Alberta News

Judge issues court injunction against weekend rodeo protesting health restrictions

CALGARY — Two Albertans have been handed a court injunction against their planned weekend rodeo protesting the province's health restrictions.

Jun 4, 2021 4:13 PM Read more >

'It resonates': Calgary police lay charges in alleged hate-motivated attack

CALGARY — Police in Calgary say they have charged a man in one of a series of alleged hate-motivated attacks in recent weeks.

Jun 4, 2021 3:41 PM Read more >

Legislature member says Alberta premier's patio dinner clearly broke COVID-19 rules

EDMONTON — One of Alberta Premier Jason Kenney’s caucus members says it’s obvious to her that Kenney’s drinks and dinner on a rooftop patio this week broke COVID-19 health rules.

Jun 4, 2021 3:01 PM Read more >

Two children dead after house fire in western Alberta community of Buck Lake

BRETON, Alta. — Police in western Alberta say a one-year-old boy and four-year-old girl died in a house fire earlier this week.

Jun 4, 2021 2:20 PM Read more >

Cineplex movie theatres to reopen across Alberta on June 10

TORONTO — Cineplex movie theatres are set to reopen across Alberta next week, joining their counterparts in several other provinces.

Jun 4, 2021 1:40 PM Read more >

Kenney says 'reasonable effort' made to follow COVID-19 rules at whiskey dinner

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says he and his ministers made every reasonable effort to comply with health rules during a surreptitiously photographed whiskey-drinks dinner on the patio of the infamous "Sky Palace.

Jun 3, 2021 5:03 PM Read more >

'It's a relief:' Some Calgary homeless put aside fears to get COVID-19 shots

CALGARY — Donald Campbell shook and wiped away tears after he received his first COVID-19 vaccination at a walk-in clinic for Calgary's homeless. The 49-year-old said he has battled alcohol and drug addiction and spent years living on the streets.

Jun 3, 2021 1:48 PM Read more >

Insurance provider for Trans Mountain pipeline says it won't renew policy

CALGARY — An insurance provider for the Trans Mountain pipeline said it will not renew its policy with the company when it expires in August. Argo Group International Holdings Ltd.

Jun 3, 2021 1:31 PM Read more >

Alberta heavyweight Tanner Boser expects Latifi to try and take him down in UFC bout

Alberta heavyweight Tanner (The Bulldozer) Boser has yet to be taken down in the UFC, a record that will no doubt be tested Saturday night. The 29-year-old from Bonnyville, Alta.

Jun 3, 2021 10:37 AM Read more >

Inter Pipeline continues to support Pembina deal after improved Brookfield offer

CALGARY — The board of directors at Inter Pipeline Ltd. says it still supports a takeover deal the company signed with Pembina Pipeline Corp., despite an increased offer from Brookfield Infrastructure Partners.

Jun 3, 2021 6:38 AM Read more >