in the Northwest Territories.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/northwest-territories-latest-to-stay-on-daylight-time-year-round/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 23:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/northwest-territories-latest-to-stay-on-daylight-time-year-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions host Riders in important West Division clash]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's been a long way back for Nathan Rourke and the B.C. Lions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/lions-host-riders-in-important-west-division-clash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 22:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/lions-host-riders-in-important-west-division-clash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Referendum mail-in ballot requests surpass 610K, Elections Alberta says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Albertans have until Friday at midnight to apply to Elections Alberta for a special mail-in ballot, which must be returned by Oct. 16 at 5 p.m. in order to be counted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/referendum-mail-in-ballot-requests-surpass-610k-elections-alberta-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 22:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/referendum-mail-in-ballot-requests-surpass-610k-elections-alberta-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As Trump mulls diesel export ban, what would it mean for Canada?]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. President Donald Trump&nbsp;on Tuesday said he backed the idea of a U.S. diesel export ban as a way to lower prices for Americans, which experts say may backfire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/as-trump-mulls-diesel-export-ban-what-would-it-mean-for-canada/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 20:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/as-trump-mulls-diesel-export-ban-what-would-it-mean-for-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As Alberta separatism referendum looms, flags become symbol of voting intention — and tension]]></title><description><![CDATA[Albertans will cast a ballot Oct. 19 on whether the province should stay in Canada or whether there should be an eventual vote on separating from the country.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/as-alberta-separatism-referendum-looms-flags-become-symbol-of-voting-intention-and-tension/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/as-alberta-separatism-referendum-looms-flags-become-symbol-of-voting-intention-and-tension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NHLers reflect league’s cash-infused off-season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leo Carlsson was in the car with his dad when the phone rang.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/nhlers-reflect-leagues-cash-infused-off-season/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/nhlers-reflect-leagues-cash-infused-off-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Foreign influence watchdog ‘aware of concerns’ about Alberta referendum]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadians acting on behalf of foreign nations to influence Alberta referendum question must register with new foreign influence commissioner or face penalties.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/foreign-influence-watchdog-aware-of-concerns-about-alberta-referendum/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/foreign-influence-watchdog-aware-of-concerns-about-alberta-referendum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton city council votes to change regulations for lodging houses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edmonton city council voted in favour of amending the city's zoning bylaw on Tuesday to modify the definition of a lodging house.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-city-council-votes-to-change-regulations-for-lodging-houses/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-city-council-votes-to-change-regulations-for-lodging-houses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police, fire dispatch under one roof in new facility in Grande Prairie]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Grande Prairie Police Service will be sharing a dispatch space with the fire department following their transition taking over from the RCMP later this year. The new integrated Public Safety Communications Centre is expected to save the city money while helping modernize some of the technology used.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/police-fire-dispatch-under-one-roof-in-new-facility-in-grande-prairie/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/police-fire-dispatch-under-one-roof-in-new-facility-in-grande-prairie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Versatile vet Nugent-Hopkins ready for 15th season]]></title><description><![CDATA[After 14 mostly unspectacular but always steady NHL seasons, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins remains an important piece of the puzzle for Edmonton Oilers as they attempt once more to take a run at the elusive Stanley Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/versatile-vet-nugent-hopkins-ready-for-15th-season/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/versatile-vet-nugent-hopkins-ready-for-15th-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['What's going to happen to us?' At this powwow, a sense of threat shapes views of Alberta independence]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBC News spent the day at a powwow in Lethbridge, Alta., and spoke with at least a dozen people. All but two were against separation &mdash; pointing to the treaties, their love of their culture and a feeling that this is threatened by the current debate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/whats-going-to-happen-to-us-at-this-powwow-a-sense-of-threat-shapes-views-of-alberta-independence/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/whats-going-to-happen-to-us-at-this-powwow-a-sense-of-threat-shapes-views-of-alberta-independence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta craft whisky lands on Costco shelves as trade war looms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta whisky appearing on Costco shelves gives distillers access to one of the province's largest retail audiences, as they head into a crucial season with U.S. tariffs looming.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-craft-whisky-lands-on-costco-shelves-as-trade-war-looms/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 02:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-craft-whisky-lands-on-costco-shelves-as-trade-war-looms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plane lands on Highway 1 in Banff National Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[A plane landed on the highway between the Town of Banff and Lake Louise. No injuries have been reported.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/plane-lands-on-highway-1-in-banff-national-park/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/plane-lands-on-highway-1-in-banff-national-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Facing criticism, Carney says he has a 'very clear mandate' to push through major economic changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Mark Carney says his government received a clear mandate from voters in the last general election &mdash; and in subsequent byelections &mdash; to "build Canada strong," and he's pressing ahead with changes to federal project approvals and the Labour Code despite criticism from some circles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/facing-criticism-carney-says-he-has-a-very-clear-mandate-to-push-through-major-economic-changes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/facing-criticism-carney-says-he-has-a-very-clear-mandate-to-push-through-major-economic-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Danielle Smith floats idea of charging temporary residents $1,900 to access public health care]]></title><description><![CDATA[The figure comes as Albertans will vote in the Oct. 19 referendum on charging certain non-permanent residents a "reasonable fee or premium" for access to Alberta's health care and education systems.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/danielle-smith-floats-idea-of-charging-temporary-residents-1900-to-access-public-health-care/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/danielle-smith-floats-idea-of-charging-temporary-residents-1900-to-access-public-health-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Feds open up Trans Mountain equity stake to Indigenous groups on pipeline’s path]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government has offered Indigenous groups a collective 15 per cent ownership stake in the Trans Mountain pipeline, advancing a long-promised plan to give First Nations equity in the federally owned infrastructure connecting Alberta crude to a Vancouver-area export terminal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/feds-open-up-trans-mountain-equity-stake-to-indigenous-groups-on-pipelines-path/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/feds-open-up-trans-mountain-equity-stake-to-indigenous-groups-on-pipelines-path/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Petition launched to end activity at ECCO landfill in southeast Calgary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two weeks on from the ECCO landfill fire in Calgary's southeast, a local resident has launched a petition to decommission activity at the site.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/petition-launched-to-end-activity-at-ecco-landfill-in-southeast-calgary/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/petition-launched-to-end-activity-at-ecco-landfill-in-southeast-calgary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Town of Golden reverses decision to align clocks with B.C., will match Alberta instead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Golden was set to be the sole community in the East Kootenay synced with B.C. after the Regional District of the East Kootenay voted for permanent mountain daylight time, in alignment with Alberta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/town-of-golden-reverses-decision-to-align-clocks-with-bc-will-match-alberta-instead/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 23:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/town-of-golden-reverses-decision-to-align-clocks-with-bc-will-match-alberta-instead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump says U.S. to continue buying Canadian potash — but wants cheaper price]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada is the world's leading exporter of potash &mdash; a key component of fertilizers &mdash; and the United States is its biggest customer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/trump-says-us-to-continue-buying-canadian-potash-but-wants-cheaper-price/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 23:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/trump-says-us-to-continue-buying-canadian-potash-but-wants-cheaper-price/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sharon Butala, Tim Bowling and Elaine M. Will among winners of the 2026 Alberta Book Publishing Awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sharon Butala, Tim Bowling and Elaine M. Will among winners of the 2026 Alberta Book Publishing Awards]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/sharon-butala-tim-bowling-and-elaine-m-will-among-winners-of-the-2026-alberta-book-publishing-awards/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 22:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/sharon-butala-tim-bowling-and-elaine-m-will-among-winners-of-the-2026-alberta-book-publishing-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta to pause provincial gasoline tax as of Oct. 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government is axing its fuel tax for three months to help combat the cost at the pumps. Smith says starting Oct. 1, drivers will save 13 cents a litre on gasoline and diesel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-to-pause-provincial-gasoline-tax-as-of-oct-1/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 21:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-to-pause-provincial-gasoline-tax-as-of-oct-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[911 dispatch 'mistakes' delayed search for Parker Wells, according to City of Calgary]]></title><description><![CDATA[A review of City of Calgary 911 procedures following the high-profile disappearance and search for an 11-year-old boy this summer found that police dispatch was delayed roughly one hour. Parker Wells was at a care facility for the day when he went missing in July. After a large-scale search, his body was found two weeks later in a system of underground pipes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/911-dispatch-mistakes-delayed-search-for-parker-wells-according-to-city-of-calgary/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 21:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/911-dispatch-mistakes-delayed-search-for-parker-wells-according-to-city-of-calgary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta to pause provincial fuel tax until 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Alberta government says it is suspending the 13-cent-a-litre provincial fuel tax on gasoline and diesel, starting in October, after months of calls to do so.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-to-pause-provincial-fuel-tax-until-2027/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 21:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-to-pause-provincial-fuel-tax-until-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sobeys’ parent agrees to ease property controls after watchdog’s probe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Empire, the parent company of Sobeys', Farm Boy and other store banners, agreed to relax its use of property controls following a probe by the Competition Bureau.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/sobeys-parent-agrees-to-ease-property-controls-after-watchdogs-probe/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 21:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/sobeys-parent-agrees-to-ease-property-controls-after-watchdogs-probe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFN chief warns Carney against 'abusing' majority to pass new major projects bill]]></title><description><![CDATA[The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations is warning Prime Minister Mark Carney against "abusing" his majority government powers to pass his new major projects bill, which she says could affect First Nations rights.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/afn-chief-warns-carney-against-abusing-majority-to-pass-new-major-projects-bill/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/afn-chief-warns-carney-against-abusing-majority-to-pass-new-major-projects-bill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flair CEO says budget airlines are feeling the effects of sky-high jet fuel costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flair Airlines CEO Len Corrado is feeling the heat from high jet fuel prices as he steers the budget carrier away from a recent strategy targeting business travellers and destinations in the United States. Corrado says jet fuel typically consumes one-third of the company's costs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/flair-ceo-says-budget-airlines-are-feeling-the-effects-of-sky-high-jet-fuel-costs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 20:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/flair-ceo-says-budget-airlines-are-feeling-the-effects-of-sky-high-jet-fuel-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former students say they're paying the price after NAIT axed its court reporting diploma]]></title><description><![CDATA[In 2025, the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology paused a portion of its captioning and court reporting program, meaning dozens of students weren't able to graduate with a diploma. A year later, affected students still want accountability.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/former-students-say-theyre-paying-the-price-after-nait-axed-its-court-reporting-diploma/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/former-students-say-theyre-paying-the-price-after-nait-axed-its-court-reporting-diploma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pickett, Philpot and Hardy earn weekly CFL honours]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toronto Argonauts linebacker Adarius Pickett and receivers Jalen Philpot of the Calgary Stampeders and Justin Hardy of the Ottawa Redblacks were named the CFL's player of the week Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/pickett-philpot-and-hardy-earn-weekly-cfl-honours/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/pickett-philpot-and-hardy-earn-weekly-cfl-honours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Search for Parker Wells was delayed by 911 issues: City of Calgary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parker's disappearance in July sparked a massive search in Calgary that went on for two weeks until his body was found in a system of pipes under the city's Deerfoot freeway.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/search-for-parker-wells-was-delayed-by-911-issues-city-of-calgary/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/search-for-parker-wells-was-delayed-by-911-issues-city-of-calgary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Search for Parker Wells was delayed by 911 issues: Calgary police]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parker's disappearance in July sparked a massive search in Calgary that went on for two weeks until his body was found in a system of pipes under the city's Deerfoot freeway.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/search-for-parker-wells-was-delayed-by-911-issues-calgary-police/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/search-for-parker-wells-was-delayed-by-911-issues-calgary-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mandatory courses on physical education and wellness, careers coming to Alberta high schools]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some Alberta teachers will field test two new high school courses for the first time this year, as a long-term overhaul of the province&rsquo;s K-12 curriculum continues.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/mandatory-courses-on-physical-education-and-wellness-careers-coming-to-alberta-high-schools/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/mandatory-courses-on-physical-education-and-wellness-careers-coming-to-alberta-high-schools/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federal government urged to help overhaul highway leading to military city in northeastern Alberta]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Edmonton business group is urging the federal government to help overhaul the worn-out, rut-filled highway in Alberta that winds from Edmonton to Cold Lake, which is home to a Royal Canadian Air Force base.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/federal-government-urged-to-help-overhaul-highway-leading-to-military-city-in-northeastern-alberta/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/federal-government-urged-to-help-overhaul-highway-leading-to-military-city-in-northeastern-alberta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta man fights federal order to surrender to U.K. for historical child sexual abuse]]></title><description><![CDATA[On July 9, Canada's justice minister issued an order for 88-year-old Peter Murray to be surrendered. One day later, Murray's laywer filed a notice of application for judicial review with the Alberta Court of Appeal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-man-fights-federal-order-to-surrender-to-uk-for-historical-child-sexual-abuse/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-man-fights-federal-order-to-surrender-to-uk-for-historical-child-sexual-abuse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family remembers Darius MacDougall one year after disappearance]]></title><description><![CDATA[A year after his disappearance, the family of Darius MacDougall still returns to the campsite where he was last seen, hoping answers will one day come to light.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/family-remembers-darius-macdougall-one-year-after-disappearance/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 05:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/family-remembers-darius-macdougall-one-year-after-disappearance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forever Canadian officially becomes third-party advertiser in upcoming Alberta referendum]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forever Canadian will officially participate in the campaign as a third-party advertiser despite being registered as one with Elections Alberta since June.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/forever-canadian-officially-becomes-third-party-advertiser-in-upcoming-alberta-referendum/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 02:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/forever-canadian-officially-becomes-third-party-advertiser-in-upcoming-alberta-referendum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta premier adamant referendum ads are not ‘neutral’ on separation question, as UCP president claims]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is adamant she is promoting that the province stay in Canada, rejecting her own party president&rsquo;s claim that the government&rsquo;s advertising is &ldquo;neutral&rdquo; on the question.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-premier-adamant-referendum-ads-are-not-neutral-on-separation-question-as-ucp-president-claims/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 01:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-premier-adamant-referendum-ads-are-not-neutral-on-separation-question-as-ucp-president-claims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian investigation launched into data breach that exposed millions of IDs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's privacy commissioner has launched an investigation into a data breach at IDScan.net that potentially exposed details from millions of driver's licences and other kinds of government-issued identification from Canada and the U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canadian-investigation-launched-into-data-breach-that-exposed-millions-of-ids/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 01:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canadian-investigation-launched-into-data-breach-that-exposed-millions-of-ids/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Liberals table bill to speed up major project approvals, avert labour disruptions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Mark Carney's government tabled a sweeping bill on Monday meant to fast-track approvals for major projects, cut their review times and create zones of "national interest" to pre-approve certain types of projects.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/liberals-table-bill-to-speed-up-major-project-approvals-avert-labour-disruptions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 01:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/liberals-table-bill-to-speed-up-major-project-approvals-avert-labour-disruptions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A consequential fall begins with familiar concerns and a new test for the Carney government]]></title><description><![CDATA[On the eve of Parliament's return to business, Mark Carney sought to manage expectations. "We are meeting at a decisive moment for our country," the prime minister told a room full of Liberal MPs on Friday. Near the end of his remarks, Carney told his caucus that this would be "a crucial session of the House of Commons."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/a-consequential-fall-begins-with-familiar-concerns-and-a-new-test-for-the-carney-government/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/a-consequential-fall-begins-with-familiar-concerns-and-a-new-test-for-the-carney-government/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forever Canadian kicks off official campaign for 'remain' side in Alberta referendum]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thomas Lukaszuk's pro-Canadian unity group will now operate as a third-party advertiser to advocate voters in Alberta's referendum cast a ballot in favour of remaining in Canada. But a prominent pro-separatist group argues they've effectively already been campaigning for months.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/forever-canadian-kicks-off-official-campaign-for-remain-side-in-alberta-referendum/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/forever-canadian-kicks-off-official-campaign-for-remain-side-in-alberta-referendum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trial begins for Alberta RCMP officer accused of misusing police database to aid Rwanda]]></title><description><![CDATA[Accused was trying to help out a friend on a missing person's case in Canada and is actually "a Canadian success story," lawyer says as trial gets underway in Red Deer, Alta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/trial-begins-for-alberta-rcmp-officer-accused-of-misusing-police-database-to-aid-rwanda/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 23:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/trial-begins-for-alberta-rcmp-officer-accused-of-misusing-police-database-to-aid-rwanda/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elections Alberta shares referendum vote locations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Albertans can now find out where they'll vote for the Oct. 19 referendum as the provincial election agency has published the locations of just over 1,400 polling stations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/elections-alberta-shares-referendum-vote-locations/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 22:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/elections-alberta-shares-referendum-vote-locations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil prices and bond yields give back some of last week’s jumps]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oil prices are swinging as some crude from the Middle East is able to sail through the&nbsp;Strait of Hormuz, though nowhere nearly as much as the industry and customers would like.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/oil-prices-and-bond-yields-give-back-some-of-last-weeks-jumps/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 21:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/oil-prices-and-bond-yields-give-back-some-of-last-weeks-jumps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Demolition of former Northlands Spectrum now underway in Edmonton]]></title><description><![CDATA[The demolition of the former Northlands Spectrum is now underway. As CBC&rsquo;s Nicole Healey explains, the demolition is part of the redevelopment of the Edmonton Exhibition Lands.