Edmonton Latest News
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Stuart Skinner blanks Kings as Edmonton Oilers win Game 4Stuart Skinner made 33 saves for his first career playoff shutout as the Edmonton Oilers blanked the Los Angeles Kings 1-0, Sunday night. “I’ve changed a lot,” Skinner said after the game when asked about his growth as a goaltender. “That’s going through all of the experiences that I’ve been able to go through the...Sports4 hours
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Social cost of alcohol addiction in Canada outweighs government revenue by $6 billion dollarsA recent study shows that in 2020 net government revenue from alcohol sales was $13 billion while the net social costs from alcohol use were $19 billion.Consumer10 hours
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David Rittich gets the start in goal for Los Angeles in Game 4 against EdmontonDavid Rittich will be the starting goaltender for the Los Angeles Kings in Game 4 of their first-round NHL playoffs series against the Edmonton Oilers on Sunday night.Sports10 hours
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London Drugs says stores in western Canada closed until further noticeLondon Drugs said its stores across western Canada would be closed until further notice.CanadaApr 28
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Inmate escapes from minimum-security facility in EdmontonCorrectional Services of Canada issued a warrant for 31-year-old Eugenia Herman who could not be accounted for at the Buffalo Sage Wellness House in Edmonton Saturday.CrimeApr 28
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Calgary lab utilizes drones to better understand wildfiresAs wildfires begin to threaten Alberta communities, a cutting-edge lab in Calgary is hoping drones may help researchers better understand these devastating blazes.EnvironmentApr 28
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Athletes diving in to raise money for Alberta’s para swimming teamThe fundraiser will help Edmonton and area swimmers get to their competitions across the province and access specialized equipment.SportsApr 28
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Edmonton man killed in motorcycle crash near Sherwood ParkAlberta RCMP are investigating a crash involving a motorcycle that killed a 47-year-old Edmonton man on Highway 16 on Saturday.CanadaApr 28
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Ukrainian Newcomer Furniture Warehouse closes permanently after 2 years of operationsSince the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Alberta welcomed nearly 60,000 Ukrainian refugees. Although some have gone back, roughly 20,000 people remain in Edmonton.CanadaApr 28
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Calgary family welcomes refugees from Gaza at considerable expenseThere was immense relief and joy at Calgary International Airport Saturday afternoon as Ossama Zaqqout, his wife, and kids, finally welcomed his parents to Canada.PoliticsApr 28
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Alberta farmers vow to keep up the fight against proposed motorsports parkThe Alberta Environmental Appeals Board has dismissed a challenge by a group of citizens regarding the construction of a motorsports park near the community of Rosebud.EnvironmentApr 27
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Oilers coach calls McDavid and Draisaitl’s playoff performances remarkableThe Oilers rookie head coach witnessed the dynamic duo drag Edmonton back from a disastrous start to the regular season, and they've elevated their game even further this spring.SportsApr 27
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Drumheller hoping to break record for ‘largest gathering of people dressed as dinosaurs’The town of Drumheller is hoping to set a record for the ultimate prehistoric challenge on Saturday.FeaturesApr 27
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Valleyview RCMP investigate nude video taken in rec center washroomRCMP in Valleyview Alta., say charges are pending against a youth who allegedly shared a nude video of another youth inside a school washroom.CrimeApr 27
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Haida elder suing Catholic Church and former Edmonton priest, hopes for ‘healing and reconciliation’The lawsuit argues that the comments target residential school survivors who have spoken publicly about the deaths associated with residential schools.CanadaApr 27
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Edmonton Oilers pound Kings for Game 3 winThe Edmonton Oilers scored three power play goals in a 6-1 throttling of the Los Angeles Kings, Friday night. “I thought it was good win,” Oilers captain Connor McDavid said. “I thought we did a lot of good things. Obviously special teams was great. I thought Stu (Skinner) was a rock back there for us....SportsApr 27
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Questions raised surrounding Alberta’s Bill 20: ‘Unprecedented intervention’Following Thursday's announcement, political scientists and law experts are weighing in on how the province can exercise control and whether it should.PoliticsApr 26
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Cat survives downtown Edmonton fire by jumping from balconyOther than a few singed whiskers, officials say a cat that escaped a fire inside an apartment on Jasper Avenue in downtown Edmonton is expected to make a full recovery.FireApr 26
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RCMP charge four in connection with 2020 death of man from Blackfalds, Alta.After four-years of investigation, RCMP have laid charges in connection with the death of Ryan James Gudwer of Blackfalds, Alta. Four individuals have been arrested.CrimeApr 26
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Alberta to pilot new social studies curriculum after facing blowbackAlberta's government says a new draft social studies curriculum for elementary schools is ready to be tested in classrooms this fall.EducationApr 26
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Edmonton police release sketch of man believed to be involved in truck theftsEdmonton police continue to seek a man they believe was involved in a string of truck thefts in March. They have released a composite sketch of the suspect.CrimeApr 26
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New AHS campaign encourages conversations about organ, tissue donationAlbertans are hoping that sharing their message about organ and tissue donation will encourage more people to have end-of-life conversations with their loved ones.HealthApr 26
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Alberta Aviation Museum wants to take over Hangar 14 ownership from City of EdmontonAfter Hangar 11 was destroyed in a fire, those working to preserve and promote Edmonton's aviation history say their efforts are now more important than ever.CanadaApr 26
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T. Rex an intelligent tool-user and culture-builder? Not so fast, says new U of A researchA U of A neuroscientist says the T.Rex had smarts closer to those of a crocodile than a primate, so rest easy — if the thought of a seven-tonne crocodile makes you rest easy.ScienceApr 26
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Imperial Oil marks record Q1 production at Kearl ahead of Trans Mountain startImperial Oil Ltd. pushed its Kearl oilsands project to record production as it continues to ramp up output ahead of the opening of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion.CanadaApr 26