Alberta News

Shea Theodore's late goal leads Golden Knights to 5-3 win over Flames

CALGARY — It may not have been pretty, but Shea Theodore will take it.

Mar 8, 2020 8:52 PM Read more >

High meth use at Alberta safe drug sites calls for more resources: advocates

CALGARY — A report for the Alberta government has raised concerns that a large number of methamphetamine users are frequenting supervised consumption sites that were designed to respond to opioid overdoses.

Mar 8, 2020 8:00 AM Read more >

Koskinen solid as Oilers top Blue Jackets; Edmonton moves into tie atop Pacific

EDMONTON — Credit Mikko Koskinen with stealing a win for the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday.

Mar 7, 2020 11:42 PM Read more >

Alberta girls' water polo season cancelled over groping complaint

EDMONTON — The Alberta Water Polo Association has cancelled the rest of its scheduled games this season for young girls after complaints over players being groped during play.

Mar 7, 2020 2:43 PM Read more >

Suspect sought after man badly beaten in Edmonton road rage incident

Edmonton police are seeking witnesses to a violent assault on a man during a road rage incident last week. Police say a black pickup truck cut off a car near a busy northwest Edmonton intersection.

Mar 7, 2020 1:36 PM Read more >

"A storm is coming": Experts sound alarm on pandemic dangers as rural doctors threaten to jump ship

A Health Canada report published in 2003 following the SARS outbreak called family physicians the “sentinels” in a potential pandemic, as they are the ones likely to see sick patients first and recognize the symptoms.

Mar 7, 2020 9:50 AM Read more >

WHL Roundup: Adam Beckman increases league-leading point total in Chiefs win

RED DEER, Alta. — Adam Beckman used a hat trick to increase his league lead in goals, and the Spokane Chiefs defeated the Red Deer Rebels 5-1 on Friday in Western Hockey League action.

Mar 6, 2020 11:19 PM Read more >

Flames gain ground in Pacific Division with a 3-2 win over Coyotes

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames recovered from an early hiccup to earn a 3-2 win over the Arizona Coyotes on Friday.

Mar 6, 2020 11:14 PM Read more >

Alberta and Saskatchewan to meet in 1-2 Page Playoff game at Brier

KINGSTON, Ont. — After close losses in the last two Tim Hortons Brier finals, Brendan Bottcher's Alberta team is well aware of the importance of having the hammer in the championship game.

Mar 6, 2020 8:46 PM Read more >

Alberta reports second presumptive case of new coronavirus; man from Edmonton

EDMONTON — The Alberta government says it is now dealing with a second presumptive case of the novel coronavirus and is ramping up testing protocols. Dr.

Mar 6, 2020 5:47 PM Read more >