St. Albert - Newslocker

Friday's letters: Referendum turns prejudice into public policy

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200

Re. "Referendum Questions are meant to divide us," Opinion, Sept. 3 Read More

Can this highly rated goaltender go from tantalizing prospect to NHL starter for the Edmonton Oilers

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 06:55:00 +0200

We continue our Cult of Hockey summer series of the Edmonton Oilers’ Top prospects entering 2026-27. In fact, we’re almost done! Read More

'Top priority for students:' City puts more police on transit as 70,000 students are back in school

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:37:00 +0200

With more than 70,000 students returning to school this week, the City of Edmonton is upping the police presence on public transit. Read More

City to debate $114.58 million in climate mitigation actions in four-year budget talks

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:01:00 +0200

Edmonton is forging ahead with efforts to make the city's operations more climate-friendly. Read More

'Impact on police legitimacy': Criminologist against commission cutting speakers, moving meetings online

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 23:48:00 +0200

NorQuest criminologist Dan Jones said the choice to cut public speaking at police commission meetings will hurt the force's legitimacy and could have harmful consequences. Read More

B.C. rig welders go on strike as concerns over stagnant wages spread to Alberta

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 23:22:00 +0200

Rig welders in northern B.C. seeking higher standardized contract rates have stopped work on all welding contracts until a hourly wage of $150m and more labour conditions have been met. Read More

Edmonton woman whose dogs killed child sentenced to house arrest

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:39:00 +0200

A one-time Edmonton resident whose dogs killed an 11-year-old boy has been sentenced to two years of house arrest. Read More

Crystal MacDonald trial: Edmonton woman whose dogs killed child sentenced to house arrest

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:39:00 +0200

A one-time Edmonton resident whose dogs killed an 11-year-old boy has been sentenced to two years of house arrest, rather than the prison sentence sought by prosecutors. Read More

Police seeking tips to locate south Edmonton assault suspect

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:31:00 +0200

Police are seeking help from the public to help identify a suspect involved in an assault near Whyte Avenue in July. Read More

Elections Alberta changes deadline for vote by mail applications for Oct. 19 referendum

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:37:00 +0200

Elections Alberta has moved up the deadline to apply for a special ballot to Sept. 25 for the upcoming referendum due to the anticipated influx of requests. Read More

Opinion: Alberta's referendum puts U of A's future at risk

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:30:00 +0200

As students return to the University of Alberta (U of A) in anticipation of a new academic year, the energy at our five campuses is palpable. Students rush to first classes, while professors and staff add the finishing touches to courses and lab preparation. However, many on our campuses are asking if this dynamic hub is under threat, as we head to a provincial referendum on Oct. 19. Depending on how Albertans vote, the government could launch the legal process towards a binding provincial refer

Calgary sheriff won't face criminal charges for nude AI images of female coworkers

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:21:00 +0200

The fate of a Calgary sheriff who used AI to create nude images of three female co-workers is up in the air after Alberta's police watchdog concluded his actions weren't a crime at the time. Read More

Edmonton Journal editorial cartoons for September 2026

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:13:00 +0200

Former youth basketball coach accused of defrauding parents of $160,000

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:50:00 +0200

Wood Buffalo RCMP have arrested a former children's basketball coach accused of defrauding Fort McMurray residents of more than $160,000 through a series of alleged investment and youth basketball schemes between 2022 and 2024. Read More

Work begins on expanded enclosure for Lucy, zoo's sole elephant

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:27:00 +0200

The Edmonton Valley Zoo has just begun construction of an enclosure that will give Lucy, its resident 51-year-old Asian elephant, more room to roam. Read More

Opinion: What Trump’s Venezuela oil deal means for Alberta

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0200

When Donald Trump announced on Aug. 28, that the United States had secured rights to some 64 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil through a private firm called North American Blue Energy Partners (NABEP), he called it "the largest oil deal in history." The White House later confirmed the arrangement: 100-year concessions on 17 oil fields, a 35-per-cent Pentagon stake, and a U.S. government veto over the board. Read More

Ouch! Edmonton Oilers aces take a hit, no longer rated as two of NHL's top players

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:37:00 +0200

Ever since Mattias Ekholm was traded to the Edmonton Oilers in late February 2023, he's been rated and ranked as one of the NHL's best players. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins also was consistently named to The Athletic's annual list of the NHL's best. Read More

Mortgage renewal pinch felt even in Edmonton

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:39:00 +0200

The great renewal whereby millions of homeowners are renewing their mortgages at often higher interest rates is resulting in pinched budgets across Canada, including in Edmonton despite its relatively lower cost for housing. Read More

Keith Gerein: How quickly is Edmonton losing its small-city vibe?

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:05:00 +0200

Since I refuse to travel to the United States these days, I decided to spend some of my vacation time this summer in the big muggy metropolises of Eastern Canada. Read More

Lorne Gunter: Dual-practice health care uproar highlights Quebec favouritism

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200

Perhaps dual-practice (allowing doctors to work in both public hospitals and private surgical clinics) is the answer to Alberta’s clogged and overburdened health care system. Dual practice is generally considered a success in Australia and a failure in the U.K. Read More

Crown accused of misconduct in de Ruiter case no longer with prosecution service

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200

An Edmonton prosecutor accused of manipulating expert reports in a high-profile sex assault case is no longer working for the provincial Crown. Read More

Thursday's letters: Infrastructure, funding the real problem in health care

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200

The premier’s “dual-practice” expertise most certainly is in the realm of not telling the whole truth while not actually telling an outright lie. Her statement, “I’ll be making sure that there’s no hospital that does fewer surgeries next year than they did last year” is a clever bit of deception when viewed in the context of her announcement only three months ago that we plan to spend $809 million to increase the number of surgeries in the province. Read

'I don't know how that's a good thing': NHL writer scoffs at Edmonton Oilers defence. Hmm

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 06:20:00 +0200

This in from San Jose hockey commentator and writer Sheng Peng of the San Jose Hockey Now podcast, his negative take on the Edmonton Oilers defence. Read More

Weapon detection screening installed at U of A Hospital emergency department

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:25:00 +0200

Visitors, staff, and patients at the University of Alberta Hospital's emergency department (ED) can feel safer now with the installatiion of a new weapon detection system. Read More

Old Downtown YMCA $35-million revamp opening to first occupants in late fall

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:14:00 +0200

The $35-million revamp of Downtown's historic YMCA building is almost ready for its first occupants after nearly nine years of work and planning on the project. Read More

Alberta NDP call for minister's firing over revamped driver's licences issues

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0200

Alberta's Official Opposition is calling on the provincial government to fire the minister responsible for the province's new driver's licence program over delays and documentation concerns, while the government defends the changes as necessary to prove social program eligibility and to ward off fraud. Read More

Northern Alberta horsemen turn $8,500 gamble on Fireman Dan into $100,000 stakes win

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 23:34:00 +0200

Six months ago, Fireman Dan looked like an $8,500 horse – because the seven-year-old gelding was. Read More

Court upholds school board's disqualification of trustee LaGrange

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 23:22:00 +0200

The Court of Appeal of Alberta has upheld the Red Deer Catholic School Board's decision to disqualify former trustee Monique LaGrange, though it also ruled that she should not have been ordered to publicly apologize after posting an internet meme that led to her being removed from her role. Read More

Resident struck with crowbar in violent home invasion, police search for two suspects

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 23:18:00 +0200

The Wood Buffalo RCMP are seeking two suspects after a home invasion in Fort McMurray last night. Read More

RCMP release photo of alleged suspect in High Prairie courthouse shooting

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 23:13:00 +0200

The RCMP has released a photo of a man suspected of being involved in a shooting near the High Prairie courthouse on March 31. Read More

New school year brings more teachers and tighter rules on politics in Alberta classrooms

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 23:12:00 +0200

Alberta classrooms will see an influx of teachers this school year and a set of new rules that will restrict students and staff from discussing politically charged topics. Read More

Council looking to expand funding for volunteer clean-up in Edmonton's Chinatown

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 22:49:00 +0200

City council is looking to enhance funding for volunteer groups rolling up their sleeves to keep Chinatown clean and vibrant. Read More

Charges pending after motorcyclist clocked driving 170 km/h prior to crash: EPS

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 22:38:00 +0200

Charges are pending against a motorcyclist after police say the driver was travelling 170 km/h before losing control and crashing into an east Edmonton recreation centre, early Tuesday morning. Read More

Edmonton police commission closes the doors on public meetings

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 22:34:00 +0200

The Edmonton Police Commission's upcoming slate of public meetings won't be very public. Read More

Crown seeks 5 years for Edmonton woman whose dogs fatally mauled boy

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 22:11:00 +0200

If Crown prosecutors have their way, the Edmonton woman whose dogs killed an 11-year-old boy will serve five years in prison. Read More

Public inquiry into Grande Prairie man's death in cell cites systemic deficiencies

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0200

A public inquiry has revealed that Derek Glodek's death was ultimately caused by an untreated methamphetamine toxicity while in a Grande Prairie jail cell on February 8, 2021. Read More

Opinion: Reject the referendum questions that divide Albertans and scapegoat newcomers

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0200

On Oct. 19, Albertans are being asked to vote on 10 troubling referendum questions. We believe the five discriminatory and hateful questions targeting new Albertans deserve more attention, and we are united in calling out the divisive politics and poor leadership behind them. Read More

Concert review: 'Weird Al' a reflection we actually love staring at

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:41:00 +0200

Picture this: up on the giant arena screen, clips of Kevin Costner’s Waterworld on a loop as the rising crescendo of Stairway to Heaven washes over the cheering crowd, all passionately paired with wailing, clown-sung lyrics to – what? – Gilligan’s Island? Read More

Premier's updated Alberta Day statement removing Indigenous land acknowledgement troubles Treaty 8 Grand Chief

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:04:00 +0200

Deleting the province's Indigenous land acknowledgement from the premier's Alberta Day statement was a troubling move says the Treaty 8 Sovereign Nations chief. Read More

Lorne Gunter: Liberals ride anti-Trump wave to byelection wins, poll gains

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200

The Liberals, of course, won all three federal byelections on Monday. Read More

Wednesday's letters: No need to vote on referendum day?

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200

All Canadians can take comfort in a recent Leger Poll saying 65 per cent of Albertans plan to vote to stay in Canada. This is such a large margin, that Albertans can actually stay home and relax on referendum day. Read More

Edmonton Oilers could use former ex-Ottawa Senator, acquitted in sex assault case

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 06:22:00 +0200

Alex Formenton is a big, fast forward who can kill penalties. He had his best season in pro hockey playing for Edmonton Oilers associate coach D.J. Smith. Read More

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith asks Ottawa for 'latitude' as dual practice model take effect

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:11:00 +0200

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has asked the federal government for "latitude" to implement the dual practice health care model, saying it will not hurt the public healthcare system. Read More

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith asks Ottawa for 'latitude' as dual practice health care model takes effect

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:11:00 +0200

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has asked the federal government for "latitude" to implement the dual practice health care model, saying it will not hurt the public healthcare system. Read More

Edmonton Funicular damaged in Downtown vandalism spree; man, 19, facing charges

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 23:53:00 +0200

The Edmonton Funicular was among the targets of an August Downtown vandalism spree that resulted in around $100,000 in damages, police say. Read More

'Killer applications': Tech leader taps U of A researcher to take cancer research to the quantum realm

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 23:46:00 +0200

Rafal Janik believes quantum computing will fundamentally transform society over the next few decades, similar to how digital computers changed life over the last 60 years. Read More

Four-legged Marvel star 'Dogpool' comes to the Edmonton Expo

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 23:15:00 +0200

Dogpool, the furry fan favourite Marvel hero, is heading to the Edmonton Expo this month to lick fans and raise funds for her fellow animals. Read More

Four-legged Marvel star "Dogpool" comes to the Edmonton Expo

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 23:15:00 +0200

Dogpool, the furry fan favourite Marvel hero, is heading to the Edmonton Expo this October to lick fans and raise funds for her fellow animals. Read More

Closing roads for construction will cost Edmonton builders more in 2027

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 23:11:00 +0200

Construction companies that close roads to complete their builds will be paying more next year for the privilege, which City of Edmonton officials hope will reduce how long motorists are forced to navigate around them. Read More

Opinion: Time to train police for the challenges of a modern world

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:30:00 +0200

Edmontonians want their streets, businesses and neighbourhoods to be safe. So do Canadians everywhere. They also expect the people entrusted with public safety to understand the problems arriving at their door: intimate partner violence, mental health, organized and cybercrime, fraud powered by artificial intelligence, financial scams that cross borders in seconds, and digital evidence that can make or break a case. Read More

Is digital education hurting our kids? Canadian researcher urges back to books

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:32:00 +0200

Books parents once cracked open as schoolkids are fast disappearing from Canadian classrooms — and that’s a growing problem for today’s young scholars who are headed back to school, says a new report by Canadian researcher Paul Bennett. Read More

'Disgusting to me': Evander Kane's NHL days looks over, now fighting his battles on social media

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:10:00 +0200

Evander Kane became something of favourite with many Edmonton Oiler fans for his ferocious play and solid community work, but his NHL playing days now appear to be over. Read More

'Disgusting to me': Evander Kane's NHL days look kaput, now fighting his battles on social media

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:10:00 +0200

Evander Kane became something of favourite with many Edmonton Oiler fans for his ferocious play and solid community work, but his NHL playing days now appear to be over. Read More

Lorne Gunter: Nenshi's comments ring true on referendum turnout numbers

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:15:00 +0200

Alberta’s NDP hosted a rally on Saturday at Calgary’s Irish Cultural Society hall. The purpose was to encourage Albertans to vote against separation in the Oct. 19 provincewide referendum. Read More

Canadian refineries have never made so much off diesel as 'Crackageddon' mounts

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200

Refineries have never made so much from diesel. The gap between what they pay for a barrel of oil and what they get back for the refined fuel is at record highs. Read More

Canadian diesel refiners churn out record profit margins, adding pressure on farmers, cost of goods

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200

Refineries have never made so much from diesel. The gap between what they pay for a barrel of oil and what they get back for the refined fuel is at record highs. Read More

Tuesday's letters: Smith panders to separatists, and U.S.

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200

With all of the brouhaha emanating from our neighbours to the south, and with a strong majority of Canadians demonstrating their support for the work and ideals that our prime minister and his staff are focused on, Premier Danielle Smith is missing in action. I can rationalize not wanting to use oil as a bargaining chip as it would probably become detrimental to Albertans and Canadians. Read More

Top Columbus attacker to Edmonton Oilers? It's just talk for now but dare to dream

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 05:53:00 +0200

Top Columbus attacker Kirill Marchenko to the Edmonton Oilers, maybe as early as the 2027 NHL trade deadline? Read More

'Ready to fight back:' Why some AUPE workers in senior care are considering a strike

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:21:00 +0200

The union representing 21,000 continuing care workers in Alberta says some of its members are getting close to job action, which could take place as early as November. Read More

9-1/2 years for Edmonton killer previously convicted in 'brutal' double homicide

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:12:00 +0200

An Edmonton man has been sentenced to 9-1/2 years in prison for killing a father of two during a fight over a vehicle — his latest conviction in connection with a homicide. Read More

Food Banks Alberta faces critical shortage while facing higher demand than 2025

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:02:00 +0200

Food Banks Alberta says it's facing a critical shortage of food and cash donations, after seeing demand spike in 2025. Read More

Majority of Albertans in favour of staying in Canada and few intend to change their vote: Leger poll

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 23:26:00 +0200

The majority of Albertans believe the province should remain in Canada and very few intend to change their opinion ahead of the Oct. 19 referendum, according to an August Leger poll. Read More

Protect your belongings: Theft from vehicles on the rise in Edmonton: EPS

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 22:46:00 +0200

Edmonton police are urging residents to take extra precautions to protect their belongings after theft from vehicles jumped 17 per cent last year. Read More

Kids love 'Dolly's books': Edmonton Public Library touts partnership with Parton's Imagination Library initiative

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 22:06:00 +0200

Country music queen Dolly Parton was in many people's good books, especially librarians. Read More

'No desire' to go back to Calcium Chloride in snow removal, says Mayor

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 21:33:00 +0200

Edmonton won't be returning to using Calcium Chloride (CaCl₂) after councillors were reminded by experts that the long-term costs of the chemical outweigh the short-term benefits of its use. Read More

Maskwacis raised psychic, ghost hunter hits the small screen

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:46:00 +0200

Since she was a child, Jesi Whitton felt like she could contact the spirit world. Read More

Edmonton Fire Rescue Services shows off drone program in new video series

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:27:00 +0200

Edmonton Fire Rescue Services (EFRS) wants to introduce Edmontonians to its eyes in the sky. Read More

Cognitive testing, intensive housing needed for homeless: Edmonton researcher

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:31:00 +0200

Medical problems faced by unhoused individuals may be so complex that those trying to end homelessness need to think outside the usual addiction/mental illness box to consider cognitive testing and special housing, says an Edmonton addiction researcher. Read More

Canada can't trust U.S., may have to endure turmoil till midterms: Edmonton professor

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:51:00 +0200

Arguably, the greatest leader in American pop-culture history was portrayed by a Canadian. And, for those of us who know more about the Khitomer Accords than we do about the War of 1812, William Shatner's Captain Kirk offers a bit of a lesson when it comes to the current Canada-U.S. trade war. Read More

Lost in translation: Edmonton case reveals longstanding worries about unqualified interpreters in Alberta courts

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:05:00 +0200

Hundreds or thousands of people facing criminal charges in Alberta may have received unfair trials due to subpar language translation services, lawyers say in response to recently disclosed documents detailing problems with the province's court interpreter system. Read More

Edmonton Symphony Orchestra celebrates 40 years of outdoor music with Symphony Under the Sky

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200

It’s a year of celebrations and anniversaries as the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra returns to William Hawrelak Park. That return holds an extra special place for conductor Bob Bernhardt. Read More

Big centre jumps up from junior hockey flop to rarefied air as Edmonton Oilers hopeful

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 06:28:00 +0200

In 2019-20, young Josh Samanski flopped in his one year of Major Junior hockey in Canada. Twelve other forwards out-scored him on the Owen Sound Attack of the Ontario Hockey League. Read More

Indigenous lawyer Leighton Grey garners separatist rally applause in Edmonton Saturday

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 23:34:00 +0200

Indigenous lawyer Leighton Grey captured the attention and applause from crowds at Saturday's separatist rally outside the province's legislature, where Alberta Day events sprung up less than 24 hours later. Read More

Indigenous lawyer Leighton Grey draws separatist rally applause in Edmonton Saturday

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 23:34:00 +0200

The latest play by the Edmonton Oilers a Comedy or Errors or All's Well That Ends Well: 9 Things

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 08:05:00 +0200

Don’t panic. Read More

The latest play by the Edmonton Oilers A Comedy of Errors or All's Well That Ends Well: 9 Things

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 08:05:00 +0200

Don’t panic. Read More

Separatist rally draws sea of Alberta flags to the legislature Sunday

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 00:30:00 +0200

Standing room-only crowds lined the Alberta legislature pool and fountain Saturday as the exit-Alberta crowd showed up in a sea of blue flags and Leave-Alberta T-shirts. Read More

Separatist rally draws sea of Alberta flags to the legislature Saturday

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 00:30:00 +0200

Standing room-only crowds lined the Alberta legislature pool and fountain Saturday as the exit-Alberta crowd showed up in a sea of blue flags and Leave-Canada T-shirts. Read More

Former UFC champ Tito Ortiz stoked for Bare Knuckle Ice Wars at Enoch River Cree

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 20:15:00 +0200

One of the great attractions of going to a big prize fight is spotting the celebrities who sit close to the action. Read More

Top Alberta doctor touts once-a-month shot to counter OD brain damage

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 19:09:00 +0200

Every minute that ticks by between an overdose and a resuscitating injection is a minute closer to a brain injury. Read More

It will take $6M to restore flooded Henwood addiction centre: Recovery Alberta

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 15:10:00 +0200

Work on the flood-soaked 62-bed Henwood Treatment Centre is underway, but it will take between one and two years and $6 million to complete. Read More

Lorne Gunter: CBC flip-flop on calling 9/11 'terrorism' an exercise in disinformation

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200

If there is anything to laugh at (and it’s ironically funny) in the discovery this week that the CBC advised against calling 9/11 a “terrorist attack,” is that the CBC executive who sent the confidential memo to editors and reporters was Basem Boshra, who goes by the entirely misleading title “Senior Director of Journalistic Standards and Public Trust.” Read More

Saturday's letters: Ironically, separation referendum needs Canada's help

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200

The architects of a separate Alberta envision a country where we will be allowed to openly carry guns. Wow! The Wild West, here we come. Read More

After outstanding rookie season, Oilers newcomer's greatest test is upon him

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 07:12:00 +0200

On the upside, Quinn Hutson had an outstanding first season as a professional, scoring 30 goals and getting 63 points in 67 American Hockey League games for Bakersfield, the top affiliate team of the Edmonton Oilers. Read More

Charges laid in St. Albert electric dirt bike crash as e-mobility hospitalizations spike

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 01:59:00 +0200

'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.

'Complex tensions': Edmonton budget survey details division on transit, policing, bike lanes

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 23:56:00 +0200

Edmontonians are divided on where their tax dollars should be going in the upcoming four-year budget, recent city-wide feedback suggests. Read More

Oil and gas expert backs Smith, says using energy as tactic in US trade war could hurt Canadian oilsands

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 23:25:00 +0200

Talks about retaliatory measures from the Canadian government have taken shape over the past few days since the Trump administration levied 50 per-cent tariffs on $28 billion worth of Canadian goods. Read More

Investigation into north-central Edmonton arsons results in charges

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 23:07:00 +0200

A man is facing charges after an Edmonton Police Service investigation into a series of arsons in north-central Edmonton. Read More

Vendors scrambling after windstorm whips through southwest Edmonton night market

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 22:59:00 +0200

Vendors were left scrambling Friday after a windstorm swept through an outdoor market on Thursday night. Read More

Alberta Premier rejects oil and gas export tax in U.S. tariff tussle during visit to Grande Prairie

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 22:36:00 +0200

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is rejecting use of the province’s oil and gas exports as leverage in an escalating trade dispute with the United States, warning taxing or cutting off energy exports could cause serious economic damage on both sides of the border. Read More

Aww, shucks: Farm east of Edmonton pays tribute to Dolly Parton with corn maze

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 20:47:00 +0200

Don't call her corny. A corn maze in eastern Alberta is paying tribute to country music icon Dolly Parton. Read More

Opinion: How long will Ottawa let Alberta test the limits of medicare?

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 20:30:00 +0200

Imagine two Albertans need the same surgery. One can pay thousands out of pocket. The other cannot. Under the law Canada has operated by since 1984, both wait in the same line because medical need, not money, determines who gets treated first. Under Alberta's new Health Statutes Amendment Act, 2025 (No. 2), that is no longer guaranteed. Read More

A woman's headstone mysteriously wound up in an Edmonton man's backyard. It's now been reunited with her family

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:54:00 +0200

Under normal circumstances, it's unlikely Terry Avery and Jacqueline Johnston would ever have met. Read More

Charges pending after 97 dogs rescued from northern Alberta home

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:03:00 +0200

An investigation is underway after 97 dogs were found living inside a home in Gregoire Lakes, 36 kilometres south of Fort McMurray. Read More

Northwestern Polytechnic new trades centre strengthens province's economic focus, says premier

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:16:00 +0200

Grande Prairie businesses and Alberta politicians helped celebrate the opening of Northwestern Polytechnic's newest facility, the Skilled Trades Training Centre, at a ribbon cutting with Premiere Danielle Smith on Aug. 26. Read More

Rain closes Edmonton's Henwood recovery facility, unleashing torrent of clients and employees

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:15:00 +0200

Record June rain and flooding isbeing blamed for what has turned into more permanent closure at a 60-bed Edmonton addiction treatment centre. Read More

Growing Things: What's causing my peas to dry, and what can I do about it?

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200

Q: Can you tell me why my peas are dying from the bottom up? Last year we had a great crop but this year we have had no maturing peas, and all the plants are dying. Read More

Friday's letters: Alberta needs Doug Ford for premier

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200

No matter how you cut it, a Doug Ford clone is exactly what Alberta needs right now. His "meet-me-in-the-streets, back-at-ya" persona and attitude give Trump the medicine he deserves. Read More

AI data centre space, power, water concerns levied at Alberta virtual town hall

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 06:12:00 +0200

Premier Danielle Smith says the province is still figuring out the sweet spot for how far AI data centres should be from people's homes. Read More

AI data centre space, power, water, concerns levied at Alberta virtual town hall

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 06:12:00 +0200

Premier Danielle Smith says the province is still figuring out the sweet spot for how far AI data centres should be from people's homes. Read More

'It's curious': Oilers hire coaching consultant, former Vegas Golden Knights big wig

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:41:00 +0200

In a fascinating development, the Edmonton Oilers have hired a coaching consultant, Hockey Canada vice-president Misha Donskov, a long-time coach. Read More

Notebook: St. Albert's Mike Benning looks to break in with Flames organization

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 23:34:00 +0200

St. Albert’s Mike Benning proved to the Florida Panthers he was an NHL defenceman the last two months of this past season when injuries crippled the Cup champions and he got an AHL call-up, but sadly, it was only a sip, not a full cup of coffee. Read More

Edmonton Humane Society close to reaching $2.4M renovation goal

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 22:29:00 +0200

The Edmonton Humane Society (EHS) renovations are well underway, but are still in need of some extra donations to meet its $2.4-million goal. But two anonymous donors are stepping in to possibly push the goal past the finish line. Read More

Edmonton police officer charged with sexually assaulting two women while off duty

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 22:19:00 +0200

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Best guess? Bowman will bring in ex-Chicago veteran to help with injury outbreak

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 22:03:00 +0200

On Oilers Now, Bob Stauffer has been talking for many weeks now about the need for Edmonton find a penalty-killing forward who can also take face-offs. Read More

Alberta finance minister says using energy as trade-war lever will 'hurt Canadians'

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:48:00 +0200

The message from the Alberta government has been consistent: Using energy as a threat in the Canada/U.S. tariff war doesn't help anyone. Read More

$1.9M home where former Oilers owner Pocklington was held hostage could be up for auction

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:47:00 +0200

A house once owned by one of Edmonton's most notorious businesspeople could be up for auction in October. Read More

Former Edmonton Journal newshound, community booster Bill Newbigging had newspaper biz in his blood

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:35:00 +0200

Bill Newbigging had it figured out. He was going to go to medical school. Read More

Opinion: Separatists want to destroy the social contract between Albertans and government

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:30:00 +0200

Something genuinely dangerous and undemocratic is hidden behind Alberta separatists’ feelings of grievance towards our federal government, their startling ignorance about Canadian political, constitutional and fiscal realities, and their voodoo economics: an intention to destroy the social contract between Alberta citizens and government. Read More

Police seeking witnesses following three-person fight at Tamarack Walmart

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:31:00 +0200

Edmonton police are hoping for the public's help in finding a suspect related to an early-August assault at a store in the Tamarack area. Read More

Opinion: Edmonton's heritage plan must focus on the future of Ross Flats

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0200

On Sept. 1, city council will debate the city’s Heritage Places Strategy (HPS), a report a year and a half in the making. Read More

Northern Alberta man charged with sexual interference after skatepark users report 'creep' approaching children

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:23:00 +0200

A male resident of Fort McMurray has been charged after alleged sexual activity involving children was reported. Read More

Alberta back in black: Oil boom spurs province to $2B first-quarter surplus

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:07:00 +0200

AC/DC was in Edmonton a little more than two weeks ago. So, maybe it's fitting that the province is back in black. Read More

Alberta voices: 'I'm dismayed': Journal readers' thoughts on separatism

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:46:00 +0200

From now until the Oct. 19 referendum in Alberta, the Edmonton Journal and Calgary Herald are publishing your thoughts about the upcoming vote and issues related to separation. Here are some of the latest emails we’ve received. Read More

Alberta voices: 'I'm dismayed': Journal readers thoughts on separatism

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:46:00 +0200

Concert review: Guns N' Roses rock singalong at Commonwealth Stadium

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:05:00 +0200

From the opening, slightly subdued howls of Welcome to the Jungle to Slash doing a handstand at the end of the show, Guns N’ Roses earned their money Wednesday night under a full moon at Commonwealth Stadium, where they’d played almost exactly nine years earlier (also on a hump day). Read More

Dolly Parton's music, kindness mourned by Edmonton country singers

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:11:00 +0200

Down in Nashville Tuesday morning, Edmontonian country singer Mariel Buckley’s partner ran out of her home office in tears: “Dolly’s dead!” Read More

Home again: Edmonton man returns to Canada after U.S. ICE detention with changed view

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:15:00 +0200

One of the first things Curtis Wright did when he stepped off the plane at the Edmonton International Airport was eat. Read More

