Alberta News

Ex-Alberta justice minister found in contempt of court for defamation-threat letter

EDMONTON — A former Alberta justice minister has been found in contempt of court for threatening to sue a plaintiff in the middle of her testimony in a civil trial.

Apr 13, 2022 1:09 PM Read more >

Alberta government announces it will match federal funding for transit

CALGARY — The Alberta government says it will match federal funding for municipal transportation across the province because a lot of revenue has been lost during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Apr 13, 2022 11:08 AM Read more >

Shaw posts lower second-quarter profit and revenue, remains focused on Rogers deal

CALGARY — Shaw Communications Inc. recorded a smaller profit in its latest quarter as revenue also edged down ahead of its planned multibillion-dollar takeover by one of Canada's largest telecoms.

Apr 13, 2022 10:04 AM Read more >

Why did Amazon workers win the fight to form a union in Staten Island but not in Alberta?

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Apr 13, 2022 8:14 AM Read more >

Tkachuk scores three, Gaudreau passes 100-point mark as Flames down Kraken 5-3

CALGARY — Johnny Gaudreau's major milestone sparked a big third period comeback for the Calgary Flames on Tuesday.

Apr 12, 2022 11:40 PM Read more >

Going once, going twice: Calgary Stampede canvas auction returns after pandemic delay

CALGARY — The return of the Calgary Stampede's canvas auction Tuesday night mirrored much of the economic uncertainty coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Apr 12, 2022 10:49 PM Read more >

Prime minister visits Edmonton, criticizes Alberta's response to opioid crisis

EDMONTON — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau criticized the Alberta government Tuesday for not addressing the opioid epidemic in ways that have proven to be effective elsewhere.

Apr 12, 2022 5:45 PM Read more >

U.S. senator backs Alberta premier in energy security partnership

CALGARY — A high-profile United States senator is backing Alberta Premier Jason Kenney in pushing for more North American oil to supplant Russian supplies during the invasion of Ukraine. West Virginia Sen.

Apr 12, 2022 5:21 PM Read more >

'Blood sport:' Observers say purported emails suggest decline of Alberta politics

EDMONTON — Emails suggesting a former Alberta justice minister hired a political fixer to pull the phone logs of a reporter to trace her sources show how the province's politics has deteriorated, observers say. "Current Alberta political culture ...

Apr 12, 2022 4:41 PM Read more >

Edmonton Elks sign quarterback Michael Beaudry, release defensive back Blake

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Elks signed quarterback Michael Beaudry and released defensive back Eric Blake on Tuesday. Both players are Canadian.

Apr 12, 2022 2:48 PM Read more >