Urban Brief Edmonton & Surrounding Newsletter

Alberta Says No to a Delayed Election, the Oilers Win in New York and a Teen Walks for Wainwright Issue No. 223: Alberta says no to a delayed election, the Oilers beat the Rangers 4 to 1, and a teen walks for Wainwright. Good morning, Edmonton and surrounding areas! Happy Monday! Bundle up. It starts near minus 10C with a fog advisory out, but the sun comes through and we climb to 6C this afternoon. The Oilers won again in New York, Alberta has said no to delaying the next election, and one...

Alberta's Big Turnout, an Oilers Shutout and Captain Picard Says Goodbye Issue No. 222 Alberta's referendum turnout is the highest in decades, the Oilers blank the Flames, and Patrick Stewart has died at 86. Good afternoon, Edmonton and surrounding areas! Happy Friday! A foggy start this morning, with the fog lifting near noon and a high of 2°C. Alberta's referendum numbers are final, the Oilers shut out the Flames, and we say goodbye to Sir Patrick Stewart. Halloween weekend is here, so...

First Snow Arrives, the Bank of Canada Hikes and the Flames Visit the Oilers Issue No. 221: Edmonton gets its first real snow, the Bank of Canada raises its rate, and the Flames visit the Oilers tonight. Good morning, Edmonton and surrounding areas! Happy Wednesday! Light snow is on the way again this afternoon with a high near minus 2C, so grab your boots and give yourself a little extra time on the roads. The Bank of Canada raised its key rate, the Flames visit the Oilers tonight, and the...

The Oilers Fall to Detroit, the Legislature Returns and the Bank of Canada Eyes a Hike Issue No. 220: The Oilers fall to Detroit, the legislature returns, and the Bank of Canada is expected to raise its rate. Good morning, Edmonton and surrounding areas! Happy Tuesday! It starts out cloudy this morning before mixed precipitation moves in this afternoon, with a high near 3C and snow on the way tonight, so give yourself a little extra time on the roads. The Oilers lost a close one to Detroit,...

Elks Hold the West, Leafs Rout the Oilers and First Nations Leaders Head to Ottawa Issue No. 219: The Elks finish first in the West, the Leafs light up the Oilers, and First Nations leaders head to Ottawa. Good morning, Edmonton and surrounding areas! Happy Sunday! It is a bright, chilly one out there, sunny with a high near 3C after a cold start. The Elks wrapped up the regular season with a loss but still hold the top spot in the West, the Leafs handed the Oilers a rough night, and First...

Wainwright's Wounded Fight On, St. Albert Eyes a Tax Bump and Carney Leaves a Door Open Issue No. 218: 13 Wainwright soldiers remain critical, St. Albert eyes a 4.5% tax rise, and Carney leaves a door open on immigration. Good morning, Edmonton and surrounding areas! Happy Thursday! A chilly start near minus 4C gives way to a sunny afternoon with a high near 12C, so bundle up early and shed the layers later. Wainwright is still on a lot of minds today, St. Albert has a budget number worth a...

Smith Calls for Unity, Bouchard Wins It in Overtime and Canada's Measles Outbreak Ends Issue No. 217: Smith asks Albertans to move forward, Bouchard wins it in overtime, and Canada's measles outbreak is declared over. Good morning, Edmonton and surrounding areas! Happy Wednesday! Sunny and bright this afternoon with a high near 14C, though tonight dips to a chilly minus 2C, so grab a scarf. Premier Smith is asking Albertans to move forward together, the Oilers won one in overtime, and...

Albertans Vote to Stay in Canada, Wainwright Details Emerge and Paris Imposes a Curfew Issue No. 216: About 76 per cent of Albertans vote to remain in Canada, new details emerge on the Wainwright fire, and Paris imposes a curfew. Good afternoon, Edmonton and surrounding areas! Happy Tuesday! Sunshine is on the way today with a high near 13°C, which is a nice break after a heavy few days. Alberta has given its answer on the referendum, new details are out on the Wainwright fire, and Paris has...

Wainwright Mourns, Albertans Vote Today and McDavid Has a Five Point Night Issue No. 215: Wainwright mourns, Albertans vote today, and McDavid racks up five points in a 6 to 2 Oilers win. Good morning, Edmonton and surrounding areas! Happy Monday! It is a cloudy start this morning near 3C, with some sunny breaks and a high near 9C this afternoon. It was a heavy weekend for central Alberta after the tragedy at CFB Wainwright, and now referendum day is here, so please be gentle with each other...