Home again: Curtis Wright returns to Canada after U.S. ICE detention with changed view

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:15:00 +0200

One of the first things Curtis Wright did when he stepped off the plane at the Edmonton International Airport was eat. Read More

‘Conflict of rights’: Concerns raised after Alberta transgender player wins women’s golf championship in northern Alberta

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:05:00 +0200

Debate over interpretations of Bill C-16 and Bill 29 have come to light after the Fort McMurray Golf Club (FMGC) made a post online congratulating the 2026 Club Champion winners – one of whom was Rachel Elser – a transgender woman in the Ladies Club division. Read More

New report says Alberta power prices could spike because of Meta’s data centre. The company disputes the claim

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200

Alberta said its first hyperscale data centre would cut what households pay at the end of every month. A new report from an environmental think tank says your total bill could go up instead, though the company behind the project says the claim is not true. Read More

Thursday's letters: Referendum puts minorities at risk

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200

The reported hate threat against a gurdwara in Calgary should alarm every Albertan. A threat against a place of worship is never an isolated matter. It sends a message of intimidation to an entire community and weakens the sense of safety that all residents deserve. Read More

How long before this hulking centre prospect impacts the Edmonton Oilers lineup

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 08:05:00 +0200

We continue our Cult of Hockey summer series of the Edmonton Oilers’ Top prospects entering 2026-27. Read More

How long before this hulking Center prospect impacts the Edmonton Oilers lineup

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 08:05:00 +0200

We continue our Cult of Hockey summer series of the Edmonton Oilers’ Top prospects entering 2026-27. Read More

'To a grinding halt': Premier warns not to play energy card in escalating trade war

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 02:03:00 +0200

Premier Danielle Smith says taxing or blocking energy in retaliation against U.S. tariffs would be disastrous for the entire country. Read More

Update: Key Oilers players out with injury until late October, Edmonton insider report

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 01:51:00 +0200

This in from TSN's Ryan Rishaug, news that top-line Edmonton winger Matt Savoie and top goalie Frederic Andersen won't just miss training camp, as the team originally reported, but will be out for most of the first month of the season. Read More

Cross Cancer Institute unveils promising cancer treatment

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 01:32:00 +0200

Eight years ago, Ron Ohlmann’s prospects quickly went from a health issue caught early and, “You’ve got years to worry about it,” to troubling prostate-specific antigen (PSA) spikes — and an aggressive form of cancer. Read More

Hands off our bike lanes, says critical mass of Edmonton cyclists

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:07:00 +0200

Edmonton cyclists have their elbows up — against the province. Read More

'Tough pill to swallow': Oilers top goalie, top-line winger out with injury from Edmonton training camp

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 23:57:00 +0200

This in from the Edmonton Oilers, news that projected top-line winger Matt Savoie and three other Oilers hopefuls will be out for September training camp with injury: Read More

'Tough pill to swallow': Oilers top goalie, top-line winger out with injury for Edmonton training camp

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 23:57:00 +0200

This in from the Edmonton Oilers, news that projected top-line winger Matt Savoie, top goalie Frederik Andersen and two other Oilers hopefuls will be out for September's training camp with injury: "The Edmonton Oilers announced on Wednesday that forwards Mattias Janmark and Matt Savoie, along with defenceman Alec Regula and goaltender Frederik Andersen, are not expected to participate in training camp next month. Both Mattias Janmark and Alec Regula continue to recover from medical procedures pe

Edmonton Oilers top goalie and top-line winger out with injury for start of training camp

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 23:57:00 +0200

This in from the Edmonton Oilers, news that projected top-line winger Matt Savoie and three other Oilers hopefuls will be out for the start of training camp with injury: Read More

Storm damage to Killarney School causing some students to be relocated

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 23:54:00 +0200

Storm damage to classrooms is forcing 170 Killarney School students to be relocated to Hardisty School this week. Read More

Savoie, Andersen among four Oilers players expected to miss training camp

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 23:16:00 +0200

A quartet of key members of the Edmonton Oilers are expected to miss training camp in September, the team announced Wednesday. Read More

'Super funny and sassy': Tim Curry remembered by crew in Edmonton-shot Christmas in Wonderland

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 22:48:00 +0200

Of all the movies shot in Edmonton, few are as notorious as Christmas in Wonderland. Read More

Amarjeet Sohi: Canada needs a better plan for people leaving prison

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 21:30:00 +0200

On Friday, Aug 21, two people were injured in an attack at the Nanaksar Gurdwara in northeast Edmonton. A 75-year-old man and a 51-year-old man were stabbed. Thankfully, both are expected to recover. Read More

Edmonton Oilers adopt "every goalie everywhere all at once" strategy. Where does that leave system's rising star?

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:24:00 +0200

There were a number of success stories in the Edmonton Oilers' player development system last year, but few more intriguing and unlikely than one of that system's rising stars of 2025-26, goalie Connor Ungar. Read More

Kingsway Mall under new ownership out of Montreal

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:14:00 +0200

Kingsway Mall in central-north Edmonton has a new Montreal-based owner. Read More

Northern Alberta student, 16, threatens shooting on first day of school

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:11:00 +0200

Manning RCMP have confirmed they seized seven firearms following reports of a local student allegedly planning a shooting on the first day of the 2026-27 school year. Read More

An Alberta couple left a dying senior on floor for more than a week. They've been sentenced to 4 years in prison

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:41:00 +0200

Finding the victim died a "slow, inhumane" death due to their inaction, a judge sentenced an Edmonton-area couple to four years in prison for waiting more than a week to help a senior who fell in their home. Read More

Alberta Voices: Separate from the UCP, not from Canada

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:02:00 +0200

I was born in Alberta, I work in Alberta, and I will likely die here. I am deeply proud of my home, but today, as a lifelong Albertan, I am deeply concerned about the direction of our province. Read More

Unleashed: B.C. city ends pet licensing, but questions still bark on animal control

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0200

Talk about raining cats and dogs. Effective December 1, 2026, pet licensing will no longer be required within the City of Dawson Creek. Read More

AI centre protest precedes province's engagement sessions in Grande Prairie

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0200

Protesters took their signs to the sidewalks in front of Grande Prairie city hall on Aug. 21 – the Wonder Valley AI data centre project was their focus. Read More

A stranger could have access to your mail: Canada Post uses same key and lock combinations for community mailboxes

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0200

Do you know someone with a Canada Post community mailbox? Put this news in an envelope and mail it, maybe they will get it, maybe not. Read More

Keith Gerein: Edmontonians must stop asking UCP government to undermine city autonomy

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:15:00 +0200

There is term in medicine called iatrogenesis, which occurs when a surgery, prescription or other treatment that is intended to help a patient ends up doing the opposite. Read More

Keith Gerein: Edmontonians must stop asking the UCP government to undermine city autonomy

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:15:00 +0200

There is a term in medicine called iatrogenesis, which occurs when a surgery, prescription or other treatment that is intended to help a patient ends up doing the opposite. Read More

'Give that help back': Canada and U.S. are firefighting allies despite trade war

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:05:00 +0200

When a lucky combination of temperatures lower than normal and record rain brought Alberta wildfire fighting to the first standstill in 40 years last week, some of the province’s firefighters jumped out of the frying pan and into fires in Washington state and Oregon. Read More

Canada imposing 50 per cent tariffs on oil and gas pipeline steel from the U.S.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200

Canada is not fighting a trade war with the United States by taxing or withholding energy, but it is putting a 50 percent tariff on some of the steel that oil and gas pipelines are built from. Read More

Wednesday's letters: Alberta referendum questions inspired by MAGA

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200

It’s hard to reflect on the movie Idiocracy and not have it feel less like a comedy and more like a premonition for what has been happening in the United States. You would think Albertans would be eager to steer clear of that road. Instead, we are seeing referendum questions dressed up in polite language while pushing ideas that look a lot like the same ugly politics that helped fuel America’s decline. Read More

Edmonton police seek additional complainants after man charged with sexual assault

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 01:28:00 +0200

An Edmonton man facing multiple sexual assault charges involving a minor has been released on conditions, and police say he could still be a threat to youths. Read More

ASIRT investigating after man shot dead by police in west Edmonton

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:14:00 +0200

Alberta's police watchdog is investigating a fatal shooting involving Edmonton police. Read More

Council approves plans for Hope Mission emergency shelter in Girard Industrial

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:30:00 +0200

A permanent 24-hour emergency shelter in a southeast Edmonton industrial area could be up and running before deep winter after council greenlit the project Tuesday. Read More

Council approves plans for Hope Mission emergency shelter in Girard

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:30:00 +0200

It is hoped a new emergency shelter will be up and running before the worst of winter after council greenlit the project Tuesday. Read More

'There was no oversight': Diabetic engineer in Wainwright train wreck had gaps in medical assessments

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:04:00 +0200

A 2023 train crash near Wainwright was likely caused by health issues in a diabetic engineer, a new investigation from the Transportation Safety Board of Canada has found. Read More

Remembering Dolly Parton: Revisiting the Queen of Country's Edmonton visits

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:41:00 +0200

News of Dolly Parton's death Tuesday has left many Edmontonians in mourning. Read More

Opinion: Systems, not superstars, will take the Edmonton Oilers to the Cup

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:30:00 +0200

Mike Babcock's arrival in Edmonton prompted expected questions: Can he improve the team? Can Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, and Evan Bouchard reach another level? Can the Oilers win this year’s Stanley Cup? All of which are good, reasonable questions. Read More

Dutch elm disease detected in Downtown tree

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:10:00 +0200

The City of Edmonton has confirmed a new case of Dutch elm disease (DED) in a tree in Downtown Edmonton, the 17th case detected since 2024. Read More

Dutch elm disease detected in Downtown Edmonton tree

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:10:00 +0200

The City of Edmonton has confirmed a new case of Dutch elm disease (DED) in a tree in Downtown Edmonton, the 17th case detected since 2024. Read More

Alberta landscaping company hit with $318,000 fine for 2023 worker death in Edmonton

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:12:00 +0200

Under OHS, companies are required to assess hazards and develop policies and procedures that address workplace hazards. They are also required to do everything reasonably possible to eliminate or reduce a hazard and develop procedures that workers follow to ensure the best possible outcome. Read More

Edmonton man robbed at gunpoint after answering sex ad in Sherwood Park: RCMP

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:49:00 +0200

A 36-year-old man is facing charges after a man responding to an online advertisement for sexual services was allegedly robbed at gunpoint inside a Sherwood Park apartment earlier this month. Read More

Edmonton Oilers about to feel some blowback from Mattias Ekholm trade

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:02:00 +0200

The Edmonton Oilers are about to feel some blowback from the Mattias Ekholm trade. Read More

Ontario premier wants Canada to withhold oil exports to the U.S. Here's what that would mean

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200

Alberta's oil is nowhere to be found on Washington's list of tariffed Canadian exports, but Ontario Premier Doug Ford wants Canada to tax the crude or hold it back from the United States. Read More

Edmonton Public Schools ring in new year with First Riders event

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200

School is almost back for Edmonton students, and that means first-time bus riders will be getting ready for their first-ever day at school. Read More

Tuesday's letters: It's good Smith wasn't negotiating for Canada

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200

When diplomacy does not work, hitting a bully back to the solar plexus is the right thing to do. Our prime minister’s declaring a trade war has my support. Canadians cannot allow the U.S.'s continuing attack on our sovereignty. Read More

'Tristan Jarry is a Vezina finalist': Hottest takes about Oilers, Leafs, Habs, Flyers heading into 2026-27 season

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:50:00 +0200

It's that time of year again when hockey fans dream most optimistically about the future success of their favourite team and players, but think the darkest thoughts about those they dislike. Read More

'Babcock flames out': Hottest takes about Oilers, Leafs, Habs, Flyers heading into 2026-27 season

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:50:00 +0200

Cutting off Alberta energy exports 'not viable' in Canada-U.S. trade war: Smith

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:48:00 +0200

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said she's been in contact with her Ontario counterpart, Doug Ford, to talk about how to best weather the incoming storm of tariffs from south of the border. Read More

Sexual assault on 19-year-old woman spawns northern Alberta Facebook group to bolster community safety

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:20:00 +0200

A northern Alberta Facebook group titled Dads Against Demons has been created "out of concern for children", following reports of an alleged sexual assault in Grande Prairie on Aug. 18. Read More

Primary Care Alberta taps national non-profit to help manage obesity epidemic

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0200

The Alberta health agency for primary and preventative care is now partnering with Obesity Canada in order to tackle what many have identified as a growing epidemic of obesity. Read More

2026 Edmonton Fringe Festival breaks multiple post-pandemic records, raises $1.52M for artists

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:44:00 +0200

The 45th Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival has broken multiple post-pandemic records, while raising $1.52 million to go right back to the artists. Read More

'Meaningful, grounded reconciliation': First Peoples' House opens on U of A campus

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:34:00 +0200

For years, the University of Alberta had a space inside the Students' Union Building that was set aside for Indigenous ceremony and reflection. Read More

'From Paul Brandt to Tate McRae': Alberta announces first music commissioner

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:27:00 +0200

In an effort to bolster Alberta's music industry, the province has appointed its first music commissioner. Read More

22-year-old man dead after south Edmonton motorcycle crash: EPS

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:13:00 +0200

For the second time in five days, Edmonton police are investigating a fatal motorcycle collision. Read More

Edmonton exploring fast-tracking drainage overhaul in wake of record rains

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:09:00 +0200

City council is looking at potentially expediting its 20-year overhaul of Edmonton's water infrastructure in the wake of one of the wettest summers on record while Epcor is seeking to balance rates after finding residential users paid more into the system than they used. Read More

Tumbler Ridge school flattened, six months after mass shooting

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:41:00 +0200

Six months after one of Canada’s worst mass school shootings, the most visible symbol of that day is disappearing from Tumbler Ridge.Read More

Edmonton prepares to host Guns N' Roses at Commonwealth Stadium

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:19:00 +0200

'Festival City' turns into 'Paradise City' this week. Read More

Northern Alberta man charged after video driving on walkway was posted online

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:37:00 +0200

Wood Buffalo RCMP have charged a man for violating several traffic safety laws after he allegedly shared a video of himself driving on a walkway along Highway 63. Read More

Glenridding Village creates connections

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:10:00 +0200

Rohit is betting on an urban village in a suburban setting. Read More

'Super encouraging': Top young Oilers goalie expected to play in North America this year, insider reports

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0200

This in from Bob Stauffer of the Oilers, news that top Oilers goalie prospect Samuel Jonsson will be attending Edmonton's rookie camp and playing in North America this year. Read More

Lydia Ko couldn't capture 2013 magic at CPKC Women's Open in Edmonton

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:26:00 +0200

Lydia Ko says she had “more mosquito bites than birdies” on her first trip back to Royal Mayfair since she wrote that amateur glory story here 13 years ago but she;s entitled to an Off week — yeah, pun intended with all the blood-suckers. Read More

Canadian girls answer the bell, provide glimpse of a bright LPGA future

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:39:00 +0200

The CPKC Women’s Open didn’t offer much of anything in the way of drama. Read More

From European soccer to a Ghanaian avocado farm, soccer star returns to Edmonton so he can mentor kids

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200

Tim Adams, founder of Free Play for Kids, had a problem. He needed someone who could take over the organization's soccer program. Read More

Stabbing suspect’s release from prison hours before attack was legally required: CSC

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 22:12:00 +0200

Canada's correctional authorities say they were required by law to release a man who was quickly re-arrested following a double stabbing at an Edmonton Sikh temple. Read More

Prison authorities legally required to release Edmonton gurdwara stabbing suspect: CSC

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 22:12:00 +0200

Canada's correctional authorities say they were required by law to release a man who was quickly re-arrested following a double stabbing at an Edmonton Sikh temple. Read More

An errant headstone sends an Edmonton family down a historical rabbit hole

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 21:20:00 +0200

The remains of Henrietta Macdougall, d. 1932, are buried in Section D, Block 66, Plot 15 of Edmonton's municipal cemetery. That much is certain. Read More

'Don’t love what is happening': Top young goalie likely won't be back with Oilers organization this season, appears to be off to Sweden

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 20:12:00 +0200

This in from Edmonton Oilers commentators, top Oilers prospect expert Bruce Curlock, him talking with Ayden Ganam on Oilers Now, news that Edmonton's top goalie prospect Samuel Jonsson likely won't be playing in the Oilers farm system this season, but will play in his home country, Sweden. Read More

What's the Tragically Hip's best song? The round of 32

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 19:02:00 +0200

For the last three months or so — 96 days to be exact — The Tragically Hip Best Song Bracket has been making its way through the Hip's most popular songs, with the goal of crowning a winner. Read More

How goes the Summer of Stan? Discerning Cult of Hockey readers sound off: 9 Things

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 08:05:00 +0200

Bounce back? Slump forward? Read More

16-year-old Canadian kid answers the bell at CPKC Women's Open

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 03:40:00 +0200

It looks like Miyu Yamashita took the CPKC Women’s Open sponsorship thing a little too seriously. Read More

CPKC Notes: Young Canadian makes statement, Yamashita's swing a 'dream'

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 02:16:00 +0200

Brooke Henderson is the absolute rock star for all of her golf fans like wide-eyed 16-year-old Aphrodite Deng, but through 54 holes of the CPKC Canadian Women’s Open at muggy, buggy Royal Mayfair, maybe Henderson is actually looking up to the teenager now. Read More

Canada's Deng rockets into top 10 in Round 3 of CPKC Women's Open

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 02:16:00 +0200

Charges dropped against Edmonton-area Mounties charged in breach of trust case

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 22:32:00 +0200

Prosecutors have dropped charges against an RCMP sergeant and a former Mountie accused of breach of trust related to an alleged sexual relationship with a woman. Read More

Smith admits U.S. trade demands were 'too painful,' urges caution on retaliatory tariffs and delaying separation vote

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 18:50:00 +0200

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith acknowledged last minute U.S. demands on Canadian trade negotiators would have been "too painful" for Canada to accept — while urging caution around retaliatory tariffs, defending Alberta's decision not to join a boycott on American alcohol and throwing cold water on the idea of delaying a separation vote. Read More

Smith admits U.S. demands were 'too painful,' sounds caution around retaliatory tariffs

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 18:50:00 +0200

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith acknowledged last minute U.S. demands on Canadian negotiators would have been "too painful" for Canada to agree to a new trade deal. Read More

'How did he even get a gun?': Expert says Edmonton gang violence on the rise

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 17:35:00 +0200

Shay, who can't be named due to fear of gang violence, can't stop thinking about the friend she lost on Aug. 16 in a northeast Edmonton shooting. Read More

'How did he even get a gun?': Edmonton gang violence on the rise

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 17:35:00 +0200

Shay, who can't be named due to fear of gang violence, can't stop thinking about the friend she lost on Aug. 16 in a northeast Edmonton shooting. Read More

Indigenous groups "kept in dark" while plans for "deeply concerning" west coast oil pipeline move ahead

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0200

Energy and Minerals Minister and MLA for the Fort McMurray Lac-La-Biche region, Brian Jean, has welcomed support from Explorers and Producers Association of Canada (EPAC) in contributing to the oil production commitments anticipated for the proposed west coast oil pipeline. Read More

Lorne Gunter: Let Canadian consumers decide whether to boycott U.S. booze

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200

Stop being so uptight. Drink your bourbon. Or don’t. That’s up to you. Read More

Saturday's letters: How do seniors who don't drive get health-care cards?

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200

The Alberta government requires Albertans to pay privately for health care if they do not have a valid Alberta Health number. The UCP plan to have citizenship and one's Alberta Health number added to each driver's licence, with the stated goal to have both renewed every five years when the driver's licence is renewed. Read More

Stan Bowman hopes his Blackhawks magic rubs off on Oilers newcomer on defence

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 05:44:00 +0200

In his Chicago days, Edmonton Oilers GM Stan Bowman conjured up some Blackhawks magic by acquiring smaller, smart puck-moving d-men at low cost, then giving them a place to shine on the Hawks blueline. Read More

Fear not a factor for Kiara Romero at the CPKC Women's Open, her first tourney as a pro

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 01:09:00 +0200

Stage fright? Shock and awe? Read More

Public at risk of blood-borne pathogens, injury from Edmonton home business offering ‘esthetic medical services’

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 00:46:00 +0200

The provincial government has issued a warning to anyone who may have received “esthetic medical services” from an Edmonton resident purporting to be a physician with a home-based business. Read More

Chinatown a lion's den for dancing this weekend as Pan-American competition begins

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 00:14:00 +0200

The lion's share of the continent's top lion dancers are duking it out this weekend in Edmonton's Chinatown at the Pan-American Lion Dance Championship. Read More

Pressure? What pressure? Brooke Henderson embracing the Canadian energy

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 23:24:00 +0200

Ask any of the big, strong, ultra-confident hockey players who wilted under the spotlight in places like Edmonton, Toronto and Montreal — the scrutiny and attention can be so overwhelming it leaves you running for the exit. Read More

Mysterious note left behind after hit-and-run, police searching for suspect

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 23:10:00 +0200

Wood Buffalo RCMP are seeking the public's assistance in providing surveillance footage after a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run was seriously damaged. Read More

Is infill development impacting Edmonton property values? Council commissions study to find out

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 22:42:00 +0200

Is infill impacting property values? The short answer is, it's complicated, but one city councillor is determined to get the facts straight. Read More

Council commissions study on impacts of infill on property values

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 22:42:00 +0200

Is infill impacting property values? The short answer is, it's complicated, but one city councillor is determined to get the facts straight. Read More

Federalist referendum advertisers outraise Alberta separatists for first time: Data

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:55:00 +0200

For the first time, federalist advertisers have outraised their separatist rivals over a week-long reporting period, with Alberta's referendum day now less than two months away from the Oct. 19 referendum date. Read More

Edmonton International Fringe Festival announces 2026 holdovers

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:54:00 +0200

The Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival wraps up on Sunday, but the curtain isn't falling on all of the shows. Read More

Hometown horses: Edmonton man brings two contenders to 2026 Canadian Derby

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:49:00 +0200

This year's Canadian Derby will have some local flair. Edmonton-born horse trainer Dave Nicholson has been around racing horses since 1972. Now, he's back in his hometown with two horses ready to hit the track running. Nicholson said winning a race of this magnitude, especially on home turf in Edmonton, would mean a lot to him. Read More

One arrested after double stabbing at Edmonton Sikh temple

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:21:00 +0200

A man is in police custody after two people stabbed at an Edmonton Sikh temple early Friday. Read More

Man arrested in double stabbing at Edmonton Sikh temple was just released from federal prison: police

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:21:00 +0200

The man arrested after a stabbing at a Sikh Temple in Edmonton had moments before been spotted walking in traffic on a major highway and had recently been released from federal prison on assault charges. Read More

Man arrested in double stabbing at Edmonton Sikh temple recently released from federal prison

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:21:00 +0200

A man recently released from federal prison is in police custody after two people were stabbed at an Edmonton Sikh temple early Friday — along with the reported desecration of a holy scripture. Read More

'Alarming time for Sikhs in Alberta': One arrested after double stabbing at Edmonton Sikh temple

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:21:00 +0200

A man is in police custody after two people were stabbed at an Edmonton Sikh temple early Friday — along with the reported desecration of a holy scripture. Read More

Workplace death: Birchcliff Energy Ltd, fined more than $300K for failing to ensure worker's safety

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:04:00 +0200

Birchcliff Energy Ltd. has been fined $312,500 after admitting it failed to ensure the safety of a worker who died on an oil and gas site three years ago. Read More

No further Alberta energy rebates coming amid CRA tax concerns: leaked document

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:33:00 +0200

The Alberta government will not offer a second $100 energy rebate this fall due to concerns that the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) could classify a further payout as taxable income, according to a leaked internal memo. Read More

Further automatic Alberta energy rebates could draw CRA tax concerns: leaked document

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:33:00 +0200

Alberta cabinet ministers were advised not to promise a second $100 energy rebate this fall due to concern the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) could classify further automatic payouts as taxable income, though the government now says future rebates are not off the table. Read More

'This dream home would be a dream come true'

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:04:00 +0200

Cancer has hit way too close to home for the Garcia family but one of Edmonton’s newest lottery homes has put big smiles on their faces. Read More

Can this undrafted right-shot Center crack the Edmonton Oilers bottom six

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:28:00 +0200

We continue our Cult of Hockey summer series of the Edmonton Oilers’ Top prospects entering 2026-27. Read More

'Hard to stay positive': Oilers have reportedly lost faith in Stan Bowman's management. Really?

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:10:00 +0200

This in from The Athletic, that publication's annual poll of fan confidence in the management of each NHL team, with the Oilers management group led by GM Stan Bowman ranking 27th overall, with a grade of D+. Read More

'Hard to stay positive': Oilers fans have reportedly lost faith in Stan Bowman's management. Really?

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:10:00 +0200

Growing Things: Solving the mystery of drooping roses

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200

Q: After reading with interest your column for many years, I have a question that I've not seen about roses. I purchased a dozen winter-hardy rose shrubs a number of years ago for my retaining wall that is the center of a circular driveway. The structure was filled with topsoil, and black cloth is used for weed control. Rock is on the surface. Read More

Alberta's new all-in-one-licence: Nally 'empathetic' to those having issues, aware of long lineups

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200

Registry agencies across Alberta saw a 33 per cent increase in traffic in July 2026 over July 2025. That meant longer lineups. Read More

Thursday's letters: Referendum is the UCP's worst move so far

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200

All the other bad news going on is keeping the worst news on the back burner slowly simmering, which may lead to boiling over. Danielle Smith and the UCP’s referendum is by far the most cowardly and tactless action of the government's leadership thus far. The propaganda, confusion, misleading information, wasted money and pitting others against each other is sometimes truly unbelievable. Talking about it to others may leave you burnt. Read More

Friday's letters: Referendum is the UCP's worst move so far

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200

Edmonton could resume using calcium chloride in snow removal as per proposed 'well maintained city' package

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 01:49:00 +0200

A return to using calcium chloride could be part of an expanded snow and ice removal program proposed for the next four-year budget cycle. Read More

City could resume using Calcium Chloride in snow removal as park proposed "Well Maintained City" package

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 01:49:00 +0200

A return to using calcium chloride could be part of an expanded snow and ice removal program proposed for the next four-year budget cycle. Read More

She The North: Next wave of Canadian golf girls are planting the flag

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:40:00 +0200

She The North. Read More

Man, 21, dead after motorcycle crash in southeast Edmonton

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:24:00 +0200

A man is dead after a motorcycle collided with an SUV in southeast Edmonton on Wednesday evening. Read More

Yamashita sets all-time best pro tourney score at Royal Mayfair to lead CPKC Women's Open after Round 1

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:12:00 +0200

Before she met the media at the Royal Mayfair on Pet Therapy Day Thursday, Japan’s Miyu Yamashita encountered a seven-year-old 132-pound Leonberger, bred as a cross between a St. Bernard and a Landseer Newfoundland. Read More

Four contractors based in Alberta are merging to form a company with a name lifted from The Lord of the Rings

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 23:16:00 +0200

Prairie North Construction Ltd., BTO Contracting Ltd., Eng-Con Holdings Ltd. and Ventura Power and Gas Ltd. will keep their existing trade names through a transition of 12 to 24 months, Scott Hendrickson, vice-president of growth, said, but will be collectively known as Theoden Infrastructure. Read More

'We're looking for big centres': Oilers hockey boss spells out team-building philosophy

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 22:33:00 +0200

This in from Edmonton Oilers GM Stan Bowman from the last OilerPlus mini-documentary on the team's draft day and July 1 activity, Bowman's repeated declarations that he wants to acquire as many big centres as he can get. Read More

Alberta separatism: Two men, two views but Canada is common ground

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 22:15:00 +0200

Two Peace Country men from different walks of life find themselves on the same side of separation, rage-baiting politics, and what they believe is the Alberta government's culpability. Read More

City council reconsiders LRT fare gate pilot ahead of next budget

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 22:02:00 +0200

A previously rejected idea to improve fare compliance on the LRT is getting another run through the turnstile. Read More

Edmonton Marathon appealed times won't be accepted by Boston Marathon

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:50:00 +0200

With the Edmonton Marathon working to adjust the final results of the race, many runners will be wondering if appealed results will push them into the prestigious Boston Marathon's qualifying range. But the Boston event organizers say they won't be making exceptions to their standards. Read More

Opinion: City of Edmonton, developers must treat residents as partners — not pawns

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:30:00 +0200

Returning to Belgravia after a year away, I was struck by how much had changed. Read More

Some Alberta disability benefit recipients still waiting weeks for corrected payments

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:21:00 +0200

Sam Myers was one of the thousands of Albertans who did not receive their full disability benefit payment at the end of July. Read More

'Step in a good direction': Northern Albertan artists combatting vandalism one mural at a time

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:19:00 +0200

Just underneath the North Parson's Gateway overpass in Parson's Creek is a pedestrian pathway that overlooks stormwater ponds and natural greenery. Read More

Opinion: Canadian Derby shows why horse racing still matters to Alberta

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0200

When the gates open at Century Mile on Saturday for the 97th running of the Canadian Derby, attention will be on the horses, jockeys and trainers competing in one of Western Canada’s signature racing events. A sport with deep roots in Alberta will be exactly what it should be: exciting, unpredictable entertainment. Read More

Faulkner: Do you need to disclose defects when selling your home?

