Alberta News

Oilers look to keep momentum in back-and-forth series with Golden Knights

EDMONTON — Stopping the momentum swings will be the key for the Edmonton Oilers.

May 12, 2023 11:23 AM Read more >

NDP leader waiting to see 'fine print' before endorsing Calgary Flames arena deal

CALGARY — Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley says there is too much hidden fine print for her to endorse a $1.2-billion deal to replace the aging Saddledome with a new arena for the Calgary Flames.

May 12, 2023 10:27 AM Read more >

Military to help with Alberta wildfire response as heat wave approaches

Members of the Canadian Armed Forces are being deployed to Alberta as hot and dry conditions in the forecast threaten to worsen an already intense wildfire season.

May 12, 2023 2:00 AM Read more >

Alberta regulator says Imperial Oil faces more water problems at Kearl oilsands mine

The Alberta Energy Regulator has warned Imperial Oil about more wastewater problems at its Kearl oilsands mine in northern Alberta.

May 11, 2023 6:37 PM Read more >

Suspect in stabbings of mother and child in Edmonton dies in hospital

EDMONTON — The suspect in the stabbing deaths of a mother and child outside a school last week has died in hospital, police said Thursday.

May 11, 2023 5:34 PM Read more >

'Unprecedented': Bill Blair says military help on the way to battle Alberta wildfires

Canadian Forces personnel are being deployed to help with Alberta's early and intense wildfire season that has forced tens of thousands of people to leave their homes.

May 11, 2023 5:01 PM Read more >

Overnight temperatures to bring relief in upcoming B.C. and Alberta heat wave

Alberta and British Columbia are bracing for an unseasonable heat wave with daytime highs soaring up to 15 degrees above normal over the coming days, though overnight temperatures are expected to provide some relief.

May 11, 2023 4:13 PM Read more >

Protesters of Alberta premier's private health comments storm stage at news event

EDMONTON — Alberta United Conservative Leader Danielle Smith was hustled offstage by security Thursday after a handful of placard-waving protesters disrupted her news conference over past musings about selling hospitals to private operators.

May 11, 2023 4:09 PM Read more >

Greenpeace alleges 'greenwashing' in oilsands ads; Competition Bureau to investigate

CALGARY — The Competition Bureau of Canada has opened an investigation into allegations of greenwashing against the Pathways Alliance, a consortium of oilsands companies.

May 11, 2023 3:29 PM Read more >

NDP Leader Rachel Notley promises $1.2B for Calgary schools, hospitals, transit lines

CALGARY — The Alberta NDP is promising to build more hospitals, schools and light-rail transit lines in Calgary if the party is elected on May 29. Leader Rachel Notley is to make an announcement to spend $1.

May 11, 2023 2:25 PM Read more >