Alberta News

Outcome of Tuesday's byelection a lose-lose for Alberta premier: political scientists

Political pundits say there will be one clear loser in Tuesday's byelection in northern Alberta, but it won't be any of the candidates.

Mar 14, 2022 2:00 AM Read more >

Gushue's Wild Card One team beats Alberta's Kevin Koe in extra end to win the Brier

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — After a whirlwind winter season that included an Olympic bronze medal in Beijing just a few weeks ago, expectations were rather low for Brad Gushue's team at the Tim Hortons Brier.

Mar 13, 2022 10:55 PM Read more >

Ukrainian group says members attacked by Russian-speaking men after Edmonton NHL game

EDMONTON — Police in Edmonton say they are investigating an alleged altercation between Ukrainian and Russian supporters.

Mar 13, 2022 7:46 PM Read more >

Calgary mayor calls for police to enforce bylaws after protests

Calgary's mayor is calling for enforcement against anti-mandate marches through a downtown neighbourhood after police say approximately 2,000 people took part in opposing protests Saturday.

Mar 13, 2022 7:38 PM Read more >

Alberta boosts funding to improve security of churches, religious buildings

CALGARY — Alberta is more than doubling its funding for a program that aims to protect places of worship from hate crimes and vandalism.

Mar 13, 2022 5:11 PM Read more >

Connor McDavid scores twice, Edmonton Oilers outmuscle defending Stanley Cup champs

EDMONTON — It was the kind of confidence boost the Edmonton Oilers desperately needed.

Mar 12, 2022 11:58 PM Read more >

Koe wins 1-2 Page playoff game at Brier, Bottcher to meet Gushue in semifinal

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — Pressed into a three-man setup after the withdrawal of vice Mark Nichols, the Wild Card One team skipped by Brad Gushue showed Saturday that it can play short-handed just as well as even strength.

Mar 12, 2022 11:07 PM Read more >

Markstrom stops 19 pucks in shutout, Lindholm nets 30th as Flames blank Red Wings

CALGARY — It was more difficult than perhaps it should have been given Calgary's 31-5 edge in shots after two periods, but the red-hot Flames won again on Saturday.

Mar 12, 2022 9:39 PM Read more >

1 dead, 6 injured after police get call about shots fired at Edmonton lounge

EDMONTON — Police in Edmonton say one man is dead and multiple others were injured following a shooting at a lounge.

Mar 12, 2022 3:08 PM Read more >

Nichols out of Wild Card One lineup at Brier after positive COVID-19 test

LETHBRIDGE, Alta.

Mar 11, 2022 10:55 PM Read more >