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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 …
Read More »Elks look for split in home-and-home series against Bombers on Friday – Edmonton
The Edmonton Elks have been one of the best teams in the CFL since their 0-7 start. They are 5-2 in their last seven games. Their playoff chances took a big hit last week, however, with a 27-14 loss at home to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. On Friday night, the …
Read More »Veteran-heavy Jets squad dominates Edmonton 6-1 for first preseason win – Winnipeg
The Winnipeg Jets dressed most of their regular roster. The Edmonton Oilers did not. You could tell. The veteran-heavy Jets had little issue beating the Oilers 6-1 Wednesday night in the third of six preseason contests for Winnipeg. The Jets had six different goal scorers as Neal Pionk had a …
Read More »Alberta’s Spruce Grove Saints prepare for first full season in BCHL – Edmonton
The Spruce Grove Saints are preparing for their first full season in the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL) after being exiled from the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) partway through last season. The Saints were among five Alberta teams punished by the AJHL in January of this year after rumours …
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