3 h. ago Edmonton homebuyers continue to surge against national trend, province hurries to keep up with demand

With an election imminent and the threat of tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump off and on, unlike other markets across Canada Edmonton homebuyers haven’t been deterred from the market. “I think when people are shopping for a home, the first thing that they’re thinking about is, what do I need for my family? […]

Society

7 h. ago Ottawa cop Charlene Abella released on bail after arrest for sex crimes

Charlene Abella was granted bail while awaiting prosecution for sex crimes against girls, including two counts of sexual interference, which means the alleged victim was under 16.

Events

12 h. ago Darnell Nurse dodges a bullet, won't be suspended for any playoff games

Darnell Nurse and the Edmonton Oilers dodged a bullet Tuesday night. The NHL’s Department of Player Safety only handed the Oilers defenceman a one-game suspension for his crosscheck on Kings defenceman Quinton Byfield Monday night at Rogers Place. This means Nurse will only have to miss the meaningless final game of the regular season Wednesday […]

Other

15 h. ago Injured man taken away in ambulance after shooting heard near west end apartment

An alley north of 98 Avenue, near 156 Street, behind the Westside Manor apartment building was blocked off after gunshots were heard in the West Jasper Place neighbourhood.

Society

15 h. ago Suspect dead after police shooting outside west Edmonton apartment building

An alley north of 98 Avenue, near 156 Street, behind the Westside Manor apartment building was blocked off after gunshots were heard in the West Jasper Place neighbourhood.

Events

16 h. ago B.C. teen who died of drug overdose remembered with moment of silence at his school

Karen and Greg Dunlap said they hope that by sharing their son's story, it will spark more discussion about addiction and mental health.

Society

17 h. ago San Jose Sharks' Logan Couture has career cut short by condition also faced by Edmonton Oilers’ Kevin Lowe

With San Jose Sharks’ captain Logan Couture announcing he’s quitting the NHL because of osteitis pubis — the same malady that struck Hall of Fame Edmonton Oilers defenceman Kevin Lowe before the 1987 Canada Cup — it’s a painful, sad ending for the Sharks leader. Couture, whose last NHL game was on Jan. 31, 2024, […]

Transport

18 h. ago EPS issues warning about released sexual offender living in Edmonton

Edmonton police are warning citizens about a recently released sex offender in Edmonton who they believe will commit another sexual offence. In a Tuesday news release, the Edmonton Police Service said that convicted sex offender Robert Edward Ventress, 55, is to be released from jail after completing a sentence for failing to comply with a […]

Other

19 h. ago 'Ready to roll': Avalanche of injuries no worry for Oilers and McDavid ahead of NHL playoffs

'I don't like this whole notion that we're the walking wounded here.'

Other

19 h. ago Police investigating after body found near south Edmonton park: EPS

Edmonton police are investigating a suspicious death after finding a dead body on Sunday afternoon outside of a community hall in southeast Edmonton. Officers responded at 4:18 p.m. to a complaint at a community hall near 94 Avenune and Holyrood Road in southeast Edmonton, EPS said in a Monday news release. When they arrived, they […]

Economics

20 h. ago Federal election 2025: Edmonton Strathcona likely to remain NDP strong

The federal New Democratic Party has held strong in Edmonton Strathcona since 2008 and is likely to do so again in this 2025 election, according to aggregated polls. In the 2008 election, NDP’s Linda Duncan, in a narrow margin of victory, pushed out the Conservatives, and since then, the riding has stayed orange and was […]

Politics

21 h. ago Alberta Ballet's upcoming season includes beloved classics and world premieres

Alberta Ballet has released its calendar of seven shows for 2025-26 and it includes reimagined classics like Swan Lake and Romeo & Juliet, as well as a fully redesigned Nutcracker. The season also includes live music for two productions: the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra and Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra will accompany both The Nutcracker and Swan Lake. […]

Other

23 h. ago More bad news for Oilers as Nurse facing suspension for crosscheck

If Player Safety decides to hit him with two or more games, it could have a catastrophic impact on Edmonton’s playoff fate

Other

25 h. ago Capital Power Announces Upsizing of Previously Announced Bought Offering of Common Shares

BASE SHELF PROSPECTUS IS ACCESSIBLE, AND PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT WILL BE ACCESSIBLE WITHIN TWO BUSINESS DAYS, ON SEDAR+ NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO THE U.S. NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES EDMONTON, Alberta, April 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Capital Power Corporation (TSX: CPX) (“Capital Power” or the “Company”) announced today that it has […]

Economics

27 h. ago Riding profile: Tight race expected between Sohi and Mahal in Edmonton Southeast

The riding is again expected to be a tight race between the Grits and the Tories with 338 Canada projecting a "toss-up" by April 28.

Other

34 h. ago Player grades: Depleted Edmonton Oilers stomped by playoff rival Los Angeles Kings

The depleted Edmonton Oilers got stomped 5-0 by their first round playoff rival Los Angeles Kings. Either this was very bad, showing how much better the Kings are right now compared to the Oilers. Or it was good, humiliating and angering the Oilers, given them plenty of juice for the coming series. The Grade A […]

Other

34 h. ago Oilers lose, but get their licks in in playoff preview with LA Kings

Well, the suspicions are confirmed — if you take Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, Zach Hyman, Mattias Ekholm, Jake Walman, Trent Frederic and Evander Kane out of Edmonton’s lineup, they aren’t going to beat the Los Angeles Kings. The experiment played out just the way everyone thought it would Monday night when the Oilers, minus $41.5 […]

Other

34 h. ago Oilers lose, but get their licks in playoff preview with LA Kings

Well, the suspicions are confirmed — if you take Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, Zach Hyman, Mattias Ekholm, Jake Walman, Trent Frederic and Evander Kane out of Edmonton’s lineup, they aren’t going to beat the Los Angeles Kings. The experiment played out just the way everyone thought it would Monday night when the Oilers, minus $41.5 […]

Other

35 h. ago Yvonne Ejim Selected in by Indiana Fever, becomes first ever player from Calgary to be selected in the WNBA Draft

Yvonne Ejim made history tonight, becoming the first player from Calgary ever selected in the WNBA Draft. The Gonzaga Bulldogs women’s basketball forward was picked in the third round, 33rd overall, by the Indiana Fever. She joins Edmonton natives Adut Bulgak (first round, 12th overall, by New York Liberty in 2016) and Michelle Plouffe (second […]

Other

37 h. ago Watchdog finds no ‘neglect in duty to care’ in B.C. police officer’s death

Sgt. Matthew Ball took his own life a day after Vancouver police revealed sexual assault charges against him and another Central Saanich police officer.

Events