48 minutes ago A million taxpayers will soon receive up to $1,400 from the IRS. Who are they and why now?

Approximately 1 million taxpayers will automatically receive special payments of up to $1,400 from the IRS in the coming weeks. The money will be directly deposited into eligible people’s bank accounts or sent in the mail by a paper check. The IRS said it’s distributing about $2.4 billion to taxpayers who failed to claim a […]

Economics

1 hour ago Two pets still missing following fire that destroyed Edmonton family’s home

A black dog named Oden and a Siberian long-haird cat named Tiny are still missing following a fire early Wednesday that destroyed an Edmonton family's home.

Events

2 hours ago GAMEDAY: Next up for the Senators is Connor McDavid and Edmonton Oilers

Senators (18-13-2) at Oilers (20-11-2) Sunday, 8 p.m., Rogers Place Arena TV: TSN5 Radio: TSN 1200 AM Odds: N/A GETAWAY NIGHT It will be no holiday for the Senators until the final buzzer sounds in Edmonton on Sunday night. The Senators will close out the pre-Christmas schedule with this back-to-back series against the Canucks and Oilers. […]

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17 hours ago Edmonton had 25 coyotes killed this year, fewer aggressive animals reported

The City of Edmonton had 25 aggressive coyotes killed this year, fewer than last year, and public reports of aggressive coyotes are dropping. Coyotes rarely cause a threat to people, but Edmonton hires an outside contractor to euthanize animals that become aggressive and predatory. As of Dec. 11, a total of 25 coyotes had been […]

Events

17 hours ago Player grades: Another Christmas wonder for Edmonton Oilers in OT win over San Jose

For the second time in two games, the Edmonton Oilers scored a late goal to tie the game, then an overtime goal to win it. Mattias Ekholm again came through, this time with the tying goal, with Leon Draisaitl snapping home the winner. The Oilers dominated the game, but made many blunders at both ends, […]

Culture

18 hours ago Senators coach Travis Green back in familiar territory against Canucks

He spent almost five seasons behind the Vancouver bench and Saturday night marked his first visit back as head coach of another NHL club.

Other

19 hours ago Council approves halving of maximum transitional pay for ousted incumbents

Currently, council members can receive up to 52 weeks base salary if they lose an election - but only after they've served at least 26 years on council.

Other

20 hours ago Police ask for public's help to solve two 'targeted' shootings in northeast Edmonton

“We are thankful that there were no life-threatening injuries related to these events and remain hopeful residents in the area may have information that helps us find those responsible"

Events

22 hours ago Alberta's Catholic health authority appoints Tim Spelliscy as new board chair

Covenant Health, the Catholic-based health provider that operates a number of hospitals and other facilities in Alberta, has appointed a new board chair. Tim Spelliscy, who had a long career in Edmonton’s broadcast journalism scene and has served on the Covenant board for seven years, takes over the role from former Alberta premier Ed Stelmach. […]

Science

22 hours ago «On est au Québec, on n’est pas dans un pays chaud»: les refuges débordés à Montréal en plein froid polaire

Le froid polaire qui s’est installé un peu partout au Québec fait craindre le pire pour les personnes en situation d’itinérance.

Economics