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Edmonton News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Hosted by Corey with the Story, Edmonton News Today delivers fast, focused daily updates on the stories shaping Edmonton—from local news and business to culture, sports, and community developments. Designed for quick, on-the-go listening, each episode brings you up to speed in minutes. Produced by AI for speed, consistency, and global scale, the show is part of The Daily News Now network—bringing local news to every city in the world and keeping communities connected. Edmonton News Today is…
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UN Experts Demand Canada Protect Sikh Activist | Edmonton News
Five UN rights experts are urgently demanding Canada protect Sikh activist Moninder Singh, citing credible threats to his life and calling for immediate…
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Cold Wallet Hack Steals $100M | Edmonton News
Hackers drained over $100 million in Bitcoin using a critical flaw in Coinkite’s Coldcard wallets—supposedly ultra-secure hardware wallets that relied on…
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WestJet Strike Ends With Tentative Deal | Edmonton News
WestJet and flight attendants strike a tentative deal, ending a disruptive labor standoff that grounded over 80 flights in Calgary. The new agreement includes…
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WestJet Strike Ends with Tentative Deal | Edmonton News
WestJet and its flight attendants reached a tentative deal after a major strike that grounded over 600 flights and disrupted 250,000 travelers. The agreement…
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Alberta’s Private Scan Plan Sparks Debate | Edmonton News
Alberta’s bold new plan lets adults self-pay for MRIs, CT scans, ultrasounds, and X-rays to slash wait times — but medical techs warn it could backfire without…
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WestJet Strike Grounds Thousands | Edmonton News
WestJet flight attendants strike early Sunday, grounding hundreds of flights and stranding thousands of travelers—many forced to cancel trips or endure costly…
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Saskatchewan Steps In to Save Trafficking Team | Edmonton News
Saskatchewan’s government is stepping in with $160,000 to keep Saskatoon’s vital human trafficking response team alive after federal funding vanished—saving…
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Junior Showcase Stars Emerge | Edmonton News
The World Junior Summer Showcase is a talent preview before the big tournament, spotlighting breakout stars like Ethan Wyttenbach and Cole Reschny for the US…
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Kings Bet on Veterans, Risk Rebuild | Edmonton News
The LA Kings are betting big on veteran experience, stacking their roster with players in their thirties like Panarin, Zuccarello, and Doughty—despite losing…
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Brad Hunt Retires After 14 Pro Seasons | Edmonton News
Brad Hunt, a veteran defenseman with fourteen seasons under his belt, has officially retired after a stellar pro career capped by a solid stint in Finland…
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Malcom Gästrin’s NHL Rise | Edmonton News
The Edmonton Oilers are watching a rising Swedish star, Malcom Gästrin, who was drafted 84th overall and already racked up experience across three leagues…
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Dickinson Commits to Oilers | Edmonton News
Jason Dickinson is locked in for five more years with the Oilers, driven by unfinished business and a deep connection to the team and city. Despite an early…
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Nirmal Purja Dead After Broad Peak Avalanche | Edmonton News
Tragedy strikes the climbing world as record-setting mountaineer Nirmal Purja, 43, dies in a devastating avalanche on Broad Peak alongside nine others. Known…
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Frederik Andersen Joins Oilers | Edmonton News
Frederik Andersen, the first Danish goalie in NHL history and a two-time Stanley Cup winner, is signing a one-year, $2.8M deal with the Edmonton Oilers —…
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Kilam’s Culture Shift Revives Edmonton Elks | Edmonton News
The Edmonton Elks are on fire this season, boasting a six-and-one record after years of struggle — and it’s all thanks to head coach Mark Kilam. Before even…
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Tennessee Lets You Adopt Raccoons | Edmonton News
Tennessee just slashed the barrier to raccoon ownership—bye-bye, $31 permit fee—but don’t rush out to grab one from the wild. Still need legal adoption…
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WestJet Grounds Flights Ahead of Strike | Edmonton News
WestJet’s preemptive strike—grounding 81 flights—signals a high-stakes labor standoff as talks with flight attendants’ union CUPE stall. With a deal deadline…
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Canada’s Subs Make Waves, But Crews Are Thin | Edmonton News
Canada’s lone active submarine just made headlines by sinking a decommissioned U.S. warship in a major international drill — a bold move meant to inspire the…
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WestJet Prepares for Labor Disruption | Edmonton News
