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ctvnewsedmonton.bsky.social @ctvnewsedmonton.bsky.social · 11h

Telus customers in Alberta without service because of outage

A mobile Telus power outage has left thousands of customers without service outside of Edmonton. CTV News Edmonton's Miriam Valdes-Carletti has the story.

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ctvnewsedmonton.bsky.social @ctvnewsedmonton.bsky.social · 12h

Hope Mission hosts annual Thanksgiving banquet

Hope Mission hosted its annual Thanksgiving meal for Edmonton's most vulnerable on Friday.

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ctvnewsedmonton.bsky.social @ctvnewsedmonton.bsky.social · 12h

Bat researchers and experts will fly into Edmonton this weekend

The North American Society for Bat Research will hold a conference in Edmonton this weekend.

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ctvnewsedmonton.bsky.social @ctvnewsedmonton.bsky.social · 13h

Several communities near Edmonton have had a Telus wireless outage since Thursday afternoon.

Telus wireless outage reported in several Alberta communities

Several communities near Edmonton have had a Telus wireless outage since Thursday afternoon.

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ctvnewsedmonton.bsky.social @ctvnewsedmonton.bsky.social · 13h

Elks in must-win territory as they face Blue Bombers

The odds are already poor for the Edmonton Elks’ playoff hopes, but if they beat the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Saturday in a clash of divisional Canadian Football League rivals, they’ll live for another week.

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ctvnewsedmonton.bsky.social @ctvnewsedmonton.bsky.social · 14h

‘Difficult decisions’: Oilers roster crowded with Roslovic addition, players soon coming off IR

Kris Knoblauch’s going to have some tough decisions to make. Not for Saturday’s game against the visiting Vancouver Canucks, but the head coach will in the coming days and weeks when several Edmonton Oilers regulars come off the injured reserve list.

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ctvnewsedmonton.bsky.social @ctvnewsedmonton.bsky.social · 15h

‘Jurassic World’ exhibition takes over Telus World of Science brick by Lego brick

Dinosaurs are on the loose at the Telus World of Science Edmonton, or rather, Lego sculptures of them are.

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ctvnewsedmonton.bsky.social @ctvnewsedmonton.bsky.social · 16h

Experts from around the world descend on Edmonton for bat symposium

Experts from around the world have descended on downtown Edmonton to discuss issues and research surrounding bats.

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ctvnewsedmonton.bsky.social @ctvnewsedmonton.bsky.social · 17h

‘It will make life a little easier’: Edmonton postal union workers prepare for rotating strikes

Members of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) in Edmonton picketed at the city’s Canada Post processing plant on Friday ahead of news that local branches will shift to rotating work stoppages by Saturday morning.

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ctvnewsedmonton.bsky.social @ctvnewsedmonton.bsky.social · 18h

‘Petsgiving’ event in Edmonton offers hampers to struggling pet owners

This Thanksgiving a local organization is offering hampers to pet owners who may be struggling to provide for their animals.

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ctvnewsedmonton.bsky.social @ctvnewsedmonton.bsky.social · 19h

Alberta Premier Smith says Ottawa is dodging responsibility for pipeline decision

Alberta’s government says Ottawa is dodging responsibility by not standing behind a proposed pipeline project to the B.C. coast.

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ctvnewsedmonton.bsky.social @ctvnewsedmonton.bsky.social · 20h

No fines issued for ‘illegal e-scooters’ in Edmonton so far this year: city

While the province is still working out how to regulate personal e-scooters, city officials say they’re choosing to focus on education rather than enforcement.

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ctvnewsedmonton.bsky.social @ctvnewsedmonton.bsky.social · 21h

‘We’re really excited by the turnout’: Edmonton rally supporting striking teachers grows daily

A morning rally in support of striking teachers has seen attendance grow since it began near the Walterdale Bridge earlier this week.

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ctvnewsedmonton.bsky.social @ctvnewsedmonton.bsky.social · 21h

Dogs With Wings held an event Friday morning to relieve some of the stress on educators during the ongoing teacher strike.

‘Brightens everyone’s day’: Teachers get visit from special dogs during strike #yeg #ab

Dogs With Wings held an event Friday morning to relieve some of the stress on educators during the ongoing teacher strike.

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ctvnewsedmonton.bsky.social @ctvnewsedmonton.bsky.social · 21h

‘A great privilege’: Outgoing Edmonton mayor on his legacy and advice to successor

Outgoing Edmonton mayor Amarjeet Sohi speaks with Alberta Primetime host Michael Higgins about the end of his term, his political future, and advise for the next Edmonton city council.

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ctvnewsedmonton.bsky.social @ctvnewsedmonton.bsky.social · 22h

An Edmonton man won $3 million playing the lottery.

‘I swore a little bit’: Edmonton man wins $3M lottery

An Edmonton man won $3 million playing the lottery.

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ctvnewsedmonton.bsky.social @ctvnewsedmonton.bsky.social · 22h

Doing some last-minute Thanksgiving shopping? You're in luck. The following Edmonton-area farmers' markets are still open this weekend, but they'll close for the season after Sunday.

These Edmonton farmers’ markets close for season this weekend

Doing some last-minute Thanksgiving shopping? You're in luck. The following Edmonton-area farmers' markets are still open this weekend, but they'll close for the season after Sunday.

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ctvnewsedmonton.bsky.social @ctvnewsedmonton.bsky.social · 23h

A man has been charged in an assault at the Jasper Place Transit Centre, and police believe he may have assaulted other people.

Man charged with sexual assault, assault, in west Edmonton may have additional victims: police #yeg

A man has been charged in an assault at the Jasper Place Transit Centre, and police believe he may have assaulted other people.

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ctvnewsedmonton.bsky.social @ctvnewsedmonton.bsky.social · 23h

Thieves caught stealing and igniting trailer outside northern Alberta business: RCMP

Police are looking for three people who were caught stealing items from a trailer outside a Bonnyville business then lighting it on fire.

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ctvnewsedmonton.bsky.social @ctvnewsedmonton.bsky.social · 23h

A man has been charged in a string of robberies in Red Deer last week.

1 charged in series of thefts from Red Deer gas stations #yeg #ab

A man has been charged in a string of robberies in Red Deer last week.

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ctvnewsedmonton.bsky.social @ctvnewsedmonton.bsky.social · 1d

Extended: Samuel Bird search near Carrot Creek, Alta.

Det. Jared Buhler of the Edmonton Police Service updates the search for Samuel Bird near Carrot Creek, Alta. on Oct. 9, 2025.

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ctvnewsedmonton.bsky.social @ctvnewsedmonton.bsky.social · 1d

Janet Brown & Duane Bratt

Janet Brown & Duane Bratt on Alberta Primetime on Oct. 9, 2025.

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ctvnewsedmonton.bsky.social @ctvnewsedmonton.bsky.social · 1d

‘A big mess’: Expert, parents criticize Alberta tool kit for students during strike

An education expert is criticizing online lessons the Alberta government has curated for students during a provincewide teachers strike as “incoherent.”

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ctvnewsedmonton.bsky.social @ctvnewsedmonton.bsky.social · 1d

Sports, parties and pumpkins: Here’s what’s happening in Edmonton this weekend

The leaves are changing, the air is chilling, Thanksgiving is around the corner and Edmontonians can expect a weekend of football, hockey and pumpkins.

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ctvnewsedmonton.bsky.social @ctvnewsedmonton.bsky.social · 1d

Oct. 9 WxBlast

Sunny and a high near 20 on Friday in Edmonton. But hat Thanksgiving chill we’ve been talking about all week is still coming. WxBlast:

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