- Oilers 3-1 ang nakalampas sa Blackhawks — si Matthew Savoie ang winning goal; Oilers may limang sunod na panalo at may 87 puntos.
- Oilers pumirma kay Owen Michaels sa 1-taong entry-level kontrata; kapitan ng Western Michigan nitong nakaraang season.
- Oilers nag-sign kay William Nicholl ng 3-taong kontrata; may 15 goals at 11 assists sa OHL.
- Goaltender Connor Ingram nag-shutout (27 saves) sa 3-0 panalo laban sa Kraken — ipinagdiwang ang ika-29 kaarawan.
- Rick Campbell bumalik bilang coaching analyst sa Edmonton Elks — may tatlong Grey Cup sa coaching resume.
- Spring snowstorm nagpahirap sa drive sa Calgary: iniulat ang 163 crashes mula hatinggabi hanggang tanghali at 22 may sugat.
- Weather alert: may kasamang snow/rain-snow mix sa Calgary at paligid bago ang long weekend; Edmonton may bahagyang flurries.
- Calgary binawi ang water restrictions matapos maayos ang 9 sira sa Bearspaw feeder main at lumampas agad ang testing.
- City nagko-conduct ng $381M replacement project sa feeder main na target makumpleto pagsapit ng Disyembre.
- Mataas na presyo ng langis nagtulak sa presyo ng gasolina (~$1.74/L Edmonton) at muling nag-udyok ng panawagan na bawasan ang fuel tax.
- Alberta nagpakilala ng bill para ilagay sa likod ng counter o i-restrict ang mga graphic sexual images sa pampublikong aklatan mula sa mga batang <=15.
- Panukalang batas sa edukasyon mag-uutos na ang mga guro magturo ng "neutral" at balanced — inireklamo ng teachers’ union bilang nakakasakit.
- Alberta mag-require ng employer registry para sa mga magha-hire ng temporary foreign workers; balak ipatupad early 2027.
- Alberta humihiling ng pagbabago sa Konstitusyon para magkaroon ng mas malaking boses ang mga probinsya sa pag-appoint ng mga hukom.
- Grupo ng separatists nagsasabing nakalap na ng ~177,732 pirma para mag-push ng referendum sa Alberta independence; Elections Alberta ang magv-verify.
- Panukala: ipagbawal magsimula ng citizen-led petition para sa konstitusyon o polisiya isang taon bago/after provincial election.
- Alberta nag-table ng "Alberta whisky" label bill: whisky dapat mashed, distilled, aged at bottled sa probinsya at gumamit ng Alberta water at 2/3 local grain.
- Rexall pharmacy sa Swan Hills magsasara sa Abril 30; maliliit na komunidad at senior apektado, susunod na mga botika hanggang 1 oras ang layo.
- Dalawang nahaharap sa charge kaugnay ng highway shooting na pumatay kay Barinder Singh (22) sa QEII Highway; RCMP tinawag na "senseless".
- RCMP binawi ang shelter-in-place sa Atikameg matapos mahuli ang 3 sa 4 pinaghihinalaang armado; imbestigasyon nagpapatuloy.
- RCMP patuloy humanap sa labi ng baby Braylee (tinatayang 5-buwang gulang) matapos matagpuan ang katawan ng ina sa St. Albert; ama arestado.
- Isang lalaki sa Calgary kinasuhan ng dangerous operation at obstructing a peace officer matapos ang nakamamatay na crash sa Stoney Trail.
- Dalawang tao namatay sa banggaan sa Highway 2 malapit Granum; isang sasakyan bumalik sa intersection at nabangga ng semi-truck.
- Lethbridge police seized 2.25 kg fentanyl (approx $450K street value) — pinakamalaking seizure sa lungsod.
- Calgary Police nag-charge ng isang tao kaugnay ng serye ng extortion na target ang South Asian community, kabilang pananahimik at pananakot sa daycare.
- Edmonton resident Kuldeep Raj nagpapagaling matapos madiskaril ng wrong-way driver noong Mar 14; sumailalim sa maraming operasyon.