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/demolition-of-former-northlands-spectrum-now-underway-in-edmonton/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/demolition-of-former-northlands-spectrum-now-underway-in-edmonton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cotter looking to make mark with Vancouver Canucks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paul Cotter believes the Vancouver Canucks are on to something special.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/cotter-looking-to-make-mark-with-vancouver-canucks/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 20:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/cotter-looking-to-make-mark-with-vancouver-canucks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmontonians gather for clothing repair event: ‘Quiet act of rebellion’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pearce Carpenter says fixing the holes in the black balloon bottoms they bought from an Edmonton thrift store is their way of tackling fast fashion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmontonians-gather-for-clothing-repair-event-quiet-act-of-rebellion/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 20:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmontonians-gather-for-clothing-repair-event-quiet-act-of-rebellion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How AI goods on Etsy are impacting knitters — and crafters at large]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fashioning itself a &ldquo;global marketplace&rdquo; for unique and handmade goods, Etsy has long been a destination for small scale crafters to sell to a wider audience. But in recent months, some say AI-generated products are stealing their sales and eroding trust in the platform.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/how-ai-goods-on-etsy-are-impacting-knitters-and-crafters-at-large/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 19:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/how-ai-goods-on-etsy-are-impacting-knitters-and-crafters-at-large/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bouchard hears off-season criticism of play]]></title><description><![CDATA[Evan Bouchard has heard the criticism about his often-costly defensive miscues, so the Edmonton Oilers defenceman plans to simplify that part of his game, saying the change should not impact his already elite-level offensive skills.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/bouchard-hears-off-season-criticism-of-play/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 19:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/bouchard-hears-off-season-criticism-of-play/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New and old Canadian-based players highlight NHLers in different homes this season]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NHL off-season saw significant names switch teams while a veteran head coach, Mike Babcock, is back in the spotlight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/new-and-old-canadian-based-players-highlight-nhlers-in-different-homes-this-season/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/new-and-old-canadian-based-players-highlight-nhlers-in-different-homes-this-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmontonians learn to mend clothes and stitch their way to sustainability]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pearce Carpenter says fixing the holes in the black balloon bottoms they bought from an Edmonton thrift store is their way of tackling fast fashion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmontonians-learn-to-mend-clothes-and-stitch-their-way-to-sustainability/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmontonians-learn-to-mend-clothes-and-stitch-their-way-to-sustainability/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Stitched it back’: Edmonton event where locals mend clothes promotes sustainability]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pearce Carpenter says fixing the holes in the black balloon bottoms they bought from an Edmonton thrift store is their way of tackling fast fashion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/stitched-it-back-edmonton-event-where-locals-mend-clothes-promotes-sustainability/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/stitched-it-back-edmonton-event-where-locals-mend-clothes-promotes-sustainability/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What could a 'super' El Ni&ntilde;o mean for the Prairies?]]></title><description><![CDATA[El Ni&ntilde;o continues to develop in the Pacific Ocean. Experts predict this could be one of the strongest such events on record, and could disrupt usual winter weather patterns on the Prairies this season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/what-could-a-super-el-nintildeo-mean-for-the-prairies/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/what-could-a-super-el-nintildeo-mean-for-the-prairies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A look at some of the NHLers changing addresses]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NHL off-season saw some significant names switch teams. A veteran head coach, meanwhile, is back in the spotlight. The Canadian Press takes a look at some of the notable changes to postal codes ahead of the 2026-27 campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/a-look-at-some-of-the-nhlers-changing-addresses/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 11:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/a-look-at-some-of-the-nhlers-changing-addresses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jann Arden headlines Calgary concert for Canadian unity ahead of Alberta referendum]]></title><description><![CDATA[A free outdoor concert headlined by Jann Arden in support of Canadian unity brought thousands to downtown Calgary on Sunday, about a month before Albertans will cast their ballots on the question of separation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/jann-arden-headlines-calgary-concert-for-canadian-unity-ahead-of-alberta-referendum/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 04:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/jann-arden-headlines-calgary-concert-for-canadian-unity-ahead-of-alberta-referendum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta teens reap business and life lessons in first garden]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s harvest time for the new green thumbs of BADAS Youth, or the Beaumont and District Agricultural Society Youth. This summer, they took over a plot of dirt south of Edmonton and transformed it into veggies, flowers and work experience in a tough job market.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-teens-reap-business-and-life-lessons-in-first-garden/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-teens-reap-business-and-life-lessons-in-first-garden/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta researchers investigate how zombie parasites take control of ant brains]]></title><description><![CDATA[Researchers from Calgary and Lethbridge are zeroing in on how a zombie parasite found in southern Alberta manages to invade the livers of cattle, elk and deer by first hijacking the brains of ants.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-researchers-investigate-how-zombie-parasites-take-control-of-ant-brains/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-researchers-investigate-how-zombie-parasites-take-control-of-ant-brains/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The tangled what-ifs of Alberta separation — from trade and treaties to currency and disaster costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here's some of what to expect when you're extracting the province from Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/the-tangled-what-ifs-of-alberta-separation-from-trade-and-treaties-to-currency-and-disaster-costs/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/the-tangled-what-ifs-of-alberta-separation-from-trade-and-treaties-to-currency-and-disaster-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Not just lemonade stands: How a new wave of 'kid-preneurs' are making their own money]]></title><description><![CDATA[Across Canada, kids are getting an early taste of entrepreneurship &mdash; earning money, testing their ideas and learning skills they can carry into adulthood. Experts say social media, AI and the rising cost of living may be helping fuel the trend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/not-just-lemonade-stands-how-a-new-wave-of-kid-preneurs-are-making-their-own-money/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/not-just-lemonade-stands-how-a-new-wave-of-kid-preneurs-are-making-their-own-money/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is AI evolving too fast? A look at the debate on slowing it down]]></title><description><![CDATA[The path forward for artificial intelligence is caught between promises of breakthroughs that would benefit humanity and concerns the technology will grow too powerful for human good. Here's a look at which tech and world leaders are calling for a slowdown in AI's development.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/is-ai-evolving-too-fast-a-look-at-the-debate-on-slowing-it-down/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/is-ai-evolving-too-fast-a-look-at-the-debate-on-slowing-it-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five acquitted players on different paths]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five former members of Canada's 2018 world junior hockey team &mdash; Alex Formenton, Carter Hart, Dillon Dub&eacute;, Cal Foote and Michael McLeod &mdash; were acquitted in July 2025 on sexual assault charges stemming from an encounter at a 2018 Hockey Canada gala in London, Ont.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/five-acquitted-players-on-different-paths/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 04:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/five-acquitted-players-on-different-paths/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Protesters gather in Edmonton before Oilers game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dozens of protesters chanted "no means no" and "drunk isn't consent" outside Rogers Place arena ahead of the Edmonton Oilers' first home game on Saturday, which featured the team's controversial new forward Alex Formenton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/protesters-gather-in-edmonton-before-oilers-game/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 04:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/protesters-gather-in-edmonton-before-oilers-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Career kick by Paredes lifts Stampeders to win]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Calgary Stampeders stayed in the CFL playoff conversation, thanks to a lengthy field goal by Rene Paredes, while the Ottawa Redblacks remained winless after Calgary's 40-38 victory over Ottawa on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/career-kick-by-paredes-lifts-stampeders-to-win/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 04:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/career-kick-by-paredes-lifts-stampeders-to-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary Stampeders down Ottawa Redblacks 40-38]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 62-yard field goal by Rene Paredes, for the longest of his career, with two seconds remaining gave the Calgary Stampeders a 40-38 win over the visiting Ottawa Redblacks in the CFL on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/calgary-stampeders-down-ottawa-redblacks-40-38/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 04:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/calgary-stampeders-down-ottawa-redblacks-40-38/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hockey fans protest Alex Formenton signing outside Oilers' pre-season opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 100 hockey fans gathered outside Rogers Place Saturday night ahead of the Edmonton Oilers' pre-season home opener to protest the signing of Alex Formenton. The 26-year-old was acquitted of sexual assault last year. Our Tristan Mottershead has more from the protest organized by one of the team's iconic former fans, Mama Stanley.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/hockey-fans-protest-alex-formenton-signing-outside-oilers-pre-season-opener/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 03:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/hockey-fans-protest-alex-formenton-signing-outside-oilers-pre-season-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UCP riding group demands leadership review as separatist leader criticizes Danielle Smith's unity stance]]></title><description><![CDATA[To force a party vote on the premier's leadership, 22 riding associations would need to make same request.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/ucp-riding-group-demands-leadership-review-as-separatist-leader-criticizes-danielle-smiths-unity-stance/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/ucp-riding-group-demands-leadership-review-as-separatist-leader-criticizes-danielle-smiths-unity-stance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Argos clinch playoff berth with victory over Elks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chad Kelly and the Toronto Argonauts are playoff bound.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/argos-clinch-playoff-berth-with-victory-over-elks/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/argos-clinch-playoff-berth-with-victory-over-elks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta gov't mulling regulations around micromobility vehicles like e-scooters]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Alberta government is considering implementing legislation that would allow municipalities to govern the use of e-scooters and similar vehicles, according to the transportation ministry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-govt-mulling-regulations-around-micromobility-vehicles-like-e-scooters/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-govt-mulling-regulations-around-micromobility-vehicles-like-e-scooters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Why walk away?’: Emotional Danielle Smith speaks against separation at online forum]]></title><description><![CDATA[An emotional Premier Danielle Smith held back tears Saturday as she recounted a long list of historic indignities Albertans have suffered at the hands of the federal government.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/why-walk-away-emotional-danielle-smith-speaks-against-separation-at-online-forum/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 21:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/why-walk-away-emotional-danielle-smith-speaks-against-separation-at-online-forum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lloydminster Heavy Oil Show highlights growing optimism for industry’s future]]></title><description><![CDATA[People involved in the Lloydminster region's heavy oil industry are looking towards technology and investment to drive the sector's next phase of growth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/lloydminster-heavy-oil-show-highlights-growing-optimism-for-industrys-future/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/lloydminster-heavy-oil-show-highlights-growing-optimism-for-industrys-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New facility to boost availability of addiction treatment in Grande Prairie, Alta.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Summit House, which is opening on Sept. 26 in Grande Prairie, Alta., will provide 36 recovery beds for men undergoing addictions treatment through Rising Above Ministry's six-month treatment program. The non-profit also offers treatment for women along with second-stage housing following completion of treatment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/new-facility-to-boost-availability-of-addiction-treatment-in-grande-prairie-alta/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/new-facility-to-boost-availability-of-addiction-treatment-in-grande-prairie-alta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jarry hopes to stand out in crowded Oilers crease]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anxious to put last season's struggled in the rear-view mirror, goaltender Tristan Jarry spent the summer preparing for what he and the Edmonton Oilers hope is a positive bounce-back season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/jarry-hopes-to-stand-out-in-crowded-oilers-crease/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 13:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/jarry-hopes-to-stand-out-in-crowded-oilers-crease/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[To my family, Brexit seemed laughable. Now I don’t think the threat of Alberta separation is funny]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rosie Costen&rsquo;s family moved to Canada from the U.K. ahead of its vote to leave the European Union. For her, the similarities between that vote and the upcoming referendum in Alberta are a source of worry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/to-my-family-brexit-seemed-laughable-now-i-dont-think-the-threat-of-alberta-separation-is-funny/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/to-my-family-brexit-seemed-laughable-now-i-dont-think-the-threat-of-alberta-separation-is-funny/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[If most Albertans don't want to leave Canada, where is the pro-Canada movement?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over the last year, a steady drumbeat of polling has found again and again that most Albertans oppose separation &mdash; but based on fundraising and online chatter, you might not know that.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/if-most-albertans-dont-want-to-leave-canada-where-is-the-pro-canada-movement/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/if-most-albertans-dont-want-to-leave-canada-where-is-the-pro-canada-movement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Were mosquitos bugging you more than usual this summer? Blame the rain]]></title><description><![CDATA[If it felt like mosquitoes were been particularly bad this summer &mdash; and hanging around for longer &mdash; it might not be in your head.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/were-mosquitos-bugging-you-more-than-usual-this-summer-blame-the-rain/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/were-mosquitos-bugging-you-more-than-usual-this-summer-blame-the-rain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alexander leads Alouettes to 37-25 win over Ticats]]></title><description><![CDATA[Davis Alexander threw two touchdown passes to power the Montreal Alouettes past the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 37-25 in the annual Hall of Fame game Friday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alexander-leads-alouettes-to-37-25-win-over-ticats/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 04:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alexander-leads-alouettes-to-37-25-win-over-ticats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exhibitors, guests optimistic as Fort McMurray hosts its largest Oil Sands Expo in more than a decade]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fort McMurray just hosted its largest Oil Sands Expo in more than a decade, and organizers say the crowds reflect a sense of optimism in Canada&rsquo;s energy sector following a summer of announcements from the federal and provincial governments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/exhibitors-guests-optimistic-as-fort-mcmurray-hosts-its-largest-oil-sands-expo-in-more-than-a-decade/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 03:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/exhibitors-guests-optimistic-as-fort-mcmurray-hosts-its-largest-oil-sands-expo-in-more-than-a-decade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elections Alberta less than halfway to its goal of 60K referendum election workers]]></title><description><![CDATA[With just over a month to go before the fall referendum, Elections Alberta has hired 25,000 election officers, roughly 35,000 short of its goal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/elections-alberta-less-than-halfway-to-its-goal-of-60k-referendum-election-workers/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 03:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/elections-alberta-less-than-halfway-to-its-goal-of-60k-referendum-election-workers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta gov’t makes temporary changes to voter list rules ahead of referendum, NDP raises concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Alberta government said Friday it has temporarily changed rules governing provincial voter lists, in an effort to protect voters&rsquo; information.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-govt-makes-temporary-changes-to-voter-list-rules-ahead-of-referendum-ndp-raises-concerns/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 03:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-govt-makes-temporary-changes-to-voter-list-rules-ahead-of-referendum-ndp-raises-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Liberals looking to give minister explicit authority to end strikes: sources]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Liberal government's marquee fall legislation is expected to strengthen a controversial section of the Labour Code, two senior government sources tell CBC News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/liberals-looking-to-give-minister-explicit-authority-to-end-strikes-sources/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 02:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/liberals-looking-to-give-minister-explicit-authority-to-end-strikes-sources/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Deer to spend $2.9M of federal housing money on permanent supportive housing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Red Deer will use $3.1 million from its cancelled federal housing grant to build permanent supportive housing units and create a long-term housing strategy, in an attempt to address the city's supply shortage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/red-deer-to-spend-29m-of-federal-housing-money-on-permanent-supportive-housing/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 01:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/red-deer-to-spend-29m-of-federal-housing-money-on-permanent-supportive-housing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary council divided on whether city should take official stance on Alberta separatism]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mayor Jeromy Farkas said he anticipates bringing urgent business or calling a special meeting for city council to debate whether to take an official stance on the upcoming Alberta independence referendum this fall. But some councillors argue the debate is outside their jurisdiction.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/calgary-council-divided-on-whether-city-should-take-official-stance-on-alberta-separatism/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 01:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/calgary-council-divided-on-whether-city-should-take-official-stance-on-alberta-separatism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary city council divided on whether city should take official stance on Alberta separatism]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mayor Jeromy Farkas said he anticipates bringing urgent business or calling a special meeting for city council to debate whether to take an official stance on the upcoming Alberta independence referendum this fall. But some councillors argue the debate is outside their jurisdiction.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/calgary-city-council-divided-on-whether-city-should-take-official-stance-on-alberta-separatism/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 01:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/calgary-city-council-divided-on-whether-city-should-take-official-stance-on-alberta-separatism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Desperate Stampeders host winless Redblacks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two CFL teams on the ropes for different reasons seek traction Saturday at McMahon Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/desperate-stampeders-host-winless-redblacks/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 01:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/desperate-stampeders-host-winless-redblacks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carney government files 3rd court challenge in First Nations child welfare complaint]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Carney government has filed its third court challenge in a year as a longstanding fight with First Nations organizations over the future of their communities' child and family services continues. Canada is challenging the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal's latest ruling in the nearly 20-year-old case.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/carney-government-files-3rd-court-challenge-in-first-nations-child-welfare-complaint/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 22:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/carney-government-files-3rd-court-challenge-in-first-nations-child-welfare-complaint/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta children who were subject of Amber Alert found safe in B.C.]]></title><description><![CDATA["They were located on a rural property in West Kelowna," Staff/Sgt. Derrick Gladdish with the Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit said on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-children-who-were-subject-of-amber-alert-found-safe-in-bc/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 22:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-children-who-were-subject-of-amber-alert-found-safe-in-bc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CRA still owed over $5B in COVID-19 benefits sent to ineligible recipients]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa is still owed $5.56 billion of outstanding debt related to COVID-19 benefits sent to those who were later deemed ineligible, according to data the Canada Revenue Agency provided to CBC News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/cra-still-owed-over-5b-in-covid-19-benefits-sent-to-ineligible-recipients/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/cra-still-owed-over-5b-in-covid-19-benefits-sent-to-ineligible-recipients/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 missing Alberta children found safe in rural B.C.: Alberta RCMP]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two missing Alberta children were found safe and in &ldquo;good health&rdquo; on Thursday on a rural property in West Kelowna, B.C., Alberta RCMP say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/2-missing-alberta-children-found-safe-in-rural-bc-alberta-rcmp/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 21:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/2-missing-alberta-children-found-safe-in-rural-bc-alberta-rcmp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Huge wildlife corridor project is 1st Canadian finalist for Earthshot Prize]]></title><description><![CDATA[What if wolves, caribou and other wildlife could roam through protected lands from Yellowstone National Park in the U.S. to Canada's Yukon? A project to create such a massive habitat corridor has become the first Canadian finalist for Prince William's annual environmental prizes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/huge-wildlife-corridor-project-is-1st-canadian-finalist-for-earthshot-prize/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/huge-wildlife-corridor-project-is-1st-canadian-finalist-for-earthshot-prize/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Time zones in Canada are getting complicated. These maps lay them out]]></title><description><![CDATA[The times, they aren't a-changing &mdash; at least not for Western Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/time-zones-in-canada-are-getting-complicated-these-maps-lay-them-out/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 20:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/time-zones-in-canada-are-getting-complicated-these-maps-lay-them-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Never giving up': Alberta separatist leaders say referendum vote won't end their fight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Premier Danielle Smith and her government expect next month's separation referendum to be the last word on the subject &mdash; but those fighting for an independent Alberta say no matter the outcome, the fight goes on.