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:43:00 +0200

Selling a property in Alberta comes with a legal requirement to disclose certain kinds of defects. Read More

Lorne Gunter: Premier Smith's binding vote talk polarizes separation debate

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200

You should remember that Thomas Lukaszuk didn’t start his Forever Canadian movement to give Albertans a chance to show how they really didn’t want to separate in a provincewide vote. He was trying to give Premier Danielle Smith a black eye. Read More

Human rights tribunal finds former Alexander First Nation chief sexually harassed employee

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200

The former chief of an Edmonton-area First Nation sexually harassed an ex-employee, a tribunal has found. Read More

Edmonton Public Schools bus signups remain similar despite $20 per month price increase

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200

Despite the recent increase in cost, Edmonton school bus registration for the upcoming school year remains essentially unchanged at 17,000, says Edmonton Public Schools. Read More

Thursday's letters: Married women renewing Alberta driver's licences not a security threat

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200

Next year, we will celebrate our 50th anniversary — no gifts please. When my wife renews her driver's licence in a few months, she will have to prove how and when her maiden name changed to her married name. Read More

Edmonton's controversial newcomer loves to fight, hits to hurt, but needs hockey focus, Ira Cooper argues

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:20:00 +0200

If I was writing the Connor Clattenburg prospect report a year ago and suggested that he was going to play five NHL games in the 2025/26 season, I suspect all readers would have shaken their heads. In that respect, the fact that Clattenburg played five games for the Oilers this past season, in his rookie pro season at 20 years old, represents a massive success for the 6’2, 215 pound, 2024 5th round draft pick and his development. Clattenburg scoring his first NHL goal was a cherry on top.

Blackfalds RCMP officer charged in domestic violence case

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 03:43:00 +0200

An off-duty RCMP officer in Blackfalds has been charged with assault, uttering threats, unlawful confinement, and intimidation in connection with allegations of intimate partner violence. Read More

Fringe Review: Ghost Quartet a haunting, immersive night of music

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 01:46:00 +0200

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Fringe Review: Seanchaí a beautiful reflection on storytelling and connection

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 01:11:00 +0200

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Are Edmonton Oilers about to make same old mistake — and lose young centre?

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:47:00 +0200

What do Kyle Brodziak, Andrew Cogliano, Tom Gilbert, Jeff Petry, Justin Schultz, Jordan Eberle, Ryan Strome, Warren Foegele, and Ryan McLeod all have in common? Read More

Fringe Review: Confirmed Bachelor offers hilarity and heart

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:36:00 +0200

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An Alberta August day with no out-of-control wildfires, a rarity not seen in 40 years

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:14:00 +0200

For one brief shining 24 hours, Alberta had not one single wildfire burning in the province. Read More

Gunman in 2022 Edmonton mass shooting pleads guilty to second-degree murder

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 23:45:00 +0200

A gunman who fired 29 rounds at a busy nightclub four years ago has admitted to second-degree murder, giving himself a chance — but no guarantee — of being released from prison earlier. Read More

Teen charged in fatal shooting of 16-year-old in northeast Edmonton

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 23:41:00 +0200

A 16-year-old boy has been charged in Edmonton's latest homicide. Read More

City and federal government announce new affordable housing grant to preserve older buildings

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 23:39:00 +0200

A new joint effort between the City of Edmonton and federal government aims to both restore aging buildings and provide safe, affordable housing in them. Read More

Edmonton Elks hit halfway mark in full control of CFL West Division

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 23:17:00 +0200

Halfway to the finish line of the Canadian Football League season and the West Division is the Edmonton Elks' to lose. Read More

Fringe Review: Powerhouse vocalists elevate concept of 35MM

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 23:15:00 +0200

35MM: A Musical Exhibition Read More

Edmonton man charged after oil and gas plant break and enter

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 23:13:00 +0200

An Edmonton man is facing charges after an oil and gas plant northeast of the city was broken into. Read More

LPGA veteran Nelly Korda found golf despite family's tennis background

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:46:00 +0200

Nelly Korda grew up in a tennis household with Prague-born dad Petr winning the ’98 Australian Open, finishing second in the French and once being the No. 2 ranked player in the world but the best female golfer on the planet always felt more at home hitting white Titleists than those yellow Dunlop or Wilson balls. Read More

Northern Alberta woman charged in alleged $800,000 Heritage Society fraud case

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:38:00 +0200

The Wood Buffalo RCMP has charged an individual for allegedly defrauding the Fort McMurray Heritage Society of more than $800,000. Read More

Pride groups clash over Edmonton police presence at festival

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:19:00 +0200

Edmonton's Pride Festival is once again embroiled in controversy over its relationship with police. Read More

Brooke and Brittany Henderson sister act comes to bittersweet end

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:52:00 +0200

It is universally acknowledged that golf is a game of opposites. Read More

Fringe Review: Walrus uses deft storytelling to engage audience

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:44:00 +0200

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You'll never guess where Matt Savoie ranks on list of world's best young players

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:36:00 +0200

You will never guess where Edmonton Oilers forward Matt Savoie, 22, ranks on The Athletic's list of the world's best U-23 players. Read More

You'll never guess where Matt Savoie ranks on list of world's best young players?

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:36:00 +0200

You will never guess where Edmonton Oilers forward Matt Savoie, 22, ranks on The Athletic's list of the world's best U-23 players. Read More

Opinion: Edmonton's CPKC Open all about world-class golf — and children's cardiac care

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0200

People often ask me why Edmonton needs a new stand-alone children's hospital. The answer usually surprises them. It's not because the Stollery Children's Hospital isn't working. It's because it is. Read More

Alberta Voices: 'Try visiting America': Journal readers' thoughts on separatism for Aug. 19

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:22:00 +0200

Fringe Review: GERALD wants to study humanity through clowning

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:40:00 +0200

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Fringe Review: Rodgers and Hammerstein's ROBOCOP: The Musical the perfect pop culture mashup

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:24:00 +0200

Rodgers and Hammerstein's ROBOCOP: The Musical Read More

Lorne Gunter: Taxes an oversized part of Canadian families' affordability crisis

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200

In 2010, just 15 years ago, the average Canadian family paid $28,878 in taxes to all three levels of government. According to the Fraser Institute, last year the average family paid $50,721. Read More

Alberta judge renews calls for involuntary treatment for youth after a 15-year-old boy died of an opioid overdose

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200

The judge who led the public inquiry into the death of a 15-year-old boy who died of an opioid overdose is recommending the government bring its involuntary treatment legislation into force for youth as soon as possible. Read More

Wednesday's letters: No problems getting energy rebate

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200

My spouse and I are both seniors. We followed the instructions laid out to receive the rebate and within five days it was deposited in our accounts. Read More

Can this Finnish-born prospect crack the Edmonton Oilers lineup as a depth scoring forward?

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 08:05:00 +0200

We continue our Cult of Hockey summer series of the Edmonton Oilers’ Top prospects entering 2026-27. Read More

Can this Finnish-born prospect crack the Edmonton Oilers lineup as a depth scoring forward

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 08:05:00 +0200

We continue our Cult of Hockey summer series of the Edmonton Oilers’ Top prospects entering 2026-27. Read More

Fringe Review: Jesus, Mary and Jo nearly pulls off a miracle

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:39:00 +0200

Fringe Review: Shakespeare’s Judgement Day tries to tackle too much

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:31:00 +0200

Fringe Review: Keep calm and sip on at Chamomile and the End of the World

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:25:00 +0200

Fringe Review: Vaping Gay a ridiculous, hilarious spin on Breaking Bad

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:20:00 +0200

Fringe Review: Tony Wrestles a Stranger but also eats hot dogs and explores masculinity

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:13:00 +0200

Fringe Review: The Real Black Swann is a beautiful tribute to a forgotten pioneer

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:05:00 +0200

The Real Black Swann: Confessions of America's First Black Drag Queen Read More

Fringe Review: You won't find any miracles at God! The One Man Show

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 06:53:00 +0200

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Fringe Review: White As Snow is powerful and insightful tale of overcoming racial injustice

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 06:42:00 +0200

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Fringe Review: Good Old Days a requiem for a roommate relationship

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 06:34:00 +0200

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LPGA card an incentive for young Canadian up-and-comer Anna Huang

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:52:00 +0200

Vancouver-born teenager Anna Huang has won four times on the Ladies European Tour, her latest over one of the best players in the world, Charley Hull, but she may still have to go to the Q school to get her rights to play on the LPGA Tour. Read More

Fringe Review: Oversharer a comedic journey through ADHD diagnosis

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 01:01:00 +0200

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Fringe Review: Maiden Voyage a journey worth taking

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:56:00 +0200

Fringe Review: FlyBoy takes flight, but doesn't soar

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:47:00 +0200

Fringe Review: The Human Cat Experience is a hilarious stoner adventure

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:44:00 +0200

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Fringe Review: Timothy Felton’s Softie takes stand up to a unnervingly pleasant place

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:37:00 +0200

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Fringe Review: Shrute and Tungsta offer strange laughs but light premise

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:33:00 +0200

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Vacant west Edmonton motel damaged in Monday night fire

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:18:00 +0200

Part of a vacant motel in west Edmonton was damaged by a fire Monday night that has since been put out. Read More

Canadian police chiefs: Bill C-22's good — but encryption's a sticking point

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:05:00 +0200

Canadian law enforcement leaders are worried Bill C-22 has been defanged, and civil-rights advocates say it has gone too far, but the federal government’s bid for “lawful access” to Canadians’ data for crime-solving got a big thumbs-up from the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police on Tuesday. Read More

Fringe Review: Fear Fables delivers something delightfully horrifying to the Fringe

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:01:00 +0200

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Fringe review: gore (i want to disappear) is an exceptional retelling of a Greek classic

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:44:00 +0200

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Downtown firehall to get retrofit as part of city's carbon budget

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:40:00 +0200

Upgrades to a four-decade old fire station in Edmonton's Downtown are going forward after council approved a transfer of funds to cover the costs. Read More

13 years later, Edmonton still a special place for Hall of Famer Lydia Ko

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:29:00 +0200

Was it just yesterday, or a million years ago, that Lydia Ko rolled into Edmonton as a 16-year old amateur and shocked the golf world? Read More

Fringe Review: A Woman's Guide to Romance Novels a sexy, silly time

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:22:00 +0200

Fringe Review: A legendary Persian poet gets a contemporary update in Shams by Rumi

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:19:00 +0200

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Fringe Review: Tita Jokes an inviting cultural delight in terrific song and jokes

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:09:00 +0200

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Keyano College reports nearly 800k in student awards, announces new $50,000 endowment for female students

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:56:00 +0200

According to a recent Annual Award Impact Report, Keyano College distributed a total of $783,039 to 453 students in the 2025-2026 year alone; and that number may be increasing, thanks to new funding from industry partners. Read More

Fringe Review: Marvel be damned in Norse legend-accurate Thor’s a Dick

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:55:00 +0200

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Fringe Review: Onwards! a breezy dip into our existential dread

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:49:00 +0200

Onwards! Read More

Fringe Review: The Shape of Seamen rides a tide of laughter

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:25:00 +0200

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'A day of rebirth': Demolition of Tumbler Ridge Secondary School officially begins six months after tragedy

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:17:00 +0200

Six months after Jesse Van Rootselaar killed their mother and brother and then headed over to Tumbler Ridge Secondary School to kill another six people and injure 27, the school is being demolished. Read More

United Way's Stuff a Bus returns to fill student book bags

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:13:00 +0200

The City of Edmonton, Staples, and Alberta's United Way are once again joining forces to fill the backpacks of in-need students with the return of the Stuff a Bus for Schools program. Read More

Fringe Review: Unsex Me Here @LadyM is undone by hamfisted commentary and bad technical direction

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:45:00 +0200

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'Next to nothing': Edmonton Oilers take beating in prospect pool ranking, but one key point omitted

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:34:00 +0200

This in from The Athletic's Corey Pronman, his ranking of NHL prospect pools, with the Oilers ranking 31 out of 32 NHL teams. Read More

Opinion: Michel Band descendants seek to rebuild a Nation

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:30:00 +0200

Between Aug. 20-23, thousands of people will gather at Fort Carlton Provincial Historic Park in Saskatchewan to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Treaty 6, the very place where First Nations leaders and the Crown first entered into one of Canada's most significant treaties in 1876. Read More

Fringe Review: In My Father's Voice a loving remembrance

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:26:00 +0200

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Embark says parents are digging deeper for tuition while doubting a degree will still be worth much by the time their kids need one

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:16:00 +0200

Almost 60 per cent of Canadians expect to save more for a child’s post-secondary education because of artificial intelligence, according to a survey by Embark Student Corp., while just six per cent think they will need to save less. Read More

Flooding forces Telus World of Science to delay reopening to 2027

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:03:00 +0200

Edmonton's wet, calamitous summer continues to wreak havoc at the Telus World of Science. Read More

Fringe Review: What the hell was that!? is a musical examination of the soul

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:57:00 +0200

What the Hell Was That!? Read More

Family identifies 16-year-old killed in alleged shooting in northeast Edmonton as Jazmin Dhesi

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:57:00 +0200

The 16-year-old girl killed in an alleged shooting early Sunday morning in northeast Edmonton has been confirmed by family as Jazmin Dhesi. Read More

Fringe Review: Murder Plot is Agatha Christie by way of Monty Python

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:52:00 +0200

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Fringe review: The funnybone is hard to hit in Greg's Anatomy

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:47:00 +0200

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Fringe Review: The hilarious antics of Anesti Danelis: Artificially Intelligent

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:27:00 +0200

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Fringe Review: Orange you glad to be in Miami? Nope.

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:20:00 +0200

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Fringe Review: The Butter Chicken Odyssey absolutely slays

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:15:00 +0200

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Fringe Review: Battle-worn musical theatre ensemble succeeds by trying really, really hard

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:14:00 +0200

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Fringe Review: A unsubtle message in Colonial Circus – History, Clown Style

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:08:00 +0200

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Every Journal review from the 2026 Edmonton Fringe

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:01:00 +0200

The Edmonton Journal's experienced team of reviewers is hitting the Fringe grounds and beyond to give you a taste of what to expect at this year's festival. Read More

Why all the controversy over the Edmonton Marathon distance this year?

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:58:00 +0200

With Athletics Canada and the Edmonton Marathon standing by their race measurements, runners will now have no choice but to sit with their finishes. But what does this actually mean for participants besides extra minutes added to their run times? Read More

Alberta Voices: 'A less polarized Alberta' — Journal readers thoughts on separation for Aug. 18

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0200

Lorne Gunter: Time for the UCP to cut Alberta's gas tax already

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200

Over the weekend, the UCP government once again defended the huge flop that is their energy rebate, the $100 cheques and e-transfers they claim to be giving to every provincial resident in place of lower prices on gasoline and diesel at the pumps. Read More

Keith Gerein: Not your father's Hope Mission — how Edmonton's big shelter agency is shifting gears, and locations

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200

Reputations can be either deserved, deceiving or something in between, but once they are established, they can be very difficult to shed. Read More

Crude is cheaper than it was in the spring, but diesel is not, forcing farms and drivers to pay the difference.

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200

Alberta farms are paying more for diesel than they were in June and so is anyone in the province filling a diesel vehicle, as almost nothing is getting through the Strait of Hormuz. Read More

Tuesday's letters: Alberta government sides with Trump

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200

Danielle Smith says she believes in Canada, but her government’s actions tell a different story. Alberta is weakening Canada’s bargaining power while strengthening the position of the U.S. government. Read More

High-scoring Oilers newcomer has chance to close gap, as Edmonton lags behind major rival in developing top forwards

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:38:00 +0200

The Edmonton Oilers have had little luck and even worse ability in drafting and developing skilled Top 6 forwards during the McDavid/Draisaitl era. Read More

Edmonton Marathon says course measured correctly — some runners say no

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 01:24:00 +0200

The Edmonton Marathon and Athletics Canada are standing by their course measurements, despite participants saying their GPS trackers recorded a longer run. Read More

Fringe Review A Sexy Pigeon Show just what it sounds like

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 01:00:00 +0200

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Fringe review: Andrea House goes deep with 650 Light Years Away

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:35:00 +0200

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'We want nothing to do with separatism': Thomas Lukaszuk drives anti-separatist Unity Bus across Alberta

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:14:00 +0200

Lawn signs are sprouting across front porches in the province as the Forever Canadian Unity Bus makes its way through municipalities in Alberta. Read More

'Wet everywhere': Golf course crews scrambling to prepare for CPKC Women’s Open after record Edmonton rainfalls

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:05:00 +0200

Most times, a golf course superintendent spends his or her time in Edmonton worrying about what’s going on with the ground, but for the Royal Mayfair’s Wade Peckham, he’s spent months looking up at the angry sky. Read More

Alberta again not committing to gas tax cut following Poilievre appeal for federal fuel break

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 23:49:00 +0200

For a second time, Alberta's government won't commit to removing its fuel tax amid continued high pump prices and following an appeal from federal Official Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre for the federal government to do the same ahead of the scheduled return of its fuel tax next month. Read More

Fringe Review: Sadec 1965 well worth your time

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 23:45:00 +0200

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Fringe Review: The Taint Brothers riotous send-up of male stereotypes, stigma

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 23:28:00 +0200

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At 150 years young, signatories say Treaty 6 is more important to Canada than ever

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 22:32:00 +0200

Representatives of the Confederacy of Treaty 6 First Nations, the City of Edmonton, Edmonton Police Service, the federal government, the lieutenant-governor and the Alberta NDP were present at City Hall to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the signing of Treaty 6. Read More

Fringe Review: Featuring Loretta a rollicking good time

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 22:02:00 +0200

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Fringe Review: Hilarious and harrowing, Short King a healer for all ages

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:49:00 +0200

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'Get your asses out and vote': Former mayor Mandel voices support for a united Canada

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:14:00 +0200

In the late 1890s, Stephen Mandel's grandparents escaped the pogroms of imperial Russia. Anti-semitism had reached new, manic levels during the reign of Emperor Nicholas II, and Mandel's ancestors came to Canada hoping for a more accepting place. Read More

Fringe Review: Things That Go Bump a gentle dip into the spirit world

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:03:00 +0200

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Alberta measles cases drop to zero, but doctor warns of outbreak risk

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:57:00 +0200

It's been over two months since Alberta recorded a measles case, but an Edmonton doctor warns the province is not in the clear yet. Read More

Fringe Review: Parenthood: It's a Mutha explores the ups and downs of raising kids

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:53:00 +0200

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Fringe Review: Boys' Club shows promise

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:51:00 +0200

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Fringe Review: The Merkin Sisters: Backcombed is hilariously weird

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:45:00 +0200

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Fringe review: The Flail tackles addiction and homelessness with heart and humour

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:36:00 +0200

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Fringe Review: Chris Gibbs outsmarts the master sleuth himself in Not Quite Sherlock

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:10:00 +0200

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Opinion: Albertans targeted by hate should know someone will listen

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0200

Alberta has spent the past few weeks debating hate, racism and free expression. Taken together, three recent events raise an important question: When does hate matter enough for us to take it seriously? Read More

'Babcock taught me a ton': Veteran player likes coach's chances with Edmonton Oilers

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:34:00 +0200

This in from long-time NHL d-man Brendan Smith, his careful praise for new Edmonton Oilers coach Mike Babcock. Read More

'A whole different thing': Veteran of Babcock's Detroit years likes coach's chances in Edmonton

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:34:00 +0200

This in from long-time NHL d-man Brendan Smith, his careful praise for new Edmonton Oilers coach Mike Babcock. Read More

Woman arrested after egg throwing incident at Edmonton Marathon

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:20:00 +0200

Sunday's Edmonton Marathon saw new course records in both men's and women's races, thousands of new participants — and at least one police investigation involving a disgruntled onlooker wielding poultry products. Read More

Fringe review: Houdini amazes and entertains

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:37:00 +0200

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Fringe review: ParaNorma PI turns sacriligious into sex-o-licious

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:19:00 +0200

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Fringe review: Circumscribed is a hilariously cutting tale of religious ritual

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:09:00 +0200

Circumscribed: A True Tall Tale of One Father, Two Sons, and Thousands of Foreskins Read More

Fringe Review: The Prophet will make you believe … or else?

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:22:00 +0200

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Man, 33, killed in hit-and-run with UTV, in northern Alberta: RCMP

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:54:00 +0200

A 33-year-old man is dead after a hit-and-run involving a utility terrain vehicle (UTV) early Saturday morning in Calling Lake. Read More

Girl, 16, dies Sunday in north Edmonton after reports of shooting

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:23:00 +0200

A 16-year-old girl died on scene in north Edmonton after police responded to reports of a shooting just before 7 a.m. Sunday. Read More

'Putting Edmonton on the map': Bare Knuckle Ice Wars' next River Cree card to broadcast on ESPN

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:05:00 +0200

Boxing's mecca is Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. The greatest racquet tournament of them all is held annually at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet club in London's Wimbledon neighbourhood. Read More

Fringe Review: Being Norwegian a sublime study of characters seeking connection

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200

Being Norwegian Read More

A pub night in Evansburg: The case for Alberta independence and nostalgia for our small-town watering holes

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200

They call her "Lady Di." Read More

Fringe Review: Pork & Beans: Attorneys at Law funny but lacking polish

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 07:05:00 +0200

Pork & Beans: Attorneys at Law Read More

Fringe Review: "World Peace": The 2026 Miss Canada Pageant a passionate, progressive exploration of true empowerment

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 06:46:00 +0200

"World Peace": The 2026 Miss Canada Pageant Read More

Fringe Review: Randy & Elizabeth a masterful homage to pro wrestling's most iconic couple

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 06:42:00 +0200

Randy & Elizabeth: A Savage Love StoryRead More

Fringe Review: Cinematic Stop Kiss an authentic queer delight

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 06:41:00 +0200

Stop Kiss Read More

Fringe review: Jeff Leard tackles evil corporate swine in False Profits

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 06:02:00 +0200

False Profits Read More

Fringe reviews: The Last 1.5 Librarians North of Lethbridge keep the faith alive

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 05:59:00 +0200

The Last 1.5 Librarians North of Lethbridge Read More

Fringe Review: 12 Angry Puppets is a masterful comedic performance

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 05:47:00 +0200

12 Angry Puppets Read More

Fringe Review: Gnomon's Land a wordless, whimsical journey through life

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 05:44:00 +0200

Gnomon’s Land Read More

Fringe Review: Jordan Rooks pulls of some great tricks as A MAGICIAN

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 05:31:00 +0200

A MAGICIAN Read More

Fringe Review: Cavalleria rusticana brings big opera feels to the small stage

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 05:27:00 +0200

Cavalleria rusticana Read More

Fringe Review: The Adventures of Robin Hood swings into action

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 05:17:00 +0200

The Adventures of Robin Hood Read More

Fringe Review: Witch With Her Skirt On Fire a charming series of witchy tales

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 05:03:00 +0200

Witch With Her Skirt On Fire Read More

Fringe Review: A Hollywood Horror Story is a sinfully captivating tale of a forgotten legend

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 04:58:00 +0200

A Hollywood Horror Story Read More

Fringe Review: Brutal American history comes alive in bio about Tupac’s Black Panther mom, Afeni

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 04:52:00 +0200

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Fringe Review: Paul Strickland's Bloody Fairy Tales are stories worth hearing

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 04:44:00 +0200

Bloody Fairy Tales: Paul Strickland Read More

'Danger surrounding this Oilers team': Hockey's biggest publication senses doom for Edmonton

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 01:45:00 +0200

The Hockey News, the hockey world's most venerable and well known publication, senses doom for the Edmonton Oilers in 2026-27, ranking them 20th overall out of 32 NHL teams. Read More

Edmonton Marathon: Course records broken for both men's and women's races

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 21:18:00 +0200

It was a landmark year on multiple fronts at the 35th Servus Edmonton Marathon, with course records set in both men's and women's races, and participation also reaching new heights. Read More

Fringe Review: Making HR conversations great again with The Review by Martin Dockery

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:45:00 +0200

The Review by Martin Dockery Read More

Fringe Review: Hereafter digs into the afterlife

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:31:00 +0200

Hereafter Read More

Supports for victims of abuse at segregated federal hospitals coming to Edmonton

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200

In-person support sessions for claimants in a $1 billion Canada-wide class action settlement are coming to Edmonton this week. Read More

How to grade the summer of work by Edmonton Oilers G.M. Stan Bowman: 9 Things

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 08:05:00 +0200

Bounce back? Or slump, going forward? Read More

Edmonton Elks dominate Toronto Argonauts in 42-12 win at Commonwealth Stadium

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 00:20:00 +0200

The Edmonton Elks found their way back into the win column in dominant fashion Saturday, mounting an 18-point fourth-quarter offensive surge to post a 42-12 win over the visiting Toronto Argonauts at Commonwealth Stadium. Read More

Fringe Review: Take a nerdy trip through macabre mind control in CULTS

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 21:31:00 +0200

CULTS Read More

Fringe review: The Sad Saga of the Edmonton Interurban Railway blows a mournful toot

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 21:21:00 +0200

The Sad Saga of the Edmonton Interurban Railway Read More

Fringe Review: Check out Andrew Silverwood: Love Thy Neighbour if you love standup

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 21:08:00 +0200

Andrew Silverwood: Love Thy Neighbour Read More

Fringe Review: Fetch plays the long game and misses the mark

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:56:00 +0200

Fetch Read More

Fringe Review: Lumber is a cut above

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:50:00 +0200

Lumber Read More

Fringe Review: Perfectly raunchy singer Shirley Gnome a must-see

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:49:00 +0200

Shirley Gnome: Kiss & Yell Read More

Fringe review: Alex and Michael and Hannah tackles the subject of polyamory

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:37:00 +0200

Alex and Michael and Hannah Read More

Servus Edmonton Marathon: Navigating Downtown road closures, traffic delays

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:20:00 +0200

Thousands of athletes and fans are expected to flood the streets of Downtown Edmonton for the 35th edition of the Servus Edmonton Marathon Sunday, resulting in multiple road closures and changes to city transit. Read More

Lorne Gunter: B.C. land transfers to First Nations pose problems for the rest of Canada

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200

The British Columbia government is set to give Hatley Castle, the home of former B.C. premier James Dunsmuir, to the Songhees First Nation as part of B.C.’s aggressive land-claims process. Read More

Saturday's letters: Alberta rebate red tape shuts seniors out

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200

My wife and I are in our 80s, both of us born in Alberta, and have lived here all our lives. I have a valid driver’s licence and my wife didn’t renew hers recently. Applying for the rebate requires a valid driver’s licence or an Alberta ID and both individuals must apply individually. Read More

Has embarrassment of riches led Edmonton Oilers to fritter away centre depth?

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:35:00 +0200

When you have Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins on your team for more than a decade perhaps it's normal to feel you're set at the centre position. Read More

Edmonton Oilers have traded away centre depth. Will newcomer right the ship?

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:35:00 +0200

When you have Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins on your team for more than a decade perhaps it's normal to feel you're set at the centre position. Read More

Edmonton Oilers have traded away centre depth. Will newcomer help set things right?

