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News20m ago

RCMP in Hanna, Alta. called in to help remove trespassing beaver

RCMP in Hanna, Alta., received an unusual call from a local business owner last week and when they responded, they found a large furry rodent who was refusing to leave the store.

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CBC Calgary
News20m ago

Hearing begins for man accused of stalking, murdering ex-girlfriend

For the first time since 23-year-old Madisson Cobb was gunned down in a Calgary parking garage, members of her family gathered in the same room as the man accused of her murder.

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Daily Hive Edmonton
Local21m ago

5 things I noticed in Ontario as an Albertan

Canada is a massive country, and while many of the things we enjoy nationwide are universal, travelling somewhere new can still feel like a bit of a culture shock. I’m from Alberta, and most of my trips to Ontario have revolved around the GTA. Because of that, I’ve never really had the chance to ...

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Red Deer Advocate
Local21m ago

Red Deer RCMP Traffic Services handed out 470 speeding tickets in 2025-26

53 drivers or passengers failed to wear a seatbelt

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Daily Hive Edmonton
Local46m ago

Lululemon rejects claims it uses 'forever chemicals' amid U.S. investigation

Lululemon is at the centre of a U.S. investigation over allegations that it uses harmful chemicals in its products, which the company denies. On Monday, U.S. Attorney General Ken Paxton stated that he has launched an investigation into lululemon over the potential presence of toxic per- and polyf...

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CBC Calgary
News51m ago

Ontario man pleads guilty to illegally employing foreign workers in Banff, Jasper national parks

Authorities found foreign nationals were travelling from Ontario to Alberta to work illegally in the hospitality industry in Banff National Park, then discovered more foreign nationals were working illegally in resort hotels in the Banff and Jasper areas.

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Daily Hive Edmonton
Local56m ago

This chocolate festival just outside of Edmonton is sugary sweet

You can be a part of this chocolate extravaganza just outside of Edmonton! ChocoFest will be running for its second year in Sherwood Park this April. This festival acts as Alberta’s premier chocolate tasting festival as well as a two-day celebration of all things chocolate. In total, you can expe...

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Red Deer Advocate
Local57m ago

Sherwood Park Crusaders eliminate Blackfalds Bulldogs from BCHL playoffs

The Blackfalds Bulldogs’ season ended on Sunday in the first round of the BCHL playoffs.

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Daily Hive Edmonton
Local1h ago

How 60 minutes can turn your fitness goals into results at this Edmonton fitness studio

In an era where wellness and longevity are front of mind, there’s no shortage of fitness concepts to choose from. And while it’s great to have options, it can be hard to know what’s best for you. Start by asking yourself what you value in a fitness studio. Is the workout backed by science with re...

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City of Calgary
Muni1h ago

PipeDiver inspection of the Bearspaw South Feeder Main update

Last Thursday, we attempted to use a robotic PipeDiver to complete a proactive condition assessment of the steel section of the Bearspaw South Feeder Main. Unfortunately, the PipeDiver stopped moving near the beginning of its inspection and attempts to get it “swimming” again were unsuccessful. O...

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Daily Hive Edmonton
Local1h ago

Draisaitl gives injury update ahead of Edmonton Oilers playoff run

The 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs begin this week, and the Edmonton Oilers may have to start without Leon Draisaitl in the lineup. Questions have been swirling around Draisaitl’s health and potential playoff return ever since he got injured last month. Initially, it didn’t seem like it was that bad o...

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Daily Hive Calgary
Local1h ago

Rounds of snow forecast for Alberta with up to 20 cm on the way this week

It may be mid-April, but snow is not done with Alberta just yet, with multiple parts of the province at risk of seeing snowfall in the forecast this week. We were warned late last month about how the weather in April was shaping up for Alberta, and spring may be taking a backseat at times over th...

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Daily Hive Edmonton
Local1h ago

Rounds of snow forecast for Alberta with up to 20 cm on the way this week

It may be mid-April, but snow is not done with Alberta just yet, with multiple parts of the province at risk of seeing snowfall in the forecast this week. We were warned late last month about how the weather in April was shaping up for Alberta, and spring may be taking a backseat at times over th...

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My Grande Prairie Now
Local1h ago

Funding supports healing journeys for local youth

A partnership between the Grande Prairie Stompede and the Peace Area Riding for the Disabled Society is expected to help expand equine-assisted mental health programming for youth in the region. The post Funding supports healing journeys for local youth appeared first on My Grande Prairie Now .

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Global Edmonton
News1h ago

Ontario man charged after foreigners found illegally working in Banff, Jasper

An Ontario businessman has been sentenced for his role in the illegal employment of at least 90 foreign nationals at hotels in the Banff and Jasper areas.

