2 h. ago Blue Jays’ bats go silent, Easton Lucas gets pounded in a dispirited home loss to the Atlanta Braves

No one ever thought Easton Lucas would continue to post an unblemished earned run average. At the same time, no one thought Lucas would earn two wins in his first two starts as he filled in for an injured Max Scherzer. Lucas has been better than good, pitching a combined 10.1 innings in boasting a […]

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5 h. ago Edmonton Oilers newest edition Quinn Hutson makes NHL debut against Kings

'It was a little crazy flying out of Denver to here. We were supposed to take off at 7:30, and taking off, the engine caught on fire'

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6 h. ago Oilers Notebook: Will Evander Kane be ready in time for playoff run?

We still don’t know if Evander Kane can play Game 1 of the fourth-straight spring playoff series against the Los Angeles Kings because that’s the doctor’s call, but, in his mind and his heart, the Edmonton Oilers winger is ready and willing. He hasn’t been in an NHL game for 308 days, going back to […]

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10 h. ago City of Champions: Edmonton Oilers legend Mark Messier wants slogan returned

Ten years ago, Edmonton city council voted 7-5 to officially divest us of the City of Champions slogan from the wooden welcome signs to our fair city because, in the words of Coun. Michael Oshry, “We don’t need a big splash entering the city, but we just need something that’s not 30 years old.” Mark […]

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14 h. ago Winnipeg Jets aiming for more than the franchise’s first Presidents’ Trophy

The Winnipeg Jets clinched the franchise’s first Presidents’ Trophy Sunday for most points in the NHL regular season even though they lost 4-1 to the Edmonton Oilers.

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24 h. ago New Guideline Aims to Transform Obesity Care for Children and Adolescents

First Canadian update in nearly 20 years prioritizes improvements in health and quality of life over weight loss outcomes EDMONTON, Alberta, April 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Healthcare providers and families have a new roadmap to support collaborative, fully-informed, evidence-based care for children and adolescents living with obesity, thanks to a new clinical practice guideline […]

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24 h. ago CORRECTION – New Guideline Aims to Transform Obesity Care for Children and Adolescents

First Canadian update in nearly 20 years prioritizes improvements in health and quality of life over weight loss outcomes EDMONTON, Alberta, April 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In a release issued under the same headline on Monday, April 14th by Obesity Canada, please note that the title and link of the clinical practice guideline have been updated. […]

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25 h. ago Give what's left of the Edmonton Oilers credit, they're fighting hard

The injury-stricken Oilers beat the Winnipeg Jets 4-1 with goals from Brown, Perry, Henrique and Arvidsson.

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25 h. ago Edmonton Police Foundation hosts accessible Easter Egg hunt for visually impaired

The Edmonton Police Foundation and the EPS Bomb Squad teamed up with a local robotics team to construct Easter eggs that emit sounds to be found by kids with vision loss.

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29 h. ago Scottie Barnes, Jamison Battle erupt, but Raptors end season with loss

Star player matched career high while impressive rookie was on fire from three-point range.

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30 h. ago Ekholm injury question leaves dark cloud hanging over Edmonton Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers have shown they can weather the storm of being without Connor McDavid or Leon Draisaitl, or even both at the same time, here in the playoff stretch. And while both offensive powerhouses will be back in time for the post-season to commence in a week, there is a much darker cloud hanging […]

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34 h. ago ‘HE’S A MIRACLE’: Toddler in recovery after rare tumor removed from heart

A toddler from South Carolina is recovering after having surgery to remove a rare tumor in his heart that was described as “literally one in a million.” The parents of 21-month-old Rhody Tabor said the tumor, which began in his liver, moved through his blood vessels and into the right side of his heart, is […]

Culture

40 h. ago Letters April 13: Carney copies best from Conservatives, worst from Trudeau Liberals

Who should start the playoffs for the Oilers? VOTE IN OUR DAILY ONLINE POLL! CARBON-COPY CARNEY I follow the news on the election campaigns and every policy that Pierre Poilievre announces, Carbon Copy Carney announces the same policy shortly after, and claims that it was his all along. He’s very adept at dodging questions (sound […]

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40 h. ago Call of the Wilde: Canadiens inch closer to playoffs after OT loss to Maple Leafs

The Montreal Canadiens with another chance to earn a spot in the playoffs in Toronto on Saturday night. They missed an opportunity in Ottawa on Friday. This time, they played considerably better, but could not find a goal in falling 1-0 to the Maple Leafs in overtime. Wilde Horses  After a poor effort in Ottawa,...

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46 h. ago The Edmonton Oilers who need to go above and beyond if Mattias Ekholm is out for the year: 9 Things

Whatever you think or feel about the Edmonton Oilers’ 2024-25 regular season, they have nonetheless achieved the most important thing. They have made the playoffs. You may see that as the bare minimum, and I would agree. But they play the games for a reason. And many people much smarter than me have coined the […]

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54 h. ago Calgary Stampede posts record revenues, unexpected black ink in 2024

The Calgary Stampede lassoed record revenues last year, flipping expectations of a $5-million loss into a nearly identical amount of black ink. An all-time best attendance figure of 1.47-million people during the 10-day July hoedown and a better-than-expected performance of the new BMO Centre in the last half of the year garnered $206.4 million for […]

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55 h. ago Who will start in net when the Edmonton Oilers open the playoffs?

At this point, the biggest question for the Edmonton Oilers heading into the NHL playoffs isn’t whom they’ll be starting out against, but whom they’ll be starting in net. With the Los Angeles Kings looking to avenge three consecutive early exits at the hands of the Oilers as the two Pacific Division rivals are set […]

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64 h. ago Opinion: One inquiry to rule them all; separate probes into Alberta Health decisions limit transparency

The Alberta government’s latest move — forcing AHS leadership to participate in court filings to discredit its fired CEO — should concern every Albertan. It sends a chilling message to health-care workers: speaking out will result in job loss and protracted legal retaliation. This isn’t just about one case or one individual; it highlights broader […]

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66 h. ago GAMEDAY: Maple Leafs, Canadiens meet in actual meaningful game

MONTREAL CANADIENS (39-31-9) at TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS (48-26-4) When: Saturday, 7 p.m., Scotiabank Arena TV: Sportsnet, CBC Radio: TSN 1050 Odds: Canadiens +167, Maple Leafs -208 The buzz The Maple Leafs’ lead atop the Atlantic Division was trimmed on Friday night when the Tampa Bay Lightning gained one point in an overtime loss against the Detroit Red […]

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3 d. ago Oilers clinch playoffs, but injuries take down two more players. It's ridiculous

The Oilers beat the San Jose Sharks 4-2 on goals from Evan Bouchard, Ty Emberson, a third-period winner from Corey Perry and an empty netter from Connor Brown

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