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Oilsands boom coming, Rubin says
Edmonton Journal (Canada), The | 19 days 3 hours 8 minutes ago
Alberta is on the verge of an oilsands boom, but the high prices necessary to fuel such an expansion will hammer the world economy and force profound change, says the former chief economist for CIBC World Markets.

Casino may fund arena
Edmonton Journal (Canada), The | 18 days 23 hours 33 minutes ago
The Pittsburgh model for arena development, which includes city ownership and casino funding for the construction, is on the table for financing Edmonton's proposed downtown arena, says Oilers president Patrick LaForge.

Drivers warm to new 'winter' tires
Edmonton Journal (Canada), The | 19 days 4 hours 27 minutes ago
"Last year we had three events where the town was literally shut down and I think people are now becoming educated on the need for winter tires. Maybe our climate is changing and maybe our winters are getting more severe. All-season tires are not the best handling tire for summer use and they are certainly not the best winter tire."

Charges pending in brutal Edmonton cold-case murder
Edmonton Journal (Canada), The | 18 days 20 hours 52 minutes ago
EDMONTON Charges are pending against a man for committing the brutal murder of an elderly woman more than 22 years ago in Edmonton, a police spokesman said on Thursday.Lillian Berube, 83, was a widow who lived alone in her bungalow near 90th Street and 116th Avenue. On Aug. 28, 1987, she had worked in the garden all day and went back in the house just after 7 p.m.

Power trio
Edmonton Journal (Canada), The | 19 days 58 minutes ago
On the day the Edmonton power trio of Mark Messier, Warren Moon and Hugh Campbell was inducted into Canada's Sports Hall of Fame, Moon also had the honour of ringing the opening bell at the Toronto Stock Exchange.

Flames confirm players, families got flu shots
Edmonton Journal (Canada), The | 19 days 7 hours 31 minutes ago
CALGARY - The Calgary Flames confirmed Tuesday that they arranged H1N1 vaccinations last week for players and their families, as well as some coaches and management.The Journal contacted the Oilers on Tuesday and was told that the players have not had H1N1 vaccinations.

New vehicles now safer than ever
Edmonton Journal (Canada), The | 19 days 14 hours 33 minutes ago
Not so long ago, much of the technology that s aimed at saving lives was reserved for those lucky enough to have the money to purchase a higher-priced ride. Today, thanks to a steady trickle-down of technology, three key safety features are available to those shopping the affordable end of the automotive price ladder entry-level automobiles priced as low as $20,000. This is typically where younger drivers spend their hard-earned coin.

Quebec MDs favour euthanasia in 'certain circumstances'
Edmonton Journal (Canada), The | 19 days 14 hours 33 minutes ago
MONTREAL The Quebec College of Physicians Tuesday called for changes to the Criminal Code of Canada that would permit euthanasia in cases of "imminent or inevitable death."The doctors group says current law does not define euthanasia and leaves doctors open to charges of murder.

Water drinkers eat well: Study
Edmonton Journal (Canada), The | 19 days 3 hours 8 minutes ago
People who get much of their daily liquids from plain water rather than other drinks tend to have healthier diets overall, according to a U.S. study.Using data from a national health survey of more than 12,000 Americans, researchers found that people who drank more "plain water" tended to eat more fibre, less sugar and fewer calorie-dense foods.

Euthanasia has place in health care: doctors
Edmonton Journal (Canada), The | 18 days 22 hours 58 minutes ago
Quebec's College of Physicians sought to open "a little door" for debate Tuesday with a position paper advocating euthanasia in some cases, but experts said it actually opens a major can of worms.The group representing 19,000 Quebec doctors called for changes to the Criminal Code of Canada to define what is and is not permissible for health care providers in terms of euthanasia.

Married man ordained as Catholic priest in P.E.I.
Edmonton Journal (Canada), The | 19 days 2 hours 40 minutes ago
Charlottetown, P.E.I. Prince Edward Island history was made Sunday as Martin Carter became the first married priest to be ordained into the Diocese of Charlottetown.Carter, a former Anglican clergyman, has spent the past three years preparing to become a Roman Catholic priest. It was a bit of a struggle, but thanks to the grace of God, it went through, Carter said after Sunday s ceremony.

Old rivals speak out for Stelmach
Edmonton Journal (Canada), The | 18 days 22 hours 57 minutes ago
One of Premier Ed Stelmach's former leadership rivals warned PC party members Monday that it would be risky for them to force a leadership race at their upcoming convention."It would be a big mistake for our party not to take seriously our loss in Calgary-Glenmore and the Wildrose party," Sustainable Resource Development Minister Ted Morton said.

Cash Store to offer new banking services
Edmonton Journal (Canada), The | 19 days 1 hour 24 minutes ago
EDMONTON Cash Store Financial will offer some banking services through an agency agreement with chartered financial institution DirectCash Bank, the Edmonton-based payday advance broker said Thursday.

Long-drive events built for Albertans
Edmonton Journal (Canada), The | 19 days 4 hours 3 minutes ago
They're both good guys from Alberta who played hockey and have the uncanny ability to hit a golf ball over 400 yards, so you might think Jason Zuback and Jamie Sadlowski would share some physical characteristics.