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Surrey Man Amritpal S. Wins $32-Million Lotto 6/49 Jackpot, Plans to Buy a House and His Dream Car
Airdrie Man Shawn Thompson Charged With Six Sexual Assaults in Calgary and Airdrie After Store Manager Recognized Him
Calgary Driver Clocked at 204 km/h on Stoney Trail, 104 km/h Over the Speed Limit
New Northeast Edmonton Costco Is Hiring as Construction Moves Forward. The Job Fair Is Monday.
Edmonton Oilers Are the NHL's Most Profitable Team, Tied With the L.A. Rams for Third in World Sports
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Northeast Edmonton Could Become One of North America's Largest Data Centre Districts
A U.S. company wants to open part of northeast Edmonton to a huge data centre and power generation campus. Its size, power needs, water use, cost and permanent jobs haven't been disclosed. The City is taking feedback until Oct. 25.
Edmonton Semi Driver Caught Going 81 km/h in a B.C. School Zone. Inspectors Found Ineffective Brakes
An Edmonton semi driver was clocked at 81 km/h in a 30 km/h school zone outside a Prince George elementary school. Inspectors then found ineffective brakes on the trailer, and both the tractor and trailer were taken off the road.
Edmonton Father Accused of Abducting His 2 Kids Is Now Wanted on Canada-Wide Warrants. They've Been Missing Since Aug. 28.
Edmonton police have issued Canada-wide warrants for Scot MacDermid, 42, accused of abducting his children Lesley, 9, and George, 6, in violation of a custody order. The three haven't been seen since Aug. 28, when they were spotted in Lloydminster.
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University of Calgary Climbs to 185th in the World in 2027 University Rankings
The University of Calgary has climbed to 185th in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2027, up 15 spots in a year and now eighth in Canada. Its best scores came in industry and research quality.
Calgary Driver Caught Going 141 km/h in a 70 Zone on Stoney Trail While Watching YouTube
Calgary police say a driver caught going 141 km/h in a 70 km/h zone on Stoney Trail was also watching a YouTube video on their phone. It happened the same day police stopped another driver on Stoney Trail going 204 km/h.
16 Things to Do in Calgary This Weekend: October 2–4, 2026 (CIFF Closing Weekend, Colossal Carve & More)
The Calgary International Film Festival closes on Sunday, a champion carver takes on giant pumpkins at the Calgary Farmers' Market, and the Wranglers open their season at the Saddledome. Sixteen things to do in Calgary over October 2-4, 2026, with times, addresses and what each one costs.
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Lethbridge Jobs in October 2026: The City, Stantec, U of L and 10 More Employers Are Hiring 110+ Roles
Thirteen Lethbridge employers have more than 110 openings right now, including City of Lethbridge water plant operators at up to $46.66 an hour, a police officer intake, four roles at Richardson's canola plant and 14 at Stantec.
Danielle Smith Wants Alberta Illegal Dumping Fines of Up to $100,000 and Possible Jail Time
Premier Danielle Smith says Alberta will introduce legislation this fall with illegal dumping fines of up to $100,000 for individuals and $1 million for corporations, plus possible jail time. Calgary recorded about 30,000 complaints last year, but issued just three fines.
Calgary to Edmonton in 1 Hour 45 Minutes? Alberta Moves Ahead With High-Speed Rail RFP
Alberta will ask private companies this fall to propose a high-speed rail line linking Calgary, Red Deer and Edmonton, with service to both international airports and Airdrie. Trains could reach 320 km/h, but the province wants minimal provincial investment in a project its own plan estimated at $38 billion.
Grande Prairie Gets Two Veterans Crosswalks on Veterans Way Ahead of Remembrance Day
Two commemorative crosswalks are being painted on Veterans Way in downtown Grande Prairie to honour veterans. One symbol won't be part of the design: the poppy.
New Northeast Edmonton Costco Is Hiring as Construction Moves Forward. The Job Fair Is Monday.
The new Northeast Edmonton Costco, located in Manning Town Centre, is holding a job fair Monday, September 28, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Clareview Community Recreation Centre. For anyone interested in working at Costco, it's a rare opportunity to apply as a brand-new warehouse builds its team, with positions available across all departments and many of them entry-level.
Alberta's Rat Patrol Investigating Dead Rat in Bowden Days After Calgary Sighting
A dead rat found in Bowden, south of Red Deer, is being investigated by Alberta's Rat Control Program days after a separate rat sighting was reported in southeast Calgary. Neither means Alberta has lost its famous rat-free status.
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Trump Says Canada Is Being 'Taught a Little Lesson.' Just 26% of Americans Now Call Canada a Close Ally
Donald Trump says Canada is being "taught a little lesson" as new U.S. import restrictions take effect. An AP-NORC poll finds just 26 per cent of Americans now consider Canada a close ally, down from 62 per cent in 2023.
Edmonton Semi Driver Caught Going 81 km/h in a B.C. School Zone. Inspectors Found Ineffective Brakes
An Edmonton semi driver was clocked at 81 km/h in a 30 km/h school zone outside a Prince George elementary school. Inspectors then found ineffective brakes on the trailer, and both the tractor and trailer were taken off the road.
Surrey Man Amritpal S. Wins $32-Million Lotto 6/49 Jackpot, Plans to Buy a House and His Dream Car
Amritpal S. of Surrey has claimed the $32-million Lotto 6/49 Gold Ball Jackpot from the Sept. 19 draw. He first thought he'd won $32,000. In Canada, he won't pay income tax on a cent of it, but what he does next could change that.
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Hell's Kitchen Officially Opens Near Edmonton September 14. Here's the Full Menu and What It Costs.
Jimmy John's Is Opening Its First Calgary Location Near the University of Calgary This Fall
Jollibee Edmonton: 10 New Restaurants Planned in Major Expansion
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