Alberta News

Study finds Alberta underestimates methane emissions by 50 per cent

Emissions of a potent greenhouse gas from Alberta's energy industry are underestimated by nearly 50 per cent, according to a new study from one of Canada's premier climate labs.

Nov 17, 2023 3:52 PM Read more >

Alberta police watchdog says RCMP justified in deadly shooting of man armed with bow

RED DEER, Alta. — Alberta's police watchdog says RCMP officers were justified in the fatal shooting a man who was armed with a compound bow and arrows outside a hospital in 2021.

Nov 17, 2023 1:21 PM Read more >

CPKC says it's unshaken by Mexican president's decree to host passenger rail service

CALGARY — Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. says it's untroubled by a draft decree from Mexico's president that would require freight railways to allow passenger service on their tracks.

Nov 17, 2023 10:14 AM Read more >

In The News for today: Alberta pension plan a no-brainer and APEC summit continues

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...

Nov 17, 2023 2:15 AM Read more >

Lindholm has three-point night to lead the Flames to 5-2 win over the Canucks

CALGARY — It's been a rapid decline offensively for Jonathan Huberdeau since finishing tied for second in league scoring two seasons ago, but he's hoping a big goal on Thursday night will help turn things around.

Nov 16, 2023 11:36 PM Read more >

Elias Lindholm's 3-point game helps Flames deal Canucks 2nd loss in 9 games

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Elias Lindholm had a goal and two assists and Jonathan Huberdeau ended an 11-game scoring drought, leading the Calgary Flames to a 5-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday night.

Nov 16, 2023 10:36 PM Read more >

'No-brainer': Alberta panel hears callers urge split from Canada Pension Plan

EDMONTON — The panel hearing feedback on whether Alberta should quit the Canada Pension Plan heard multiple callers tell them Thursday it’s time to embrace a “no-brainer” provincial program.

Nov 16, 2023 10:28 PM Read more >

Two people dead, three badly hurt after head-on highway crash in southeast Alberta

BASSANO, Alta. — Two people are dead and three were sent to hospital after a head-on crash in southeast Alberta Tuesday night.

Nov 16, 2023 9:35 PM Read more >

Board of Alberta Health Services makes changes to executive team during restructuring

EDMONTON — The board of Alberta Health Services says six of the organization's top executives are no longer in their positions.

Nov 16, 2023 4:54 PM Read more >

Brothers, 14 and 18, charged in fatal Calgary shooting have court appearance

CALGARY — The cases of two brothers who are facing charges after a fatal shooting in Calgary were in court as police identified the man who was killed.

Nov 16, 2023 2:31 PM Read more >