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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.
Igor Shesterkin, Evan Bouchard and Paul Cotter earned the NHL’s first, second and third stars of the week, respectively. Their performances included a historic goal by Shesterkin, eight points by Bouchard and six points by Cotter.
Edmonton Oilers defenceman Evan Bouchard has earned himself the NHL’s second star of the week after a big three-game set to open the 2026-27 season. He played a key part in the Oilers’ 2-0-1 start to the year, scoring four goals and eight points, helping the team earn five of six points. It started with back-to-back...
RCMP issued a province-wide Amber Alert for Aspen Wilson, who police say was abducted from her home in Valleyview by her stepfather, Alexander Stone. The alert went out at 10:15 a.m. local time Monday; police said not to approach them and to call 911 if they are seen.
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo approved an operating plan for the Heritage Village to reopen in spring 2027, with visits and programming resuming after closures tied to an alleged fraud investigation. The Shipyard is expected to reopen in 2028, while the Fort Chipewyan Bicentennial Museum remains closed as its collection is assessed and preserved.
A review published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal says the evidence favours permanent standard time, as four western jurisdictions prepare to keep daylight time year-round. Researchers warn that darker winter mornings may affect sleep, health, student outcomes and productivity.
Erin Baker, founder of Edmonton-based True Movement, is entering her second season as a movement consultant with the Denver Broncos and is expanding her work with the Tennessee Titans. Her training method is used by professional athletes and teams across North America, while she franchises the brand and moves production of its workout platform to Alberta.
No Edmonton Oilers player had scored twice on his first two NHL shots since 1997-98. Owen Michaels has now done so.
A group of bikers helped John Hutzcal return to motorcycle riding decades after a crash cost him his leg. A sidecar gave the 95-year-old a chance to experience the ride again.
Hundreds of Edmontonians gathered at city hall on Sunday to protest infill bylaws, while advocates said multiplexes help meet demand for housing in sought-after neighbourhoods. City administration is preparing a report on the effect of infill on home values, due to council in the third quarter of 2027.
About 3,000 people took part in the annual Run for the Cure at Mill Woods Town Centre on Sunday, raising more than $600,000 for breast cancer research. The national event has raised about $18 million for breast cancer research and supports.
Anika Jones, a Northern Alberta Institute of Technology student, placed 17th in the car painting category at WorldSkills 2026 in Shanghai. She was the first female NAIT student to compete in autobody painting at the international event.
The Edmonton Oilers obviously play in a hockey hotbed. They have three of the best players in the world and are expected to challenge for the Stanley Cup. No Canadian team has gone all the way since 1993. That’s a lot of pressure; should they be dealing with it better? Edmonton has come very close to another cup...
Oilers Nation asks whether the Edmonton Oilers should better manage the pressure of playing in a hockey market.
If fantasy hockey worked like fantasy football, you’d have been tempted to start the Edmonton Oilers defence in Week 1, given their weaker schedule. You would’ve been punished. But if you were belligerent on Saturday night and said, “Surely this can’t go on,” you’d be rewarded. “We didn’t give up a touchdown,” said...
Prosecutors are seeking a three-year prison term for Lisa Marie Duperron, while her lawyer has asked for house arrest and a sentence reduction over police breaches of her rights. The Court of King’s Bench will set a date for sentencing on Oct. 16.
It’s hockey season, folks! An exciting time to be an Edmonton Oilers fan with the best player in the world in the lineup. Even more thrilling than seeing Star Wars a couple of years ago- er, I mean 47 years ago. If you haven’t heard of me, I’m Chaz Horton, the new 92-year-old writer at DFO Edmonton. I’m actually 45...
Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl scored late as Edmonton beat Seattle 3-1 on Saturday. McDavid finished with a goal and an assist, giving him nine points through three games.
After what can only be described as an outrageous win on Thursday in Vancouver, the Edmonton Oilers were back on home ice for their first matchup of the season against the Seattle Kraken. And while the mission was absolutely to win the game, I think the bigger hope for all of us was that they could put together...
First Nations groups are holding workshops, sharing voting information and preparing to help members cast ballots in Alberta’s Oct. 19 referendum. The vote includes 10 questions, with the final one on separation, amid a legal dispute and debate over treaty rights and Alberta’s place in Canada.