Funerales por CFB Wainwright, regreso de Nugent‑Hopkins y nuevas reglas de banderas — Resumen semanal de Edmonton

‘Part of the city’s DNA’: Former BioWare writer reflects on company's impact on Edmonton

Videogame developer BioWare announced Wednesday it will be closing its doors after operating in Edmonton for more than 30 years. BioWare produced numerous popular game franchises such as Mass Effect and Baldur's Gate.

Top court will hear appeal on ruling that found feds violated Charter during convoy protest

The Supreme Court of Canada will hear an appeal of a 2024 Federal Court ruling that found the government of former prime minister Justin Trudeau infringed the Charter rights of convoy participants when it invoked the Emergencies Act in 2022.

Military shares new details on investigation into deadly CFB Wainwright fire

‘2 years ahead of schedule’: Chief speaks about new police service as it replaces RCMP in Grande Prairie

The Grande Prairie Police Service has formally taken over for the RCMP in the northern Alberta city following a transition between services that took place more quickly than originally planned.

Edmonton Oilers activate Ryan Nugent-Hopkins from injured reserve

The Edmonton Oilers activated veteran centre Ryan Nugent-Hopkins off injured reserve before their game Thursday night against the visiting Carolina Hurricanes.

Edmonton Elks' Darien Newell suspended for 9 games after second doping violation

Darien Newell tested positive in May for cardarine and drostanolone, an anabolic-androgenic steroid. Both substances are banned under the CFL's drug policy. His appeal was denied by an independent arbitrator, resulting in a nine-game ban.

Investigation into deadly CFB Wainwright fire 'will take as long as it takes,' commander says

Maj-Gen. Wade Rutland provided an update Thursday about the deadly fire at CFB Wainwright in Alberta, where he corrected his previous statements about how long the complex investigation might take.

'We will not shy away from answers': Canadian Armed Forces official

Maj-Gen Wade Rutland said Thursday there are multiple 'active investigations' to uncover all factors behind the deadly fire at CFB Wainwright. Rutland asked people to not speculate on what occurred at the Alberta military base, saying 'it would be unhelpful and inappropriate.'

Spread of CFB Wainwright fire to training area part of investigation, provost marshal says

When asked by the CBC's Ashley Burke why firefighters could not put out the fire, Canadian Forces Provost Marshal Brig.-Gen. Vanessa Hanrahan said location of the blaze prevented it, and strong winds then spread flames across the training range, leading to fatalities.

The haunting call of Canada's common loon is becoming less common amid widespread declines, study suggests

A new study published Thursday in the journal FACETS reveals severe declines in loon chick populations across North America over the past three decades or more.

Nugent-Hopkins returns as Oilers top Hurricanes

While the Edmonton Oilers' big guns continue to make a lot of noise, another weapon was added to their arsenal and paid immediate dividends on Thursday.

Nugent-Hopkins has shootout winner in Oilers’ win

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins scored the shootout winner to give the Edmonton Oilers a 6-5 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday night. 

Parks Canada plan to cut 500 jobs draws criticism from union

Parks Canada is restructuring its workforce following a $145-million budget cut over the next three years. The union representing the public servants said the impending layoffs are "disappointing."

Same scam. 2 countries. Why Canadians don’t get their money back

CBC Marketplace investigates bank scams, a global industry built on fear and deception, and exposes the stark contrast between how victims are treated in the U.K. and Canada.

Advocates flag contributions, not costs, of newcomers in Alberta referendum aftermath

Critics have warned that the referendum's outcome could make Alberta less attractive to newcomers at a time when jobs desperately need to be filled. 

Alberta legislation planned on ‘merit’ in public-sector hiring, data centres, report cards

The United Conservative Party laid out its plans for legislation tied to data centres, event tickets, report cards and more as part of the upcoming fall sitting. But what Albertans shouldn’t expect to see, the government said, are new laws tied to how they voted in the referendum on Monday.

Edmonton city councillor Anne Stevenson leaves role on Edmonton police commission

Ward O-Day’min Coun. Anne Stevenson has resigned as a commissioner on the civilian oversight body for the Edmonton Police Service, saying she wants to focus her time more on safety concerns in Chinatown.

Electrical distributor charged in 2024 workplace death in Edmonton

An electrical distribution company has been charged in the death of a worker in Edmonton two years ago.

Connor McDavid is off to a historic start. Could some of Gretzky's records fall this season?

Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid is known for his blistering speed — and so far this year he's also flying up the stats leaderboard at a pace not seen since the days of Wayne Gretzky and Mario Lemieux.

Snowfall warnings issued for northeastern Alberta

Up to 40 centimetres of snow and "damaging" winds are in the forecast for parts of Alberta.

Chiefs, Opposition call for Alberta government to drop appeal of decision that quashed separation petition

With the Alberta referendum now in the books, some First Nation chiefs are calling on the provincial government to drop its appeal of a judge’s decision to quash the citizen petition on separation.

New regulations on flags flown at Alberta schools to take effect in January

The Alberta government says new legislation about which flags can be displayed at schools will take effect in January. Those rules include making the Alberta and Canada flags mandatory, and prohibiting flags that "advance a social or political cause."

Rapid spread of fire was main factor in CFB Wainwright deaths, injuries: top military commander

The military's top commander believes the main reason soldiers couldn't escape the deadly fire at CFB Wainwright is because of how quickly it tore across the training area.

