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In facing young Ducks, the Edmonton Oilers open the playoffs against a former version of themselves
12+ hour, 3+ min ago (965+ words) This time, Anaheim is stepping into the daylight after seven straight seasons of failure, while Edmonton is the proven warhorse Call it The Circle of Life Series. When the Edmonton Oilers and Anaheim Ducks meet Monday at Rogers Place, they…...
Alberta UCP surpass $10 M in contributions: 2025 year-end numbers
9+ hour, 20+ min ago (329+ words) 'We're actually taking the money and kind of socking it away for the election' Alberta's governing United Conservative Party (UCP) raised more than $10 million through contributions over the course of 2025, according to year-end numbers released this week by Elections Alberta....
Downtown Edmonton pub owner 'broadsided' by city's new patio licensing fees
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (804+ words) 'And so much of the city's thinking is so short-sighted' Like many restaurant or pub owners in Edmonton, Mona Jager heard the clarion call. Create more outdoor spaces for your guests. Do your part to make Downtown more vibrant. Grant…...
Advocates call for new action to address Downtown crime, addiction
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (588+ words) Downtown Revitalization Coalition says new approaches are needed to help make the core safer for residents, businesses and visitors The Downtown Revitalization Coalition feels that efforts to make the core of the city safer and more vibrant are at risk…...
Council restores street parking on 101 Street in Chinatown
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (598+ words) Council reverses transit priority measures board'decision establishing the southbound bus lane from 107 Avenue to Kingsway after hearing business concerns City council is restoring street parking on a stretch of 101 Street by reopening a dedicated bus lane that was a sore…...
Opinion: Albertans need action to make emergency departments safe from violence
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (309+ words) The violence that occurred on April 3, at the Royal Alexandra Hospital (RAH) in Edmonton generated headlines across the country. A 42-year-old patient sustained life-threatening injuries after being stabbed by another patient inside the hospital's emergency department (ED) waiting room. The…...
Alberta firm on provincial gas tax as feds promise summer reprieve at the pumps
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (396+ words) Despite Prime Minister Mark Carney promising a summer reprieve at the pumps by pausing the federal excise tax, the Alberta government is standing firm on its decision to not remove its provincial gas tax before the summer. Alberta Finance Minister…...
Lorne Gunter: Carney majority spells return to same old Liberal mismanagement
3+ day, 14+ hour ago (571+ words) The three byelection wins by the Liberals on Monday night give the Carney government an unassailable majority. With 174 seats, they can pass any bill they like without having rely on the Speaker of the House of Commons to cast a…...
Opinion: The future of infill starts now; industry and community have a plan
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (546+ words) Edmonton and region have long played a critical role in ensuring housing supply keeps pace with growth. Last year alone, Alberta recorded more than 50, 000 housing starts, including more than 21, 000 in the Edmonton region. As more people choose to live here,…...
Keith Gerein: Blake Desjarlais arrives at Edmonton city hall with plenty of partisan baggage, and an opportunity to shed it
4+ day, 14+ hour ago (761+ words) To begin to dissect this a little, let me first say that I'm glad Knack finally has a chief of staff. The fact that it took six months for the mayor to appoint someone to the role " beyond an interim…...