CBC - Calgary (4 minutes ago)
A collision on Friday left a 16-year-old driver dead, and a Sunday crash killed a 25-year-old driver and seriously injured another driver. Both incidents happened on Stoney Trail S.W. and excessive speed is believed by police to have been a factor.
ReadCBC - Edmonton (4 minutes ago)
On Tuesday, millions of Canadians will celebrate Canada Day — an event that has taken on greater meaning this year following the surge of national pride in the face of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs and his threat to make Canada the 51st state.
ReadCalgary Herald - Local (15 minutes ago)
The Calgary Flames aren't expected to be big players on the first day of free-agency. That doesn't mean it's going to be an entirely quiet day, though. Even if they aren't going fishing for the biggest names in the market and are still early in their retool, the Flames have a few needs they are […]
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (16 minutes ago)
The Edmonton Oilers have little wiggle room to make moves this summer, at the same time as the team has major needs and fan expectations are about ready to blow the roof off the downtown arena. What it likely means is good-bye to veteran wingers Connor Brown and Corey Perry, and possibly even to core […]
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (2 hours ago)
EDMONTON — As Canada prepares Tuesday to blow out 158 birthday candles, Alberta plans three days later to formalize rules making it easier to have an independence celebration of its own. Beginning Friday, Premier Danielle Smith’s United Conservative government is officially lowering the required threshold for citizens to initiate a provincewide...
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (2 hours ago)
Edmonton's river valley is a "forever” project. While our ways of looking at the world changes, keeping the river valley as green as possible is never a bad strategy. This week, before city council goes on summer break, two items impacting the river valley are on their agenda: consideration of a seven-acre mountain bike facility […]
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (4 hours ago)
Puckpedia is reporting the Edmonton Oilers have retained aggressive, veteran NHL unrestricted free agent Kasperi Kapanen, signing him to a one-year deal at $1.3 million. “The Oilers are re-signing UFA F Kasperi Kapanen for 1 year $1.3M. 13P in 57 GP with EDM. Rep'd by Markus Lehto, Wasserman hockey.” Kapanen played his best hockey for […]
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (7 hours ago)
With Glen Gulutzan offered the head coaching job in Dallas and working on the parameters of perhaps a three or a four-year contract to replace Pete DeBoer, he leaves a huge hole on the Edmonton Oilers staff because he's run the NHL's most lethal power play. Replacing Gulutzan, who had the total buy-in from Connor […]
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (12 hours ago)
Everywhere you go NHL GMs are complaining about how difficult it’s going to be to sign useful players this July in what is shaping up to be a brtual seller’s market, with only a few teams looking to unload players but plenty looking to acquire them. With the NHL’s salary cap finally set to shoot […]
ReadCityNews - Calgary (16 hours ago)
One person is dead after a multi-vehicle crash on Stoney Trail in southwest Calgary on Sunday evening. Emergency crews were called to the northbound lanes of Stoney Trail between 17 Avenue SW and Bow Trail around 6:15 p.m. for reports of a collision. Calgary police say multiple vehicles were involved. Images from the scene show […]
ReadCBC - Calgary (17 hours ago)
A woman in the southeast Calgary community of Parkland was injured following an encounter with a bobcat on Sunday, according to police. The incident follows a bobcat encounter that left a woman injured in Parkland on June 23, making it the second such incident in the last seven days.
ReadCalgary Herald - Local (17 hours ago)
Eight people were taken to hospital Saturday afternoon after they were struck by falling equipment at a temporary market set up outside City Hall. The injured — seven adults and one youth — were attending the outdoor Naija Market Day around 3 p.m. when a light standard and television screens fell, hitting several people, said […]
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (A day ago)
Brock Boeser to sign with the Edmonton Oilers? Major changes to the Oilers coaching staff? The rumour mill around the Edmonton Oilers is heating up, with insiders suggesting that star Vancouver winger Brock Boeser might well make sense for the Oilers, as would a change in Edmonton’s goalie coaching. The rumour mill exploded last week […]
ReadEdmonton Sun - Local (A day ago)
The Alberta government has a glorious opportunity to admit a mistake — and, most significantly, send a ringing message to Albertans with disabilities matter and are respected. A big ask? Absolutely. But what gets accomplished if we do not set expectations high … including asking? When the federal government announced the Canadian Disability...