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:35:00 +0200

When you have Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins on your team for more than a decade perhaps it's normal to feel you're set at the centre position. Read More

Fringe Review: Muttnik full of heart, humour in this dog's tale of adventure

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 02:19:00 +0200

Muttnik Read More

Fringe Review: Ron Pearson proves that he is Lucky

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:52:00 +0200

Lucky Read More

Fringe Review: In My Room looks to uplift, bring laughs

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:33:00 +0200

In My Room Read More

Tax vacant properties as pending businesses, urges Alberta Avenue Business Improvement Area

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:12:00 +0200

City council and its Business Improvement Area (BIA) partners are back at the drawing board after a rash of regulatory changes made by the Municipal Affairs Minstry did not include an option to charge the city's BIA tax to property owners. Read More

Fringe Review: QUEENS OF ROMANCE proves there can be anger in love

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:05:00 +0200

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Province eyes red seal for commercial drivers – level up industry training and standards

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:04:00 +0200

Alberta's new commercial driver training program drives into place in June of 2027. Read More

Fringe review: Jon Bennett Plays with Men is a wild ride

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:01:00 +0200

Jon Bennett Playing with Men Read More

Fringe review: Jon Bennett: Playing with Men is a wild ride

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:01:00 +0200

Jon Bennett: Playing with Men Read More

Fringe review: Jon Bennett Playing with Men is a wild ride

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:01:00 +0200

Jon Bennett: Playing with Men Read More

Stollery Children's Hospital opens new $18.65-million surgery clinic

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 23:42:00 +0200

The Stollery Children's Hospital will be opening a new pediatric surgery clinic at the Kaye Edmonton Clinic. On Friday, the hospital hosted an event ringing in the completion of $18.65-million space. Read More

1.2M out of 3.4M eligible Albertans have signed up for energy rebate

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 23:41:00 +0200

The Alberta government says around 1.2 million out of nearly 3.4 million eligible Albertans have so far been enrolled for its $100 energy rebate as of Friday, nearly two months after the program was first announced and amid concerns over privacy and apparent unwillingness to navigate the rebate’s application portal. Read More

'Really extreme situation': Edmonton's wettest summer on record raises questions around erosion

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 23:34:00 +0200

More than 26 years ago, the top of a riverbank in Riverbend came sliding down into the valley below, taking one home with it, and leaving two others hanging precariously over the edge. Those two were later demolished. Read More

Oilers notebook: Connor Ingram still out of work, Jeff Skinner goes to Europe

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 23:22:00 +0200

So we’re a month away from NHL training camps opening and free-agent goalie Connor Ingram is still out of work, looking for a lifeline, even though his numbers last season here were better than the league average. Read More

Opinion: How governments — and parents — can get young people working

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 23:14:00 +0200

The Carney government is spending $1.5 billion to get young Canadians job ready, with wage subsidies, skilled trades training, and a push into Canadian AI. It couldn't come at a more urgent moment. Read More

Elections Alberta assures public their voter registration tool is secure amid misinformation speculating

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 22:58:00 +0200

Elections Alberta is assuring the public their online voter registration tool is safe and secure despite misinformation circulating on social media. Read More

Suspect charged in violent break and enter in downtown Fort McMurray

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 22:53:00 +0200

A man has been charged following a violent break and enter that happened early Thursday morning. Read More

Fringe review: Darrin Hagen does it again with the delightful Go West, Young Man

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:36:00 +0200

Go West, Young Man Read More

Fringe Review: The Game of Bluff deals a winning hand

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:34:00 +0200

The Game of Bluff Read More

Fringe Review: A Hellmark Christmas Musical has the hallmarks of a fantastic Fringe show

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:29:00 +0200

A Hellmark Christmas Musical Read More

Alberta postpones school flag rules as draft regulations outlines which flags can fly and for how long

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:22:00 +0200

The Alberta government is postponing the implementation of several new rules including one that would limit which flags can be displayed in schools as draft regulations reveal which flags would be permitted on school property — and how long certain flags could be displayed. Read More

Vandals snatch signage off side of Edmonton Law Courts building

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:08:00 +0200

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Alberta, Saskatchewan organized crime units seize nearly $250K in drugs, guns

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:34:00 +0200

Three people from Alberta and one person from Saskatchewan face a combined 48 charges after a joint investigation between Alberta and Saskatchewan organized crime units resulted in the seizure of nearly $250,000 worth of drugs and guns. Read More

Opinion: U of A must end all its Nazi-linked endowments

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0200

The University of Alberta now has a clear path to end the institutional honours it continues to bestow on members of the Waffen-SS. Read More

Alberta Voices: 'Squeaky wheel gets the grease' — Journal readers' thoughts on separatism

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:04:00 +0200

Warrant issued for Fort McMurray man allegedly involved in aggravated assault

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:03:00 +0200

Wood Buffalo RCMP have issued an arrest warrant for a man suspected of being involved in an aggravated assault that took place in Fort McMurray in September 2025. Read More

Knack appoints new chief of staff

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:55:00 +0200

Mayor Andrew Knack has a new chief of staff. Read More

Edmonton mayor Andrew Knack appoints new chief of staff

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:55:00 +0200

Mayor Andrew Knack has a new chief of staff. Read More

Fringe Review: Erika MacDonald turns tea into an absurdist metaphor

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:44:00 +0200

Erika MacDonald: Tea Time Read More

First Nation defeats legal challenge from Kevin O'Leary-backed data centre

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:33:00 +0200

An Alberta judge has shot down celebrity investor Kevin O'Leary's bid to throw out a legal challenge from a First Nation disputing the issuance of water permits for a massive data centre near Grande Prairie. Read More

Certified sustainable: 4 communities designed to make the mark

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0200

In a Canadian first, four Edmonton-area communities have been enrolled to be Built Green certified. Read More

Fringe Review: Beach to the Future is pure Fringe fun

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:54:00 +0200

Beach to the Future: The Accidental Beach End Game Read More

Ugly Oilers miss will now play with the Swiss

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:17:00 +0200

This in from EHC Biel-Bienne of the top Swiss league, news that the team has signed former Edmonton Oilers forward Jeff Skinner for the season. Read More

Ugly Edmonton Oilers miss will now play with the Swiss

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:17:00 +0200

This in from EHC Biel-Bienne of the top Swiss league, news that the team has signed former Edmonton Oilers forward Jeff Skinner for the season. Read More

Fringe Review: The First Vampire a funny look at the creators of the blood sucking story

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:17:00 +0200

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Lorne Gunter: Danielle Smith's AI plans need more detail for Albertans

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200

Tuesday Premier Smith called on Alberta to build “digital pipelines,” not just oil pipelines, and “digital refineries.” Read More

Israel protest at Heritage Festival constitutionally protected, says the city

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200

An anti-Israel protest on the final day of the Heritage Festival could not have been prevented. That's the word from the City of Edmonton. Read More

Growing Things: Getting your planting containers ready for fall

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200

It’s that time of year when I get many questions about what to do with containers in the fall, from ‘should I keep the potting soil’ to ‘how can I overwinter my plants in pots?’ I know that we have talked about this in the past, but it has been a few years now, and it is time to revisit this topic based on the number of emails I have received in the past week. Read More

Alberta court dropping term 'Gladue report' for Indigenous offenders over concerns from family

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200

Pre-sentence reports for Indigenous offenders will soon have a new name in at least one Alberta court, over concerns the current term stigmatizes people with a common surname. Read More

Friday's letters: Don't bail out UCP by working the referendum

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200

Elections Alberta is tasked by the UCP with trying to recruit 60,000 workers to pull off a paper marathon, hand-counting millions of ballots within a rigid 48-hour deadline. Nothing screams "streamlined democracy" quite like requiring a small city's worth of paid staff for a single referendum. Read More

Can this former top Edmonton Oilers prospect shake the injury bug and realize his full potential,

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 08:05:00 +0200

We continue our Cult of Hockey summer series of the Edmonton Oilers’ Top prospects entering 2026-27. Read More

Federal crime czar rolls out ‘lawful access’ Bill C-22 for Edmonton leaders

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:11:00 +0200

While the answer to, “Where was the suspect when the crime was committed?” could be answered simply with information digital providers already track for their own monetization purposes, getting “lawful access” to that information to put criminals behind bars can be maddeningly convoluted while the victim count climbs. Read More

'You have to be willing to start over': Addiction survivor talks about her recovery thanks to Hope Mission

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:00:00 +0200

It's been a long and difficult road, but Ashley Weese knows her best days are ahead of her. Read More

Servus Edmonton Marathon celebrates its 35th anniversary

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:52:00 +0200

This year's Edmonton Marathon is one for the books as the event celebrates its 35th year of existence and an all-time high amount of participants. Read More

Is it time to start worrying about the Edmonton Elks?

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:20:00 +0200

Let's face it, starting out the season 6-1 is more than Edmonton Elks fans could even hope for. Read More

Motorcyclist, 69, dies in collision with pickup truck west of Edmonton: RCMP

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:06:00 +0200

A 69-year-old man from Edmonton is dead after an early morning collision between a motorcycle and pickup truck in Parkland County, say Alberta RCMP. Read More

Stantec sees record amount of work on the year, including Meta data centre contract

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:51:00 +0200

Stantec Inc. says it is heading into the second half of the year with a record amount of work under contract, built on water systems, hospitals and a growing book of data centre projects. Read More

'Outstanding': Big hockey brain drives Edmonton Oilers prospect to new height

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:43:00 +0200

Cult of Hockey prospect series 2026: #15, Damien Carfagna Read More

'Outstanding': Big hockey brain drives Edmonton Oilers newcomer to new height

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:43:00 +0200

It's impressive how much more reliable Damien Carfagna was than other d-men on the Bakersfield Condors last year, at least if you put any weight on goals plus-minus. Read More

Opinion: Alberta's Care-First insurance savings don't add up

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:30:00 +0200

In 2027, Alberta’s automobile insurance will undergo the most significant change in its century-old existence — from the current system to no-fault. Yet neither the government or the insurance industry has made a serious attempt to inform drivers about what a no-fault system is, nor how it will differ from the current system. Read More

Preston Manning to co-host virtual assembly ahead of Alberta's October referendum

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:43:00 +0200

Retired politician Preston Manning, along with former B.C. Premier Gordon Campbell, together are set to host a two-day virtual assembly next month they say will address issues arising from Alberta's October referendum, including options for separation and next steps in the event of a vote to remain in Canada. Read More

Opinion: Don't turn Edmonton Heritage Festival into a proxy battlefield

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0200

To Edmonton's Heritage Festival Association and city council: Read More

Crip Trip filmmakers manage banter, bickering on the road

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:44:00 +0200

When filmmakers Frederick Kroetsch and Daniel Ennett get together, there’s going to be a certain amount of conflict. Read More

Desrochers Grove designed with a classic esthetic

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:37:00 +0200

Nestled in Heritage Valley, Desrochers Grove is one of Edmonton’s newest neighbourhoods. Read More

Wide load trailer with 448 wheels moving between Edmonton and Fort Saskatchewan

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:28:00 +0200

Edmonton drivers travelling between Edmonton and Fort Saskatchewan are in for traffic delays as a large, slow-moving load began moving through the area Wednesday. Read More

Edmonton book crawl connects readers with local indie bookstores

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:15:00 +0200

Inspiration for an event struck local author Kylie Doyle via a meme. Read More

Country music star Luke Combs will perform in Edmonton in 2027 — how to get tickets

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:36:00 +0200

Country music superstar Luke Combs is coming back to Edmonton. Read More

Country music star Luke Combs will perform in Edmonton in 2027

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:36:00 +0200

Country music superstar Luke Combs is coming back to Edmonton. Read More

Nathan Landry found guilty of second-degree murder of Grande Prairie man in judge-alone trial

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:08:00 +0200

Nathan Landry is guilty of the second degree murder of Brian Buchaski in Grande Prairie in 2023. Read More

More Edmonton homes selling under list price

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0200

Time is money, it’s often said. Read More

Drums honour inmate, 24, killed with corrections officers in crash east of Edmonton

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:05:00 +0200

For four evenings, Indigenous women at the Edmonton Institution for Women (EIFW) have held drum ceremonies, a sombre circle with seven women drumming the traditional instruments in memory of Kiara Dawn Mooswa. Read More

Lorne Gunter: Liberal justice reforms expose Canadians to more violent reoffenders

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200

I guess everyone deserves a ninth chance. Read More

'Actual storm threat': Thunderstorm and tornado warnings are getting a revamp

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has revamped and updated its warning system for severe thunderstorms and tornadoes to allow for more precise warnings about severe weather across the country. Read More

Thursday's letters: Hate crimes more serious than hurt feelings

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200

On June 8, 2015, Edmonton Police Service Const. Daniel Woodall was killed, and another officer wounded, while attempting to arrest a man for a hate crime. The man, who died by suicide during the incident, had harassed and threatened a former friend and his family after learning the friend was Jewish. Read More

'It'll be good': Embattled Oilers forward predicts his game will turnaround now that he's healthy

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:01:00 +0200

Embattled Edmonton Oilers forward Trent Frederic is predicting a better season for himself now that he's fully recovered from an ankle injury that plagued him for a full year. Read More

ASIRT report clears Alberta RCMP officers in two use of force cases

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:31:00 +0200

Two Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) reports released Wednesday found Alberta RCMP use of force justified in two separate incidents on the same day on two different First Nations. Read More

Life-changing hernia surgeries being conducted at Royal Alexandra Hospital

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 23:20:00 +0200

Corry Coyne was struggling. After a pre-cancer surgery on her pancreas, she suffered from a basketball-sized hernia that she thought would never go away. Read More

Elections Alberta receives 25k applications two months out from Oct. 19 referendum

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 23:07:00 +0200

With just over two months until Albertans head to the polls to have their say on immigration, separation and the constitution, Elections Alberta says it has received 25,000 applications so far in in response to its efforts in recruiting 60,000 workers for the fall referendum. Read More

Chinatown Business Improvement Area audit finds issues for second year

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:55:00 +0200

A business advocacy group has been flagged for insufficient financial records for the second year in a row but members say it's mainly because of unfinished projects affecting the books. Read More

'I'm gonna get in big trouble': Bizarre video shows driver filming reckless stunt on Highway 63

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:54:00 +0200

An investigation is underway after a driver recorded himself using a sidewalk as an "escape path" from the traffic-jammed Highway 63. Read More

"I'm gonna get in big trouble": Bizarre video shows driver filming reckless stunt on Highway 63

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:54:00 +0200

An investigation is underway after a driver recorded himself using a sidewalk as an "escape path" from the traffic-jammed Highway 63. Read More

Navy blue line: Alberta RCMP officers to be equipped with new uniform shirts

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:18:00 +0200

While officers now only don their iconic red uniforms for special occasions, it was announced on Wednesday that Mounties in Alberta will begin wearing navy-blue shirts as part of a modernization effort. Expect to see frontline RCMP officers wearing their new duds at detachments beginning Saturday. Read More

Police ask the public's help to ID vehicle arson suspect

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:00:00 +0200

Edmonton police are hoping the public can help ID a suspect who they believe was involved in a June vehicle arson case. Read More

Opinion: Alberta's public libraries should challenge UCP censorship

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:30:00 +0200

This is a defining moment for public libraries across Canada. All are waiting anxiously to see how Alberta public libraries respond to the most serious act of censorship of public libraries in Canadian history. Read More

Oilers sign hot young Finnish goalie but why? System overloaded with goalies

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:25:00 +0200

This in from the Edmonton Oilers, news that the Bakersfield Condors have singed Finnish goalie Emil Vinni to a minor league contract: "The Condors have signed goaltender Eemil Vinni to a one-year, two-way American Hockey League contract for the 2026-27 season." Read More

Oilers organization signs hot Finnish goalie prospect but why? System overloaded with goalies

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:25:00 +0200

This in from the Edmonton Oilers, news that the Bakersfield Condors have singed Finnish goalie Emil Vinni to an Entry Level Contract: "The Condors have signed goaltender Eemil Vinni to a one-year, two-way American Hockey League contract for the 2026-27 season." Read More

'Told her he would tell her family': Edmonton man pleads guilty to advertising woman on sex site

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:12:00 +0200

An Edmonton man is awaiting sentence after admitting to posting ads offering up a woman for sex. Read More

Asia wants more Canadian oil, but Alberta's only pipeline to the coast is running out of room

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:54:00 +0200

The federal Crown corporation that owns Alberta's only pipeline to the Pacific Ocean wants to reserve more space for companies that sign long-term contracts, but it's already filling up. Read More

Suspect charged following stabbing incident that landed one person in hospital

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:31:00 +0200

Police received reports of a stabbing on Franklin Avenue, in the downtown area of Fort McMurray, at 8:49 p.m. on August 10. Read More

'Brutal with easily avoidable moves': NHL commentator gives Oilers GM Bowman failing grade

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:12:00 +0200

This in from NHL commentator Mike Bartner, his assessment that for his body of work with the Oilers, GM Stan Bowman merits a D+. Read More

Gunter: Details of Mark Carney's Tuscany vacation shrouded in mystery

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200

I’m troubled by Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Tuscany vacation, but not just because it comes at a bad time in trade negotiations. Read More

Fundraisers, funeral plans for two corrections officers and inmate killed in crash east of Edmonton

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200

Tributes and donations continue to pour in for the correctional officers who died along with the inmate they were transporting in a fiery crash along a highway in east-central Alberta on Aug. 6. Read More

Wednesday's letters: Heritage Fest not the place for politics

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200

Edmonton Heritage Festival, started in 1976, is now the world's largest three-day multicultural event. Returning to Hawrelak Park made this year extra special. There were over 100 cultures represented through 60 pavilions. Each volunteer-run pavilion show cases their culture through food, music and dance. Read More

Keep a very close eye on this enticing Edmonton Oilers prospect defenceman

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0200

We continue our Cult of Hockey summer series of the Edmonton Oilers’ Top prospects entering 2026-27. Read More

Edmonton police warn residents about release of violent sexual offender

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:59:00 +0200

Edmonton Police Service (EPS) issued a warning on Tuesday about the release of a violent sexual offender. Read More

'Once in a generation opportunity': City Centre mall's saviour says transformation will take time

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:21:00 +0200

Walk through the doors from Commerce Place into the Edmonton City Centre mall, and you're greeted with the sharp scent of urine. On ground level of the shopping centre's west side, the number of retail spaces that are papered overwhelm the places that are in business. It feels like mall security and peace officers outnumber the shoppers. Read More

Edmonton looking to tax incentives to expand density near transit hubs

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:19:00 +0200

Edmonton is set to clear the 1.25 million population threshold this year — if it hasn't already — and urban planners are looking to tweak the city's long-term development planning to prepare for the next quarter-million newcomers by expanding incentives for infill development to non-residential projects. Read More

Second Alberta First Nation seeks asset freezing order against separatist lawyer

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 23:51:00 +0200

A second Alberta First Nation is poised to secure a freezing order against separatist lawyer Jeffrey Rath amid questions regarding his oversight of band trust funds. Read More

Large fire shuts down local metal recycling business in northern Alberta

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 22:17:00 +0200

A local scrap metal recycling site has temporarily halted its business operations due to a large fire that engulfed some parts of the site. Read More

Homegrown NHL champion Martinook brings Lord Stanley to Leduc Recreation Centre

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 22:03:00 +0200

Despite the overcast weather, it was a joyful day in Leduc as hometown Stanley Cup champion Jordan Martinook landed in Edmonton and took a green Corvette to Leduc Recreation Centre. Fans waited in droves Tuesday as Martinook rolled into the parking lot, cup in hand. As he stepped out of the car, he looked at event organizers and said, "You waiting for this thing or what?" Read More

Alberta sees $3.8B surplus due to high oil prices, economist estimates

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 22:00:00 +0200

Experts estimate the Alberta government has likely accumulated billions in surplus this fiscal year-to-date as crude oil prices remain high. Read More

Perseid meter shower at its peak: How to watch it in Edmonton

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 21:54:00 +0200

It’s a light show that comes every year toward the end of summer, extending for weeks but hitting the maximum in the middle of the city’s festival season as arts patrons get outside and the weather starts to cool. Read More

Opinion: It's time to restore the original name of St. Paul

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 21:30:00 +0200

There is a town in northeastern Alberta whose name used to tell a story. Today, its shortened name erases our people from that story. Read More

Welterweight bout headlines UFC Fight Night on Oct. 17 at Rogers Place

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:23:00 +0200

Edmonton MMA fans will get another chance to peer inside the octagon as UFC Fight Night returns to Rogers Place on Oct. 17. Read More

In the "realm of possibility" Edmonton Oilers trade for a centre, insider says

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:55:00 +0200

This in from Oilers Bob Stauffer, host of Oilers Now, his speculation that the Edmonton Oilers could add a centre this year. Read More

Alberta voices: 'Will do better within Canada': Journal readers' thoughts on separation for Aug. 11

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:53:00 +0200

Lorne Gunter: Federalists need to conquer apathy to defeat Alberta separatists in October

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200

The biggest obstacle to defeating the separatists in this October’s referendum will be apathy. Read More

'Important intersection ahead': RCMP investigations begin into Alberta triple fatal highway crash near Edmonton

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200

The RCMP is not releasing the outcome of this week's autopsies of two Correctional Service Canada (CSC) officers — and the young single mother inmate in their charge — killed in Thursday's collision near Provost that gutted the CSC minivan they were riding in. Read More

Tuesday's letters: Data centre going where it should

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200

When I was on council from 2001 to 2007, (I believe there should be a two-term limit) we established the Heartland, which included parts of Strathcona, Sturgeon and Bruderheim. This area was set aside for large industrial development which would help the tax bases in this region keep residential taxes lower. Read More

Plenty of bad NHL contracts but just one GM succeeded in trading away stinker deal this summer

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 07:47:00 +0200

There are plenty of bad contracts in the NHL for underachieving players. But only one NHL GM was able to trade away one of the very worst contracts this summer. Read More

All NHL GMs failed to move bad contracts this summer, except one GM, who moved out 6th worst

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 07:47:00 +0200

There are plenty of bad contracts in the NHL for underachieving players. But only one NHL GM was able to trade away one of the very worst contracts this summer. Read More

All NHL GMs failed to move bad contracts this summer, except Bowman, who moved out 6th worst

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 07:47:00 +0200

There are plenty of bad contracts in the NHL for underachieving players. But only one NHL GM was able to trade away one of the very worst contracts this summer. Read More

Edmonton developer acquires City Centre mall, plans 1,500 residential units, new retail in massive revamp

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 03:16:00 +0200

Edmonton's Downton mall is set to get a massive facelift. Read More

Court gives University of Alberta permission to dissolve research fund named after Ukrainian SS veteran

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:49:00 +0200

The University of Alberta has received legal approval to dissolve a research trust named after Ukrainian SS veteran Yaroslav Hunka over protests from the 101-year-old's family. Read More

‘It was electric’: Fort McMurray Giants break Guinness World Record

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 22:36:00 +0200

The Fort McMurray Giants took home the Guinness World Record title for the largest gathering of people wearing Aloha (Hawaiian) shirts in a single venue, with 1,280 fans dressed in tropical gear, eager to break the record. Read More

Northern Alberta man uses Tannerite in attempted suicide: RCMP

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 22:31:00 +0200

Warning: this story deals with suicide. If you need help, call 988 or the AHS mental health helpline at 1-877-303-2642 Read More

Alberta man uses Tannerite explosive in attempted stand-off with RCMP

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 22:31:00 +0200

Warning: this story deals with suicide. If you need help, call 988 or the AHS mental health helpline at 1-877-303-2642 Read More

RCMP searching for tips in death of 12-year-old boy, while Edmonton's Somali community provides support for family

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 22:13:00 +0200

Edmonton's Somali community will rally around the family of 12-year-old Faisal Hussein, whose body was found at about 3:30 a.m. Thursday near the hamlet of Calling Lake. Read More

Edmonton transit inspectors may soon be able to access naloxone training

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 21:46:00 +0200

With no end to the opioid crisis in sight, the City of Edmonton is looking to allow transit inspectors and potentially other employees to access naloxone training and administer the life-saving drug during emergencies. Read More

Alberta deploys firefighters and equipment to aid B.C. wildfire efforts

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 21:24:00 +0200

Alberta has deployed a number of firefighters and equipment to British Columbia as wildfires force thousands to flee from their homes. Read More

Ride on: The stats behind AC/DC's Sunday Commonwealth Stadium concert

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 21:20:00 +0200

Thousands of Edmontonians' ears are likely still ringing the day after AC/DC's boisterous Sunday concert at Commonwealth Stadium. Read More

Review: AC/DC a deafening, by-the-numbers blast at Commonwealth Stadium

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:29:00 +0200

Now that Ozzy's flown off to eternity, who but AC/DC wears the king's crown of hard rock/radio metal? Read More

Snail hibernation could lead to saving human hearts: U of A researchers

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:04:00 +0200

University of Alberta researchers have made a breakthrough in organ preservation by studying snail hibernation. Read More

Opinion: Edmonton hate crime is much more than hurt feelings

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0200

Having spent years as a former member of the Edmonton Police Commission, the Alberta Criminal Review Board and the Alberta Association of Police Governance, I have acquired a strong sense of the administration of Canadian justice. Read More

Stan Bowman's Team USA approach for Oilers faces major test signing solid prospect

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:32:00 +0200

There's plenty to like about Stan Bowman's work as Oilers GM, starting with him assembling a roster for 2026-27 that is one of the favourites to win the Stanley Cup. Read More

Cancer-diagnosed Albertans may have to partly pay for diagnostic scans, even after government compensation

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:02:00 +0200

Albertans diagnosed with cancer after paying out-of-pocket for certain medical scans may not receive enough in government compensation to cover the costs of that test, according to a comparison of what private providers charge for such scans and the benefit rates under the province's new testing scheme. Read More

'Anything could happen': What pushes Edmonton's frequent fringers to see dozens of shows?

