Alberta News

Former Liberal MP Kent Hehr running to be Calgary's next mayor

CALGARY — Former member of Parliament Kent Hehr is throwing his hat in the ring to become Calgary's new mayor.

Sep 7, 2021 1:23 PM Read more >

Edmonton Elks add former L.A. Rams linebacker Derrick Moncrief

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Elks have beefed up their defence, signing former NFL linebacker Derrick Moncrief. Moncrief, 28, was cut by Los Angeles last month after splitting the 2020 season between the Rams and Las Vegas Raiders.

Sep 7, 2021 12:29 PM Read more >

Harris throws four TD passes, leads Elks to 32-20 win over Stampeders

CALGARY — Trevor Harris was well aware that he had never been on the winning end of a decision against the Calgary Stampeders.

Sep 6, 2021 7:47 PM Read more >

Edmonton Elks return from COVID-19 hiatus to face Stampeders in Labour Day Classic

CALGARY — The Calgary Stampeders will have history on their side Monday when they host the Edmonton Elks. Calgary (1-3) has won the last eight Labour Day showdowns against Edmonton (1-2).

Sep 5, 2021 5:55 PM Read more >

Twenty years later, Canadians reflect on their efforts after the 9/11 attacks

Calgary firefighter Mark Turik recalls standing at Ground Zero in January 2002, watching a group of police officers as they surrounded a body pulled from the rubble of the World Trade Center.

Sep 5, 2021 5:23 PM Read more >

Rookie quarterback Jake Maier to make third straight start when Stampeders face Elks

CALGARY — Rookie Jake Maier will make a third straight start at quarterback Monday when the Calgary Stampeders host the Edmonton Elks.

Sep 5, 2021 11:15 AM Read more >

Alberta turns to staffing agencies for nurses as it deals with patient surge

EDMONTON — Alberta's health delivery body says it's turning to staffing agencies for nurses as "a last resort," saying its local supply of nurses is "close to being exhausted" as intensive care units approach capacity.

Sep 4, 2021 5:58 PM Read more >

Alberta man faces second-degree murder charge in death of six-month-old: RCMP

STONEY NAKODA FIRST NATION, ALBERTA — Alberta RCMP say a 21-year-old man has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of a baby. Police say they arrested Tyriq Lyman Kootenay from the Stoney Nakoda First Nation on Wednesday.

Sep 3, 2021 5:52 PM Read more >

Alberta announces $100 gift card incentive to get holdouts vaccinated as cases surge

EDMONTON — Premier Jason Kenney, two months after declaring victory over COVID-19, is offering $100 to Albertans who aren't vaccinated to try to curb nation-leading cases of the illness that have again pushed the province's hospitals to the brink.

Sep 3, 2021 4:30 PM Read more >

Coal committee hears Albertans want overall policy on Rocky Mountain development

EDMONTON — Albertans want to talk about a lot more than coal when it comes to development in their beloved Rocky Mountains, says the head of the committee charged with collecting public opinion on the issue.

Sep 3, 2021 2:00 AM Read more >