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Alberta’s clocks will stay on Mountain Daylight Time when most of Canada turns clocks back on Nov. 1. Some Edmontonians are concerned about darker mornings, while a nurse welcomes avoiding the time change.
The Edmonton Journal headline describes an Edmonton Oilers power forward as promising and says the player was once compared to Mark Messier.
The High Level Bridge streetcar wrapped up its regular season over Thanksgiving weekend after carrying about 80,000 passengers since May. Riders and volunteers reflected on the system’s history, and the Edmonton Christmas Streetcar is expected to return this winter.
The Canadian Finals Rodeo drew 43,903 guests to Rogers Place, up from about 40,000 last year. Seven Alberta athletes won top prizes across 12 events; next year’s rodeo will return to Edmonton, with dates and tickets to be announced later.
The Edmonton Oilers are set to face the Los Angeles Kings. The source provides no further details about the game.
Edmonton opened the 2026-27 season 4-0-1, with Connor McDavid, Evan Bouchard, Vasily Podkolzin, Leon Draisaitl and Kasperi Kapanen leading or sharing the lead in multiple NHL statistics. Their early results range from scoring and five-on-five metrics to zone time and skating speed.
A Google News listing for an Edmonton Journal article says Mike Babcock’s Oilers are showing signs of Stanley Cup potential in two critical areas.
Edmonton is the NHL’s only team without a regulation loss, with a 4-0-1 record after five games. Connor McDavid, Evan Bouchard and Leon Draisaitl have driven the improvement with stronger scoring and defensive play, while depth players have contributed in their roles.
Flooding from Big Lake left parts of Meadowview Golf and Country Club under water for weeks, forcing it to close holes and repair damaged areas. The club is resodding and hopes to have its primary playing area ready by spring.
Campaigns over Alberta’s place in Canada are entering their final week, with advance voting opening Tuesday and polling day set for Oct. 19. Politicians and groups on both sides of the separation question are scheduling events across the province.
Kevin’s Natural Foods recalled turkey gravy sold in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba and Saskatchewan because it contains mustard not listed on the label. No reactions have been reported, and the CFIA is investigating whether the product has been removed from stores.
OilersNation’s Monday mailbag examined whether Edmonton could acquire Alex DeBrincat, with its contributors saying the salary-cap fit looks more plausible near the trade deadline. They also discussed Edmonton’s early-season play, new players, injuries and Evan Bouchard’s standing among fans and media.
Edmonton musician Everett LaRoi marked his new album’s release with listening sessions at Audio Ark, where the shop is making its hi-fi rooms available for gatherings centred on music. The events reflect renewed interest in physical formats and listening to albums from start to finish.
Alberta’s oldest war memorial was damaged and plaques were taken or pried loose in an act of vandalism discovered Saturday. The Beverly Memorial Cenotaph Committee chair hopes repairs can be completed before the Nov. 11 service, expected to draw more than 4,000 people.
Farmers are reviewing a difficult growing season after record-breaking rainfall across the Edmonton region delayed planting and affected crop quantity and quality. Sunday was the final day of the Callingwood Farmers’ Market’s outdoor season.
About 30 vehicles joined an Alberta separation convoy in Spruce Grove on Saturday, ahead of the Oct. 19 vote. Organizers say they will keep pressing for change after the referendum, whatever its result.
In a letter to the editor, Kaden Boutin argues Edmonton should give Isaac Howard a bigger role after he scored twice in 29 games on the fourth line. The response says the Oilers want him to earn a better spot and suggests a healthier roster or a strong game against San Jose could help.
Journalist Jeremy Appel’s book tracing Danielle Smith’s political career will be released Oct. 13, shortly before Albertans vote in a referendum. The launch at The Aviary offers advance tickets for $25, including a hard copy of the book.
Edmonton is 4-0-1 through five games, with Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl and Vasily Podkolzin driving the offence. Rookie Owen Michaels has contributed at centre and in the faceoff circle, while Filip Hallander made an encouraging debut after joining the team in a trade.
A partly redacted CSIS assessment says Canada’s expanding data centre sector will be increasingly important to the economy and national security, while facing cyber, physical, supply chain and foreign ownership risks. Alberta officials and experts cited the value of sovereign computing and safeguards for Canadian data.