Edmonton Journal

CALGARY — Suncor Energy Inc. is aiming to increase its oil output next year by up to five per cent, as it continues to work to improve its performance and lower costs from its oilsands assets. Read More

Transmission commitment: Alberta promised investors a zero-congestion transmission system. But in the third quarter of 2024, we experienced congestion 45 per cent of the time: Even when generators have a buyer for their power, they can’t deliver it to market. It's as if the Government of Alberta had committed to provide market access and required a new pipeline by law, but then neglected to build any new infrastructure. Now, with plans to move to an "Optimally Planned Transmission System," there is uncertainty about what will be built, and who will pay for it. Read More

Travis Vader has been denied early release for the manslaughter deaths of Lyle and Marie McCann, after the Parole Board of Canada concluded it has misgivings about his risk to the public and his continued denial that he killed the missing senior couple.  Read More

Just in time for you know what season, Harcourt House’s annual fundraiser Art-O-Rama officially launches Friday — this year in support of the 36-year-old gallery’s noble bid to buy its 10215 112 St. space from the Alberta government. Read More

It's like rolling up to a long line to pay for groceries just as the nearest teller opens up. Read More

Edmonton's outgoing police Chief Dale McFee has been named as the new head of Alberta's public service and becomes the province's most senior civil servant. Read More

CALGARY — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the province is putting $29 million toward creating a new sheriff patrol unit to shore up security at the Canada-United States border. Read More

Winter often brings a sharp rise in emergency department (ED) visits as viruses spread quickly among children. This year, we are seeing RSV, influenza and Mycoplasma (walking pneumonia) overlap, along with winter stomach bugs like norovirus. While the health-care team is there to help, parents and caregivers play a critical role in ensuring their child has the most positive experience possible, even in the face of long wait times and unfamiliar procedures. Read More

A look at Thursday's Edmonton weather from Environment Canada. Read More

CALGARY — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is set to announce today steps the province plans to take to shore up security at the Canada-United States border. Read More

OTTAWA — More than 15,000 people received medical assistance in dying in Canada in 2023, but federal statistics show the growth in cases has slowed significantly. Read More

EDMONTON — Alberta's Opposition NDP says the province would become the most corrupt and secretive government in Canada if potential ethics rule changes become law. Read More

With the holiday season in full swing, Edmonton's businesses are once again calling on residents to shop local in a year when a postal strike has meant buying locally isn't just helpful for Edmonton businesses but could also be a necessity for consumers left waiting for online orders. Read More

For those who missed it, my last column offered an analysis of Edmonton’s latest city budget, particularly the complicated money-moving revisions that enabled a modest improvement to next year’s tax hike. Read More

Re. "Council to blame for tax burden," Letters, Dec. 10 Read More

Edmonton Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch has been called called Coach Comatose for his calm demeanour on the bench and in media scrums. When Knoblauch talks about his team and player, he's invariably measured and positive, finding the right framing to support them at all times. Read More

Sophie Buddle: One of the funniest Instagram feeds out there is run by a former Ottawan/Vancouverite who won a 2020 Juno for her album A Lil Bit of Buddle. Read More

The man accused of gunning down security guard Harshandeep Singh has an "extensive and versatile" criminal history including kidnapping, carrying a sawed-off shotgun and attacking people in prison, Parole Board of Canada documents state. Read More

While it appeared Nikita Kucherov lost the puck on his breakaway on Stuart Skinner Tuesday night in the win over Tampa, guess again. Read More

Alberta aims to cut costs for ratepayers and prioritize affordability with a planned series of changes to the electricity market. Read More