Alberta News

Edmonton Elks boost COVID vaccinations, rescheduled Argonaut game still up in the air

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Elks say they’re now up to almost 84 per cent of players and coaches vaccinated for COVID-19, but the postponed game with the Toronto Argonauts remains up in the air. “We’re certainly trying to work through it.

Aug 27, 2021 5:43 PM Read more >

Canadian women's hockey team forward Blayre Turnbull turns the page on disappointment

CALGARY — Blayre Turnbull had to make peace with not playing a women's world hockey championship in her home province of Nova Scotia. The forward from Stellarton was going to represent Canada at the world championship in Halifax and Truro in 2020.

Aug 27, 2021 5:01 PM Read more >

Alberta delays some non-urgent surgeries to add hospital space for COVID-19 patients

EDMONTON — Alberta Health Services says some non-urgent surgeries will be postponed to add acute and intensive care space for COVID-19 patients.

Aug 27, 2021 4:46 PM Read more >

Air Canada's strict new employee vaccine policy could set new workplace bar: experts

CALGARY — Air Canada’s decision not to offer rapid testing as an alternative for employees who refuse to be vaccinated against COVID-19 sets a tough new precedent that other companies may emulate, experts say.

Aug 27, 2021 12:48 PM Read more >

Missing for a decade: Alberta RCMP renew efforts to find missing woman with autism

GLEICHEN, Alta. — RCMP are renewing efforts to find a woman a decade after she disappeared. Desiree Oldwoman of the Siksika First Nation east of Calgary was 21 when she was last seen on Aug. 27, 2011.

Aug 27, 2021 11:32 AM Read more >

CWB Financial Group reports Q3 profit up from year ago, beats expectations

EDMONTON — CWB Financial Group beat expectations as it reported its third-quarter profit rose compared with a year ago, helped by revenue growth and lower provisions for bad loans.

Aug 27, 2021 6:50 AM Read more >

Jamie Lee Rattray steps up with two goals for Canadian women in 5-1 win over U.S.

CALGARY — Given the opportunity, Canada's Jamie Lee Rattray made the most of it with two goals in Thursday's 5-1 win over the United States in the women's world hockey championship.

Aug 26, 2021 10:08 PM Read more >

Canada beats US 5-1 in women's world hockey championship

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Jamie Lee Rattray scored twice and Canada overwhelmed the United States 5-1 on Thursday night in the women's world hockey championship, ending the Americans' winning streak in the event at 29 games.

Aug 26, 2021 10:05 PM Read more >

Alberta to offer vaccine confirmation cards, but province says passports a no go

EDMONTON — Albertans will be able to print off a card to show they have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, but provincewide rules requiring proof of vaccination to enter places such as restaurants or sports events remain off the table.

Aug 26, 2021 5:07 PM Read more >

Jump in Alberta alcohol-related hospitalizations in COVID's 1st wave: study

CALGARY — A study from the University of Calgary has found that the number of Albertans hospitalized for an alcohol-related liver disease almost doubled during the first wave of COVID-19. Dr.

Aug 26, 2021 5:02 PM Read more >