- Food banks sa Canada nagbabawas ng serbisyo dahil sa "unprecedented" demand; Food Banks Alberta naghahabol sa pangangailangan.
- Artemis II: Canadians Jeremy Hansen (mission specialist) at Jenni Gibbons (backup/capcom) bahagi ng lunar fly-around; paglulunsad target Abril 1–6.
- PEI at Nunavut babaan ang age para sa colorectal screening sa 45; ibang probinsya nagsusuri din.
- Ottawa pinayagan pansamantala ang paggamit ng strychnine sa Alberta at Saskatchewan hanggang Nob 2027 para labanan gopher infestations, na may mga kondisyong pangkalikasan.
- Bagong minimum wage sa ilang probinsya tumaas, pero mga tagapagtaguyod sinasabi hindi pa sapat; Alberta nananatili sa $15/hr.
- Edmonton aalisin ang 3 scramble crosswalks sa Whyte Avenue para gawing mas mabilis at maaasahan ang transit; curb extensions at turn restrictions papalitan.
- Lalaki inaresto sa Jasper Ave Corona LRT station matapos tangkang saksakin ang pulis at TPO; suspect din iniuugnay sa nakaraang pagnanakaw ng liquor store.
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Edmonton
Mar 30 - Apr 5, 2026
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Alberta UCP wants constitution changed over judge appointments
Smith told reporters that the government will pass a motion in the legislature calling for the necessary changes to the Constitution to have their call put into place.
Politics
Mar 30, 2026
Alberta proposes election blackout on citizen-led referendum questions
Petitions currently completed or underway wouldn't be affected by the two-year blackout period, and corresponding deadlines for holding a referendum would be repealed.
Politics
Mar 30, 2026
Breast cancer initiative sending patients to Alberta is reducing Sask. wait list
Breast cancer diagnostic wait times are decreasing thanks to a Saskatchewan initiative sending patients to Alberta, but some are pushing for more in-province care.
Health
Mar 30, 2026
Migraine sufferers blame shifting weather for worsening symptoms
Migraines are one of the leading causes of disability worldwide, but are often dismissed as stress or ‘just a headache’ — a misconception doctors say leads to delayed treatments.
Health
Mar 30, 2026
Edmonton space enthusiast at historic Artemis II launch: ‘Truly incredible’
Zachary Aubert of 'The Launch Pad' is amongst the hundreds of bloggers and journalists gathered in Florida to cover the launch of the Artemis II mission at Kennedy Space Center.
Science
Mar 30, 2026
Water restrictions could lift as soon as Thursday: City of Calgary
The City of Calgary says water restrictions could be lifted and the Bearspaw South Feeder Main could be delivering water to Calgarians homes again within days.
Health
Mar 30, 2026
Edmonton removing all 3 scramble crosswalks along Whyte Avenue
The City of Edmonton is implementing new transit priority measures and that means doing away with the three scramble crosswalks that have existed for five years on Whyte Avenue.
Traffic
Mar 30, 2026
Canadian food banks reduce services amid ‘unprecedented’ demand
Food banks are reporting having to change how they serve Canadian communities, with some reducing drop ins or how much food is given.
Health
Mar 30, 2026
A growing number of Calgary seniors are facing food insecurity, study says
A new Calgary Food Bank study shows the increasing cost of living is creating food insecurity for a growing number of seniors and forcing them to turn to the Food Bank for help.
Economy
Mar 30, 2026
2 Lethbridge men charged with first-degree murder following fatal assault
Two Lethbridge men have each been charged with first-degree murder following a fatal assault at an apartment complex in the city on March 27.
Crime
Mar 30, 2026
‘It’s ridiculous’: U.S. closing historic Border Road to Canadian traffic
Residents along both sides of the Canada-U.S. border are upset with the American government's decision to restrict access to a commonly used road that runs along the border.
