Crews were chopping and chipping in south central Edmonton Friday, as 77 mature trees were removed to make way for a new sidewalk and separated bike lanes.

Connor McDavid scored his second goal of the game 1:11 into overtime as the Edmonton Oilers won their third straight with a 6-5 victory over the St. Louis Blues on Friday.

Adam Keane, the 35-year-old man who was found injured at a southwest Edmonton bus stop last week, died of a stab wound, an autopsy has confirmed.

Canada’s only deaf theatre festival is underway in Edmonton, with performers feeling especially inspired this year after the success of a film starring a predominantly deaf cast.

Former Wildrose leader and Calgary journalist Danielle Smith is re-entering provincial politics.