WestJet’s preparing for possible labor chaos this weekend—and they’re giving travelers a lifeline: free changes or cancellations for flights booked by August…
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Nakba Exhibit Sparks Controversy at Canada's Human Rights Museum | Edmonton News
The Canadian Museum for Human Rights is under fire for its new “Nakba” exhibit, accused of being one-sided and factually flawed by critics and even a resigning…
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Sharks Lock In Graf, Foote’s Exit Echoes | Edmonton News
Sharks lock in young star Collin Graf with a lucrative 3-year deal, praising his breakout season and future potential, while Färjestad BK walks away from…
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WestJet Prepares for Flight Attendant Strike | Edmonton News
WestJet is already parking planes ahead of a potential strike by its flight attendants this Sunday, as tensions escalate over unpaid work hours — with the…
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Bureaucrats Get Raises While Missing Targets | Edmonton News
The federal government just handed out raises to 336,000 public sector workers—78% of its workforce—while those departments barely hit half their performance…
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24 Sussex Drive Renovation Update | Edmonton News
The Prime Minister’s historic residence, 24 Sussex Drive, is in dire need of renovation—and Canadians are stepping up. Since PM Carney called for public…
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Military Shifts to Spiritual Reflections | Edmonton News
The Canadian Armed Forces is ditching traditional prayers in favor of “spiritual reflections” at public ceremonies — a move designed to welcome atheists and…
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Edmonton Heritage Festival Returns | Edmonton News
Celebrate 50 years of global culture at Edmonton’s Heritage Festival, returning to Hawrelak Park after a three-year break with over 65 countries, vibrant food…
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Netflix vs Filmmakers Over Lost Movie Drive | Edmonton News
A $105 million lawsuit is brewing as a production company and filmmaker accuse Netflix of stealing the master copy of their Nicolas Cage WWII spy thriller…
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WestJet Strike Could Disrupt Your Trip | Edmonton News
WestJet flight attendants are voting on a potential strike that could disrupt travel between July 30 and August 4 — and if it happens, you’re urged to…
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Edmonton Floods and What Homeowners Need to Know | Edmonton News
Edmonton’s drowning in record rain, with hundreds of millions in insurance claims and homeowners scrambling to protect their homes. Standard policies rarely…
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ARC World Returns with Asian Excellence | Edmonton News
ARC World is roaring back to Markham on September 12th, rekindling its roots with a vibrant celebration of Asian culture, featuring Simu Liu and Jeremy Lin…
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Concert for a Patient in Hospital | Edmonton News
A 27-year-old patient at Bruyère Health in Ottawa, Tim Berry, dreamed of experiencing a heavy metal concert—but his health kept him in the hospital. So, staff…
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Premiers Demand RCMP Reform Now | Edmonton News
Canada’s premiers are demanding urgent federal action on the RCMP’s future, pushing for immediate negotiations as current contracts expire in 2032. Provinces…
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Sweden and Canada Stage Comeback Wins | Edmonton News
Sweden and Canada both delivered electric comebacks in thrilling wins at the World Junior Summer Showcase — Sweden rallying from a two-goal deficit to beat the…
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Bridge Path Opens for Walkers and Cyclists | Edmonton News
The Gordie Howe International Bridge’s new multi-use path for cyclists and pedestrians opens Wednesday, August 5th at 8 AM — a 2.5-kilometer crossing that’s…
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Southern Alberta Gets New Kidney Care | Edmonton News
Southern Alberta just got a game-changing boost for kidney care: Lethbridge’s Chinook Regional Hospital now boasts a brand-new hemodialysis lab, expanded from…
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The Unexpected Fight That Stole the Show | Edmonton News
The Edmonton Oilers’ 2025-26 season delivered an unexpected highlight: a gritty, no-holds-barred brawl between Ty Emberson and Joel Hanley on February 4, 2026…
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Hummer, Hail, and Robot Chats | Edmonton News
Edmonton’s wild weather sets the stage for a chaotic, laugh-out-loud podcast episode where Tyler’s electric Hummer vacation dilemma takes center stage—complete…
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Hamas Disarmament Deal Moves Forward | Edmonton News
Trump unveils a bold plan for full Hamas disarmament, paving the way for a new Palestinian government in Gaza — with phased weapons surrender, Israeli…
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Data Centers Fuel Natural Gas Surge | Edmonton News
TC Energy is riding a natural gas boom fueled by AI-driven data centers, projecting a massive 51 billion cubic feet per day surge in demand by 2035 — up from…
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Seven Players Stripped from Final Six | Edmonton News
