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Embattled veteran gets a smart boost from Edmonton Oilers
December 31, 2025
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This in from Bob Stauffer of Oilers Now, news that the Oilers have boosted embattled winger Andrew Mangiapane from the pressbox, where he sa...
Flames power rankings: Captain Mikael Backlund leading the way
December 30, 2025
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The Flames have moved themselves out of the league’s basement thanks to a recent 6-3-1 run, although they remain just a handful of points ah...
'More youth involved in homicides': Edmonton tally hits 32 deaths in 2025
December 30, 2025
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As of Christmas Eve day, there had been 32 confirmed homicides in Edmonton, many of the cases involving those in their 20s or younger. Read ...
Calgary has most lotto winners of top prizes in Western Canada, latest took home $1 million in December
December 30, 2025
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Calgarians had the most lotto luck in 2025 across Alberta, with 14 winners taking home prizes of $1 million or more, according to the Wester...
Flames sign Cooley to two-year extension
December 30, 2025
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Devin Cooley’s stock has risen considerably over the past couple of months. Read More from Calgary Herald https://ift.tt/PcdjRb8 https://...
Opinion: Edmonton's inner-city TB outbreak shows need for housing
December 29, 2025
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If you are one of the many people who thought tuberculosis just wasn’t a thing anymore, you were practically right — it shouldn’t be. Read M...
Your letters:
December 29, 2025
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When we all want changes, it gives each of us more power to make them happen. Read More from Calgary Herald https://ift.tt/KAuhG7o https:...
DAY 2 of Circle K Classic: Edge powered by stars Luke Huska, Ashton McCann
December 28, 2025
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Just like pretty much every kid at the Circle K Classic, Edge School star Luke Huska is dreaming of one day playing in the big leagues. Read...
Oilers put rookie centre on waivers, but was he really the problem?
December 28, 2025
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This in from the Edmonton Oilers: "The Oilers have placed forward Noah Philp on waivers, in addition to placing forward David Tomasek o...
Varcoe: From tariffs to a 'tectonic' energy MOU, Alberta's top 10 business stories of 2025
December 28, 2025
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Two stories commanded business headlines in Alberta throughout 2025, connected like strands of a bungee cord. Read More from Calgary Heral...
'Egregious speeds': Edmonton's new police chief confronts a brutal year on the roads
December 27, 2025
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As of the day after Boxing Day, 32 people had been killed in collisions on Edmonton roads in 2025. More than 100 suffered serious injuries. ...
Failed forward was better than other Oilers attackers, but too little, too late
December 27, 2025
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David Tomasek was a good bet for the Edmonton Oiles. He came cheap, just $1.2 million for the year, meaning if he didn't pan out with th...
The fear is gone: Once again, here come the Edmonton Oilers
December 26, 2025
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There were two wins in the first six games, followed by four wins in the next 10 games. There was a 9-1 loss to Colorado and an 8-3 home-ice...
Boxing Day has become just another average shopping day
December 26, 2025
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The downtown Best Buy opened its doors at 8 a.m. on Boxing Day. There were door-crasher specials just beyond the entry gates. Flat-screen TV...
Circle K Classic on tap for Calgary: Northstars, locals load up for annual U18 AAA hockey tournament
December 26, 2025
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Who’s going to raise the Circle K Classic Cup on New Year’s Day 2026? Read More from Calgary Herald https://ift.tt/iHpezkT https://ift.tt...
Sweet stuff to do: Cadence Weapon, a Swift tribute and ESO Hollywood
December 25, 2025
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Cadence Weapon : The "I Wonder Why We Move Away" kid returns, here to celebrate the – dear lord! – 20 th anniversary of his neck-...
Police seek help in search for missing man
December 25, 2025
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Edmonton Police Service continues its search for a man who was last in contact with his family on Dec. 4. The police are asking for help fro...
'Prioritize safety:' Christmas Eve snowstorm expected to slam Edmonton area
December 24, 2025
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Edmontonians can expect a fresh blanket of snow for Christmas this year, as forecasters are predicting a heavy amount of snowfall to hit the...
