Alberta News

'Happy Stampede': Prime minister mobbed by admirers at Stampede events

CALGARY — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spent Sunday in Calgary where he was surrounded by mostly friendly crowds as he attended a pancake breakfast, visited the Stampede grounds and spoke at a Liberal fundraiser.

Jul 10, 2022 4:40 PM Read more >

'Star power': Federal politicians use Calgary Stampede to lasso support from voters

CALGARY — There's more to the Calgary Stampede than a rodeo, cowboy hats and horses — it's also a major opportunity for politicians.

Jul 10, 2022 9:18 AM Read more >

Suncor Energy says president and CEO Mark Little has stepped down, resigns from board

CALGARY — Suncor Energy Inc.

Jul 8, 2022 7:13 PM Read more >

Organizers of papal visit warn not to buy tickets to open-air mass from resellers

EDMONTON — Organizers of the Pope’s visit to Canada are warning the public not to buy tickets from resellers online, saying they may not be legitimate.

Jul 8, 2022 3:59 PM Read more >

Peacock on the loose for days in Jasper National Park in Alberta euthanized

A peacock on the loose for days in the western Alberta mountain town of Jasper has been euthanized

Jul 8, 2022 3:16 PM Read more >

'A special one': Calgary Stampede kicks off with parade as thousands line streets

CALGARY — The Calgary Stampede returned Friday with its trademark parade, led by Hollywood actor Kevin Costner on horseback, in the first full event since the COVID-19 pandemic began.

Jul 8, 2022 2:20 PM Read more >

Former Chicago Blackhawks defenceman Duncan Keith retiring: source

Edmonton Oilers defenceman Duncan Keith is retiring, a source has told The Canadian Press. Keith played 16 seasons for the Blackhawks before Chicago dealt him to Edmonton for blue liner Caleb Jones and a draft pick last summer.

Jul 8, 2022 1:42 PM Read more >

For first time ever, CFL game set to be broadcast in an Indigenous language

EDMONTON — For the first time in league history, a CFL game will be broadcast in an Indigenous language.

Jul 8, 2022 12:46 PM Read more >

Rona Ambrose to chair Rebecca Schulz's UCP leadership campaign

CALGARY — A candidate vying to lead Alberta's United Conservatives has brought on a high-profile former federal politician as campaign chair.

Jul 8, 2022 11:01 AM Read more >

'Corporate Calgary is back,' Stampede organizers say, as 2022 event kicks off

CALGARY — To outsiders, it's a rodeo — a 10-day party featuring cowboy hats, country music and an abundance of pancakes.

Jul 8, 2022 2:00 AM Read more >