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Oilers back in training camp looking to build on Stanley Cup loss

EDMONTON — For the Edmonton Oilers, the hope is that they can repeat what the Florida Panthers did last season — win it all the year after losing the Stanley Cup final.

Sep 18, 2024 1:16 PM Read more >

Edmonton Oilers sign forward Mike Hoffman to professional tryout

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers announced Wednesday that they have signed forward Mike Hoffman to a professional tryout. The 34-year-old from Kitchener, Ont., had 10 goals and 13 assists in 66 games with the San Jose Sharks last season.

Sep 18, 2024 11:05 AM Read more >

Zoos need to become more involved in conservation than entertainment: zoo conference

CALGARY — Zoos and aquariums around the world need to undergo an evolution from just focusing on entertainment to conservation in order to remain relevant with the public, an international conference has been told.

Sep 18, 2024 2:00 AM Read more >

Facing loss of Alberta funding, halt of planned Calgary Green Line could cost $2.1B

EDMONTON — Calgary city council has voted to end work on Calgary's first phase of its long-sought $6.2-billion Green Line light rail transit project at a cost of at least $2.1 billion.

Sep 17, 2024 8:45 PM Read more >

Alberta premier announces boost to school building budget amid population growth

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says as classrooms get overwhelmed with new grade school students, her government will fast-track new school builds with $8.6 billion over the next three years.

Sep 17, 2024 7:54 PM Read more >

Mounties warn of armed robbery suspects west of Edmonton

MAYERTHORPE, Alta. — RCMP say they have not been able to find two armed robbery suspects last seen west of Edmonton. They say it's believed the men are no longer in the Mayerthorpe area and that there is not an imminent risk to the community.

Sep 17, 2024 4:12 PM Read more >

Alberta energy minister's oil well cleanup possibilities criticized

EDMONTON — Observers are criticizing Alberta Energy Minister Brian Jean's suggestions on how the province might clean up its thousands of abandoned oil wells, saying they favour industry and lack input from the public.

Sep 17, 2024 4:07 PM Read more >

Calgary man sentenced to six years in prison for sharing terrorism videos on TikTok

CALGARY — A Calgary man who admitted to sharing Islamic State recruitment videos and propaganda on TikTok has been sentenced to six years in prison.

Sep 17, 2024 2:49 PM Read more >

Former Oilers assistant GM Brad Holland follows his father out the door in Edmonton

EDMONTON — The NHL's Edmonton Oilers announced Tuesday that assistant general manager Brad Holland is leaving the club. The move comes almost three months after the departure of former Oilers general manager Ken Holland, Brad's father.

Sep 17, 2024 2:29 PM Read more >

"We have not hit the bottom yet:" Jasper council asks province for budget funding

The town of Jasper, Alta., is asking the provincial government for budgetary financial support for the next few years to avoid drastically cutting services or implementing significant tax hikes while the community rebuilds.

Sep 17, 2024 1:09 PM Read more >