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/never-giving-up-alberta-separatist-leaders-say-referendum-vote-wont-end-their-fight/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 19:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/never-giving-up-alberta-separatist-leaders-say-referendum-vote-wont-end-their-fight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta police watchdog investigating death of man in Edmonton holding cell]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edmonton police said the 27-year-old detainee was discovered unresponsive on Thursday night by officers at the Edmonton Police Service Detainee Management Unit, a secure holding facility in northwest Edmonton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-police-watchdog-investigating-death-of-man-in-edmonton-holding-cell/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 18:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-police-watchdog-investigating-death-of-man-in-edmonton-holding-cell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Several sandwich brands sold by Calgary company recalled for possible listeria]]></title><description><![CDATA[Various types of sandwiches have been recalled in Alberta because of possible listeria risk. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the recall mostly involves Fresh &amp; Local brand and Fresh Bites brand sandwiches. It says there have been no reported illnesses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/several-sandwich-brands-sold-by-calgary-company-recalled-for-possible-listeria/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/several-sandwich-brands-sold-by-calgary-company-recalled-for-possible-listeria/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robotic-assisted surgery now an option for patients at Red Deer hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eighty-one procedures have already been completed in Red Deer using robotic-assisted surgery. One of the surgeons using the technology says it has benefits beyond improved outcomes for patients.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/robotic-assisted-surgery-now-an-option-for-patients-at-red-deer-hospital/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/robotic-assisted-surgery-now-an-option-for-patients-at-red-deer-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Alberta NDP won Calgary’s byelection. But next election, the map could look very different]]></title><description><![CDATA[As work is underway to redraw Alberta's electoral map, Calgary-Shaw provides an up-to-date case study illustrating how proposed changes to provincial ridings could affect election results.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/the-alberta-ndp-won-calgarys-byelection-but-next-election-the-map-could-look-very-different/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/the-alberta-ndp-won-calgarys-byelection-but-next-election-the-map-could-look-very-different/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sean Millington soaking in Hall of Fame induction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sean Millington always saw himself as a journeyman player but he'll now forever be remembered as one the CFL's best.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/sean-millington-soaking-in-hall-of-fame-induction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/sean-millington-soaking-in-hall-of-fame-induction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As Carney's popularity soars, Conservatives weigh what to do about their own leader]]></title><description><![CDATA[A number of Conservative MPs have soured on Pierre Poilievre as leader, but despite this growing angst, his position is relatively secure because there is no strong appetite to oust him and choose someone new right now, according to party and caucus sources who spoke to CBC News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/as-carneys-popularity-soars-conservatives-weigh-what-to-do-about-their-own-leader/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/as-carneys-popularity-soars-conservatives-weigh-what-to-do-about-their-own-leader/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton police chief responds to Chinatown detainee drop-offs, calls for changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[After recent surveillance videos showed former detainees being dropped off in Edmonton's Chinatown earlier this month, the city's police chief says he believes there are flaws in how former detainees are released in the province.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-police-chief-responds-to-chinatown-detainee-drop-offs-calls-for-changes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 04:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-police-chief-responds-to-chinatown-detainee-drop-offs-calls-for-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We will rule in CANADA': Bishnoi gang letter to police disclosed to CBC News]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBC News has obtained a warning letter the Bishnoi gang sent to Abbotsford, B.C., police last summer. In it, the gang states it will soon rule Canada and claims it has 5,000 members in the country who can be hired for $1,000 a shooting.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/we-will-rule-in-canada-bishnoi-gang-letter-to-police-disclosed-to-cbc-news/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 01:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/we-will-rule-in-canada-bishnoi-gang-letter-to-police-disclosed-to-cbc-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI asks California court to dismiss lawsuits over Tumbler Ridge shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lawyers for OpenAI claim any legal action related to the deaths and injuries should take place in British Columbia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/openai-asks-california-court-to-dismiss-lawsuits-over-tumbler-ridge-shooting/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 01:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/openai-asks-california-court-to-dismiss-lawsuits-over-tumbler-ridge-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harvest delayed across the Prairies as farmers deal with waterlogged fields]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grain farmers on the Prairies are managing a challenging harvest this year, following a stormy summer across Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/harvest-delayed-across-the-prairies-as-farmers-deal-with-waterlogged-fields/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/harvest-delayed-across-the-prairies-as-farmers-deal-with-waterlogged-fields/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than 500,000 Albertans have applied to vote by mail in referendum: Elections Alberta]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than half a million Albertans have requested to vote by mail in the upcoming referendum, according to Elections Alberta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/more-than-500000-albertans-have-applied-to-vote-by-mail-in-referendum-elections-alberta/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 23:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/more-than-500000-albertans-have-applied-to-vote-by-mail-in-referendum-elections-alberta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carney wants Canada to join Europe's Erasmus+ program. What is it?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Mark Carney pitched Canada's involvement in Europe's flagship exchange program while speaking to the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/carney-wants-canada-to-join-europes-erasmus-program-what-is-it/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 23:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/carney-wants-canada-to-join-europes-erasmus-program-what-is-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘My feet hurt’: Babcock, Oilers open camp with uptempo practices]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mike Babcock had his first on-ice practice as head coach of the Edmonton Oilers Thursday, and it was four hours of high-speed, detail-oriented skating and learning for both coach and players.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/my-feet-hurt-babcock-oilers-open-camp-with-uptempo-practices/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 22:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/my-feet-hurt-babcock-oilers-open-camp-with-uptempo-practices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Babcock opens Oilers camp with uptempo practices]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mike Babcock had his first on-ice practice as head coach of the Edmonton Oilers Thursday, and it was four hours of high-speed, detail-oriented skating and learning for both coach and players.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/babcock-opens-oilers-camp-with-uptempo-practices/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 22:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/babcock-opens-oilers-camp-with-uptempo-practices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Alberta RCMP officer pleads guilty to 2 child sexual abuse material offences]]></title><description><![CDATA[A former Alberta RCMP officer has pleaded guilty to two charges relating to transmitting and possessing child sexual abuse material.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/former-alberta-rcmp-officer-pleads-guilty-to-2-child-sexual-abuse-material-offences/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 22:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/former-alberta-rcmp-officer-pleads-guilty-to-2-child-sexual-abuse-material-offences/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary fire officials say landfill blaze could last months]]></title><description><![CDATA[A stubborn blaze that has been burning for the last 10 days at a Calgary landfill could take months to fizzle out, the fire service said Wednesday.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/calgary-fire-officials-say-landfill-blaze-could-last-months/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 20:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/calgary-fire-officials-say-landfill-blaze-could-last-months/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man sentenced to 12 years for Alberta sex attacks]]></title><description><![CDATA[A judge has sentenced a man to 12 years in prison for a series of sexual assaults on vulnerable women at a rural home near Calgary.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/man-sentenced-to-12-years-for-alberta-sex-attacks/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 20:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/man-sentenced-to-12-years-for-alberta-sex-attacks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton man faces murder charge following Inuvik shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Inuvik RCMP have charged Joshua Rath, 25, with murder and multiple counts of discharging a firearm in connection with a shooting Monday on Bompas Street that left one dead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-man-faces-murder-charge-following-inuvik-shooting/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 19:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-man-faces-murder-charge-following-inuvik-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Company fined $217K in death of worker at east Edmonton machine shop]]></title><description><![CDATA[An equipment manufacturer has been fined $217,000 in the death of a worker who was fatally injured at an east Edmonton machine shop in 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/company-fined-217k-in-death-of-worker-at-east-edmonton-machine-shop/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/company-fined-217k-in-death-of-worker-at-east-edmonton-machine-shop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge denies Tamara Lich's request to travel under house arrest]]></title><description><![CDATA[A judge has denied Tamara Lich's request to travel internationally while she serves a house arrest sentence, including going on a Caribbean cruise and to visit the White House.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/judge-denies-tamara-lichs-request-to-travel-under-house-arrest/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/judge-denies-tamara-lichs-request-to-travel-under-house-arrest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Less snow, less moisture: How a ‘super’ El Niño could impact central Alberta farmers]]></title><description><![CDATA[As farmers finish bringing in this year&rsquo;s crop, a weather pattern forming in the Pacific Ocean could shape the next growing season. Scientists say the Canadian Prairies could face a very strong El Ni&ntilde;o in the coming months.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/less-snow-less-moisture-how-a-super-el-nio-could-impact-central-alberta-farmers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/less-snow-less-moisture-how-a-super-el-nio-could-impact-central-alberta-farmers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alleged Bishnoi associate flaunts guns, bullets, cash in video obtained by CBC News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Videos seized from the cellphone of an Indian national removed from Canada for alleged links to the Bishnoi gang show him posing with a gun, pointing the weapon at an Edmonton college and posing in front of a burning building.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alleged-bishnoi-associate-flaunts-guns-bullets-cash-in-video-obtained-by-cbc-news/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alleged-bishnoi-associate-flaunts-guns-bullets-cash-in-video-obtained-by-cbc-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta referendum pitches proof of citizenship at the polls, but how common is voter fraud?]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the Oct. 19 referendum fast-approaching, we&rsquo;re taking a closer look at the final immigration-related question.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-referendum-pitches-proof-of-citizenship-at-the-polls-but-how-common-is-voter-fraud/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-referendum-pitches-proof-of-citizenship-at-the-polls-but-how-common-is-voter-fraud/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What does Carney’s investment summit mean for clean energy?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Industry watchers hope bringing large investors to Canada can help boost interest in Canadian renewables and raise the billions of dollars that will be needed. But where the money will land is still unclear.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/what-does-carneys-investment-summit-mean-for-clean-energy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/what-does-carneys-investment-summit-mean-for-clean-energy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Elections Alberta staff raise &lsquo;mismanagement&rsquo; concerns about 'Water Not Coal' petition verification]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five former Elections Alberta employees are raising &ldquo;mismanagement&rdquo; concerns about how Corb Lund's citizen initiative petition was validated, alleging procedures changed and that there was a lack of training materials and oversight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/former-elections-alberta-staff-raise-lsquomismanagementrsquo-concerns-about-water-not-coal-petition-verification/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 03:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/former-elections-alberta-staff-raise-lsquomismanagementrsquo-concerns-about-water-not-coal-petition-verification/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta woman saves 2 strangers with living organ donations: ‘She’s a hero’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sherwood Park's Meghan Rozema is the first person in Alberta to become a living double organ donor, giving both a kidney and part of her liver to save two different lives.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-woman-saves-2-strangers-with-living-organ-donations-shes-a-hero/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 02:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-woman-saves-2-strangers-with-living-organ-donations-shes-a-hero/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton Oilers open training camp after off-season of controversial moves]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hiring head coach Mike Babcock in June caused a ripple of criticism from Oilers fans but last week's signing of forward Alex Formenton ignited a storm of social media anger.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-oilers-open-training-camp-after-off-season-of-controversial-moves/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 02:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-oilers-open-training-camp-after-off-season-of-controversial-moves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada is investing $150M to make AI safer. Will it work?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government is investing $150 million in LawZero, a Montreal-based non-profit working to build a new kind of AI model. Germany is providing an additional 100 million euros. The funding comes amid new, high-profile warnings from AI leaders about existential risks from cutting-edge models.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canada-is-investing-150m-to-make-ai-safer-will-it-work/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 01:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canada-is-investing-150m-to-make-ai-safer-will-it-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta drivers face another jump at the pump after Illinois refinery outage]]></title><description><![CDATA[This latest price jump isn't the first this year, as the ongoing war in Iran and blockage of the Strait of Hormuz are causing costs to soar.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-drivers-face-another-jump-at-the-pump-after-illinois-refinery-outage/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-drivers-face-another-jump-at-the-pump-after-illinois-refinery-outage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preston Manning says he's baffled by people who view Alberta premier as a separatist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Conservative elder statesman Preston Manning says he's baffled that some view Alberta Premier Danielle Smith as anti-Canada given her vocal support of Confederation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/preston-manning-says-hes-baffled-by-people-who-view-alberta-premier-as-a-separatist/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 23:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/preston-manning-says-hes-baffled-by-people-who-view-alberta-premier-as-a-separatist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump signs memorandum to identify and remove Canadian products from U.S. federal procurement]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. President &zwnj;Donald Trump &#8203;signed a presidential &#8203;memorandum on &#8203;Wednesday to identify Canadian-origin goods &zwnj;in federal civil government procurement &zwnj;and take steps &#8203;to remove them, the White House &#8203;said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/trump-signs-memorandum-to-identify-and-remove-canadian-products-from-us-federal-procurement/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 22:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/trump-signs-memorandum-to-identify-and-remove-canadian-products-from-us-federal-procurement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preston Manning ‘baffled’ by those who view Danielle Smith as an Alberta separatist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Conservative elder statesman Preston Manning says Canadians will get a renewed look at Danielle Smith when she speaks at a virtual two-day forum he is co-hosting next week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/preston-manning-baffled-by-those-who-view-danielle-smith-as-an-alberta-separatist/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 22:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/preston-manning-baffled-by-those-who-view-danielle-smith-as-an-alberta-separatist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oilers open camp mired in fresh controversy]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a 2025-26 season full of criticism, from a slow start to a first-round playoff exit, the Edmonton Oilers opened training camp Wednesday mired in new off-ice controversy.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/oilers-open-camp-mired-in-fresh-controversy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 22:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/oilers-open-camp-mired-in-fresh-controversy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton Oilers open camp mired in controversy around Formenton signing, Babcock hiring]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a 2025-26 season full of criticism, from a slow start to a first-round playoff exit, the Edmonton Oilers opened training camp Wednesday mired in new off-ice controversy.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-oilers-open-camp-mired-in-controversy-around-formenton-signing-babcock-hiring/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 22:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-oilers-open-camp-mired-in-controversy-around-formenton-signing-babcock-hiring/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Distraction robberies targeting senior South Asian women rising in Edmonton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Since Aug. 19, Edmonton police said they've received at least 20 reports of distraction-style robberies involving theft of jewellery, typically targeting older South Asian women.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/distraction-robberies-targeting-senior-south-asian-women-rising-in-edmonton/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 22:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/distraction-robberies-targeting-senior-south-asian-women-rising-in-edmonton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Redblacks, Stampeders are both in need of victory]]></title><description><![CDATA[McLeod Bethel-Thompson and the Ottawa Redblacks won't be the only ones in dire need of a win this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/redblacks-stampeders-are-both-in-need-of-victory/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 21:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/redblacks-stampeders-are-both-in-need-of-victory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta oil and gas company ordered to abandon assets for repeated non-compliance]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) has issued a formal abandonment and reclamation order against Calgary-based MAGA Energy Ltd., forcing the company to permanently decommission its assets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-oil-and-gas-company-ordered-to-abandon-assets-for-repeated-non-compliance/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 20:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-oil-and-gas-company-ordered-to-abandon-assets-for-repeated-non-compliance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cost of Alberta separation could be up to $170B: report]]></title><description><![CDATA[The report looks at two scenarios involving how separation would occur, but in both cases the short-term costs of leaving Confederation would be high.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/cost-of-alberta-separation-could-be-up-to-170b-report/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/cost-of-alberta-separation-could-be-up-to-170b-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Establishing independent Alberta would be costly, unpredictable: government-commissioned report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta&rsquo;s separation from Canada would be costly in the short term and highly unpredictable in the long term, a new report from the University of Calgary School of Public Policy released Wednesday says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/establishing-independent-alberta-would-be-costly-unpredictable-government-commissioned-report/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 17:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/establishing-independent-alberta-would-be-costly-unpredictable-government-commissioned-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Establishing independent Alberta could cost up to $170B over 5 years: report]]></title><description><![CDATA[The cost of establishing a new country could range between $50 billion and $170 billion over a five-year period, a government-commissioned report released Wednesday says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/establishing-independent-alberta-could-cost-up-to-170b-over-5-years-report/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 17:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/establishing-independent-alberta-could-cost-up-to-170b-over-5-years-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Small plane makes emergency landing east of Edmonton, no injuries reported]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Cessna 172 registered to a flight school in Strathcona County made an emergency landing overnight on a highway near Sherwood Park, after flying to Slave Lake and back.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/small-plane-makes-emergency-landing-east-of-edmonton-no-injuries-reported/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/small-plane-makes-emergency-landing-east-of-edmonton-no-injuries-reported/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Small plane doing night training makes emergency landing east of Edmonton due to engine issue]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Cessna 172 based at the Cooking Lake Airport made an emergency landing overnight on a highway near Sherwood Park, after losing engine power while flying home from Slave Lake.