Jason Kenney, Alberta cabinet ministers in Ottawa to meet with federal counterparts
Russia banned from Olympic Games, World Cup for tampering with doping data
Cost of a fair deal: experts break down Alberta government panel’s mandate
Western alienation: weathering the storm in southern Alberta
Western frustration fuels Wexit separatist movement
Equalization sparks western anger; 1 economist says that anger is a political tool
‘Kind of lacking’: Injured Bronco wonders why Canada won’t fund spinal surgery
Ryan Straschnitzki says it feels good to be home after spending five weeks in Thailand, where he underwent spinal surgery. Continue reading
Buffalo Project seeks ‘bold new vision,’ better deal for Western Canada
By Ryan Kessler Reporter
Frustrated federalists in Western Canada began organizing in 2018, around the time Brad Wall stepped down as premier of Saskatchewan. Continue reading
WATCH LIVE: Trump impeachment hearings continue today with House judiciary committee
Chairman of the House judiciary committee Jerrold Nadler said on Sunday it is “possible” the House of Representatives could vote on articles of impeachment soon. Continue reading
WHL Roundup: Sunday, December 8, 2019
Jake Christiansen had back-to-back goals as the Everett Silvertips rallied past the Calgary Hitmen 6-3 on Sunday in Western Hockey League action.. Continue reading
Edmonton Oilers sliced in overtime by Sabres
The Edmonton Oilers forced overtime but ultimately fell 3-2 to the Buffalo Sabres at Rogers Place on Sunday night. Continue reading
British leaders push for the finish line in U.K.’s general election
This election is especially unpredictable because the question of Brexit cuts across traditional party loyalties. Continue reading
Candlelit vigil remembers Edmonton and area impaired driving crash victims
Families of victims of impaired driving took time to remember their loved ones at a vigil during the holiday season. Continue reading
Alberta RCMP need help finding man wanted for attempted murder after shooting on Blood Tribe First Nation
Police said they responded to a call from Blood Tribe EMS that a 41-year-old man was allegedly shot early Saturday morning. Continue reading
After knife attack on Appalachian Trail, Canadian hiker shares plan to finish trip
An attack by an armed man at a campsite would leave a fellow hiker dead and Kirby Morrill gravely injured and fighting for her life, forced to hike 10 kilometres through the darkness to find help. Continue reading
All residents safe after fire destroys garage, damages home in northwest Edmonton
No one was injured, but because of the damage, residents will not be allowed back inside. Continue reading
Man dead following trailer fire in Clyde, Alta.
A man has died after a fire at a residential trailer in Clyde, Alta., on Sunday morning, according to RCMP. Continue reading
2020 Golden Globe nominations: The complete list of TV and movie nominees
Ricky Gervais is set to host the Golden Globes ceremony, which will air live from the The Beverly Hilton hotel on Jan. 5, 2020. Continue reading
Edmontonian hopes interaction on Ryan Reynolds’ viral Peloton video will raise deaf accessibility awareness
An Edmonton woman who had her online interaction with Canadian actor Ryan Reynolds go viral said she hopes the end result is more awareness of issues the deaf community faces with accessibility. Continue reading
Alberta’s Freedom Conservative Party eyes merger with right-leaning independence parties
By Adam MacVicar Digital Journalist
The Freedom Conservative Party has announced it is seeking to unify right-leaning independence parties in the province with the goal of making separation a credible consequence as Alberta negotiates a “fair deal” with Ottawa. Continue reading
Hong Kong police say more than 6,000 people arrested since start of protests
Hong Kong police say they have made 6,022 arrests and fired nearly 16,000 tear gas rounds during six months of anti-government protests that have shaken the city. Continue reading
Walmart.ca pulls Christmas sweater featuring Santa with cocaine
Other sweaters included an upside-down snowman with its carrot nose and ornamental balls imitating male genitalia and another showing Santa roasting his “chestnuts” over a holiday ornamented fireplace. Continue reading
5 dead, several missing after New Zealand volcano eruption
White Island is currently home to around 100 people, but police say not all of them have been accounted for amid a volcanic eruption. Continue reading
U.S. reporter groped on live television says she was ‘violated, objectified’
TV reporter Alexandrea Bozarjian was covering the annual Enmarket Savannah Bridge Run in Georgia when she was smacked from behind by a male participant who ran past her on Saturday. Continue reading
Jimmy Fallon as Trudeau, Paul Rudd as Macron: latest ‘SNL’ cold open recalls viral NATO moment
The high school clique vibes continued as an overjoyed German chancellor Angela Merkel — played by SNL cast member Kate McKinnon — is invited to fill the fourth seat. Continue reading
‘Star Trek’, ‘Benson’ actor Rene Auberjonois dead at 79
Auberjonois worked constantly as a character actor in several golden ages, from the dynamic theatre of the 1960s to the cinema renaissance of the 1970s to the prime period of network television in the 1980s and ’90s — and each generation knew him for something different. Continue reading
‘Kind of lacking’: Injured Bronco wonders why Canada won’t fund spinal surgery
Ryan Straschnitzki says it feels good to be home after spending five weeks in Thailand, where he underwent spinal surgery. Continue reading
