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Stan Bowman's most bizarre signing has greatly complicated Edmonton's future plans
6+ hour, 33+ min ago (1164+ words) Every signing in an NHL organization is significant, especially in the salary cap era of the NHL, where bad contracts haunt a team. Edmonton Oilers GM Stan Bowman has made a number of iffy such signings, such as the two-year…...
Renowned Indigenous cellist killed in crash returning from father's funeral
11+ hour, 43+ min ago (492+ words) Canada's arts and Indigenous communities were stunned by the news that Juno-nominated Indigenous cellist Cris Derksen died in a head-on collision near Slave Lake as she was leaving her father's funeral in northern Alberta. On May 15, around 6: 30 p. m. , Slave Lake RCMP…...
What is the best song by The Tragically Hip? We're going to find out
18+ hour, 20+ min ago (532+ words) Ten years ago, iconic Canadian band The Tragically Hip recaptured the attention of a nation, first with the devastating news that lead singer Gord Downie had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer, and secondly, despite the diagnosis…...
Bugging out: Cool Alberta weather delays re-emergence of creepy-crawlies
23+ hour, 30+ min ago (1001+ words) A lot of the stuff is just delayed. Many of the insects we would typically see in even reasonable numbers by now just don't seem to be around yet" Chilly spring temperatures are partly to blame for dozy bumblebees, and…...
This guy is the first and best choice to coach the Edmonton Oilers: 9 Things
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (510+ words) Who will coach the Edmonton Oilers in 2026-27? Will it be the big name on just about everyone's lips? Or will that horse even be allowed to run, instead allowing a dark horse to come up the middle and win the…...
Gigantic Oilers goalie prospect crushing it in playoffs, but is his NHL path blocked?
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (527+ words) You might have heard his name before? Samuel Jonsson. He's an athletic and gigantic Edmonton Oilers goalie prospect who crushed it for a long stretch of games earlier this year for the Fort Wayne Comets of the ECHL and is…...
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith defends decision to appeal court ruling on separatism petition
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (808+ words) Your Province. Your Premier host, Wayne Nelson, told Smith on Saturday that critics are accusing her of showing her "true colours" Premier Danielle Smith told callers Saturday she still holds that Court of King's Bench Justice Shaina Leonard's Wednesday ruling…...
Two arrested, loaded shotgun seized after series of thefts in Hinton
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (311+ words) The seizure of a loaded firearm with an altered serial number demonstrates the serious risks officers can encounter during what initially appear to be routine theft investigations" A man wanted on outstanding charges from Prince Edward Island is facing multiple…...
Cold Lake man, 35, dead after head-on collision near Bonnyville
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (193+ words) "Bonnyville RCMP send their condolences to the family and friends of the deceased," police said A 35-year-old man from Cold Lake is dead after a head-on collision involving a pickup and a semi truck near Bonnyville Friday. At around 8: 30 a. m. , Bonnyville…...
A lot of the criticism of the Edmonton Oilers over the Kris Knoblauch firing is over the top
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (324+ words) O. K. , I guess I will be the one to say it. Stan Bowman and the Edmonton Oilers are being unfairly painted as the bad guys in this whole Kris Knoblauch affair. The story as it has been woven by sometimes breathless…...