Central Alberta
Edmonton
Population 1.01MCode YEG
CBC Edmonton•31m ago•News
Alberta teens reap business and life lessons in first garden
It’s harvest time for the new green thumbs of BADAS Youth, or the Beaumont and District Agricultural Society Youth. This summer, they took over a plot of dirt south of Edmonton and transformed it into veggies, flowers and work experience in a tough job market.
CBC Edmonton•31m ago•News
Alberta researchers investigate how zombie parasites take control of ant brains
Researchers from Calgary and Lethbridge are zeroing in on how a zombie parasite found in southern Alberta manages to invade the livers of cattle, elk and deer by first hijacking the brains of ants.
CBC Edmonton•2h ago•News
The tangled what-ifs of Alberta separation — from trade and treaties to currency and disaster costs
Here's some of what to expect when you're extracting the province from Canada.
CBC Edmonton•4h ago•News
Is AI evolving too fast? A look at the debate on slowing it down
The path forward for artificial intelligence is caught between promises of breakthroughs that would benefit humanity and concerns the technology will grow too powerful for human good. Here's a look at which tech and world leaders are calling for a slowdown in AI's development.
Red Deer Advocate•9h ago•Local
Red Deer Rebels drop home opener to Edmonton Oil Kings
Despite outshooting the Edmonton Oil Kings by 16 shots, the Red Deer Rebels dropped their home opener 3-1 at the Marchant Crane Centrium on Saturday, Sept. 19. “We had a […]
Global Edmonton•9h ago•News
Five acquitted players on different paths
Five former members of Canada's 2018 world junior hockey team — Alex Formenton, Carter Hart, Dillon Dubé, Cal Foote and Michael McLeod — were acquitted in July 2025 on sexual assault charges stemming from an encounter at a 2018 Hockey Canada gala in London, Ont.
Global Edmonton•9h ago•News
Protesters gather in Edmonton before Oilers game
Dozens of protesters chanted "no means no" and "drunk isn't consent" outside Rogers Place arena ahead of the Edmonton Oilers' first home game on Saturday, which featured the team's controversial new forward Alex Formenton.
Global Edmonton•9h ago•News
Calgary Stampeders down Ottawa Redblacks 40-38
A 62-yard field goal by Rene Paredes, for the longest of his career, with two seconds remaining gave the Calgary Stampeders a 40-38 win over the visiting Ottawa Redblacks in the CFL on Saturday.
CBC Edmonton•11h ago•News
Hockey fans protest Alex Formenton signing outside Oilers' pre-season opener
More than 100 hockey fans gathered outside Rogers Place Saturday night ahead of the Edmonton Oilers' pre-season home opener to protest the signing of Alex Formenton. The 26-year-old was acquitted of sexual assault last year. Our Tristan Mottershead has more from the protest organized by one of th...
CBC Edmonton•13h ago•News
UCP riding group demands leadership review as separatist leader criticizes Danielle Smith's unity stance
To force a party vote on the premier's leadership, 22 riding associations would need to make same request.
Global Edmonton•14h ago•News
Argos clinch playoff berth with victory over Elks
Chad Kelly and the Toronto Argonauts are playoff bound.
CBC Edmonton•14h ago•News
Alberta gov't mulling regulations around micromobility vehicles like e-scooters
The Alberta government is considering implementing legislation that would allow municipalities to govern the use of e-scooters and similar vehicles, according to the transportation ministry.
Global Edmonton•16h ago•News
‘Why walk away?’: Emotional Danielle Smith speaks against separation at online forum
An emotional Premier Danielle Smith held back tears Saturday as she recounted a long list of historic indignities Albertans have suffered at the hands of the federal government.
Daily Hive Edmonton•21h ago•Local
A new park is coming to downtown Edmonton and its design looks out of this world
An unauthorized downtown Edmonton parking lot is being turned into a new park with a celestial-inspired design. The City of Edmonton acquired the parking lot at 103 Street and 100 Avenue and has decided to turn the site into a gathering space for the McKay Avenue community. The future park is cur...
CBC Edmonton•21h ago•News
Lloydminster Heavy Oil Show highlights growing optimism for industry’s future
People involved in the Lloydminster region's heavy oil industry are looking towards technology and investment to drive the sector's next phase of growth.
CBC Edmonton•1d ago•News
New facility to boost availability of addiction treatment in Grande Prairie, Alta.
Summit House, which is opening on Sept. 26 in Grande Prairie, Alta., will provide 36 recovery beds for men undergoing addictions treatment through Rising Above Ministry's six-month treatment program. The non-profit also offers treatment for women along with second-stage housing following completi...
Global Edmonton•1d ago•News
Jarry hopes to stand out in crowded Oilers crease
Anxious to put last season's struggled in the rear-view mirror, goaltender Tristan Jarry spent the summer preparing for what he and the Edmonton Oilers hope is a positive bounce-back season.
Medicine Hat News•1d ago•Local
Alberta police watchdog investigating two separate deaths involving police
bwagner@medicinehatnews.com Alberta’s police watchdog is investigating two separate deaths tied to police, including a woman shot by Calgary officers and a man who died in an Edmonton holding cell. On Thursday the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team, or ASIRT, released an update providing new ...
Daily Hive Edmonton•1d ago•Local
Canadian eyes semi-retirement after $2-million lottery win with grocery coworkers
After winning a lottery prize with his coworkers, one Canadian is ready for life in the slow lane. Lottery player Mario Lafleur lives in Laurentides, Que., where he has worked as a soft-drink delivery driver for the past 24 years, delivering drinks to the Alimentation Brébeuf grocery store. Lafle...
CBC Edmonton•1d ago•News
To my family, Brexit seemed laughable. Now I don’t think the threat of Alberta separation is funny
Rosie Costen’s family moved to Canada from the U.K. ahead of its vote to leave the European Union. For her, the similarities between that vote and the upcoming referendum in Alberta are a source of worry.