Oilers Hire Babcock, Virtual Reality in Nursing & Alberta's Political Tensions — Edmonton Thursday

About 3.4 million Albertans will receive $100 energy rebate from provincial government

Twenty years after then-premier Ralph Klein gave every Albertan a $400 cheque, the current Alberta government is giving each eligible resident a one-time payment of $100.

Pro-separation sign campaign grows from 1 to 3 amid standoff in Taber

The controversy over a town billboard urging Alberta to leave Canada is growing. After the Town of Taber ordered the removal of a pro-separatism sign, there are now three billboards up in the town.

Canada Post stamps honour Bryan Trottier, other Indigenous sport leaders

Hockey Hall of Famer Bryan Trottier will be featured on a Canada Post stamp to celebrate Indigenous leaders in sport. Trottier, who is from Val Marie, Sask., is the all-time leader in points and assists for the New York Islanders.

Edmonton council votes to build bigger transit garage, despite it adding $66M to debt

Edmonton city council has narrowly decided to build a larger transit garage — and take on millions in debt to do so.

Canada captain Alphonso Davies, Moise Bombito will be available to play vs. Qatar on Thursday

Canada's head coach Jesse Marsch says captain Alphonso Davies and Moise Bombito will be available for the country's FIFA World Cup game against Qatar in Vancouver on Thursday.

City of Calgary consults residents on next chapter for vacant Westbrook LRT land

It's been vacant for more than a decade, but the City of Calgary is now moving forward with development of the 4.2-hectare property adjacent to the Westbrook LRT station.

An estimated 20,000 Alberta kids face waiting years to get therapy for disabilities

An estimated 20,000 children are stuck on Alberta’s Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) waiting list, facing years of delays to get speech, behavioural and other treatment or therapy for autism and various disabilities.

NHL fans will now have to pay to watch games on Sportsnet. What that means for Rogers — and CBC

The National Hockey League season came to a close this month and with it came the end of an era as longtime partners Rogers and CBC were unable to come to a new agreement for NHL broadcasts. So Canadian fans will only be able to watch games in Canada if they pay for a Sportsnet cable or streaming subscription.

Edmonton sisters take reins of oldest hotel in Jasper, Alta.

Two Edmonton sisters, who are lifelong hoteliers, officially own the iconic Athabasca Hotel — a historic cornerstone in the Alberta Rocky Mountain community of Jasper.

Woman, 36, charged with second-degree murder in death of Edmonton man

An autopsy confirms that Michael Joseph Conway, 32, died of a stab wound and the manner of his death was homicide, police say. He was fatally injured last week in northeast Edmonton.

Hot bet summer? Soon Canadians will be able to trade on prediction markets

Canadian retail investors will be able to access prediction markets through a Canadian company this summer, after the platforms had been banned for years. Prediction markets are experiencing explosive growth, and seen as both a financial vehicle and as gambling.

May be too late to put coal question on October vote: Danielle Smith

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is suggesting it's too late to put an anti-coal mining petition question to a provincewide referendum this fall.

Court hears Alberta separatist group's plea for stay of referendum petition ruling

An Alberta Court of Appeal judge reserved her decision after a hearing on Thursday during which a separatist group asked the province's top court to stay a lower court's decision that quashed its referendum petition.

Banff staff explore unknown underground structure found at Lake Minnewanka

It has not been determined what the structure actually is, as there is no historical or photographic record of it, Parks Canada said.

Eligible doctors in Alberta can work in both public, private systems starting this fall

In order to be eligible for dual practice, doctors must do a minimum number of hours in the public system first. The province says those hour requirements along with other safeguards will protect the public system.

Smith tells First Nations chiefs to 'check themselves' after treason accusation over separation question

The Assembly of Treaty Chiefs unanimously voted this week to ask RCMP to look into whether Alberta's fall referendum amounts to criminal treason by Premier Danielle Smith and her United Conservative Party.

Oilers cleared to hire Mike Babcock as coach

The Edmonton Oilers have been given clearance by the NHL to hire Mike Babcock as head coach after the league concluded an investigation into his conduct while with Columbus in 2023.

Radio Active returns to Ponoka to celebrate stampede's 90th anniversary

CBC Edmonton proud to return to Ponoka on June 26 for a live broadcast for the 90th anniversary of the stampede.

Mike Babcock cleared to coach Oilers after NHL reviews his Columbus tenure

NHL says it completed a review of Mike Babcock's tenure in Columbus, clearing him to coach the Edmonton Oilers if they opt to hire him.

'No plans right now' for grizzly hunting season in Alberta, minister says as rural residents call for hunt

Amid calls from rural municipalities for the first grizzly bear hunting season in two decades to be opened in Alberta, Forestry and Parks Minister Todd Loewen says it's not currently on the table. He says the province is focused on helping the threatened species' population recover through conservation and non-lethal wildlife management.

Canada vs. Qatar: Fans descend on Vancouver before World Cup match at B.C. Place

Driver missing after crane goes over bridge and into river in northern Alberta: RCMP

The RCMP says the driver of a crane is missing after the vehicle he was driving crashed off a bridge and into the Wapiti River near Grand Prairie, Alta. on Tuesday.

Virtual reality pilot project gives Alberta nursing students hands-on-experience

A virtual reality pilot project at the University of Alberta Faculty of Nursing is giving students hands-on experience to deal with real-life nursing scenarios.

Senior aide to Alberta premier urges First Nations chiefs to fix their communities

The executive director of Danielle Smith’s Calgary office says First Nations chiefs should fix their communities rather than have "the gall" to accuse the premier of treason.

War of words continues between First Nations chiefs, Alberta premier

The Grand Chief of Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta is defending the decision to call for Premier Danielle Smith to be investigated for possible treason.

Alberta government expects $100 payouts to arrive within 2 weeks of applications

Albertans who apply for $100 affordability payments from the province could see the money deposited in their bank accounts within two weeks of applying.

Bail reform law welcomed by Edmonton leaders tackling crime and disorder

Some local leaders in Edmonton are welcoming this week's long-promised reforms to Canada's bail and sentencing legislation, but it's expected to come at a cost.

Alberta dual-practice doctors could begin offering private surgeries in fall

Surgical Services Minister Adriana LaGrange says the status quo isn't working as too many Albertans are sitting in the queue too long to get surgery.

Dance no more: Sherwood Park man’s curbside performance put to an end by RCMP

If you've driven in Sherwood Park, the street corner at Baseline Road and Sherwood Drive probably looks a little empty.