Alberta News

Monahan scores, assists on a pair of goals in Calgary's 4-2 win over Montreal

CALGARY — At the end of a "strange day" for the Calgary Flames, Sean Monahan led them to a 4-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens with a goal and two assists Friday. The Flames' victory was necessary to their playoff hopes.

Apr 23, 2021 10:43 PM Read more >

Alberta halts coal exploration in mountains while consultations continue

EDMONTON — The Alberta government has bowed to public pressure and paused coal exploration in the most sensitive areas of the Rocky Mountains while it continues to gather public feedback about mines.

Apr 23, 2021 4:28 PM Read more >

CN fires latest salvo in battle with CP Rail; analyst survey says shippers prefer CP

CALGARY — Railroad shippers have a much more negative view of a bid by Canadian National Railway Co. to take over the Kansas City Southern railroad than a competing offer by Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd.

Apr 23, 2021 3:57 PM Read more >

Alberta health minister says no decision on more restrictions as COVID numbers climb

EDMONTON — Alberta’s health minister says the government won’t rule out further health restrictions as COVID-19 case numbers soar, but will wait to see data and consider recommendations.

Apr 23, 2021 3:57 PM Read more >

'Egregious': Alberta judge sentences teen to time served for part in revenge killing

DRUMHELLER, Alta. — An Alberta teen who played a role in the 2017 revenge murder of her drug dealer was sentenced Friday to the time she has already served.

Apr 23, 2021 3:15 PM Read more >

Flames game versus Canadiens going ahead despite positive COVID test

CALGARY — The Montreal Canadiens were ready to play the Calgary Flames on Friday evening despite a Calgary player testing positive for COVID-19. The Flames called off their morning skate.

Apr 23, 2021 3:08 PM Read more >

Canada joins U.S. in creating Net-Zero Producers Forum to reduce GHG emissions

CALGARY — Natural Resources Minister Seamus O’Regan says Canada will join the U.S.

Apr 23, 2021 12:20 PM Read more >

Alberta to release update on coal survey; discuss consultation process

EDMONTON — The Alberta government says it will release an update today about a recently concluded online survey on coal mining in the Rocky Mountains.

Apr 23, 2021 10:37 AM Read more >

Previously unbeaten women's teams suffer setbacks at Grand Slam curling event

CALGARY — No women's teams are unbeaten at the Grand Slam of Curling Players' Championship after the last two squads with unblemished records suffered losses on Thursday.

Apr 22, 2021 11:05 PM Read more >

Alberta reports first case of another new variant as daily COVID-19 cases rise

EDMONTON — Alberta has recorded its first case of a new COVID-19 variant that is wreaking havoc in India as the province deals with another surge in cases. Dr.

Apr 22, 2021 5:14 PM Read more >