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LIVE @ 11:30 A.M. | Mark Kilam confirmed Edmonton Elks' new head coach

Alberta native Mark Kilam was announced Monday as the Edmonton Elks' 25th head coach.

NHL fines Edmonton Oilers forward Jeff Skinner for embellishment

Edmonton Oilers forward Jeff Skinner has been fined US$2,000 for embellishment during a recent game against the New York Rangers, the NHL said Monday.

Northern Alta. house explosion likely caused by gas leak: RCMP

Northern Alberta Mounties are investigating a house explosion in Swan Hills early Monday morning.

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WEATHER | Josh Classen's forecast: Cold spell ends and brings freezing rain to northern Alberta

Freezing rain warnings are in effect for areas from Peace River east to Fort McMurray and south towards the Cold Lake/Bonnyville region.

Natural gas line severed by vehicle crash ignites fire at gas station east of Edmonton

The Tempo service station on the south side of Highway 16 at Range Road 223 burned down on Sunday after a vehicle crashed into the back of the building and severed a natural gas line.

Sohi says plan to decrease proposed tax hike would provide 'immediate relief'

Edmonton's mayor is pitching a plan to lower an expected property tax increase next year.

Work underway in Alberta town to restore one of last remaining Quonset-style theatres

The historic Roxy Theatre in southwestern Alberta's Crowsnest Pass has seen better days.

U.S. Postal Service suspends accepting mail bound for Canada due to strike

The U.S. Postal Service has temporarily suspended accepting mail headed to Canada due to the strike by Canada Post workers.

Canada Post presents union with 'framework' to reach deal as strike continues

Canada Post has presented the union representing some 55,000 striking postal workers with a framework to reach negotiated agreements, the corporation said.