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Eerie Finds, Playoff Hype & Sustainable Living - Your Edmonton Daily

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🕵️‍♂️ General News

  1. A missing piece has surfaced, but not the way we hoped. Tragically, a senior who was reported missing in Alberta has been found dead in Saskatchewan. This is a sobering reminder of the importance of community awareness and safety—let's keep an eye out for each other.

  2. Are we getting mugged at the grocery store? Recent reports indicate that some companies are overcharging for meat, and rising petrol prices are impacting airfare. Inflation continues to pinch our wallets; maybe it's time to start honing those home-cooking skills!

  3. Sweetening the deal for honey lovers! Northern Alberta beekeepers are buzzing with optimism following years of low yields. This rejuvenation in honey production might just bring back the sweet taste of local honey—let's support our beekeepers!

  4. Bright lights, bright nights—who's bothered? If those pesky bright headlights keep you up at night, time's running out to tell Transport Canada your thoughts. Change might just be a letter away, so don’t keep quiet about your discomfort!

  5. Finding treasures in our trash! Want to give your unused items a second chance? Check out Edmonton's Reuse Centre where you can drop off items or find some hidden gems. It’s a win-win for the planet and your closet!

🏒 Sports Spotlight

  1. The Oilers are aiming for a Stanley comeback! The Edmonton Oilers are ready for the playoffs after two heart-wrenching seasons—can they overcome the Anaheim Ducks in Game 1 tonight? It's time for the community to rally behind our team—let's go, Oilers!

  2. Is Leon Draisaitl ready to take the ice? Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch is keeping fans on the edge of their seats about Draisaitl's potential return after a knee injury. Anticipation is high as the team preps for Game 1 against the Ducks. Fingers crossed he gets the green light!

  3. A young rival on the rise! The Oilers are set to face a skilled, young Anaheim Ducks team. With playoff season upon us, it’s not just about skill; it's about heart. Let’s show our Edmonton spirit and hope they pull through—after all, it’s playoff magic time!

Source Articles (10)

Edmonton Oilers open playoffs against skilled, young Ducks team

When the Edmonton Oilers and Anaheim Ducks open their first-round NHL playoff series Monday, it will be a complete reversal from 2017, the last time the teams met in the playoffs.

General Apr 19, 2026

Giving unused items a second life at Edmonton's Reuse Centre

As Earth Day approaches, the Edmonton Reuse Centre is highlighting items people can donate instead of throwing in the trash. As the CBC's Nicole Healey explains, more items can be reused than some people realize.

General Apr 19, 2026

Bothered by bright headlights? Your time to tell Transport Canada is running out

Transport Canada's survey on headline brightness is open to drivers, pedestrians and cyclists, and includes questions about travelling at night, driver behaviour and possible changes.

General Apr 19, 2026

Chips vs. fries: I speak English fluently and yet I am always translating

Wole Olayinka immigrated from Nigeria to Calgary four years ago. When he speaks English in Canada — a language he has spoken all his life — the very thing that should connect him becomes another layer of distance.

General Apr 19, 2026

Hive hopes: Northern Alberta beekeepers optimistic after years of low honey yields

Apiaries in northern Alberta have experienced challenging seasons for their bees in recent years. The Peace region suffered a 52 per cent drop in honey yields in 2024. Beekeepers are hoping this turns around when harvest rolls around this summer.

General Apr 19, 2026

What companies are overcharging for meat and how pricey petrol is impacting airfare

The CBC's Marketplace rounds up the consumer and health news you need from the week.

General Apr 19, 2026

Queen Elizabeth’s 'legacy is locked in': 100th anniversary of her birth prompts nostalgia, commemoration

The commemoration of the 100th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth's birth on April 21, 1926, offers what might be considered typical royal recognitions for such milestones. But the moment also offers an opportunity to assess the legacy of Britain’s longest-reigning monarch.

General Apr 19, 2026

Missing Alberta senior found dead in Saskatchewan, RCMP say

A Calgary senior, missing for nearly two weeks, has been found deceased in Saskatchewan.

General Apr 19, 2026
Draisaitl playoff watch continues in Edmonton

Draisaitl playoff watch continues in Edmonton

Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch won't yet say whether Leon Draisaitl will play in Game 1 of a first-round playoff series against the Anaheim Ducks.

Sports Apr 19, 2026
Oilers lean into playoff maturity, prep for Ducks

Oilers lean into playoff maturity, prep for Ducks

The Edmonton Oilers climbed a playoff mountain the last two years, but didn't plant their flag on the summit.

Sports Apr 19, 2026