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/small-plane-doing-night-training-makes-emergency-landing-east-of-edmonton-due-to-engine-issue/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/small-plane-doing-night-training-makes-emergency-landing-east-of-edmonton-due-to-engine-issue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Small plane doing night training makes emergency landing east of Edmonton]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Cessna 172 based at the Cooking Lake Airport made an emergency landing overnight on a highway near Sherwood Park, after losing engine power while flying home from Slave Lake.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/small-plane-doing-night-training-makes-emergency-landing-east-of-edmonton/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/small-plane-doing-night-training-makes-emergency-landing-east-of-edmonton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No injuries reported after small plane’s emergency landing east of Edmonton: RCMP]]></title><description><![CDATA[RCMP say the Cessna 172 was blocking southbound lanes of Highway 21, between Highway 16 and Baseline Road, in Strathcona County, east of Edmonton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/no-injuries-reported-after-small-planes-emergency-landing-east-of-edmonton-rcmp/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/no-injuries-reported-after-small-planes-emergency-landing-east-of-edmonton-rcmp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federal authorities cancel Edmonton mom's removal from Canada hours before she boards plane]]></title><description><![CDATA[In an email, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada said Halima Abdi&rsquo;s application for permanent residence on humanitarian and compassionate grounds passed eligibility requirements on Sept. 9.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/federal-authorities-cancel-edmonton-moms-removal-from-canada-hours-before-she-boards-plane/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/federal-authorities-cancel-edmonton-moms-removal-from-canada-hours-before-she-boards-plane/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Small plane makes emergency landing on highway east of Edmonton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Strathcona County RCMP say a Cessna 172 touched down on Highway 21 with two people on board.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/small-plane-makes-emergency-landing-on-highway-east-of-edmonton/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/small-plane-makes-emergency-landing-on-highway-east-of-edmonton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[St. Albert city council considers bylaw changes to boost infill development in some areas]]></title><description><![CDATA[St. Albert&rsquo;s city council is considering changes to the city&rsquo;s land use bylaw to allow for denser development along St. Albert Trail and skinnier homes with single driveways in low-density residential neighbourhoods.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/st-albert-city-council-considers-bylaw-changes-to-boost-infill-development-in-some-areas/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/st-albert-city-council-considers-bylaw-changes-to-boost-infill-development-in-some-areas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta ready for bloc-style federal party, says former MLA]]></title><description><![CDATA[A former Alberta provincial MLA is working to form a new federal party that would focus on Alberta's issues and sovereignty in the House of Commons &mdash; similar to the mandate of the Bloc Quebecois. Drew Barnes sat as a Wildrose and United Conservative MLA in provincial politics.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-ready-for-bloc-style-federal-party-says-former-mla/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-ready-for-bloc-style-federal-party-says-former-mla/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We will rule in CANADA': Letter from Bishnoi gang to police disclosed to CBC News]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBC News has obtained a copy of a letter sent from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang to Canada's "defence minister, army and police" claiming to have 5,000 gang members in Canada and "more guns" than the police.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/we-will-rule-in-canada-letter-from-bishnoi-gang-to-police-disclosed-to-cbc-news/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/we-will-rule-in-canada-letter-from-bishnoi-gang-to-police-disclosed-to-cbc-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grizzly bear killings have spiked through provincial program; government says recovery still priority]]></title><description><![CDATA[The number of grizzly bears shot by hunters through Alberta's Wildlife Management Responder Network has surged over the past few months, with 14 bears killed since the program's inception. The provincial government says its recovery strategy is continuing to meet goals, while experts say the numbers reflect the challenges of coexisting with southwestern Alberta's large bear population.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/grizzly-bear-killings-have-spiked-through-provincial-program-government-says-recovery-still-priority/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/grizzly-bear-killings-have-spiked-through-provincial-program-government-says-recovery-still-priority/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What you need to know about Alberta referendum questions 2, 3 and 4 on immigration]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBC News breaks down ballot measures that propose three methods to restrict non-permanent residents&rsquo; access to social services and supports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/what-you-need-to-know-about-alberta-referendum-questions-2-3-and-4-on-immigration/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/what-you-need-to-know-about-alberta-referendum-questions-2-3-and-4-on-immigration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Temporary residents’ access to public health care, education at stake in Alberta referendum]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBC News breaks down immigration questions two, three and four in the Oct. 19 referendum, which propose three methods to restrict non-permanent residents&rsquo; access to public and social services.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/temporary-residents-access-to-public-health-care-education-at-stake-in-alberta-referendum/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/temporary-residents-access-to-public-health-care-education-at-stake-in-alberta-referendum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More people are seeking emergency care for gambling, a new study says &mdash; and it's mostly men and boys]]></title><description><![CDATA[New research published Wednesday in The American Journal of Preventive Medicine, found a nearly 100 per cent increase in emergency department visits, in just the past few years, following the rapid growth of privatized online gambling and legalization of betting on single sports events.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/more-people-are-seeking-emergency-care-for-gambling-a-new-study-says-mdash-and-its-mostly-men-and-boys/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/more-people-are-seeking-emergency-care-for-gambling-a-new-study-says-mdash-and-its-mostly-men-and-boys/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Donald 'drill, baby, drill' Trump helping the world transition away from oil?]]></title><description><![CDATA[While running for the U.S. presidency in 2024, Donald Trump promised to do almost anything to benefit the oil industry. His slogan: "Drill, baby, drill." But his bold actions since retaking office have in many ways had the opposite effect.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/is-donald-drill-baby-drill-trump-helping-the-world-transition-away-from-oil/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/is-donald-drill-baby-drill-trump-helping-the-world-transition-away-from-oil/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A look at the new roller-coaster replacing West Edmonton Mall’s Mindbender]]></title><description><![CDATA[West Edmonton Mall's Galaxyland theme park is getting a new Nerf-themed roller-coaster in the former home of the Mindbender. The two-mode ride is designed to offer both a family-friendly experience and bigger thrills on the same track. CBC&rsquo;s Tristan Mottershead gets a first look ahead of its expected opening in spring 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/a-look-at-the-new-roller-coaster-replacing-west-edmonton-malls-mindbender/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 03:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/a-look-at-the-new-roller-coaster-replacing-west-edmonton-malls-mindbender/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$3.4M in trespass tickets issued on Edmonton transit system to those with no fixed address in 2025, data shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[Transit peace officers have issued more than $3 million worth of trespass tickets to Edmontonians with no fixed address, according to data that several organizations obtained through an access-to-information request.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/34m-in-trespass-tickets-issued-on-edmonton-transit-system-to-those-with-no-fixed-address-in-2025-data-shows/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 02:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/34m-in-trespass-tickets-issued-on-edmonton-transit-system-to-those-with-no-fixed-address-in-2025-data-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Galaxyland’s new Nerf roller-coaster nearly complete at West Edmonton Mall]]></title><description><![CDATA[The roller-coaster opening in 2027 can be ridden two ways: the&nbsp;family-friendly 'Core' mode and the more a thrilling 'Quantum' mode with added inversions, twists, and higher speeds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/galaxylands-new-nerf-roller-coaster-nearly-complete-at-west-edmonton-mall/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 02:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/galaxylands-new-nerf-roller-coaster-nearly-complete-at-west-edmonton-mall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta on track to see the most traffic deaths in a decade: ‘Disaster waiting to happen’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta RCMP said based on historical trends, if the fatal collision pattern continues, 2026 could end with 274 deaths.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-on-track-to-see-the-most-traffic-deaths-in-a-decade-disaster-waiting-to-happen/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 01:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-on-track-to-see-the-most-traffic-deaths-in-a-decade-disaster-waiting-to-happen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 on pace to be deadliest year on provincial roads, says Alberta RCMP]]></title><description><![CDATA[The RCMP is &ldquo;begging&rdquo; Albertans to drive safely as they've seen a significant increase in fatalities and dangerous driving behaviour this year. Statistics show Alberta is on pace to have the highest number of traffic deaths on roads policed by the RCMP in over 10 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/2026-on-pace-to-be-deadliest-year-on-provincial-roads-says-alberta-rcmp/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/2026-on-pace-to-be-deadliest-year-on-provincial-roads-says-alberta-rcmp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta separatism, NDP's vision for province among reasons cited for Calgary byelection flip]]></title><description><![CDATA[After the NDP's Kyle Campbell won the Calgary-Shaw byelection on Monday, turning a typically conservative riding orange, some are pointing at the opposition's vision for core issues like health care and education, while others are tying the result to the province's separatist movement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-separatism-ndps-vision-for-province-among-reasons-cited-for-calgary-byelection-flip/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-separatism-ndps-vision-for-province-among-reasons-cited-for-calgary-byelection-flip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta NDP flies the anti-separatist flag to steal a UCP riding in Calgary]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's hard to find meaning in one byelection for a general election 12 months away. But the big referendum is only five weeks from now.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-ndp-flies-the-anti-separatist-flag-to-steal-a-ucp-riding-in-calgary/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-ndp-flies-the-anti-separatist-flag-to-steal-a-ucp-riding-in-calgary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta NDP flies the anti-separatist flag to snatch a UCP riding in Calgary]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's hard to find meaning in one byelection for a general election 12 months away. But the big referendum is only five weeks from now.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-ndp-flies-the-anti-separatist-flag-to-snatch-a-ucp-riding-in-calgary/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-ndp-flies-the-anti-separatist-flag-to-snatch-a-ucp-riding-in-calgary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man sentenced to 4½ years for role in fatal 2024 Edmonton stabbing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Family and friends of a man who was fatally stabbed in Edmonton in 2024 delivered emotional victim impact statements last week as one of the men involved was given a 4&frac12; sentence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/man-sentenced-to-4-years-for-role-in-fatal-2024-edmonton-stabbing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 22:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/man-sentenced-to-4-years-for-role-in-fatal-2024-edmonton-stabbing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suncor maintenance triggers odour complaints in Fort McMurray region]]></title><description><![CDATA[The regulator said nearby air monitoring stations operated by the Wood Buffalo Environmental Association (WBEA) have not recorded dangerous substances in concentrations hazardous to human health.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/suncor-maintenance-triggers-odour-complaints-in-fort-mcmurray-region/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/suncor-maintenance-triggers-odour-complaints-in-fort-mcmurray-region/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do school cell phone bans work? Teachers say enforcement can be an issue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most provinces have put in some form of ban in the past two to three years and vary dependent on the grade level, with New Brunswick the latest to join this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/do-school-cell-phone-bans-work-teachers-say-enforcement-can-be-an-issue/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 21:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/do-school-cell-phone-bans-work-teachers-say-enforcement-can-be-an-issue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What are restrictive covenants and why this Edmonton infill is stirring debate]]></title><description><![CDATA[From restrictive covenants to buying the neighbouring property, the sharp rise in multi-unit infill builds in recent years has led some Edmonton homeowners to take drastic action.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/what-are-restrictive-covenants-and-why-this-edmonton-infill-is-stirring-debate/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 20:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/what-are-restrictive-covenants-and-why-this-edmonton-infill-is-stirring-debate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Premier’s office blames byelection loss on vote split, others cite Alberta referendum anger]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jason Kenney is linking the governing United Conservative Party's stunning byelection loss in Calgary to the province's looming vote on separation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/premiers-office-blames-byelection-loss-on-vote-split-others-cite-alberta-referendum-anger/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/premiers-office-blames-byelection-loss-on-vote-split-others-cite-alberta-referendum-anger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jason Kenney links stunning UCP byelection loss in Calgary to Alberta separatism vote]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jason Kenney is linking the governing United Conservative Party's stunning byelection loss in Calgary to the province's looming vote on separation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/jason-kenney-links-stunning-ucp-byelection-loss-in-calgary-to-alberta-separatism-vote/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/jason-kenney-links-stunning-ucp-byelection-loss-in-calgary-to-alberta-separatism-vote/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Alberta premier Kenney links stunning UCP byelection loss to separation vote]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Alberta premier Jason Kenney is linking the governing United Conservative Party's stunning byelection loss in Calgary to the province's looming vote on separation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/former-alberta-premier-kenney-links-stunning-ucp-byelection-loss-to-separation-vote/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/former-alberta-premier-kenney-links-stunning-ucp-byelection-loss-to-separation-vote/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary man charged for alleged YouTube threat to kill Carney, RCMP says]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Calgary resident is facing criminal charges for allegedly issuing threats to Prime Minister Mark Carney on YouTube, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police said on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/calgary-man-charged-for-alleged-youtube-threat-to-kill-carney-rcmp-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/calgary-man-charged-for-alleged-youtube-threat-to-kill-carney-rcmp-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary man charged for alleged threat to kill Carney on YouTube, RCMP says]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Calgary resident is facing criminal charges for allegedly issuing threats to Prime Minister Mark Carney on YouTube, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police said on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/calgary-man-charged-for-alleged-threat-to-kill-carney-on-youtube-rcmp-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/calgary-man-charged-for-alleged-threat-to-kill-carney-on-youtube-rcmp-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton man charged with arson in Wetaskiwin Memorial Arts Centre fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Edmonton man has been charged with arson in a fire that destroyed the Memorial Arts Centre in Wetaskiwin, Alta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-man-charged-with-arson-in-wetaskiwin-memorial-arts-centre-fire/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-man-charged-with-arson-in-wetaskiwin-memorial-arts-centre-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary resident accused of threatening to kill Prime Minister Mark Carney]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to RCMP, its National Security Enforcement Team received information in July that a YouTube account had posted a death threat against the prime minister.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/calgary-resident-accused-of-threatening-to-kill-prime-minister-mark-carney/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/calgary-resident-accused-of-threatening-to-kill-prime-minister-mark-carney/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary man accused of threatening to kill Prime Minister Mark Carney]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to RCMP, its National Security Enforcement Team received information in July that a YouTube account had posted a death threat against the prime minister.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/calgary-man-accused-of-threatening-to-kill-prime-minister-mark-carney/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/calgary-man-accused-of-threatening-to-kill-prime-minister-mark-carney/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A community-led clinic helped save a rural Albertan’s life. But short-term grants leave its future uncertain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Faced with long waits, doctor shortages and the potential closure of its local clinic, the central Alberta town of Bashaw raised funds to launch a team-based medical clinic. However, relying on short-term provincial grants leaves its future uncertain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/a-community-led-clinic-helped-save-a-rural-albertans-life-but-short-term-grants-leave-its-future-uncertain/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/a-community-led-clinic-helped-save-a-rural-albertans-life-but-short-term-grants-leave-its-future-uncertain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman behind Alberta flyer decrying rainbow crosswalk didn’t mean to discriminate, human rights hearing told]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Alberta woman facing a human rights complaint over flyers she distributed opposing a rainbow crosswalk in her town did not intend to discriminate against transgender people but wanted to warn parents about risks of transitioning, according to one of her lawyers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/woman-behind-alberta-flyer-decrying-rainbow-crosswalk-didnt-mean-to-discriminate-human-rights-hearing-told/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/woman-behind-alberta-flyer-decrying-rainbow-crosswalk-didnt-mean-to-discriminate-human-rights-hearing-told/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta referendum pitches more control over immigration. Here's what you need to know]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta's first of five immigration-related questions in the Oct. 19 referendum pitches more provincial control over immigration.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-referendum-pitches-more-control-over-immigration-heres-what-you-need-to-know/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-referendum-pitches-more-control-over-immigration-heres-what-you-need-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zelenskyy's comparison of Canada to Ukraine is imperfect &mdash; but it matters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Volodymyr Zelenskyy called Canada's deteriorating relationship with the United States "dangerous" and pointed to Ukraine as a warning. The comparison is imperfect, but increasingly difficult to dismiss. From economic coercion to questions of sovereignty, Canada is confronting an unsettling truth Ukraine knows intimately: powerful neighbours can rewrite the rules.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/zelenskyys-comparison-of-canada-to-ukraine-is-imperfect-mdash-but-it-matters/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/zelenskyys-comparison-of-canada-to-ukraine-is-imperfect-mdash-but-it-matters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump claims AI poses no real risk — but even some of his allies disagree]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fresh warnings that artificial intelligence models could go rogue and wipe out the human race appear to have jolted some U.S. politicians into action, but not President Donald Trump.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/trump-claims-ai-poses-no-real-risk-but-even-some-of-his-allies-disagree/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/trump-claims-ai-poses-no-real-risk-but-even-some-of-his-allies-disagree/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta NDP win in Calgary-Shaw byelection]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unofficial results from Elections Alberta show NDP candidate Kyle Campbell has won Calgary-Shaw by a margin of 582 votes over the UCP's Mike Derry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-ndp-win-in-calgary-shaw-byelection/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-ndp-win-in-calgary-shaw-byelection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump's latest round of 50% tariffs on Canadian goods now in effect]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new round of U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods took effect just after midnight on Tuesday, adding 50 per cent levies to 110 products ranging from specific cheeses to motorboats, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and furniture. A decision to simultaneously remove some tariffs shows that the U.S. is paying attention to which costs get passed down to the American consumer, experts say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/trumps-latest-round-of-50-tariffs-on-canadian-goods-now-in-effect/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 06:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/trumps-latest-round-of-50-tariffs-on-canadian-goods-now-in-effect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta government maintaining COVID vaccine fee as it prepares for fall influenza campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Alberta government says its provincewide influenza, COVID and respiratory syncytial virus vaccination campaign will begin next month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-government-maintaining-covid-vaccine-fee-as-it-prepares-for-fall-influenza-campaign/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 03:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-government-maintaining-covid-vaccine-fee-as-it-prepares-for-fall-influenza-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton mayor calls for province to address release protocols after detainees dropped off in Chinatown]]></title><description><![CDATA[New video showing more detainees from correctional facilities being dropped off in Edmonton's Chinatown has prompted the city's mayor to call on upper levels of government to address release protocols.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-mayor-calls-for-province-to-address-release-protocols-after-detainees-dropped-off-in-chinatown/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 02:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-mayor-calls-for-province-to-address-release-protocols-after-detainees-dropped-off-in-chinatown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada hit with at least 110 tornadoes so far this year]]></title><description><![CDATA[There have been at least 110 confirmed tornadoes across Canada so far this year, surpassing the average of 65. Saskatchewan, Alberta and Ontario had the highest numbers compared to other provinces.