Maple Leafs hold off Edmonton Oilers for 4-1 win
Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson will decide by next fall whether he’ll run for another term
Delivery day for 630 CHED Santas Anonymous on Saturday
Dog reunited with Edmonton family after truck stolen with animal inside
Inclusive Santa visits at Edmonton malls bring Christmas to kids with autism
Adam Laughlin named Edmonton’s interim city manager as Linda Cochrane retires
Kelowna Rockets acquire former Edmonton Oil King Connor McDonald
By Travis Lowe Video Journalist
“We’ve been looking for another defenceman that has power play experience. We’re excited to have Conner join our team,” Rockets’ GM Bruce Hamilton said about acquiring 20 year-old Connor McDonald. Continue reading
‘Greedy Co-op’: Unifor launches nationwide boycott of Co-op retailers
Unifor members will start picketing at Co-op locations across Canada in a boycotting campaign launched in Regina, Sask. on Sunday. Continue reading
Suspected alligator seen crossing Montreal street
Mayssam Samaha says she was sitting by the window at Baristello cafe with her friends when they saw the reptile slowly crossing the busy street. Continue reading
WHL Roundup: Saturday, December 14, 2019
PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. – Orrin Centazzo scored twice and Zane Franklin had three assists as the Kamloops Blazers defeated the Prince Albert Raiders 4-2 in Prince Albert on Saturday in Western Hockey League action. Continue reading
Recent immigrants in Edmonton take part in their first Canadian Christmas celebration
By Chris Chacon Digital Journalist
More than 100 recent immigrants took part in their first Canadian Christmas celebration Saturday. Continue reading
Canada ‘very fortunate’ to have Vance as defence chief, minister says
The comments come amid questions over whether the newly re-elected Liberal government plans to replace Vance, who was first appointed chief of the defence staff by Stephen Harper and is now in his fifth year in the position. Continue reading
Edmonton’s Stanley A. Milner Library delayed; no date set for opening
The Stanley A. Milner Library will be delaying its opening, according to a tweet from the Edmonton Public Library on Saturday. Continue reading
Ordering through a food delivery app? Double-check the menu price
Menu prices on some apps are higher than what you’d pay at the restaurant. Continue reading
The way you dress could impact your perceived competence, new study suggests
The study aimed to show how subtle economic status cues in clothes can impact perception. Continue reading
Premier Jason Kenney to travel to U.K. with adviser to attract investment to Alberta
Premier Jason Kenney will be travelling to London, England next week to promote Alberta’s energy sector and try to attract investment into the province, his office announced on Friday. Continue reading
Edmonton Oilers searching for answers with Leafs up next
“We’re not going to sit here and be in a grump about it.” Continue reading
On anniversary of Sandy Hook shooting, Newtown high school wins football championship
The win came seven years after 20 first graders and six educators were killed in a school shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School. Continue reading
‘Be a Santa to a Senior’: Edmonton-area seniors surprised with Christmas presents
Edmonton-area seniors get a present from the “Be a Santa to a Senior” program. Continue reading
Catalytic converter thefts in Edmonton are skyrocketing — what’s the solution?
By Sarah Ryan Reporter
Edmonton police are sounding the alarm. Since October, more than 320 catalytic converter thefts have been reported to them in Edmonton alone — a large spike compared to previous years. So how can vehicle owners protect themselves? Continue reading
Thousands rally outside Lebanese parliament to protest security crackdown
This weekend saw one of the most violent crackdowns on protesters in Lebanon since nationwide anti-government demonstrations began two months ago. Continue reading
Latest ‘SNL’ pokes fun at the effect Trump’s impeachment is having on Americans
Each Christmas dinner on Saturday Night Live featured a family with a different view on Trump’s impeachment. Continue reading
Child actor Jack Burns dies at 14
The Scottish actor was best known for his roles in the TV series, ‘One of Us’ and ‘In Plain Sight.’ Continue reading
Changes to air passengers’ rights are now in effect. Here’s what you should know
The second phase of air passenger protections from the Federal government are now in effect in Canada — just in time for holiday travel. Continue reading
Thousands of ‘penis fish’ exposed by major storm on California beach
The 10-inch long, fleshy pink tubes lay throbbing and flopping on Drake’s Beach in California after a mass stranding. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: Earth to Andrew Scheer — never tick off Stephen Harper
The major takeaway for any Conservative leader from this week’s events is that you must not anger former leader Stephen Harper, says Charles Adler. Continue reading
Kelowna Rockets acquire former Edmonton Oil King Connor McDonald
By Travis Lowe Video Journalist
“We’ve been looking for another defenceman that has power play experience. We’re excited to have Conner join our team,” Rockets’ GM Bruce Hamilton said about acquiring 20 year-old Connor McDonald. Continue reading
‘Greedy Co-op’: Unifor launches nationwide boycott of Co-op retailers