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200

For Anastasia Maywood, the Edmonton International Fringe Festival is theatre Christmas, and it shares a number of characteristics with that winter ritual. Read More

Tough, skilled Edmonton newcomer brings hope of ending 30 year Oilers dry spell on the wing

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 04:11:00 +0200

It's not like we haven't had our hopes up. Read More

Skilled Edmonton newcomer brings hope of ending 30 year Oilers dry spell on the wing

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 04:11:00 +0200

It's not like we haven't had our hopes up. Read More

Remains of Edmonton boy, 12, found in northern Alberta triggering homicide probe: RCMP

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 23:15:00 +0200

Human remains discovered near the hamlet of Calling Lake around 3:30 a.m. last Thursday have been identified as a 12-year-old Edmonton boy who death has since been ruled a homicide, RCMP said Sunday. Read More

Arrested Development, Cat Power top a terrific (and dry) Saturday at folk fest

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 22:20:00 +0200

Raised fists and cries of "Revolution!" capped a meaty and marvellously memorable (plus extra long) Saturday at Edmonton Folk Music Festival where – what do you know – away stayed the rain. Read More

Sherwood Park home condemned in 2025 scene of weekend house fire

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 21:02:00 +0200

A home condemned by authorities in 2025 caught fire Sunday morning in Sherwood Park. Read More

Sherwood Park home condemned in 2025 scene of Saturday house fire

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 21:02:00 +0200

A home condemned by authorities in 2025 caught fire Saturday morning in Sherwood Park. Read More

Alberta doctor coalition aims to tackle growing HIV numbers

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200

A new Albertan consortium is sounding a global alarm about a potential uptick or even an epidemic resurgence of the HIV virus here and elsewhere in Canada. Read More

Why the Edmonton Oilers' nuclear option lacked the fission we were so used to: 9 Things

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 08:05:00 +0200

Together? Apart? Read More

Men vs. boys: Canada steamrolls USA in Hlinka Gretzky Cup final

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 05:39:00 +0200

Men against boys. Read More

No correctional officers in Alberta had died in-transport until Thursday's triple fatal east of Edmonton

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 20:58:00 +0200

No correctional officer in Alberta prior to Thursday's triple fatal east of Edmonton had perished in an automobile accident during prisoner transport, shows the Police and Peace Officers' Memorial Ribbon Society honour roll. Read More

No correction officers in Alberta had died in-transport until Thursday's triple fatal east of Edmonton

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 20:58:00 +0200

'These types of signings are are 100% solid': Edmonton Oilers praised for bringing in fast, rugged veteran grinder

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 19:10:00 +0200

NHL teams are allotted one first, one second and one third round draft pick each entry draft. Read More

'These types of signings are 100% solid': Edmonton Oilers praised for bringing in fast, rugged veteran grinder

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 19:10:00 +0200

NHL teams are allotted one first, one second and one third round draft pick each entry draft. Read More

Hlinka-Gretzky Cup: Team Canada battles U.S. in Saturday's Edmonton gold medal game

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 15:02:00 +0200

Team Canada’s week-long journey at the 2026 U18 Hlinka-Gretzky Cup has taken them to Saturday’s gold medal face-off with the Yankee Doodle Dandies at Rogers Place — but will it be Redemption City against the Americans? Read More

Lorne Gunter: Liberal refugee claimant policy a burden to Canada's health care

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200

That didn’t take long. Read More

Saturday's letters: Offensive opinions shouldn't be silenced

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200

David Gay's zealous support for police monitoring of so-called hate speech conveniently ignores substantial risks (“Smith should promote safe, inclusive public spaces,” Aug. 6). Expanding surveillance into the policing of lawful expression invites an Orwellian world where Big Brother undermines public confidence in the police, spreads fear, and leads to the erosion of democracy. Look no further than Britain, where police routinely harass, intimidate, and arrest citizens on trumped-up

Worker injured: Albertan drilling company charged with eight OHS offences following years-long investigation

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:07:00 +0200

A privately owned and operated drilling contractor based in Alberta is facing eight charges after one worker was seriously injured on site in July 2024. Read More

The Edmonton Oilers are a tale of two teams, each with different challenge

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 23:31:00 +0200

There's much discussion among Oilers fans and pundits about the proper deployment of superstars Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, much of the talk spurred on by coach Mike Babcock's discussion with Bob Stauffer of Oilers Now. Read More

It's no big secret how Babcock can get more out of McDavid, Drasaitl and the Oilers

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 23:31:00 +0200

It's no big secret how Babcock can get more out of McDavid, Draisaitl and the Oilers

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 23:31:00 +0200

Edmonton Oilers are made up of two teams, and each one has to get better

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 23:31:00 +0200

City expands new Capital and Metro LRT order to 40 vehicles

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 23:20:00 +0200

Edmonton has changed a lot in the 48 years since it hosted the Commonwealth Games — and throughout it all there's been one rock-solid constant which has carried the city through it all. Read More

Community mourns Edmonton homicide victim in suspected liquor store robbery

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 22:55:00 +0200

Local business owners are "worried" and scared after a Wednesday slaying of a 48-year-old liquor store owner in Edmonton's Cromdale neighbourhood. Read More

'The perceived threat is real': Suspects charged after threatening driver with a replica firearm

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 21:14:00 +0200

Two men have been arrested and charged after a driver was allegedly threatened with a 'replica' firearm. Read More

Opinion: A job shouldn't be a disability benefit in Alberta

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 20:30:00 +0200

On July 2, Alberta began moving disability-income recipients into a new two-program system. People deemed permanently unable to work will remain on Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped, or AISH. Others whose disabilities are judged to restrict, but not prevent, employment will receive support through the Alberta Disability Assistance Program, or ADAP. Read More

Edmonton discovers two more cases of Dutch elm disease, marking 16 cases since 2024

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 20:10:00 +0200

The City of Edmonton has confirmed a single tree in both the Downtown and Rossdale neighbourhoods tested positive for Dutch elm disease (DED), marking 16 confirmed cases since 2024. Read More

Thee Sacred Souls, Corb Lund and the Womack Sisters shine at Edmonton folk fest

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:12:00 +0200

While his tunes were singalong and indeed feverishly two-stepped to earlier, Lund's biggest cheer came citing the ongoing fight against a complicit provincial government greasing the way for foreign industrial vampires to tear apart our land for coal, the singer smiling bittersweetly, "Thank you for all your support for you know what."Read More

Black mould, sewage and animal waste in neighbouring foreclosed condo drives young northern Alberta family from home, agencies turn a blind eye

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:50:00 +0200

A Fort McMurray mother says she has been forced to leave her home with her three children after years of living beside a neighbouring condo she describes as filled with black mould, sewage, animal waste and rotting garbage — and now says she has been left without answers, support or a clear path forward. Read More

'Distinct lack of support': Downtown Edmonton sports bar closes, opens new spot in Wîhkwêntôwin

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:05:00 +0200

Fans of 102 Street bar The Gardens, named after the historic Edmonton hockey rink, will miss its pool table, dart boards, weekend karaoke nights, and game night watch parties. Read More

The butterfly effect: Edmontonians asked to join effort to track monarchs

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200

For a creature that weighs as much as a paper clip, one of the world’s tiniest and most determined migrants is literally the ultimate social butterfly — and wildlife researchers are hoping Edmontonians will help GPS track its path. Read More

'It's not good for people': Why you're seeing an explosion of online gambling ads in Alberta

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200

Inside West Edmonton Mall, between the skating rink and the water park, there are nearly a dozen different advertisements for online gambling, including a massive slot machine nearly five metres tall. Read More

Growing Things: How to solve a problem with my hosta

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200

Q: I divided three small hostas last year, and one of the transplants is not doing too well. He's yellow, but not in a good way. The other five transplants are growing like weeds and are larger than this one. This one does get some dappled light after 5 pm and is in better quality soil. Any idea one what would be the problem? Read More

Alberta Voices: Referendum is a chance to send a message to Ottawa

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200

My late husband and I raised five incredible children into successful adulthood. While they’re all grown now, I know I speak for other moms when I say that no matter how old and successful your children get, they will always be your first priority. Read More

Friday's letters: Police should tackle hate crimes, too

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200

Every Albertan should be concerned when former Calgary Police officer and now Alberta's deputy premier and minister of public safety and emergency services, Mike Ellis, makes this comment about hate speech: "Alberta's government does not condone hate speech or violence, but we believe law enforcement should be focused on stopping violent crime, not policing opinion or 'hurt feelings." Read More

Can a memorable Edmonton Oilers draft pick eventually Park his name on an NHL roster

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:05:00 +0200

We continue our Cult of Hockey summer series of the Edmonton Oilers’ Top prospects entering 2026-27. Read More

Two correctional officers, inmate killed in highway 'accident' during Edmonton women's prison transfer

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 07:04:00 +0200

An inmate and two correctional officers are dead after a "tragic accident during a transfer from Edmonton Institution for Women," Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) said in a Thursday night post. Read More

Two correctional officers, inmate killed in 'accident' during Edmonton women's prison transfer

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 07:04:00 +0200

Hlinka-Gretzky Cup: Czechia forward Jonas Vanicek looks like top-six material for Edmonton Oil Kings

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:28:00 +0200

While Edmonton Oil Kings’ import draft forward Jonas Vanicek brought suitcases to the Hlinka-Gretzky Cup, his Czechia teammate, defenceman Lukas Kachlir, travelled light. Read More

Edmonton man facing multiple child sexual assault charges, more victims suspected: EPS

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 23:59:00 +0200

An Edmonton man is facing multiple charges related to the sexual assault of a child, and police believe there may be other victims who have not yet come forward. Read More

EPS says Edmonton experiencing 'grandparent scam' uptick

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 23:36:00 +0200

Edmonton police are warning Edmontonians of an increase in what they are calling grandparent scams. Read More

Was reopening the upper bowl the best choice for the Edmonton Elks?

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 23:21:00 +0200

Thirty is the new 60. Read More

Edmonton Journal editorial cartoons for August 2026

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 23:19:00 +0200

Alberta records highest number of opioid-related EMS calls as potent drug supply complicates overdose responses

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 22:35:00 +0200

Alberta's toxic drug supply is putting a strain on the system with the province seeing a record number of emergency medical services (EMS) responses to opioid-related events in 2025. Read More

Weird rumblings about Edmonton Oilers' line-up. What's Mike Babcock thinking?

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:31:00 +0200

A few weeks ago I read something on Allan Mitchell's must-read Lowetide blog, his notion that it sounds like new Oilers coach Mike Babcock is going to make some mistakes early on, in part because he's a new coach. This stuck with me because it's one of the wisest things I've heard this summer about NHL coaching in general and Mike Babcock in particular. Read More

Stranger rumblings about Edmonton Oilers' line-up. What's Mike Babcock thinking?

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:31:00 +0200

Strange rumblings about Edmonton Oilers' line-up. What's Mike Babcock thinking?

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:31:00 +0200

How many big mistakes will Mike Babcock make early on with Edmonton Oilers, if any?

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:31:00 +0200

Amber Alerts save lives, but experts warn of growing 'alarm fatigue' and the psychology behind some people's frustration

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:24:00 +0200

The still of the night is broken when an Amber Alert blares across phones, the public reaction is often immediate — and divided. Some people begin searching for the missing child, others go back to bed, others vent online, questioning why they received the alert or complaining about being woken up. Read More

Separatist lawyer defends $8M precious metals purchase as First Nation seeks accounting transparency

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:57:00 +0200

A northern Alberta First Nation claims separatist lawyer Jeffrey Rath withdrew $8.5 million from the band's trust fund, deposited the money into his professional account, and on the same day purchased $8 million worth of precious metals, according to financial disclosure records cited in court on Wednesday that the band says show the need for greater accounting transparency. Read More

Opinion: Heritage Festival congestion shows the value of bike lanes

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0200

If you went to Heritage Festival on Monday, you know it was packed. That's a great sign, as residents from across the region gathered to celebrate the beautiful cultures that make up our histories and our city. Read More

ALERT Edmonton seize millions in drugs, cash and firearms

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:41:00 +0200

A 10-month investigation led by ALERT Edmonton has resulted in one of the biggest seizures in the agency's 20-year history. Read More

Let there be rock: Remembering AC/DC's first visit to Edmonton in 1980

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:37:00 +0200

AC/DC had a lot riding on its first Edmonton concert in 1980. Read More

Recent population growth keeps Edmonton's homes market chugging

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:06:00 +0200

Edmonton is a hot city, its recent weather aside. Read More

Canadian Natural says growth projects remain on hold as it posts $4.5 billion in profits

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:37:00 +0200

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. earned $4.5 billion in the second quarter and pumped more oil than in any quarter in its history but told investors its largest Alberta growth projects remain on hold. Read More

Homicide investigating after man, 48, found fatally wounded in central Edmonton

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:03:00 +0200

Homicide detectives are investigating after a 48-year-old man suffering serious injuries found Wednesday afternoon in central Edmonton died in hospital. Read More

'This is the start of the crazy': For some Edmonton Fringe artists, juggling multiple shows all part of the festival fun

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200

The Edmonton International Fringe Festival is a hectic, frantic time for festival goers. They juggle schedules and transportation, navigating harried crowds while sliding a taco in a bag down their gullet for fuel. Read More

Pop-up lakes: How Edmonton area dry ponds help flood control in heavy rains

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200

When the Lauderdale neighbourhood's Grand Trunk Off-Leash Dog Park is finished its dry pond overhaul, dogwalkers will still be able to walk their pooches there. Read More

Pop-up lakes: Dry ponds part of region's flood control network in heavy rains

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200

When the Lauderdale neighbourhood's Grand Trunk Off-Leash Dog Park is finished its dry pond overhaul, dogwalkers will still be able to walk their pooches there. Read More

Fragapalooza 4-day LAN party celebrates 30 years of gaming

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200

One of Alberta's longest-running non-profits celebrates their 30th anniversary on Thursday with four days of non-stop gaming. Read More

Alberta Voices: 'Let's have the vote' — Journal readers' thoughts on separatism for Aug. 6

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200

Thursday's letter: Smith should promote safe, inclusive public spaces

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200

Danielle Smith objects to a short anti-hate ad posted by the Edmonton Police Service. She claims the EPS should concern itself with violent crimes and not meddle with free speech, which she calls a “foundational Alberta value.” She has dispatched Public Safety Minister Rick Ellis to ensure her views sink in. Read More

Lose Brett Kulak? Edmonton Oilers have acquired a Kulak-like prospect in Sharks trade

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 06:13:00 +0200

The more I read about new Edmonton Oilers prospect Zach Sharp, the more I think of one recent Oilers d-man with similar attributes: Brett Kulak. Read More

Lose Brett Kulak? Edmonton Oilers acquire Kulak-like prospect in Sharks trade

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 06:13:00 +0200

The more I read about new Edmonton Oilers prospect Zach Sharp, the more I think of one recent Oilers d-man with similar attributes: Brett Kulak. Read More

Oil Kings' Stroeder steps up on Team Canada at Hlinka-Gretzky Cup

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 04:05:00 +0200

Hockey’s a game full of time-honoured clichés, from soft dumps to getting pucks deep to more traffic in front of the net to, um, the more recent mantra about it being “a process” when asked about team-building. Read More

Oil Kings' Stroeder steps up for Team Canada at Hlinka-Gretzky Cup

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 04:05:00 +0200

She suffered a life-changing injury, now her community is building her a new home

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:51:00 +0200

Katie’s life changed forever in March 2025, when a side-by-side accident left her lower body completely paralyzed and forced her to spend months in hospital recovering from life-altering injuries. Read More

'Not into a buyer's market yet': Edmonton's hot housing market cooling, sales slip while inventory grows

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:18:00 +0200

Edmonton's red-hot housing market is hitting a cold spell, driven by a surplus of condominiums and slowing migration. Read More

Student beaten with belt: Alberta launches review into Mennonite school child abuse case

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 22:22:00 +0200

Alberta's Ministry of Education and Childcare has launched a review after a student at a Mennonite school was hit with a belt by one of its supervisors. Read More

Heritage Fest transit experiences growing pains in first year back in Hawrelak

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:45:00 +0200

This year's Heritage Festival had a successful return to its home at Hawrelak Park in terms of attendance, registering an estimated 100,000 visitors on Monday alone. But with a big move comes growing pains. Read More

Field service company fined $132,000 for 2023 workplace injury

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:34:00 +0200

An Alberta field services company has been fined $132,000 after an employee was seriously injured at a worksite in August 2023. Read More

Five people dead, 28 injured in collisions over long weekend: Alberta RCMP

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:49:00 +0200

The Heritage Day long weekend was a tragic one on Alberta roads. Read More

Opinion: Renewing your Alberta ID shouldn't mean losing access to services

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0200

I expected renewing my Alberta identification card to be routine. It wasn't. Read More

Alberta RCMP officers involved in separate shootings in two days

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:23:00 +0200

Alberta RCMP officers were involved in two separate shootings this week in Cold Lake and Fox Creek. Read More

Educational assistant sentenced to 34 months in prison for sexual exploitation of student

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:02:00 +0200

Former education assistant Brooke Richer has been sentenced to 34 months in prison for sexually exploiting a student at a Grande Prairie Catholic school. Read More

Schultz, Pue, linemates for the Regina Pats, lighting it up for Team Canada

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:41:00 +0200

At the 2025 WHL Prospects Draft, the Edmonton Oil Kings had the best odds to win the draft lottery at 57 per cent, and they were holding their breath so the right bingo balls would tumble their way, so Canada's current top centre at this year's Hlinka Gretzky Cup, Maddox Shultz would be theirs. Read More

Brutal trend for Edmonton's rivals opens up Stanley Cup window for Oilers

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:31:00 +0200

A brutal trend for Edmonton's rivals has opened up the Stanley Cup window for the Oilers. Read More

Lorne Gunter: New groceries benefit can drive up prices for consumers

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:15:00 +0200

Last January, the federal government introduced the Canadian Groceries and Essentials Benefit. It replaced the GST/HST benefit for an estimated 12 million lower-income Canadians. The Carney government also raised the payments by 25 per cent. Read More

'Be more collaborative': Edmonton venue urges better notice, but applauds city's quick pivot on construction

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:05:00 +0200

When the sidewalk in front of the Starlite Room had been torn to pieces, right as co-owner Tyson Boyd was expecting multiple big tours, he was worried. Read More

Wednesday's letters: WestJet bargaining costs travellers

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200

So a tentative deal is in place between WestJet and the union representing its flight attendants. While this is great news for those planning their travels in the latter part of August, it’s a bitter pill for the hundreds left stranded or those having to cancel long-planned summer trips. Read More

Northern Alberta's 'deadly' Highway 63 to undergo long-overdue repairs

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:23:00 +0200

Work is underway on Highway 63 – infamously referred to by some residents as the "highway of death" – with the province beginning a 10-kilometre paving project expected to be completed within two weeks. Read More

Separatist lawyer seeks to appeal decision to remove him as trustee of First Nation trust fund

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 23:45:00 +0200

Separatist lawyer Jeffrey Rath is seeking a fast-track appeal in an attempt to overturn a judge’s order that temporarily removed him as the overseer of nearly $15 million in trust fund money belonging to a northern Alberta First Nation. Read More

Premier Danielle Smith criticizes EPS for video on hate reporting

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 23:07:00 +0200

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says police should focus on violent crimes not free speech in response to a recent Edmonton Police Service video encouraging Albertans to report hate. Read More

Premier Danielle Smith criticizes Edmonton police for video on hate reporting

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 23:07:00 +0200

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says police should focus on violent crimes, not free speech, in response to a recent Edmonton Police Service video encouraging Albertans to report hate. Read More

Ottawa gives notice a West Coast oil pipeline has a shot at fast-tracking. Canadians can weigh in

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:40:00 +0200

Alberta’s West Coast pipeline is now up for public review with a shot at federal fast-tracking. Read More

Ice District's Fan Park hosting multiple events in August

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:24:00 +0200

Oilers Entertainment Group (OEG) is hosting multiple events at the Ice District's Fan Park this August as part of its Summer SolstICE series. From youth sports and free community events to an Edmonton staple and a big-deal country music festival, this month's schedule is jam-packed. Read More

B.C. Wildfire Service warns of new wildfire surge across southern B.C.

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:13:00 +0200

The B.C. Wildfire Service is bracing for a surge of new wildfires this week as a prolonged dry spell, severe drought conditions and dry lightning increase the risk of new fire starts. Read More

ER closures expose even deeper cracks in Alberta's rural health-care planning, physicians warn

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 21:03:00 +0200

As temporary emergency room closures continue to disrupt health care in rural Alberta, the Alberta Medical Association says the problem extends well beyond physician shortages and scheduling, pointing instead to gaps in planning, coordination and long-term workforce management. Read More

Alberta Voices: Separatism driven by grievance politics

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:33:00 +0200

The current separatist movement reminds us that Alberta has a long history of prairie populism: the Depression era gave us the Social Credit party of William Aberhart, who governed Alberta for 36 years with a foundation of religious fundamentalism and economic reform. Read More

Supervisor charged after child allegedly beaten with belt at Alberta school

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:25:00 +0200

The investigation, which is ongoing, centres on allegations involving one child, but police said the use of the strap as a disciplinary practice extended beyond a single school, prompting investigators to examine policies shared among the three Mennonite schools. Read More

Summer scares: Spirit Halloween retail stores open in Edmonton

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:20:00 +0200

While most Edmontonians are still basking in the summer sun, some folks are gearing up for spooky season. Read More

Alberta's fall referendum could be vulnerable to foreign interference, CSIS tells Alberta NDP leader

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:03:00 +0200

Alberta's upcoming fall referendum could be vulnerable to foreign interference, according to a letter from the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) to Alberta NDP leader Naheed Nenshi. Read More

Alberta's fall referendum could be vulnerable to foreign intereference, CSIS tells Alberta NDP leader

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:03:00 +0200

Lorne Gunter: Trump back with absurd complaints about smoke from Canada

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:15:00 +0200

From aboard Air Force One on Sunday, U.S. President Donald Trump issued a warning to Canada. (Yes, another one.) Read More

Tuesday's letters: Put electric buses to good use

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200

What with Edmonton’s weather being so uncivilized lately, it struck me that the $60‑million white‑elephant electric buses that Don Iveson saddled us with might finally be put to some productive use — namely, as downtown warming and cooling stations during extreme temperatures. Read More

Edmonton Oilers pushing hard to do what they've never done before with a Euro goalie

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 07:51:00 +0200

In the entire history of the Edmonton Oilers, the organization has never once drafted and developed a European goalie prospect into a starting NHL goalie. Read More

Team Canada's Alexis Joseph a towering force at Hlinka-Gretzky Cup

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 04:04:00 +0200

You can’t teach size, that’s every hockey scout’s mantra. Read More

Edmonton Heritage Festival wraps up with a wildly busy final day of culture

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:56:00 +0200

An extra hour may not be enough to make up for a lost day of the heritage festival, but Edmontonians gave it their best shot. Read More

Radicals and moderates join forces against Sturgeon County data centre

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 20:43:00 +0200

Revolutionary communists and Alberta separatists probably don't agree on much, but representatives of both came out against a proposed 1,400-acre data centre in Sturgeon County this past weekend. Read More

Protesters and moderates join forces against Sturgeon County data centre

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 20:43:00 +0200

Environmental protesters and Alberta separatists probably don't agree on much, but representatives of both came out against a proposed 1,400-acre data centre in Sturgeon County this past weekend. Read More

Diverse crowd of protesters join forces against proposed Meta data centre north of Edmonton

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 20:43:00 +0200

Protesters from a wide variety of political backgrounds gathered in Sturgeon County on Sunday to share their displeasure toward a proposed Meta data centre in Sturgeon County. Read More

Edmonton Oilers with its best and biggest crop of goalie prospects this century

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 17:25:00 +0200

It's unlikely there will ever be a crop of goalie prospect as good as the Edmonton Oilers had in 1081, when the pool included 18-year-old Grant Fuhr, fresh out of the Western Hockey League and Andy Moog, who played most of the 1980-81 and 1981-82 seasons for Edmonton's Wichta Wind farm team. Read More

Medical staff concerned Alberta's new testing regime may leave them overwhelmed

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200

Alberta's new testing regime that allows individuals to pay out of pocket for diagnostic scans came into effect on Friday, with the province saying it will alleviate wait times and expedite diagnoses, though medical staff are bracing for an influx of tests that they say could leave them overwhelmed and patients waiting even longer. Read More

Oilers d-men strike it rich this year, but only having left Edmonton

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 01:50:00 +0200

A number of Edmonton Oilers d-men of struck it rich this year, but only having first departed the Oilers organization. Read More

Ex-Oilers d-men will make more money this year than current Oilers d-men

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 01:50:00 +0200

A number of Edmonton Oilers d-men of struck it rich this year, but only having first departed the Oilers organization. Read More

Updated: High winds shut down Edmonton Heritage Festival; city to extend hours on Monday

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 21:36:00 +0200

After strong winds forced an early shutdown for Day 2 of the Edmonton Heritage Festival, Mayor Andrew Knack announced the event will be allowed to stay open an extra hour for its final day on Monday. Read More

High winds shut down Edmonton Heritage Festival in its return to Hawrelak Park

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 21:36:00 +0200

Strong winds have forced an early shutdown for Day 2 of the Edmonton Heritage Festival. Read More

High winds shut down Edmonton Heritage Festival; crowds expected back Monday

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 21:36:00 +0200

Strong winds have forced an early shutdown for Day 2 of the Edmonton Heritage Festival. Read More

Juvenile mental health concerns on the rise in Alberta

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200

Editor's note: This article contains information that may be triggering.Read More

A new trend across the NHL could leave Edmonton Oilers fans caught in the middle: 9 Things

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 07:53:00 +0200

Is the National Hockey League further fostering two tiers of fans with the latest change to televised games in Canada? Read More

Protesters to take aim at planned Meta data centre north of Edmonton this weekend

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 01:20:00 +0200

Opponents of Meta's plans to build a $13-billion data centre north of Edmonton intend to make their voices heard Sunday during a protest in Morinville. And according to the organizer, those voices come from across the political spectrum. Read More

'Last-ditch effort:' RCMP still looking for killer 50 years after teenage girl's death near Edmonton

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 00:01:00 +0200

Marie Judy Goudreau, 17, was driving back to her family's Beaumont-area farm after visiting friends in Edmonton when something compelled her to pull over about six-and-a-half kilometres from home. Read More

Edmonton confirms four new cases of Dutch elm disease; total now up to 14 trees

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 21:39:00 +0200

Edmonton's battle against Dutch elm disease has expanded again, with the city confirming four new cases of the deadly fungal infection. Read More

Lorne Gunter: Poll points to another decade of Liberal rule

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200

According to a poll released two weeks ago by Abacus Data, Mark Carney and the Liberals hold a six-point lead over Pierre Poilievre and the Conservatives, 43 per cent to 37 per cent. Nothing startling there, most pollsters have the Liberals as much as 10 points ahead. Read More

Saturday's letters: Referendum wording part of UCP plan

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200

Re. "Referendum questions misleading or biased," Letters, July 31 Read More

Have the Edmonton Oilers just plucked another ace NHLer away from Kyle Dubas?

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 07:04:00 +0200

The last time the Edmonton Oilers signed away a key free agent from GM Kyle Dubas, Dubas was in charge of the Toronto Maple Leafs. In the summer of 2021, Oilers GM Ken Holland stole away winger Zach Hyman, then 29, on a seven year deal at $5.5 million. Read More

Edmonton police charge man in 2024 homicide

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 01:22:00 +0200

A man has been charged in a 2024 death that was initially deemed non-criminal. Read More

Court finds Crown undermined integrity of proceedings in Calgary organized crime prosecution

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 23:51:00 +0200

A judge has ruled there was a Crown abuse of process in a recent Calgary organized crime case, after a prosecutor failed to disclose information, misled the court, and cross-examined someone she was already prosecuting in a separate trial. Read More

Edmonton's Downtown, industrial markets see drop in vacancies

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 23:45:00 +0200

Optimism abounds for Edmonton's Downtown and industrial real estate markets, according to recent reports from a global commercial real estate services and investment management company. Read More

AMA urges drivers to slow down this holiday weekend

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 23:13:00 +0200

Record traffic fatality numbers and ramped up accident severity have the Alberta Motor Association (AMA) warning drivers to slow down this holiday weekend. Read More

Enbridge delays second stage of expansion for Canada's largest oil pipeline

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 22:58:00 +0200

Enbridge Inc. is holding off on a new phase of expansion for Canada’s largest oil pipeline, which delivers Alberta crude into the United States Midwest. Read More

Edmontonians asked to report debris as storm damage reaches $26 million

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 22:47:00 +0200

City officials are asking Edmontonians to keep 311 on their speed dial as both local crews and support teams from Calgary dig the city out from multiple once-a-century storms this summer — which have cost the city more than $26 million to date. Read More

Alberta RCMP issues warnings for holiday weekend drivers: Be safe!

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 22:06:00 +0200

Alberta RCMP Sgt. Darrin Turnbull has one wish this Heritage Day long weekend: that at the end of it, there would be no sad announcements about road fatalities. Read More

Alberta RCMP issue warnings for holiday weekend drivers: Be safe!

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 22:06:00 +0200

Alberta RCMP Sgt. Darrin Turnbull has one wish this Heritage Day long weekend — that at the end of it, there would be no sad announcements about road fatalities. Read More

27 years later, Fort McMurray returns to national stage to host 2027 Centennial Cup

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 22:00:00 +0200

Hockey Canada has announced the host communities for the 2027 national junior hockey championships, with Fort McMurray slated to usher in the nation’s top 16 to 21-year-old men's teams playing for the Centennial Cup. Read More

Opinion: Alberta's preventive health testing isn't like Japan or Europe: It's a risky experiment

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 21:30:00 +0200

Beginning July 31, Alberta will allow adults to self-refer and pay privately for MRI, CT scans, ultrasounds, and X-rays without a physician’s referral. Alberta’s government defends the policy by pointing to countries like Germany, Switzerland, Japan, and South Korea. Read More

Heritage Festival and Edmonton's Food Bank are back in Hawrelak Park

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 20:57:00 +0200

After three years away from its original home, the Edmonton Heritage Festival will ring in it's 50th year back at Hawrelak Park. Read More

Cornucopia of talent hitting the ice at Hlinka-Gretzky Cup in Edmonton

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 20:34:00 +0200

If we can interrupt your summer, we bring you a public address announcement. Read More

Portion of Edmonton's Capital Line LRT closed next week for upgrades

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 20:10:00 +0200

Northeast Edmonton transit riders will have to hop on and off a shuttle bus or find other means of transportation next week as a good chunk of the Capital Line LRT service will be shut down for construction. Read More

Opinion: Expanding access to diagnostic testing means expanding the workforce

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0200

In response to the Government of Alberta’s announcement of the July 31 start of expanded patient-referred preventative testing: Read More

Alberta voices: Canada can be improved, and worth fighting for

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:22:00 +0200

I am a federalist. Canada is a great country, and it is worth fighting for. Read More

'Stone-cold mortal lock': Edmonton Oilers have big player acquisition coming in 2026-27

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:50:00 +0200

This in from team insider Bob Stauffer of Oilers Now, his most recent take on the state of the 2026-27 Edmonton Oilers, which includes a promise of one more big addition to the roster this season. Read More

Quality infill starts with a well-designed IPA

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:26:00 +0200

Months later, this unique IPA is still creating a bit of a buzz. Read More

Lorne Gunter: Silly to whine about Alberta's ridiculously low referendum threshold

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200

Embarrassed are ya, Mitch? Read More

Keith Gerein: Does KDays have a future once Edmonton's wrecking ball comes for the old Northlands racetrack and coliseum?

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200

Following a recent visit to the Calgary Stampede — my first in several years — I came away tempted to write a column about how much it sucked. Read More

Growing things: How do I keep my chokecherry contained?

