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Edmonton enters its game against the Sharks with a 3-0-1 record and a depleted forward group, while former Oilers defenceman Darnell Nurse is coming off his first goal with San Jose. The matchup also brings questions about Macklin Celebrini’s return, Tristan Jarry’s start and Edmonton’s lineup reinforcements.
As Edmonton prepares to face Darnell Nurse for the first time since trading him to San Jose last summer, his Oilers career includes marathon playoff shifts, a famous fight and key goals in two Stanley Cup Finals. He played 12 seasons in Edmonton and contributed on the ice and in the community.
Former University of Alberta chancellor Peggy Garritty urged voters to reject the referendum’s immigration and constitutional questions and said her group supports Alberta remaining in Canada. Advance voting begins Tuesday, following the Thanksgiving long weekend.
As Alberta’s Oct. 19 vote approaches, some residents say the separation debate is creating strain at home and at work. Community members and religious leaders are urging respectful conversations as voters prepare to answer 10 questions, including whether to hold a binding referendum on leaving Canada.
Edmonton and San Jose are listed for an NHL game on Oct. 10, 2026.
The Rainbow Bridge is open to drivers after repairs and widening as part of the second stage of the Terwillegar Drive Expansion Project. Some off-peak and overnight closures are still expected as crews complete finishing work.
The Canadian Country Expo is hosting a bull riding and freestyle bullfighting showcase, alongside the Canadian Finals Rodeo and Canadian Youth Rodeo Championship. Six teams are competing for shares of a $25,000 purse, while youth events offer nearly $50,000 in prizes and scholarships.
A 30-year-old Bonnyville resident faces 18 charges after a reported shooting and police pursuit in Mundare on Sept. 29. He was remanded into custody and scheduled to appear in court in Vegreville on Monday.
Edmonton scored three fourth-quarter touchdowns to defeat Hamilton 27-12 on Friday night and clinch a home playoff game. The loss eliminated the Tiger-Cats from playoff contention.
The Oilers and Sharks have made seven trades since San Jose joined the NHL in 1991-92, including three involving defencemen in the past two years. The latest deals brought former Oilers Darnell Nurse and Michael Kesselring to San Jose and sent Jake Walman, Ty Emberson and other assets to Edmonton.
The Friday episode of Oilersnation Radio covered Tristan Jarry returning to the net, the Oilers’ California road trip and their Saturday game against San Jose. The hosts also discussed roster decisions as injured players near returns, Edmonton’s comeback win over Anaheim and the team’s scoring depth.
WILDNorth says synthetic spiderwebs, bright lights and animated decorations can harm wildlife during fall, when many birds migrate. Its executive director recommends limiting outdoor lighting and leaving leaf litter in place to protect animals.
The province has directed Edmonton to restore earlier zoning and parking rules, giving city council three months to comply and 18 months for a broader review. Edmonton officials, housing advocates and neighbourhood groups disagree over the effects on housing, infrastructure, local democracy and investment.
Staff Sgt. Paul Looker was named Kiwanis Top Cop on Friday for his community service, including decades of coaching young athletes and supporting literacy. The award is in its 50th year, and Kiwanis will donate $1,000 to his chosen charity, the St. Albert Rugby Football Club.
Yasin Cetin was acquitted of child luring and sexual assault, while the charge involving child sexual abuse materials was dismissed. His lawyer said timestamped records placed Cetin elsewhere at the time of the alleged assault.
Jose Moran Robles and his family have returned to Edmonton to thank the people who helped him receive life-saving heart surgery in 1998. Now 30, he lives a full, healthy life in Panama, and his mother called the visit a family “life goal.”
Eleanor Olszewski announced $15.6 million for the Canadian Red Cross to train and equip disaster response workers. The funding is the first portion of Ottawa’s $108 million commitment to disaster readiness and will be distributed in 2026 and 2027.
The Alberta Court of Appeal ruled 4-1 that Ottawa’s revised Impact Assessment Act still intrudes on provincial jurisdiction. The federal government is reviewing the decision as it pursues changes to energy project assessments and works with Alberta on a proposed West Coast pipeline.
Winnipeg hosts Calgary on Saturday in a Week 19 game that could shape both teams’ playoff chances. The Stampeders can clinch a berth with a win, while the Bombers need a victory to improve their position and keep their post-season hopes alive.
Alberta has ordered Edmonton to restore earlier approval rules for high-density infill and bring back parking minimums, giving the city three months to devise a new zoning formula. The intervention followed years of neighbourhood protests, a close council vote and an election in which a pro-infill mayor and several incumbent councillors won office.