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Here's who the Edmonton Oilers could be looking at without a first-round pick in the NHL draft
1+ day, 46+ min ago (1575+ words) The Edmonton Oilers could have a strong list of picks, even without an opening-round selection When the general manager of an NHL team gets in front of the microphones do discuss all the other ways the roster can be reinforced…...
With no photo radar, how can government enforce safe speeds?
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (305+ words) Edmonton city council directs mayor to advocate to federal government for mandatory speed limiters in new civilian vehicles "Driving is not a right, it is a privilege. I think we forget that," said Ward papastew Coun. Michael Janz. "We're spending…...
Edmonton man, 68, charged after police recover $50, 000 in stolen property
3+ day, 19+ hour ago (266+ words) We recognize that some people may have unknowingly purchased vehicles or trailers they believed were legitimate, when in fact they were stolen and re-vinned," police said An Edmonton man is facing charges after police recovered a stolen trailer that led…...
City eyeing $1 million a year to fix life-safety risks at community leagues
3+ day, 20+ hour ago (470+ words) Report finds 59 community league buildings have potentially dangerous electrical issues, others have fire hazards, sewage backfill concerns Community league buildings in Edmonton need more than $100 million in repairs and a minimum of $18. 6 million needs to be sourced as soon as…...
Bail reform: Edmonton leaders applaud tougher rules for offenders
3+ day, 19+ hour ago (1002+ words) Community leaders are hoping newly-passed federal bail and sentencing reform legislation will make the city safer for Edmontonians. Mayor Andrew Knack hailed the Bail and Sentencing Reform Act (Bill C-14) passed Thursday as an important step toward addressing repeat and violent…...
'Not a fan of the way they do business': Endless sour grapes out of Calgary about Edmonton Oilers
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (541+ words) There's been no shortage of attacks on the Edmonton Oilers out of Caglary since Edmonton was eliminated from the playoffs. It seems like Calgary sports commentators and former Flames players can't say enough bad things about a team that made…...
'This should not be a political question': ATA opposes immigration referendum questions targeting access to public education
5+ day, 18+ hour ago (270+ words) "Every child who walks through a school door in this province deserves to be there." The association representing 51, 000 Alberta teachers says it is opposed to any immigration referendum questions that could restrict access to public education. Alberta Teachers" Association (ATA)…...
Oilers Mailbag: No love lost for Nurse; Head coach search continues
6+ day, 4+ hour ago (776+ words) Chances are, the Oilers are going to have to sweeten the pot to get any potential takers to shoulder the burden of Nurse's cap hit Each week, we check in with our readers on social media and e-mail to see…...
Edmonton trial begins for woman accused of abusing children
6+ day, 18+ hour ago (1004+ words) Editor's note: This story contains graphic details some readers may find disturbing. An account of escalating abuse took up the first day of the trial of Sherina Maria Handsor, accused of 18 charges alleging the abuse of multiple children in Handsor's…...
NHL market killed Oilers on Darnell Nurse contract but could now work to get solid return
6+ day, 18+ hour ago (523+ words) This in from NHL insider Frank Seravalli, talking to Bob Stauffer of Oilers Now about the NHL trade market and how it might relate to the Edmonton Oilers trying to move out second-pairing d-man Darnell Nurse. In that summer of…...