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Edmonton loaned forward James Stefan to its AHL affiliate on Sunday, following the team’s 6-2 win over Utah. Stefan was injured to start the season and joins a Condors team with a 2-3-0 record.
Mayor Bruce Pugh said an alert late Saturday about an incident at the base and a call for outside support made him feel something was wrong. He described the grief in Wainwright and the close ties between residents, military members and first responders.
Devon Levi has started five of Edmonton’s first eight games and earned coach Mike Babcock’s trust after a rocky debut. Tristan Jarry has also posted recent strong outings, while Frederik Andersen’s expected return in December could reshape the Oilers’ goaltending picture.
Alberta has held votes on issues ranging from alcohol prohibition and electricity distribution to daylight saving time and federal equalization. The province is preparing to put 10 more questions to voters on Monday, after eight questions over the past 111 years.
Connor McDavid scored twice and added three assists as Edmonton beat Utah 6-2 on Saturday night in Salt Lake City. The Oilers split their home-and-home series after losing 4-2 in Edmonton on Thursday.
Connor McDavid recorded five points as Edmonton defeated Utah 6-2 on Saturday in the second game of a home-and-home series. The Oilers scored three times in the first period and added goals from Kasperi Kapanen and Leon Draisaitl before McDavid sealed the result in the third.
A new report says 36 Alberta nurses under 35 leave the profession for every 100 new nursing graduates entering the workforce. Nurses and physicians say staffing shortages are adding to emergency department waits, overcrowding and pressure on an already strained health system.
An Ipsos survey found 23 per cent of Albertans support beginning the legal process for a binding separation referendum, while seven in 10 plan to vote for Alberta to remain in Canada. Support for the other nine referendum questions may be higher, Ipsos Canada chairman Darrell Bricker said.
As Albertans prepare to vote on a referendum, polling suggests support for greater provincial control over immigration and limits on federally funded programs for people without legal status. The results could shape debate over Alberta’s powers and Canada’s immigration policies.
The B.C. Lions will host the West Division semifinal on Oct. 31 after clinching second place, despite a 32-13 loss to Calgary. They close the regular season against Winnipeg on Friday, with coach Buck Pierce seeking a stronger performance before the playoffs.
The Edmonton Oilers offered condolences after an explosion at CFB Wainwright killed seven people and injured dozens. Zach Hyman and head coach Mike Babcock spoke after Edmonton’s 6-2 win over the Utah Mammoth.
The Edmonton Oilers extended their road winning streak to five games with a victory in a rematch against Utah. Connor McDavid led the way in a lopsided win over the Mammoth.
Edmonton beat Utah 6-2, according to a headline on NHL.com.
Connor McDavid recorded five points to extend his season-opening streak as Edmonton defeated Utah.
Connor McDavid scored twice and added three assists as Edmonton beat Utah 6-2 on Saturday to improve to 6-1-1. The Oilers next begin a five-game home stand, hosting Minnesota on Tuesday at 7 p.m. MT.
Next Step Thrift has opened on 99 Street, with proceeds supporting Hope Mission prevention programs and work placements for young people and caregivers. The store is a new-location revamp of Second Chance Thrift Shop.
Defence Minister David McGuinty confirmed deaths and injuries after an explosion and fire at CFB Wainwright in Alberta on Saturday. The number of casualties was not disclosed as emergency crews responded amid high winds and officials coordinated support.
Edmonton’s inaugural Picklefest was temporarily shut down Saturday after strong winds swept through its tented site at Ice District’s Fan Park. Organizers posted about the closure shortly after 1 p.m. and asked attendees to check social media for updates on when they could return.
Outages increased as a heavy windstorm hit Edmonton and surrounding areas for the second time this week. Fortis Alberta reported longer customer service waits, while gusts of up to 100 km/h were expected in parts of the city on Saturday.
Rallies for and against Alberta’s place in Canada are planned for the final weekend before voters go to the polls Monday. The vote will decide whether Alberta stays in Canada or holds a second, binding referendum on leaving.