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canada-hit-with-at-least-110-tornadoes-so-far-this-year/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 23:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canada-hit-with-at-least-110-tornadoes-so-far-this-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 men dead in separate hikes in Banff National Park: RCMP]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first man was found with climbing equipment and a helmet, with Parks Canada saying he was a hiking guide but was off-duty at the time of his death.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/2-men-dead-in-separate-hikes-in-banff-national-park-rcmp/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 22:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/2-men-dead-in-separate-hikes-in-banff-national-park-rcmp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cal Nichols, who led community effort to save  NHL hockey in Edmonton, dies at 84]]></title><description><![CDATA[From a 1996 ticket drive that doubled the franchises season ticket holders, to drumming up millions to prevent the team from leaving Edmonton &mdash; and Canada &mdash; Cal Nichols is remembered as a determined business leader and passionate Oilers fan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/cal-nichols-who-led-community-effort-to-save-nhl-hockey-in-edmonton-dies-at-84/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 22:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/cal-nichols-who-led-community-effort-to-save-nhl-hockey-in-edmonton-dies-at-84/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What we know about Carney's push for a 'unique alliance' with the EU]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Mark Carney has said Canada plans to begin discussions on a "unique alliance" with the 27-nation European Union that will be based on shared values but be short of a full membership. Conservative MPs have replied that Canadians should be concerned about becoming the "28th EU state." Here's what we know so far.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/what-we-know-about-carneys-push-for-a-unique-alliance-with-the-eu/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 22:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/what-we-know-about-carneys-push-for-a-unique-alliance-with-the-eu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TC Energy urges co-operation on growing natural gas network to meet ‘generational’ demand]]></title><description><![CDATA[A leaked UCP cabinet report raised concern over TC Energy's ability to serve Alberta's nascent A.I. data centre industry, oilsands projects and other sources of demand growth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/tc-energy-urges-co-operation-on-growing-natural-gas-network-to-meet-generational-demand/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 21:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/tc-energy-urges-co-operation-on-growing-natural-gas-network-to-meet-generational-demand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flair Airlines secures $76M bailout from Ottawa as fuel costs soar]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government has approved $76 million in emergency aid for Flair Airlines as the high price of jet fuel continues to bleed money from carriers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/flair-airlines-secures-76m-bailout-from-ottawa-as-fuel-costs-soar/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 21:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/flair-airlines-secures-76m-bailout-from-ottawa-as-fuel-costs-soar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Air quality data to be released on smoke from stubborn Calgary landfill fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fire has been smouldering in piles of material at the ECCO Recycling landfill for more than a week, with smoke drifting into nearby southern Calgary communities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/air-quality-data-to-be-released-on-smoke-from-stubborn-calgary-landfill-fire/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/air-quality-data-to-be-released-on-smoke-from-stubborn-calgary-landfill-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 more people have died exploring Banff National Park, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 24-year-old climber died after a significant fall from Recondite Peak in Banff National Park on Wednesday, while a 33-year-old hiker died on Saturday near Devil's Thumb and the Big Beehive area by Lake Louise, according to police.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/2-more-people-have-died-exploring-banff-national-park-police-say/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 20:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/2-more-people-have-died-exploring-banff-national-park-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detainee releases raise concerns over Chinatown being used as a ‘dumping ground’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Security footage, obtained by Global News, is raising concerns as to why detainees being released from custody are being dropped off at all hours in Edmonton's Chinatown area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/detainee-releases-raise-concerns-over-chinatown-being-used-as-a-dumping-ground/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 20:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/detainee-releases-raise-concerns-over-chinatown-being-used-as-a-dumping-ground/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TC Energy urges co-operation on growing network to meet 'generational' gas demand]]></title><description><![CDATA[TC Energy, the pipeline company that moves three quarters of Western Canada's natural gas, says it's prepared to keep investing in its vast Alberta network to meet "generational demand" for the fuel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/tc-energy-urges-co-operation-on-growing-network-to-meet-generational-gas-demand/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/tc-energy-urges-co-operation-on-growing-network-to-meet-generational-gas-demand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man killed by police after woman, baby reportedly shot in west Edmonton home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta's police watchdog is investigating after Edmonton police officers shot and killed a man armed with a firearm, following reports the man shot a woman and an infant at a home in west Edmonton Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/man-killed-by-police-after-woman-baby-reportedly-shot-in-west-edmonton-home/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/man-killed-by-police-after-woman-baby-reportedly-shot-in-west-edmonton-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man killed by police after gun incident involving woman, baby in Edmonton home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta's police watchdog is investigating after police officers shot and killed a man armed with a firearm Sunday, following reports of shooting in a west Edmonton home involving a woman and an infant.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/man-killed-by-police-after-gun-incident-involving-woman-baby-in-edmonton-home/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/man-killed-by-police-after-gun-incident-involving-woman-baby-in-edmonton-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watchdog called in to probe fatal shooting of man by Edmonton officers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta's police watchdog has been called in to investigate the officer-involved fatal shooting of a man in west Edmonton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/watchdog-called-in-to-probe-fatal-shooting-of-man-by-edmonton-officers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/watchdog-called-in-to-probe-fatal-shooting-of-man-by-edmonton-officers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton police shoot man at west end home where women, infant found injured]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edmonton police responded Sunday morning to the Donsdale neighbourhood in the west end, after a man reportedly entered a home and shot a woman and infant.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-police-shoot-man-at-west-end-home-where-women-infant-found-injured/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-police-shoot-man-at-west-end-home-where-women-infant-found-injured/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ASIRT investigating fatal shooting of man by police in west Edmonton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edmonton police responded Sunday morning to the Donsdale neighbourhood in the west end after a man reportedly entered a home and shot a woman and infant.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/asirt-investigating-fatal-shooting-of-man-by-police-in-west-edmonton/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/asirt-investigating-fatal-shooting-of-man-by-police-in-west-edmonton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta legislature seat up for grabs in Calgary-Shaw byelection]]></title><description><![CDATA[A longtime Tory stronghold, the riding of Calgary-Shaw has been without a legislature member since May, when former cabinet minister Rebecca Schulz resigned her seat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-legislature-seat-up-for-grabs-in-calgary-shaw-byelection/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-legislature-seat-up-for-grabs-in-calgary-shaw-byelection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Treaty 6 band members share mixed feelings on Alberta's referendum at 150th anniversary gathering]]></title><description><![CDATA[As hundreds of people from across the Prairies recently gathered to mark a century and a half since the signing of Treaty 6, many attendees considered what the agreement will mean for future generations as Albertans prepare to vote in a referendum on whether the province should remain part of Canada or hold a binding referendum on seeking independence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/treaty-6-band-members-share-mixed-feelings-on-albertas-referendum-at-150th-anniversary-gathering/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/treaty-6-band-members-share-mixed-feelings-on-albertas-referendum-at-150th-anniversary-gathering/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What timing of a second referendum in Alberta could look like, if it were to happen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Albertans will vote next month on the possibility of a second referendum on separation, but exactly when that referendum &mdash; if a majority voted for it &mdash; would happen, remains somewhat murky.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/what-timing-of-a-second-referendum-in-alberta-could-look-like-if-it-were-to-happen/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/what-timing-of-a-second-referendum-in-alberta-could-look-like-if-it-were-to-happen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[They came to Canada for safety. Now they’re suspected of supporting the regime they fled]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hundreds of permanent resident applicants received letters from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada in August, advocates say. The letters state concerns the applicants could be members of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, despite being legally obligated to join.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/they-came-to-canada-for-safety-now-theyre-suspected-of-supporting-the-regime-they-fled/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/they-came-to-canada-for-safety-now-theyre-suspected-of-supporting-the-regime-they-fled/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta Safeway employees vote to authorize a strike]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of Canada&rsquo;s major grocery stores might see a dip in service in Alberta soon. As the CBC&rsquo;s Nicole Healey explains, Safeway workers have voted to strike if they cannot reach a collective agreement with its parent company, Sobey&rsquo;s.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-safeway-employees-vote-to-authorize-a-strike/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-safeway-employees-vote-to-authorize-a-strike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elks end 5-season playoff drought with win over Stampeders]]></title><description><![CDATA[The longest CFL playoff drought in Edmonton football history has finally come to an end. Edmonton, which won its fourth straight game to improve to 10-3, snapped a five-year run of post-season futility which was the team's worst since the 1960s.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/elks-end-5-season-playoff-drought-with-win-over-stampeders/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 20:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/elks-end-5-season-playoff-drought-with-win-over-stampeders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's Marco Arop edged in men's 800m final, finishes 2nd at Ultimate Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada&rsquo;s Marco Arop finished second in Sunday&rsquo;s men&rsquo;s 800-metre final at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canadas-marco-arop-edged-in-mens-800m-final-finishes-2nd-at-ultimate-championship/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canadas-marco-arop-edged-in-mens-800m-final-finishes-2nd-at-ultimate-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta's new wetland drainage rules lead to concern from conservationists, praise from producers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Alberta government will allow landowners to drain temporary and seasonal wetlands on their property without needing provincial approval starting this fall. It's a move conservationists say could have significant environmental consequences.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/albertas-new-wetland-drainage-rules-lead-to-concern-from-conservationists-praise-from-producers/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 18:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/albertas-new-wetland-drainage-rules-lead-to-concern-from-conservationists-praise-from-producers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grande Cache considered for Alberta’s all-season resort designation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Alberta government wants to grow its tourism economy, and so does the 'rustic' mountain community of Grande Cache. Provincial and municipal leaders met with the community to explore how Grande Cache can invite tourism investment by designating land for development under Alberta's All-season Resorts Act.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/grande-cache-considered-for-albertas-all-season-resort-designation/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/grande-cache-considered-for-albertas-all-season-resort-designation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘One is too many’: Vigil for Alberta men sheds light on dangers of cuts to disability supports]]></title><description><![CDATA[Families, supporters and advocates gathered in downtown Edmonton on Saturday for the One Is Too Many vigil and rally to honour those facing cuts to disability funding. The province's new disability program, ADAP, offers recipients $200 less per month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/one-is-too-many-vigil-for-alberta-men-sheds-light-on-dangers-of-cuts-to-disability-supports/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/one-is-too-many-vigil-for-alberta-men-sheds-light-on-dangers-of-cuts-to-disability-supports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Albertans to vote on opting out of federal programs — while keeping cash]]></title><description><![CDATA[When referendum day arrives in Alberta on Oct. 19, the focus won&rsquo;t just be on separation and immigration. One of four constitutional questions will ask voters if they support a push to amend the Constitution so Alberta can opt out of federal programs, while keeping the cash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/albertans-to-vote-on-opting-out-of-federal-programs-while-keeping-cash/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/albertans-to-vote-on-opting-out-of-federal-programs-while-keeping-cash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The price of diesel is skyrocketing. Here's why Canadians may soon feel it at the grocery store]]></title><description><![CDATA[With diesel prices skyrocketing due to ongoing global conflicts, filling up the trucks that carry food and goods across Canada has never been more expensive, experts say &mdash; and Canadians could be feeling it soon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/the-price-of-diesel-is-skyrocketing-heres-why-canadians-may-soon-feel-it-at-the-grocery-store/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/the-price-of-diesel-is-skyrocketing-heres-why-canadians-may-soon-feel-it-at-the-grocery-store/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Provinces are turning to U.S. health-care workers to help with shortages. And it’s working]]></title><description><![CDATA[With shortages of nurses, physicians and other health workers, some provinces are actively recruiting U.S. health-care professionals &mdash; and they&rsquo;re getting results.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/provinces-are-turning-to-us-health-care-workers-to-help-with-shortages-and-its-working/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/provinces-are-turning-to-us-health-care-workers-to-help-with-shortages-and-its-working/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elks clinch playoff spot via 53-16 win over Stamps]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joe Robustelli caught a pair of touchdown passes as the Edmonton Elks clinched a playoff berth for the first time since 2019 with a 53-16 rout over the rival Calgary Stampeders in the Labour Day rematch on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/elks-clinch-playoff-spot-via-53-16-win-over-stamps/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 04:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/elks-clinch-playoff-spot-via-53-16-win-over-stamps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Bombers pick ‘Riders apart in Banjo Bowl]]></title><description><![CDATA[Redha Kramdi forced a fumble and made a game-saving interception to help the Winnipeg Blue Bombers edge the Saskatchewan Roughriders 19-6 in the annual Banjo Bowl at Princess Auto Stadium Saturday afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/blue-bombers-pick-riders-apart-in-banjo-bowl/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 01:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/blue-bombers-pick-riders-apart-in-banjo-bowl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Premier Smith says Crown corporation for natural gas unlikely in Alberta after report leaked]]></title><description><![CDATA[The premier's comments come after a leaked report to her cabinet recommended the province move forward with legislation and create Crown corporations to spur new natural gas transmission lines in order to meet the demand for oil production and artificial intelligence data centres.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/premier-smith-says-crown-corporation-for-natural-gas-unlikely-in-alberta-after-report-leaked/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 21:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/premier-smith-says-crown-corporation-for-natural-gas-unlikely-in-alberta-after-report-leaked/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Oilers goaltender Connor Ingram retires from NHL at age 29]]></title><description><![CDATA[Connor Ingram, the goaltender who shared his battle with an undiagnosed obsessive-compulsive disorder that led him to drink to cope with anxiety and won the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy for perseverance and dedication to hockey in 2024, says he is retiring at age 29.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/former-oilers-goaltender-connor-ingram-retires-from-nhl-at-age-29/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/former-oilers-goaltender-connor-ingram-retires-from-nhl-at-age-29/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta politics takes centre stage on new national radio show]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Alberta heads into a pivotal vote about separation from Canada this fall, a new program on CBC Radio One will aim to give a national audience more insight into the province&rsquo;s tumultuous politics.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-politics-takes-centre-stage-on-new-national-radio-show/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-politics-takes-centre-stage-on-new-national-radio-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elk involved in nearly two-thirds of aggressive encounters in national parks, study finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Researchers analyzed Parks Canada data collected from 2010 to 2023 on aggressive wildlife encounters and what people were doing when they occurred. The researchers found that quiet activities like hiking, walking and sightseeing were when many encounters occurred.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/elk-involved-in-nearly-two-thirds-of-aggressive-encounters-in-national-parks-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/elk-involved-in-nearly-two-thirds-of-aggressive-encounters-in-national-parks-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta separatists expect a win, regardless of numbers that say otherwise, poll suggests]]></title><description><![CDATA[A political scientist and pollster say that mismatch of expectations has consequences for what comes next and Albertans shouldn&rsquo;t expect this issue to be put to rest with this one vote.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-separatists-expect-a-win-regardless-of-numbers-that-say-otherwise-poll-suggests/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-separatists-expect-a-win-regardless-of-numbers-that-say-otherwise-poll-suggests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As Alberta separation vote approaches, both campaigns are banking on voter turnout]]></title><description><![CDATA[Albertans are preparing to decide whether to seriously explore separating from Canada, and both sides of the debate are campaigning across the province. They don't agree on much, except this: voter turnout will be crucial to their goals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/as-alberta-separation-vote-approaches-both-campaigns-are-banking-on-voter-turnout/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/as-alberta-separation-vote-approaches-both-campaigns-are-banking-on-voter-turnout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Goaltender Connor Ingram retires from NHL]]></title><description><![CDATA[Connor Ingram has called it a career.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/goaltender-connor-ingram-retires-from-nhl/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 03:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/goaltender-connor-ingram-retires-from-nhl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ASIRT probe into allegations of excessive force in northern Alberta incident leads to charges against Mountie]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta's police watchdog has charged an RCMP officer after investigating allegations of excessive force being used while he responded to an incident in the northern part of the province in 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/asirt-probe-into-allegations-of-excessive-force-in-northern-alberta-incident-leads-to-charges-against-mountie/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 02:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/asirt-probe-into-allegations-of-excessive-force-in-northern-alberta-incident-leads-to-charges-against-mountie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton business, hit by crime several times, frustrated with police releasing suspect]]></title><description><![CDATA[A south Edmonton family business is fed up with being the victim of several break-ins and thefts, only to catch on surveillance video a suspect being released by police.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-business-hit-by-crime-several-times-frustrated-with-police-releasing-suspect/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 02:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-business-hit-by-crime-several-times-frustrated-with-police-releasing-suspect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta's new auto insurance model could save drivers $300 on average: report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta's auto insurance rate regulator is providing a clearer picture of how much money the province's Care-First auto insurance system could save or cost Albertans when it kicks in next year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/albertas-new-auto-insurance-model-could-save-drivers-300-on-average-report/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 02:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/albertas-new-auto-insurance-model-could-save-drivers-300-on-average-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta government launches ad campaign on referendum questions]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Alberta government has launched a $4-million advertising campaign outlining its position on the 10 questions in the Oct. 19 referendum.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-government-launches-ad-campaign-on-referendum-questions/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 02:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-government-launches-ad-campaign-on-referendum-questions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mark Carney meets with ‘Forever Canadian’ campaigners in Banff]]></title><description><![CDATA[The prime minister was cheered by about 50 supporters of the Forever Canadian campaign, almost all holding red and white signs and some wearing the maple leaf.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/mark-carney-meets-with-forever-canadian-campaigners-in-banff/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/mark-carney-meets-with-forever-canadian-campaigners-in-banff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Lifeblood for artists’: AI-generated art banned at northern Alberta pop-culture convention]]></title><description><![CDATA[Organizers of the fifth annual Grande Con in northwestern Alberta are requiring artists to sign waivers confirming that they are not selling AI-generated art. Longtime vendors are welcoming this change.