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Edmonton Journal @edmontonjournal.com · 5m

Alberta plans to roll out a new licence plate which will display the "strong and free" motto.

Alberta unveils new licence plates which will display 'strong and free' motto

Alberta plans to roll out a new licence plate which will display the "strong and free" motto.

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Edmonton Journal @edmontonjournal.com · 36m

The Edmonton Oilers came out cold but a red hot Stuart Skinner played brilliantly in net, leading Edmonton to a 2-0 win over the New York Rangers.

Player grades: Edmonton Oilers come out cold, but hot Skinner whips Rangers

Player grades: Edmonton Oilers come out cold, but hot Stuart Skinner whips New York Rangers

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Edmonton Journal @edmontonjournal.com · 1h

Alberta gets a new licence plate with the Strong and Free brand, Premier Danielle Smith will roll out eight designs and Albertans will vote

Bell: Danielle Smith set to roll out a new Strong and Free Alberta licence plate

Alberta gets a new licence plate with the Strong and Free brand, Premier Danielle Smith will roll out eight designs and Albertans will vote

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Edmonton Journal @edmontonjournal.com · 1h

While everyone focused on a disgraced Vice music editor in a notorious drug ring, his alleged 'deputy' escaped attention for years

EXCLUSIVE: The untold story of 'the deputy' in the Vice Media cocaine plot who has avoided jail

While everyone focused on a disgraced Vice music editor in a notorious drug ring, his alleged 'deputy' escaped attention for years

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Edmonton Journal @edmontonjournal.com · 2h

Katie Kerr of Reclaiming Home Decorating helps people 'create a space that feels like home to them.'

Express your home style personality by adding in vintage elements

Katie Kerr of Reclaiming Home Decorating helps people 'create a space that feels like home to them.'

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Edmonton Journal @edmontonjournal.com · 2h

Bruce Saville was a giving soul to one and all in this city, a man whose deep pockets helped save the Edmonton Oilers in 1998.

'He had such a big heart': Bruce Saville remembered for his love of hockey, curling, and community

Bruce Saville was a giving soul to one and all in this city, a man whose deep pockets helped save the Edmonton Oilers in 1998.

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Edmonton Journal @edmontonjournal.com · 3h

A 36-year-old is charged with killing a 34-year-old found slain at a southwest Edmonton home last February, hours after gunshots rang out.

Murder charge laid after 2024 shooting at southwest Edmonton home

A 36-year-old is charged with killing a 34-year-old found slain at a southwest Edmonton home last February, hours after gunshots rang out.

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Edmonton Journal @edmontonjournal.com · 3h

Horner said the union’s proposal boils down to a bigger salary bump than the government previously offered and action on classroom issues, including caps on class sizes.

“I was hoping for something that was a little more reasonable in the realm that we’ve already worked on over the last year."

Talks stall between Alberta teachers, government in provincewide strike

The provincewide strike, affecting about 740,000 students across 2,500 schools in Alberta, entered its seventh day Wednesday.

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Edmonton Journal @edmontonjournal.com · 4h

On defence, the bottom pairing of Brett Kulak and Ty Emberson is also struggling, leaking Grade A shots against.

Critical ingredient sees Edmonton Oilers trending up, but 3 vets trending down

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Edmonton Journal @edmontonjournal.com · 21h

Berard, 44, began a trial Tuesday for his role in the death of Bruce Windsor, a sex offender. He faces a charge of first-degree murder with the Crown arguing his deadly attack on the 57-year-old was planned and deliberate.

Trial begins for Edmonton remand inmate accused of killing sex offender cellmate

Clayton Berard, 44, began a trial Tuesday for his role in the death of Bruce Windsor, a well-known sex offender.

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Edmonton Journal @edmontonjournal.com · 21h

Despite promises from contenders in Edmonton's municipal election, the city's financial issues will take years to fix.

Keith Gerein: Edmonton's money woes need more than wishful thinking

Despite promises from contenders in Edmonton's municipal election, the city's financial issues will take years to fix.

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Edmonton Journal @edmontonjournal.com · 22h

A farmer's field in northeast Edmonton filled with 60,000 growing poppy plants is estimated to be between $160,000 and $500,000 in value.

'This isn't something we normally see': Police seize 60,000 plants after rare opium-field raid

A farmer's field in northeast Edmonton filled with 60,000 growing poppy plants is estimated to be between $160,000 and $500,000 in value.

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Edmonton Journal @edmontonjournal.com · 22h

The province has a figure in mind and Alberta Education Minister. Demetrios Nicolaides said this week the government won’t budge on it.

Hard choices ahead as Alberta teachers' strike bargaining resumes Tuesday

The province has a figure in mind and Alberta Education Minister. Demetrios Nicolaides said this week the government won’t budge on it.

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Edmonton Journal @edmontonjournal.com · 23h

A Calgary driver was charged after a vehicle struck three pedestrians and narrowly missed another two others outside an arena in Lethbridge.

Calgary driver faces attempted murder charges after Lethbridge pedestrians struck

A Calgary driver was charged after a vehicle struck three pedestrians and narrowly missed another two others outside an arena in Lethbridge.

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Edmonton Journal @edmontonjournal.com · 23h

New Edmonton Oilers forward will debut on RNH line, with Mangiapane promoted to top

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Edmonton Journal @edmontonjournal.com · 1d

Matt Rife headlining Saturday at the July 17-19 Great Outdoors Comedy Fest

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Edmonton Journal @edmontonjournal.com · 1d

Fireworks are not permitted in the City of Edmonton but the restriction may be lifted just in time for Diwali (and then New Year's 2026)

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Despite promises from contenders in Edmonton's municipal election, the city's financial issues will take years to fix.

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Edmonton Journal @edmontonjournal.com · 1d

Arrows up for five Edmonton Oilers veterans when it comes to early trends

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Edmonton Journal @edmontonjournal.com · 1d

'Relying on social supports isn't like being on vacation,' says one recipient of financial assistance from Alberta's AISH program.

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Edmonton Journal @edmontonjournal.com · 1d

Alberta became the first province to pass legislation banning doctors from prescribing puberty blockers or hormone therapy to kids under 16.

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Edmonton Journal @edmontonjournal.com · 1d

Long-standing local Thanksgiving traditions return this long weekend with charities, students, and a local business all playing a part.

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Edmonton Journal @edmontonjournal.com · 1d

New Edmonton Oilers forward will debut on RNH line, with Mangiapane promoted to top

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Edmonton Journal @edmontonjournal.com · 1d

Major question mark built into contract of new Edmonton Oilers attacker Jack Roslovic

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Edmonton Journal @edmontonjournal.com · 1d

Beyond pay and other factors, class sizes in Alberta schools have become a contentious talking point that's played a role in the ATA strike.

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