ReadEdmonton Sun - Local (A day ago)
Should the province boost funding for roads? VOTE IN OUR DAILY ONLINE POLL! EE DESERVES MORE LOVE I love my Oilers. I was a season seat holder for over 25 years including The Decade of Darkness but Hockey season is over Edmonton has other sports teams that could use some coverage. Since the playoffs have […]
ReadCalgary Sun - Local (A day ago)
A glimmer of hope For the past 20-plus years, there has been serious opposition to natural resource projects of all kinds, particularly in the oil sector. While the green elites would have you believe Canada is solely to blame for changes in our environment, they are losing their minds over Bill C-5, which offers a […]
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (A day ago)
The Edmonton Oilers are about to enter a phase of the McDavid era that could end up franchise-defining. They remain in a Stanley Cup window. Only this year McDavid is on the final year of his existing contract. And he, quite understandably, wants to win. So, how does Stan Bowman make that happen? Does he […]
ReadCBC - Edmonton (2 days ago)
Despite Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's push to pump crude oil to British Columbia, B.C. Premier David Eby says his government backs the federal tanker ban that prohibits oil tankers from stopping, loading, or unloading at protected area ports on the province's North Coast.
ReadCalgary Herald - Local (2 days ago)
The Calgary Flames took two centres in the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft on Friday night. On Saturday, they doubled-down on that approach, although director of amateur scouting Tod Button insisted they never wavered from their commitment to drafting the best player available. The fact that that those players happened to be centres […]
ReadCalgary Herald - Local (2 days ago)
If you’re a wizard with chalk on the hunt for an opportunity to showcase what you can do, the Montgomery Business Improvement Area (BIA) may have the perfect answer for you. On Saturday afternoon, the BIA launched Calgary’s first-ever “Chalk On The Block,” a street festival where artists of all ages and talent can show […]
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (2 days ago)
When you are picking 83rd, 117, 131, 191 and 223 in the NHL draft, the burning question is probably whether captain Connor McDavid, GM Stan Bowman and head of hockey ops Jeff Jackson will still be here in Edmonton when any or all of the kids the Oilers selected Saturday are anywhere near the NHL […]
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (2 days ago)
It was like going to the belly flop contest and seeing nothing but skinny dudes on the diving board. On the second day of the NHL Draft, the big splash never came. Not for the Edmonton Oilers, anyway. Fans hoping for, or even expecting, a major move that might push the two-time Western Conference champions […]
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (2 days ago)
"So the consumption of the infrastructure inventory is on a downward trajectory, and that means there's going to be more reconstruction required, rather than rehabilitation, and those costs are multiples of just good rehabilitation, so it's a looming financial disaster coming.”
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (2 days ago)
The Edmonton Oilers final pick of the 2025 NHL Draft arrived late in the Seventh Round, #223 overall in the person of Aidan Park. A nice whoop! came up from the crowd as the young man was in the building to hear his name called. A 19-year-old born in Hermosa Beach, California Park is a […]
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (2 days ago)
WINNIPEG — Zach Collaros picked the perfect time to take matters into his own hands. Or rather, make that feet. With the Winnipeg Blue Bombers up by three points against the Edmonton Elks and less than six minutes left in Thursday’s contest, the veteran quarterback escaped pressure and ran 13 yards into the end zone. […]
ReadCalgary Herald - Local (2 days ago)
A new analysis by MNP consulting firm found Alberta’s proposed care-first auto insurance system may not deliver on the $400 savings as promised. Premier Danielle Smith in November of last year announced the province will overhaul the auto insurance system in 2027 to a no-fault system boasting lower premiums, the country’s most generous benefits...