Western alienation: weathering the storm in southern Alberta
Leighton Kolk believes there is a disconnect between what’s important to primary industries like agriculture and the federal government in Ottawa. But amid growing separatist sentiments in parts of Alberta, he doesn’t believe breaking up the country is the answer to the province’s economic woes. Continue reading
Cost of a fair deal: experts break down Alberta government panel’s mandate
By Adam MacVicar Digital Journalist
As an Alberta-government appointed panel investigates measures to give Alberta more autonomy in Confederation, experts weigh in on the pros and cons of the Fair Deal proposals. Continue reading
Western frustration fuels Wexit separatist movement
Years of recession and frustration with federal government policies are fuelling western Canadian separatist sentiments. The Wexit group is pushing for independence from Canada. Continue reading
City sends restraint signal to Edmonton unions in contract talks
By Scott Johnston Reporter
Negotiators in contract talks with city unions have rescinded the third year of a three-year offer that would have seen a 1.5 per cent raise in 2021. Continue reading
Buffalo Project seeks ‘bold new vision,’ better deal for Western Canada
By Ryan Kessler Reporter
Frustrated federalists in Western Canada began organizing in 2018, around the time Brad Wall stepped down as premier of Saskatchewan. Continue reading
Equalization sparks western anger; 1 economist says that anger is a political tool
By Fletcher Kent Reporter
Big-E and Small-E equalization are both worthy of discussion, but one retired economics professor really wants Albertans and all Canadians to understand the differences first. Continue reading
Jason Kenney, Alberta cabinet ministers in Ottawa to meet with federal counterparts
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney and eight of his cabinet ministers will be in Ottawa on Monday and Tuesday, meeting with their federal counterparts and national industry groups. Continue reading
WHL Roundup: Sunday, December 8, 2019
Jake Christiansen had back-to-back goals as the Everett Silvertips rallied past the Calgary Hitmen 6-3 on Sunday in Western Hockey League action.. Continue reading
Edmonton Oilers sliced in overtime by Sabres
The Edmonton Oilers forced overtime but ultimately fell 3-2 to the Buffalo Sabres at Rogers Place on Sunday night. Continue reading
Candlelit vigil remembers Edmonton and area impaired driving crash victims
Families of victims of impaired driving took time to remember their loved ones at a vigil during the holiday season. Continue reading
Alberta RCMP need help finding man wanted for attempted murder after shooting on Blood Tribe First Nation
Police said they responded to a call from Blood Tribe EMS that a 41-year-old man was allegedly shot early Saturday morning. Continue reading
All residents safe after fire destroys garage, damages home in northwest Edmonton
No one was injured, but because of the damage, residents will not be allowed back inside. Continue reading
Man dead following trailer fire in Clyde, Alta.
A man has died after a fire at a residential trailer in Clyde, Alta., on Sunday morning, according to RCMP. Continue reading
Edmontonian hopes interaction on Ryan Reynolds’ viral Peloton video will raise deaf accessibility awareness
An Edmonton woman who had her online interaction with Canadian actor Ryan Reynolds go viral said she hopes the end result is more awareness of issues the deaf community faces with accessibility. Continue reading
Alberta’s Freedom Conservative Party eyes merger with right-leaning independence parties
By Adam MacVicar Digital Journalist
The Freedom Conservative Party has announced it is seeking to unify right-leaning independence parties in the province with the goal of making separation a credible consequence as Alberta negotiates a “fair deal” with Ottawa. Continue reading
Liberal House Leader pushes back at criticisms that throne speech ignored Western Canada
“The throne speech didn’t mention any province specifically,” said Rodriguez. Continue reading
Edmonton police investigating shooting in city’s northeast
The incident happened at 138 Avenue and 24 Street at an apartment building in the area, police said. Continue reading
Beatles, Rolling Stones top Billboard’s Greatest of All Time Artists list
Five Canadians made the list, including Drake, Justin Bieber and Bryan Adams. Continue reading
WHL Roundup: Saturday, December 7, 2019
Jett Woo scored his fourth goal of the season just 2:30 into overtime to lift the Calgary Hitmen past the Edmonton Oil Kings 3-2 in Western Hockey League action on Saturday. Continue reading
‘It was really tough’: Edmontonian beats burpee world record, raises money for autism
Const. Stephen Schaefer completed 949 burpees during a special event at Generate Fitness on Saturday afternoon. Continue reading
Family looking for answers after pet pig killed near Mayerthorpe; no suspects
An Alberta man is searching for answers after his pet pot belly pig was shot and killed on his property. Continue reading
Nugent-Hopkins and Kassian set to return for Edmonton Oilers against Sabres
“Nuge is significant because we need that depth at centre.” Continue reading
RCMP investigating homicide in Red Earth Creek, Alta.
High Prairie RCMP were initially called after the body of a man was found off Highway 88 near Red Earth Creek around 4 p.m. Wednesday. Continue reading
Kaillie Humphries wins debut race with U.S. bobsled team
Saturday was Humphries’ first major international race since she won the bronze for Canada at the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics. Continue reading