Seven St. Catharines Athletics lacrosse players—four Haudenosaunee and three U.S. citizens—are suddenly barred from the provincial championships just days…
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Alberta Wants to Tame Equalization | Edmonton News
Alberta’s Premier Danielle Smith is pushing to overhaul Canada’s equalization program, not scrap it — targeting the controversial “escalator” rule that links…
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UEFA Threatens Exit Over FIFA’s Private Sale Plan | Edmonton News
UEFA is poised to boycott all FIFA tournaments—including the World Cup—if FIFA’s controversial plan to sell minority stakes in the World Cup to private…
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Russia’s Night Assault Shakes Ukraine | Edmonton News
Russia unleashed a devastating overnight barrage across Ukraine, firing over 70 missiles and 280 drones that killed at least ten civilians—including…
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NDP Prepares Ground Game in Quebec | Edmonton News
NDP Leader Avi Lewis hit the ground running in Montreal, spending three weeks soaking up the local vibe and brushing up on French—all while laying the…
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Highway 742 Reopens by Mid-August | Edmonton News
Highway 742 into Kananaskis Country is still closed since June’s massive rockfall—boulders the size of cars blocked the road, forcing drivers to take a…
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Wildfires Rage as Evacuees Return | Edmonton News
Wildfires rage across northwestern Ontario, with 122 active blazes forcing evacuations and drawing in 100 firefighters from Mexico for critical support. While…
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Montreal’s Basement Flood Crisis | Edmonton News
Montreal homeowners are facing a nightmare: flooded basements for three straight years, a shocking reversal after decades of dryness. Experts blame heavier…
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Councillor’s Controversial Sign Sparks Fallout | Edmonton News
A P.E.I. councillor sparked outrage and a provincial inquiry by posting a “mass grave hoax” sign before Truth and Reconciliation Day — leading to his…
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White House Targets 500 Canadian Goods | Edmonton News
The White House is poised to slap a 50% tariff on over 500 Canadian goods—including hockey sticks, liquor, and cement—starting August 19, unless Trump reverses…
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Canadian Intern Arrested in NATO Espionage Probe | Edmonton News
A Canadian systems engineer, identified as Biwei Zhang (also known as Claire Zhang and Catina Zhang), was arrested in Belgium on espionage charges after…
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Funding Restored for Residential School Counseling | Edmonton News
Indigenous Services Canada reverses course after cutting travel funding for residential school survivors seeking counselling — a move slammed by counselors and…
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Parker Found After 13-Day Search | Edmonton News
A heart-wrenching day in Calgary as authorities confirm the tragic discovery of 11-year-old Parker’s body after a 13-day search — found near Deerfoot Trail…
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Ottawa Invests $510M in Alberta Water Infrastructure | Edmonton News
Ottawa just poured $510 million into Alberta’s water and wastewater systems — a game-changing partnership with the province to tackle infrastructure gaps as…
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Albertans Struggle as Disability Payments Fail | Edmonton News
Thousands of Albertans on disability benefits are in crisis as payments went wrong—some got slashed, others got nothing—just when they needed it most. A…
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Tragic Hiker Death at Marvel Peak | Edmonton News
A tragic hiking accident near Marvel Peak in Banff National Park claims the life of a young woman, just days after another hiker died on Mount…
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Bridge Deal Sparks Political Fire | Edmonton News
A new revenue-sharing deal for the Gordie Howe International Bridge is sparking political firestorm in Canada, with the U.S. set to receive 50% of net profits…
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Canada Closes Student Spouse Work Loophole | Edmonton News
Canada just slammed the door on a major loophole that let international students bring spouses on work permits — exposing a booming scam where fake marriages…
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Carney Defends Oil Exports Amid U.S. Tariffs | Edmonton News
Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney is resisting calls to cut oil exports to the U.S. in retaliation for looming 50% tariffs, stressing the need to preserve…
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New Focus in Northeast Calgary for Missing Parker | Edmonton News
Calgary police are narrowing their search for missing 11-year-old Parker to a specific northeast zone between Beaver Dam Business Park and Deerfoot Trail…
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Sandy Bay Community Rises After Storm | Edmonton News
When a brutal storm tore the roof off Sandy Bay’s vital daycare, the remote Saskatchewan community didn’t wait for help—they rallied together. Neighbors…