An Edmonton woman is celebrating a massive win after taking home $2,287,502 in the Toronto Blue Jays Jays Care 50/50 draw on Wednesday
The jackpot marks the first time Alberta fans have been able to participate after the Jays Care 50/50 program expanded into the province. Proceeds from ticket sales in Alberta help support local baseball programs and community infrastructure across the province.
An Alberta man is facing second-degree murder charges after two people were found dead inside a home in Langley, British Columbia.
RCMP say 33-year-old Cregg Lafferty-Tuccaro was arrested and is set to appear in court May 11. Police believe the incident was isolated and that the victims knew the suspect.
Officers responded to a “suspicious incident” on April 27, where an 18-year-old woman and a 33-year-old man were found dead. Their identities have not been released
Canada’s new citizenship-by-descent rules are sparking a surge of Americans applying for passports, as expanded eligibility lets more people claim Canadian ancestry.
Lawyers say demand has surged, with many applicants citing U.S. politics, safety concerns, and lower education costs.
Tough way to go out. The Edmonton Oilers fall to the Anaheim Ducks and their season is officially over.
All the hype, all the expectations… gone in the first round. Now it’s back to the drawing board..on to next year. 💙🧡
The federal government says it plans to ban crypto ATMs, calling them a major tool for scams, despite the country having little to no industry specific regulation in place until now.
These machines let users quickly convert cash into crypto and send it anywhere with minimal oversight, a gap critics say regulators ignored as the industry grew. Canada now has nearly 4,000 machines, the most per capita in the world.
The proposed ban was announced in the Liberals’ spring economic update, with few details on how it will be enforced.
Alberta is testing higher speed limits.
A new 120 km/h pilot is launching on a 22 km stretch of Highway 2 south of Leduc this week.
Officials say the goal is to study safety, traffic flow, and driver behaviour before making any long term decisions.
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced plans to launch Canada’s first sovereign wealth fund, the “Canada Strong Fund.”
The fund will start with $25 billion and invest in major projects like energy, infrastructure, and critical minerals. Canadians will also be able to buy in and benefit from long-term returns.
Alberta is preparing for a major surge in students, with 80,000 more expected in classrooms over the next three years. To keep up, the province is introducing four new teaching certificates aimed at fast-tracking educators into schools.
Starting June 1, final-year education students, internationally trained teachers, and skilled professionals can apply, with some expected to begin teaching as early as this fall. Candidates will still need teacher prep training and approval from school boards, and will focus on grades 7–12 in subjects tied to their experience.
LRT construction is set to cause major traffic delays in west Edmonton for the rest of 2026, the City of Edmonton says.
Lane reductions will begin around West Edmonton Mall, starting with 178 Street and 87 Avenue next week, followed by 170 Street and 87 Avenue the week after. In addition, 87 Avenue will be reduced to a single lane in stages starting Monday and remain that way through the end of the year.
The city says most of the roadwork is expected to be completed by the end of 2026 as part of the area’s final traffic configuration, acknowledging the disruption and thanking residents for their patience.
Alberta is moving to permanent daylight saving time, ending the twice a year clock changes.
Winter mornings will be darker, with sunrise as late as 9–10 a.m., but evenings will have more light with sunsets around 5:30 p.m.
The change also means Alberta will stay in sync with Saskatchewan year round.
A new Costco appears to be planned for northeast Edmonton, with a location proposed in Manning Town Centre.
A building permit issued April 16 outlines a $28 million project at 153 Ave & Ebbers Blvd NW, including an adjoining liquor store.
Costco has not confirmed details yet, and timelines remain unclear.
The Edmonton Oilers strike first.
Edmonton comes out strong and secures Game 1 against the Anaheim Ducks, setting the tone early in the series.
Big performance when it mattered, and now all eyes shift to Game 2
