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The Ontario government is introducing legislation to eliminate the ability for people to place Notices of Security Interest (NOSIs) for consumer goods on the land registry system. NOSIs have been fraudulently used to scam homeowners, and the new legislation aims to protect residents from this type of deception. The proposed bill also includes a mandatory 10-day cooling-off period for the purchase of new freehold homes, public disclosure when builders cancel purchase agreements, and an expansion of the Condominium Authority Tribunal’s jurisdiction over disputes.

Taylor Yaremchuk, a Sherwood Park resident, has been sentenced to five years in prison for his role in a drunk driving collision that resulted in the deaths of Jim and Annie Macdonald. On August 14, 2022, Yaremchuk admitted to drinking alcohol and driving his vehicle, subsequently colliding head-on with the Macdonalds’ motorcycle on Highway 628. The incident sadly resulted in the fatalities of the couple. Yaremchuk has already served a portion of his sentence, and he is prohibited from driving for seven years.

Firefighters in Edmonton responded to a fire at a business in a strip mall in the Mill Woods Road South and Knottwood Road East area on Monday morning. The fire was reported around 2:30 a.m. and crews were able to bring it under control by 3:30 a.m., containing it to the one business. However, other businesses in the strip mall sustained smoke damage. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

The Edmonton Oilers, locked in a tight Western Conference final battle with the Dallas Stars, have expressed frustration over the disparity in power-play opportunities, with head coach Kris Knoblauch suggesting that the standard of officiating has changed in the playoffs. Despite being the NHL’s fourth-best power play in the regular season, the Oilers have had limited success in the postseason, with only three power plays in two conference final games. This contrasts with their earlier series against the Vancouver Canucks and Los Angeles Kings, where they capitalized on numerous man-advantage chances. The Oilers’ struggles to draw penalties have coincided with the Stars’ disciplined play, as Dallas has averaged the fewest short-handed minutes per game in the playoffs. Oilers players like Connor Brown acknowledge the need to improve their puck retention and create more momentum to force the Stars into penalties. Despite the concerns about officiating, Knoblauch remains confident in his team’s ability to generate scoring chances and make adjustments to find success in the series.

A boil water advisory that was issued for the town of Millet, Alta. after a water main break has been lifted. The town’s website issued an update on the water main break early on Sunday, stating that the advisory had been lifted effective immediately. Residents were advised that they could resume regular water practices. The town thanked residents for their patience and encouraged them to help spread the word to neighbours and friends who don’t use social media. A Millet employee had previously told Global News that the town was first made aware of the water main break on Thursday night and the water was shut down for repairs on Friday morning. The water was back on by Friday afternoon, but Alberta Health Services had placed the town under a boil water advisory until further notice, encouraging residents to bring water to a rolling boil for at least one minute before using it.

The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) has apologized after some members received inaccurate phone bills. One member, Evan Loughlin, reported receiving a bill for $15,322, with over $12,000 attributed to equipment charges. Loughlin expressed concern about the possibility of a malicious attack but noted that members were charged varying amounts. APEGA attributed the issue to a technical problem and advised members that the charges would be reversed. The association also stated that account information was not compromised during the incident.

The Saskatchewan Roughriders secured a 28-27 preseason victory over the Edmonton Elks on Saturday. Brett Lauther’s decisive 23-yard field goal with just 23 seconds remaining proved to be the game-winning score. McLeod Bethel-Thompson made his debut for the Elks, passing for 190 yards before being replaced by Tre Ford in the second half. Mason Fine led the Roughriders’ offense, throwing a touchdown pass and completing 9 of 11 pass attempts. Both teams exhibited offensive prowess, but the Elks’ costly turnovers, including five fumbles, ultimately proved detrimental to their chances.

Dallas Stars’ Roope Hintz and Edmonton Oilers’ Adam Henrique are expected to participate in warm-ups before Game 2 of the Western Conference final on Saturday. Hintz has been out with a lower-body injury since Game 4 of the Stars’ second-round series against the Colorado Avalanche. Henrique has been dealing with an ankle injury since Game 5 of the Oilers’ first-round matchup with the Los Angeles Kings. Both players are key contributors to their respective teams. Hintz has two goals and four assists in 11 playoff games, while Henrique has a goal and an assist in six playoff games.

A mural and a plaque were unveiled at the Regina Cathedral Village Arts Festival in memory of Tesalyn Zizzy-Mustatia, who died in 2002. The mural was created in 2003 but was destroyed when the building it was on was torn down 18 years later. Bev Zizzy, Tesalyn’s mother, said she was approached by the building developers to have the mural recreated, but she wanted to create a space for artists instead. A plaque was created as a tribute to Tesalyn.

Calgary’s inner city is undergoing a significant transformation as older homes are being demolished to make way for new developments. However, a growing trend is emerging where a small but significant number of these homes are being spared and relocated to new locations. According to city statistics, approximately 5% of the homes being removed from sites are being moved rather than demolished. This trend is driven by factors such as: demand for recycled homes, the high cost of new construction, and the desire to preserve heritage structures.