Phil Heidenreich

3 days ago | globalnews.ca | Phil Heidenreich

For a fourth straight season, the Edmonton Oilers are set to face off against the Los Angeles Kings in the opening round of the NHL playoffs, but this time the Oilers are considered to be the underdogs by some, and the Kings will have the series’ home-ice advantage. “(It will be) kind of fun to have the week build up with a couple of road games in L.A.,” said Stew MacDonald, president and chief revenue officer of OEG Sports and Entertainment which owns the Oilers.

4 days ago | globalnews.ca | Phil Heidenreich

A snowfall warning was issued for parts of southern and central Alberta on Easter Sunday with up to 10 centimetres likely to fall in some areas by Sunday night. “Heavy snow beginning tonight in the Alberta foothills,” Environment and Climate Change Canada posted on its website. “Rain will change to snow overnight as temperatures fall this evening. “The snow will be heavy and wet, at least initially.

5 days ago | globalnews.ca | Phil Heidenreich

A grass fire that broke out east of Edmonton on Saturday has prompted the closure of a portion of Anthony Henday Drive. In a news release issued just after 1:30 p.m., Strathcona County RCMP said part of the ring road “and most connecting roads and highways” would be closed in all directions between Baseline Road and Wye Road. “The public is asked to avoid the area and find alternate routes of travel,” police said.

1 week ago | globalnews.ca | Phil Heidenreich

The time of year is approaching where there is an increased potential for aggressive behaviour from normally passive coyotes in Edmonton, but experts say they believe recently-adopted techniques — along with proactive steps taken by citizens — will mitigate the chances of negative encounters. The City of Edmonton held a news conference on Monday now that denning season is underway for coyotes.

1 week ago | globalnews.ca | Phil Heidenreich

One man died and another sustained injuries after shots rang out in northeast Calgary late Thursday night. Police said officers were called to a home in the 200 block of Coral Springs Circle N.E. at about 11 p.m. after receiving reports of a shooting. Two victims were found at the scene and then taken to hospital where one was later pronounced dead. Police originally said the man who survived sustained life-threatening injuries.