输油管计划、竞选动态与补贴政策——埃德蒙顿周四要闻

Oilers deal longtime defenceman Darnell Nurse to Sharks, sign Ryan Shea

Edmonton traded Darnell Nurse to San Jose on what was a chaotic opening to NHL free agency Wednesday.

Alberta gov't to invite political scientist, pollster to advise new riding boundaries panel

Alberta's United Conservative Party government is inviting a political scientist and a pollster to help a panel tasked with redrawing the province's voting lines.

Albertans express patriotism, melancholy on Canada Day amid talk of separation

The possibility of Alberta separating from Canada was top of mind for Maple Leaf-clad Albertans in the province's largest city as they celebrated the birth of Confederation.

Ottawa thunderstorms keep Carney from delivering Canada Day unity speech in Edmonton

Prime Minister Mark Carney urged Canadians to remain united in a Canada Day speech in the nation's capital on Wednesday, but his plan to deliver similar remarks in Edmonton later in the day was upended by thunderstorms that prevented his plane from taking off on time.

Alberta government to announce details for West Coast pipeline proposal

The Alberta government is expected to announce details on Thursday regarding its proposal to build a new oil pipeline stretching to the West Coast.

CUPE accuses YMCA of Northern Alberta of union-busting amid unionization push

The Canadian Union of Public Employees has filed an unfair labour practices complaint with the Alberta Labour Relations Board after learning that longtime employees were laid off by the YMCA of Northern Alberta during an active unionization campaign drive.

Trump isn't extending CUSMA trade deal, so what happens now?

The Trump administration surprised no one with its long-expected announcement Wednesday that the U.S. would not join Canada and Mexico in extending the free trade deal between the three countries. Where things go from here, however, is anyone's guess.

Watch Edmonton's 2026 Canada Day fireworks

Watch as fireworks light up the sky over Edmonton to mark Canada Day in the provincial capital.

Edmonton's community leagues are facing infrastructure issues. Where does yours stand?

New data shows most community league facilities in Edmonton would get a C grade — and according to the municipal government, many leagues can't afford to fix them.

No charges for officer after 2024 shooting of Cold Lake First Nation man: ASIRT

A police watchdog investigation into the shooting of a Cold Lake First Nation man has found the officer was acting in self-defence. But his brother says he believes more could have been done to de-escalate the situation, and the First Nation's chief says he believes crisis resources could have been used.

Alberta’s Smith set to unveil details of proposed oil pipeline

The Alberta government is aiming for the pipeline to be designated a project of national interest by October and get shovels in the ground as early as September 2027.

Poilievre speaking after B.C., Ottawa strike multibillion-dollar resource deal

Alex Ovechkin returning for a 22nd NHL season after re-signing with the Capitals

Alex Ovechkin is returning for a 22nd NHL season after re-signing with the Washington Capitals on Thursday.

2 grizzly bears found illegally shot along Alberta highway on same day, province says

The Alberta government is investigating the poaching of two grizzly bears believed to have been killed near Sundre on the same day. Grizzly bears have been a threatened species in the province since 2010.

B.C. will not fight decision in court if pipeline is built from Alberta to the coast: Eby

B.C. Premier David Eby made it clear on Thursday that if a pipeline is built from Alberta to B.C.'s coast, the provincial government will not fight that decision.

Green light for Greenlight: Pembina, partners go ahead with gas plant for data centre

Pembina Pipeline Corp. and its partners have given the go-ahead to a $4.2 billion, 932-megawatt natural gas plant being built to serve a new data centre in Sturgeon County.

Calgary mayor says he wants to hold advocacy campaign opposing separation, but can’t

The Mayor of Calgary says he wants the city of be able to campaign against Alberta's separation from Canada but provincial rules prevent the city from taking that step.

More than 106K Albertans sign up for $100 affordability rebates as applications open

Albertans have until Sept. 30 to sign up to receive the provincial government's $100 affordability relief cheques. People with household incomes of $225,000 or less are eligible.