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A 21-year-old Child Lake First Nations man has been charged with first-degree murder in the 2023 shooting death of Trevor Fournier. Jardin Cardinal was arrested Saturday and is due in High Level court Thursday.
Five homes listed for sale in Edmonton in September 2026 are priced between $2.9 million and $3.4 million. Their locations span the city, as the Realtors Association of Edmonton reports lower August sales and prices than in July and says inventory is building.
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Premier Danielle Smith’s four constitutional proposals are among 10 questions Albertans will vote on Oct. 19, but premiers contacted by The Canadian Press largely declined to say whether they support them. Experts and Alberta opposition figures differ on whether Smith’s government will pursue the changes after the vote, and what could stand in the way.
Winnipeg is preparing for the season without star goaltender Connor Hellebuyck, who refused to report to camp and was suspended indefinitely. The Jets are counting on Stuart Skinner and changes across their lineup as they try to rebound from a 35-35-12 season and return to the playoffs.
Vancouver enters the season after finishing last in the NHL, with rookie head coach Manny Malhotra emphasizing effort, consistency and a competitive style as signs of progress. The rebuild follows major changes to the club’s leadership and roster, with key questions around scoring and goalie Thatcher Demko’s recovery.
Prediction markets are attracting wagers on Alberta’s Oct. 19 referendum, though Alberta residents are barred from trading on the platforms. Officials cite risks of manipulation and insider information, while a gambling researcher says such markets are difficult to regulate and their influence on voter behaviour is uncertain.
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Kurtis Winda and Tyler Krushen started Run the Patch to encourage oilfield workers to talk about mental health and addiction. The running partners plan to take part in the 2027 Calgary Marathon on May 30.
Vincent Blanchard kicked a CFL-record nine field goals as Edmonton defeated Hamilton 37-35 in a two-point shootout Saturday. The loss eliminated the Tiger-Cats from playoff contention and extended their losing streak to five games.
A sunflower with an unusually shaped stalk and spiral-like head has attracted interest after Christina Hardie shared a video of it from a St. Albert community garden. The plant’s appearance is linked to fasciation, a disruption that can cause abnormal growth.
Calgary beat Ottawa in the CFL on Saturday, extending the Redblacks’ season-opening winless record to 14 games and their losing streak to 20. The Stampeders remain in contention for a crossover playoff berth.
A break-in at a Winnipeg toy store cost owner Terri Settle about $2,500 and left her planning to stop selling Pokemon cards. The theft is part of a wider pattern of card losses in Canada and the United States, amid strong demand for rare collectibles and record-setting sales.
Manitoba Judge Shauna McCarthy ruled that Gowling WLG breached duties to present fees for work by Joan Jack and other lawyers for Federal Court approval. Jack says she feels vindicated; the amount Gowling may pay will be decided later.
Service Alberta Minister Dale Nally will attend the Global Gaming Expo in Las Vegas this week to promote Alberta’s new iGaming market and discuss player protections. He is scheduled to join a panel on Tuesday with representatives from FanDuel, GeoComply and the Alberta iGaming Corporation.
Albertans will vote Oct. 19 on five immigration-related questions among 10 referendum questions, including whether the province should take greater control over immigration and impose fees or waiting periods for some newcomers. Premier Danielle Smith and Immigration Minister Joseph Schow say details would be worked out only if voters authorize the changes.
Madison Willan, a former Alberta Pandas hockey player and longtime member of Canada’s women’s national baseball team, played the inaugural season of the Women’s Pro Baseball League with the New York Heights. Drafted 35th overall, she hit .458 in 12 games and hopes the league’s next season will offer more games and help inspire young girls to play baseball.
An Ipsos poll found 20 per cent of Albertans intend to vote for holding a second, binding referendum on leaving Canada, while 81 per cent said they plan to vote on Oct. 19. Ipsos Senior Vice President Gregory Jack says unequal turnout could make the separation question’s support among ballots cast differ from support across the province.
Beaumont expects a proposed innovation park to attract businesses and support long-term economic opportunities. Alberta will provide $38.5 million over three years for roads and underground infrastructure at a proposed safety campus planned as the park’s anchor tenant.