2 h. ago “Back on the street”: Critics say Edmonton’s new animal bylaw leaves vulnerable cats behind

“Leaving unknown cats outside, even though they're neutered or spayed, is just really inhumane"

Other

13 h. ago Friday's letters: If Alberta separates, Edmonton should leave Alberta

For the safety and prosperity of all fellow residents, if Alberta tries to separate from Canada, Edmonton must separate from Alberta. As a Canadian enclave freed from the shackles of the polluting oil and gas industry holding us back from diversification, we would be Canada’s sixth-largest provincial economy by GDP and fifth-largest province by population. […]

Other

27 h. ago Attack leaves senior dead in southwest Edmonton, murder charge laid

A 65-year-old man was killed in southwest Edmonton's Desrochers neighbourhood, allegedly by a stranger who police said was acting suspicious.

Events

48 h. ago Union slams package company DHL’s ask for federal strike intervention

OTTAWA — Unifor sent a letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney and cabinet ministers this week decrying a request from package company DHL to intervene in a strike. That request was made by DHL in a letter last week that was shared on the union’s website. The letter said the change that takes effect Friday […]

Economics

4 d. ago Oh, Canada — Oilers' mass anthem karaoke not a (slap) shot against Alberta separatists

Dan Barnes: The patriotic group singalong to O Canada at Rogers Place is beautiful, but it's not quite the anti-separatist spectacle some make it out to be.

Other

7 d. ago Legendary Toronto Maple Leafs announcer says he will retire soon

If the Toronto Maple Leafs are ever going to win the Stanley Cup with Joe Bowen on the call, they've only got one shot left to do so.In a letter posted to his X account on Friday, the longtime Leafs play-by-play announcer Bowen announced that the 2025-26 season will be his last with the team."After 44 years of being the voice of your Toronto Maple Leafs, I have decided that the 2025-26 season will be my last behind the microphone," Bowen wrote. "I have been totally blessed to be able to do my dream job for this long, eclipsing the career of my idol, Foster Hewitt. I will reach over 3800 games sometime this season. Thanks so very much to all who have made this wonderful career possible. I sincerely hope that this will be the 'One Before I Am Done' Season for the Leafs as they chase that elusive Cup!"Bowen made his debut as a play-by-play commentator for the Leafs in 1982. In recent seasons, he'd been taking things one year at a time, ofte...

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7 d. ago Friday's letters: Cyclists should obey rules of the road, too

Personally, I support dedicated bike lanes; however, bike lane users must recognize that they are not considered pedestrians but rather moving vehicles, and the same rules apply to them. During my evening drive north of Jasper Avenue at the intersection of 121 Street, I saw two middle-aged riders blow right through the first four-way stop. […]

Sport

7 d. ago Where did the water go? Poplar Lake dries up in north Edmonton

About two weeks ago, the water disappeared from Poplar Lake in north Edmonton — leaving longtime area residents baffled and dismayed.

Other

9 d. ago Bell: Game on! Separatists, Danielle Smith's UCP duke it out in Alberta heartland

For Albertans set to vote in Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills, should Alberta split from Canada, that is the question

Culture

1 week ago Rona Ambrose says separatist sentiment can fizzle out if Ottawa listens to Alberta grievances

Rona Ambrose says outreach and trust-building is paramount and that the federal-provincial relationship seems to be improving.

Other

2 w. ago As separatist talk simmers in Alberta and Quebec, Canadians say breaking up will be hard to do: poll

Most said separation cannot be a unilateral decision, and it should require approval by the federal House of Commons

Other

2 w. ago Separatist Alberta Republican Party cries foul after byelection debate is cancelled

'When you have nothing to offer Albertans at the ballot box, maybe that's their idea - avoid accountability and dodge democracy,' said party leader Cameron Davies.

Politics

2 w. ago ‘Albertans know that they have options’: Alberta Tory MPs warn Carney not to ignore threat of separatism

A poll conducted by Leger found that 77 per cent of Conservatives say they understand the province's desire for independence

Transport

2 w. ago Bell: Danielle Smith says 'the ball is in Carney's court' regarding Alberta separatism

Premier Danielle Smith says Prime Minister Carney must act urgently on Alberta's demands to head off separatism in the province

Transport

2 w. ago Bell: Premier Smith — 'the ball is in Carney's court' with Alberta separatism at a high

Premier Danielle Smith says Prime Minister Carney must act urgently on Alberta's demands to head off separatism in the province

Transport

2 w. ago Bell: Danielle Smith hopes Carney can cool down Alberta separatist feelings

Premier Danielle Smith says Prime Minister Carney must act urgently on Alberta's demands to head off separatism in the province

Transport

2 w. ago Alberta police seize drugs, handguns in two separate investigations

In two separate investigations, Lethbridge Police Service and ALERT Calgary seized a variety of illegal drugs and multiple handguns, resulting in three people charged. Calgary Bust ALERT Calgary’s organized crime team seized three handguns and an estimated $320,000 worth of illegal drugs as part of a drug trafficking investigation that began in April. CPS assisted […]

Events

2 w. ago Cube van leaves trail of damaged vehicle destruction in central Edmonton

The white cube van drove down a street in the Inglewood neighbourhood overnight, going back and forth while ramming into several parked vehicles.

Events

2 w. ago Toronto and New York insiders speculate on McDavid leaving Edmonton Oilers. Seriously?

No sooner had the Edmonton Oilers fought their way to their second consecutive Stanley Cup Final than hockey columnists in New York and Toronto fired up their laptops this weekend to speculate on McDavid signing his next contract with the Rangers or the Maple Leafs. First came an over-the-top headline from the New York Post: […]

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2 w. ago Coach addresses Connor McDavid leaving practice early as Edmonton Oilers prepare for the Stanley Cup Finals

No ice session today… So, in the absence of that, notable comments from a “media day” for the Edmonton Oilers, ahead of the Stanley Cup Finals and Game One on Wednesday. -Connor McDavid left practice early yesterday after talking with the trainers. Kris Knoblauch says the Captain will be a full  participant in tomorrow’s practice. […]

Sport