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200

Q: I rescued a native chokecherry that was being thrown out because the planters didn’t think it would live. It is now growing well, and I have remembered how big chokecherries can be. I stuck it in a smallish space between a spruce and a Saskatoon bush and a fence. Can I prune it and keep it a reasonable size? Otherwise, I’m afraid that I might need to cut it down. Read More

Friday's letters: Referendum questions misleading or biased

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200

I have seen the ballot for the Oct. 19 referendum. I have read the 10 questions several times. I have found each one of them to be misleading or highly biased. Read More

Edmonton Oilers' promising goaltending prospect may have to get in line to see AHL time

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:51:00 +0200

We continue our Cult of Hockey summer series of the Edmonton Oilers’ 25 Top prospects entering 2026-27. Read More

Police identify two vehicles of interest in Tuesday homicide

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 01:38:00 +0200

Edmonton Police have confirmed a man found shot near a west-end business was the victim of a homicide and are asking the public for help identifying two vehicles which they believe were used in the attack. Read More

Edmonton councillor calls for business-friendly construction policy

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:24:00 +0200

Ward O-day'min Coun. Anne Stevenson is looking to establish a more holistic strategy towards Downtown renewal, which business advocates say is long overdue. Read More

'He just looks tired and dejected': Toronto commentary about McDavid reaches idiotic heights

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:20:00 +0200

This in, more nonsense from the Toronto media as they discuss the prospect of a "tired and dejected" Connor McDavid leaving the Oilers but maybe missing out on a huge pay day because he took a discount contract in Edmonton. Read More

'He just looks tired and dejected': Speculation about McDavid reaches idiotic heights

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:20:00 +0200

The Elks attendance problems are getting solved: The key is winning

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 23:57:00 +0200

For the first time in a long time, the Edmonton Elks are a premier football team. Read More

'It grounds people': Historic Downtown movie theatre under new ownership

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 23:11:00 +0200

It's been a movie theatre, a church and even a haunted house. But now the historic site of the Paramount Theatre on Jasper Avenue is positioned for a new chapter after being bought by a local real estate company. Read More

Armed suspect charged in attempted break and enter in Janvier

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 22:57:00 +0200

Wood Buffalo RCMP responded to reports of a woman, allegedly armed with firearm, attempting to enter a private residence in Chipewyan Prairie First Nation, about a 90-minute drive south of Fort McMurray, on Wednesday night. Read More

Big Evil Rat releases wicked new self-titled album ahead of Purple City gig

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 22:54:00 +0200

One of the most hypnotic and danceable local live rock bands going, I always cheerfully describe Big Evil Rat as three bands at once, somewhere between Buddy Holly and the thundering heights of Fugazi. Read More

Renewed concerns as Northern Alberta emergency department closures mount

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 22:46:00 +0200

A series of emergency department closures across northern Alberta has renewed concerns over access to emergency medical care in rural communities, with multiple hospitals reducing services within days of one another. Read More

First-place Edmonton Elks looking like the Little 'EEngine' that Could

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 22:27:00 +0200

Words I wasn't sure I'd ever write: The Edmonton Elks are sitting atop the Canadian Football League's West Division standings. Read More

'Not asking for permanent residency': International students denied post-graduate work permit

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 21:23:00 +0200

International students at Portage College say their post-graduate work permits (PGWP) were denied due to their program being categorized as "non-credit." Read More

Police issue warning to public following wave of suspected overdoses

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 20:03:00 +0200

The Wood Buffalo RCMP have responded to six suspected drug overdoses in just two weeks, raising concerns for the Fort McMurray community. Read More

Opinion: Alberta needs enforceable guarantees, not empty promises, on Meta data centre

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0200

Alberta has landed one of Canada’s largest technology investments, but the real test begins after the announcement. Meta plans to invest more than $13 billion in a one-gigawatt artificial-intelligence data centre in Sturgeon County, north of Edmonton. The project promises thousands of construction jobs, hundreds of permanent positions and substantial tax and royalty revenue. Those benefits deserve attention. So do the public risks that come with adding an industrial-scale electricity user

Son of former Toronto Maple Leaf aiming to play for Canada at Hlinka-Gretzky Cup

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:28:00 +0200

How far does the apple fall from the tree? Read More

Alberta separatist, anti-coal petitioners question verification processes

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:49:00 +0200

Two proponents of citizen initiatives are questioning the verification process around their petitions, and calling for more accountability and transparency from Elections Alberta and the provincial government. Read More

The Five Most Important Edmonton Oilers not named McDavid or Draisaitl

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:16:00 +0200

We know what the Oilers are going to get from Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, Evan Bouchard and Zach Hyman. Edmonton’s top end guys are money in the bank, year in and year out. Read More

A data centre freeze north of Calgary comes just as Edmonton power producer hails Meta deal

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:12:00 +0200

An Alberta power producer took a victory lap Wednesday over its contract to help electrify Meta Platforms Inc.’s data centre north of Edmonton. Local politicians to the south put a stop sign in front of the industry. Read More

Fewer people moving to Edmonton results in lower rents

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:43:00 +0200

Edmontonians seeking to rent a place to live are seeing greener pastures as more new units come to the market just as the city’s population boom wanes. Read More

'Hit their desks': New lobby group asking province to step in on Edmonton infill

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:05:00 +0200

A new lobby group has launched a campaign seeking to convince the provincial government to step into municipal policy around infill and zoning in Edmonton. Read More

Lorne Gunter: Alberta leads the way in employment, housing

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200

At seven per cent, Alberta’s unemployment rate is higher than the national average of 6.5 per cent. It’s higher than every other province except New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador. Read More

Thursday's letters: UCP right to intervene on bike lanes

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200

Rob Breakenridge suggests the provincial government is "bossing around" municipalities. He ignores the fact that many residents have repeatedly voiced their opposition and have been ignored by city hall. In Dunluce, approximately 95 per cent of residents signed a petition opposing proposed multi-use pathways and bike lanes. Despite this overwhelming opposition, the city continues to move forward. Read More

No, not Hutson, Dahlin or Hagel. Edmonton Oilers ace has NHL's best contract this year

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 04:22:00 +0200

Do you want to know why the Edmonton Oilers have a very real chance at winning the Stanley Cup in 2026-27. Read More

Edmonton Oilers with best player contract in NHL, plus four more in Top 50

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 04:22:00 +0200

Do you want to know why the Edmonton Oilers have a very real chance at winning the Stanley Cup in 2026-27. Read More

Edmonton’s violent crime index is up 3.2 per cent over last year

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 01:01:00 +0200

Troubling crime numbers were hot topics at a Wednesday news conference with the Edmonton Police Service. Read More

'Poorly designed': Thousands of Albertans receiving disability benefits receive incorrect payments — or none at all

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 23:55:00 +0200

Thousands of Albertans receiving disability benefits have reportedly received incorrect payment amounts — or seen nothing at all. Read More

How is Edmonton managing its wettest summer in a century?

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 23:39:00 +0200

Edmonton has already shattered the 1914 rainfall record for June and is on pace for a record-setting July. Read More

Senior dies, woman, children injured in collision west of Edmonton

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 22:55:00 +0200

A 73-year-old woman from Edmonton is dead and two children and one adult were seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash in Parkland County on Sunday afternoon. Read More

Edmonton Oilers hope new d-man will add to collection of unexpected gems

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 22:26:00 +0200

The Edmonton Oilers hope that young Andrew Robinson, one of their late picks in the 2026 entry draft, will add to the team's collection of late round defensive gems found in recent NHL drafts. Read More

Opinion: City council must take ownership of Edmonton business closures

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:30:00 +0200

High-profile business closures in Edmonton should be a sign for city council that decisive action is needed in the upcoming four-year budget to preserve not only small businesses, but also the city’s downtown and non-residential tax base. Read More

Day home baby death: Kyra Backs second degree murder trial adjourned until November

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:10:00 +0200

Kyra Renee Backs, accused of the second-degree murder of an infant in her care on October 6, 2022, spent last week listening to testimony from first responders and the seven-month-old's family. Read More

Alberta Voices: Gripes are real — separation not a real solution

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:01:00 +0200

I am a born-and-raised Albertan, and I have lived everywhere in this province these past 61 years, ranging from Edmonton, High Level, Fort Vermilion, Fort McMurray and Grande Prairie. I have travelled this province, too, spending time in Waterton National Park, hiking in Jasper, wandered Drumheller and attended the Calgary Stampede. Read More

Owners left with smashed windows, stolen property, following vandalism spree in Fort McMurray

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:31:00 +0200

Eleven cases of vehicle-related thefts and vandalism were reported to the Wood Buffalo RCMP on Sunday. Read More

Shooting death at west Edmonton business being investigated by police

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:10:00 +0200

Police are seeking tips after a 39-year-old man died in an apparent shooting at a west Edmonton business on Tuesday morning. Read More

Alberta-based retailer hit by Canadians drinking less booze, smoking less weed

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:59:00 +0200

Canadians eased off booze and cannabis this spring, hitting an Alberta-based retailer with falling sales and a nearly $8-million loss. Read More

What they were vs. what they are: Are the Edmonton Oilers better or worse?

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200

The trades are done, the deals are signed and the off-season chaos has given way to calm. Read More

What they were vs what they are: Are the Edmonton Oilers better or worse?

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200

The trades are done, the deals are signed and the off-season chaos has given way to calm. Read More

Lorne Gunter: Tough to stop soaring prices on groceries in Canada

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:15:00 +0200

According to Blacklock’s Report, the federal department of agriculture paid for a survey of 3,000 Canadian shoppers and found the typical Canadian family can no longer afford to follow Canada’s Food Guide diet — half of the plate fresh fruits and vegetable, one-quarter whole grains and another quarter protein. (AgCanada suggests mostly plant-based proteins, but that’s a political and ecological fantasy.) Read More

How far do new complexity dollars stretch at Edmonton schools?

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:08:00 +0200

New funding for classroom complexity is set to arrive in Edmonton classrooms before students return to school this fall, but a burst of rapid hiring is raising questions over whether there are enough qualified teachers to get the job done. Read More

Wednesday's letters: Meta data centre offers no lasting benefit for Alberta

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200

Nate Glubish calls Meta’s proposed data centre Alberta’s next pipeline. But where is the deal that protects Albertans? Read More

Alberta government, AHS assert privilege over Mentzelopoulos records, seek to disqualify her lawyers

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:18:00 +0200

An Alberta judge heard arguments Tuesday over whether dozens of documents former Alberta Health Services (AHS) head Athana Mentzelopoulos emailed to herself shortly before being fired should be subject to solicitor-client privilege, excluded from future litigation, and result in the disqualification of several of her lawyers. Read More

Alberta Voices: 'Excuse me for being skeptical' — Journal readers' thoughts on separatism for July 28

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 23:33:00 +0200

City greenlights proposal for new Alberta Avenue Arts hub

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 23:28:00 +0200

Plans to develop a $10 million arts centre on Alberta Avenue are getting a second wind after council approved a proposal to construct a new facility on a vacant lot last month, bringing a 20-year dream closer to reality. Read More

Edmonton and Alberta paced to break multiple rainfall, tornado records

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 23:01:00 +0200

This is becoming a summer to remember in Edmonton, with what feels like relentless rain and weekly storms — and the city and province are on the cusp of breaking more extreme weather records. Read More

New report shows building more pipelines not best option for a declining oilsands industry

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:04:00 +0200

The oil and gas industry is not what it was a decade ago. A global push for cleaner energy is diminishing the demand for burning fuels as many nations – including Canada – set new goals toward lowering carbon emissions. Read More

Fort McMurray among Canada’s most vulnerable regions as oilsands face uncertain future: profile

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:04:00 +0200

Fort McMurray is among the Canadian communities most vulnerable to workforce disruption as the global shift toward lower-carbon energy, automation and changing oil markets reshape the future of the oilsands, according to a new report. Read More

Gunter: Alberta Energy Rebate a colossal flop

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:45:00 +0200

The price of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude is currently north of $80US per barrel. Been there for nearly three weeks. If it were to stay at that level through September 16 – and it could given the on-again, off-again nature of Donald Trump’s vanity war with Iran – the Alberta government would have to give Albertans lower fuel taxes. Read More

Opinion: Edmonton can build its downtown and support business at the same time

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:30:00 +0200

Edmonton’s downtown core is navigating a complex period of economic transition. In recent weeks, public discussion about the economic health of our city centre has intensified, with some recent commentary identifying active construction as a significant factor in restaurant closures, business re-locations and other commercial challenges. Read More

ASIRT finds no sex assault in Edmonton police officer's frisk

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:23:00 +0200

After six years, interviews of police and civilian witnesses, written statements, and reviews of footage and notes, Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) has cleared an Edmonton Police Service officer of sex assault after a claim of molestation stemming from a weapons pat-down when a woman was taken into custody for making threats. Read More

Woman charged in west Edmonton fatal stabbing

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:01:00 +0200

A 33-year-old woman has been charged in connection with the death of a 27-year-old woman in west Edmonton over the weekend. Read More

Alberta Voices: Frustration Is real — separation still the wrong answer

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:01:00 +0200

There is one thing Canadians should stop saying to Albertans. Read More

Opinion: It's time for a new pipeline to the East Coast

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0200

When Premiers Doug Ford and Danielle Smith proposed the Northern Shield Energy Corridor, which would move 500,000 barrels of crude oil per day from Alberta to Ontario, Ford said it would be “absolutely beautiful” to see the pipeline extended to Saint John, N.B., which would open access to markets in Europe and beyond. Read More

Ryder Topolinski: In the chutes with the number one junior steer rider in Canada

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:59:00 +0200

It has been quite a summer for Albertan 15-year old Ryder Topolinski, the number one junior steer rider in Canada. Read More

DuPont, top 5 projected player in 2027 NHL draft, ready to shine in the Hlinka-Gretzky Cup

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:53:00 +0200

Landon DuPont, the best defenceman on the 2027 NHL draft prospect list, is off to the University of Michigan in the fall as a freshman, but before his NCAA school adventure starts, he could be top of his class at the U18 Hlinka-Gretzky Cup at Rogers Place and the Downtown Community Arena next week. Read More

Lorne Gunter: Federalist groups growing as Alberta separation debate rages on

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:05:00 +0200

The Stay Free Alberta separation petition has been verified. What’s next? Read More

Rain washed out bridge in northwest Edmonton where Epcor cancelled culvert work in 2024

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200

Record rain drainage into Horsehoe Creek this week gouged a 12-metre gorge and collapsed the bridge, severing half the links from the communities to the rest of Edmonton. Read More

Alberta is all in on AI data centres. A new poll suggests the public isn't

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200

Albertans don’t appear to be sold on data centres, and they aren’t overwhelmingly skeptical either, a new Leger survey suggests. Read More

Tuesday's letters: Edmonton must clean up eyesores

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200

The “pit” at 102 Avenue and 121 Street is terrible! Then we have the former Bank of Montreal building site right in the heart of downtown, right beside the new LRT line at 102 Avenue and 101 Street. A large lot full of broken concrete and rebar with a chain-link fence around it and it's been that way since 2018. Eight years, if you are counting. What’s the city doing? Nothing! These are two great examples and are indicative of the impotence of our city leaders. Read More

Strangest turn for controversial Edmonton Oilers prospect could yet be to come

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 06:28:00 +0200

The strangest turn for Maxim Berezkin, the controversial prospect of the Edmonton Oilers organization, could yet be to come. Read More

Alberta Voices: It's not time for Alberta to abandon Canada

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 01:08:00 +0200

I love Canada and Canadians, and this includes Alberta and Albertans; they are not mutually exclusive concepts. Read More

More road closures from flooding after daytime deluge double feature

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:59:00 +0200

The City of Edmonton and police are warning drivers to avoid certain roads after another wave of flooding hit the city Monday, thanks to heavy rain from daytime storms. Read More

Daytime storms cause road closures, more flooding across Edmonton Monday

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:59:00 +0200

The City of Edmonton and police are warning drivers to avoid certain roads after another wave of flooding hit the city Monday, thanks to heavy rain from daytime storms. Read More

KDays 2026 a success despite some disruptive weather events

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:20:00 +0200

Edmonton's largest festival has concluded. This year's event brought in over 750,000 attendees and generated over $25 million in economic impact. Arlindo Gomes, vice-president of business development and venues management for Explore Edmonton, talked about how they believe KDays kept such great attendance, despite the disruptive weather throughout the 10 days. Read More

Edmonton's credit rating holds at AA+ with 'strong financial policies'

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 23:52:00 +0200

Mayor Andrew Knack is praising the city's administration for keeping the city's books in order after an assessment by S and P Global concluded Edmonton's AA+ credit rating is holding strong. Read More

Oil Kings' Stroeder trying to earn spot on Canada's Hlinka-Gretzky team

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 23:13:00 +0200

Edmonton Oil Kings’ forward Kayden Stroeder is not the most famous person from the small Saskatchewan town of Lanigan, about 15 minutes from Humboldt, because former Toronto Maple Leaf Bobby Baun once called Lanigan home. Read More

Demolition begins at Tumbler Ridge Secondary, temporary 'Kodiak Campus' plans reveal protocols

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:48:00 +0200

The flags are gone at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School. Five months after one of Canada's worst school shootings, demolition has begun as students prepare to return this fall to a temporary campus unlike any other in Canada. Read More

Alberta allowing patients to self-refer, pay out of pocket for preventative health testing

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:30:00 +0200

The Alberta government is following-through on its plan to introduce a self-referral model of preventative medical testing whereby patients can pay out-of-pocket or via private insurance in an effort to cut into lengthy waiting lists, but critics say it will only benefit those with money to spend and may further burden the public system. Read More

New poll shows Albertans in every region in support of staying in Canada

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:39:00 +0200

A new province-wide poll authorized by Vote to Stay showed a strong majority of Albertans in every area of the province support Alberta staying in Canada. Read More

Distribution fees unbearable for northern Alberta homes, no real solution in sight

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:06:00 +0200

From turning on the lights, to charging phones or keeping the fridge cold, most of us depend on electricity in our day-to-day lives. Read More

Alberta's new temporary teacher certificates has 89 applications since June 1

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:15:00 +0200

There have been 89 applications so far for Alberta's new temporary teaching certificate for final-year Bachelor of Education students. Read More

More than a meal: How Fort Saskatchewan's Nourishment Centre is changing food assistance

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:05:00 +0200

Rising food costs are forcing many Albertans to make tough choices about what stays in the grocery cart, and what goes back on the shelf — but at the Fort Saskatchewan Nourishment Centre, their goal isn't simply to put food on the table, it's to give people the freedom to decide what goes on it. Read More

'Regret the impact': City admits to mistake of dismantling Edmonton teen memorial

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200

For Ellen Metcalfe, a small southwest Edmonton memorial site provided a place for her to grieve and reflect on all her favourite memories of her 13-year-old grandson Adam (AJ) Edhi, who was killed in a hit-and-run collision in September 2024. Read More

A-bomb about to hit the Edmonton Oilers but it need not be fatal

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 08:04:00 +0200

The dread A-bomb is about to hit the Edmonton Oilers but it need not be fatal. Read More

Severe thunderstorm hammers Edmonton causing flooding, road closures

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 17:42:00 +0200

A powerful Saturday evening thunderstorm flooded several city streets and intersections, resulting in numerous road closures and a high volume of calls to police. Read More

'Extremely frustrating': Six months later, Alberta yet to implement promised triage liaison physicians

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 13:05:00 +0200

It has been six months since the Alberta government promised to implement triage liaison physicians, a measure it hoped would ease the mounting pressure in emergency rooms. Read More

Will the puck stop here with the new Edmonton Oilers' three-goalie system: 9 Things

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200

August is just around the corner. The “dog days” of August loom. Read More

Edmonton police seek footage in Downtown suspicious death

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 21:53:00 +0200

City police have little information on how a 54-year-old man died in Downtown Edmonton earlier this month and are asking the public for help. Read More

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is Canada down — but not for retaliatory measures against Trump's tariff threats

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 21:08:00 +0200

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith stood firm on trade Saturday, saying the route to negotiating an agreement with the U.S. is rooted in diplomacy, not through retaliatory measures. Read More

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is Canada down — but not for retaliatory measures against Trumps tariff threats

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 21:08:00 +0200

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith stood firm Saturday, saying the route to negotiating a trade agreement with the U.S. is rooted in diplomacy not through retaliatory measures. Read More

Alberta RCMP touts lowest reported crime rate since 2014

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 17:25:00 +0200

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Saturday's letters: Don't blame hybrid workers for downtown business closures

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200

I'm getting tired of hearing how hybrid workers are partially to blame for businesses shutting down in downtown Edmonton. I, and all of my colleagues haven't been hybrid for several months. Read More

'You have to love that deal': At least one Toronto writer likes Stan Bowman's work this summer

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 03:06:00 +0200

This in from TSN's Travis Yost, a hockey writer with a statistical bent out of Toronto, his take that Edmonton Oilers GM Stan Bowman had a pretty good summer. Read More

'A profound mistrust in council': Why Edmontonians are getting restrictive covenants on their homes

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 00:36:00 +0200

Brad Clough recalls a lot in his neighbourhood of Crestwood that used to only fit one home. After changes to the city's zoning bylaw two years ago, it was eventually subdivided into two lots, which he said now sport a combined 15 units. Read More

University of Alberta scientist, extreme athlete embark on 30,000-km odyssey to Patagonia

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 00:34:00 +0200

Five years in the making, a nine-month odyssey — 30,000 kms through hill and vale , through fair weather and foul, through 15 countries — by bicycle. Read More

University of Alberta scientist, extreme athlete embark on 30,000 km odyssey to Patagonia

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 00:34:00 +0200

Five years in the making, a nine-month odyssey — 30,000 kms through hill and vale and fair weather and foul, through 15 countries — by bicycle. Read More

Separatist petition verified by Elections Alberta with 223,000 signatures

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 00:07:00 +0200

A petition seeking a referendum on Alberta independence has met the legally-required threshold, according to Elections Alberta who counted and verified the number of signatures. Read More

Opinion: Tailor immigration to employers' needs

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 23:30:00 +0200

For the past two years, the national immigration conversation has been loud and polarized. Yet one perspective remains underrepresented: the employers who are trying to hire, train, and retain workers in today’s labour market. Read More

Oilers notes: Buchburger back behind the AHL bench in San Diego

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 23:30:00 +0200

Kelly Buchberger loved playing and he likes coaching just as much. Read More

Immigration referendum questions racist, says Edmonton Mayor

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 22:30:00 +0200

Mayor Andrew Knack is calling out nine upcoming Oct. 19 referendum questions regarding immigration as racist and is encouraging Edmontonians to vote 'no' on all of them. Read More

Alberta staple CKUA continues local music stage tradition during KDays

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 21:49:00 +0200

For nearly 60 years, music has been an integral part of KDays. This year, that tradition continues with the help of CKUA. The public-funded radio station prides itself on highlighting Albertan talent that goes unnoticed by larger stations and streaming services. Read More

Opinion: Government should listen to employers on immigration

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 21:30:00 +0200

Alberta referendum: Here are the latest third-party advertiser figures ahead of Oct. 19 vote

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 21:11:00 +0200

On Oct. 19, Albertans will head to the polls to have their say on ten referendum questions put forth by the provincial government, most prominently one asking if it should begin the process towards holding a binding referendum on separation. Read More

Did the new Canadian Football League rules cost Edmonton any money?

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 19:27:00 +0200

New rules are coming into force for the Canadian Football League next year, which has caused some controversy next door in Rider nation as the Mosaic stadium in Regina needs to rework its field to meet the new rules. One Regina city councillor, Sarah Turnbull, went as far as to suggest the CFL was changing the rules to accommodate Toronto and Montreal. Read More

Vote by mail applications open for Alberta's Oct. 19 referendum

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:12:00 +0200

Eligible voters can now apply to vote by mail for the Oct. 19 referendum. Read More

Broadview brings a chef's menu to the new home market

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0200

Ikea got you to start the car, now Broadview Homes wants you to stop the car. Read More

Alberta Voices: Arguments for separation hard to understand

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:14:00 +0200

“Welcome home” were the words that greeted us as we crossed into Quebec from Vermont. Those are words that give a wonderful sense of belonging no matter where one is in this vast country. We were driving a vehicle with Alberta registration, and we were welcomed home. Back in the late ‘60s, both I and my husband were immigrants to this beautiful country. For us, it is distressing to hear and read the voices of dissatisfaction and the desire for Alberta separation. Read More

'A large pit': Aging Downtown Edmonton construction site more than just an eyesore

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:15:00 +0200

It's not the hit medical drama from HBO. In Wîhkwêntôwin, "the pit" refers to the site of a cancelled construction project and its several-metre-deep excavation that's sat agape for years. Read More

Edmonton moves up to fourth on Canada's list of homicides

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:05:00 +0200

Edmonton is moving up on Canada’s homicide list, according to the latest Statistics Canada crime figures. Read More

Mad about your rising airfares and pump prices? Blame the 'crack spread' — it's at record highs

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200

It's all about the crack spread. Read More

Friday's letters: Downtown eateries hard to reach

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200

After reading that many of the city’s downtown restaurants are closing or experiencing operational difficulties, are our civic leaders getting the message? Residents wish to support these establishments but many obstacles are faced. City transportation is one issue. Read More

Canadian filmmakers float Stephen King short stories to U.S. convention

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 01:01:00 +0200

Several Canadian filmmakers who have adapted the work of bestselling horror author Stephen King will showcase their films at a U.S. convention dedicated entirely to his legacy this fall. Read More

RCMP investigate vandalism after three Fort McMurray bus shelters damaged

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:50:00 +0200

More than $2,700 in damage was caused after vandals shattered the glass walls of three transit bus shelters in Fort McMurray early Monday morning. Read More

Edmonton Oilers have two of NHL's worst contracts, expert says. I beg to differ

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:47:00 +0200

The Athletic's analytics expert Dom Luszczyszyn is out with his annual list of the 10 worst contracts in the NHL, headed up in 2026 by Calgary's Jonathan Huberdeau but also including two Edmonton Oilers Trent Frederic at sixth overall, and Jake Walman at seventh overall. Read More

Nenshi calls on the provincial government to reveal cost of Alberta referendum

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:36:00 +0200

Alberta's Official Opposition is calling on the provincial government to disclose the cost of the upcoming October referendum, which it estimates to be at least $132 million while the government has so far declined to provide its own cost estimate. Read More

Edmonton man, 22, charged in death of 23-year-old partner: EPS

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 22:24:00 +0200

Police are saying that a 23-year-old woman who died earlier this month in south Edmonton, was a victim of intimate partner homicide. Read More

Edmonton cyclists decry 'embarrassing' bike lane complaint website

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 22:18:00 +0200

A longtime city bicycle commuter is calling out the province's online survey on bike lanes, saying the website is biased toward predetermined outcomes. Read More

Edmonton cyclists decry 'embarassing' bike lane complaint website

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 22:18:00 +0200

A longtime city bicycle commuter is calling out the province's online survey on bike lanes, saying the website is biased toward predetermined outcomes. Read More

International high school students taking part in robotics competition at KDays

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 21:41:00 +0200

With all the events taking place at this year's KDays, one is attracting international attention. Read More

Opinion: Premiers' direct-to-consumer alcohol sales deal leaves a sour taste

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 21:30:00 +0200

When Canada's premiers announced a new agreement on direct-to-consumer alcohol sales this week, many Canadians believed internal trade barriers had finally come down. Read More

Thunderstruck: Lightning strikes sidewalk, fire hydrant in north Edmonton

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:46:00 +0200

It's been a tumultuous summer for Edmontonians. A string of storms has left residents dealing with damage caused by not only flooding, but lightning as well. Read More

You CAN see John Cena, because he's coming to 2026 Edmonton Expo

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:39:00 +0200

The list of celebrity guests at the 2026 Edmonton Expo just got a whole lot bigger with the addition of the 17-time WWE world champion, John Cena. Read More

Speed camera revenue: Northern Alberta city brings photo radar program in-house after sweeping crackdown

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:09:00 +0200

Grande Prairie has relaunched its automated traffic enforcement camera program, but this time it's in-house under the city's enforcement services branch. Read More

Speed camera revenue: Northern Alberta city brings photo radar program in-house after sweeping Alberta crackdown

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:09:00 +0200

Grande Prairie relaunched its automated traffic enforcement camera program, but this time it's in-house under their enforcement services branch. Read More

Opinion: Jasper's 2024 wildfire shows Canada needs a disaster recovery playbook

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0200

As wildfires continue to tear through communities across Canada, residents of Jasper are marking the second anniversary of the wildfire that forever changed their town. The scenes unfolding in Ontario are a stark reminder of what Jasper endured in 2024, when wildfire destroyed more than one third of the town’s structures and claimed the life of Alberta wildland firefighter, Morgan Kitchen. Read More

When the Edmonton Oilers go big, they often go wrong. But Bowman avoided this snafu this summer

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:09:00 +0200

When the Edmonton Oilers go big, they often go wrong, very wrong. Read More

When the Edmonton Oilers go big, they often go wrong. But Bowman avoided SNAFU this summer

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:09:00 +0200

When the Edmonton Oilers go big, they often go wrong, very wrong. Read More

When Edmonton Oilers go big, they mostly go wrong. Can Bowman avoid this SNAFU in 2026-27?

