A 29-year-old Edmonton man is in custody after Winnipeg police say three seniors in their 80s were defrauded of more than $37,000 in grandparent scams.
Edmonton Man Arrested in Winnipeg Grandparent Scams
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Canada Hopes Eighth Time a Charm as Nation Seeks First Stanley Cup in a Generation
From B.C. to all points north and east, Canadian hockey fans are hoping the nation’s Stanley Cup nightmare-drought ends as the Edmonton Oilers host the Florida Panthers in the NHL final.
Canadians Throw Parties, Gather with Friends to Cheer on Oilers in Stanley Cup Final
The Edmonton Oilers may not be on home ice when they try to clinch the Stanley Cup against the Florida Panthers on Monday night, but screams of support will resound across Canada from rinkside watch parties, bars, seniors homes and ordinary living rooms.
New Journey’: Pope Arrives in Canada for Visit Aimed at Indigenous Reconciliation
EDMONTON — George Arcand Jr. says it was a humbling experience to welcome Pope Francis to Canada as the Treaty 6 Grand Chief encouraged the leader of the Roman Catholic Church to join a path of healing by speaking with survivors of residential schools.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers Down Edmonton Elks 24-10 to Remain Unbeaten
Dalton Schoen and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers continue to soar to start the CFL season.
‘A Personal Journey’: People Travelling Great Distances to See Pope Francis
Susan Enge will be thinking of her mother’s time in a residential school during the long journey south from the Northwest Territories to see Pope Francis in Alberta.
Group Warns of Online Child Luring Surge After Edmonton Teen’s Alleged Kidnapping
The Canadian Centre for Child Protection says it is seeing an alarming increase in reports of children being lured online as a man accused of kidnapping a girl from Edmonton appeared in a United States courtroom Tuesday.
Calgary Stampede a Calculated Risk, Potential Example for Post-COVID Behaviour: Mayor
EDMONTON — The Calgary Stampede, increasingly touted by Alberta Premier Jason Kenney as the brass ring for defeating COVID-19, won’t look like the whoop-up of years past if it goes ahead, says the city’s mayor.
Stastny Scores OT Winner, Jets Win Both Games in Edmonton for Series Lead
EDMONTON — A Paul Stastny overtime winner and another stellar outing by Connor Hellebuyck in Winnipeg’s net gave the Jets a two-game lead in their playoff series with the Edmonton Oilers.
Jets’ Goaltender Connor Hellebuyck Stellar in 4-1 Win Over Oilers in Game 1
EDMONTON — The Winnipeg Jets contained the NHL’s top two scorers and their goaltender Connor Hellebuyck did the rest in a 4-1 win Wednesday over the Edmonton Oilers to open their first-round playoff series.
Alberta, Manitoba Not Following Quebec’s Plan to Let Thousands Attend NHL Playoffs
Manitoba is not ready to follow Quebec’s lead in allowing hockey fans to attend NHL playoff games, while Alberta is opening the doors for 12 front-line health workers to watch the Canadian post-season opener on Wednesday in Edmonton.
Environmentalists Want Jasper Backcountry Ban Extended to Protect Remaining Caribou
EDMONTON — Environmentalists and scientists are calling on Parks Canada to further restrict access to Rocky Mountain backcountry in an effort to help save the last large caribou herd in the national parks.
