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• Free hockey museum celebrating trailblazers pops up in Ice District for the day

  The United by Hockey Mobile Museum is part of the NHL’s "Hockey Is For Everyone" initiative, which aims to foster positive change and inclusivity.

  

• Golden Knights next in line to try and stop Connor McDavid

  Although Connor McDavid recently became the 22nd player in NHL history to score 60 goals in a season, the player says his focus is on trying to help the Oilers continue their climb up the Pacific Division standings when they host the first-place Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday.

  

• Canadians view own country favourably but many unsure about Canada's system of government: survey

  A recent study by the Angus Reid Institute found Canadians view their country more positively than Americans do, but only a slight majority of people in Canada believe their system of government is good.

  

• Young athletes test their skills at Community Combine at Commonwealth Stadium

  Young athletes were invited to test their skills at the Community Combine at Commonwealth Stadium.

  

• 'Everything is interwoven': Trudeau and Biden vow continued Canada-U.S. collaboration during historic visit

  U.S President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau have announced updates on a number of cross-border issues, after a day of meetings on Parliament Hill.

• 'More concrete and parking': Critics concerned over Hawrelak Park trees after FOIP request

  Members of Edmonton's River Valley Conservation Coalition board say a freedom of information request shows the city plans to remove trees in Hawrelak Park to make room for infrastructure during the controversial three-year rehabilitation project at the park.

• 2 UCP ministers, Travis Toews and Sonya Savage, not seeking reelection

  Grande Prairie-Wapiti MLA Travis Toews and Calgary-North West MLA Sonya Savage announced Friday they will not be seeking reelection in May.

• Road closures for Edmonton police funeral procession announced

  The procession is scheduled to leave the Alberta Legislature grounds toward Rogers Place at approximately 11:45 a.m.

• Asylum seeker deal between U.S. and Canada won't stop drama at border, advocates say

  About a dozen asylum seekers hoping to start a new life in Canada saw their plans hit a snag on Saturday afternoon when they learned an unofficial crossing between the Canadian and U.S. border no longer offered the safe passage they'd come to expect.

• From hidden gems to family favourites, here's a guide to some of Canada's national parks

  This past week, Parks Canada opened up its reservation system for the 2023 season, offering places to stay, hikes to take and national historic sites to visit across the country. According to three experts, here's where to travel this summer.

• Oilers ready to gear up for Pride night, say 'Hockey is for everyone'

  Players with the Edmonton Oilers say they are committed to celebrating Pride on Saturday night when they take on the Vegas Golden Knights at Rogers Place.

• Most Canadians believe speeding tickets should be tied to income: poll

  A new survey conducted by Research Co. found that the majority of Canadians support tying speeding tickets to income, otherwise known as ‘progressive punishment.’

• 'Art brings a lot of joy': Edmontonians create shows of support for fallen officers

  Ashley Rosenow knows how difficult it is to be a police officer because she used to be one. Now, she is one of many Edmontonians creating shows of support for fallen Constables Brett Ryan and Travis Jordan, their families and their fellow officers.

• Alberta Sheriffs receiving additional officers and more powers with new funding

  The Alberta Sheriffs Branch will have expanded powers and play a bigger role in combating rural crime with new funding, the provincial government said Friday.