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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
Calgary Bus Fire Victim Judith Ferrufino Martínez Leaves Behind Husband and Two Children as Fundraiser Grows
Banff, Alberta’s Balkan Restaurant Ranks No. 4 in the World, Only Canadian Spot on Two Tripadvisor Lists
Edmonton Spotlight
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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.
Enoch Cree Nation Completes 75-Bed Addiction Recovery Centre West of Edmonton, First Clients Expected in December
Construction is finished on a 75-bed addiction treatment centre on Enoch Cree Nation, just west of Edmonton. It’s free for clients, owned and run by the Nation, and built around Cree culture and ceremony. The first clients are expected in December. Here’s who can go, what a stay involves, how it fits into Alberta’s recovery plan and how to get help now.
Edmonton Oilers’ Empty Seats Persist Despite Hot Start as Rogers Place Falls Nearly 2,000 Short of Capacity
McDavid and Draisaitl each had five points in a 6-5 shootout win over Carolina, but Rogers Place drew an announced crowd nearly 2,000 below capacity. Two nights later, Toronto’s visit sold out. The Oilers are off to an 8-2-1 start, yet recent weeknight crowds keep falling short, and fans point to ticket prices, late starts and the Alex Formenton signing. Detroit and Calgary are next.
Calgary Spotlight
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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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View AllMassive $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.
Fort McMurray Snowstorm Strands Drivers on Alberta’s Highway 63 as RCMP Warn Against Travel; Up to 30 cm Forecast
A major October snowstorm has trucks, buses and cars stuck on Highway 63 near Fort McMurray, and RCMP are warning drivers to stay off it in both directions. Environment Canada now says the area could get up to 30 cm, double the earlier forecast. Calgary and Canmore are getting their first snow of the season, and Edmonton has dodged it. Here’s what’s happening across Alberta and what to know before you drive.
Government Payments of Up to $1,977 Coming October 27–29: What Albertans Could Get
Government payments land in Alberta next week. AISH, ADAP and Income Support arrive Oct. 27, CPP, OAS and GIS on Oct. 28, and veterans disability pensions on Oct. 29. OAS just rose 1.4%, and some low-income seniors could get up to $1,977 this month. Here’s who qualifies and how much you could get.
Alberta Schools Must Fly Canadian and Alberta Flags Under New Rules Following Separation Referendum
Days after Albertans voted to stay in Canada, the province released new rules requiring every school to fly the Canadian and Alberta flags on separate flagpoles starting Jan. 4, 2027. The rules also set limits on which other flags schools can display, and when. Here’s what’s required, what’s allowed, and what students can still wear.
Amazon Hiring 9,000 Seasonal Workers Across Canada, Including Alberta, With Average Pay Near $24 an Hour
Amazon is hiring 9,000 seasonal workers across Canada this holiday season, and some of those jobs are in Calgary. The average seasonal wage is nearly $24 an hour, about $9 more than Alberta’s minimum wage. Here’s what the jobs pay, where Amazon operates in Alberta, what benefits you get, and how to apply without getting scammed.
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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.
B.C. Man Told His Wife He Won $100,000 on Lotto Max. It Was Actually $1 Million
He went out for a light bulb and came home a millionaire. Mehrdad P. of Maple Ridge, B.C., checked his Lotto Max ticket at a gas station self-scanner, rushed home and told his wife he’d won $100,000. Then they opened the app. It was $1 million.
Barack Obama Mocks Trump’s Trade War With Canada: “They’re So Nice. And Somehow We’ve Gotten Them So Mad”
Barack Obama wants to know how the U.S. managed to make Canada so mad. At a Detroit rally, he called Canada “that well-known evil empire,” joked about Martin Short and maple syrup, and said Trump’s tariffs are driving up prices. It comes four days after Bill Clinton spoke up for Canada, as an American company sues over the tariffs and just 26 per cent of Americans still call Canada a close ally.
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Coffee, conversations & community – Acadia Aquatic & Fitness 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 your own reusable
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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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AISH Calculator Alberta
Enter your income and family size to get your estimated 2026 AISH payment instantly — including exemptions and child benefits.
ADAP Calculator Alberta
Compare your current income side-by-side with your estimated income on AISH. See exactly how much more you'd take home — monthly and annually.
Stat Holiday Pay Calculator
Find out what you're owed for all 9 Alberta general holidays — whether you worked or had the day off.