Calgary burger joint donates more than 1,000 burgers to the community for Christmas Eve
December 24, 2025
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Flipp'n Burgers in Kensington is helping give back to the community by serving up over 1,000 burgers on Christmas Eve, completely free o...
Chestermere RCMP investigating violent home invasion
December 24, 2025
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Chestermere RCMP are asking for public assistance as they investigate a recent violent home invasion in the lakeside city, east of Calgary. ...
Man arrested for break-and-enter a day after being detained for similar crime
December 24, 2025
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Calgary police say they nabbed a man for breaking into a northwest home a day after he was arrested for a similar offence. Read More from ...
Two men were charged in one of Edmonton's first major fentanyl busts. A decade later, they've finally been sentenced
December 23, 2025
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In January 2016, Edmonton police called local media to the atrium of the downtown headquarters to show off a then-unique drug bust. Arranged...
The 36-year-old veteran that the rebuilding Calgary Flames shouldn't trade
December 23, 2025
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Mikael Backlund recently surpassed 1,100 games played with the Calgary Flames. Read More from Calgary Herald https://ift.tt/NBr4bRq https...
Police praise Calgary drivers this weekend after only one sanction at five check stops
December 22, 2025
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More than 1,500 drivers were stopped this weekend at check stops across the city, resulting in one sanction of a GDL driver. Read More fro...
Sherwood Park Mall Santa booted after scolding beard-pulling child
December 22, 2025
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A Sherwood Park Mall Santa was replaced Saturday after slapping the hand of a little boy who tugged his beard. Read More from Edmonton Jou...
Wowza! Oilers big off-season signing a health scratch tonight, Tristan Jarry out two weeks
December 21, 2025
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This in from Tony Brar of Oilers TV, news that forward Trent Frederic, GM Stan Bowman's big signing this past summer, is a healthy scrat...
Calgary Firefighters Toy Association's 58th annual Children's Christmas Party supports 1,600 families
December 21, 2025
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Members of Calgary's bravest were helping spread holiday cheer in the community on Sunday, through the 58th annual Children's Christ...
Top line scorer returns to Oilers line-up but bottom line woes heat up
December 21, 2025
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This in from the Edmonton Oilers, news that winger Jack Roslovic has been activated off Long-Term Injured Reserve. Read More from Edmonton...
Harsh holidays: Edmonton gets extreme blast of winter for Christmas week
December 20, 2025
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Toques, scarves, mitts and boots could be hot items under the Christmas tree this year as Edmonton finds itself in the midst of a vicious co...
Smith defends Alberta Next panel recommendations to advance provincial police, pension plan
December 20, 2025
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Premier Danielle Smith said the UCP caucus and cabinet will decide how to proceed on recommendations released by the Alberta Next panel. Rea...
Edmonton police seek suspect in hit and run that sent five people to hospital
December 20, 2025
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Edmonton police are asking the public's help in finding a suspect linked to a multi-vehicle, hit-and-run collision that led to the hospi...
Edmonton police cleared of wrongdoing after man fatally overdoses in holding cell
December 20, 2025
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There are no grounds to lay criminal charges in the death of a man who fatally overdosed in an Edmonton police cell nearly five years ago, ...
Opinion: Stollery Children's Hospital's new site should be much bigger news
December 19, 2025
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Lost in the year-end hustle and bustle, political theatre, and backburner scandals, one piece of news has flown under the radar: the announc...
Behind the scenes: Calgary babies star alongside Jennifer Lawrence, Robert Pattinson in Die My Love
December 19, 2025
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Calgary twin babies Victoria and Kennedy Calderwood starred alongside Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson in Alberta-filmed movie Die My ...
A townhome in Zen Greystone South feels 'like a standalone home'
December 19, 2025
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Opinion: Albertans shouldn't have to rely on charity for health care
December 18, 2025
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As an emergency physician and a proud Albertan, I believe everyone should have access to the highest-quality education and health care regar...
Jake Bean out indefinitely, is Hunter Brzustewicz sticking around?
December 18, 2025
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Jake Bean is set for a long spell on the sidelines. Read More from Calgary Herald https://ift.tt/IWPXTvs https://ift.tt/UHL2nzX
Alberta names new chief medical officer of health
December 18, 2025
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In the latest chapter of a series of turbulent successions at the post, the province has named a new, permanent chief medical officer of hea...