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:09:00 +0200

When the Edmonton Oilers go big, they often go wrong, very wrong. Read More

Faulkner: Renegotiating after the home inspection

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:51:00 +0200

Home inspections are not simply pass or fail. They are an inspection of the current condition of the home by a trained and licensed professional. Read More

Edmonton’s luxury market among the hottest in Canada

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:33:00 +0200

The city’s real estate market has a reputation for being among the most affordable major markets in the nation, but a new report suggests Edmonton’s luxury segment is one of the hottest in Canada. Re/Max Canada’s 2026 Spring/Summer Spotlight on Luxury Report shows that Edmonton has had the largest year-over-year percentage sales growth for homes priced $1.5 million or more in Canada at nearly 48 per cent. Read More

Alberta Voices: 'A big bus of distraction' — Journal readers' thoughts on separatism for July 23

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200

Thursday's letters: Honour other victim in Dalke crash, too

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200

Re. "Riders-Elks game will go on despite Dalke's death," July 21 Read More

Alberta pledges $30 million and 400 beds for addiction recovery — involuntary detention still to come

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 01:19:00 +0200

One siren after another sounded outside the Hope Mission on Wednesday as hopeful city and provincial officials met to announce a $30-million package for addiction recovery. Read More

Dutch elm disease discovered in northwest Edmonton marks 10 confirmed cases since 2024

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 23:54:00 +0200

The City of Edmonton has confirmed that a single tree in the Calder neighbourhood tested positive for Dutch elm disease (DED), marking the tenth confirmed case since 2024. Read More

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith bullish Canada can reach a deal before Trump tariffs are imposed

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 23:15:00 +0200

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is bullish Canada can reach a deal with the U.S. before President Donald Trump's new tariffs are imposed. Read More

Indigenous attractions showcased at this year's KDays

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 22:28:00 +0200

This year's KDays offers a new spin on local entertainment. Read More

Todd Babiak offers his take on coming-of-age tale in What Gentlemen Do

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 22:05:00 +0200

It was watching his two young daughters step into adulthood, dealing with social media pressure and relentless algorithm aggression that inspired Todd Babiak to write a coming-of-age story. Read More

Edmonton weather: City activates extreme heat response

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 21:52:00 +0200

If you were building an ark in your backyard, you can rest for a few days. Temperatures are expected to spike in Edmonton over the next 72 hours, and after record rainfall through June and into July, those puddles in the yard can finally dry out. Read More

Edmonton activates extreme heat response

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 21:52:00 +0200

Prediction: NHL writers will claim that the San Jose Sharks won Darnell Nurse trade

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:52:00 +0200

Prediction: This winter many NHL writers, commentators, podcasters and bloggers, not to mention San Jose Sharks fans, will claim that the Sharks won the Darnell Nurse trade. Read More

Many NHL writers will claim this winter that the San Jose Sharks won Darnell Nurse trade

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:52:00 +0200

Prediction: This winter many NHL writers, commentators, podcasters and bloggers, not to mention San Jose Sharks fans, will claim that the Sharks won the Darnell Nurse trade. Read More

Opinion: Safety must be part of Edmonton's economic development plan

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0200

Edmonton is in the midst of a remarkable period of growth. Read More

Last chance: Canada's Snowbirds take final flights in Alberta

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:38:00 +0200

Next week brings the last two chances for Albertans to catch Canada's Snowbirds in the air. Read More

Taste of Edmonton 2026 roundup: The good, the bad and the messy according to our reviewers

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:37:00 +0200

The annual Taste of Edmonton festival is in full swing, filling Sir Winston Churchill Square with delectable aromas and heat-busting treats. Read More

Wilderness survival show to put northern Alberta on international stage in latest season

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:01:00 +0200

What would you do if you had 72 hours to survive in the wilderness? Read More

Body recovered after man drowned in central Alberta pond: RCMP

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:17:00 +0200

The body of a 62-year-old man who drowned in a pond in Ponoka last week has been recovered, Alberta RCMP announced on Tuesday. Read More

Canada's first Amazon Disaster Relief hub opens in Edmonton; centre to specialize in wildfire relief

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:40:00 +0200

Flood, fire, hurricane, tornado, tsunami — knock wood, regardless of the crisis, there are some emergency must-haves that keep cropping up. Read More

'Treated as a crisis': Business leaders call on council to deal with Downtown construction, mayor says work has started

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:15:00 +0200

Edmonton Mayor Andrew Knack is saying more should be done to support Downtown businesses during construction in response to recent concerns around restaurants closing in the core. Read More

Wednesday's letters: Edmonton infill policy prompts move

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200

A big shout-out to Ashley Salvador and Andrew Knack for giving us the motivation to leave Edmonton. Your refusal to listen to how infill is affecting our beautiful, mature neighbourhoods, and refusal to put protections in place for rooftop solar, were the final straws. We now pay significantly less property taxes for a much bigger lot and appreciate having a town council that is fiscally prudent and responsive to residents. Read More

Oilers GM Bowman moving out Canadian, moving in USA prospects, but will it backfire?

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 07:15:00 +0200

If there is one trade that summarizes Edmonton Oilers GM Stan Bowman's tendencies it's the Sam O'Reilly for Isaac Howard trade last summer. Bowman has an affinity for players he knew well from his Chicago days, including prospects from the American midwest like Howard. Read More

Alberta signs joint agreement with eight other provinces to allow direct-to-consumer alcohol sales

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:57:00 +0200

Alberta along with eight provinces have agreed to implement direct-to-consumer alcohol sales between their jurisdictions. Read More

Oilers notes: Three-goalie rotation poses organizational challenge

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:17:00 +0200

Yes, the Edmonton Oilers had three goalies on their roster for a month last season with Tristan Jarry, Connor Ingram and Calvin Pickard after Jarry came back from his knee issue, but it was a mess with Pickard basically a practice target. Read More

City and Epcor field more than 4,500 storm-related calls in July

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:10:00 +0200

Edmonton's stormwater infrastructure is holding together in the face of back-to-back months of heavy rainfall, the city's utilities provider says, though the saturation of water means the system appears to be draining slowly. Read More

Construction on $2.9 billion Alberta Yellowhead natural gas pipeline gets green light

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 23:41:00 +0200

Just greenlighted Monday, the $2.9-billion Yellowhead pipeline will run from Peers to Fort Saskatchewan, with shovels in the ground immediately, ramping up to 2,000 crews by October, and a target in-service date of November 2027. Read More

Broderyck Olson hangs up his violin after 65 years with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 23:39:00 +0200

Long-time patrons of the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra may notice something amiss next year, a difference in the violin section from the past half century; Broderyck Olson will no longer be on stage. Read More

Broderyck Olson hangs up his violin after 65 years with ESO

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 23:39:00 +0200

Edmonton police seek public tips to identify sexual assault suspect

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 22:40:00 +0200

Police are looking for tips from the public to help identify a man connected to a sexual assault that took place in southwest Edmonton earlier this year. Read More

Three to Eat: All-weather Asian treats galore at Taste of Edmonton

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 21:40:00 +0200

The weather has been hilariously extra, to say the least, so here's an assortment of medium, hot and cold Asian desserts to either warm you up or cool you off – but can seriously be vacuumed up in any weather. No losers here, but the second two still have me wanting seconds. And thirds. Read More

Alberta Voices: Alberta’s anger is real, but separation a costly illusion

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 21:30:00 +0200

Let’s be clear: Alberta’s anger is justified. Read More

Knack scores: KDays hosts attempt to play the world's longest ever futsal game

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:41:00 +0200

Andrew Knack has one move. One. Read More

TC Energy flips switch on natural gas pipeline, compressor station near Grande Prairie, Edson

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:22:00 +0200

The switch has been flipped on the Valhalla North and Berland River pipeline and power projects. Read More

TC Energy flips switch on Alberta natural gas pipelines, compressor stations

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:22:00 +0200

The switch has been flipped on the Valhalla North and Berland River pipeline and power projects. Read More

Electrical issue at Edmonton Saputo plant causes Alberta milk shortages

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:11:00 +0200

Grocery stores across the province are experiencing a milk shortage after an unexpected electrical issue at a Saputo plant in west Edmonton. Read More

Stephen Mandel: It's not a city councillor's job to sow division

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0200

When I served as mayor of Edmonton, I took pride in knowing our city was a place where people from every corner of the earth could build better lives for their families, celebrate their heritage, and co-exist in safety and mutual respect. Read More

'Notorious errors in judgment': New Edmonton Oilers coach ranked fifth worst in NHL

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:40:00 +0200

The Hockey News, the most venerable of hockey publications, is out with its ranking of NHL coaches. Edmonton Oilers coach has been ranked the fifth worst, ahead of only Chicago's Jeff Blashill, Seattle's Lane Lambert, VGK's Ryan Craig, and Nashville's Andrew Brunette. Read More

Brooke Henderson looking to score a hat-trick at Edmonton's LPGA stop

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:11:00 +0200

You don’t become the greatest golfer in Canadian history by wilting when the water gets a little rough. Read More

Turns out the Edmonton Elks didn't need a franchise-type QB after all

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:53:00 +0200

I was wrong. Read More

Investment giant Brookfield buys Edmonton's Gregg Distributors for $1.6 billion

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200

One of the world’s biggest asset managers just made a $1.6-billion bet on the gear that runs the West in Canada: hoses, drill bits and safety equipment. Read More

'Grow this cool sisterhood': Edmonton Women in Ninja event set for September

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200

An Edmonton obstacle training facility is bringing a premier event to town. Read More

Tuesday's letters: Enlightened federal leadership sparks hope for Alberta

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200

Re. "Separation may not be the answer, but the status quo cannot continue," Opinion, July 18 Read More

Downtown endures double gut punch as two more eateries announce exits

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:12:00 +0200

Popular downtown arcade bar Greta, located on 109 Street just north of Jasper Avenue, announced last week it would close its Edmonton location. The final day of operation will be July 26. Read More

Alberta Voices: 'Waste of taxpayers' money' — Journal readers' thoughts on separatism for July 20

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 23:13:00 +0200

Weekend tornado rips through Rocky Mountain House and Clearwater County

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 22:42:00 +0200

Bryn Hansen recalled being outside around 6 p.m. Saturday to feed the cows on his family's farm in the Rocky Mountain House region and seeing a clear sky. Read More

'Tough summer': Extreme heat and wildfire smoke expected to arrive in Edmonton this week

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 22:31:00 +0200

After enduring record-setting rainfall last month, and severe thunderstorms throughout July, Edmontonians now must also brace for wildfire smoke over the next two days. Read More

Fort McMurray youth facing charges following illegal OHV use

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 21:54:00 +0200

A Fort McMurray youth has been released from police custody following an investigation into the illegal use of an off-highway vehicle (OHV) from June 2025. Read More

Elks, Riders game will go on despite Jayden Dalke's death

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 21:53:00 +0200

Thursday's game between the Saskatchewan Roughriders and the Edmonton Elks will go on as scheduled in Regina after the death of Rider team captain Jayden Dalke. Read More

Ex-Oilers goalie moves on to new career, but still haunts Edmonton in more ways than one

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:58:00 +0200

Former Edmonton Oilers goalie Jack Campbell has announced his retirement, but he haunts his old team in more ways than one. Read More

U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra toasts a shot of whiskey to U.S.-Canada partnership

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:50:00 +0200

U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra finished his talk at the Pacific Northwest Economic Region summit in Edmonton with a shot of whiskey — toasting to U.S.-Canada relationships and partnerships. Read More

Extreme weather prompts $10 million road paving program in Fort McMurray

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:06:00 +0200

After sweltering summer temperatures, continuous thunderstorms and a snowstorm in April that rendered the only highway connecting Fort McMurray to Edmonton impassable, Wood Buffalo's roads have seen better days. Read More

How a Cold Lake cafe became a hotspot for the separatist debate

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200

It sits empty in the midst of downtown Cold Lake. The Beantrees sign is still there, but the fixtures and furniture have been removed. The cafe has been closed since late June. Read More

Elbows up? Alberta distillers frustrated by provincial restrictions

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200

Since he took residence in the Prime Minister's office, Mark Carney has talked about the need for Canadians to do a better job of trading with other Canadians. He's told us to get our elbows up, and support each other. He's called for an end to interprovincial trade barriers. Read More

New Edmonton Oilers goalie takes a swift drop in prospect rankings

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:46:00 +0200

In the summer of 2023, The Athletic's prospect writer Scott Wheeler had incoming Edmonton Oilers goalie Devon Levi ranked third overall for NHL prospect goalies, behind only first round draft picks Jesper Wallstedt of Minnesota and Yaroslav Askarov, then of the Preds, now with San Jose. Read More

Alberta referendum website to cost government $300K: documents

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 23:50:00 +0200

The Alberta government paid an external agency $300,000 to build its website promoting the ten-question referendum upcoming this October. Read More

Three to Eat: 3-ticket values at Taste of Edmonton

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 22:30:00 +0200

One of the things I always tend to hear about taste of Edmonton is “it’s so expensive. “ Read More

Three to Eat: Messy but delicious fare at Taste of Edmonton

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 22:15:00 +0200

Some of the best foods are a nightmare to eat. Lobster dinner demands a bib and it’s impossible to maintain your dignity while scarfing down ribs. Sauces coat fingers, forearms and faces, while juices run out onto nearby surfaces. But the juice, as they say, is worth the squeeze. If, like me, you can’t help but get even the cleanest food all over your attire, you can pick up re-usable utensils at the festival for a mere two tickets. Read More

Three to eat: Fried finds at Taste of Edmonton

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 22:07:00 +0200

What would a burger be without a side of golden, delicious French fries boiled in oil until crispy on the outside and pillowy on the inside? It’s unfortunate that hard-working chefs have to stand over a boiling vat of oil when the temperature on Sir Winston Churchill Square is approaching that of the surface of the sun, but sometimes greatness demands sacrifice. Read More

'Absolutely a Canadian symbol': Snowbird pilot honoured to be part of squadron's final flights

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200

In Sam Peckinpah's 1969 Western classic, The Wild Bunch, William Holden leads an aging crew of bandits on one final, mostly fatal ride. The cowboys get one last shot at glory. It's an iconic movie about how people can choose not to go quietly into the good night. Read More

What needs to go right for the Edmonton Oilers to return to the Cup Finals: 9 Things

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 08:05:00 +0200

The Edmonton Oilers have signed all their un-signed players. Or, at least the ones they wanted back. Read More

Separatist advertisers extend contribution lead three months ahead of voting day

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 23:36:00 +0200

Third party advertisers supporting Alberta separation extended their fundraising lead this week, nearing a half million dollars in total contributions three months ahead of the October vote. Read More

Three to Eat: Delicious desserts at Taste of Edmonton

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 22:25:00 +0200

There's definitely a summer fair vibe at Taste of Edmonton (Ok, there's no carnival rides, but like the concurrent KDays, there's a stage featuring a rotating cast of Canadian performers — Econoline Crush's first couple of songs showed vocalist Trevor Hurst hasn't lost a step over three decades). Read More

Edmonton Oilers almost acquired NHL's most fearsome intimidator in trade for Darnell Nurse

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 19:25:00 +0200

In the weeks since the Darnell Nurse trade, rumours have been bubbling up from numerous NHL insiders about the possibility that Edmonton had a trade in place with the Boston Bruins for Darnell Nurse, with the Bruins tough guy Nikita Zadorov, an apex predator of the NHL, coming to Edmonton in return. Read More

Edmonton Oilers almost acquired NHL's most fearsome intimidator for Darnell Nurse

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 19:25:00 +0200

Quebec First Nations join Alberta groups condemning premier over referendum

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 17:44:00 +0200

The Annual General Assembly of First Nations (AFN) got a nod of support this week from Quebec and Labrador First Nations in the form of a landmark resolution to protect Treaty Rights from the Alberta separatist movement and a separation referendum question set for October 19. Read More

Jurisdictions sign MOU to collaborate for aerospace, defence funding

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 17:40:00 +0200

With billions of dollars ready to build up Canada’s defence network, area agencies are hoping to collaborate and maximize the opportunity. Read More

Lorne Gunter: Mark Carney continues Liberals’ historic economic downward slide

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200

During the first 10 years of Liberal government — the Trudeau years — business investment per worker in Canada fell 18.8 per cent from $20,310 in 2014 to $16,493 in 2024 (inflation adjusted), according to the Fraser Institute. Read More

Saturday's letters: Nenshi's apology with Israeli ambassador offends

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200

The leader of the Alberta NDP, Naheed Nenshi, greeted the Israeli ambassador at the Calgary Stampede. He later apologized because some people were offended. Read More

Three to Eat: The best on a bun at Taste of Edmonton

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:07:00 +0200

To paraphrase the scholar and knight, Sir Mix-A-Lot, I don't want none unless it's served on a bun, hon. Read More

Police investigating death of baby boy in northeast Edmonton

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 04:12:00 +0200

Edmonton police are investigating the sudden death of a baby boy in a Friday morning. Read More

Three to Eat: Mouthwatering Southeast Asian fare at Taste of Edmonton

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:12:00 +0200

Not gonna lie, I make selfish use of Taste of Edmonton every year getting to meet-cute our lively pan-Asian restaurant scene – apologies to all the perogies out there. ("What'd he call me?!") Read More

Three to Eat: Lovely Latin flavours abound at Taste of Edmonton

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:08:00 +0200

The insistent heat of things right now makes lovely Latin delectables extra appealing, and all three of these were worth some confetti in the air! One hot tip is to grab a few different menu items from around Churchill Square and mix things together into your own little mashup, which I'll get into below. Read More

Sweet deal: 97 Street Italian Bakery site hits auction block

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 23:41:00 +0200

A sweet morsel of Edmonton confectionery history is on the auction block — and the minimum opening bid under $1 million is a deal. Read More

'A problem for society': Global Edmonton closure rumours quashed, concerns for local news persist

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 23:10:00 +0200

Global News in Edmonton is enduring another round of layoffs and will have control-room operations moved to Toronto by September, raising concerns from observers about the erosion of local news in Alberta. Read More

Estabrooks seeking Alberta NDP nomination in Edmonton-Strathcona

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 22:52:00 +0200

Former federal New Democratic Party (NDP) candidate, journalist, and public school board chair Trisha Estabrooks announced Friday that she is seeking the nomination for the Alberta NDP's nomination in Edmonton-Strathcona, replacing the riding's current MLA and NDP party leader Naheed Nenshi. Read More

City announces more traffic disruptions thanks to ongoing construction

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 22:39:00 +0200

Edmonton has multiple road construction projects underway, which means delays and lane closures for the foreseeable future — and the city wants to help residents navigate the disruption. Read More

Couple's 64-year love story remembered after tragic north Edmonton fire

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 22:02:00 +0200

Surinderjit Kaur Bhandal and Major Singh Bhandal died together in a north Edmonton apartment fire on Monday, bringing an end to a 64-year love story, a romance their family says was worthy of the type you'd find in a Bollywood movie. Read More

Premier's annual pancake breakfast rings in KDays

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 21:59:00 +0200

After weeks of relentless rain, the sun finally broke through just in time for the opening of KDays, Edmonton's largest festival, and the annual Premier's Breakfast that kick's off the event. Read More

Opinion: When Alberta's skills and investment don't match, productivity pays the price

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 21:30:00 +0200

When Albertans talk about productivity, the conversation usually turns to technology, investment, regulation or taxes. Those things matter. But one of the immediate limits on Alberta’s productivity is much more basic: Employers cannot consistently find workers with the right skills in the places where the work needs to happen. Read More

Baby goat returned to owner after being on the lam west of Edmonton Friday

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 20:54:00 +0200

The RCMP got someone's goat Friday morning. But here was no baaaaaad news with this story, we kid you not. Read More

Oilers fans are high on Stan Bowman's work but top NHL expert disagrees

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 20:21:00 +0200

Edmonton Oilers fans are generally well pleased with the work that NHL GM Stan Bowman did this off-season to improve the team, but not everyone shares that opinion, including The Athletic's Dom Luszczyszyn. Read More

Alberta separatist lawyer denies misappropriating millions from First Nation's trust funds

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 20:18:00 +0200

A lawyer for the Alberta separatist movement says he has done nothing wrong in response to allegations from multiple First Nations who accuse him of misappropriating millions in trust funds. Read More

Alberta Voices: The status quo in Canada can't continue

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0200

As someone who signed both petitions, I believe there is one thing that both sides actually agree on — that regardless of the path Alberta takes moving forward, the status quo cannot be part of that future. Read More

Edmonton police investigating after man found with gunshot wound in river valley

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:55:00 +0200

The discovery of a man with a gunshot wound in the river valley has Edmonton police appealing to the public for tips. Read More

Edmonton police investigate after man found with gunshot wound in river valley

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:55:00 +0200

The discovery of a man with a gunshot wound in the river valley has Edmonton police appealing to the public for tips. Read More

Alberta Voices: 'Most people do not want to separate' — Journal readers' thoughts on separatism for July 17

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:36:00 +0200

Businesses build on Beaumont's strong residential growth

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:12:00 +0200

It’s one of Alberta’s fastest growing communities, and it sits on Edmonton’s doorstep. Read More

‘Slightly reassured’: Neighbours react as city takes action on Grovenor Airbnb

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200

The City of Edmonton is moving to inspect an infill property in Grovenor, financed to be affordable housing, which Postmedia identified as an Airbnb earlier this month. Read More

Lorne Gunter: Province should stay in its own lane over bike lanes

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200

The Alberta provincial government has launched a web portal to collect public complaints about bike lanes, especially in Calgary and Edmonton. This is in preparation for legislation coming this fall that will limit municipalities’ ability to install new bike lanes. In some cases, it may even require them to rip out existing lanes. Read More

Growing Things: How do I get rid of this pest on my spinach?

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200

Q: I planted my spinach in the fall, which I have done with great success in the past. Unfortunately, that success has failed to materialize this year. In addition to bolting very early, my spinach has fallen prey to leaf miner. I removed the affected plants (all of them) and put them in the garbage, not the compost bin. I have just replanted but don't know what I can do to avoid a repeat of the unwelcome visitors. I have both horticultural oil and Safer soap. Will either of these work and if so

Critics face police commission reprimands as talk of AI progresses to Gaza, chief's Israel trip

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200

Public comments at Thursday's Edmonton Police Commission meeting turned into verbal sparring over Chief Warren Driechel’s February trip to Israel, despite signed agreements to avoid talking about global politics in conjunction with the trip organized through the U.S.-based Major Cities Chiefs Association. Read More

Friday's letters: Will UCP force treatment on gambling addicts?

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200

Now that online gambling platforms have received the blessing of our UCP government, I’m wondering what plans Premier Danielle Smith has for increasing the number of “involuntary addiction treatment centres” to accommodate the ever-increasing numbers of addicted gamblers in our province. Read More

McDavid to Philadelphia? Yes, NHL's stupid season is upon 97 and Edmonton again

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 08:25:00 +0200

This in from several sources, information that indicates the NHL's stupid season is upon us again, with writers on various Eastern Conference cities weighing in on the suitability of Connor McDavid soon ending up in their city. Read More

Ironing out the wrinkles of the Edmonton Oilers' 2026-27 NHL schedule

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 02:39:00 +0200

The Edmonton Oilers 2026-27 schedule is out. Read More

Naheed Nenshi — currently an Edmonton MLA — will run in Calgary in next election

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 01:20:00 +0200

A little over a year after winning a byelection in Edmonton, replacing former NDP leader Rachel Notley, Naheed Nenshi has announced he'll go back to more familiar surroundings for the next provincial election. Read More

Overheating laptop battery cause of one of two basement fires northern Alberta

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 01:19:00 +0200

An investigation is underway after a pair of fires ravaged two basement bedrooms in Fort McMurray on July 15. Read More

Alberta Peace region pitches itself as nuclear energy hub for province and beyond

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:50:00 +0200

The Peace Regional Energy Alliance says it is time to start the nuclear conversation for Alberta. Eight municipalities in Alberta say it is time to have a serious conversation about northwestern Alberta a new North American centre for nuclear energy development. Read More

Emergency fund launched for Telus World of Science workers laid off after floods

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:18:00 +0200

Unionized employees thrown out of work in the wake of catastrophic flooding at Edmonton's largest science museum will have at least some help staying afloat while the centre rebuilds. Read More

New Family Drugs Gallery rises out of accidental eviction

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:07:00 +0200

There's plenty an art studio that's had one last hurrah show after an eviction notice. But less common is getting the boot, then moving back in, then starting up a gallery to celebrate. Read More

Top 10 must-see Edmonton Oilers games in the 2026-26 NHL season

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:26:00 +0200

Finally, the full 84-game NHL schedule has dropped. Now all that's left to do is hurry up and wait for the season to arrive. Read More

Smith defends energy rebate, says $100 coming in 'next few days'

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:36:00 +0200

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith defended her government's energy rebate program on Thursday, acknowledging issues with the process but also promising funds should be coming shortly for those who have applied. Read More

Edmonton police investigating possible hate incident after Muslim woman struck in parking lot

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:19:00 +0200

Assault and hit-and-run charges have been laid against an Edmonton woman who allegedly used her vehicle to strike a Muslim woman during a "hate-motivated" incident in a north-side parking lot. Read More

Edmonton police investigate possible hate incident after Muslim woman struck in parking lot

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:19:00 +0200

Alberta-based Young Farts bring Tik Tok antics to Prime Video series

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:03:00 +0200

At the very least, the stars of Young Farts Trailer Parts hope to score a few free cold ones at their local bar when their new Prime Video comedic docu-series premieres Friday. Read More

Edmonton activates extreme heat response until Sunday

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:29:00 +0200

The City of Edmonton has activated its extreme heat weather response until at least Sunday, as temperatures are set to hit 29 C or climb even higher. Read More

Police seek tips after hit-and-run collision injured teen boy in southwest Edmonton

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:16:00 +0200

Police are seeking tips from the public to help identify a driver and vehicle involved in a hit-and-run collision on Monday afternoon. Read More

Alberta Voices: Our readers' thoughts on separation for July 16

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:08:00 +0200

Uncomfortable Americans keep looking to comfortable Canada

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:50:00 +0200

Edmonton has a lot going for it: extensive parklands, hockey superstar Connor McDavid and, of course, affordable real estate. Read More

Gerein: Blake Desjarlais’s hiring at Edmonton city hall was a puzzler. So is his exit after just 90 days.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:05:00 +0200

The world of politics, as I’ve learned over the years, is rife with dark humour, including an ongoing joke that senior staffers probably shouldn’t make themselves overly comfortable in any new office. Read More

Gunter: Spending cuts, not incentives, key to fixing Edmonton's high residential taxes

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200

So, city council is thinking up ways to convince industries and businesses not to leave high-tax Edmonton for the lower tax jurisdictions all around the city. Read More

Thursday's letters: Energy rebate portal frustrating to use

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200

Just spent a frustrating half hour trying to apply for a piece of my own tax money. Encountered one challenge after another — you'd think the Government of Alberta that's for the people by the people ... sorry, that's the American slogan. Ours is not that at all. Read More

Top goalie from Edmonton Oilers just can't get no respect in today's NHL

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:09:00 +0200

Connor Ingram was the top goalie on the Edmonton Oilers this past season. The 29-year-old played the most games for the Oilers, 32, had the most wins, 16, and the highest save percentage 0.899. He started five out of six playoff games. Read More

Top goalie from Edmonton Oilers can't get no respect in today's NHL

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:09:00 +0200

Review: Broadway Across Canada's Clue a slice of comedic comfort

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 01:42:00 +0200

A tight pace, taut script and terrific butler are key to success as Clue Live on Stage! winds up the 2025/26 season of Broadway Across Canada. Playing until Sunday, July 19 at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, this rollicking farce-come-murder-mystery dishes up gut-busting laughs to delight youngsters, their parents and virtually anybody with a craving for brain candy. Read More

ASIRT clears Edmonton officer after man sustained brain bleed during arrest

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:18:00 +0200

An Edmonton police officer who applied force while arresting a man, leading to a brain bleed along with face scrapes and cuts, has been cleared of any wrongdoing by the province's police watchdog. Read More

Jewish Federation of Edmonton calls out Janz over Israel comments

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:16:00 +0200

The Jewish Federation of Edmonton is calling upon Mayor Andrew Knack to rein in Ward papastew Coun. Michael Janz. But, after a series of controversial social media posts, Janz doubled down and suggested the Israel pavilion be pulled from the upcoming Heritage Festival. Read More

Edmonton councillor says that Israel should not be represented at Heritage Festival

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:16:00 +0200

Edmonton councillor says Israel should not be represented at Heritage Festival

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:16:00 +0200

Judge issues extended freezing order on Alberta separatist lawyer's assets

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 23:39:00 +0200

A judge has granted an extended freezing order on $8.5-million in assets belonging to Alberta separatist lawyer Jeffrey Rath, who a First Nation has accused of misappropriating funds from its trust account. Read More

From the midway to music: What's new at KDays

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 23:29:00 +0200

It's the middle of summer, and that means Edmonton's KDays festival is back. From July 17-26, Edmontonians can enjoy one of the city's oldest traditions, with the first KDays taking place in 1879. Fast forward to today and KDays is a massive event that Mayor Andrew Knack says is one of the biggest economic boosters the city has. Read More

82-year-old woman found dead in apartment explosion: Death toll now two

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 23:27:00 +0200

Another person has been found dead, and a final missing person was found alive, after an explosion and subsequent fire devastated a north Edmonton apartment Monday night. Read More

Love and deception: Leduc author pens account of romance fraud

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 23:15:00 +0200

From an online pairing to a sudden parting, Catrina Dumont’s love affair with the man she calls “Danny” in her memoir is interwoven with the deceptions she learned about almost too late. Read More

Former Oilers' tough guy Dennis Bonvie named Boston Bruins assistant GM

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 22:45:00 +0200

When he was playing for the Boston Bruins on his way to being the most penalized player in pro hockey history, Dennis Bonvie skated by the Philadelphia Flyers’ bench puck drop to say he had three fights in him that night, so you guys decide on my three opponents. Read More

Body of crane driver recovered from northern Alberta river a month after crash

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 22:19:00 +0200

Crews have recovered the body of the driver and the 300-ton crane he was driving when it crashed through the railing of the Wapiti Bridge and into the river below, approximately six kilometres south of Grande Prairie. Read More

A $500,000 drug bust, serial tire slasher and threefold break and enters: Stats show crime not on the rise in this northern Alberta city.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 22:11:00 +0200

A recently released RCMP report shows overall crime in the Wood Buffalo region is declining, with a 15 per cent net decrease in total crime. Read More

Three homes damaged by fire in southwest Edmonton's Cameron Heights

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:44:00 +0200

A large fire broke out in Edmonton's southwest neighbourhood of Cameron Heights on Tuesday afternoon that left two homes gutted and a third badly damaged. Read More

Opinion: Alberta’s Care-First auto insurance reform puts patients first

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:30:00 +0200

Recovering from a motor vehicle collision can be physically, emotionally, and financially challenging. For many Albertans, access to timely treatment and co-ordinated support can make a significant difference in how quickly and fully they recover. Read More

Edmonton Oilers to open 2026-27 season against lowly Vancouver Canucks

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:37:00 +0200

A preview of the upcoming NHL season has been released and let's just say it won't exactly have Edmonton Oilers fans hanging onto their hats out of the gates. Read More

Storm damages north Edmonton school, floods Yellowhead Trail; Severe thunderstorm watch issued

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:19:00 +0200

An early-morning storm has damaged a school and led to several roadway closures in north Edmonton. Read More

Flooding from storm closes several north Edmonton roadways; Severe thunderstorm watch issued

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:19:00 +0200

Flooding from an early-morning storm has led to several roadway closures in north Edmonton on Wednesday. Read More

Flooding from storm closes several north Edmonton roadways

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:19:00 +0200

Flooding from an early-morning storm has led to several roadway closures in north Edmonton on Wednesday. Read More

Edmonton Oilers could bring in Top 6 forward, but why do it just now?

