Alberta News

Flasch and Bottcher win crossover games at Brier, Gunnlaugson and Jacobs eliminated

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — Brad Jacobs couldn't get out of the Enmax Centre fast enough after a blowout loss to Saskatchewan's Colton Flasch ended his Tim Hortons Brier playoff hopes on Friday.

Mar 11, 2022 9:29 PM Read more >

'They should apologize': Alberta premier files defence in defamation lawsuit

EDMONTON — Premier Jason Kenney has filed his defence in a defamation lawsuit brought against him by environmental groups over his remarks on the release of an inquiry into supposed misinformation about Alberta's energy industry.

Mar 11, 2022 3:40 PM Read more >

Amid global energy crisis, labour shortage constrains growth of Canadian oilpatch

CALGARY — Labour shortages in Canada's oil and gas industry could curb its ability to quickly step in to fill a gap in supply left in the wake of U.S. sanctions against Russia, industry insiders say.

Mar 11, 2022 2:50 PM Read more >

Alberta budget means Albertans are trapped on a relentless fiscal rollercoaster ride

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Mar 11, 2022 1:56 PM Read more >

Johnny Gaudreau's hat trick sends Flames to 4-1 victory over Lightning

CALGARY — Hats raining down onto the ice, chants of “Johnny, Johnny” from the raucous home crowd, it was a night of big goals and cool moments for Johnny Gaudreau on Thursday.

Mar 10, 2022 11:26 PM Read more >

Gushue and Koe in stride at Tim Hortons Brier, Flasch win forces tiebreaker

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — Shortly after securing first place in his pool with another comfortable round-robin win, Alberta's Kevin Koe looked up at the media backdrop stand adorned with pictures of previous national men's curling champions.

Mar 10, 2022 10:11 PM Read more >

Alberta premier tells municipalities no time to super-spend despite soaring oil cash

EDMONTON — Premier Jason Kenney is telling municipal leaders that while Alberta is once again flush with oil cash, now is not the time to put spending into overdrive.

Mar 10, 2022 4:11 PM Read more >

Speedskater Weidemann to miss World Cup final after positive COVID-19 test

CALGARY — Canadian speedskater Isabelle Weidemann has withdrawn from this weekend's World Cup final in the Netherlands after testing positive for COVID-19.

Mar 10, 2022 3:19 PM Read more >

Gasoline prices to keep climbing, in spite of crude oil pullback

CALGARY — Gasoline costs across Canada are expected to keep smashing records despite a significant mid-week dip in the price of oil. The average Canadian retail fuel price Thursday morning climbed to nearly $1.87 per litre, up from about $1.

Mar 10, 2022 3:00 PM Read more >

Oilers sign defenceman Markus Niemelainen to two-year contract extension

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have signed defenceman Markus Niemelainen to a two-year contract extension with an average annual value of US$762,000. The first year of the agreement is a two-way contract, while the second year is a one-way deal.

Mar 10, 2022 1:47 PM Read more >