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Missing Leduc Woman Robyn Kellar, 38, Last Seen in Edmonton Area a Month Ago; RCMP Ask for Help
Government Payments of Up to $1,977 Coming October 27–29: What Albertans Could Get
Edmonton Driver, 19, Caught on Dashcam Passing Cars on Shoulder at 113 km/h in an 80 Zone, Gets $859 in Tickets
Banff, Alberta’s Balkan Restaurant Ranks No. 4 in the World, Only Canadian Spot on Two Tripadvisor Lists
Edmonton Oilers Offer $10 Food Deals and Cheaper Parking at Rogers Place as Empty Seats Persist
Edmonton Spotlight
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Edmonton Braces for First Major Snowfall of the Season, With Up to 15 cm Possible by Thursday
Edmonton is under a special weather statement as Environment Canada warns of snow from Tuesday evening into Thursday morning, with up to 15 cm possible in parts of central Alberta. It’ll hit two morning commutes and Wednesday’s Oilers-Flames game. Here’s the latest forecast, what to know about parking bans, and when the warm-up arrives.
Missing Stony Plain Teen Isabella Calliou, 15, May Be in Edmonton Area; Parkland RCMP Ask for Help
Parkland RCMP are asking for help finding 15-year-old Isabella Calliou, last seen in Stony Plain on Monday, Oct. 26. Police say she may be in Parkland County or the Edmonton area, and they’re concerned for her well-being. She was last seen wearing a white jacket, white sweatpants and white and blue sneakers.
Edmonton Oilers Offer $10 Food Deals and Cheaper Parking at Rogers Place as Empty Seats Persist
The Edmonton Oilers are promoting $10 burgers, hot dogs, T-shirts and discounted parking at Rogers Place as fans keep questioning the cost of a night at the game. Monday’s game against Detroit drew 17,043, leaving 1,304 seats below capacity. Here’s what’s discounted, where to find it, and what the attendance numbers show.
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Calgary’s First Fire Station and Library Under One Roof Breaks Ground in Walden, Set to Open in 2028
Walden’s library is currently a 64-square-foot greenhouse. That’s about to change. Calgary has broken ground on its first combined fire station and public library, a $34.2-million project at 969 Walden Drive S.E. that will serve Walden, Legacy, Chaparral and Wolf Willow. Here’s what’s being built, what changes during construction and when it’s expected to open.
Calgary Pedestrian Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries in Martindale Crash, on the Same Road as the City’s Riskiest Crossing
A pedestrian is in hospital with life-threatening injuries after being hit by a vehicle at Martinbrook Gate and Martindale Boulevard N.E. early Monday. The driver stayed at the scene. It happened on the same road as the crossing the City of Calgary ranked its highest-risk unsignalized intersection for pedestrians this summer, and council decides on funding for fixes in November.
Chondra Fox, 23, Crowned 2027 Calgary Stampede First Nations Princess, the Third Straight From the Kainai Nation
Chondra Fox, a 23-year-old Jingle Dress dancer from the Kainai Nation, is the 2027 Calgary Stampede First Nations Princess. Her Blackfoot name, Naamitapiaakii, means Lone Woman. She’s the third woman from Kainai in a row to hold the title, which dates back to 1965. Here’s who she is, what it took to win, and how to see her, or book her, next year.
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Danielle Smith Moves to Ban DEI Hiring Across Alberta’s Public Sector Under Bill 33, Including Cities and Universities
Premier Danielle Smith’s government has introduced Bill 33, which would stop municipalities, school boards, universities and other public bodies from using DEI policies in hiring and promotions, and would ban mandatory DEI training. The government says it’s about merit. Critics say Alberta already hires on merit. Here’s what would change, where DEI came from, and what it could mean for Edmonton, Calgary and the University of Alberta.
Missing Stony Plain Teen Isabella Calliou, 15, May Be in Edmonton Area; Parkland RCMP Ask for Help
Parkland RCMP are asking for help finding 15-year-old Isabella Calliou, last seen in Stony Plain on Monday, Oct. 26. Police say she may be in Parkland County or the Edmonton area, and they’re concerned for her well-being. She was last seen wearing a white jacket, white sweatpants and white and blue sneakers.