Babcock faces former team as Oilers host Leafs

Mike Babcock isn't dwelling on his departure from Toronto as he prepares to face his former team for the first time Saturday.

Hellebuyck trade draws plenty of reaction

The Connor Hellebuyck trade caught the attention of many in the hockey world, with a host of opinions and reactions.

Elks, Riders turn to backups for season finale

It's a battle of the backups Saturday when the Edmonton Elks face the Saskatchewan Roughriders in their CFL regular-season finale.

Edmonton mayor, housing experts react to province’s infill regulation

Mayor Andrew Knack says the Alberta government’s recently released regulation on infill provides more clarity on Edmonton’s path forward when it comes to zoning, but he needs more time to review it to better understand what it will mean for the city.

Inquiry looking into man's death in Edmonton ER hears about too many patients, not enough beds or doctors

An Edmonton physician says hiring more doctors won’t solve chronic overcrowding at Grey Nuns Community Hospital as the facility's five general medicine units have been operating above capacity.

Oilers' Mike Babcock, who 'loved' coaching Leafs, prepares to face old team for first time

Head coach Mike Babcock isn't dwelling on his 2019 departure from the Toronto Maple Leafs as he prepares to face his former team for the first time Saturday. He has led the Edmonton Oilers to a Pacific Division-leading 8-1-1 record.

‘He ran into the fire’: Military medic critically injured saving fellow soldiers in CFB Wainwright fire

His mother says Cpl. Liam Keane kept running into the deadly fire to save fellow soldiers until his own injuries overtook him.

Affordability measures, consumer protection legislation coming: Alberta government

Alberta's government says it has a suite of legislation coming this fall to protect Albertans, their pocketbooks and their personal information.

Alberta introduces new flag rules and restrictions for all schools starting in 2027

The rules say school boards can apply for exemptions but only for flags that don't "constitute a political, social or ideological statement." 

Referendum ballot counting delayed by days in first provincial vote after tabulator ban

Several days after Monday's referendum in Alberta, elections officers were still counting more than 20 million ballots that were cast concerning 10 questions. The referendum came a year after electronic vote tabulators were banned by the United Conservative Party government.

Winter road conditions on Highway 63 cause several vehicles to get stuck, traffic jams: RCMP

RCMP are advising against travel on Highway 63, in northeastern Alberta, as multiple vehicles got stuck Saturday morning due to winter road conditions on the thoroughfare.

Q&A: Premier Danielle Smith says she doesn’t need Alberta separatists’ support

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she has told members of her party to back the province’s referendum results, or leave. In an interview with CBC’s West of Centre, she says she doesn’t need separatists to get re-elected.

Snowy owls are now a 'sensitive species' in Alberta

Snowy owls, mountain bluebirds and hermit thrushes are now designated "sensitive species" in Alberta amid population declines across Canada.

Lloydminster, Cold Lake push for commercial air service

Provincial government is exploring how subsidies could support regional air services while Lloydminster and Cold Lake push to bring commercial flights to their communities.

Will the Alberta referendum feed a more polarized immigration debate?

Beside Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's own political future, the most unresolved questions raised by her referendum concern immigration.

U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra offers Canada help following Wainwright tragedy

Four soldiers were killed and 39 injured on Oct. 17 when a fire that began during a training exercise on an anti-grenade launching range was picked up by fierce winds.

Energized Leafs continue hot roll with 7-2 win

Picking the Toronto Maple Leafs to win in Edmonton has become a safe bet in recent years.

Leafs scorch Oilers 7-2 for fourth win in a row

William Nylander had two goals, including the 300th of his career, as the Toronto Maple Leafs scorched the Edmonton Oilers 7-2 on Saturday.

Riders top Elks 16-9, will face Lions in West semi

Tommy Stevens admits landing in the CFL record book is a bit surreal for him.

There’s disappointment and hope among Albertans who supported the idea of independence

Now that the results of the referendum have come in, with three-quarters of Albertans voting to stay in Canada, we reached out to some residents who supported the other side to see how they feel and what they think happens next.

Egg freezing is becoming significantly more popular in Canada

Over the last decade, egg freezing has become significantly more popular. According to data from the Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society (CFAS), there were 2,663 retrieval cycles for the purpose of freezing, or banking, eggs reported in 2025. Compare that number to 2013, when there were only 217 such procedures logged.

2 more Edmonton hospitals implement weapons detection systems

The Misericordia and Grey Nuns hospitals have become the latest health centres in Edmonton to put weapons detection systems in place.

Funeral service to be held for Sgt. Morgan Wong, CFB Wainwright fire victim

According to Sgt. Morgan Wong's family, the 26-year-old was training at CFB Wainwright to prepare to deploy on his second tour in Europe. 

Smith scores slim majority on immigration questions, Albertans reject constitutional changes

Most Albertan voters have sided with the province on its questions relating to immigration, but have rejected constitutional reforms in a controversial referendum this week.

Funeral held Sunday morning for sergeant who died at CFB Wainwright

A funeral home in central Edmonton was full Sunday morning, with most in attendance wearing poppies over their hearts, to honour the sergeant who died last weekend at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright, in central Alberta.

Edmonton Elks fall to Roughriders 16-9 in regular-season finale

The Saskatchewan Roughriders and Edmonton Elks faced off on Saturday, where the Riders took a big win over the Elks. Because of this, the Riders secured their spot in the semifinals.