Dickinson Close to Return After Difficult Recovery
Edmonton Oilers forward Dickinson is nearing a return after a challenging recovery.
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Alberta barrel racer, 74, returns to Canadian Finals Rodeo after 18 years
Suzanne DePaoli is heading to Edmonton with her horse Red Tag for her fifth Canadian Finals Rodeo appearance. She qualified after winning just over $37,000 this year and hopes to inspire people to stay active and pursue their goals as they age.
Redemption time: Babcock giving Tristan Jarry the bulk of Edmonton Oilers road trip - Edmonton Journal
Redemption time: Babcock giving Tristan Jarry the bulk of Edmonton Oilers road trip Edmonton Journal
Curaleaf raises proposed Aurora offer to US$5 per share
Curaleaf Holdings says it plans to increase its proposed offer for Aurora Cannabis to US$5 per share after Aurora rejected an earlier bid. Aurora says it has not received a formal revised offer for review.
Man hospitalized with serious injuries after west Edmonton stabbing
A man was taken to hospital with serious injuries after being stabbed in west Edmonton Monday morning. Police continue to investigate.
Alberta opens month recognizing foster and kinship caregivers
A flag-raising at the Alberta legislature grounds on Monday marked the start of Foster and Kinship Caregiver Month. The province has about 1,500 licensed foster caregiver homes and 2,100 approved kinship care providers.
Oilers Still Seeking the Right No. 2 Defenceman
The Edmonton Oilers’ search for a No. 2 defenceman remains unfinished, according to a Sportsnet headline.
NHL Notebook: Oilers seventh in power rankings; Ovechkin set to retire
The team at Daily Faceoff have fired up their weekly power rankings for the first time this season, and have the Edmonton Oilers coming in seventh. It comes after an up-and-down week for the team in which they lost their season opener 6-5 in overtime to the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday, before beating them 9-7 on...
Alberta must disclose more records in former AHS chief’s dismissal lawsuit
A Court of King’s Bench judge has ordered Alberta Health Services and the Alberta government to disclose additional records to Athana Mentzelopoulos by Nov. 2 as she pursues a $1.7-million wrongful dismissal lawsuit. Some questions about performance-related records, drafts and metadata remain for future court submissions or litigation.
Edmonton considers higher utility franchise fee, with steep costs for large users
Edmonton city council is due to consider raising the utility franchise fee from 17.65 per cent to the provincial maximum of 20 per cent. If approved, the change would take effect Jan. 1, 2027, and raise monthly costs for customers, including large businesses, post-secondary institutions and hospitals.
Injured Oilers checking ace back on ice amid trade rumours
An injured Edmonton Oilers checking ace has returned to the ice as trade rumours swirl.
Four-vehicle crash hits Alberta Sheriff’s cruiser near Wetaskiwin
A collision on Highway 2 near Highway 616 northwest of Wetaskiwin closed the northbound lanes for several hours Saturday. The Sheriff inside the cruiser and others involved sustained only minor injuries, RCMP said.
Alberta group seeks probe into reported U.S. links to separatists
Public Interest Alberta is urging Premier Danielle Smith to seek an investigation into possible foreign interference in the referendum campaign. The call follows a Globe and Mail report that U.S. Republican strategists met Alberta separatists in Calgary and that separatist leaders offered resources during a visit to Washington.
Suncor exits three Newfoundland fields as Cenovus buys Athabasca for $5.7B
Suncor will sell its interests in three Newfoundland offshore developments to Ithaca Energy for $1.2 billion in cash, while Cenovus plans to acquire Athabasca Oil in a $5.7-billion cash-and-stock deal. Both moves come amid renewed attention to oilsands growth following the federal designation of a proposed Alberta-to-B.C. pipeline as a national-interest project.
Two Maskwacis men charged in death of Ponoka County man
Timothy Bull, 48, and Syran Bull, 19, face second-degree murder charges in the death of 92-year-old Loel Fenske. Police found Fenske outside his rural Ponoka County residence on Feb. 24 and deemed the death suspicious.
The Oilers signing Tarasenko or Bunting is better than trading for a depth forward
The Edmonton Oilers’ forward depth was seen as an area of strength heading into this season, but just three games in, it has already been tested. While scoring hasn’t been an issue, with 17 goals, the second-most in the National Hockey League, their top nine is an area of concern due to injuries. As it stands, Zach...
Edmonton man charged after two fires near 82 Avenue and Gateway Boulevard
Police charged 29-year-old Narayan Bergstrom with two counts of arson in connection with fires set in south Edmonton on June 25. Investigators say the second fire caused extensive damage, but no injuries or damage to other structures were reported.
Oilers news: Dickinson returns to practice, Levi starts against Ducks
The Edmonton Oilers hit the ice Monday morning, fresh off a first week that went 2-0-1. And as the team prepares for a three-game road trip through Southern California, they got some reinforcements as Jason Dickinson skated with the team. He, according to Daily Faceoff Edmonton’s Jason Gregor, was the pivot on the...
Alberta’s proposed fees for temporary residents could reshape costs and access
A proposed Alberta referendum question would let the government pursue fees for temporary residents’ health care or education, but a yes vote would not set charges or determine who pays. Premier Danielle Smith has floated $1,900 per person for health care, while businesses, advocates and a refugee in Calgary raised concerns about affordability, hiring and access to services.
Edmonton set for warm days before cooler Thanksgiving weekend weather
Edmonton is forecast to reach 19 C Monday and remain in the mid-teens through Wednesday. A low-pressure system and incoming colder air could bring rain, gusty winds and wet snow to parts of Alberta from Friday into Saturday.