Stampeders re-sign CFL rushing king Dedrick Mills
December 17, 2025
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The Calgary Stampeders will run it back for two more years with 2025 CFL rushing king Dedrick Mills. Read More from Calgary Herald https:...
Opinion: Let the bells ring out on pediatric cancer wards
December 17, 2025
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Remember when Alberta Health Services (AHS) proposed changes to the pediatric Popsicle policy this spring and received so much public backla...
Flash freeze just the start at winter storm warning issued for Edmonton
December 16, 2025
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Forecasters have issued a warning for strong winds, rapidly dropping temperatures and heavy snowfall in Edmonton just hours after an overnig...
Calgary man and mother alleged to engage in insider trading: Alberta Securities Commission
December 16, 2025
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Two Calgary residents are alleged to have engaged in insider trading, the Alberta Securities Commission has found. Read More from Calgary ...
What the Quinn Hughes trade means for the Calgary Flames
December 15, 2025
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The blockbuster trade that saw Quinn Hughes moved to the Minnesota Wild on Friday didn’t directly involve the Calgary Flames, but it will li...
'It felt like bringing a knife to a gunfight': One citizen's tangled tale with blanket rezoning
December 15, 2025
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Bowness resident Bruce Graham, former president of Calgary Economic Development, wrote the following letter to city council providing his op...
Edmonton Oilers do the right thing, bring in hottest rookie in minor pro hockey
December 15, 2025
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This in from the Edmonton Oilers, news they've done the right thing and called up Quinn Hutson, the hottest rookie in Edmonton's sys...
Player Grades: Oilers fail despite Pickard's heroic goaltending, lose 4-1 to Montreal
December 14, 2025
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Calvin Pickard did his bit. The Edmonton Oilers did not, as Edmonton lost 4-1 to the Montreal Canadiens. Read More from Edmonton Journal h...
The Nutcracker rehearsals, CPKC Holiday Train, Christmas at Stampede and counting birds: What our photographers saw this weekend
December 14, 2025
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Anti-coal petition by Corb Lund cancelled by newly introduced Bill 14
December 14, 2025
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An anti-coal mining citizen initiative petition by country music singer Corb Lund has been cancelled, following the newly introduced Bill 14...
'We shouldn't be afraid': Alberta senior rabbi speaks on Bondi Beach Hanukkah shooting, ahead of annual Calgary menorah lighting
December 14, 2025
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After what is now considered a terrorist attack that took place during a Hanukkah festival in Australia, a leader of Alberta's Jewish co...
Astronaut Robert Thirsk on aliens, inspiration and life in space
December 13, 2025
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Astronaut and University of Calgary alumnus Robert Thirsk returned to his alma mater this weekend to talk about what life as an astronaut is...
'He can literally eat, breathe and sleep hockey': Family of Flames blueliner Hunter Brzustewicz has seen the work
December 13, 2025
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Shortly after Hunter Brzustewicz was informed that he was getting called up by the Calgary Flames, he needed to make a call. Read More fro...
'Sad and exciting' Edmonton Oilers react to Jarry-Skinner trade
December 13, 2025
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All professional athletes know and understand that trades happen and life goes on in sports, but even the most veteran Oilers felt a serious...
'It was time for something different': Oilers GM Stan Bowman reacts to Skinner-Jarry trade
December 12, 2025
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Stuart Skinner is out in Edmonton, while the Oilers are going with Tristan Jarry in net. Read More from Edmonton Journal https://ift.tt/vd...
Council services committee votes in favour of $150,000 spend to replace office furniture
December 12, 2025
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While one city councillor warned the optics "look terrible," council services committee members voted 4-2 Thursday in support of a...
Auditor general says ministry refused to share information for flood mitigation report
December 11, 2025
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Alberta's auditor general said Thursday his office was denied information by an Alberta ministry to properly assess the implementation o...
Recall petition for Alberta Premier Danielle Smith issued and two cabinet ministers approved
December 10, 2025
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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and two of her cabinet ministers are among the latest MLAs facing recall petitions. Read More from Edmonton...
