Edmonton: Quick Facts

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Flyers battle in Edmonton but lose another OT game • Nov. 12, 2026, 1:32 AM ET (Allentown Morning Call)

A B.C. baby sent to Edmonton for medical care died. His family still can’t get answers • Nov. 9, 2026, 9:31 PM ET (CTV News)

Railway industry converges on Edmonton for National Railway Day 2026 • Nov. 5, 2026, 12:13 PM ET (CTV News)

What the BioWare shut down means for Canada's video game industry • Nov. 3, 2026, 3:44 PM ET (CBC)

Porter Airlines launching 4 new sun destinations out of Edmonton • Nov. 2, 2026, 2:20 PM ET (CTV News)

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Edmonton, Alberta

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Downtown Edmonton, Alberta, with high-rise buildings, a bridge crossing a frozen river, and patches of snow on the ground under a clear sky.

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