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/lifeblood-for-artists-ai-generated-art-banned-at-northern-alberta-pop-culture-convention/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/lifeblood-for-artists-ai-generated-art-banned-at-northern-alberta-pop-culture-convention/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[West of Centre: Alberta separatists think they’ll win. Polls project a loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Separatists think they&rsquo;ll win a vote that surveys suggest they&rsquo;re poised to lose by a wide margin, according to an exclusive new poll. With a little more than five weeks to go before Alberta&rsquo;s fall referendum, host Kathleen Petty explains how the heck we got here and where we&rsquo;re headed next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/west-of-centre-alberta-separatists-think-theyll-win-polls-project-a-loss/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/west-of-centre-alberta-separatists-think-theyll-win-polls-project-a-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘E-dirt bikes are not toys’: E.R. doc fears more injuries after 2 kids hit in Edmonton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edmonton police said two boys, aged 11 and 12, on an e-dirt bike allegedly cut off a car turning onto Terwillegar Drive, triggering a crash that left them with serious injuries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/e-dirt-bikes-are-not-toys-er-doc-fears-more-injuries-after-2-kids-hit-in-edmonton/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 23:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/e-dirt-bikes-are-not-toys-er-doc-fears-more-injuries-after-2-kids-hit-in-edmonton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton Elks can clinch playoff spot with win over Stampeders]]></title><description><![CDATA[Riding the high of a three-game win streak and first place in the CFL West Division, the Edmonton Elks are on the verge of going where the team hasn't been since 2019 &mdash; the playoffs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-elks-can-clinch-playoff-spot-with-win-over-stampeders/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 23:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-elks-can-clinch-playoff-spot-with-win-over-stampeders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Accused in Edmonton temple attack has history of violence driven by delusions, parole documents show]]></title><description><![CDATA[Federal parole board documents show the 27-year-old man charged in a stabbing inside an Edmonton Sikh temple last month had a history of &ldquo;serious and impulsive&rdquo; violence, often driven by delusions, paranoia and conspiracy theories.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/accused-in-edmonton-temple-attack-has-history-of-violence-driven-by-delusions-parole-documents-show/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 22:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/accused-in-edmonton-temple-attack-has-history-of-violence-driven-by-delusions-parole-documents-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elks close to playoff spot after five-year drought]]></title><description><![CDATA[Riding the high of a three-game win streak and first place in the CFL West Division, the Edmonton Elks are on the verge of going where the team hasn't been in six years &mdash; the playoffs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/elks-close-to-playoff-spot-after-five-year-drought/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 22:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/elks-close-to-playoff-spot-after-five-year-drought/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[25 years later, how 9/11 influenced the careers of an Edmonton firefighting family]]></title><description><![CDATA[While the 9/11 attacks in New York City happened thousands of miles away in another country, it had a profound impact on those working in emergency services around the world.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/25-years-later-how-911-influenced-the-careers-of-an-edmonton-firefighting-family/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 20:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/25-years-later-how-911-influenced-the-careers-of-an-edmonton-firefighting-family/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mathieu Betts signs one-year deal with Lions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two-time CFL most outstanding defensive player Mathieu Betts has signed a one-year contract extension with the B.C. Lions, keeping the star defensive lineman from hitting free agency.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/mathieu-betts-signs-one-year-deal-with-lions/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/mathieu-betts-signs-one-year-deal-with-lions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta government announcing new funding to access high-demand post-secondary programs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minister of Advanced Education Myles McDougall will announce new investments to expand access to high-demand post-secondary programs across Alberta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-government-announcing-new-funding-to-access-high-demand-post-secondary-programs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:13:11 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-government-announcing-new-funding-to-access-high-demand-post-secondary-programs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canucks’ Boeser sees an inspired Pettersson]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brock Boeser had an unfortunate front-row seat for his friend and teammate's struggles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canucks-boeser-sees-an-inspired-pettersson/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canucks-boeser-sees-an-inspired-pettersson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Petition urges Oilers to reverse Formenton deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[An online petition calling on the Edmonton Oilers to reverse the signing of Alex Formenton had collected more than 19,000 signatures as of Friday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/petition-urges-oilers-to-reverse-formenton-deal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/petition-urges-oilers-to-reverse-formenton-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No charges for Alberta officer accused of distribution of intimate images: ASIRT]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Alberta RCMP officer who threatened to distribute intimate images of a woman without her consent will not be charged, though an investigation from the province's police watchdog said there are reasonable grounds to believe criminal offences had been committed by the officer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/no-charges-for-alberta-officer-accused-of-distribution-of-intimate-images-asirt/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/no-charges-for-alberta-officer-accused-of-distribution-of-intimate-images-asirt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Q&amp;A: Service Alberta minister explains why province is expanding accepted documents for ID renewals]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Alberta government is easing licence and identification card renewal requirements after hearing from some residents who say the changes made the process too difficult. The friction in renewals comes after the province rolled out new driver&rsquo;s licences and ID cards in July that include an individual&rsquo;s citizenship status and health care card number.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/qampa-service-alberta-minister-explains-why-province-is-expanding-accepted-documents-for-id-renewals/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/qampa-service-alberta-minister-explains-why-province-is-expanding-accepted-documents-for-id-renewals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wildfires, permafrost thaw in Canada causing even more climate change, new study shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[These climate feedback loops, where climate change triggers more greenhouse gas emissions that in turn feed into even more climate change, could add 20 to 30 per cent more warming over current estimates for this century.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/wildfires-permafrost-thaw-in-canada-causing-even-more-climate-change-new-study-shows/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/wildfires-permafrost-thaw-in-canada-causing-even-more-climate-change-new-study-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wildfires, permafrost melt in Canada causing even more climate change, new study shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[These climate feedback loops, where climate change triggers more greenhouse gas emissions that in turn feed into even more climate change, could add 20 to 30 per cent more warming over current estimates for this century.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/wildfires-permafrost-melt-in-canada-causing-even-more-climate-change-new-study-shows/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/wildfires-permafrost-melt-in-canada-causing-even-more-climate-change-new-study-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Danielle Smith takes hands-off approach to First Nation’s trans care safe haven]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta's premier is taking a hands-off approach to a Saddle Lake Cree Nation defying the government by announcing it will offer a safe haven for gender-affirming medical care.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/danielle-smith-takes-hands-off-approach-to-first-nations-trans-care-safe-haven/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 23:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/danielle-smith-takes-hands-off-approach-to-first-nations-trans-care-safe-haven/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First phase of Army restructuring creates division focused on defending Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's Army formally made one of the biggest changes to its structure in decades Thursday by shifting from divisions based on geography to ones built around specific purposes. A new division, that prepares the army to rapidly deploy, will be headquartered in Edmonton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/first-phase-of-army-restructuring-creates-division-focused-on-defending-canada/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 23:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/first-phase-of-army-restructuring-creates-division-focused-on-defending-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada’s army overhaul aims to be ‘more agile, lethal’ amid threats]]></title><description><![CDATA[CFB Edmonton will now be home to the 1st Canadian Division &mdash; the main force responsible for deploying large-scale combat operations and responding to crises at home and abroad.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canadas-army-overhaul-aims-to-be-more-agile-lethal-amid-threats/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 23:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canadas-army-overhaul-aims-to-be-more-agile-lethal-amid-threats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Intense backlash in Edmonton greets Oilers signing of Alex Formenton]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Edmonton Oilers decision to sign a hockey player who was acquitted last year of sexual assault has sparked a wave of disappointment and calls to "do better" among hockey fans and non-fans alike.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/intense-backlash-in-edmonton-greets-oilers-signing-of-alex-formenton/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 22:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/intense-backlash-in-edmonton-greets-oilers-signing-of-alex-formenton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta First Nation wants to set up safe haven for gender-affirming care]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saddle Lake Cree Nation says its aiming to defy Premier Danielle Smith's government by establishing a safe haven for gender-affirming care. Chief Dale Steinhauer described the law as dehumanizing and says health care is protected under treaty rights.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-first-nation-wants-to-set-up-safe-haven-for-gender-affirming-care/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-first-nation-wants-to-set-up-safe-haven-for-gender-affirming-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Danielle Smith speaks at Alberta's Industrial Heartland conference]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta Premier Danielle Smith addresses the crowd at the Alberta's Industrial Heartland Association Annual Conference in Edmonton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/danielle-smith-speaks-at-albertas-industrial-heartland-conference/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:07:22 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/danielle-smith-speaks-at-albertas-industrial-heartland-conference/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Separatists dominating Alberta referendum conversation online: report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Debate about Alberta independence is dominated by a loose network of citizens, advocates and anonymous social media accounts. Some of whom are also selling home decor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/separatists-dominating-alberta-referendum-conversation-online-report/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/separatists-dominating-alberta-referendum-conversation-online-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Online Alberta referendum conversation driven by separatists: study]]></title><description><![CDATA[Debate about Alberta independence is dominated by a loose network of citizens, advocates and anonymous social media accounts. Some of whom are also selling home decor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/online-alberta-referendum-conversation-driven-by-separatists-study/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/online-alberta-referendum-conversation-driven-by-separatists-study/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police to provide update on investigation into stabbing inside Edmonton Sikh temple]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edmonton police officials are expected to hold a news conference Thursday afternoon to provide an update on the criminal investigation against the 27-year-old man allegedly responsible for the Aug. 21, daytime attack.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/police-to-provide-update-on-investigation-into-stabbing-inside-edmonton-sikh-temple/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/police-to-provide-update-on-investigation-into-stabbing-inside-edmonton-sikh-temple/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man, 27, charged in stabbing inside Edmonton Sikh temple]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly three weeks since two men were stabbed inside a Sikh temple in Edmonton, police have laid criminal charges in the case.<br />
Austin Sim-Pelletier, 27, has been charged with two counts of assault causing bodily harm and two counts of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and mischief.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/man-27-charged-in-stabbing-inside-edmonton-sikh-temple-2/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/man-27-charged-in-stabbing-inside-edmonton-sikh-temple-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man 27, charged in stabbing inside Edmonton Sikh temple]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly three weeks since two men were stabbed inside a Sikh temple in Edmonton, police have laid criminal charges in the case.<br />
Austin Sim-Pelletier, 27, has been charged with two counts of assault causing bodily harm and two counts of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and mischief.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/man-27-charged-in-stabbing-inside-edmonton-sikh-temple/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/man-27-charged-in-stabbing-inside-edmonton-sikh-temple/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police to share update on probe into stabbing at Edmonton Sikh temple]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police in Edmonton will hold a news conference Thursday afternoon on their probe into the stabbing of two worshippers at a Sikh temple in the city&rsquo;s northeast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/police-to-share-update-on-probe-into-stabbing-at-edmonton-sikh-temple/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/police-to-share-update-on-probe-into-stabbing-at-edmonton-sikh-temple/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton police lay charges in Sikh temple stabbings as hate investigation continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police in Edmonton will hold a news conference Thursday afternoon on their probe into the stabbing of two worshippers at a Sikh temple in the city&rsquo;s northeast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-police-lay-charges-in-sikh-temple-stabbings-as-hate-investigation-continues/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-police-lay-charges-in-sikh-temple-stabbings-as-hate-investigation-continues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Health study begins examining potential oilsands impacts on Fort Chipewyan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many people in a community located more than 200 kilometres north of Fort McMurray have long believed there are links between cancers in their region and the industrial developments upstream along the Athabasca River.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/health-study-begins-examining-potential-oilsands-impacts-on-fort-chipewyan/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/health-study-begins-examining-potential-oilsands-impacts-on-fort-chipewyan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trade war, Alberta referendum loom large as Carney charts cabinet's year forward]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Mark Carney is huddling with his cabinet ministers and secretaries of state in Banff, Alta., over the next two days to plan a return to Parliament that&rsquo;s expected to be anything but normal, as the trade war escalates with the U.S. and Alberta prepares for a fall referendum that includes a question that could trigger an eventual separation from the country.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/trade-war-alberta-referendum-loom-large-as-carney-charts-cabinets-year-forward/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/trade-war-alberta-referendum-loom-large-as-carney-charts-cabinets-year-forward/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Investigation needed into how Iranian VP’s son got government contracts, groups say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Global News investigation found an Edmonton resident won millions in federal contracts while under investigation for allegedly helping Iran's missile program.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/investigation-needed-into-how-iranian-vps-son-got-government-contracts-groups-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/investigation-needed-into-how-iranian-vps-son-got-government-contracts-groups-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian citizenship certificate applications now facing nearly 3-year delays]]></title><description><![CDATA[Less than nine months after Parliament allowed those with Canadian ancestors to be recognized as Canadian citizens, the backlog of applications has soared to a new high.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canadian-citizenship-certificate-applications-now-facing-nearly-3-year-delays/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canadian-citizenship-certificate-applications-now-facing-nearly-3-year-delays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian bank CEOs can't stop bragging about AI. Will they kill jobs?]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to a study by Toronto Metropolitan University, 98 per cent of financial sector workers are highly exposed to AI technologies. However, at least one Canadian bank expects its human headcount to rise.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canadian-bank-ceos-cant-stop-bragging-about-ai-will-they-kill-jobs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canadian-bank-ceos-cant-stop-bragging-about-ai-will-they-kill-jobs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's big banks embrace AI as workers face job uncertainty]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to a study by Toronto Metropolitan University, 98 per cent of financial sector workers are highly exposed to AI technologies. However, at least one Canadian bank still expects its staff levels to rise.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canadas-big-banks-embrace-ai-as-workers-face-job-uncertainty/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canadas-big-banks-embrace-ai-as-workers-face-job-uncertainty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oilers lose superfan after Formenton signing]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Edmonton Oilers announcement to sign a former Team Canada junior player acquitted of sexual assault last year has come as a massive bodycheck to one longtime superfan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/oilers-lose-superfan-after-formenton-signing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 07:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/oilers-lose-superfan-after-formenton-signing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oilers defend Formenton signing as superfan ‘Mama Stanley’ withdraws support]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Edmonton Oilers' decision to sign a former Team Canada junior player acquitted of sexual assault last year has come as a massive body check to one longtime superfan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/oilers-defend-formenton-signing-as-superfan-mama-stanley-withdraws-support/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 07:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/oilers-defend-formenton-signing-as-superfan-mama-stanley-withdraws-support/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada’s largest carbon capture project breaks ground in central Alberta]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enhance Energy broke ground Wednesday on its Origins project hub near Clive, about 140 kilometres south of Edmonton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canadas-largest-carbon-capture-project-breaks-ground-in-central-alberta/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 05:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canadas-largest-carbon-capture-project-breaks-ground-in-central-alberta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zelenskyy arrives in Calgary ahead of Carney meeting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ukrainian President Volodymyr&nbsp;Zelenskyy and his wife, Olena Zelenska, are also set to visit Toronto and North Bay, Ont., before leaving Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/zelenskyy-arrives-in-calgary-ahead-of-carney-meeting/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 05:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/zelenskyy-arrives-in-calgary-ahead-of-carney-meeting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI researchers 'earnestly believe' it could kill all humans within the next decade, Anthropic researcher says]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is a more than 10 per cent chance that AI could kill all humans within the next decade, a researcher at Anthropic estimated in a post, hours after social media posts went viral from someone saying they had just quit Anthropic over concerns that AI companies are &ldquo;gambling with our lives&rdquo; in the AI development race.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/ai-researchers-earnestly-believe-it-could-kill-all-humans-within-the-next-decade-anthropic-researcher-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 03:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/ai-researchers-earnestly-believe-it-could-kill-all-humans-within-the-next-decade-anthropic-researcher-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI researchers 'earnestly believe' it could kill all humans within the next decade, Anthropic employee says]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is a more than 10 per cent chance that AI could kill all humans within the next decade, a researcher at Anthropic estimated in a post, hours after social media posts went viral from someone saying they had just quit Anthropic over concerns that AI companies are &ldquo;gambling with our lives&rdquo; in the AI development race.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/ai-researchers-earnestly-believe-it-could-kill-all-humans-within-the-next-decade-anthropic-employee-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 03:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/ai-researchers-earnestly-believe-it-could-kill-all-humans-within-the-next-decade-anthropic-employee-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's finance minister speaks to Alberta business leaders amid trade war]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's finance minister joined business leaders and industry watchers in Edmonton on Wednesday to talk trade as global tensions rise with the U.S. As the CBC's Mrinali Anchan explains, the minister says Alberta has a key role to play in maintaining a united national front.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canadas-finance-minister-speaks-to-alberta-business-leaders-amid-trade-war/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 02:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canadas-finance-minister-speaks-to-alberta-business-leaders-amid-trade-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to visit Alberta on Thursday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in Canada this week for his first visit to the country in nearly a year as his country copes with an onslaught of deadly airstrikes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/ukrainian-president-volodymyr-zelenskyy-to-visit-alberta-on-thursday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 01:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/ukrainian-president-volodymyr-zelenskyy-to-visit-alberta-on-thursday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta First Nation invokes treaty clause to set up gender-affirming care safe haven]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saddle Lake Cree Nation says it aims to defy Premier Danielle Smith&rsquo;s government by establishing a safe haven for gender-affirming medical care &mdash; contrary to provincial law.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-first-nation-invokes-treaty-clause-to-set-up-gender-affirming-care-safe-haven/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 01:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-first-nation-invokes-treaty-clause-to-set-up-gender-affirming-care-safe-haven/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Release of detainee into Chinatown parking lot prompts anger, calls for reform in Edmonton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Surveillance video showing a former detainee being released from a corrections transport van into the streets of Edmonton&rsquo;s Chinatown has raised concerns over how Alberta offenders are released into the community.