Traffic
Mar 30, 2026
Lewis begins NDP leadership with Prairie tension and a big rebuilding task ahead
Avi Lewis begins his term with the task of rebuilding the NDP in his unapologetically progressive vision, but there is already resistance from Alberta and Saskatchewan.
Canada
Mar 30, 2026
Man charged with trying to kill officers at Edmonton LRT station after robbery
A man is accused of robbing a liquor store and then attempting to kill several police and transit peace officers at the Corona LRT Station in downtown Edmonton.
Crime
Mar 30, 2026
Ingram celebrates birthday with 27-save shutout
Connor Ingram celebrated his 29th birthday Tuesday by making 27 saves for his second shutout of the season as the Edmonton Oilers extended their winning streak to four games by beating the Seattle Kraken 3-0.
Sports
Mar 31, 2026
Alberta government tables legislation to designate official Alberta whisky label
The Alberta government has tabled legislation requiring any whisky sold with an "Alberta Whisky" label to be mashed, fermented, distilled, aged, proofed and bottled in Alberta.
Politics
Mar 31, 2026
Alberta to mandate teachers be balanced on all issues, pushing neutrality in schools
Alberta's UCP government has tabled a bill to make sweeping changes to teacher conduct and education priorities that it claims will make classrooms free from politics and ideology.
Politics
Mar 31, 2026
Carney, Smith don’t expect to meet deadline to finalize agreements in MOU
Both Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith admit that the April 1 deadline to finalize the agreements outlined in the Canada-Alberta MOU will not be met.
Economy
Mar 31, 2026
Alberta RCMP still looking for baby’s remains after mother’s body found in apartment
RCMP are asking for the public's help finding the remains of a five month old girl whose remains are believed to have been put in a garbage bin in the Edmonton area last fall.
Crime
Mar 31, 2026
Rick Campbell joins Edmonton Elks coaching staff
Rick Campbell is back with the Edmonton Elks.
Sports
Mar 31, 2026
Police in Lethbridge make largest fentanyl seizure in city’s history
Officers from the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team and Lethbridge police have seized 2.25 kilograms of fentanyl. It is the largest seizure of the drug in the city's history.
Crime
Mar 31, 2026
Alberta independence petition leaders say signature requirement reached
Organizers behind a petition on Alberta separating from Canada say they've acquired enough signatures to send it to a referendum or legislative vote.
Canada
Mar 31, 2026
Alberta calling for constitutional change to give provinces say over judge picks
Alberta's government is calling on Ottawa to change the Constitution to give provinces more of a say in how judges are appointed at the provincial level.
Canada
Mar 31, 2026
United Conservatives express patriotism after MLA supports separatist petition
Danielle Smith and her United Conservative government spoke of their unwavering love for Canada on Monday as the Opposition NDP accused them of harbouring a separatist.
Canada
Mar 31, 2026
Ottawa allows temporary use of gopher poison in Alberta, Saskatchewan
Ottawa is temporarily allowing the return of the rodent poison strychnine in Alberta and Saskatchewan as those provinces grapple with gopher infestations.
Canada
Mar 31, 2026
Artemis II: The Canadian astronauts getting NASA back to the moon
Jeremy Hansen and Jenni Gibbons are members of Artemis II, a 10-day lunar fly-around and the first crewed mission to the moon since the Apollo missions more than 50 years ago.
Canada
Mar 31, 2026
Edmonton man recovering after being hit by wrong-way driver
An Edmonton man is suffering multiple injuries and has been hospital for weeks, after a vehicle traveling the wrong way hit his vehicle head on.
Canada
Mar 31, 2026
RCMP investigating after 2 people killed in crash northwest of Lethbridge
RCMP say two people were killed Wednesday when their vehicle was struck by a semi truck travelling northbound on Highway 2 near the Hamlet of Granum.
Traffic
Apr 1, 2026
Swan Hills, Alta.’s only pharmacy set to close on April 30
The Rexall Pharmacy is a staple in Swan Hills, Alta. The only place for community members to get their prescriptions and pick up some essential items.
