70 m. ago Child pornography charges laid against Edmonton man in global crackdown

EDMONTON — An Edmonton man has been charged with child pornography offences after an investigation by police in Europe. The Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team says a 36-year-old had been using “Kidflix,” considered to be one of the world’s largest platforms for sharing child pornography. They say the tip came from the National Child Exploitation […]

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2 h. ago Jake Walman faces Sharks for first time since trade to Edmonton Oilers

'They had a chance over the last two years and I'm excited to be a part of it and happy that they came and got me and saw something in me'

Economics

2 h. ago 4 men accused in Edmonton drowning homicide, 1 believed to have fled to India

Sukhvir Singh, 32, was found dead in an industrial area near 17 Street and Yellowhead Trail. Police said he died from drowning and four men are accused of first-degree murder.

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3 h. ago 'Bruce meant a whole lot': hockey world reacts to the death of Bruce McCurdy

Cult of Hockey writer Bruce McCurdy died in the early morning hours of April 2, 2025. I’ll have more to say in days to come, as I’m still in shock. But I think Bruce would be appreciative of what the hockey world is saying about him. I’ve gathered together some of those thoughts, starting with […]

Sport

3 h. ago 'Heartbroken': hockey world reacts to the death of Bruce McCurdy

Cult of Hockey writer Bruce McCurdy died in the early morning hours of April 2, 2025. I’ll have more to say in days to come, as I’m still in shock. But I think Bruce would be appreciative of what the hockey world is saying about him. I’ve gathered together some of those thoughts, starting with […]

Sport

3 h. ago Two skilled European centres signed by the Oilers took different paths to the NHL club

If you are the Edmonton Oilers and in serious win-now mode with Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl and trading away draft picks for immediate help, one of the few avenues to travel to restock the pipeline is through European free-agency. So, we bring you Josh Samanski and David Tomasek. Two skilled centres who have gone […]

Economics

4 h. ago Edmonton man charged in connection with international child exploitation operation: ALERT

“While many people believe they can hide in these corners of the dark web, the online world is not anonymous. Law enforcement continues to adapt to the ever-changing landscape of online criminal behaviour"

Society

5 h. ago Vehicle fire doused on frozen North Saskatchewan River in southwest Edmonton

One person was taken to hospital after a car caught fire while on the ice of the North Saskatchewan River near the River Ridge Golf Course.

Events

5 h. ago Canada’s Brad Jacobs beats Norway’s Magnus Ramsfjell at world curling playdowns

Canada's last title at this competition came in 2017 when Brad Gushue skipped the host team to victory in Edmonton.

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5 h. ago Child porn charges laid against Edmonton man in international ‘Kidflix’ crackdown

Police said a 36-year-old Edmonton man had been using 'Kidflix,' considered to be one of the world's largest platforms for sharing child pornography.

Society

6 h. ago Opinion: We are Edmonton pediatric emergency doctors — and we need your help

We are your pediatric emergency physicians in Edmonton. We are trained to make split-second, life-and-death decisions. “Not breathing? I know what to do.” We are experienced at managing ultra-high stakes, complex situations. “A baby is having a seizure? I can handle that.” We are skilled at de-escalating and prioritizing chaotic resuscitation events. “STARS is flying […]

Science

8 h. ago 'Segregate their children': Proposed Edmonton Public Schools autism centre raising concerns

“The notion of planning funding for an Autism Centre of Excellence gives us an opportunity to dream a little bit about what could be"

Society

10 h. ago Ottawa Charge players hope to still be flying high heading to women's world championship

Goalies are a different breed, indeed. When Ottawa Charge puckstopper Gwyneth Philips was asked about all the commercial flights she has been on the past two weeks — covering 5,589 km going from Ottawa to New Jersey, New Jersey to Ottawa, Ottawa to St. Louis, St. Louis to Ottawa, Ottawa to Boston — before the […]

Sport

11 h. ago Edmonton weather: A few light flurries before the true spring melt

A look at Wednesday’s Edmonton weather from Environment Canada. It’s -6 C at the Edmonton Blatchford weather station with 7 km/h winds out of the southeast and a wind chill of -9. Hump day is a fitting name for this particular Wednesday, as it’s the last hump to vault before we finally get to enjoy […]

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11 h. ago Western Financial Group CEO Grant Ostir Charts Bold Growth Strategy After 90 Days at the Helm

Customer-centric approach, product innovation, expert delivery, and journey-based teams to drive growth plans HIGH RIVER, Alberta, April 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Western Financial Group (“Western”) today announced that Chief Executive Officer Grant Ostir unveiled a transformative growth strategy following his first 90 days in the role. The plan aims to double the company’s customer […]

Culture

20 h. ago No McDavid, no problem as Edmonton Oilers make a statement in Vegas

If there was any game that reassured an Oilers fan base that had every reason to worry about what this spring might hold for their team, Tuesday night in Vegas was it. Still without Connor McDavid, Mattias Ekholm and Stuart Skinner and moving up to the heavyweight division against a power team at the top […]

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21 h. ago Player grades: Draisaitl, Pickard drive victory again, as Edmonton Oilers beat Vegas Golden Knights 3

Leon Draisaitl gave away the lead in the first but got it back in the second, leading the Edmonton Oilers to an 3-2 win over the Vegas Golden Knights. Calvin Pickard also came up huge, making a huge stop with 90 seconds left. The game was a tight-checking defensive struggle. Edmonton now has 91 points, […]

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25 h. ago NDP sees Edmonton as a ‘New Democrat’ city, aims to win more seats in Alberta’s capital

One political analyst says he believes the NDP "have a legitimate shot" at winning races in Edmonton Strathcona, Edmonton Centre and Edmonton Griesbach.

Economics

26 h. ago Glenn Crouter picks his two top European ski resorts based on value, scenery and vibe

My Top Two European Ski Resorts for Value, Scenery, and Vibe Every season, I’m constantly asked the same question: “What’s your favourite European ski resort?” The answer isn’t as simple as naming a mountain. My choice comes down to the full experience — how easy it is to get there, how you’re treated when you […]

Economics

28 h. ago Icy roads and freezing rain factor in fatal crash that killed Edmonton man near Bonnyville

"The collision occurred near a curve in the road, and weather conditions certainly played a factor"

Events