Out-of-control wildfire burning near Fort McMurray
As of 9 a.m. on Friday, the wildfire burning 28 kilometres southwest of the northeastern Alberta city was 25 hectares in size.
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160-acre property near Edmonton donated for the conservation of migratory birds, wildlife
A large property southwest of Edmonton has been donated to the Nature Conservancy of Canada to aid with wildlife conservation.
U of A students join worldwide protests of war in Gaza
University of Alberta students in Edmonton have joined young people around the world condemning the war in Gaza and demanding their institution divest from Israel.
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Man killed in Highway 21 crash was from Edmonton: RCMP
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Pair charged with weapons, stolen property offences
Edmonton police on Friday charged two people with several offences following a March investigation into stolen vehicles and firearms on the city's south side.
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Oilers try to regroup in Game 2 vs. Canucks after blown lead
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WEATHERWEATHER Josh Classen's forecast: Staying warm right through the weekend
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5 people attacked by dogs in west Edmonton Thursday
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'Just wait': Toronto mayor hints that WNBA team is coming to the city amid multiple reports
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow says that she is hopeful an announcement could be made soon amid multiple reports that a WNBA team is coming to Toronto in 2026.
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Alberta's unemployment rate spiked in April, Calgary's too
Alberta's unemployment rate jumped sharply in April, as did Calgary's.
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Average hourly wage in Canada now $34.95: StatCan
Average hourly wages among Canadian employees rose to $34.95 on a year-over-year basis in April, a 4.7 per cent increase, according to a Statistics Canada report released Friday morning.
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Magnitude 4.2 earthquake reported off Vancouver Island's west coast
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Toronto police called to Drake's Bridle Path mansion for another alleged intruder on Thursday
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U of A students join worldwide protests of war in Gaza
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By May 7, 2023, Alberta had declared a state of emergency as a result of wildfires in the province. One year later there are no evacuations or emergency alerts in place, and many parts of the province are experiencing rainy conditions.
Oilers fans in B.C. brace for Canucks playoff rivalry
The Vancouver Canucks secured a second-round playoff date last week with the Edmonton Oilers. In the days since, both fan bases have been sizing up their Canadian competition.
Hospitals struggling as COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations rise in Alberta: doctor
COVID-19 statistics saw an uptick in late April in Alberta — a development one doctor says is straining hospitals even more.
'I just can't believe that it took so long': Body found in wreckage 3 months after deadly fire
A man accused of arson in a January Old Strathcona apartment fire is expected to be charged with manslaughter after a body was discovered in the burned building late last month.
Rosie's Rescue needs help saving pig sanctuary in Leduc County
What started with giving a couple of pigs a home on their rural property in Leduc County in 2019, has grown into a sanctuary called Rosie's Rescue.
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2024 pool season: Queen Elizabeth to open by long weekend, Mill Creek to open for first time in 4 years
Two of Edmonton's outdoor pools are scheduled to be open by the end of the month and the season will also see the reopening of the renovated Mill Creek Outdoor Pool.
124 Street market opens tonight
One of Edmonton's most popular markets opens for the season Thursday night.
'Perfect for every skill level': Edmonton golf course attracting new and experienced golfers from all walks of life
A so-called forgotten golf course in Edmonton is becoming popular thanks to a local golf pro.
Edmonton Queen ready to sail again as new owners gear up for the season
The Edmonton Queen Riverboat has new owners and they're excited to get sailing.
Streets to be converted for summer pedestrian use by mid-May: city
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Hockey fans are eager to see whether the Edmonton Oilers will bounce back or spiral away when they resume their Western Conference semifinal series against the host Vancouver Canucks in Game 2 on Friday.
'Just wait': Toronto mayor hints that WNBA team is coming to the city amid multiple reports
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Given the result of the first game in their playoff series with the Vancouver Canucks — a loss Wednesday night courtesy a third-period collapse — the Edmonton Oilers say they need to play better next time.
Edmonton Oilers star Draisaitl misses practice, listed as 'day-to-day'
Edmonton Oilers star Leon Draisaitl is "day-to-day" with an undisclosed injury, says head coach Kris Knoblauch.
Zach Hyman gifts signed Oilers jersey to 'Shaq Hyman'
Edmonton Oilers forward Zach Hyman gifted a signed #18 jersey to NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal.
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Asking rent prices up 9.3% across Canada, Ontario sees only decline: report
A new report says the average asking rent for a home in Canada in April was up 9.3 per cent compared with a year ago, while a slight month-over-month increase was also recorded for the first time since January.
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Magnitude 4.2 earthquake reported off Vancouver Island's west coast
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Out-of-control wildfire burning near Fort McMurray
As of 9 a.m. on Friday, the wildfire burning 28 kilometres southwest of the northeastern Alberta city was 25 hectares in size.
Prince William says wife Kate is 'doing well'
Prince William said on Friday his wife Kate was 'doing well' in a rare public comment about the Princess of Wales as she undergoes preventative chemotherapy for cancer.
'Irate male' assaulted Newfoundland officers with block of cheese, police say
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