Canada
Apr 2, 2026
Calgary man charged with dangerous driving after fatal crash on Stoney Trail
Calgary police have charged a man with dangerous driving after he allegedly drove through a police barricade at the scene of a fatal crash while officers were still investigating.
Crime
Apr 1, 2026
Political neutrality mandate in Alberta classrooms offensive to teachers, union says
The President of the Alberta Teachers Association says it's unfair of the provincial government to suggest Alberta teachers don't act with integrity in the classroom.
Education
Apr 1, 2026
Advocates say rising minimum wages still fall short across Canada
Minimum wage workers in Nova Scotia will earn a quarter more per hour when the rate increases to $16.75 on Wednesday. It will increase again to $17 this October.
Economy
Apr 1, 2026
2 charged in highway shooting that killed Alberta man in ‘senseless crime’
Alberta RCMP say two suspects have been charged in a highway shooting near Leduc that killed a 22-year-old man, describing the attack as partially random.
Crime
Apr 1, 2026
Alberta looks to regulate temporary foreign worker registration rules
Jobs Minister Joseph Schow has introduced a bill that, if passed, will require businesses to register with the province before hiring foreign nationals through the federal program.
Canada
Apr 1, 2026
Snow in the forecast for Calgary, Edmonton areas ahead of the long weekend
With snow in the forecast, Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for Calgary and area, and is warning of the possibility of some tricky travel conditions.
Weather
Apr 1, 2026
Calgary police lay charges in ongoing South Asian extortion investigations
Calgary police have charged a 45-year-old man in connection with ongoing investigation into extortion cases involving members of the city's South Asian community.
Crime
Apr 1, 2026
1 province is lowering colorectal cancer screening age and more could follow
Prince Edward Island announced it's changing its screening age eligibility to 45, but other provinces say they're still investigating whether to do so.
Health
Apr 1, 2026
Oilers sign Nicholl to entry-level contract
The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward William Nicholl to a three-year entry-level contract beginning next season, the NHL club announced Wednesday.
Sports
Apr 1, 2026
Alberta Mounties lift shelter-in-place advisory after warning of 4 armed men
Alberta RCMP have now lifted a shelter-in-place advisory, issued late Tuesday during the search for four armed men near the community of High Prairie, in northern Alberta.
Crime
Apr 1, 2026
Ingram makes presence felt with birthday shutout
It may have been his birthday, but goaltender Connor Ingram was the one handing the Edmonton Oilers a present on Tuesday.
Health
Apr 1, 2026
Savoie scores winner, Oilers top Blackhawks 3-1
Matthew Savoie scored the winner as the Edmonton Oilers defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 3-1 for their season-high fifth victory in a row Thursday.
Sports
Apr 3, 2026
Irreplaceable jewelry stolen from Alberta senior during distraction theft
Ruth Patterson says in February she was on her way to the Walmart at Marlborough Mall in northeast Calgary when a man in a white SUV drove up beside her, asking for directions
Crime
Apr 2, 2026
Soaring gas prices prompt renewed calls for government fuel tax relief
Another jump in the price of gasoline has heightened the debate over whether the provincial and federal governments should provide some tax relief for drivers.
Economy
Apr 2, 2026
Alberta introduces bill to reduce child access to sex images in public libraries
The Alberta government has introduced legislation to ensure children and young teens won’t be able to access sexually graphic images in books at public libraries.
Education
Apr 2, 2026
Another spring snowstorm snarls Calgary roads, causes dozens of crashes
Calgarians woke to a blanket of heavy wet snow that caused chaos on city streets and resulted in at least 163 crashes on Thursday morning.
Weather
Apr 2, 2026
Oilers sign Michaels to entry-level contract
The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Owen Michaels to a one-year entry-level contract for next season, the NHL club announced Thursday.
Sports
Apr 2, 2026
Calgary water restrictions lifted after feeder main put back in service
The City of Calgary has lifted water restrictions that were put in place three-and-a-half weeks ago to allow for repair work to be done on the Bearspaw South Feeder Main.
Health
Apr 2, 2026