Alberta News

Alberta Court of Appeal denies new trial for man in murders of woman, her daughter

CALGARY — A man convicted of killing a woman and her daughter will not be getting a new trial.

Apr 20, 2021 11:31 AM Read more >

Former star goaltender Luongo named general manager of Canada's hockey worlds team

CALGARY — Former star goaltender Roberto Luongo has been named the general manager for Canada's men's team for the 2021 world hockey championship.

Apr 20, 2021 9:58 AM Read more >

Ontario, Alberta follow Manitoba, B.C. in giving AstraZeneca vaccine to 40 and up

Younger Canadians in several provinces are now able to get the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. Starting today, those aged 40 and over in Ontario and Alberta can get the shot.

Apr 20, 2021 2:00 AM Read more >

McDavid scores winner as part of three-point night, Oilers beat Canadiens

EDMONTON — With a burst of his world-class speed, Connor McDavid finally solved the Montreal Canadiens in 2021. And his Oilers were more than willing to answer the bell in a physical, playoff-style matchup.

Apr 20, 2021 12:03 AM Read more >

Connor Brown scores twice for Ottawa Senators in 4-2 win over Calgary Flames

CALGARY — The Ottawa Senators may dwell in the bottom of the NHL's North Division, but the club continued to be a headache for the Flames with a 4-2 win Monday over Calgary.

Apr 19, 2021 10:35 PM Read more >

Mixed results for Canadian teams at Champions Cup as Homan wins, Bottcher loses

CALGARY — Win or lose the season's first Grand Slam final, Team Bottcher vice Darren Moulding felt his teammates should be more than proud of their showing in the curling bubble.

Apr 19, 2021 8:08 PM Read more >

WHL says no playoffs for 2020-21 season due to COVID-19 restrictions

CALGARY — There will be no playoffs in the Western Hockey League following the 2020-21 season. The major junior league announced Monday that the season will conclude following the completion of the 24-game regular season due to COVID-19 concerns.

Apr 19, 2021 4:58 PM Read more >

PrairieSky Q1 net profit nearly doubles as revenues increase on higher energy prices

CALGARY — PrairieSky Royalty Ltd. says its net income more than doubled in the first quarter on a nearly 13 per cent increase in revenues on a rise in crude oil and natural gas prices.

Apr 19, 2021 4:51 PM Read more >

Alberta legislature turns down Opposition request to debate bill to protect Rockies

EDMONTON — The Alberta legislature has turned down a request for a special debate on an Opposition bill intended to protect the province's Rocky Mountains from coal mining.

Apr 19, 2021 4:20 PM Read more >

Alberta begins rolling out AstraZeneca COVID vaccine for those 40 or older

EDMONTON — Alberta is allowing people as young as 40 to get the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine starting Tuesday.

Apr 19, 2021 4:12 PM Read more >