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An Edmonton school was placed under lockdown after an imitation firearm was found on or near the premises. Police responded and the lockdown was lifted once the scene was deemed safe. No injuries were reported. Parents and local residents shared concern online as news spread, with many praising the school and police for a swift response.
- 2Edmonton man charged with threats against PM Mark Carney▼A 44-year-old man from # Edmonton has been accused of making # SeathThreats targeting Prime Minister # MarkCarney . # Dw
A 44-year-old Edmonton man, identified as Dwight Peter MacIntyre, has been accused of making death threats against Prime Minister Mark Carney. He was arrested following an RCMP Integrated National Security Enforcement Team (INSET) investigation into posts made on social media. The case has drawn attention to online threats against Canadian political figures and the security response they trigger.
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Vancouver Canucks centre Elias Pettersson is drawing attention after moving into sole possession of ninth place on the franchise's all-time goals list. He has been scoring regularly, including on the power play, and was involved in a headline-grabbing sequence against Seattle in which he fought Shane Wright and Ryan Winterton. The Swedish forward's recent run of form, including a strong performance against Edmonton, has fans in Canada and Sweden talking.
- 4Edmonton permits down 27% as rowhomes lead new housing●NEW BLOG POST Edmonton permitted 27% fewer homes through Q3 2026 than in record-setting 2025. But look under the hood: 5
Edmonton approved 27% fewer homes through the third quarter of 2026 than during its record-setting 2025, according to a new building permit report. The analysis notes a shift in housing type: 5-8 unit rowhomes have become the largest category of new homes being built in the city. Housing advocates are weighing what the slower year means after 2025's highs.
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Edmonton Oilers fans are tracking tonight's season opener against the Vancouver Canucks amid injury setbacks. The club placed forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins on injured reserve with a lower-body injury, ruling him out of the opener, and he is expected to miss several weeks. Zach Hyman could also be sidelined for a couple of weeks, prompting the team to recall Josh Samanski from the minors.
- 6Edmonton man charged over death threats against PM Mark Carney●A 44-year-old man from # Edmonton has been accused of making # DeathThreats targeting # Canadian Prime Minister # MarkCa
A 44-year-old Edmonton man, Dwight Peter MacIntyre, has been arrested and accused of making death threats against Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. The arrest followed an investigation by the RCMP's Integrated National Security Enforcement Team into social media posts. Police say the threats were made online, and the case is being handled as a national security matter.
- 7Canucks-Oilers shootout exposes flaws in new NHL schedule●How Canucks, Oilers barnburner exposed an unserious new NHL schedule https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7651745/2026/10/02
Vancouver and Edmonton played a high-scoring, back-and-forth game that critics say highlighted problems with the NHL's revamped schedule. Writing in The Athletic, a columnist argues the new format is 'unserious,' pointing to the Canucks' loss to the Oilers in a goal-filled contest as evidence that the league's scheduling changes hurt competitive balance and game quality early in the season.