EDMONTON — Five Black Muslim women, all Somali-Canadians wearing hijabs, have been attacked or threatened in Edmonton in the last 10 weeks.
‘Racism is a Real Problem:’ Growing Number of Attacks Against Black Muslim Women
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Leon Draisaitl Scores Twice as Edmonton Oilers Edge Winnipeg Jets 3-2
EDMONTON — It wasn’t a smooth path to victory Wednesday night but the Edmonton Oilers still found a way to grind out a 3-2 decision over the Winnipeg Jets.
Alberta Man Charged for Prescription Forgery in Manitoba: RCMP
A sharp-eyed pharmacist in Portage la Prairie called Manitoba RCMP after a man tried to fill a forged prescription, according to police.
‘A Chance to Start a Conversation:’ Man Behind Mr. Covid Ads Happy with Reaction
EDMONTON — It was the slogan of another COVID-19 ad that inspired Kurt Beaudoin to create a funny yet villainous character who has already become a household name in Alberta.
Flames Defeat Jets 4-0 to Win NHL Qualifying Series Three Games to One
EDMONTON — Milan Lucic used his fists as a metaphor, knocking down the Winnipeg Jets at the drop of the puck Thursday before his Calgary Flames proceeded to knock them out of the NHL playoffs.
Calgary Flames Take 2-1 Series Lead with 6-2 Win Over Winnipeg Jets
EDMONTON — Aware of how much back-to-back losses could devastate their playoff hopes, the Calgary Flames wrested momentum back in their series with the Winnipeg Jets with a 6-2 win Tuesday.
Winnipeg Jets Douse Calgary Flames 3-2 to Even Up Qualifying Series
EDMONTON — Nikolaj Ehlers’ first NHL playoff goal couldn’t have come at a better time for him and the Winnipeg Jets.
Fans Still Drawn to Arenas Despite Secure Zones as NHL Returns to Ice
EDMONTON — It was almost 30 C as Edmonton Oilers fan Darnell Belcourt stood outside the protective bubble that surrounds Rogers Place and waited for the puck to drop in the team’s opening qualifying round game against the Chicago Blackhawks.
Jets Grounded by Flames 4-1, Winnipeg’s Scheifele Injured
EDMONTON — The Calgary Flames and Winnipeg Jets had little history between them because they’d only met once in this truncated NHL regular season.
Canadian Fans Ready to Embrace Return of NHL in Season Restart Amid Summer Heat
EDMONTON — As the summer heat shimmers off the pavement and stationary cars double as sweltering four-door Dutch ovens, Canada’s favourite winter pastime is officially back.
Connor Hellebuyck Backstops Jets to 4-1 Win Over Canucks in NHL Exhibition Play
EDMONTON — The Winnipeg Jets backed by the razor-sharp goaltending of Connor Hellebuyck, overcame a sloppy first period to beat the Vancouver Canucks 4-1 in an NHL exhibition play Wednesday.
As Postponed NHL Season Resumes, Some Fans Say the Lure of Parties Will Be Strong
EDMONTON — As hockey fans gear up for a truncated season to begin next month, some in Canada’s two “hub cities” say the temptation to celebrate — and flout physical distancing guidelines — may prove too great.
