Skip to content

Alberta News

Panthers downplay Stanley Cup travel woes after storm drenches Florida

Panthers downplay Stanley Cup travel woes after storm drenches Florida

EDMONTON — Dylan Holloway got wind of the storm delaying the Florida Panthers' trip north.
Elks look to bounce back from gutting loss in opener as Alouettes visit town

Elks look to bounce back from gutting loss in opener as Alouettes visit town

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Elks’ mistake-filled fourth quarter transformed what looked to be a dream home opener into a nightmare.
'A most horrible death': Dogs in fatal attack on elderly woman ordered euthanized

'A most horrible death': Dogs in fatal attack on elderly woman ordered euthanized

CALGARY — A Calgary judge has ordered two dogs be destroyed for their part in the "most horrible death" of an elderly woman two years ago.
Oilers trail Panthers 2-0 as Stanley Cup final shifts to Edmonton for Game 3

Oilers trail Panthers 2-0 as Stanley Cup final shifts to Edmonton for Game 3

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers are under pressure as the Stanley Cup final shifts to their home arena tonight. Edmonton trails the Florida Panthers 2-0 in the best-of-seven series for hockey’s holy grail heading into Game 3 at Rogers Place.
Stop gas expansion for home heating or risk leaving ratepayers on the hook: report

Stop gas expansion for home heating or risk leaving ratepayers on the hook: report

TORONTO — Provinces must stop natural gas expansion and invest in electrification to keep home heating reliable and cost-effective, a new report says, suggesting ratepayers and governments could otherwise be on the hook for billions of dollars in und
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith taking over fight of energy 'war room'

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith taking over fight of energy 'war room'

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she's bringing the province's energy "war room" under the purview of her office because she needs to take on the fight with Ottawa on behalf of the energy industry.
'Run and gun': Undercover officer says accused at Coutts spoke of killing police

'Run and gun': Undercover officer says accused at Coutts spoke of killing police

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — An undercover police officer told court Anthony Olienick characterized Mounties as the “arms” of Canada’s “devil” prime minister and said if police tried to break up the border blockade at Coutts, Alta., he would kill them.
Calgary mayor worried water use 'creeping up,' restrictions to last another week

Calgary mayor worried water use 'creeping up,' restrictions to last another week

CALGARY — Calgary's water use is creeping back up, despite conservation pleas from city officials as crews scramble to fix a massive water main break. "We — you and I — need to keep reducing our water usage," Mayor Jyoti Gondek said Wednesday.
Canadian Western Bank shares soar after National Bank tie-up announced

Canadian Western Bank shares soar after National Bank tie-up announced

Shares of Canadian Western Bank surged Wednesday on the news National Bank was buying it at a $5-billion valuation, while shares of other mid-sized banks also saw some gains as the acquisition trend continued. CWB shares closed up 68.
Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner has done his job so far in the Stanley Cup Final, needs more help

Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner has done his job so far in the Stanley Cup Final, needs more help

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — The play of goaltender Stuart Skinner was the biggest question for the Edmonton Oilers going into the Stanley Cup Final. Through two games, Skinner has done his job and is not the reason his team trails the series 2-0.
push icon
Be the first to read breaking stories. Enable push notifications on your device. Disable anytime.
No thanks