ReadCalgary Herald - Local (2 days ago)
Calgarians are full-swing into their long weekend vacation plans, but the Calgary Fire Department asks everyone to remain mindful of their own safety over the next few days. CFD public information officer Carol Henke said anyone at home should be aware of general fire safety after recent events that took place in Calgary. “Tragically we […]
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (2 days ago)
The Edmonton Oilers have drafted goalie Daniel Salonen out of Finland 191st overall. Tony Brar of Oilers TV said, “The Edmonton Oilers select G Daniel Salonen (Finland - Lukko U20) with the 191st pick. Right-catching goaltender coming in at 6'3, 185-pounds. 23-1-0 with a .933 SV% and 1.55 GAA in U20 Division + nine wins […]
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (2 days ago)
The Edmonton Oilers third pick in the 2025 NHL Draft was #131 overall, due to a trade with Nashville… With it, they selected Asher Barnett. Barnett is an eighteen-year-old out of Wilmette, Illinois. He stands 6'0 and weighs in at solid 194 LB. He is a left-shot D-man. Was a Captain of his U.S. National […]
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (2 days ago)
The Edmonton Oilers have drafted a German forward now playing in Saskatchewan. Hey, it worked out once before. Why not try it again? Leon Draisaitl was taken fourth overall in 2014. David Lewandowski from Dusseldort and now playing in Saskatoon was taken 117th overall in 2025. Ranked #94 by CONSOLIDATED RANKING Ranked #77 by ELITEPROSPECTS.COM...
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (2 days ago)
The Edmonton Oilers first pick in the 2025 NHL Draft did not arrive until the third round, eighty-third overall, when the club selected Tommy Lafreniere. The Oilers acquired this pick as compensation from the St. Louis Blues as a part of the Dylan Holloway offer sheet a year ago. The eighteen-year-old Lefreniere is out of […]
ReadCalgary Herald - Local (2 days ago)
A 12-person jury in the case of Calgary serial rabbit-killer Nicholas Weseen has found him guilty on several charges relating to animal abuse. The Calgary Court of King’s Bench Jury started its deliberations on Friday afternoon, and ultimately came to its decision Saturday morning. The 31-year-old was found guilty on 12 of the 13 charges, […]
ReadCBC - Calgary (2 days ago)
Concerns around access to water have long held back development in Okotoks, but a new pipeline project is expected to give growth a big boost in the Calgary bedroom community. Over the next 25 years, the town is aiming for an annual population growth rate of three to four per cent, in addition to a significant increase in industrial and commercial...
ReadCalgary Herald - Local (2 days ago)
Calgary police are investigating if speed was a factor in a single vehicle collision on Stoney Trail that left one person dead and a vehicle on fire on Friday evening. The collision occurred at 9:55 p.m. on Friday on the ring road near 69th Street Southwest. Details regarding the identity of the deceased have not […]
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (2 days ago)
The Edmonton Oilers had few picks at the 2025 NHL entry draft, but that didn’t mean Oil Country wasn’t boiling with hope, disappointment and anger over various rumours and expectations. Many in Edmonton’s fanbase are desperate for the team to trade away Darnell Nurse, others for the team to acquire another goalie, with star Islanders […]
ReadCalgary Herald - Local (2 days ago)
As water fluoridation returns to Calgary on June 30, residents should be proud and optimistic. This public health measure is backed by 80 years of research confirming its effectiveness and safety. Over time, we will see a decline in dental decay across Calgary, Chestermere, Airdrie, Strathmore, parts of Foothills County, and Tsuut'ina Nation —...
ReadCalgary Herald - Local (2 days ago)
If the NHL is in any way a mirror reflecting current society, we've become really, really ugly. I grew up an avid hockey fan. Hockey Night in Canada was both a constant and a highlight of each week. Whether accurate or not, athletes like Dave Keon and George Armstrong were held up as models of […]
ReadCalgary Herald - Local (2 days ago)
A few days ago, I learned a new word: petrichor. I was part of a group of men who enjoyed a meal together in a rural area close to Calgary. The dinner was nourishing, and as we transitioned from inside the restaurant to fresh air outside, I noticed a pleasant scent, made possible by soft rain […]
ReadEdmonton Sun - Local (2 days ago)
Did the Oilers get the Frederic signing right? VOTE IN OUR DAILY ONLINE POLL! BACK TO BASICS I am still waiting for a worthy candidate to run for Mayor of Edmonton. Look around. Is the city better than it was a few years ago? Double digit annual tax increases for worse service and an unsafe, […]
ReadCalgary Sun - Local (2 days ago)
Fame for Cherry The ongoing conversation regarding Don Cherry's Hockey Hall of Fame induction is so frustrating. What has to happen to get this done? Is it finding the proper placement? How about creating a new category just for him? There isn't anyone more qualified for that to happen. His knowledge of the game, his […]
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (2 days ago)
This week, Canada's largest grocery retailer, Loblaws, announced it would eliminate property restrictions in its leases with landlords. "Wow, Lorne,” you say. "Thanks for that fascinating glimpse into the scintillating world of commercial real estate.” Actually, the move could mean more competition in the grocery business and lower prices for...
