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Oilers in the Playoffs, Spring Golfing & Sausage Thief News — Your Edmonton Rundown

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🏒 Sports & Playoffs

  1. The Oilers are back in the playoff race! Thanks to a 7-1 drubbing of the Winnipeg Jets by the Flyers, Edmonton clinched a playoff spot, despite their own 1-0 loss to the Kings earlier in the day. With the Jets slipping further behind, fans can look forward to more postseason excitement!

⛳ General Updates

  1. Swinging into Spring! Edmonton golfers are shaking off the winter rust and hitting the greens as the weather warms up. Local courses are buzzing with excitement, making it the perfect time to dust off those clubs!

  2. A surprising comeback: the Liberals are alive and well! Once thought to be on the ropes, the Liberal Party is enjoying a revival. Their unexpected resilience has stirred up the political landscape, keeping everyone guessing.

  3. Drones to the rescue! Innovations in drone technology may dramatically shift avalanche control measures in Canada. As we cling to winter's tail, this could mean safer mountains and more reliable precautions for outdoor enthusiasts.

  4. What’s next for Artemis II? With the mission’s recent milestones, here's a quick recap of the top three takeaways from Artemis II and what’s on the horizon. Space enthusiasts, mark your calendars!

  5. A legal battle for Alberta's future! First Nations are stepping up to potentially halt the Alberta separatism movements with a court challenge. This could have significant implications for our province's political landscape.

  6. Sausage store shocker! A beloved sausage shop east of Edmonton was the target of a brazen overnight break-in, leaving the community rattled. Local residents are keeping an eye out and supporting the store in its time of need.

  7. Fraud alert! The City of Edmonton lost $45K from fraudulent transactions related to an Arc machine, according to the city auditor. This calls into question the security measures we have in place — something we should all be aware of.

  8. A pause on petitions. A judge has ordered a halt in the signature validation process for the Alberta independence petition, leaving many in suspense about the future of this contentious issue.

  9. Legal woes for the Alberta Law Foundation. Former employees have launched a $2 million lawsuit, alleging unfair practices and mismanagement. This gives a closer look at the labor dynamics within our provincial institutions.

  10. Global tension in Islamabad. U.S. and Iran delegations are en route to Islamabad, with Tehran calling for measures before discussions can begin. This geopolitics moment is something to keep an eye on as it unfolds.

  11. Justice served. A woman has been sentenced to six years in connection with a 2023 shooting that claimed the life of a 23-year-old. It’s a somber reminder of the ongoing issues surrounding violence in our communities.

  12. Concern at Jasper Place High School. A student was hospitalized following an incident at the school, and police are investigating. As our community navigates these challenges, it's a stark reminder of the importance of safety and support in our schools.

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Student in hospital following incident at Edmonton's Jasper Place High School: police

An Edmonton high school student is in hospital with injuries after an incident at Jasper Place High School on Friday, according to police.

General Apr 11, 2026

Woman sentenced to 6 years in 2023 shooting death of 23-year-old

Following a guilty plea to manslaughter, Keyannah Rose Redbear has been sentenced to six years in prison in the death of Winter-Star Dion. With credit for time already served, she has just over two years remaining on her sentence, along with a lifetime weapons ban.

General Apr 11, 2026

U.S., Iran delegations head to Islamabad as Tehran demands measures before talks start

Iran's negotiating team arrived in Islamabad on Friday for peace talks with the United States, even as Tehran insisted on measures it said needed to be addressed first, throwing last-minute doubt over the meetings scheduled in Pakistan.

General Apr 11, 2026

Former employees file $2M lawsuit against Alberta Law Foundation

Thirteen people who resigned from the Alberta Law Foundation three months ago filed a $2-million lawsuit against their former employer this week. The lawsuit alleges the foundation changed its rules on compensation after the resignations.

General Apr 11, 2026

Judge orders pause on signature validation process for Alberta independence petition

A judge has granted a month-long stay preventing Alberta’s chief electoral officer from certifying the results of a petition to force a referendum on a proposal for Alberta to separate from Canada.

General Apr 11, 2026

City of Edmonton lost $45K from fraudulent transactions at Arc machine, city auditor says

Edmonton city council's audit committee will get a confidential memo from administration to detail what steps they took to mitigate the impact of $65,000 lost in fraudulent transactions from a faulty transit machine. Over 300 suspicious Arc cards were identified and blocked with about $20,000 remaining on them, which the city was able to recover.

General Apr 11, 2026

Brazen overnight break-in targets beloved sausage store in town east of Edmonton

A man who helps run a store that’s a beloved staple of a town some people call Alberta’s “sausage capital” is speaking out after a brazen overnight break-in left thousands of dollars in damage to the storefront earlier this week.

General Apr 11, 2026

First Nations' court challenge may block Alberta separatism itself, not just petition drive

The argument lawyers are making: since treaties are between Indigenous people and Canada, a province trying to leave would be ripping up treaties.

General Apr 11, 2026

Top 3 takeaways from the Artemis II mission and what's next

While their trip looked like fun during the numerous news conferences and videos we saw, the four astronauts were hard at work with scientific observations, medical experiments and exercise. And they also had to deal with unexpected issues.

General Apr 11, 2026

Drones could change avalanche control in Canada. Here’s how

Instead of firing artillery weapons or throwing explosives from a helicopter, a Canadian company is using drones for avalanche control.

General Apr 11, 2026

For a party once thought endangered, the Liberals are enjoying a surprising afterlife

Supporters of the Liberal Party of Canada had much to celebrate in Montreal this weekend. For one thing, the Liberal Party continues to exist as a significant presence in Canadian politics. Fifteen years ago that seemed very far from guaranteed.

General Apr 11, 2026

Edmonton golfers come out swinging for spring.

After a later than normal start to the season, the driving range at Edmonton's Mill Woods Golf Course is finally open. Video Producer Bob Grieve stopped by for a look at what's driving opening day excitement.

General Apr 11, 2026
Oilers clinch playoff berth after Jets loss

Oilers clinch playoff berth after Jets loss

The Edmonton Oilers are back in the post-season after back-to-back Stanley Cup final appearances.

Sports Apr 11, 2026