Alberta News

NISKU, Alta. — Canada's Brad Gushue improved to 2-0 with an 8-2 victory over Kevin Koe on Wednesday at the Grand Slam of Curling's Co-op Canadian Open. Gushue, from St. John's, N.L., started out hot, jumping out to a 5-0 lead after just two ends.

EDMONTON — Their first road win of the season was a memorable one for the Vegas Golden Knights. Noah Hanifin had a pair of third-period goals as the Golden Knights came from behind to shock the Edmonton Oilers 4-2 on Wednesday. With just 48.

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Noah Hanifin scored twice and the Vegas Golden Knights rallied to beat the Edmonton Oilers 4-2 on Wednesday night, spoiling Connor McDavid's return to the lineup.

EDMONTON — Noah Hanifin had a pair of goals as the Vegas Golden Knights won their first road game of the season, coming from behind to shock the Edmonton Oilers 4-2 on Wednesday.

SAINT CATHARINES, Ont. — Saskatchewan's Jason Ackerman remained undefeated on Wednesday with a 7-4 win over Newfoundland and Labrador's Trent Skanes at the Canadian mixed curling championship.

EDMONTON — The Alberta government is asking rural municipalities to send letters pointing the finger at specific oil and gas companies that aren't paying their property taxes -- but one rural leader says there's no hope for enforcement.

EDMONTON — The Alberta government is making changes to strengthen privacy rules, including a ban on public bodies such as schools and municipalities selling private information.

CALGARY — Police in Calgary have laid sexual assault charges against a man who volunteered helping newcomers come to Canada.

TOFIELD, Alta. — A recreation facility equipment supplier has been ordered to pay $200,000 after a worker was killed at an arena in central Alberta.

EDMONTON — Connor McDavid is ready to return — well ahead of schedule. The Oilers captain will be back in the lineup when Edmonton hosts the Vegas Golden Knights on Wednesday.