Unifor members will start picketing at Co-op locations across Canada in a boycotting campaign launched in Regina, Sask. on Sunday. Continue reading
WHL Roundup: Saturday, December 14, 2019
PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. – Orrin Centazzo scored twice and Zane Franklin had three assists as the Kamloops Blazers defeated the Prince Albert Raiders 4-2 in Prince Albert on Saturday in Western Hockey League action. Continue reading
Maple Leafs hold off Edmonton Oilers for 4-1 win
The Oilers are 0-3-1 in their last four games. Continue reading
One man injured in northeast Edmonton stabbing
By Breanna Karstens-Smith Anchor/Reporter
Edmonton police are investigating a stabbing in northeast Edmonton Saturday afternoon. Continue reading
Recent immigrants in Edmonton take part in their first Canadian Christmas celebration
By Chris Chacon Digital Journalist
More than 100 recent immigrants took part in their first Canadian Christmas celebration Saturday. Continue reading
Edmonton’s Stanley A. Milner Library delayed; no date set for opening
The Stanley A. Milner Library will be delaying its opening, according to a tweet from the Edmonton Public Library on Saturday. Continue reading
Dog reunited with Edmonton family after truck stolen with animal inside
Edmonton police are looking for information, after a man’s truck was stolen from the Parkdale neighbourhood on Friday with his dog still inside. Continue reading
Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson will decide by next fall whether he’ll run for another term
“I go back and forth on that question, to be quite honest to you,” Iveson said. Continue reading
Inclusive Santa visits at Edmonton malls bring Christmas to kids with autism
Several Edmonton malls have added sensory-friendly Santa visits to their holiday programming. Continue reading
Adam Laughlin named Edmonton’s interim city manager as Linda Cochrane retires
While making revisions to Edmonton’s budget received the bulk of attention at city hall on Friday, city council also appointed a familiar city official to become the interim city manager of Alberta’s capital. Continue reading
Ordering through a food delivery app? Double-check the menu price
Menu prices on some apps are higher than what you’d pay at the restaurant. Continue reading
Premier Jason Kenney to travel to U.K. with adviser to attract investment to Alberta
Premier Jason Kenney will be travelling to London, England next week to promote Alberta’s energy sector and try to attract investment into the province, his office announced on Friday. Continue reading
Edmonton Oilers searching for answers with Leafs up next
“We’re not going to sit here and be in a grump about it.” Continue reading
‘Be a Santa to a Senior’: Edmonton-area seniors surprised with Christmas presents
Edmonton-area seniors get a present from the “Be a Santa to a Senior” program. Continue reading
Catalytic converter thefts in Edmonton are skyrocketing — what’s the solution?
By Sarah Ryan Reporter
Edmonton police are sounding the alarm. Since October, more than 320 catalytic converter thefts have been reported to them in Edmonton alone — a large spike compared to previous years. So how can vehicle owners protect themselves? Continue reading
Family of pilot killed in B.C. plane crash remembering ‘loving husband, father and grandfather’
Alex Bahlsen’s family thanked the public for their support amid the tragedy they’ve been facing since Dec. 10, when the 1982 Piper PA-60-602P he was flying crashed on a B.C. island. Continue reading
2 dead after pickup truck and car collide east of Edmonton: RCMP
Police are investigating a deadly crash involving a pickup truck and a small car on a highway east of Edmonton. Continue reading
Edmonton tow-truck driver sent to hospital after being hit while responding to vehicles in ditch
By Kirby Bourne Digital Content Coordinator
The driver was taken to hospital with injuries to his arm. Continue reading
Concerns raised about 4.4 per cent increase in Alberta dental fee guide; patients encouraged to shop around for services
By Carolyn Kury de Castillo Reporter
Be prepared to pay more for a dentist appointment next year. The dental fee guide in Alberta includes a 4.4 per cent increase. Continue reading
Trudeau’s special representative to the Prairies looking to listen
By Jennifer Crosby Anchor
Justin Trudeau’s new special representative to the Prairies says he’ll be paying attention to the very real sense of anger and pain in the region. Continue reading
Delivery day for 630 CHED Santas Anonymous on Saturday
By Kirby Bourne Digital Content Coordinator
On Saturday, thousands of volunteers will deliver toys to Edmonton children on 630 CHED Santas Anonymous delivery day. Continue reading
University of Calgary students protest proposed tuition hikes
By Doug Vaessen Reporter
Dozens of students protested a proposed tuition hike inside and outside of a University of Calgary board of governors meeting early Friday morning. Continue reading
Abdulahi Sharif sentenced to 28 years for trying to kill Edmonton police officer, pedestrians
A man convicted of attacking an Edmonton police officer and then running down four pedestrians with a U-Haul van has been sentenced to a total of 28 years in prison. Continue reading
City council passes revised budget, Edmonton homeowners will see 2.08% property tax increase
By Scott Johnston Reporter
Edmonton city council has passed a revised budget for 2020 that brings with it a 2.08 per cent property tax increase. Continue reading