Grande Prairie Replaces RCMP With Its Own Police Force After 83 Years as Alberta Adds $2M for New 911 Dispatch Centre
For the first time since 1943, the RCMP isn’t policing Grande Prairie. The new Grande Prairie Police Service took over on Oct. 21, two years ahead of schedule, and the province added another $2 million toward the final stage of the switch, including the city’s new local 911 dispatch. Here’s what changes for residents, where the RCMP still polices and what it’s all cost.
Costco Canada Recalls Movie Night Gift Set Over Undeclared Almonds: How Canadians and Albertans Can Get a Full Refund
Costco Canada is recalling its Movie Night Gift Set after a packaging mix-up put almond chocolate bars inside without almonds on the label. Sets sold at warehouses across Canada and on Costco.ca between Sept. 24 and Oct. 16 are affected. Here’s how to find the lot code on the chocolate bar, what makes it dangerous for people with nut allergies, and how Canadians and Albertans can get a full refund.
Massive $20-Billion AI Data Centre Proposed Near Edson, Alberta, With Its Own Natural Gas Power Plant
A $20-billion AI data centre proposed southwest of Edson would come with its own natural gas power plant. Tourmaline’s Malachite One would burn 150 million cubic feet of gas a day to make about a gigawatt of electricity, and it could bring up to 560 permanent jobs to Yellowhead County. Residents have questions about water, Highway 47 and noise, and the project still needs approvals. Here’s what’s planned, where the water would come from and what happens next.
Danielle Smith Tells Alberta Separatists to Accept Referendum Result or Leave the UCP, Says She Doesn’t Need Their Votes
Albertans voted three to one to stay in Canada, and Premier Danielle Smith says the question is “settled” in her party. UCP members who can’t accept that don’t have to run for the party, she says, and she doesn’t need separatists to win in 2027. It’s the latest turn for a movement that met U.S. officials and pitched Alberta’s water and oil royalties. Here’s what Smith said, how Alberta voted on all 10 questions, and what comes next.
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Vancouver Woman Wakes at 3:45 a.m. to Stranger in Her Bedroom, Pretends to Be Asleep Until He Leaves
A Vancouver woman woke at 3:45 a.m. to a stranger going through her belongings in her bedroom. She pretended to be asleep until he left, then locked her door and called police. Officers found him still in the house, and police say he tried to escape through a window. Here’s what happened, what police say to do if it ever happens to you, and a similar scare in Calgary.
Costco Canada Recalls Movie Night Gift Set Over Undeclared Almonds: How Canadians and Albertans Can Get a Full Refund
Costco Canada is recalling its Movie Night Gift Set after a packaging mix-up put almond chocolate bars inside without almonds on the label. Sets sold at warehouses across Canada and on Costco.ca between Sept. 24 and Oct. 16 are affected. Here’s how to find the lot code on the chocolate bar, what makes it dangerous for people with nut allergies, and how Canadians and Albertans can get a full refund.
Trump Says Canada Is “Willing to Give Us Anything” as He Predicts Trade War Will End “Pretty Soon”
Donald Trump says Canada is ready to make concessions to end the trade war and predicts it will be settled “pretty soon.” Ottawa hasn’t announced a deal, formal talks are still stalled, and new U.S. tariff changes take effect Oct. 30. Here’s what Trump said in Michigan, how Canada responded and what’s actually changing.
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Coffee, conversations & community - Southland Leisure Centre
Enjoy a cup of coffee or tea while connecting and sharing experiences with others. Our coffee social is a great way for people of all ages to make new friends in a welcoming and safe space. Feel free to drop in anytime during the event, while supplies last. Please consider bringing yo
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Banff, Alberta’s Balkan Restaurant Ranks No. 4 in the World, Only Canadian Spot on Two Tripadvisor Lists
Thanksgiving Dinner 2026 in Calgary and Edmonton: Where to Eat Out or Order Turkey to Go
Calgary Is Getting Haidilao, the Global Hot Pot Chain Famous for Its Noodle Dance
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