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (2 days ago)
Alberta has every right to demand a stronger voice in Confederation. We contribute more than our share to Canada's economy, and federal policies often work against our best interests. That frustration is real and justified. But let's not confuse frustration with strategy. Separating from Canada would be a costly mistake. The moment Alberta...
ReadCBC - Edmonton (2 days ago)
Alberta's new path makes it an outlier in Canada, prompting questions about why the province has diverged from national recommendations on vaccines, what the timeline is for rolling out the new distribution system and whether or not the vaccine can be added to group health benefit plans.
ReadCalgary Herald - Local (3 days ago)
Alberta government legislation preventing doctors in the province from providing gender-affirming care to minors has been paused under a court judgment released Friday. The Court of King’s Bench of Alberta decision granted an injunction application led by Egale Canada and the Skipping Stone Foundation. Justice Allison Kuntz, in her written...
ReadCityNews - Calgary (3 days ago)
With the Bow and Elbow rivers a part of Calgary’s playground, officials are once again urging residents to be water safe during this extended holiday weekend. It’s a message doesn’t seem to be sticking with some. Remi works along the Bow collecting rafts and paddleboards for Lazy Day Rafts and has seen it all. “People […]
ReadCityNews - Calgary (3 days ago)
Two advocacy groups and five families have been granted an injunction blocking a controversial Alberta bill that bans doctors from providing gender-affirming care to minors. In a Friday decision, the Court of King’s Bench granted the temporary injunction against the UCP government’s Bill 26 that would prohibit doctors from treating individuals...
ReadCalgary Herald - Local (3 days ago)
Lethbridge police said Friday a Lethbridge man has been charged with sexually assaulting a woman before she could leave the driver’s cab. Police received a report on June 19 that a 50-year-old woman had been sexually assaulted. The woman alleged the taxi driver sexually assaulted her after she had been driven home in a taxi. […]
ReadCBC - Calgary (3 days ago)
Premier Danielle Smith's Alberta Next tour may appease separatist-leaning supporters by reviving sovereignty themes such as equalization, a provincial pension plan and policing, but critics say its loaded framing risks driving away moderates and newcomers.
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (3 days ago)
That $9.5-million AAV deal that Noah Dobson signed in Montreal after his New York Islanders' trade might be a template for Evan Bouchard's Edmonton Oilers' contract negotiation. Not sure Bouchard wants to sign here for eight years as Dobson did with the Habs — the feeling is he might want shorter, say, four years, to […]
ReadEdmonton Sun - Local (3 days ago)
Will the Kane trade be good for the Oilers? VOTE IN OUR DAILY ONLINE POLL! CREDIT TO CARNEY In my mind, Mark Carney, gets an 'A' in his role as Canada's new prime minister. Whenever our previous 'look-at-me' leader spoke on TV, I inevitably switched channels. My reaction was the same whenever the 'everything-is-broken' Opposition […]
ReadCityNews - Calgary (3 days ago)
Toronto Raptors President Masai Ujiri and Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) have decided to part ways, marking the end of a more than decade-long run that delivered the franchise's first NBA title. Ujiri, who joined the Raptors as the team’s general manager in 2014 before becoming team president two years later, was entering the […]
ReadCityNews - Calgary (3 days ago)
While on vacation in the Dominican Republic a 38-year-old Canadian died, officials said, and now his family is hoping to bring his body home. In less than 24 hours, friends and family of Dorian Christian MacDonald have raised tens of thousands of dollars to help bring his body back to Nova Scotia. “He wasn't just […]
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (3 days ago)
Another school year has come to a close with students, teachers and families celebrating milestones achieved throughout the school year. But even as the year ends on a high note for many, a troubling reality remains: Alberta is still the least-funded school jurisdiction in all of Canada when it comes to per-student spending — an […]
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