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Alberta Radio’s October 16 news roundup covers the Calgary bus tragedy, Edmonton crime, referendum updates, Indigenous concerns and weekend events.

UFC champion Sean Strickland called downtown Edmonton a "trash can" and an "open drug market with zero police." Crude? Yes. But the numbers behind Edmonton's homelessness and overdose crisis are worse, and politicians and agencies owe Albertans answers.

Advance voting is strong ahead of Monday's referendum, Edmonton police lay charges after a deadly bus-shelter crash, First Nations and Métis push back on Pacific Link, and your weekend events across Alberta.

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Calgary averages 162.6¢/L and Edmonton 157.4¢/L this Tuesday, with Airdrie at 164.5¢. Cheapest gas is 147¢ in Calgary and 142¢ in Edmonton. Both trackers say fill up today before an expected 9¢ rise by Thursday.

Calgary averages 167.9¢/L and Edmonton 163.2¢/L this Saturday, with Airdrie at 173.8¢. Cheapest gas is 147¢ in Calgary and 141¢ in Edmonton. Prices are up since Tuesday, and trackers expect some relief by Monday.

The Avalanche hand the Flames a fourth straight loss, Zach Hyman returns to Oilers practice, and Filip Hallander lines up for his Edmonton debut in San Jose. Here's your NHL update from Alberta Radio.

Alberta Radio checks gas prices across 10 Alberta communities, with Calgary and Edmonton morning reports, regional benchmarks and fuel-tax context.

Alberta Radio checks gas prices in ten communities, including Calgary and Edmonton, with dated station reports, weekly benchmarks, forecasts and source links.

The Oilers traded Spencer Stastney to Pittsburgh for centre Filip Hallander and activated Jason Dickinson for tonight's playoff rematch in Anaheim, while the 0-3 Flames sent Connor Zary and Brayden Pachal to the AHL and called up Aydar Suniev and Jonathan Castagna before Thursday's game against Colorado. Plus the latest scores from around the NHL.

Calgary averages 166.9¢/L and Edmonton 157.3¢/L this Tuesday, with Airdrie at 163.8¢. Cheapest gas is 135¢ in Calgary and 140¢ in Edmonton. Prices jumped since Monday, and trackers expect a few cents back by Thursday.

The Flames put Connor Zary and Brayden Pachal on waivers after a 6-1 loss in Seattle dropped them to 0-3-0, while Jason Dickinson returned to Oilers practice and Devon Levi will start Wednesday in Anaheim. Plus Marchand's return, Sunday's league roundup and what's next, with times in MT.

Calgary averages 155.5¢/L and Edmonton 151.6¢/L this Monday, with Airdrie at 156.5¢. Cheapest gas is 135¢ in Calgary and 141¢ in Edmonton. Trackers say waiting until Tuesday could save you more.