Alberta News

Canada's hydrogen plans 'feasible' despite auditor concerns, says minister

EDMONTON — The federal natural resources minister said Tuesday that concerns from the auditor general’s office about government plans to move to a more hydrogen-powered economy don’t mean the goals aren’t achievable.

Apr 26, 2022 4:36 PM Read more >

Calgary police officer's trial to resume: Judge overturns stay on harassment charges

EDMONTON — A judge has overturned a decision to stay charges against a Calgary police officer and has ordered her trial resume on charges of criminal harassment and unwanted communication. Const.

Apr 26, 2022 4:27 PM Read more >

'Culture of fear': Critic says Alberta premier reaping results of divisive leadership

EDMONTON — One of Jason Kenney’s caucus members says the Alberta premier is reaping what he has sown through personal attacks, dividing people and intimidating opponents.

Apr 26, 2022 4:02 PM Read more >

Van driven by suspected impaired driver crashes into townhouse in Calgary

CALGARY — Police in Calgary say a townhouse complex in the city's northeast was damaged when a suspected impaired driver smashed into it Monday night with a stolen vehicle.

Apr 26, 2022 12:12 PM Read more >

Alberta house leader withdraws remarks from profane outburst; won't face sanction

EDMONTON — Alberta government house leader Jason Nixon will not be sanctioned for comments he made during an angry exchange that included him swearing at Speaker Nathan Cooper in the legislative assembly.

Apr 25, 2022 5:15 PM Read more >

Alberta student in hospital, another teen arrested after stabbing in school library

FALUN, Alta. — A central Alberta school division says it is arranging counselling for students and staff after a 16-year-old boy was stabbed in a library by another teen Monday. Police said the boy was stable after surgery.

Apr 25, 2022 5:10 PM Read more >

Amazon warehouse workers in Alberta file a second time for unionization vote

NISKU, Alta. — A group of Amazon warehouse workers in Alberta are trying again to unionize. Teamsters Local Union 362 says it has filed a second time for a unionization vote at the Amazon warehouse in Nisku, south of Edmonton.

Apr 25, 2022 3:14 PM Read more >

Crown aims to try four accused in Alberta border blockade case at once

LETHBRIDGE, ALBERTA — One of four men charged with conspiracy to commit murder at a border blockade protest in southern Alberta has run into a roadblock trying to set an early trial date.

Apr 25, 2022 1:59 PM Read more >

Oilers' star Connor McDavid's drive to be NHL's best player starts off the ice

EDMONTON — Christian Dedonato doesn't see Connor McDavid much in the off-season, at least not until at least mid-afternoon. McDavid is too busy working out in the gym or staying sharp on the ice.

Apr 25, 2022 1:06 PM Read more >

TC Energy to partner with U.S. company on renewable natural gas transportation hubs

CALGARY — TC Energy Corp. says it will partner with GreenGasUSA to explore development of a network of renewable natural gas (RNG) transportation hubs. TC Energy says it will build, own and operate the RNG transportation hubs in several U.S.

Apr 25, 2022 9:40 AM Read more >