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NHL Results: Minnesota, Anaheim, Buffalo, Boston Win
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— 5d
Minnesota beat San Jose 4-1 behind Kirill Kaprizov and Quinn Hughes, while the Sharks extended their losing streak to four games. The results roundup also highlights Anaheim’s late win over Edmonton and victories for Buffalo, Nashville, Boston and Carolina.
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Islanders’ Heineman Ejected After Hit Injures Oilers’ Howard
Emil Heineman
— Oct 31, 2026
Islanders forward Emil Heineman was ejected early in Saturday’s 4-0 loss to Edmonton after a knee-on-knee hit on Oilers rookie Isaac Howard drew a five-minute major and game misconduct. Howard left unable to put weight on his leg, though Edmonton’s coach said the injury appeared less serious than it first looked; further discipline for Heineman remained uncertain.
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Abbotsford Canucks stretch win streak to eight as Vancouver falls to Oilers
Trey Fix-Wolansky
— 5d
The Vancouver Canucks lost 4-2 to Edmonton, extending their losing streak to five games despite a late push; they are 3-15-1 this season. In contrast, the Abbotsford Canucks beat Ontario 2-1 for their eighth straight win, while the Prince George Cougars fell 4-1 to Kelowna to extend their home losing streak to seven.
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North American Stations Launch 24/7 Christmas Music
Entertainment
— Nov 1, 2026
Radio stations in Michigan, Ohio, Western New York and Edmonton have switched to round-the-clock Christmas music, with stations describing the early holiday programming as a popular tradition that brings listeners joy and nostalgia.
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Poland Offers Billions To Keep US Troops As Pentagon Weighs Drawdowns
Jillian Butler · 2 min · 1h
Raymond lifts Red Wings past Oilers 4-3
Dylan Larkin
— Oct 27, 2026
"It's amazing, I feel like a kid," said Michal Postava, who stopped Connor McDavid in the shootout to win his first NHL start as Detroit beat Edmonton 4-3.
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Elena Vasquez
McDavid extended his streak again but the Oilers defense let too many leads slip away in this one.
Most Influential Women in World History
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— Ranking
From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Red Wings expected to host Blackhawks tonight
Dylan Larkin
— Oct 28, 2026
The Detroit Red Wings host the Chicago Blackhawks after a strong road trip capped by a shootout win over Edmonton, extending Detroit’s recent run of solid results. Chicago, which has yet to win on the road this season, comes in off a victory that snapped a three-game losing streak.
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Babcock’s Oilers Build Structure, Accountability Amid Offensive Trade-Offs
Mike Babcock
— Oct 30, 2026
Mike Babcock has reshaped the Oilers around accountability, defensive structure and a more physical dump-and-chase approach, with players held to the same standards through practices and lineup decisions. The early changes have helped Edmonton limit rush chances, grind out offense and make a strong start, though the approach’s longer-term results remain to be seen.
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EA Announces BioWare Closure, 400 Job Cuts
Electronic Arts
— Oct 21, 2026
EA is shutting down BioWare and cutting about 400 jobs, canceling the next Mass Effect and closing the Edmonton studio founded in 1995 and bought for $775 million.
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Maya Lindstrom
Laying off 400 people at once feels harsh even with the internal transfer offers. These restructurings rarely go smoothly for the staff involved.
Carolina Leads NHL Goal Differential; McDavid Tops Scoring
Sports
— Oct 27, 2026
NHL outlooks point to Carolina and Colorado as leading Stanley Cup contenders, with Vegas, Edmonton and Florida also profiled as strong teams. Separately, a Seattle-Toronto preview expects an offense-heavy, high-scoring game; the remaining articles describe prediction-market rules for unrelated football and hockey matchups.
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Sandra Rhodes
Ireland Crowd Hurls Insults, Objects at Biden
Former President Joe Biden did not receive a warm reception Tuesday during his visit to Ireland alongside former first lady Jill Biden. A crowd of anti-Israel agitators hurled insults and at least one object at the former president’s motorcade. Biden, 83, made a surprise appearance at Trinity College in Dublin. This is where his son, Hunter Biden, accepted the Gold Medal for Outstanding Contributi
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Nylander reaches 300 goals in Leafs' 7-2 rout
William Nylander
— Oct 25, 2026
William Nylander scored twice in Toronto’s 7-2 win over Edmonton to become the sixth Maple Leaf to reach 300 career goals, all with the franchise. Coach Jim Hiller praised the milestone and Nylander’s career, saying he believes the forward has plenty left to accomplish.
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Derek Foss
Hiller is spot on that Nylander still has plenty left to achieve in the years ahead.
Hurricanes expected to face Blues in road-trip finale
Seth Jarvis
— Oct 24, 2026
The league-leading Carolina Hurricanes close their road trip against a surging St. Louis Blues team after losing 6-5 to Edmonton in a shootout. St. Louis is coming off a 6-2 win over Vegas, while Carolina gets Seth Jarvis back from shoulder surgery.
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Jared Kim
Jarvis back from injury adds some needed depth up front for Carolina against a surging St Louis side.
Toy Story vs Shrek
Yourlist
— VS Battle
The toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.
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Single Alberta Ticket Claims Record $90 Million Lotto Max Jackpot
Alberta
— Oct 20, 2026
A single ticket sold in Alberta, outside Edmonton or Calgary, won the record $90 million Lotto Max jackpot in the Oct. 20 draw. The jackpot has reset to $20 million for the next draw.
