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Two Edmonton Fire Rescue Services investigators testified about accelerant evidence and the fire’s origin at the trial of Jason Zabos, who is charged with manslaughter and arson with disregard for human life. The fire killed 70-year-old Ricardo Olivares and sent seven other residents, including a toddler, to hospital; the trial resumes after Thanksgiving weekend.
Justice Thomas Rothwell has been appointed to the Appeal Court of Alberta in Edmonton. He previously served on the Alberta Court of King’s Bench and worked in private practice and Alberta Justice.
An all-star winger is incoming as the Edmonton Oilers look set to get more help. The source provides no further details.
Edmonton has earned seven of eight points through four games, led by Connor McDavid, Vasily Podkolzin, Leon Draisaitl and Evan Bouchard. The early numbers show a sharp gap between the team’s stars and the rest of a lineup dealing with injuries.
The RCMP warned Avtar Singh Pannu, an American Khalistan separatist leader visiting Edmonton, about death threats ahead of an Oct. 18 non-binding vote on Punjab independence. Organizers say the vote will proceed, despite the warning.
Mayor Andrew Knack says Alberta’s order for Edmonton to roll back zoning changes will raise housing costs and property taxes. The city has three months to restore earlier zoning and parking rules, then 18 months to complete public consultation.
The source headline says Edmonton Oilers defenceman Evan Bouchard is off to a hot start and proving critics wrong.
Premier Danielle Smith is scheduled to announce provincial direction on housing growth in Edmonton at 11 a.m. Municipal Affairs Minister Dan Williams will join her, followed by Edmonton Mayor Andrew Knack.
Alberta’s Serious Incident Response Team is investigating the death of a 54-year-old man who died in hospital three days after Edmonton police arrested him on Sept. 16. ASIRT is examining police actions during the arrest.
Edmonton police say Denzel Dre Colton Bird, 30, is being released from prison and will live at an approved facility in the city. He is subject to a curfew and other conditions, and police urged the public not to take vigilante action.
Elections Alberta says its special ballot process has checks to prevent bulk applications, after an online claim alleged the NDP sought hundreds of thousands of mail-in ballots. A former chief electoral officer says the law does not allow parties to apply on electors’ behalf, and the NDP says it has followed election rules.
Decorative lights based on local Chinatown culture now brighten 97th Street and some nearby roads, while stolen underground copper wire has caused streetlight outages. The city has installed temporary overhead connections as it works toward permanent repairs, and the Chinatown Business Improvement Area is developing a plan for lanterns.
Edmonton Oilers defenceman Evan Bouchard has 11 points and six goals through four games, tying Bobby Orr for the second-most points by a defenceman at that stage of an NHL season. Only Harry Cameron’s 14-point opening in 1917-18 was better.
A youth was arrested after a report of a firearm at Lloydminster Comprehensive High School on Wednesday. Police found no weapon after investigating.
Denzel Dre Colton Bird, 30, is expected to live in Edmonton after his release from prison, Edmonton police said Thursday, citing a significant risk of harm to the community. He was convicted in 2018 of aggravated sexual assault in a 2016 attack in Lethbridge and will be supervised under court-ordered conditions.
Evan Bouchard scored twice and added an assist as Edmonton scored five times in the second period to defeat Anaheim 5-2 on Wednesday. He became the second defenceman in NHL history with at least six goals through a season’s first four games.
Canadian oil producers’ operating profits climbed 68 per cent from the first to second quarter, while capital spending rose about seven per cent. Deloitte says producers remain cautious amid volatile prices but may be preparing for longer-term growth, while natural gas markets and AI adoption present separate challenges and opportunities.
Two American litigation funders are suing Jeffrey Rath and his professional corporation, alleging they concealed that a First Nation had fired them while continuing to receive funding for lawsuits against Ottawa. The claims have not been proven in court, and Rath has not filed a defence.
Political scientist Melanee Thomas says women often gain access to party leadership when political conditions are difficult, while facing barriers and different standards from men. The discussion follows Christine Fréchette’s election loss and resignation, and comes as 57 women were elected to Quebec’s legislature Monday.
The Edmonton Oilers beat the Anaheim Ducks 5-2 after a strong second period and dominant final 40 minutes. The Oilers said they became more competitive as the game progressed.