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/release-of-detainee-into-chinatown-parking-lot-prompts-anger-calls-for-reform-in-edmonton/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 01:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/release-of-detainee-into-chinatown-parking-lot-prompts-anger-calls-for-reform-in-edmonton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Central Alberta carbon capture hub on track to be largest in Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Origins carbon capture and storage hub, located east of Lacombe, is to initially have capacity to permanently store up to 1.5 million tonnes of carbon dioxide a year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/central-alberta-carbon-capture-hub-on-track-to-be-largest-in-canada/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/central-alberta-carbon-capture-hub-on-track-to-be-largest-in-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Enbridge makes US$2.55B acquisition of pipeline, storage systems in U.S. midwest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enbridge's acquisition of Tallgrass Energy includes a 75 per cent interest in the Pony Express Pipeline system that transports oil to a major storage hub in Cushing, Oklahoma.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/enbridge-makes-us255b-acquisition-of-pipeline-storage-systems-in-us-midwest/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 23:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/enbridge-makes-us255b-acquisition-of-pipeline-storage-systems-in-us-midwest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Liberals remove layer of review process for energy projects, backing off bypassing at-risk species protections]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government is moving ahead with changes that will exempt a number of energy projects from a layer of its environmental assessment process. At the same time, a senior government source says the Liberals are preparing to back down on proposed changes that would have bypassed regulations meant to protect at-risk species.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/liberals-remove-layer-of-review-process-for-energy-projects-backing-off-bypassing-at-risk-species-protections/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 23:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/liberals-remove-layer-of-review-process-for-energy-projects-backing-off-bypassing-at-risk-species-protections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government exempts interprovincial pipelines from review by impact assessment agency]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government is moving ahead with changes that will exempt a number of energy projects from a layer of its environmental assessment process.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/government-exempts-interprovincial-pipelines-from-review-by-impact-assessment-agency/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 23:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/government-exempts-interprovincial-pipelines-from-review-by-impact-assessment-agency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Winnipeg goalie Skinner excited to be a Jet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stuart Skinner is well aware that he could very well become the Winnipeg Jets' starting goaltender this season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/new-winnipeg-goalie-skinner-excited-to-be-a-jet/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 23:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/new-winnipeg-goalie-skinner-excited-to-be-a-jet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian pump prices creep higher as Middle East fighting escalates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fuel prices tend to ease off around this time of year, but one industry expert says drivers should expect no such relief this time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canadian-pump-prices-creep-higher-as-middle-east-fighting-escalates/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 23:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canadian-pump-prices-creep-higher-as-middle-east-fighting-escalates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton police ‘concerned’ for welfare of dad, 2 kids missing for 12 days]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Edmonton Police Service is asking for help finding a 42-year-old man and his two children &mdash; a nine-year-old girl and six-year-old boy &mdash; who've been missing since Aug. 28.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-police-concerned-for-welfare-of-dad-2-kids-missing-for-12-days/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 21:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-police-concerned-for-welfare-of-dad-2-kids-missing-for-12-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free course covering basics of AI to be available to all Canadians by end of the year]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the artificial intelligence boom sweeping across Canada and around the world, the federal government is making efforts it says will ensure Canadians understand what AI is, what it can do and how it will impact them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/free-course-covering-basics-of-ai-to-be-available-to-all-canadians-by-end-of-the-year/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 20:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/free-course-covering-basics-of-ai-to-be-available-to-all-canadians-by-end-of-the-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Acquitted world junior player Alex Formenton signs one-year deal with Edmonton Oilers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Alex Formenton to a one-year contract worth $850,000 US.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/acquitted-world-junior-player-alex-formenton-signs-one-year-deal-with-edmonton-oilers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/acquitted-world-junior-player-alex-formenton-signs-one-year-deal-with-edmonton-oilers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oilers sign acquitted 2018 World Juniors player Alex Formenton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Formenton, a 26-year-old native of Barrie, Ont., spent three seasons over the last four years with HC Ambri-Piotta in Switzerland.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/oilers-sign-acquitted-2018-world-juniors-player-alex-formenton/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/oilers-sign-acquitted-2018-world-juniors-player-alex-formenton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton Oilers sign 2018 world junior player Alex Formenton to one-year deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Formenton, a 26-year-old native of Barrie, Ont., spent three seasons over the last four years with HC Ambri-Piotta in Switzerland.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-oilers-sign-2018-world-junior-player-alex-formenton-to-one-year-deal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/edmonton-oilers-sign-2018-world-junior-player-alex-formenton-to-one-year-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elks return home chasing sweep versus Stampeders]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vernon Adams Jr. and the Calgary Stampeders don't have time to lament their Labour Day loss to the Edmonton Elks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/elks-return-home-chasing-sweep-versus-stampeders/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/elks-return-home-chasing-sweep-versus-stampeders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oilers sign forward Formenton to one-year deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Alex Formenton to a one-year contract worth US$850,000.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/oilers-sign-forward-formenton-to-one-year-deal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/oilers-sign-forward-formenton-to-one-year-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Edmonton piano teacher sentenced to 3.5 years for sexual interference in case involving student]]></title><description><![CDATA[A former Edmonton piano teacher convicted of sexual interference in a case involving one of his students has been sentenced to three-and-a-half years in prison.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/former-edmonton-piano-teacher-sentenced-to-35-years-for-sexual-interference-in-case-involving-student/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/former-edmonton-piano-teacher-sentenced-to-35-years-for-sexual-interference-in-case-involving-student/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa, Alberta pledge to build 1,460 affordable houses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa will provide up to $220 million through Build Canada Homes, a federal agency formed to speed up the delivery of the housing, while&nbsp;Alberta&nbsp;will pay up to $165 million.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/ottawa-alberta-pledge-to-build-1460-affordable-houses/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/ottawa-alberta-pledge-to-build-1460-affordable-houses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Environmental racism’: Fort Chipewyan residents protest proposed treat-and-release plan for tailings water]]></title><description><![CDATA[Suncor packed up its mobile information display a day and a half early during a recent community engagement session in Fort Chipewyan, Alta., after area residents protested a plan to release treated tailings water into the nearby Athabasca River.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/environmental-racism-fort-chipewyan-residents-protest-proposed-treat-and-release-plan-for-tailings-water/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/environmental-racism-fort-chipewyan-residents-protest-proposed-treat-and-release-plan-for-tailings-water/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Their kids were exposed to carbon monoxide at a hockey rink. They're trying to prevent it from happening again]]></title><description><![CDATA[A group of Calgary parents is sharing their stories and concerns about the danger of carbon monoxide inside hockey arenas, after their own children were exposed to high levels of the odourless gas during a weekend tournament nearly two years ago.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/their-kids-were-exposed-to-carbon-monoxide-at-a-hockey-rink-theyre-trying-to-prevent-it-from-happening-again/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/their-kids-were-exposed-to-carbon-monoxide-at-a-hockey-rink-theyre-trying-to-prevent-it-from-happening-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Public engagement process finds Edmontonians conflicted over what city services should be prioritized]]></title><description><![CDATA[The results of a recent public engagement campaign by the City of Edmonton suggest Edmontonians are reluctant to have property taxes be increased, but also hesitant to have city services be cut.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/public-engagement-process-finds-edmontonians-conflicted-over-what-city-services-should-be-prioritized/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 03:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/public-engagement-process-finds-edmontonians-conflicted-over-what-city-services-should-be-prioritized/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta registries to allow recently expired passports for licence renewals following surge in demand]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta's government says it's making it easier to renew driver's licences after the province saw a summer surge when its controversial new cards became available.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-registries-to-allow-recently-expired-passports-for-licence-renewals-following-surge-in-demand/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 03:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-registries-to-allow-recently-expired-passports-for-licence-renewals-following-surge-in-demand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Surface Green Line LRT route in downtown Calgary endorsed by city committee]]></title><description><![CDATA[The surface alignment for the Green Line LRT through Calgary's downtown core chosen by a city committee was the only option that fell within the project's available budget.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/surface-green-line-lrt-route-in-downtown-calgary-endorsed-by-city-committee/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 03:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/surface-green-line-lrt-route-in-downtown-calgary-endorsed-by-city-committee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police investigate suspicious fire at house slated for demolition in west Edmonton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say they are investigating a suspicious house fire at a home slated for demolition in west Edmonton. EPS said the fire occurred in the Parkview community early Monday morning &mdash; one day after a planned infill protest in the same neighbourhood.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/police-investigate-suspicious-fire-at-house-slated-for-demolition-in-west-edmonton/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 02:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/police-investigate-suspicious-fire-at-house-slated-for-demolition-in-west-edmonton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NAIT expansion aims to address Alberta's skilled labour shortage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Construction is now underway on NAIT's Advanced Skills Centre in Edmonton. The school says it's the largest project in its history. Andrea Huncar has more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/nait-expansion-aims-to-address-albertas-skilled-labour-shortage/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 02:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/nait-expansion-aims-to-address-albertas-skilled-labour-shortage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NAIT breaks ground on Advanced Skills Centre, adding 5,500 student spaces]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Advanced Skills Centre will have 29 programs teaching construction, transportation, manufacturing and energy &mdash; increasing NAIT's capacity to more than 15,000 students a year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/nait-breaks-ground-on-advanced-skills-centre-adding-5500-student-spaces/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 02:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/nait-breaks-ground-on-advanced-skills-centre-adding-5500-student-spaces/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Black bear wanders through Edmonton neighbourhoods overnight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some north Edmonton residents woke to some unusual surveillance camera notifications: a black bear, wandering the streets of the Cumberland and Canossa neighbourhoods overnight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/black-bear-wanders-through-edmonton-neighbourhoods-overnight/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 01:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/black-bear-wanders-through-edmonton-neighbourhoods-overnight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump banning import of Canadian booze, motorcycles, other goods into U.S.]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. President Donald Trump is banning the import of Canadian alcohol, motorcycles and various other products into the U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/trump-banning-import-of-canadian-booze-motorcycles-other-goods-into-us/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 01:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/trump-banning-import-of-canadian-booze-motorcycles-other-goods-into-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City councillor apologetic but unrepentant over leaking Calgary budget documents]]></title><description><![CDATA[Calgary city councillors have been told they can&rsquo;t do anything to sanction Landon Johnston for the leak, because law changes by the provincial government took that power away.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/city-councillor-apologetic-but-unrepentant-over-leaking-calgary-budget-documents/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/city-councillor-apologetic-but-unrepentant-over-leaking-calgary-budget-documents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Choose Canada, businesses urge Albertans ahead of ‘risky gamble’ referendum]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Business Council of Alberta is joining the chorus of other groups who warn a vote to quit Canada will create massive uncertainty, putting jobs and the economy at risk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/choose-canada-businesses-urge-albertans-ahead-of-risky-gamble-referendum/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 23:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/choose-canada-businesses-urge-albertans-ahead-of-risky-gamble-referendum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Separation making Alberta master of its destiny ‘a fiction,’ business leader says]]></title><description><![CDATA[With fewer than 45 days to go until the Alberta referendum, a provincial business organization has launched a new initiative intended to make the case for Alberta to remain in Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/separation-making-alberta-master-of-its-destiny-a-fiction-business-leader-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 21:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/separation-making-alberta-master-of-its-destiny-a-fiction-business-leader-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bear spotted in Edmonton was likely hungry for a pre-winter meal, experts say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A black bear has been spotted roaming the streets of northwest Edmonton and experts say the animal was probably simply in search of a pre-winter picnic in the city.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/bear-spotted-in-edmonton-was-likely-hungry-for-a-pre-winter-meal-experts-say/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 20:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/bear-spotted-in-edmonton-was-likely-hungry-for-a-pre-winter-meal-experts-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta landowners challenge ‘chronic underfunding’ for orphan well cleanup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Landowners are going to court over what they allege is the Alberta Energy Regulator's failure to fund the cleanup of oil and gas sites with no company responsible for them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-landowners-challenge-chronic-underfunding-for-orphan-well-cleanup/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-landowners-challenge-chronic-underfunding-for-orphan-well-cleanup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta landowners launch legal challenge over amount of money collected to clean up orphan wells]]></title><description><![CDATA[A group of landowners and landowners&rsquo; rights groups have filed legal action against the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER), arguing that the agency is undercharging oil and gas companies for the handling of orphan wells, which in turn extends the amount of time it will take to clean them up.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-landowners-launch-legal-challenge-over-amount-of-money-collected-to-clean-up-orphan-wells/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-landowners-launch-legal-challenge-over-amount-of-money-collected-to-clean-up-orphan-wells/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Not all schools stock epinephrine devices. Food Allergy Canada wants that to change]]></title><description><![CDATA[Food Allergy Canada says Alberta is the only province that legislates all schools to stock epinephrine devices that aren't designated for a particular student.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/not-all-schools-stock-epinephrine-devices-food-allergy-canada-wants-that-to-change/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/not-all-schools-stock-epinephrine-devices-food-allergy-canada-wants-that-to-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I need to know’: Alberta man retraces his steps after traumatic brain injury, waking from coma]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Stan Dworkowski awoke from an eight-day coma with 24 broken ribs and a fractured skull, he could not recall his own age or the faces of his closest friends. He is now retracing his steps, hoping to piece together the hours before he was injured.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/i-need-to-know-alberta-man-retraces-his-steps-after-traumatic-brain-injury-waking-from-coma/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/i-need-to-know-alberta-man-retraces-his-steps-after-traumatic-brain-injury-waking-from-coma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta gets federal approval to test birth control vaccine on wild horses]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Alberta government will work with the Wild Horses of Alberta Society to use contraception for horse population control this fall, with Health Canada granting a research authorization for a birth control vaccine in August.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-gets-federal-approval-to-test-birth-control-vaccine-on-wild-horses/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-gets-federal-approval-to-test-birth-control-vaccine-on-wild-horses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta separatist leader Rath faces $109M debt claim from US investors ]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to court documents, Tallcree and Sturgeon Lake allege that RathPC misappropriated millions from their trusts, which held funds for beneficiaries who were minors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-separatist-leader-rath-faces-109m-debt-claim-from-us-investors/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-separatist-leader-rath-faces-109m-debt-claim-from-us-investors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parents are pushing back on classroom screen time in a 'techlash' over too much technology in schools]]></title><description><![CDATA[A pushback is emerging against screen time in school and tech tools woven into education today, with some parents linking it to a range of woes, from waning student attention spans to data breaches that put student privacy at risk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/parents-are-pushing-back-on-classroom-screen-time-in-a-techlash-over-too-much-technology-in-schools/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/parents-are-pushing-back-on-classroom-screen-time-in-a-techlash-over-too-much-technology-in-schools/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's new tariffs: Are small businesses 'cannon fodder' in the trade war?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Experts say Canada's new tariffs will have an outsized impact on the country's small and medium-sized businesses, with few consequences for individual consumers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canadas-new-tariffs-are-small-businesses-cannon-fodder-in-the-trade-war/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 06:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canadas-new-tariffs-are-small-businesses-cannon-fodder-in-the-trade-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elks erase 18-point deficit, beat Stampeders 38-28 in Calgary on Labour Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Edmonton Elks scored 24 points in the last 10 minutes of the game for a third straight victory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/elks-erase-18-point-deficit-beat-stampeders-38-28-in-calgary-on-labour-day/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 03:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/elks-erase-18-point-deficit-beat-stampeders-38-28-in-calgary-on-labour-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rankin touchdown spurs Elks to Labour Day win]]></title><description><![CDATA[What had been a quiet game for the Edmonton Elks' leading rusher suddenly turned into a roar Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/rankin-touchdown-spurs-elks-to-labour-day-win/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 03:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/rankin-touchdown-spurs-elks-to-labour-day-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elks win third in a row, down Stampeders 38-28]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Edmonton Elks erased an 18-point deficit to beat the Calgary Stampeders 38-28 in the CFL on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/elks-win-third-in-a-row-down-stampeders-38-28/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 03:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/elks-win-third-in-a-row-down-stampeders-38-28/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump to Canadian plane maker Bombardier: You can't sell in U.S. unless you build in U.S.]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. President Donald Trump says Bombardier would no longer be allowed to sell in the U.S. unless &#8203;the Montreal-based airplane company starts manufacturing in the states.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/trump-to-canadian-plane-maker-bombardier-you-cant-sell-in-us-unless-you-build-in-us/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 22:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/trump-to-canadian-plane-maker-bombardier-you-cant-sell-in-us-unless-you-build-in-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No talks scheduled as Canada's counter-tariffs against U.S. set to take effect at 12:01 a.m.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just hours before Canada is set to hit the U.S. with counter-tariffs on $27.6 billion worth of goods, the two sides have no plans to negotiate a last-minute deal, the Prime Minister's Office confirmed to CBC News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/no-talks-scheduled-as-canadas-counter-tariffs-against-us-set-to-take-effect-at-1201-am/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 17:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/no-talks-scheduled-as-canadas-counter-tariffs-against-us-set-to-take-effect-at-1201-am/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cold Lake continues fight over military base taxes]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Alberta city says it is still looking to recoup millions in missing tax dollars, more than a year after a federal appeals court ruled in its favour.The dispute is with the federal government over Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) for CFB Cold Lake and the City of Cold Lake said a new decision still hasn&rsquo;t been made.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/cold-lake-continues-fight-over-military-base-taxes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/cold-lake-continues-fight-over-military-base-taxes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collisions down on section of Alberta’s Highway 2 that has 120 km/h speed limit]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Alberta government says initial data from a pilot project testing an increased speed limit on a section of Highway 2 are encouraging.