Italian cuisine added to UNESCO list of cultural heritage
December 10, 2025
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From cappuccino to gelato, pizza to spaghetti, Italian dishes have long been beloved at Canadian restaurants and in Canadian kitchens. Read ...
'Oilers haters are silent': NHL analyst certain Edmonton Oilers have turned it around. Hmm
December 09, 2025
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NHL analysts are divided on whether or not the Edmonton Oilers have turned things around or whether it's still too early to tell. Read M...
Who’s back? Who's not? Your guide to the 2026 Circle K Classic
December 09, 2025
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The 32 teams of the 2026 Circle K Classic have put defending champion Shattuck-St. Mary’s on their ‘nice’ list for the Christmas-time tourna...
Flames recall Hunter Brzustewicz as blue-line auditions continue
December 08, 2025
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The Calgary Flames’ last defence call-up has been a major success story. Read More from Calgary Herald https://ift.tt/CGP2c1u https://ift...
'Know what you can offer': Numbers game for Oilers fourth-liner Lazar, 30
December 07, 2025
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Curtis Lazar says there was a come-to-Jesus moment four years into his pro career when the first-round draft pick realized he wasn’t an offe...
By the numbers: What is Edmonton's $6-billion city budget paying for?
December 07, 2025
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City council has passed a $6-billion budget between capital and operating costs, but what are Edmontonians getting for their property taxes?...
Flames prospect Mace’o Phillips feeling ‘big sense of pride’ at World Junior A Challenge
December 06, 2025
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30,000 for 30: Calgary Hitmen set record Teddy Bear Toss goal for milestone game
December 06, 2025
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The Calgary Hitmen are set to play in the franchise’s 30th annual Teddy Bear Toss game on Sunday, and they have a bigger milestone they’d li...
'Disappointed': Why some councillors are upset over Edmonton's 6.9 per cent tax hike
December 06, 2025
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Ward tastawiyiniwak Coun. Karen Principe said she needed a few minutes to compose herself after her peers on Thursday passed the city budget...
Averton's new townhome rentals offer location and lifestyle
December 05, 2025
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Renting in greater Edmonton is taking on a bit of a different look. Read More from Edmonton Journal https://ift.tt/xUSVJ3q https://ift.tt...
‘Something you dream about’: Can Flames captain Mikael Backlund play his way onto Sweden’s Olympic roster?
December 05, 2025
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Alberta Health Services CEO on leave, new interim head named
December 04, 2025
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Alberta Health Services (AHS) is in for another change in leadership with a new interim CEO appointed by the province. Read More from Edmo...
Calgary poised to break another record for new homes activity
December 04, 2025
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Calgary’s streak of record new homes activity is likely to continue this year with the latest data showing starts are close to surpassing 20...
Calgary housing market remains relatively balanced as it heads into the winter months
December 03, 2025
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As Calgary braces for the winter months, new data shows that the housing market remains relatively balanced. Read More from Calgary Herald...
Calgary high school girls subject of AI sex abuse materials shared on social media, teen boy charged
December 03, 2025
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A Calgary high school student has been charged after he allegedly used artificial intelligence to create child sexual abuse and exploitation...
Mission Impossible? Stu Skinner up against Wild dragon that torments Oilers fans
December 02, 2025
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This in from Tony Brar of Oilers TV: "Stuart Skinner starts vs. MIN. Will go head-to-head with Jesper Wallstedt." Read More from...
Council votes on flurry of amendments to 2026 budget, including increased transit fares
December 02, 2025
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Calgary Transit users can expect to shell out $4 for a single-use bus or CTrain ticket in 2026, after city council voted Monday on the suppl...
Canada to boost output of trans mountain oil pipeline before selling it
December 01, 2025
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The Canadian government will likely look at selling equity in the state-owned Trans Mountain oil pipeline only after steps are taken over th...
'Oilers are holding fast': Edmonton not planning big trade this season, NHL insider suggests
December 01, 2025
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This in from NHL insider Elliotte Friedman, his take that the Edmonton Oilers are going to hold tight on the major move that has been widely...
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