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Edmonton has grown its affordable housing supply from 13,500 units in 2019 to more than 20,000 in 2026, including homes that are complete and projects with commitments but not yet finished. The increase comes as one in four renter households is in core housing need, while the city distinguishes time-limited shelter from non-market affordable housing.
Alberta Medical Association members have ratified a proposed three-year master pay deal with the provincial government. The agreement followed mediation, and both sides say they will release details once it is finalized.
Alberta independence advocates say Quebec premier-designate Paul St-Pierre Plamondon could alter Canada’s political landscape. Alberta voters will decide on Oct. 19 whether to remain in Canada or proceed to a binding separation vote.
A 32-year-old woman from Athabasca County has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of Kevin Witney, 42. Witney’s death at a rural property north of Boyle was ruled a homicide after an autopsy.
After starting the year with a boatload of injuries up front, it appears help may be on the way for the Edmonton Oilers, but the search may have started long before the injury bug hit. Over the summer, general manager Stan Bowman spoke about the need to add youth to the Oilers’ lineup, and he has followed through...
Simple Plan will play Rogers Place on Jan. 29 as part of its 25th-anniversary world tour. Yellowcard and Bowling For Soup will join the Edmonton concert, with $1 from each ticket going to the Simple Plan Foundation.
Emera Inc. and Canadian Utilities Ltd. have agreed to an all-stock merger that would create a utility serving six million customers across five regions. ATCO Ltd., Canadian Utilities’ controlling shareholder, plans to focus on infrastructure services, including defence, housing and energy security.
Three games into the season, Edmonton Oilers fans have already felt just about every emotion a person can feel. Oilers fans have felt excitement about the new season, anger over all the goals the team has surrendered, disappointment with the odd-man rushes they’ve given up, and joy that they’ve put together two wins...
Wood Buffalo RCMP have issued arrest warrants for two people facing fraud-related charges after a Fort McMurray resident reported losing an estimated $120,000. The warrants were announced as the detachment launched its Financial Crime Unit, following a pilot project begun in April 2026.
An 18-year-old from Yorkton, Sask., has been charged with three terrorism-related offences following an RCMP investigation that began Sept. 24. The teen was remanded into custody and scheduled to appear in Yorkton provincial court on Tuesday.
Pierre LeBrun said Connor Hellebuyck is not going to play in Canada amid speculation involving the Edmonton Oilers.
An Edmonton Journal headline says a fierce Oilers prospect was told to focus on being a hockey player. The source provides no further details about who delivered the message or when.
The Edmonton Oilers begin a three-game road trip to California this week. They’ll face the Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday, the San Jose Sharks on Saturday, and the Los Angeles Kings next Tuesday. After a rollercoaster start to the season, we’ll see how the team performs on their road trip to the United States. Anaheim...
Through the first three Edmonton Oilers games, the focus is on goaltending. What else is new around here? There is the Tristan Jarry and Devon Levi shuffle, the injury to Frederik Andersen delaying his Oilers debut, the rise of Connor Ungar to AHL starter, and prospects Samuel Jonsson and Nathan Day grinding it out...
Coun. Jon Morgan wants Edmonton to drop its single-use bag fee requirement for restaurants, arguing it burdens customers and has done little to reduce waste. Other councillors cite a reported 77 per cent reduction in single-use bags as evidence the bylaw is working, and council is expected to debate the motion later this week.
Families waited for about two hours as Ross Sheppard High School was locked down after a weapons complaint. Police later said the weapon was an imitation gun; the incident has renewed attention to communication and provincial school safety plans.
Edmonton Oilers defenceman Evan Bouchard was named the NHL’s Second Star of the Week.
Raf Tenderenda has launched Edmonton Utility Watch to explain and track utility decisions in Edmonton. He spoke to the city’s utility committee as councillors consider an increase to Epcor’s electricity distribution franchise fee.
Albertans can book seasonal immunizations, with first appointments starting Oct. 19. Eligibility and cost vary by vaccine and age, while an RSV antibody will be offered to infants born in hospital from November through April.
RCMP seized 147,700 cartons of unstamped cigarettes, firearms, cash and vehicles during a months-long investigation in central Alberta. A 50-year-old Westlock man faces multiple charges and is due back in court Oct. 29.