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/collisions-down-on-section-of-albertas-highway-2-that-has-120-kmh-speed-limit/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/collisions-down-on-section-of-albertas-highway-2-that-has-120-kmh-speed-limit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dutch elm disease ravaged Canadian cities. Can we help trees protect themselves?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scientists in the state of Vermont have spent the summer spreading Dutch elm disease to thousands of trees. It's an experiment to see if a new generation of elms might have resistance to a plague that has been decimating elm populations in the U.S. and Canada for decades.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/dutch-elm-disease-ravaged-canadian-cities-can-we-help-trees-protect-themselves/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/dutch-elm-disease-ravaged-canadian-cities-can-we-help-trees-protect-themselves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stevens scores 3 TDs as Riders beat Bombers in OT]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Saskatchewan Roughriders earned some breathing room in the CFL's West Division standings with a thrilling 32-26 overtime victory over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/stevens-scores-3-tds-as-riders-beat-bombers-in-ot/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 04:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/stevens-scores-3-tds-as-riders-beat-bombers-in-ot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stakes high in Labour Day’s Battle of Alberta]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ball security was in the spotlight ahead of Monday's Labour Day game between the Edmonton Elks and Calgary Stampeders.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/stakes-high-in-labour-days-battle-of-alberta/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 00:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/stakes-high-in-labour-days-battle-of-alberta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indigenous filmmaker Georgina Lightning mourned by family, friends: ‘Shattered’]]></title><description><![CDATA[RCMP confirmed a woman died after a horse veered off the track and struck a woman. Her family confirmed it was Lightning who was hit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/indigenous-filmmaker-georgina-lightning-mourned-by-family-friends-shattered/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 00:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/indigenous-filmmaker-georgina-lightning-mourned-by-family-friends-shattered/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trailblazing Indigenous actor and director Georgina Lightning dies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Indigenous filmmaker and actor Georgina Lightning has died at the age of 63. Her daughter, Crystle Lightning, announced the news online late Saturday night, just before 11 p.m., though no details about the cause of death were shared.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/trailblazing-indigenous-actor-and-director-georgina-lightning-dies/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 23:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/trailblazing-indigenous-actor-and-director-georgina-lightning-dies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Community mourns trailblazing Indigenous actor and director Georgina Lightning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Indigenous filmmaker and actor Georgina Lightning has died at the age of 63. Her daughter, Crystle Lightning, announced the news online late Saturday night, just before 11 p.m., though no details about the cause of death were shared.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/community-mourns-trailblazing-indigenous-actor-and-director-georgina-lightning/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 23:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/community-mourns-trailblazing-indigenous-actor-and-director-georgina-lightning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 dead after plane crash in Kananaskis Country: RCMP]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two people died in a plane crash Saturday morning in the Mount McDougall area of Kananaskis Country, an RCMP spokesperson told CBC News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/2-dead-after-plane-crash-in-kananaskis-country-rcmp/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/2-dead-after-plane-crash-in-kananaskis-country-rcmp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kingsway Mall celebrates 50 years of success]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kingsway Mall is celebrating 50 years this weekend. As CBC&rsquo;s Nicole Healey explains, the mall credits its success to the Edmonton community that keeps coming back.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/kingsway-mall-celebrates-50-years-of-success/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/kingsway-mall-celebrates-50-years-of-success/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don't want to slip and fall off the mountain? There's an app for that]]></title><description><![CDATA[When clinging to the side of a rock wall hundreds of metres in the sky, avoiding a single misstep can save your life. Turns out there's an app to help with that.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/dont-want-to-slip-and-fall-off-the-mountain-theres-an-app-for-that/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 18:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/dont-want-to-slip-and-fall-off-the-mountain-theres-an-app-for-that/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lloydminster removes downtown benches to curb impacts of 'social disruption,' improve public safety]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of Lloydminster has prioritized efforts to revitalize its downtown core for over a decade, but increasing levels of open drug use, unruly behaviour and concerns about public safety have the city looking for new ways to reduce impacts as officials say provincial resources haven&rsquo;t kept up.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/lloydminster-removes-downtown-benches-to-curb-impacts-of-social-disruption-improve-public-safety/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/lloydminster-removes-downtown-benches-to-curb-impacts-of-social-disruption-improve-public-safety/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beekeepers push for ‘buy Canadian’ movement as U.S. honey tariffs block top export market]]></title><description><![CDATA[While a smaller crop and a pre-deadline shipping surge cushioned the immediate blow, industry leaders warn of a long-term financial toll on producers if they can't sell to the U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/beekeepers-push-for-buy-canadian-movement-as-us-honey-tariffs-block-top-export-market/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/beekeepers-push-for-buy-canadian-movement-as-us-honey-tariffs-block-top-export-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elbows up or down? Why Alberta is diplomacy-first in the trade war]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nathan Cooper, Alberta&rsquo;s senior representative to the United States, told CBC&rsquo;s West of Centre that compared to provinces that have taken a more aggressive approach, Alberta has come out ahead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/elbows-up-or-down-why-alberta-is-diplomacy-first-in-the-trade-war/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/elbows-up-or-down-why-alberta-is-diplomacy-first-in-the-trade-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. man lost for 5 nights in mountains near Squamish shares survival story]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Squamish man who survived a grueling five nights in British Columbia's Coast Mountains is sharing more about his experience.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/bc-man-lost-for-5-nights-in-mountains-near-squamish-shares-survival-story/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 23:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/bc-man-lost-for-5-nights-in-mountains-near-squamish-shares-survival-story/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Riders host Bombers for crucial Labour Day game]]></title><description><![CDATA[A tight race in the CFL's West Division has made Sunday's Labour Day Classic even more important as the Saskatchewan Roughriders host the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/riders-host-bombers-for-crucial-labour-day-game/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/riders-host-bombers-for-crucial-labour-day-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Q&amp;A: Why this soccer coach wants a women&rsquo;s pro soccer team in Edmonton]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the National Super League's founding last year, a local soccer coach wants to bring a franchise to Edmonton. Marni Devlin Moses says she wants to see a professional pathway for her elite, youth players.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/qampa-why-this-soccer-coach-wants-a-womenrsquos-pro-soccer-team-in-edmonton/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/qampa-why-this-soccer-coach-wants-a-womenrsquos-pro-soccer-team-in-edmonton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northern Alberta town has only rink temporarily closed due to structural damage]]></title><description><![CDATA[The only rink in the northern Alberta town of High Level was closed temporarily due to structural damage Wednesday. A heavily deteriorated concrete piling was discovered at the High Level Sports Complex while foundation repairs were being done in the building, said High Level Mayor Josh Lambert.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/northern-alberta-town-has-only-rink-temporarily-closed-due-to-structural-damage/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/northern-alberta-town-has-only-rink-temporarily-closed-due-to-structural-damage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta independence group releases its ‘transition plan’ to become a country]]></title><description><![CDATA[An independence group has released a &ldquo;transition plan,&rdquo; sketching out what it sees as a roadmap should Albertans vote in the future to become a sovereign nation. Meanwhile, a federalist leader says the plan is akin to showing up for dinner after a divorce.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-independence-group-releases-its-transition-plan-to-become-a-country/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-independence-group-releases-its-transition-plan-to-become-a-country/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Michigan Democrat wants to put Canada on the ballot during the midterms. Are voters listening?]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBC News recently travelled to Michigan to get a temperature check on how Americans are feeling about U.S. President Donald Trump&rsquo;s tariff war with Canada &mdash; the state's largest export market.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/a-michigan-democrat-wants-to-put-canada-on-the-ballot-during-the-midterms-are-voters-listening/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/a-michigan-democrat-wants-to-put-canada-on-the-ballot-during-the-midterms-are-voters-listening/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wife’s death after 1.5-hour wait for ambulance has Edmonton doctor demanding change]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newly widowed Dr. Guy Blais is speaking out about the state of Alberta's health-care system, after his wife waited nearly 90 minutes for an ambulance and died shortly thereafter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/wifes-death-after-15-hour-wait-for-ambulance-has-edmonton-doctor-demanding-change/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 04:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/wifes-death-after-15-hour-wait-for-ambulance-has-edmonton-doctor-demanding-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Central Alberta municipalities prepare for economic boost as $2.9B Atco pipeline breaks ground this month]]></title><description><![CDATA[Municipal leaders in west-central Alberta are preparing for an economic boost as a major natural gas pipeline is set to begin construction later this month. The Atco Yellowhead Pipeline will span 235 kilometres, starting in Peers &mdash; about 200 kilometres west of Edmonton &mdash; and running through Lac Ste. Anne, Parkland and Sturgeon counties before ending near Fort Saskatchewan in Alberta's Industrial Heartland region.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/central-alberta-municipalities-prepare-for-economic-boost-as-29b-atco-pipeline-breaks-ground-this-month/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 02:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/central-alberta-municipalities-prepare-for-economic-boost-as-29b-atco-pipeline-breaks-ground-this-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta Chief Justice Ritu Khullar dies after battle with illness]]></title><description><![CDATA[The chief justice of Alberta, who also served as the chief justice of the courts of appeal of Alberta, Nunavut and Northwest Territories, has died after battling an illness.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-chief-justice-ritu-khullar-dies-after-battle-with-illness/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 01:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-chief-justice-ritu-khullar-dies-after-battle-with-illness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federal Tories launch ‘Conservatives for Canada’ campaign ahead of Alberta referendum]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal Conservatives have launched a campaign to engage their supporters and encourage them to vote to stay in Canada in the upcoming Alberta referendum.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/federal-tories-launch-conservatives-for-canada-campaign-ahead-of-alberta-referendum/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/federal-tories-launch-conservatives-for-canada-campaign-ahead-of-alberta-referendum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federal Tories launch 'Conservatives for Canada' campaign ahead of Alberta referendum]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal Conservatives have launched a campaign to engage their supporters and encourage them to vote to stay in Canada in the upcoming Alberta referendum.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/federal-tories-launch-conservatives-for-canada-campaign-ahead-of-alberta-referendum-2/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/federal-tories-launch-conservatives-for-canada-campaign-ahead-of-alberta-referendum-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Smile! You're on Camera' says Alberta independence groups' campaign signs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Several referendum campaign signs set up around Calgary have a note on them to inform members of the public they are being recorded, with a camera set up nearby pointed at the signs. The groups' leaders say the measure is a deterrent to vandalism.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/smile-youre-on-camera-says-alberta-independence-groups-campaign-signs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 23:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/smile-youre-on-camera-says-alberta-independence-groups-campaign-signs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family friend of 2 young girls charged with sexual assault in Lethbridge: Police]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 30-year-old man has been charged after Lethbridge police received reports of sexual assaults and interference involving two young girls.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/family-friend-of-2-young-girls-charged-with-sexual-assault-in-lethbridge-police/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 22:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/family-friend-of-2-young-girls-charged-with-sexual-assault-in-lethbridge-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['A self-destructive act': Judge grants conditional discharge to RCMP officer who assaulted teen boys]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Alberta RCMP officer who assaulted two teenage boys in a hotel room during what the judge described as a &ldquo;boozy social event&rdquo; will not have a criminal record after being handed a conditional discharge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/a-self-destructive-act-judge-grants-conditional-discharge-to-rcmp-officer-who-assaulted-teen-boys/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 22:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/a-self-destructive-act-judge-grants-conditional-discharge-to-rcmp-officer-who-assaulted-teen-boys/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NAIT Nest restaurant closed indefinitely after carbon monoxide detected]]></title><description><![CDATA[NAIT&rsquo;s on campus restaurant will be shut down indefinitely after the detection of carbon monoxide on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/nait-nest-restaurant-closed-indefinitely-after-carbon-monoxide-detected/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 22:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/nait-nest-restaurant-closed-indefinitely-after-carbon-monoxide-detected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump to sign order making it easier for U.S. ranchers to sell, process own beef]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trump&nbsp;said he would take steps to require country-of-origin labelling for imported beef and make it easier for ranchers and farmers to sell food they have processed themselves.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/trump-to-sign-order-making-it-easier-for-us-ranchers-to-sell-process-own-beef/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 22:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/trump-to-sign-order-making-it-easier-for-us-ranchers-to-sell-process-own-beef/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta introduces $14 solar panel recycling fee, landfill ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[Solar industry associations and advocates have said the Alberta government's $14 price tag is far too steep, punitive and being imposed without clear accounting to back it up.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-introduces-14-solar-panel-recycling-fee-landfill-ban/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 20:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-introduces-14-solar-panel-recycling-fee-landfill-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Wild West’: Teachers, experts call for unified policies to address AI in classrooms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Educators across Canada are grappling with how best to incorporate AI in their classrooms while fostering critical thinking and intellectual honesty.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/wild-west-teachers-experts-call-for-unified-policies-to-address-ai-in-classrooms/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 20:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/wild-west-teachers-experts-call-for-unified-policies-to-address-ai-in-classrooms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Special city council meeting called over leak of confidential Calgary budget docs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Preliminary budget documents obtained by Global News show a large property tax increase would be required to pay for the funding requests in front of Calgary city council.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/special-city-council-meeting-called-over-leak-of-confidential-calgary-budget-docs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/special-city-council-meeting-called-over-leak-of-confidential-calgary-budget-docs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta's end to seasonal clock changes causing digital calendar chaos for some]]></title><description><![CDATA[In June, Alberta passed the Official Time Act , keeping the province on year-round daylight time, when it would have set clocks back an hour on Nov. 1. Some experts say digital calendar disruptions as a result of the change are to be expected and should hopefully be resolved by the fall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/albertas-end-to-seasonal-clock-changes-causing-digital-calendar-chaos-for-some/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/albertas-end-to-seasonal-clock-changes-causing-digital-calendar-chaos-for-some/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta government touts Oct. 1 launch of $14 solar panel recycling fee, landfill ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[Albertans purchasing new solar panels next month will face a hefty fee for recycling them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-government-touts-oct-1-launch-of-14-solar-panel-recycling-fee-landfill-ban/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/alberta-government-touts-oct-1-launch-of-14-solar-panel-recycling-fee-landfill-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Botched Edmonton Marathon costs 13 runners shot at Boston Marathon]]></title><description><![CDATA[A botched racecourse that was longer than it should have been for the Edmonton Marathon has cost 13 runners a chance to compete in the prestigious Boston Marathon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/botched-edmonton-marathon-costs-13-runners-shot-at-boston-marathon/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/botched-edmonton-marathon-costs-13-runners-shot-at-boston-marathon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Botched Edmonton Marathon costs 13 runners chance at Boston Marathon]]></title><description><![CDATA[A botched racecourse that was longer than it should have been for the Edmonton Marathon has cost 13 runners a chance to compete in the prestigious Boston Marathon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/botched-edmonton-marathon-costs-13-runners-chance-at-boston-marathon/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/botched-edmonton-marathon-costs-13-runners-chance-at-boston-marathon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UCP loses exclusive use of Progressive Conservative Party of Alberta trademarks after ruling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta&rsquo;s United Conservative Party is losing its exclusive use of the trademarks of the legacy Progressive Conservative Party of Alberta following a ruling by the Trademarks Opposition Board of the Canadian Intellectual Property Office.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/ucp-loses-exclusive-use-of-progressive-conservative-party-of-alberta-trademarks-after-ruling/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/ucp-loses-exclusive-use-of-progressive-conservative-party-of-alberta-trademarks-after-ruling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada lost 42,000 jobs in August, surprising economists]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada lost 42,000 jobs in August, Statistics Canada said Friday, contrary to economists' expectations, while the unemployment rate was unchanged at 6.4 per cent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canada-lost-42000-jobs-in-august-surprising-economists/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/canada-lost-42000-jobs-in-august-surprising-economists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some voters alarmed by self-declaration requirement on mail-in ballots for Alberta referendum]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some Albertans who received their mail-in ballots for the province's fall referendum say they were surprised and concerned by a self-declaration requirement on the front page of their voting package and fear it could deter others from casting their votes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/some-voters-alarmed-by-self-declaration-requirement-on-mail-in-ballots-for-alberta-referendum/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/some-voters-alarmed-by-self-declaration-requirement-on-mail-in-ballots-for-alberta-referendum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jann Arden to appear at pro-Canada concert ahead of Alberta separation vote]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jann Arden is set to join a cohort of&nbsp;Alberta&nbsp;performers for a free concert promoting national unity ahead of the province's fall referendum on quitting Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/jann-arden-to-appear-at-pro-canada-concert-ahead-of-alberta-separation-vote/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/jann-arden-to-appear-at-pro-canada-concert-ahead-of-alberta-separation-vote/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What to expect when you’re voting in the Alberta referendum and watching results]]></title><description><![CDATA[The final vote count for Alberta's referendum on the province&rsquo;s future in Canada will likely be available in the wee hours on the day after ballots are cast, officials say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/what-to-expect-when-youre-voting-in-the-alberta-referendum-and-watching-results/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/what-to-expect-when-youre-voting-in-the-alberta-referendum-and-watching-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Health-care hiring has propped up Canada’s job market. Will patients see a difference?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A hiring boom across Alberta and Ontario health-care systems has been singlehandedly propping up Canada's national job market &mdash; but that growth may say more about the sluggish state of the rest of the economy than about improving patient outcomes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/health-care-hiring-has-propped-up-canadas-job-market-will-patients-see-a-difference/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/health-care-hiring-has-propped-up-canadas-job-market-will-patients-see-a-difference/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI's 'warning shot': Tech companies, experts raise fears of more rogue swarms after alarming Hugging Face hack]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tech experts are warning of dire consequences if AI systems continue to escape human control, after a group of OpenAI agents went rogue in July and hacked into a billion-dollar company &mdash; what some are calling a "warning shot" amid the rapid development of artificial intelligence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/ais-warning-shot-tech-companies-experts-raise-fears-of-more-rogue-swarms-after-alarming-hugging-face-hack/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/edmonton/ais-warning-shot-tech-companies-experts-raise-fears-of-more-rogue-swarms-after-alarming-hugging-face-hack/</guid></item><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[Edmonton woman says she was ‘unpersoned’ by church after accusing Orthodox clergyman of 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-accusing-orthodox-clergyman-of-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-accusing-orthodox-clergyman-of-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></channel></rss>