9 h. ago Concert review: Morgan Wallen finds God's country in Edmonton's Commonwealth Stadium

It was a sweltering September evening before Wallen took the stage, which produced the sweatiest mullets this side of a Billy Ray Cyrus lookalike concert in Yuma

Sport

10 h. ago 'Wow, who's that guy?': Oilers hockey boss with great review of late

This in from Edmonton Oilers GM Stan Bowman, a solid review of David Tomasek, who has been skating with Edmonton veterans at Connor McDavid’s captain skates. Tomasek, 6-feet, 2-inches, 210 pounds, was signed out of the top Swedish league as a 29-year-old having led that league in scoring last season. Said Bowman to Bob Stauffer […]

Sport

10 h. ago ARAMIS Global Ambassador, Dwyane Wade, Celebrates New Fragrance Launch During New York Fashion Week

NEW YORK — Heritage men’s fragrance brand, ARAMIS, officially launched its new scent, Intuition, with global ambassador, Dwyane Wade, during New York Fashion Week. The celebration kicked off with an immersive pop-up on New York City’s iconic High Line, where guests explored the story behind the fragrance through scent, sound, and design. Dwyane Wade made […]

Culture

13 h. ago Five Edmonton mayoral candidates square off in Friday night debate

On a night where four candidates hammered away at the status quo, Andrew Knack took a risk by suggesting council needs to pay for things

Other

14 h. ago Which Oilers prospects stood out in rookie Battle of Alberta?

Perhaps the biggest thing that stood out in the game was how much Isaac Howard didn't stand out at all in his inaugural on-ice competition in Oilers threads

Events

23 h. ago Five Calgary Flames hopefuls who impressed in NextGen victory over Edmonton Oilers

Sam Honzek, Matvei Gridin, Owen Say, Mace’o Phillips and Nathan Brisson impressed for the Flames rookies in Friday’s win in Edmonton.

Culture

23 h. ago Two good things, two bad things and two numbers as Oilers rookies lose 6

Thirteen of Edmonton’s Top 25 prospects, as ranked by the Cult of Hockey this summer, were in the Edmonton-Calgary prospect game Friday night at the downtown arena. Edmonton lost the match 6-5, but that wasn’t the story. The game was defined by individual performances, some good, some bad. Here are critical Two Good Things, Two […]

Other

27 h. ago Edmonton residents question police response to crash near Forest Heights school

Witnesses allege the driver was speeding several times over the limit in a school zone when the crash happened Tuesday night in the Forest Heights neighbourhood.

Events

31 h. ago Oilers prospect begins pro journey by taking on McDavid and Draisaitl

Samuel Jonsson’s showdowns with the two Edmonton Oilers superstars and their teammates were the highlight of his summer

Other

31 h. ago Oilers notebook: Roby Jarventie is an intriguing training camp story, but can he stay healthy?

“He hits a one-timer better than anybody. He can make small-area plays. He won’t kill you with his speed but he’s got poise"

Science

32 h. ago Hot shots to line up on top trio for Edmonton Oilers prospects vs Calgary

This in from Tony Brar of Edmonton Oilers TV, news that for tonight’s rookie game against the Calgary Flames prospects Edmonton has put together it’s two hot shot rookie wingers on the same line. Ike Howard and Matt Savoie are on the top line with big German import Josh Samanski. EDM Rookies lineup vs. CGY […]

Other

32 h. ago Lethbridge man charged after repeatedly stealing milk, ice cream, say police

A Lethbridge teenager who allegedly stole over $2,000 worth of milk and ice cream last month from a downtown drug store now faces theft charges, police said Friday. Numerous times between Aug. 8 and 30, a male stole “significant quantities” of the dairy products from a Shoppers Drug Mart along the 500 block of 1 […]

Events

34 h. ago Opinion: Edmonton police overstepped by intervening on plea deal

On Sept. 8, the Edmonton Police Service (EPS) sent a letter to the Crown expressing shock at a proposed plea bargain. The deal would see the accused plead guilty to manslaughter rather than first-degree murder, with a recommended eight-year sentence. The letter, signed by Megan Hankewich, executive director of EPS’s legal and regulatory services division, […]

Events

40 h. ago Armani will direct sale of Italian luxury house to larger group

(Bloomberg) — Giorgio Armani’s will outlines plans to sell a stake in his closely held fashion house to a major luxury firm, setting in motion a process to eventually fold the Italian brand into a larger group. The documents published Friday direct his heirs to sell an initial stake of 15% in Giorgio Armani SpA […]

Other

49 h. ago 'We didn't see a lot of growth': Oilers hockey boss calls for more internal improvement this year

Matt Savoie. Ike Howard. David Tomasek. Atro Leppanen. Alec Regula. Roby Jarventie. Samuel Jonsson. There’s no shortage of young talent in the Edmonton Oilers organization, some of which we’ll be seeing in Friday evening’s rookie game against the Flames prospects. We’ve just finished up our annual Cult of Hockey prospects lists. I started out thinking […]

Sport

50 h. ago Jonathan Toews skates with hometown Jets ahead of comeback season

Jets forward Jonathan Toews is skating with his new teammates ahead of next week's training camp.

Transport

51 h. ago Tax consultant charged after Edmonton man’s $32K disability refund vanishes: ‘Just so relieved’

An Edmonton tax consultant accused of stealing more than $32,000 from her former client is now facing charges and will appear in court in October.

Economics

51 h. ago Calmar break ground on 1st apartment building in 50 years amid town growth

The town of Calmar says the province's population growth and higher living costs in cities like Edmonton are drawing more people to the rural community — and faster.

Society

51 h. ago Vernon store owner shocked after being targeted in unusual shoplifting incident

RCMP said they are investigating the shoplifting incident, but so far no arrests have been made.

Sport

54 h. ago Edmonton’s top mayoral candidates to take part in debate on Friday

The Edmonton Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Global News, is hosting the debate on Friday, Sept. 12. It will be livestreamed to all Global News platforms.

Culture