Alberta News

Calgary Flames seek stability, progress and playoffs with younger roster

CALGARY — Rebuild, retool, revamp, pick your term. The Calgary Flames are a team in transition heading into the 2024-25 NHL season.

Oct 8, 2024 4:00 AM Read more >

New faces, same goal: Edmonton Oilers reload for Cup after last year's heartbreak

EDMONTON — This summer, when Stan Bowman was hired as the new general manager of the Edmonton Oilers, he warned fans that no two editions of the team are the same.

Oct 8, 2024 4:00 AM Read more >

Calgary Flames forward Yegor Sharangovich injured to start season

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames placed Yegor Sharangovich on injured reserve Monday with a lower-body injury.

Oct 7, 2024 12:55 PM Read more >

Police officer receives reprimand for database search on Alberta politician

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — An officer in Lethbridge, Alta., has received a reprimand for improperly accessing information in a police database about former NDP legislature member Shannon Phillips.

Oct 7, 2024 12:43 PM Read more >

Canadian Natural Resources buying Chevron's Alberta assets for US$6.5B

CALGARY — Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. has signed a deal to buy Chevron Canada Ltd.'s interests in the Athabasca Oil Sands Project and Duvernay shale for US$6.5 billion.

Oct 7, 2024 11:21 AM Read more >

AI can help family doctors buried in paperwork. Why is uptake low?

Dr. Rosemarie Lall says she was overworked and on the brink of either scaling back her practice or retiring early when she turned to artificial intelligence in a last-ditch effort to manage mounting paperwork.

Oct 7, 2024 9:27 AM Read more >

WHL roundup: Hvidston helps Hitmen knock off Giants 4-3

CALGARY — Connor Hvidston scored twice and Brandon Gorzynski had three assists as the Calgary Hitmen defeated the visiting Vancouver Giants 4-3 in Western Hockey League action on Sunday at Scotiabank Saddledome.

Oct 6, 2024 7:29 PM Read more >

Three townhomes destroyed, six people injured after explosion reported in Calgary

CALGARY — Calgary's fire department says three townhomes were destroyed and numerous people were injured following what neighbours say was an explosion.

Oct 6, 2024 3:19 PM Read more >

WHL roundup: Josephson helps Rebels roll past Hitmen 5-2

RED DEER, Alta. — Ollie Josephson scored once and added two assists as the Red Deer Rebels defeated the visiting Calgary Hitmen 5-2 in Western Hockey League action on Saturday night at the Peavy Mart Centrium.

Oct 5, 2024 10:35 PM Read more >

Roughriders edge Elks 28-24, clinch playoff berth

EDMONTON — The Saskatchewan Roughriders are back in the Canadian Football League playoffs after two years on the outside looking in.

Oct 5, 2024 9:30 PM Read more >