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:09:00 +0200

There are still some Top 6 free agent wingers on the market, even as the New Jersey Devils just signed up the most enticing one, Anthony Mantha, with a two year deal $4.75 million per year. The 6-foot, 5-inch Mantha, 31, scored 33 goals last year for Pittsburgh, but zero goals in six playoff games. Read More

Lorne Gunter: Mark Carney looks good but economy tells different story

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:05:00 +0200

Mark Carney has presided over the worst first year of economic growth of any prime minister since Lester Pearson in 1963 — 63 years ago! Even Justin Trudeau, who was an economic disaster for 10 years as PM, had a better first year than Carney. Read More

What the Iran flare-up means for Alberta's budget and pump prices across the country

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200

The price of oil is rising as war in the Middle East reignites, but a well-supplied market and Trump’s on-again, off-again threats appear to be keeping the spike in check. Read More

Alberta Voices: Our readers' thoughts on separation for July 15

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200

From now until the Oct. 19 referendum in Alberta, the Calgary Herald and Edmonton Journal are publishing your thoughts about the upcoming vote and issues related to separation. Here are some of the latest emails we’ve received. Read More

Wednesday's letters: Driver's licences risk your privacy

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200

Recently, the provincial government raised concerns about unauthorized use of health care numbers. Why, then, are they putting these numbers into the public domain by printing them on a driver’s licence? Read More

Judge temporarily freezes $8.5 million in assets of Alberta separatist lawyer

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:39:00 +0200

An Alberta judge has temporarily frozen $8.5 million in assets belonging to separatist lawyer Jeffrey Rath and his professional corporation after a First Nation band accused him of misusing funds he was overseeing as its trustee. Read More

CFB Edmonton: Canada's largest army base gets housing boost

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:33:00 +0200

Canada's largest army base by population just got a big boost to military housing. Read More

Alberta police dealing with growing problem of 3D-printed 'ghost guns'

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:22:00 +0200

A decade ago, building a working firearm at home required machining skills, welding experience and specialized tools. Read More

Two new cases of Dutch elm disease confirmed in Northmount and Rossdale

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:41:00 +0200

The City of Edmonton has confirmed that a single tree in both the Northmount and Rossdale neighbourhoods tested positive for Dutch elm disease (DED). Read More

Sinkhole the result of leaky pipe, not heavy rainfall: Expert

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:27:00 +0200

The Lauderdale sinkhole is growing. Read More

Albertans, Americans plead guilty following investigation into illegal hunting in province

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:16:00 +0200

Eight people have pleaded guilty to 13 offences under Alberta’s Wildlife Act following an investigation into illegal cougar and Canada lynx hunts across the province. Read More

Severe thunderstorm, tornado watch issued for Edmonton, other parts of Alberta

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 22:53:00 +0200

Days after the Edmonton region was slammed by a summer storm, Environment Canada issued a watch Tuesday for severe thunderstorms that include a risk of a tornado. Read More

Fort McMurray oilsands at the heart of new west coast pipeline, but more workers needed

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 22:44:00 +0200

Three of Canada’s largest energy stakeholders signed an agreement that could significantly change what the Alberta oilsands look like in the next ten years. Read More

Review: Zany antics galore as Teatro Live! brings back Cocktails at Pam’s

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:01:00 +0200

The perfect cocktail party is a delicate balancing act. There’s the guest list to consider, what food to serve, when to tell guests to arrive, whether games should be rolled out, what decorations are appropriate; it’s a lot to juggle, and if things start to go wrong, they can snowball out of control. Read More

Opinion: Edmonton's Chinatown Gate will honour the past, welcome the future

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0200

Chinatown is more than a neighbourhood. It is a place shaped by many histories, communities, and generations of people who have contributed to Edmonton’s story. Located in the centre of the city, Chinatown exists on Treaty 6 territory, the traditional and ongoing lands of many Indigenous peoples. Its history is also shaped by Chinese Canadians, as well as many immigrants, newcomers, residents, and communities who have lived, worked, and built connections in this neighbourhood over generati

Purple City's overflowing lineup is all in, with keynote Sook-Yin Lee

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:01:00 +0200

With the loss of actor Sam Neill the other day I was thinking about the constant stream of culture we love that's slipping away, and how it's hard work to replenish the tank and not just succumb to nostalgia for the good ol' days. Read More

Stan Bowman's best deal of the year just got better

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:46:00 +0200

Not every trade has to work out for an NHL GM, but a high percentage of them need to be wins, and a few need to be grand slam home runs, such as Bowman's trade for Vasily Podkolzin in the summer of 2024. Read More

'Very big boom': One dead, multiple injured in north Edmonton apartment fire, explosion

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:22:00 +0200

There was a big bang followed by a blast of air. The gust sent the curtains inside Dmetro Kostiuk's bedroom flying up. He thought another summer storm was brewing. Read More

'Very big boom': One dead, multiple injured in north Edmonton apartment fire

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:22:00 +0200

The City of Edmonton is warning of traffic disruptions Tuesday morning as police and emergency crews continue to work at the scene of a north-side apartment fire. Read More

One dead, multiple injured in north Edmonton apartment fire

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:22:00 +0200

The City of Edmonton is warning of traffic disruptions Tuesday morning as police and emergency crews continue to work at the scene of a north-side apartment fire. Read More

ELKS MAILBAG: Train to a game? No way … Who's who in the 3-down zoo?

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:01:00 +0200

Each week, we check in with our readers on social media and e-mail to see what's on top of their mind, explore the hot topics of conversation and answer hard-hitting questions about the Edmonton Elks. Today, we will look at responses to the latest mailbag, which focused on what's going on in the stands at Elks home games: Read More

ELKS MAILBAG: Edmonton failing Elks fans with awful LRT service

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:01:00 +0200

Oilers notebook: What to do with all these forwards; Hlinka Gretzky Cup comes to Rogers Place

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200

Something’s got to give at the forward position here because the Edmonton Oilers now have 15 guys signed for likely 13 spots with Colton Dach’s new two-year deal for an AAV of $1.2 million. Read More

Tuesday's letters: Cyclists need safe spaces

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200

Motorists like to hate on bike lanes as a cause of increasing taxes, yet they account for a tiny fraction of the budget. I am a pedestrian, a cyclist, and a motorist. Last month, when cycling home from work on a shared roadway in my neighbourhood (bicycle painted on the asphalt), a male driver of an oncoming truck sped up towards me when he saw me, then intentionally swerved his huge truck towards me, and yelled at me out his window to “get off the f-----g road!” Read More

'Gold rush': 22 gambling companies hit ground running in new iGaming market

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 21:23:00 +0200

More than 20 iGaming companies are racing out the gate, as the province gives private online gambling the green light. Read More

Five arrested, including three youths, after multiple break and enters in northern Alberta

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:33:00 +0200

Police arrested five suspects Sunday, including three Fort McMurray youths, involved in break-and-enters that occurred throughout the day in the region. Read More

Gunter: Dear Premier Smith, just give us a break at the pumps already

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:15:00 +0200

Just give me 13-and-a-half cents off the price at the gasoline pump. Read More

Opinion: Bike lanes keep you healthier — whether you cycle or not

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0200

Provincial legislation that could restrict current and future urban bike lanes is rumoured to be planned for this fall. As physicians, we are particularly concerned about the negative health impacts for all Edmontonians — whether they cycle or not — should bike-lane development be arbitrarily restricted or even reversed. Read More

What makes a good donair? Local food writer on quest to find out

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:42:00 +0200

Ramneek Singh thinks that he might be a philistine when it comes to food. Read More

What make a good donair? Local food writer on quest to find out

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:42:00 +0200

Ramneek Singh thinks that he might be a philistine when it comes to food. Read More

Sherwood Park family wins big from Western 649

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:35:00 +0200

A Sherwood Park couple has scanned their way into financial freedom. Read More

How the Edmonton Oilers just escaped Stanley Cup purgatory by dumping an ugly contract

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:25:00 +0200

The fact of the matter is that with Darnell Nurse's contract on the books last season, Edmonton Oilers GM Stan Bowman and his Edmonton Oilers, including Nurse himself, would have had to have done everything perfect or near perfect in order to win the 2026 Stanley Cup. Read More

Edmonton Oilers finally escape Stanley Cup purgatory thru brilliant discounts and dumping ugly contract

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:25:00 +0200

Edmonton Oilers finally escape purgatory thru brilliant discounts and dumping ugly contract

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:25:00 +0200

City eyes incentives to stop industries from fleeing high-tax Edmonton

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200

It's heard so often at city hall, it can be considered a mantra: Edmonton has to find ways to increase its lagging industrial and commercial tax bases so pressure can be taken off of homeowners who are faced with ever-rising property-tax hikes. Read More

Nearly 80 per cent of Canada's past year job gains were in one province: Alberta

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:26:00 +0200

Alberta is home to roughly 12 per cent of Canada’s population, but it accounted for close to 80 per cent of all the jobs the national economy created in the past year, according to Statistics Canada. Read More

Ex-Service Canada employee gets 18 months for stealing $180K in pension, seniors funds

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:19:00 +0200

A former Service Canada employee who stole nearly $180,000 in unclaimed seniors benefits has been given jail time and ordered to pay restitution. Read More

Man arrested after woman, 23, found fatally injured in southeast Edmonton: Police

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 07:39:00 +0200

A man was arrested on Thursday after a 23-year-old woman was found in southeast Edmonton suffering life-threatening injuries before she died in hospital Sunday, say police, calling the death suspicious. Read More

'Very nice deal': Edmonton Oilers lock up power forward on two-year deal

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:18:00 +0200

This in from the Edmonton Oilers, news that they have signed up young power forward Colton Dach on a two-year deal: "Dacher 👊 The Oilers have signed forward Colton Dach to a two-year contract extension with an AAV of $1.2 million." Read More

Review: Rockin' Thunder fest literally lives up to its name

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 23:43:00 +0200

With the entire crowd evacuated into Edmonton Expo Centre in the wake of a sudden thundershower first up, would you guess "gorgeous success" would be the takeaway vibe of Rockin' Thunder Saturday? Read More

Edmonton officers sought injunction before Mathios Arkangelo police shooting documentary shown

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 21:04:00 +0200

An Edmonton non-profit says it faced an "intense and rapid legal challenge" from city police just days before screening a documentary about Mathios Arkangelo, fatally shot by an officer in 2024. Read More

Before Sturgeon County went Meta, data centres first wooed Olds

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 18:10:00 +0200

Before Sturgeon County snagged Meta for Alberta's Industrial Heartland, from a blind date arranged with the blessing of the province’s industry “concierge,” data centres first wooed the Town of Olds in 2025 as a prospect for a high voltage multi-billion mega data centre. Read More

Before Sturgeon County, Meta wooed Olds as home to $13B data centre

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 18:10:00 +0200

Before Sturgeon County, before the Industrial Heartland -- from a blind date arranged with the blessing of the province’s industry “concierge,” Meta first wooed the Town of Olds in 2025 and early 2026 as a prospect for its high voltage $13-billion mega data centre. Read More

'Responsible corporate citizen:' Meta, Premier Danielle Smith defend $13B Alberta mega data centre plan

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 23:22:00 +0200

Stateside, there is at least one concerning headline involving the newest player on Alberta’s AI data center frontier — Meta/Facebook’s $13-billion hyperscaler in a part of rural Sturgeon County’s long zoned heavy industrial complex, a plan announced this week and warmly received by local leaders. Read More

Powerful summer storm batters Edmonton, downing power lines, flooding attractions and sending festivals scrambling

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 23:03:00 +0200

It was a moment that would have been at home in a disaster movie. Read More

Edmonton festivals battered — but still standing — after powerful summer storm

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 23:03:00 +0200

It was a moment that would have been at home in a B-movie. Read More

What a major shake-up in Canadian Sports Talk radio means for Edmonton Oilers Fans: 9 Things

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 21:00:00 +0200

Edmonton Oilers fans have choice when it comes to Sports/Talk radio. Read More

Alberta casino announces online platform ahead of iGaming launch

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 18:39:00 +0200

A local gaming company is stepping into the world of online casinos ahead of the launch of Alberta's new market for online gambling and sports-betting platforms. Read More

'These can be life-changing': E-scooter injuries on Edmonton roads continue to climb

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 18:02:00 +0200

Dr. Erin Bristow's first experience with e-scooters was idyllic. She was in Los Angeles while her husband, also a physician, participated in a training session. When he drove the car to work, Bristow spent the day zipping effortlessly around Santa Monica on two wheels. Read More

'National unity symbol': St. Paul Alberta's message to aliens offers separation debate insight

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 14:17:00 +0200

It looks like the future, or, more like the future as it was imagined in Star Trek's original series. Read More

Saturday's letters: Bike lane redesign along 50 Street a loss for east Edmonton communities

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200

The partial design change regarding bike lanes is being reported as a win-win for the community along 50 Street. Over 100 long term residents have lost their parking from in front of their homes. Emergency access has now been removed. Family visits and deliveries eliminated. Property values will drop. This is an example of how City council forces their will without involving stakeholders. They inflated build costs to force their decision on the community and publicly say win win. Read More

Lorne Gunter: Canada can't be governed by guilt trip regarding First Nations

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200

In the United States, they refer to their national parks as “America’s Best Idea.” Read More

City council unanimous: Edmonton and Alberta need to stay in Canada

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:50:00 +0200

As city council prepared to scatter for summer break, one of the last pieces of business brought to the table by Mayor Andrew Knack moved the City of Edmonton to declare that Edmonton and Alberta are a vital part of Canada and that Alberta should remain a province of Canada. Read More

Edmonton overdose calls at transit stations more than doubled in 2025

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:04:00 +0200

The number of emergency calls regarding overdose incidents at public transit locations in Edmonton more than doubled in 2025 from the year before and was 2 1/2 times the number of calls in Calgary the same year, according to data from Alberta Health Services. Read More

Ghost bike memorial for Edmonton cyclist also a grim warning about dangers of speeding

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 23:45:00 +0200

A bittersweet memorial to an Edmonton cyclist was established Thursday with the installation of a ghost bike in Mill Woods. Read More

Edmonton police investigating river valley sexual assault

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 23:40:00 +0200

Edmonton police are appealing to the public for help in identifying a suspect in a June sexual assault. Read More

Processing payload will slow down traffic in central Alberta

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 23:25:00 +0200

A massive de-methanizer will be holding up traffic for those travelling north from Edmonton on Highway 63 next week. Read More

Oilers notes: Kevin Lowe says Dundon family names on Stanley Cup ‘completely disresptectful’

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 22:56:00 +0200

We haven’t met one person who was part of a Oilers Stanley Cup team — players, management, scouts, support staff, communications, doctors — who cherished the shiny ring as much as seeing their name on the greatest trophy in pro sports. Read More

Oilers notes: Kevin Lowe says Dundon family names on Stanley Cup ‘completely disrespectful’

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 22:56:00 +0200

Office workers move back Downtown as some retail and restaurants scurry off

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 21:53:00 +0200

Just as restaurants and other businesses are closing and leaving Downtown, more office space is being leased, raising questions about recovery in the city's core. Read More

Office workers move back downtown, as some retail and restaurants scurry off

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 21:53:00 +0200

Just as restaurants and other businesses are closing and leaving downtown, more office space is being leased, raising questions about recovery in the city's core. Read More

Opinion: Alberta separation would be devastating for the oil industry

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0200

One motive for Albertan secession is a sense that Ottawa hasn’t been fair, that the oil industry is shackled, that the wealth it generates is stolen. If Alberta could ditch the regulations and stop feeding the federal budget, oil would gush and Albertans would benefit. But whether or not Ottawa is fair, leaving Canada would hurt Alberta’s oil industry. Read More

Legal local wins life-changing $5 million from Lotto 6/49

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:53:00 +0200

A lottery ticket sold in Legal, just north of Edmonton, has made one lucky resident Alberta's newest millionaire. Read More

Smoke signals that major Edmonton Oilers trade may blow up in Stan Bowman's face

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200

You can't expect every trade to work out for an NHL GM, but he's got to win the big ones, and there's no doubt that last summer's trade of Edmonton prospect Sam O'Reilly for Tampa prospect Ike Howard was just that, a big move by the Oilers. Read More

Smoke signals that major Edmonton Oilers trade is blowing up in Stan Bowman's face

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200

You can't expect every trade to work out for an NHL GM, but he's got to win the big ones, and there's no doubt that last July's trade of Edmonton prospect Sam O'Reilly for Tampa prospect Ike Howard was just that, a big move by the Oilers. Read More

Review: Citadel's 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee a summer crowd-pleaser

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200

The gymnasium in a junior high school — seemingly an empty vessel for bleachers, sports pennants and out-of-tune upright pianos — is also a room full of dreams. It is where school dances, concert band romances and dodge ball take place, where children morph into teens, riding a wave of hope, fear and wonder that marks the move from adolescent to young adult. Read More

Lorne Gunter: Alberta population projection a blow to separatist ambitions

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200

The provincial government released a fascinating study on Thursday, “Population projections: Alberta and local geographic areas, 2026–2051.” Read More

Growing Things: How much water should I use in my garden?

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200

Q: I had a discussion with a relative recently on how often to water the garden. Specifically, the vegetable garden and trees and shrubs. What is your opinion on how often I should be watering my garden now? Read More

Friday's letters: A lack of photo radar in Edmonton not the only reason collisions have increased

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200

Automated traffic enforcement (ATE or photo radar) came into use in Alberta in 1987. In spite of its aggressive use Edmonton recorded 31 traffic fatalities in 2009, 29 fatalities in 2012, 31 fatalities in 2015 and 29 in 2025. Read More

Edmonton Elks dominate fourth quarter in win over Ottawa Redblacks

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 06:13:00 +0200

The only thing worse than losing to a winless opponent would be to have it happen on back-to-back weeks. Read More

Tornado alerts cancelled for Barrhead, Ponoka counties

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 05:18:00 +0200

A day after five people were injured after a tornado hit an east Alberta campground, tornado alerts were issued for communities north and south of Edmonton Thursday evening. Read More

Tornado alert cancelled for Barrhead area; still in effect for Ponoka County

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 05:18:00 +0200

Tornado alerts were issued for communities north and south of Edmonton Thursday evening. Read More

Home invasion in Northern Alberta prompts RCMP investigation, one suspect arrested

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 02:30:00 +0200

Wood Buffalo RCMP are on the hunt for two suspects involved in a home invasion that occurred during the early hours of July 9 at a residence in Gregoire Lake Reserve, south of Fort McMurray. Read More

Home invasion in Northern Alberta prompts RCMP investigation

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 02:30:00 +0200

By the numbers, new mega data centre for Sturgeon County a game changer

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 01:06:00 +0200

For decades, farmers have leased the land not far from the corner of Highway 643 and Highway 825, keeping it in production with potatoes, sod, canola, some wheat and barley. Read More

Construction begins on $23.6-million affordable housing project at Mill Woods surplus school site

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:08:00 +0200

Construction began Thursday for 68 affordable homes at a surplus school site in Mill Woods, one of the first in a batch of new housing projects at similar sites the city announced last year. Read More

'The worst possible position': Video of accused Chinatown killer's police transport to Edmonton played at murder trial

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 23:45:00 +0200

Justin Bone raged about being made homeless and accused police of breaching his release conditions during a tense ride in the back of an RCMP cruiser days before his arrest for a pair of homicides in Edmonton's Chinatown. Read More

Senior dead after overnight pedestrian collision, Edmonton police seek tips

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 22:37:00 +0200

A 69-year-old woman is dead after being struck by a vehicle in southeast Edmonton just after midnight Thursday, say police. Read More

Northern Alberta wood, timber holds firm despite cyclical market

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 22:03:00 +0200

Alberta’s forestry sector enters a second half of 2026 with cautious optimism, even as weak housing markets supply, U.S. tariffs and softwood lumber duties continue to weigh on the industry. Read More

$500,000 travel agency scam: Warrant issued for Alberta man on money laundering, fraud charges

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:49:00 +0200

Imagine showing up to the airport; luggage in hand, resort reserved and flight bookings ready to go – only to be turned back because your reservations were never paid for. Read More

Two sisters' 7 Summits Snacks rewarded for Edmonton-made chocolate to power athletes

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 19:12:00 +0200

Sister-owned Edmonton company 7 Summits Snacks has secured a $10,000 business fund for its sports nutrition product — chocolate for your workout. Read More

Two sisters' 7 Summit Snacks rewarded for Edmonton-made chocolate to power athletes

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 19:12:00 +0200

Sister-owned Edmonton company 7 Summit Snacks has secured a $10,000 business fund for its sports nutrition product -- chocolate for your workout. Read More

Concert review: Hypnotic Angine de Poitrine exceeds hype at Fan Park

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:13:00 +0200

As pipeline-obsessed politicians stiffly cosplayed urban cowboys down in Calgary this week, Edmonton got a monumentally more gratifying show as the only Alberta stop of the brilliantly entertaining costume rock-out duo Angine de Poitrine. Read More

Serial tire slasher: Fort McMurray residents alerted over crime spree

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:01:00 +0200

Almost 40 vehicles have had their tires slashed while parked outside multiple apartment buildings including River Valley Manor and Birchwood Manor. Read More

Wonder Valley AI data centre faces growing scrutiny over water use and lack of environmental review

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200

Concerns over water use, environmental oversight and public consultation continue to grow around the proposed Wonder Valley AI data centre, with residents, Indigenous leaders and agricultural advocates saying they left a recent public engagement session with more questions than answers. Read More

'The pricing in Edmonton has just remained so stable,' says realtor

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:58:00 +0200

Another report finding Edmonton’s real estate market is among the most affordable in Canada is certainly nothing new these days. Read More

Amber Alert: Six-year-old taken by mother from Valhalla Centre near Beaverlodge

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:56:00 +0200

An Amber Alert has been issued for six-year-old Lanakai Morrison who was last seen in Valhalla Centre, a hamlet in the County of Grande Prairie. Read More

Alberta projected to be more diverse, older, and urban as population tops seven million by 2051

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:05:00 +0200

Alberta's population is expected to surpass seven million people in the next 25 years while also becoming older, more diverse, and increasingly urban, according to new projections from the provincial government. Read More

Thursday letters: Edmonton city council fails performance review

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200

Remember last fall, prior to the civic election, how all of the candidates got an earful on topics like road maintenance, potholes, tax hikes, snow removal, green space maintenance, etc. They were all going to do something about it. Read More

Opinion: Time for Alberta to deliver care-first insurance

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200

Every day, insurance brokers across Alberta meet with people who share the same expectation: if they are injured in a collision, they will receive the care they need quickly, and they will have insurance they can afford. Read More

Opinion: Responsible gambling message needs better odds of being heard in Alberta

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200

But for responsible gambling messaging to be effective, it must be heard. Read More

Lorne Gunter: Edmonton council keeps ramping up taxpayer burden

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200

As a parting gift before it broke for its summer recess, city council decided to raise Edmontonians’ property taxes every year for the next 20 in order to build up a separate reserve fund that can only be used for “infrastructure” maintenance and repair. Read More

Forgotten man of Edmonton Oilers will get another chance as team hungers for aggression

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 06:57:00 +0200

This in from Edmonton insider Bob Stauffer of Oilers Now, his take that Josh Brown, the forgotten man of the Edmonton Oilers organization, is doing to get a real shot at making the 2026-27 Edmonton Oilers. Read More

Forgotten man of Edmonton Oilers will another chance as team hungers for aggression

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 06:57:00 +0200

50 Street compromise sets new course for Edmonton bike lanes

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 01:41:00 +0200

After steady public pressure over the clash of the city’s ambitious bike lane plan and residents dismayed over the loss of parking, Edmonton city council is yielding ground on a contentious few blocks of 50 Street. Read More

Accused killer Justin Bone testifies in Edmonton Chinatown homicide trial

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:35:00 +0200

Justin Bone took the witness stand wearing black pants and a black collared shirt, his dark hair shaved into a narrow mohawk. Accompanied by two sheriffs, he stood to the judge's left, his hands and ankles in cuffs. Read More

Towing back to normal: More space created in overflow impound lot

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 23:58:00 +0200

It's back to business as usual for towing abandoned vehicles, the city and Edmonton Police Service said Wednesday, after making space for an overflow impound lot. Read More

Edmonton man, 19, charged with second-degree murder in Saturday shooting

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 23:56:00 +0200

An Edmonton man is charged with second-degree murder after a police investigation into a shooting death Saturday morning. Read More

Oil Kings look to plug holes left by departing European players

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 22:44:00 +0200

The Edmonton Oil Kings had an embarrassment of riches last season with their three import players — Miroslav Holinka, Adam Jecho and fellow Czechia forward Max Curran — all being talented enough to play in U20 world juniors. Read More

CF-18 Hornet flypast headlines Edmonton Elks' Salute to Service game

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 22:39:00 +0200

Before the Edmonton Elks face off against the winless Redblacks, they'll be getting a flypast from the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). Read More

Tornado warning cancelled for eastern Alberta

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 22:12:00 +0200

A tornado warning has been cancelled for a swath of eastern Alberta near the Saskatchewan border. Read More

Edmonton weather: Severe thunderstorms could bring large hail, strong winds

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 22:12:00 +0200

While Edmonton has welcomed sunny skies so far this week, a thunderstorm watch has been issued for a large portion of the province. Read More

Alberta storm: Tornado warning for areas on eastern edge of province

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 22:12:00 +0200

A tornado warning has been issued for a swath of eastern Alberta near the Saskatchewan border. Read More

After three months, Edmonton mayor's chief of staff steps down

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 21:54:00 +0200

On April 7, Edmonton Mayor Andrew Knack officially confirmed what had been rumoured — that Blake Desjarlais would be his new chief of staff. Read More

Crews start groundwork to recover crane three weeks after fatal crash into Wapiti River

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:23:00 +0200

Crews are working to recover the body of a crane driver after the 300-ton vehicle crashed off Wapiti Bridge and 50 feet into the river below last month. Read More

Edmonton Journal editorial cartoons for July 2026

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:15:00 +0200

Going where the spirit leads: Fort McMurray artists paint Northern Alberta’s pride at Stampede

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:28:00 +0200

The Northern Lights will shine bright at this year’s Calgary Stampede as two local artists from Fort McMurray showcase the effervescent life and community that lies beyond the oilsands through their craft. Read More