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Blake paces surging Hurricanes to win over Oilers
Jackson Blake had a pair of goals and K'Andre Miller had three assists as the Eastern Conference-leading Carolina Hurricanes came away with a 6-3 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Friday.

Alberta transportation minister says passenger rail plan coming within weeks
Transportation Minister Devin Dreeshen says it aims to include proponents for a high-speed rail line between Edmonton and Calgary, and to connect the two cities and their international airports.

‘Can’t believe it’: Calmar family reunited with missing dog after nearly 3 months
After nearly three months, a Calmar family has finally been reunited with their dog. The 6-year-old dog got spooked and ran into the forest near Drayton Valley.

Where is Shelly-Ann Bacsu? $50K reward aims to uncover answers in Alberta cold case
For four decades, Alberta's Sandy and Muriel Bacsu have lived with a painful question no parent should have to endure: What happened to their 16-year-old daughter?

Woman who killed man found in burned Maskwacis home gets life sentence with no chance of parole for 17 years
A packed Edmonton courtroom heard Justice James Neilson sentence Tyler Johnson's killer to life in prison with no chance of parole for 17 years on Friday.

Dach, Dickinson relish opportunities with Oilers
Colton Dach grew up a self-proclaimed diehard Oilers fan.

Alberta passenger rail master plan coming within weeks: Transportation minister
A passenger rail connection between Edmonton and Calgary has been talked about for more than a decade and could take even longer to develop.

Jets add two prospects and three drafts picks
The Winnipeg Jets dealt three pending unrestricted free agents to the Buffalo Sabres for two prospects and three drafts picks on Friday.

Gas rises to $1.50 in Edmonton as Middle East conflict pushes up oil prices
West Texas Intermediate, the North American benchmark, went from US$71 per barrel on Monday to $90US a barrel on Friday — the biggest weekly gain since Russia invaded Ukraine.

Spike in oil prices could lead to financial gain for Alberta, but questions surround future: analysts
Analysts are closely watching the impact of rising oil prices on Alberta's economy and resource sector, given the instability in the Middle East and disrupted passage through the Strait of Hormuz.

Donations pour in for Canadian killed in tragic dingo attack in Australia
People online are showing their support for a young tourist from Canada who died in a tragic dingo attack in Australia. Piper James, a 19-year-old from Canada, had been in Australia working at a backpackers’ hostel with friend Taylor Stricker while saving up to backpack along the coast. At 6:35 a...

ATB Place in downtown Edmonton is getting a HUGE facelift
If you’ve spent any time in downtown Edmonton, you know that ATB Place is a busy hub where people work, meet, and eat, and now, over the next few years, the building is getting a huge facelift. ATB Place (10020 100th St. NW) is undergoing a massive transformation that will make the space more acc...

Edmonton Oilers forward Mattias Janmark undergoes season-ending surgery
Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch says forward Mattias Janmark has had surgery for an undisclosed injury and won't play again in the 2025-26 campaign, including playoffs.

L'OCA Quality Market closing Edmonton and Sherwood Park locations
L’OCA Quality Market will be closing its doors soon in both Edmonton and Sherwood Park, the grocery store told Dished on Friday. L’OCA Quality Market opened its doors to the public at 340 Baseline Rd. on May 10, 2024. The 45,000-square-foot space focused on quality goods such as handmade pasta, p...

Rounds of snow coming for parts of Alberta with wicked winds in the forecast
Spring may be around the corner, but more snow is on the way for parts of Alberta, along with some very high winds in the forecast for the weekend. Looking at the Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) Significant Weather Outlook, portions of Alberta are at risk of seeing some snow starting...

Oilers forward Janmark has season-ending surgery
The Edmonton Oilers will be without Mattias Janmark for the rest of the season.

Air Canada rolls out upgraded planes amid complaints about non-reclining seats
Some Air Canada passengers can expect to fly in newly upgraded cabins starting this month. The airline announced on Thursday that the first of its updated Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft has entered service at Air Canada Rouge. This marks a milestone in the low-cost carrier’s cabin renewal program. Acc...

Alberta, Ottawa agree on deal that would see province front its own major project reviews
Ottawa and Alberta have reached an agreement that will see the province take control of regulatory approvals for major projects, something they say will deliver those projects more expeditiously.

Ottawa, Alberta reach prospective agreement on major project assessments
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says in a news release the agreement is a meaningful step forward and should mean shovels hit the ground faster.

Gas prices are skyrocketing in Alberta and the future isn't looking great
If you need to fill your gas tank in Alberta, the best time to do it was yesterday, and the next best time is today, as fuel prices are skyrocketing with no end in sight. In the last week, gas prices in Calgary have risen 11.7 cents, while diesel prices have shot up by 23.6 cents. In Edmonton, ga...