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Alberta drivers face another jump at the pump after Illinois refinery outageThis latest price jump isn't the first this year, as the ongoing war in Iran and blockage of the Strait of Hormuz are causing costs to soar.
Global News Edmonton globalnews.ca ·
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Crash involving motorcycle and pickup truck near Camrose leaves two people dead
The riders of the motorcycle, a 35-year-old man and a 13-year-old boy died at the scene.
Edmonton Journal edmontonjournal.com ·
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Oilers’ Tristan Jarry looks for a fresh start in the new season
On Sunday, the junior Edmonton Oil Kings are giving away Tristan Jarry pennants to honour his time as their Memorial Cup-winning goalie, a celebratory break from the penance the Oiler tender has to do after his puck-stopping sins last NHL season. It was a winter of discontent for
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Distraction thefts escalating to robberies, South Asian seniors targeted: EPS
Edmonton police say a rash of distraction-style jewelry thefts are now being investigated as personal robberies targeting senior South Asian women. Police have received at least 20 reports since Aug. 19 of robberies involving theft of jewelry through subterfuge, said a Wednesday
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Spending on Edmonton commercial real estate slows in second quarter
Investment in commercial real estate slowed in Edmonton last quarter, but the retail sector had a strong performance.
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Preston Manning ‘baffled’ by those who view Danielle Smith as an Alberta separatistConservative elder statesman Preston Manning says Canadians will get a renewed look at Danielle Smith when she speaks at a virtual two-day forum he is co-hosting next week.
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Edmonton Oilers open camp mired in controversy around Formenton signing, Babcock hiringAfter a 2025-26 season full of criticism, from a slow start to a first-round playoff exit, the Edmonton Oilers opened training camp Wednesday mired in new off-ice controversy.
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West Edmonton Mall putting final touches on new rollercoaster replacing Mindbender
'Having a coaster return to that space is exciting'
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Distraction robberies targeting senior South Asian women rising in EdmontonSince Aug. 19, Edmonton police said they've received at least 20 reports of distraction-style robberies involving theft of jewellery, typically targeting older South Asian women.
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Referendum questions 'scapegoat' immigrant communities: Parkland Institute report
'The province is seeking to shift the blame for overcrowded schools and healthcare crisis onto a tiny minority'
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'He’s shown that growth': Backlash or not, Edmonton Oilers are standing firm on Formenton decision
Short of hiring Donald Trump to be a special advisor to Daryl Katz, the Edmonton Oilers have pretty much hit the ceiling for off-season controversy. With Mike Babcock coaxed out retirement for a third chance at coaching, then deeply-polarizing forward Alex Formenton signed to a c
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Northern B.C. SpaceModel Museum prepares for back-to-school visitors
Museum tours and presentations are on offer as students return to classrooms, using a collection of highly detailed spacecraft models to give young visitors a closer look at technology and missions
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Redblacks, Stampeders are both in need of victoryMcLeod Bethel-Thompson and the Ottawa Redblacks won't be the only ones in dire need of a win this week.
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Cost of Alberta separation could be up to $170B: reportThe report looks at two scenarios involving how separation would occur, but in both cases the short-term costs of leaving Confederation would be high.
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Small plane doing night training makes emergency landing east of Edmonton due to engine issueA Cessna 172 based at the Cooking Lake Airport made an emergency landing overnight on a highway near Sherwood Park, after losing engine power while flying home from Slave Lake.
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Galaxyland’s new Nerf roller-coaster nearly complete at West Edmonton MallThe roller-coaster opening in 2027 can be ridden two ways: the family-friendly 'Core' mode and the more a thrilling 'Quantum' mode with added inversions, twists, and higher speeds.