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Surrey Man Amritpal S. Wins $32-Million Lotto 6/49 Jackpot, Plans to Buy a House and His Dream Car
Baltimore Preschool's Imaginary Trip to Canada Goes Viral and Wins Hearts Amid Strained Canada-U.S. Relations
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.
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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.
Edmonton City Centre Mall Could Get Metal Detectors and Bag Scans at Every Entrance, New Owner Says
Westrich Pacific co-CEO Richie Lam says the company is considering metal detectors, bag scans, security guards and police at every Edmonton City Centre entrance and pedway, as part of a much bigger redevelopment of the downtown mall.
Edmonton Oilers Are the NHL's Most Profitable Team, Tied With the L.A. Rams for Third in World Sports
Forbes estimates the Edmonton Oilers generated US$244 million in operating income, more than any other NHL team and tied with the NFL's Los Angeles Rams for third in the world. Yet a new Sportico valuation ranks Edmonton just eighth in the NHL.
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Calgary Says It Doesn't Regulate Referendum Signs. Video Shows a City Crew Taking Them Down.
Video shows a City of Calgary crew removing referendum signs along 10 Street ahead of Alberta's Oct. 19 vote. Calgary says it doesn't regulate referendum signs, but can step in when they create safety concerns or interfere with public infrastructure.
Calgary Is Adding Chip Bags, Foam and Toothpaste Tubes to Blue Cart Recycling Oct. 1
Calgary's blue cart recycling rules expand Oct. 1, 2026, adding chip bags, snack wrappers, foam packaging, toothpaste tubes and certain aerosol cans. The change is part of Alberta's province-wide recycling system, and it's already cut blue cart fees by $7.17 a month.
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.
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View AllCalgary 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.
Danielle Smith Says Alberta Is Considering a $1,900 Health Premium for Temporary Residents
Premier Danielle Smith says Alberta is considering charging some temporary residents between $1,400 and $1,900 a year for health care. But the October 19 referendum is non-binding, no rate has been set, and the ballot itself doesn't mention $1,900.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2026 in Alberta: What's Open, What's Closed, and Whether You Get Paid
September 30 is a federal holiday but not an Alberta statutory holiday, so most Albertans work as normal unless their employer says otherwise. Banks, Canada Post, federal offices, Calgary and Edmonton public schools, both universities and the libraries are closed. Stores, malls, Costco, provincial offices and registries are open. Here is the full list, the pay rules, and where to go.
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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.
Canada's Most Popular Baby Names of 2025: Charlotte Ends Olivia's Nine-Year Run
Charlotte became Canada's most popular baby girl name in 2025, ending Olivia's nine-year run at No. 1. Noah led the boys for a fifth straight year. But province by province, Canadians aren't naming their babies the same way.
White Nationalist Group Second Sons Gathers Near Former Kamloops Residential School Days Before Truth and Reconciliation Day
About 30 masked men associated with Second Sons Canada gathered on Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc land near the former Kamloops Indian Residential School on Sunday. The same group held its national gathering near Calgary this summer.
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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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