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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.
Ryan Shea has made a strong start with the Oilers after signing a five-year, $20-million deal in July. His two-way play, ice time and early numbers have helped him take on a significant role on Edmonton’s blue line.
Edmonton improved to 4-0-1 after beating San Jose 3-1, becoming the NHL’s only team without a regulation loss when Florida lost its home opener Saturday. The team has allowed four goals in its past three games while playing without Zach Hyman, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Matt Savoie.
Michelle Tomaszewski and Logan Chorney are asking Edmonton for information after trees near Dr. Margaret-Ann Armour School were removed. The city says most were on private land slated for development, while trees on the school site were assessed as unhealthy.
Zach Hyman and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins are nearing a return as Edmonton considers several forward combinations. The Oilers are 3-0-1 early in the season, with injuries shaping the current lineup.
Edmonton scored twice in the third period to beat San Jose 3-1 after keeping the game low-scoring through 40 minutes. Mattias Ekholm, Vasily Podkolzin and Alex Formenton scored for the Oilers, while Tristan Jarry stopped 19 of 20 shots.
Advance voting in Alberta’s 10-question referendum opens Tuesday, with 310 locations and more than 1,400 polling stations expected on Oct. 19. Elections Alberta is preparing for turnout as high as 85 per cent and says hand-counted results will come in stages after referendum day.
The Edmonton Journal headline argues that Oilers fans may accept a less exciting style of play if it helps the team win. The source provides no further details about the nine items referenced.
Edmonton beat San Jose 3-1 on Saturday for its fourth straight win. Connor McDavid recorded his 10th assist of the season, while Macklin Celebrini scored his first goal of the season after returning from injury.
Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society says it will close its Kahkiyaw and Sacred Circle programs in December after their contracts end in 2026. More than 330 families may be affected, and several community events are being paused.
The Edmonton Oilers beat the San Jose Sharks in a hard-fought game that reflected Mike Babcock’s vision.
Students at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology are preparing a Thanksgiving meal for about 700 Boyle Street patrons. The dinner will be served Sunday at the Alberta Aviation Museum after months of planning.
Edmonton beat San Jose 3-1 on Saturday to extend its winning streak to four games and move to 4-0-1. Vasily Podkolzin scored the eventual winner, while Macklin Celebrini supplied the Sharks’ only goal.
The Edmonton Oilers beat the San Jose Sharks 3-1, ending their matinee woes.
Bakersfield opened its season with a 4-3 loss and a 1-0 win against the Henderson Silver Knights. Quinn Hutson, Tomas Cibulka and William Nicholl stood out during the two-game set, while injuries have left the Condors short a couple of forwards playing with Edmonton.
The source headline says Edmonton will be without Walman and will have Hallander in against the Sharks.
Edmonton takes a three-game winning streak and seven points in four games into a Saturday afternoon game in San Jose. Tristan Jarry is set to start after Devon Levi won three straight, while Macklin Celebrini’s availability remains uncertain.