6 h. ago 'Woah!': Edmonton acquires top Tampa prospect, moving out their own top prospect in return

This in from the Edmonton Oilers, new they’ve made a huge trade, sending the organization’s top major junior prospect Sam O’Reilly in exchange for the U.S. college hockey player of the year Isaac Howard, an attacking forward who had refused to sign in Tampa. There were reports that said the Oilers felt they had a […]

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6 h. ago 'This trade ROCKS': Oil Country lights up as Edmonton acquires top Tampa Bay prospect

This in from the Edmonton Oilers, new they’ve made a huge trade, sending the organization’s top major junior prospect Sam O’Reilly in exchange for the U.S. college hockey player of the year Isaac Howard, an attacking forward who had refused to sign in Tampa. There were reports that said the Oilers felt they had a […]

Economics

8 h. ago Ontario's new beachside motel feels like a mini Miami vacation without the plane ticket

Large suites and spacious common areas make South Beach an ideal spot to soak up the sun for a few days or more

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9 h. ago Nathan Fillion Civilian Pavilion featured on Jimmy Kimmel Live

Edmonton-born actor Nathan Fillion hits the big screen this week with James Gunn’s DC blockbuster Superman. But his hometown featured prominently in an interview on Jimmy Kimmel Live, with guest host Anthony Anderson. Firstly, Fillion, who graduated Holy Trinity High school and attended Concordia University Edmonton, jokingly mentioned he asks people to refer to him […]

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10 h. ago Shorthanded city council decides more work is needed before deciding on an infill cap for Edmonton

Mayor Amarjeet Sohi pitches his plan to not reduce the cap on infill projects, then revisit the issue after public consultation

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10 h. ago Edmonton police release enhanced photo of dead woman in hopes of identifying her

EPS says in the release that their Missing Persons Unity has "exhausted traditional investigative methods" but hasn't been able to identify the woman.

Events

10 h. ago Edmonton’s Kingsway Legion to consider moving, other options due to cost of facility

In his last newsletter to members, the branch's president described the Kingsway legion as being embroiled in an "endless battle to keep the branch afloat."

Economics

13 h. ago Canada can become an LNG powerhouse, but it will take innovation and determination

In the wake of LNG Canada's first shipment, chief executive Chris Cooper reflects on what it took to get there and the opportunity Canada has going forward

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14 h. ago Whyte Avenue Art Walk celebrates 30 years: bigger, bolder than ever before

The art stroll runs in Edmonton's Old Strathcona from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Sunday.

Culture

15 h. ago New Edmonton hot spot Bar Trove provided chef too good an opportunity to pass up

"It’s really nice to have a reason to dress up and go out. It's nice to see that again, especially because pre-pandemic, every food report said fine dining was dead"

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17 h. ago Deux dirigeants talibans dans la mire de la CPI pour «persécution» des femmes

Le tribunal a lancé des mandats d’arrêt contre le chef suprême taliban et le président de la Cour suprême d’Afghanistan.

Politics

18 h. ago BP and Shell Sign Libya Deals as Majors Step Up Their Return

British energy giants BP Plc and Shell Plc signed agreements with Libya’s National Oil Corp to study new opportunities, joining international majors accelerating their return to the oil-rich African nation.

Politics

19 h. ago This Vancouver restaurant is a hot spot for audiophiles and foodies alike

At the Michelin-recommended Union Street bar/restaurant Bar Gobo, you can immerse yourself in sound while sampling Filipino cuisine courtesy of chef Ralph Cravalho

Events

22 h. ago Tuesday's letters: Hurry up and finish vexing QE II construction

Someone should lose their job over the roadblock-bottleneck created by a nine-to-five workday repairing a bridge on Alberta’s busiest highway. If you have travelled into Edmonton from the south you will know what I mean. Kilometres of backed up traffic slowing traffic to a walking pace heading into the capital city. How frustrating is that? […]

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26 h. ago The lesson the Carolina Hurricanes can teach the doubters of the Edmonton Oilers' Evan Bouchard

Maybe now the doubters will see the error of their ways and give up dumping all over Evan Bouchard. Although I will not hold my breath. In the most recent edition of his influential 32 Thoughts Podcast, Elliotte Friedman revealed that the Carolina Hurricanes were a factor in Bouchard’s new four-year, $42m contract extension. There […]

Transport

29 h. ago China Shuns Costly LNG Imports Even as Summer Power Demand Rises

Sweltering temperatures are pushing up appetite for electricity in China — just not yet enough to revive the country’s spot purchases of costly liquefied natural gas.

Economics

33 h. ago Letters: There are plenty of cyclists in Edmonton, despite what some think

Should Carney table a budget this year? Vote in our daily poll! Re: Kevin Keller’s letter “Where are the Cyclists?” Kevin observed there were no cyclists using them on a hot summer day during his hour-long drive around downtown. As an avid cyclist who has used bike lanes extensively throughout the city, I don’t dispute […]

Sport

34 h. ago Local spending during Edmonton Oilers Stanley Cup Final trumped by conference championship

While the Edmonton Oilers’ return to the Stanley Cup Final ended in disappointment, the series pushed spending near the arena to almost double the daily average. In a recent report, payment processing company Moneris released the latest data on spending in Edmonton during the Stanley Cup Finals. After cataloguing spending during Oilers playoff games, the […]

Sport

34 h. ago 'We've levelled up': Stampede Showriders celebrate 40th anniversary

'It's been so neat to have all these opportunities, to come and meet people, and to ride for the Calgary Stampede'

Culture

36 h. ago Oilers playoff run gave Edmonton restaurants a boost: report

Spending for Game 5, which the Oilers lost at home, was up 79 per cent near the arena and up 18 per cent in the rest of Edmonton.

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