ASIRT Probe, Teen Carjacked & Oilers Injuries — Edmonton Thursday

The NHL final is no longer free to watch. This group wants to pass a law to change that

Next year, for the first time in decades, Canadians won't be able to watch the NHL Stanley Cup final for free on television. A lobby organization wants the government to pass a law to prevent that from happening.

Alberta proposes fines of up to $1M for illegal garbage dumping

The Alberta government will introduce legislation this fall to increase penalties for illegal dumping, with fines ranging from $10,000 to $100,000 for individuals, and $100,000 to $1 million for corporations. The changes would also allow courts to impose jail sentences, ranging from a minimum of 30 days to six months.

Human rights panel condemns Canada's inaction regarding Indigenous people

Canada is failing to meet international legal obligations by refusing to hold thorough investigations into the crimes committed in its residential school system, says a global human rights organization.

UCP MLA says he’s voted in favour of Alberta holding binding referendum on independence

Red Deer-South MLA Jason Stephan says he has voted in favour of Alberta’s government proceeding with a legally binding referendum on separation, but adds he hopes to see Canada united if Alberta is “treated fairly” as a result.

Edmonton’s reconciliation with Indigenous people includes tangible, symbolic steps

In Alberta’s capital, which is home to the second-largest urban Indigenous population in the country, some steps aimed at reconciliation have and are being taken to implement some of the 94 calls to action outlined in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s final 2015 report.

Campaign sign rules causing confusion, concern among municipalities ahead of Alberta referendum

Ahead of the October referendum, some Alberta municipal leaders say it's unclear who's responsible for enforcing rules around campaign signs. Changes to the provincial Election Act prevent municipalities from passing new bylaws or resolutions about election signs or advertisements. Instead, the provincial government can make regulations establishing rules on ads, including their placement.

Trump says 'very bad' Canada is being 'taught a little lesson' as trade action escalates

U.S. President Donald Trump's war of words with Canada continued Wednesday as he veered off a prepared script at an event marking Hispanic Heritage Month in the States to chastise Canadian leaders for being what he called "very bad."

Poll suggests slight majority of UCP voters favour separation as party stares down ‘tough days’ ahead

A new poll suggests the group with the highest level of support for Alberta separation is supporters of the United Conservative Party, trumping other groups, including those defined by age, religiosity and education.

Why Lac La Biche's shoreline is getting a health checkup

Biologists are revisiting Lac La Biche's shoreline a decade after a previous assessment to track changes in development and environmental conditions.

Ottawa faces deadline on whether to fast-track new West Coast pipeline

Thursday marks a critical milestone in the proposal to construct a new bitumen pipeline from Alberta to Canada's West Coast.

I'm an Indigenous entrepreneur fighting to keep my business. Alberta needs change, but not separatism

In Fort McMurray, Mike Deranger built a successful oil and gas service company during a heyday of support for local Indigenous business. But so much has changed, he writes, and the independence movement is not offering solutions.

New documentary takes you behind the scenes of the 2022 Papal visit to Canada

A new documentary The Apology: Act 2 is highlighting the behind the scenes of the 2022 Pope Francis visit to Indigenous communities in Canada where he made his historic apology to survivors of residential schools and their families.

Former soldier exposes how Canadian white supremacist group recruits members

Second Sons Canada describes itself as a "men's nationalist club" dedicated to fitness and preserving Canada's heritage, but a former military member who attempted to join the group says he only learned about its true nature — which included adoration for Hitler, neo-Nazis and hatred for Jews — when he met them in person and was presented with a confidentiality contract.

West Coast pipeline deadline day: Carney, Smith to make announcement in Fort McMurray

Thursday marks Ottawa's deadline to decide whether to designate a proposed pipeline from Alberta to British Columbia's south coast as a project of national interest.

West Coast oil pipeline becomes 1st project designated in national interest

The federal and Alberta governments have announced that a proposed pipeline carrying one million barrels of oil a day from Alberta to the B.C. coast has become the first project designated in the national interest.

Alberta educators grapple with referendum lessons in the face of neutrality law

In Brett Dibble’s Grade 12-level social studies classes, lessons about Alberta’s 10 fall referendum questions are among the first issues students dived into this school year.

A decade of Rogers Place. Is Edmonton better off?

Rogers Place was meant to revitalize downtown Edmonton, but has that happened? As the arena marks its 10th anniversary, the CBC’s Brennan Klak explores its complicated history, its controversial ownership model and whether the Oilers Entertainment Group has too much power in downtown Edmonton.

'I don't really believe it yet': Canada's Joshua Kutryk and Crew-13 astronauts on their way to ISS

Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk is in 'high spirits' for Thursday's launch to the International Space Station

Just six months after Jeremy Hansen launched on the Artemis II mission, another Canadian is ready to blast off into space, this time for a six-month mission.

Biometric monitoring installation by Grande Prairie police aims to improve safety in holding cells

The Grande Prairie Police Service is installing contactless biometric monitoring technology in eight holding cells to help prevent death and serious injuries of people in custody.

Alberta men convicted in Coutts border blockade lose appeals

The Alberta Court of Appeal has dismissed the appeals of two leaders of the 2022 Coutts border blockade who were convicted of mischief and weapons offences.

Riders look to solve red-zone woes against Stamps

Despite struggling in the red zone in recent weeks, the Saskatchewan Roughriders aren't about to wave the red flag heading into Friday's matchup with the Calgary Stampeders.

Horvath closing in on two CFL touchdown records

Zander Horvath has Hall of Famers Mike Pringle and Milt Stegall in his sights.

Oilers put Nugent-Hopkins on injured reserve

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins will miss his second straight game Thursday as the Edmonton Oilers visit the Vancouver Canucks.

Edmonton man charged after online death threats made against Prime Minister Carney

RCMP Supt. Matt Johnson says criminal actions online have real-world consequences, regardless of whether they're made behind a screen.

Indigenous groups given just 2 months to consult on Pacific Link pipeline designation

The government said it will work over the next year to complete consultations on the project itself, and to secure environmental safeguards, financing and Indigenous partnerships.

Canadian astronaut reaches International Space Station for six-month mission

NASA says the Crew 13 mission had the fastest flight ever to the International Space Station, taking just under eight hours to reach the facility.

Edmonton teen carjacked during Facebook Marketplace exchange

An 18-year-old who thought he was helping his brother with a Facebook Marketplace sale instead found himself being the victim of an armed carjacking in southwest Edmonton.

ASIRT looking into Edmonton woman’s allegation of unprovoked police assault: ‘Smashed my face’

Alberta's police watchdog is looking into a complaint from a woman who alleges unnecessary force was used during an interaction with Edmonton police in August.