Alberta News

EDMONTON — The Alberta government is renewing and expanding its restrictions on coal mining in the province's Rocky Mountains in response to a strong public outcry and two reports written following extensive consultations on the issue.

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says his government is working to provide financial relief to consumers being hammered by high gas prices at the pump.

CALGARY — Floods in B.C. and the temporary shutdown of the Trans Mountain pipeline in the fourth quarter of 2021 cost Parkland Corp. approximately $35 million.

CALGARY — The chief executive of MEG Energy Corp. sees "tremendous demand" for Alberta oil due to the war in Ukraine and a European energy crisis.

CALGARY — The Alberta government is lagging on a promise to fund electronic monitoring of domestic violence offenders even as other provinces push forward with programs believed to have saved lives.

CALGARY — Ben Chiarot's night in Calgary included a puck in the face, stitches and two goals, including the overtime winner, for the Montreal Canadiens in a 5-4 victory over the host Flames on Thursday.

A decision to lift nearly all COVID-19 restrictions in Alberta won't apply to the courts. As of March 1, the Alberta government removed most of its pandemic restrictions, including the need to wear masks.

EDMONTON — Suspended Alberta justice minister Kaycee Madu was moved to another cabinet post Friday following a report that concluded he tried to interfere in the administration of justice over a traffic ticket.

CALGARY — Baytex Energy Corp.'s share price soared Friday on news the company has almost reached its net debt target and will institute a share buyback program in the second quarter of this year. The company's stock closed up 14.2 per cent to $5.71.

EDMONTON — Alberta's police watchdog says a robbery suspect who was killed by officers during a shooting that also left an innocent man dead was carrying a fake firearm.