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US overdose deaths fell 27% last year but remain above prepandemic levels

1 day ago | stalbertgazette.com | Mike Stobbe |Geoff Mulvihill

There were 30,000 fewer U.S. drug overdose deaths in 2024 than the year before — the largest one-year decline ever recorded. An estimated 80,000 people died from overdoses last year, according to provisional Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data released Wednesday. That’s down 27% from the 110,000 in 2023. The CDC has been collecting comparable data for 45 years. The previous largest one-year drop was 4% in 2018, according to the agency’s National Center for Health Statistics.
Canadian quarterback Ford finally getting a chance to start out of the gate for Elks

2 days ago | stalbertgazette.com | John Korobanik

EDMONTON — For much of three seasons Tre Ford stood on the Edmonton Elks sidelines listening to fans chant: "We want Tre, we want Tre."No more chanting. The fourth-year quarterback out of the University of Waterloo, who got to start only when the Elks playoff chances were virtually eliminated the last two seasons, has been handed the reins of the team that has been revamped from ownership to upper management to coaching.
Beyond Local: Alberta Republican Party gathers supporters

2 days ago | stalbertgazette.com | Riley Stovka

A rising tide of separatism is sweeping across Alberta, and in the aftermath of the federal Liberal Party’s fourth consecutive election victory, an organized political party has taken shape with a singularly focused mission-- to make Alberta a constitutional republic independent from the rest of Canada.
Stuart Skinner's first playoff win this season a 3-0 shutout for Edmonton Oilers

2 days ago | stalbertgazette.com | Donna Spencer

EDMONTON — Stuart Skinner had faith in himself, if others didn't. The goaltender's first win of this year's NHL playoffs was a 3-0 shutout Monday for the Edmonton Oilers, who take a 3-1 lead in their second-round series against the Golden Knights to Las Vegas with a chance to close it out Wednesday. Skinner's 23 saves were an integral piece of Edmonton's most complete game of the post-season. "It felt great," Skinner said. "All I can really say is thanks to the guys playing in front of me.
Henrique, Skinner help Oilers push Knights to brink of elimination with 3-0 win

2 days ago | stalbertgazette.com | Shane Jones

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers were able to put a devastating loss behind them and come back with their most complete effort of the playoffs. Adam Henrique had a pair of goals and Stuart Skinner made 23 saves as the Edmonton Oilers blanked the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 on Monday to take a commanding 3-1 lead in their second-round, best-of-seven NHL playoff series.
Beyond Local: Alberta-born rugby player travels to New Zealand for elite camp

5 days ago | stalbertgazette.com | Riley Stovka

Located in the city of Christchurch, one of the largest cities in New Zealand, is the Crusaders International Academy, an elite rugby program that for the next eight weeks will be the home for one of Cochrane’s very own developing athletic talents. Caleb Graham was born and raised in Cochrane. Last year he graduated from Bow Valley High School as a promising dual threat athlete, excelling in both rugby and football.
Beyond Local: Nursing is leading occupation with highest number of injuries in Alberta

5 days ago | stalbertgazette.com | Meredith Kerr

LAKELAND - While transport truck drivers and heavy equipment operators account for a combined 24 per cent of all workplace fatalities in Alberta, nursing is the occupation with the highest number of injuries. According to a January 2025 report from the Ministry of Jobs, Economy, and Trades, there were 13,780 injuries in the education and health services sector in 2023, the most recent year data is available for.
Beyond Local: AIWC putting on 'Baby Shower' Fundraiser for orphaned wildlife

5 days ago | stalbertgazette.com | Riley Stovka

This May, the Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation (AIWC), an animal hospital located near the Rocky View County (RVC) community of Madden, is putting on a fundraiser that is meant to supply the group with enough funds to support hundreds of new born wildlife. For the AIWC, May means it's time for the 14th annual Wildlife Baby Shower Fundraiser.
St. Albert’s Bailey Books features reading on murder mystery

5 days ago | stalbertgazette.com | Anna Borowiecki

There’s a stand-out quality to spunky older women, whether it’s in person, in movies, or in books. Dianne Palovcik, a Canadian historical fiction writer, discovered her second career after retirement. If anything, it’s more fulfilling than her first. “I’m a late bloomer. I always had the desire to write. I’m a voracious reader, but I always had excuses. I was working, and it was difficult to juggle all the pieces. When I retired, I made that promise to myself,” said Palovcik.
Beyond Local: Airdrie-Cochrane MLA Peter Guthrie criticizes separation talk

6 days ago | stalbertgazette.com | Ryan Uytdewilligen

Airdrie-Cochrane MLA Peter Guthrie has weighed in on the topic of Alberta separation as Premier Danielle Smith announced this week that she's open to having a separation referendum on the ballot in 2026. While Smith has said she doesn't support separating Alberta from the rest of Canada, she noted Albertans have genuine grievances with the federal government and wants concessions from Liberal Prime Minister Mark Carney.