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It is a well-rested, eager group of Edmonton Oilers who head into the NHL Western Conference final confident they will repeat their 2024 series victory over the Dallas Stars. “There’s lots of things going to be similar,” forward Leon Draisaitl said of meeting the Stars for the second straight conference …
Read More »Stuart Skinner’s first playoff win this season a 3-0 shutout for Edmonton Oilers
Stuart Skinner had faith in himself, if others didn’t. The goaltender’s first win of this year’s NHL playoffs was a 3-0 shutout Monday for the Edmonton Oilers, who take a 3-1 lead in their second-round series against the Golden Knights to Las Vegas with a chance to close it out …
Read More »Inadequate care at Edmonton jail has inmates ‘falling through the cracks,’ inquiry finds
WARNING: This story contains discussions of suicide. Canada’s largest jail is again facing calls to improve mental health care for inmates following an investigation into the death of a 23-year-old man who died by suicide inside his cell. A fatality inquiry into the death of Timothy “TJ” McConnell found that …
Read More »Canada election: Poilievre pledges tax haven crackdown, touts size of Edmonton rally
Former Prime Minister Stephen Harper introduced Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre at a packed campaign event in Edmonton, which is believed to be one of his biggest rallies yet. During an exchange with a reporter from the Globe and Mail, Poilievre asked whether she enjoyed his rally in Edmonton last night …
Read More »Canadian ice climbers bring thriving sport to world championship in Edmonton
Even with a torrent of blood flowing from his mouth, knowing several of his teeth were bent out of place, Gord McArthur believed he could get back on the wall. Moments before, in the middle of a manoeuvre last February at the Ice Climbing World Cup in Edmonton, the Canadian …
Read More »Man accused of orchestrating Edmonton arson, extortion scheme arrested in United Arab Emirates
The man accused of orchestrating a string of arsons connected to extortion cases targeting South Asian home builders in Edmonton has been arrested overseas. Maninder Singh Dhaliwal was apprehended in the United Arab Emirates on separate charges in late 2024, Edmonton police announced Tuesday. An application has been filed to …
Read More »Late president Jimmy Carter’s impact in Edmonton still significant 7 years later – Edmonton
Around the world, people are mourning the death of former United States president Jimmy Carter, who died Sunday at the age of 100. Seven years ago, the 39th president visited Edmonton, as part of his work with Habitat for Humanity (HFH). In the Edmonton HFH office, a hammer hanging on the …
Read More »Man shot 2 weeks earlier in same Edmonton building where security guard slain
A man was shot in the same Central McDougall building just weeks before a security guard was gunned down on Dec. 6. On Nov. 21 around 4:54 a.m., patrol officers responded to a reported shooting at the apartment building at 106th Street and 107th Avenue. “Upon arrival, police located an …
Read More »Fatal MMA fight near Edmonton prompts calls for tougher combat rules in Alberta
Trokon Dousuah, surrounded by the black steel of a mixed martial arts cage, is declared the victor as the arena thrums with cheers from the crowd. Moments later, spectators groan and gasp as he is carried out of the octagon, struggling to stand. The amateur event, featuring competitors new to mixed …
Read More »Edmonton small businesses pivot to get orders out during Canada Post strike – Edmonton
Whether you’re trying to send holiday cards or shipping packages, Canada Post is not an option as workers enter their second week on strike. More than 55,000 Canada Post workers went on strike last Friday, halting mail and parcel services across the country. Some post offices have also been shuttered amid the …
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