Alberta News

WHL roundup: Oil Kings drilled 10-1 by league-leading ICE

EDMONTON — Vladislav Shilo, Tu Fraser and Matthew Savoie each scored twice as the league-leading Winnipeg ICE drilled the Edmonton Oil Kings in Western Hockey League action on Tuesday.

Feb 28, 2023 10:35 PM Read more >

'Economic engine': Alberta predicting $2.4-billion surplus for petro-powered economy

EDMONTON — Alberta is predicting a $2.4-billion budget surplus for its petro-powered economy this year, with plans to take a big bite out of its debt and put up guardrails to prevent eye-popping deficits when oil booms go bust.

Feb 28, 2023 6:02 PM Read more >

Oilers bolster blue line by acquiring Mattias Ekholm from Predators

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have acquired defenceman Mattias Ekholm from the Nashville Predators. The Oilers also receive a sixth-round pick in 2024.

Feb 28, 2023 5:41 PM Read more >

Oil well cleanup program listed as 'key objective' in Alberta's pre-election budget

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's last budget before an expected spring election gives strong support to a proposed tax break for energy companies to fulfil their legal cleanup duties but doesn't tell voters how much would be spent on it.

Feb 28, 2023 4:30 PM Read more >

Big surplus, no new taxes: Highlights of the Alberta budget

EDMONTON — Alberta's United Conservative government delivered its last budget Tuesday before an election expected in May. It includes a $2.4-billion surplus and more spending in health care, education and justice.

Feb 28, 2023 4:27 PM Read more >

Nickelback exhibit bound for National Music Centre

CALGARY — A special exhibit dedicated to Alberta rockers Nickelback is headed to Calgary's National Music Centre.

Feb 28, 2023 12:26 PM Read more >

CP Women's Open returning to Calgary in 2024, to be held at Earl Grey Golf Club

CALGARY — The CP Women's Open is returning to Calgary. Earl Grey Golf Club will host the Canadian national women's golf championship from July 22-28, 2024. It will be the 50th edition of the Women's Open.

Feb 28, 2023 9:01 AM Read more >

Baytex signs agreement to buy Ranger Oil in deal valued at $3.4B including debt

CALGARY — Baytex Energy Corp. has signed a deal to buy U.S. company Ranger Oil Corp. in a deal valued at C$3.4 billion, including assumed debt. Ranger Oil operates in the Eagle Ford shale region in south Texas, an area where Baytex also has assets.

Feb 28, 2023 6:51 AM Read more >

In The News for Feb. 28: Where is the money going on budget day in Alberta and B.C.?

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023 ... What we are watching in Canada ...

Feb 28, 2023 6:17 AM Read more >

Alberta splits wildlife management into hunting, fishing and everything else

EDMONTON — Alberta's United Conservative Party government has moved on a proposal to split wildlife management responsibilities in the province, creating a new department of hunting and fishing in the Forestry, Parks and Tourism Ministry.

Feb 28, 2023 2:00 AM Read more >