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Priya Raman
Now that it reset to twenty million the next few draws might draw fewer players.
Edmonton Voters Back Liquor Import Ban
Lifestyle
— Oct 23, 2026
A 1901 newspaper noted plans for postal cards bearing President William McKinley’s likeness and reported on local news including quarry work and school improvements. In Alberta, voters in 1920 supported banning liquor imports, extending a years-long prohibition effort that had left loopholes for alcohol from other provinces.
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Bridges reopen early in Binghamton and after wind closure elsewhere
Weather
— Oct 26, 2026
Several bridges have reopened after construction or weather-related closures: Binghamton’s State Street Bridge reopened with new traffic patterns, Duluth’s I-35 pedestrian bridge is set to reopen with a temporary fence, and Edmonton’s Beverly Bridge has reopened following rehabilitation. Thunder Bay’s Pacific Avenue Bridge is expected to reopen soon for winter, while the M48 Severn Bridge has reopened after strong winds forced a temporary closure.
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Oregon Hero Reveals Why He Said ‘F**k You’ To School Shooter Before Firing To End Attack
Harold Hutchison · 3 min · 1h
Bouchard’s overtime goal lifts Oilers past Wild 4-3
Leon Draisaitl
— Oct 21, 2026
Evan Bouchard scored the overtime power-play winner as Edmonton beat Minnesota 4-3 after the Wild rallied from a 3-1 deficit. Leon Draisaitl scored twice, while Connor McDavid recorded three assists and extended his season-opening point streak to nine games.
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Tom Gallagher
Wild had the game tied but couldn't hold on after coming back from two goals down.
How charismatic are you, really?
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Not a score out of ten — the AI identifies your specific brand of charm and where it's most dangerous.
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Oilers’ Babcock set to face former Maple Leafs
Mike Babcock
— Oct 23, 2026
Oilers coach Mike Babcock brushed off the significance of facing Toronto for the first time since his 2019 firing, joking that enough time had passed to move on. He said he remains proud of his tenure and helped develop Auston Matthews, William Nylander and Morgan Rielly, while acknowledging Toronto’s playoff shortcomings; Edmonton enters the matchup in strong form as the Maple Leafs ride a three-game winning streak.
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Grocery Stores Open, Planned Across US, Canada
Business
— Oct 14, 2026
New grocery stores are opening or planned in communities across the U.S. and Canada, including Madison’s city-backed southside market, a Latin-focused store in Shawnee, and new locations in the Greater Toronto Area. Edmonton’s Keswick neighborhood is also slated for a No Frills, while Seattle’s grocery news highlights openings amid neighborhood store closures.
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Los Angeles Kings Tie Franchise-Worst Five-Game Winless Start
Sports
— Oct 14, 2026
The Los Angeles Kings are 0-3-2 after a 4-1 loss to Edmonton, with an anemic offense, poor special teams and shaky goaltending fueling concerns about their start. It is the franchise’s second five-game winless opening; the 1997-98 team also started 0-2-3 before recovering to make the playoffs.
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Draisaitl and McDavid Score Late to Lift Oilers Past Kraken
Leon Draisaitl
— Oct 2, 2026
Connor McDavid had a goal and an assist as the Edmonton Oilers beat the Seattle Kraken 3-1, earning their second straight win. Leon Draisaitl scored the go-ahead goal late in the third period.
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Poland Offers Billions To Keep US Troops As Pentagon Weighs Drawdowns
Poland is offering billions of dollars to secure a permanent American military base as the Pentagon considers scaling back its troop presence across Europe.
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Oilers Seek Fifth Straight Win Against Winless Kings
Connor McDavid
— Oct 12, 2026
The Edmonton Oilers take a four-game winning streak and five-game points streak into Tuesday’s matchup with the winless Los Angeles Kings, closing out a three-game California road trip. The Kings have stayed competitive in several games but are looking for their first victory of the season.
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Oilers acquire Hallander from Penguins for Stastney
Spencer Stastney
— Oct 7, 2026
The Edmonton Oilers acquired forward Filip Hallander from the Pittsburgh Penguins for defenceman Spencer Stastney, adding depth up front as injuries sideline several forwards. Hallander, who has three points in two games this season, has limited NHL experience and is expected to provide a short-term option while the Oilers’ lineup recovers.
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Reporter Pushes Back Against ‘False Theories’ After On-Air Health Scare
Reporting
— Jan 10, 2023
A Canadian journalist issued a statement to address “false theories” surrounding her on-air health emergency. A video of the incident involving CTV Edmonton reporter Jessica Robb circulated on social media Monday night…
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Rodeos Planned in Enid, Edmonton, Minot
Sports
— Oct 6, 2026
Enid’s fall calendar includes the return of professional rodeo at the Stride Bank Center on Oct. 23–24 and the Enid Ham Fest at the Chisholm Trail Expo Center on Nov. 6–7. A traveling Stampede Ranch & Farm meat truck will also offer meat deals at Enid’s Tractor Supply over a weekend.
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Terrifying Road Rage Incident Caught on Camera: Drivers Horrified As Huge Truck Repeatedly Rams Their Car
Reporting
— May 19, 2023
Two Canadian travelers documented a terrifying incident of road rage in Edmonton, Alberta, on Wednesday. In a video, a driver can be heard on the phone with police as a large pickup truck chases his smaller vehicle down…
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San Diego Customers Pack Hearings To Fight $270-A-Year Utility Hike
Simon August · 3 min · 1h
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