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NHL Update Oct 7, 2026: Oilers Trade Stastney; Flames Call Up Kids
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.
Oct 74 min read
Alberta Gas Prices Today: Calgary, Edmonton & Airdrie – Tuesday, Oct 6, 2026
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.
Oct 63 min read
NHL Update Oct 5, 2026: Flames Waive Zary; Dickinson Back for Oilers
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.
Oct 54 min read
Alberta Gas Prices Today: Calgary, Edmonton & Airdrie – Monday, Oct 5, 2026
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.
Oct 53 min read
Hundreds Rally at Edmonton City Hall Over Infill Rules
Hundreds rallied at Edmonton City Hall on Sunday against infill rules that allow up to eight units on single-family lots, ahead of an Oct. 13 council hearing.
Oct 53 min read
Alberta Gas Prices: 30 Cents Off in Two Weeks (Oct 5, 2026)
Calgary averages 151.5 cents a litre and Edmonton 150.1 this Monday, both down about 3 cents from Sunday, with trackers calling for another dip on Tuesday.
Oct 52 min read
Alberta Is Still Sitting on Its Police Misconduct Review
Lawyers want Alberta to release retired judge Peter Martin's review of how the Crown handles police misconduct files, 22 months after it was ordered.
Oct 52 min read
St. Albert Assault Case Won't Reach a Hearing Until 2027
A preliminary hearing in the May 1 St. Albert assault on Ali Wahed Noor is set for March 1, 2027. Ryan Lacasse faces aggravated assault and uttering threats.
Oct 52 min read
No Safeway Strike: Workers Back Five-Year Deal by 91%
About 6,000 Alberta Safeway workers ratified a five-year Sobeys deal by 91 per cent, cancelling the Oct. 7 strike. Bonuses, 18% raises and store protections.
Oct 52 min read
Alberta Morning Roundup: Flames 0-3 & Washington Fallout (Oct 5, 2026)
Alberta morning: Kraken beat Flames 6-1 to drop Calgary to 0-3; Pats end Hitmen run 7-2; Hogan eyes law change after separatist D.C. talks; warm, windy Monday.
Oct 55 min read
NHL Update Oct 4, 2026: Oilers Edge Kraken; Flames Visit Seattle
Oilers improve to 2-0-1 with a 3-1 win over Seattle on Leon Draisaitl's late goal. The Flames (0-2-0) visit the Kraken tonight at 6 p.m. MT looking for their first win, with Dustin Wolf confirmed to start.
Oct 44 min read
Alberta Gas Prices Today: Calgary, Edmonton & Airdrie – Sunday, Oct 4, 2026
Calgary averages 153.2¢/L and Edmonton 152.3¢/L this Sunday, with Airdrie at 159.1¢. Cheapest gas is 135¢ in Calgary and 141¢ in Edmonton. Trackers say waiting until Tuesday could save you more.
Oct 43 min read
Alberta Midday Roundup: Flames Chase Win & Sexsmith Fight (Oct 4, 2026)
Alberta midday: Flames seek first win at Seattle 6 p.m. MT; Sexsmith data-centre faces 107 appeals; CPS still seeks East Village pair; sunny, no alerts.
Oct 44 min read
Alberta Gas Prices: Sunday Wait Signal (Oct 4, 2026)
Sunday Alberta gas: Calgary ~154.4c and Edmonton ~153.0c averages; floors near 135-138c. Costco avg ~149.2c; wait-until-Tuesday signal after the 13c tax pause.
Oct 43 min read
Alberta Morning Roundup: Flames Collapse & CPS Seeks Pair (Oct 4, 2026)
Alberta morning: CPS seeks man and woman in East Village homicide; Flames fall 4-1 in Vancouver; Oilers beat Kraken 3-1; sunny Sunday across Alberta.
Oct 43 min read
Oilers Beat Kraken 3-1: Late Surge Seals It
Edmonton Oilers beat Seattle Kraken 3-1 at Rogers Place as Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid score late in the third to seal Saturday's win.
Oct 32 min read
Alberta Gas Prices: Tax Pause vs Reality (Oct 3, 2026)
Province-wide Alberta gas snapshot Oct 3: Calgary ~154.6c and Edmonton ~153.0c averages, cheapest opens near 135-141c, Costco map after the 13c tax pause.
Oct 32 min read
NHL Game Day Oct 3, 2026: Oilers Host Kraken, Flames Visit Canucks
Saturday double-header: the Oilers host Seattle at 5 p.m. MT and the Flames visit Vancouver at 8 p.m. MT. Projected lines, goalie news (Cooley starts for Calgary) and injury updates.
Oct 32 min read
Alberta Midday Roundup: Rocky View Break-Ins & Calgary Pump Spike (Oct 3, 2026)
Alberta midday: Rocky View luxury break-ins charges, Calgary pump spike after gas-tax pause, Oilers & Flames tonight, calm EC afternoon.
Oct 33 min read
Alberta Gas Prices Today: Calgary, Edmonton & Airdrie – Saturday, Oct 3, 2026
Calgary averages 154.6¢/L and Edmonton 153.0¢/L this Saturday, with Airdrie at 162.4¢. Cheapest gas is 135¢ in Calgary and 141¢ in Edmonton. Trackers say waiting until Monday could save you more.
Oct 33 min read
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