Alberta News

Freeland won't say how long it could take to determine what Alberta entitled from CPP

TORONTO — Citing the "complicated" nature of pensions and need for all provinces and territories to weigh in, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland would not provide a specific timeline for determining how much Alberta would be entitled to if it leaves

Dec 15, 2023 4:22 PM Read more >

Gay Ugandan in Edmonton facing deportation gets temporary permit to stay in Canada

EDMONTON — A man in Edmonton who was set to be deported to Uganda, where he feared prison or death for being gay, can stay in Canada for now. On Friday, the 25-year-old was granted a seven-month temporary resident permit.

Dec 15, 2023 2:07 PM Read more >

Boudreau named head coach for Canada's Spengler Cup squad

CALGARY — Veteran NHL coach Bruce Boudreau will make his international coaching debut as Canada's bench boss for the upcoming Spengler Cup. Hockey Canada made the announcement on Friday.

Dec 15, 2023 1:12 PM Read more >

Stampeders re-sign all-star kicker René Paredes to one-year deal

CALGARY — The Calgary Stampeders have re-signed veteran kicker René Paredes to a one-year contract, the team announced Friday. Paredes will be entering his 13th season with the Stampeders, who signed him as a free agent in 2011.

Dec 15, 2023 1:06 PM Read more >

Cavalry FC to shift February Champions Cup game to Vancouver Island to escape cold

CALGARY — Cavalry FC is moving its first-round CONCACAF Champions Cup game in February to Starlight Stadium in Langford, B.C., to escape the Alberta cold.

Dec 15, 2023 11:42 AM Read more >

Trans Mountain warns regulator of potential 'catastrophic' two-year pipeline delay

CALGARY — The company building the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion is warning the project's completion could be delayed by two years if the Canada Energy Regulator does not allow a previously rejected request for a pipeline variance.

Dec 15, 2023 11:12 AM Read more >

Steven Stamkos scores 4 goals to help Lightning end Oilers’ winning streak at 8

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Steven Stamkos scored four goals for the first time in his NHL career, Andrei Vasilevskiy made 53 saves and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat Edmonton 7-4 on Thursday night to end the Oilers’ winning streak at eight.

Dec 14, 2023 11:35 PM Read more >

Steven Stamkos scores 4 goals, Lightning end Oilers' winning streak at 8 with 7-4 victory

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Steven Stamkos scored four goals for the first time in his career, Andrei Vasilevskiy made 53 saves and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat Edmonton 7-4 on Thursday night to end the Oilers' winning streak at eight.

Dec 14, 2023 11:30 PM Read more >

Stamkos scores four, Vasilevskiy stops 53 as Lightning end Oilers' win streak

EDMONTON — Usually a team that outshoots its opponent by 33 shots comes out on top, but that was not the case in Edmonton on Thursday.

Dec 14, 2023 11:18 PM Read more >

WHL roundup: Mayo has three points, Rebels beat Broncos 3-2

RED DEER, Alta. — Hunter Mayo produced three points, including the game-winning goal at 16:33 of the third period, and the Red Deer Rebels edged the Swift Current Broncos 3-2 on Thursday night in the Western Hockey League.

Dec 14, 2023 10:40 PM Read more >