2 h. ago Edmonton product Braeden Cootes to face off in second NHL game for Canucks against Oilers

When he was much younger than his 18 years, Braeden Cootes was one of those local kids lining up and waiting hours for Edmonton Oilers autographs. “Yeah, I think I was at West Edmonton Mall,” said the Vancouver Canucks’ first-round draft pick, who grew up in Sherwood Park, hanging out with Oilers and SportsNet’s play-by-play […]

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5 h. ago Edmonton Votes 2025: Principe seeking to fend off four challengers in tastawiyiniwak

Ward tastawiyiniwak has four candidates seeking to unseat incumbent Karen Principe who is seeking re-election for a second term in the north Edmonton ward with 86,000 residents. The ward is bounded by Anthony Henday Drive to the north, 66 Street to the east, 127 Street to the south, with its western boundaries set at 97 […]

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6 h. ago Edmonton charities, business, students renew traditional Thanksgiving meals for those in need

The Hope Mission, Mustard Seed, and Boyle Street Community Services are among those hosting meals this long weekend

Economics

8 h. ago ’Shovel Superman”: Edmonton man uses vacation to help clean up floods in Taiwan

HUALIEN CITY — While many people like to spend their vacations on the beach or at resorts, Jaron Rosso Wiigs of Edmonton used some of his days off to shovel mud after a typhoon in Taiwan. When he arrived in the country, he heard about the damage from a powerful typhoon caused when tonnes of […]

Events

8 h. ago Rankin aims to keep Elks’ playoff hopes alive on Saturday against Blue Bombers

EDMONTON — Through the first eight games of the Edmonton Elks season, running back Justin Rankin averaged 5.2 yards a carry for 308 yards, twice was held to zero yards in a game, and scored just two touchdowns. The Elks were 2-6 over that stretch. In the seven games since, the five-foot-10, 215-pound native of […]

Events

9 h. ago 'He's on the clock': It's now or never for Edmonton Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner

This in from Oilers insiders Bob Stauffer of Oilers Now and TSN’s Ryan Rishaug, firm statements that it’s now or never for Edmonton Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner, that’s got to soon demonstrate he’s ready to step up as Edmonton’s No. 1 goalie or there will be change. Skinner was solid for almost all of Edmonton’s […]

Culture

11 h. ago ‘Shovel Superman”: Alberta man uses vacation to help clean up floods in Taiwan

HUALIEN CITY — While many people like to spend their vacations on the beach or at resorts, Jaron Rosso Wiigs of Edmonton used some of his days off to shovel mud after a typhoon in Taiwan. When he arrived in the country, he heard about the damage from a powerful typhoon caused when tonnes of […]

Events

14 h. ago Saturday's letters: Eatery hygiene exposé excellent journalism

Re. “Cleanliness concerns begin to boil over,” Oct. 9 Congratulations to investigative reporters Matthew Black, Steve Lillebuen and colleagues for an excellent exposé on the restaurant industry in Edmonton and Alberta in general. After exhaustive research, The Edmonton Journal, together with MacEwan University, have exposed the life-threatening Alberta government food-inspection system. Not only did the […]

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24 h. ago Use of force questioned after Taser used twice in Edmonton arrest

Police said the suspect was fleeing in a truck allegedly disguised to hide it had been stolen. Questions are being raised if the force used during the arrest was appropriate.

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26 h. ago 'I'm pretty versatile': Roslovic eager to establish his spot in Oilers lineup

Coins, as we all know, have two sides, and so do some former first-round picks. Like the newest Edmonton Oilers forward Jack Roslovic. He’s a good player — a guy who averages about 40 points a season — but he’s also a player on his fifth NHL team at 28. So a heads-up. Or, if […]

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26 h. ago How long can Trent Frederic hang in the top line with two Oilers superstars?

A physical presence who isn't afraid to throw his body around or drop the mitts should the situation arise, the six-foot-three, 221-pound first-round draft pick in 2016 earned himself a spot out of training camp.

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27 h. ago Edmonton man scratches his way to platinum status by winning $3 million

Brent Bogle didn't expect to win anything when he spontaneously bought a scratch and win ticket at a grocery store in Lac La Biche.

Economics

27 h. ago Man charged in sexual assault of woman and girl in west Edmonton

Investigators have reason to believe the man attempted to hug or touch several other individuals in the area of 156 Street and Stony Plain Road on Sept. 29

Events

27 h. ago Downtown bike lane temporarily moving due to Valley Line LRT West construction

Edmonton cyclists using the 102 Avenue bike lane will move to a new lane on 103 Avenue in about three weeks, where the bike route is expected to remain until the end of 2027.

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29 h. ago Homicide detectives investigating fatal shooting in central Edmonton

An autopsy on Thursday confirmed that Andrew Donald McCabe, 42, died of a gunshot wound and his manner of death has been ruled a homicide

Events

30 h. ago Mayoral candidates make their case at downtown election forum

Stanley Milner Library hosts 10 of 13 candidates in Oct. 9 evening forum

Politics

36 h. ago Top Edmonton chefs back calls to reform Alberta's food inspection system

Chefs in some of Edmonton's premier eateries are opening up about how hard they work to keep a clean kitchen, and explain why they support introducing a more transparent inspection system

Society

36 h. ago How safe is your food court? Busy malls can be trouble spots for safety risks, expert says

“If the restaurant next to you isn't doing a good job at controlling the pest, that could impact yours”

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36 h. ago Keith Gerein: Alberta's malnourished restaurant inspection system has become indigestible

An archaic consumer protection system built more for the protection of businesses and the convenience of the system itself, rather than the needs of the public

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47 h. ago Edmonton students push to get fellow young voters involved in election

The University of Alberta's Students' Union says so far, they're seeing more engagement in this election and the city says it's also seeing a higher turnout at advance voting.

Politics