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Red Deer Advocate
Local1h ago

Red Deer tumbles from top 10 most affordable small to mid-sized cities list

Monthly Rent Report released by Rentals.ca and Urbanation

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Daily Hive Calgary
Local1h ago

RCMP called to escort trespassing beaver out of Canadian grocery store

Police in a small Alberta town recently responded to an unusual call involving a stubborn trespasser who refused to leave a business at closing time. According to a tongue-in-cheek post from Hanna RCMP that has been making rounds online, they were called to the small business on Wednesday, April ...

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Daily Hive Edmonton
Local1h ago

RCMP called to escort trespassing beaver out of Canadian grocery store

Police in a small Alberta town recently responded to an unusual call involving a stubborn trespasser who refused to leave a business at closing time. According to a tongue-in-cheek post from Hanna RCMP that has been making rounds online, they were called to the small business on Wednesday, April ...

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Daily Hive Edmonton
Local2h ago

Pronger debunks rumours and reveals real reason he left Edmonton Oilers

Twenty years after abruptly leaving the Edmonton Oilers, Chris Pronger has decided to clear the air on the reason why. The Hall of Fame defender spent just a single season with the Oilers back during the 2005-06 season before forcing a trade to the Anaheim Ducks. That was despite signing a five-y...

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Global Edmonton
News2h ago

Forsberg, Ullmark, Larkin named NHL’s three stars

Los Angeles Kings goaltender Anton Forsberg, Ottawa Senators goaltender Linus Ullmark and Detroit Red Wings centre Dylan Larkin have been named the NHL's three stars of the week.

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WEATHER
Calgary12°Overcast
💨 9 km/hUV 66:42 AM·8:30 PM
Now🌫️14°1°
Tu☁️11°2°
We🌨️3°-5°
Th🌨️-5°-11°
Fr🌧️1°-17°
Sa☁️3°-8°
Su☁️11°-1°
Edmonton12°Mostly Clear
💨 14 km/hUV 56:35 AM·8:33 PM
Now🌧️15°-2°
Tu🌨️6°1°
We🌨️1°-2°
Th☁️2°-5°
Fr🌨️6°-3°
Sa☁️11°0°
Su☁️16°1°
AIR QUALITY
AQHI 4
Safe for outdoor activity
FIRE RISK
LOW
No active wildfires
AURORA FORECAST
Kp 0
Planetary K-index
Unlikely
visibility in Alberta
03579
Kp 0-2:Aurora unlikely except far north
Kp 3-4:Possible in northern Alberta (Edmonton+)
Kp 5-6:Good chance across most of Alberta
Kp 7+:Strong storm - visible province-wide
Best viewing: dark skies, away from city lights, look north
DROUGHT CONDITIONS
SouthNormal
CentralNormal
NorthNormal
Normal · Abnormal · Moderate · Severe
POWER GRID
100%
STRAINED
10,262 MW
Current Demand
10,235 MW
Total Generation
Generation Mix
Wind
938 MW
Solar
1,625 MW
Hydro
127 MW
Gas
2,997 MW
Cogeneration
4,341 MW
Renewables: 26%
Exporting: 27 MW( SK -27)
ECONOMICS
Pool Price$41.11/MWh
CAD/USD
0.7253+0.26%
Unemployment6.5%
BoC Overnight Rate2.25%
Bank of Canada policy rate
ENERGY
WTI Crude
$97.86+1.34%
Nat Gas
$2.63-0.76%
ER WAIT TIMES
Alberta Health Services
Medicine Hat Regional HospitalMedicineHat
1 hr 19 min
Grande Prairie Regional HospitalGrandePrairie
1 hr 36 min
Chinook Regional HospitalLethbridge
2 hr 1 min
Northern Lights Regional Health CentreFortMcMurray
2 hr 10 min
Rockyview General HospitalCalgary
2 hr 23 min
Leduc Community HospitalEdmonton
2 hr 30 min
Royal Alexandra HospitalEdmonton
2 hr 52 min
Northeast Community Health CentreEdmonton
3 hr 49 min
South Health Campus Children / South Health CampusCalgary
3 hr 55 min[;]3 hr 57 min
Alberta Children's HospitalCalgary
4 hr 0 min
Grey Nuns Community HospitalEdmonton
4 hr 1 min
Red Deer Regional HospitalRedDeer
4 hr 4 min
Stollery Children's HospitalEdmonton
4 hr 11 min
Peter Lougheed CentreCalgary
4 hr 18 min
Foothills Medical CentreCalgary
4 hr 24 min
Sturgeon Community HospitalEdmonton
5 hr 14 min
Strathcona Community HospitalEdmonton
5 hr 21 min
Misericordia Community HospitalEdmonton
5 hr 37 min
Fort Sask Community HospitalEdmonton
5 hr 38 min
Devon General HospitalEdmonton
5 hr 54 min
WestView Health CentreEdmonton
5 hr 59 min
University of Alberta HospitalEdmonton
7 hr 7 min
Innisfail Health CentreRedDeer
Wait times unavailable
Lacombe Hospital and Care CentreRedDeer
Wait times unavailable
Estimated wait to see a physician. Times may vary.

SRC: Updated 19m ago