They’re returning from a road trip in which they earned nine of a possible 12 points to help them keep a firm hold on a playoff spot, but Edmonton Oilers personnel say they’re trying to keep their focus on the present.

Edmonton’s city manager says civic staff is taking steps to minimize the impact of a strike by more than 6,000 workers slated to begin on Thursday morning.

The Alberta government has introduced legislation that would direct $10 million from this year’s budget toward luring more workers to the province.

As money is being raised to help cover the cost of therapy for a 13-year-old girl, charges have been laid against the man accused of sexually assaulting her.

Construction is expected to start “soon” on MacEwan University’s new School of Business building.