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The Anaheim Ducks’ current defensive corps is very different than the unit that defeated the Edmonton Oilers in the playoffs last spring. John Carlsson, Jacob Trouba and Radko Gudas are gone, while Ian Moore and Drew Helleson are injured. The Ducks are 2-0 to start this season while deploying the most inexperienced...
Federal Defence Minister David McGuinty and Premier Danielle Smith promoted Alberta’s role in national defence and ongoing military investments at CFB Edmonton, less than two weeks before Albertans vote on Oct. 19. The funding includes projects at four Alberta defence sites and an estimated 38,000 jobs, while analysts said its effects could reach beyond the military and the referendum campaign.
The Grande Prairie Police Service will take over as the city’s police of jurisdiction at the 6 a.m. shift change on Oct. 21, two years ahead of the expected timeline. It will begin with 80 sworn members, while existing police headquarters, phone numbers and 911 service remain in place.
Edmonton visits Anaheim on Wednesday in a rematch of the first-round series the Ducks won in six games. The Oilers have rebounded from a season-opening loss with two straight wins, while Anaheim has opened 2-0-0.
Edmonton Oilers general manager Stan Bowman said they were interested in Filip Hallander a couple years ago before they acquired the Pittsburgh Penguins forward on Wednesday morning. Bowman held a short media conference following the trade that shipped Spencer Stastney out to the Eastern Conference. It’s been no...
The Edmonton Oilers have made their first trade of the 2026-27 season. On Wednesday morning, the team traded Spencer Stastney to the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for forward Filip Hallander. The name Hallander may be a bit out of left field, but it’s been well known for a while that the Oilers were looking to ship...
Nothing builds team morale like a road trip, and this one for the Edmonton Oilers is perfect. Three games in sunny California with multiple days between each matchup? What a gift from Gary Bettman. Something tells me golf clubs are loaded onto the private jet this week. “I hear it’s warm in California,” joked...
The B.C. Lions and Calgary Stampeders can clinch playoff berths with wins this week, while the Edmonton Elks can secure a home playoff game or the West Division’s top spot. The weekend schedule also includes Saskatchewan’s first meeting with Montreal since the Riders’ Grey Cup win last year.
The Edmonton Oilers have acquired forward Filip Hallander from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for defenceman Spencer Stastney, the club announced Wednesday. The Oilers had reportedly been looking at making a “lateral trade,” hoping to add some forward depth while moving off a defenceman to address a logjam at...
Edmonton acquired Filip Hallander from Pittsburgh for Spencer Stastney on Wednesday, as the Oilers contend with injuries to several forwards. The deal was announced hours before Edmonton faced Anaheim.
Rhonda Starkell discovered she had won $1 million in a Lotto 649 draw after checking her numbers at 2:30 a.m. She bought the ticket at Dollar Drug Mart in Edmonton and is considering how to use the prize.
Parkland RCMP are asking for the public’s help in locating a 25-year-old who was last seen in Spruce Grove on Oct. 4. According to an RCMP release, Jaimie Tuininga was last seen at about 7:30 p.m. in the city and is believed to be in the Parkland County or Edmonton area. Police said Tuininga may […]
This week, the Edmonton Oilers begin their first extended road trip of the season, and there is no better place to begin this California trip than the Honda Center against the team that eliminated them last spring. Edmonton’s lineup, while still depleted, does appear to be getting Jason Dickinson back in Anaheim...
“The Edmonton Oilers are too old!” No, they’re not, and it’s not even close. Some people still take shots at the Oilers, saying they’re old and their window is closing. Edmonton sits in the middle of the pack in the NHL when it comes to team age. Corey Perry, Evander Kane, Calvin Pickard, Derek Ryan, Connor Brown...
Alberta will keep daylight time year-round, but pilots and flight operations will continue to use Coordinated Universal Time. Passengers with bookings for Nov. 1 or later, especially tickets purchased before June 18, should confirm their local departure times with their airlines because some schedules have shifted by about an hour.
Three immigration questions in Alberta’s Oct. 19 referendum would ask voters about fees and eligibility rules for non-permanent residents seeking publicly funded services, including education. Current law provides access for school-aged children who meet residency criteria, while school boards can set fees for non-resident students.
Calgary will play eight games with 9 p.m. puck drops this season, while Edmonton has seven as Western Canadian teams adjust to permanent daylight time. The schedule also brings more afternoon games for the Flames and varied start times for the Canucks and Jets.
The Edmonton Public School Board approved a review of its registration policies to identify barriers for children whose immigration status may affect access to school. The review comes before an Oct. 19 referendum that includes questions about public services available to immigrants.
The World Famous Gopher Hole Museum has closed because the two buildings housing its taxidermy exhibits need to be replaced. A community fundraiser aims to build a new museum and keep the attraction in Torrington.
Bird Canada plans to bring its Bird Explorer e-bikes to Edmonton, with a full rollout expected by 2027. The move comes as Alberta considers rules for privately owned e-scooters and e-bikes, which are governed by the provincial Traffic Safety Act.