Oilers superfan Ben Stelter dies
Ben Stelter has died. His father made the announcement on social media on Wednesday.
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Southeast LRT delays caused by cracks on piers 'deeply disappointing': mayor
The Valley Line Southeast LRT will not open this summer as planned. The CEO of TransEd announced at Davies Station on Wednesday cracks had been found on three concrete piers that support the elevated tracks.
Monkeypox vaccine locations added in Alberta as confirmed cases rise
Albertans will no longer have to travel to Edmonton or Calgary to get a monkeypox vaccination.
Indigenous theatre space to be integrated within 2022 Fringe Festival
A teepee was raised at the Fringe Festival grounds on Thursday morning to kick off the Indigenous theatre space, pêhonân.
'I just love learning': Some Edmonton students return to the classroom
Students at St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Elementary School returned to class on Wednesday.
'A win, win, win': Massive addition to proposed gondola plan pitched to councillors
If Edmonton does go ahead with a new gondola over the North Saskatchewan River, a local businessman has a grand idea for what to surround it with on the southern edge of the valley.
UCP leadership candidates to meet with Alberta Teachers' Association
Six of the seven United Conservative Party candidates vying for the party's leadership will discuss education spending, policy and the future of teaching in Alberta with teachers from across the province Wednesday afternoon.
Josh Classen's forecast: Let the heat streak begin
After two days in the mid 20s in Edmonton...temperatures are set to ramp up for the next week and a half.
Two children at centre of Sask. Amber Alert found safe in South Dakota, suspect arrested
The Meade County Sheriff’s Office in South Dakota said it has arrested the man wanted in connection with an Amber Alert in Saskatchewan.
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Indigenous theatre space to be integrated within 2022 Fringe Festival
A teepee was raised at the Fringe Festival grounds on Thursday morning to kick off the Indigenous theatre space, pêhonân.
Sea lion pup born at West Edmonton Mall in need of name
West Edmonton Mall is looking for suggestions for names for its newest resident, a California Sea Lion pup.
Return of Folk Fest this weekend means return to 'normal,' says organizer
Edmonton Folk Music Festival organizers and volunteers are hard at work ahead of the festival's sold-out return.
Raptors to play NBA preseason game in Edmonton in October
Edmontonians will have the chance to see the Toronto Raptors play in their own city this fall.
'Phenomenal' turnout at 2022 Taste of Edmonton festival: organizers
Taste of Edmonton organizers say this year's event shattered expectations as Sunday marked the last day of festivities.
Blueberry Bluegrass Festival brings international musicians to Stony Plain
The Blueberry Bluegrass Festival is wrapping up Sunday in Stony Plain after several days of unique musical experiences, according to organizers.
Edmonton welcomes first California Pizza Kitchen restaurant in Canada
Canada's first California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) opened its doors in Edmonton this weekend to large fanfare.
Old Strathcona celebrating dog-friendly businesses with weekend Pet Prowl
Whyte Avenue has gone to the dogs. The Old Strathcona Business Association (OSBA) has launched a new pet-friendly business map that highlights more than 80 shops, services, and restaurant patios where canines are welcome.
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Concerns emerge over 'misleading' Canadian handgun import ban
Ottawa's plan to stop handgun imports into Canada has some gun owners and experts in Alberta calling it an overreach that could have unintended consequences.
'How many more crosses are we going to put up?': Calls for change to Parkland County intersection
A Parkland County intersection known as the "death trap" or the "devil's intersection" for how many fatal crashes it causes claimed another person's life this week, with residents continuing to push for a redesign.
'They're not thinking about hockey': Little appetite for first-ever summer world juniors tournament
The shadow of scandal hangs over the World Junior Championships set to start in Edmonton next week.
What will be the legacy of Pope Francis' visit to Alberta? Catholic leaders weigh in
For Catholic leaders in Edmonton, being able to host the Pope means an opportunity of a lifetime, with the hope his visit will reinvigorate the local faith community and reconciliation efforts.
'I can just feel the healing': Pope Francis apology received at Maskwacis, speaks at Sacred Heart Parish
The head of the Catholic church delivered on Monday an apology to Indigenous people on their own land for its role in Canada's residential schools and the traumas experienced there.
Sports
Canada slips past Sweden 4-3 in pre-world junior test
Canada scored three unanswered goals in the first period, including one on the power play, and went on to defeat Sweden 4-3 on Monday in the final exhibition tune-up before Tuesday's start of the rescheduled 2022 World Junior Hockey Championship at Rogers Place.
Rourke reaches new heights as B.C. Lions rout struggling Edmonton Elks 46-14
Just seven games into his first season as a CFL starter, B.C. Lions star Nathan Rourke is already breaking his own records.
Alberta U15 team wins bronze in national basketball championship
The Alberta U15 men's team beat Nova Scotia to secure bronze in the 2022 National Basketball Championships on Saturday.
Canada beats Sweden 4-1 to claim gold in Hlinka Gretzky Cup
Canada scored early and often and also stayed out of the penalty box en route to a 4-1 victory over Sweden in the gold-medal final of the Hlinka Gretzky Cup.
Lowly Elks aim for momentum shift against B.C. Lions
The Edmonton Elks will aim to snap a 12-game losing skid to West Division representatives on Saturday when they visit the B.C. Lions in Vancouver.
