Alberta News

CALGARY — Kirk Triplett knows what it’s like to be in contention at the Shaw Charity Classic. Now, the 60-year-old from Scottsdale, Ariz.

Calgary Stampeders head coach Dave Dickenson was released from COVID-19 protocols Saturday after his team defeated the Ottawa Redblacks without him. Dickenson didn't travel with the Stampeders to Ottawa for Friday's game, which Calgary won 17-3.

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Michael Brind'Amour has resigned as the chair of Hockey Canada's board of directors amid scrutiny of the organization for its handling of sexual assault allegations against members of previous men's junior teams.

CALGARY — The chair of Hockey Canada's board of directors has resigned. Michael Brind’Amour has stepped down effective immediately, Hockey Canada said Saturday in a statement.

CALGARY — Police who have been investigating the suspected murder of a Calgary woman who was last seen more than five years ago are searching this weekend for evidence east of the city.

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Tyler Benson to a one-year extension. The 24-year-old from Edmonton played 29 games for the Oilers last season. He scored his first NHL goal Feb. 20 against the Minnesota Wild.

CALGARY — Alberta's police watchdog is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Calgary's Radisson Heights neighbourhood that sent a man to hospital. Police were called to the 1500 block of 35 Street S.E. at about 10 p.m.

RED DEER, Alta. — Canada's men's under-18 team defeated Finland 4-1 to advance to the Hlinka Gretzky Cup final Friday night. Ethan Gauthier scored the opening goal in the first period, his tournament-leading fifth of the competition.

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Padraig Harrington made a long eagle putt on the final hole Friday for a 6-under 64 that gave him a one-shot lead over Kirk Triplett in the Shaw Charity Classic.

CALGARY — Padraig Harrington lives to hear the roar of the crowd.