Alberta News

Murder-conspiracy trial hears of weapons found in home near blockade at Coutts, Alta.

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — An RCMP officer testified Friday that rifles, body armour and buckets full of ammunition were found in a modular home near the border blockade at Coutts, Alta. Const.

Jun 21, 2024 4:09 PM Read more >

Calgary mayor wants wide survey of water lines after catastrophic break

CALGARY — Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek has promised a wide-ranging examination of the city's underground infrastructure as it enters its third week of water use restrictions after a catastrophic pipeline break.

Jun 21, 2024 3:37 PM Read more >

Argos defensive lineman Ceresna looking forward to facing Edmonton Elks

TORONTO — Jake Ceresna returns from the bye week refreshed and with a little added incentive to keep the Toronto Argonauts unbeaten at home. Toronto (1-0) hosts the Edmonton Elks (0-2) on Saturday night.

Jun 21, 2024 1:18 PM Read more >

Murder-conspiracy trial hears of guns found in travel trailer near Coutts blockade

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — An RCMP officer has told a murder-conspiracy trial that several weapons were discovered inside a travel trailer parked near the 2022 border blockade at Coutts, Alta. Sgt.

Jun 21, 2024 12:07 PM Read more >

Pathways oilsands group removes website content over anti-greenwashing rules

CALGARY — The Pathways Alliance group of oilsands companies has removed all content from its website and social media feeds, citing uncertainty over a new anti-greenwashing rule poised to become federal law, while a major oil and gas industry group h

Jun 21, 2024 8:30 AM Read more >

Oilers look to avoid elimination against visiting Panthers in Game 6 of Stanley Cup

EDMONTON — Another must-win game awaits the Edmonton Oilers Friday night. Edmonton is set to host Game 6 against the Florida Panthers looking to stave off elimination once more in the Stanley Cup final.

Jun 21, 2024 6:29 AM Read more >

Is that Connor McDavid? Oilers fan decorates yard with life-size player paintings

EDMONTON — It's hard to miss Edmonton Oilers Captain Connor McDavid jumping over the white fence of Warren Sillanpaa's downtown home.

Jun 20, 2024 5:21 PM Read more >

Oilers embracing Edmonton's playoff fever: 'The excitement's high'

EDMONTON — Mattias Ekholm got off the plane and headed to the pitch. After the long journey from Florida to Edmonton — including a refuelling stop — the Oilers defenceman went to watch his son's soccer game Wednesday evening.

Jun 20, 2024 5:17 PM Read more >

Alberta environment minister unworried by movement toward methane tariffs

WASHINGTON — Alberta's environment minister expressed little concern that European countries are taking steps toward tariffs on imported natural gas associated with high methane emissions as she promoted the province's role as an energy ally in Washi

Jun 20, 2024 3:36 PM Read more >

McDavid, Oilers looking to continue Stanley Cup push in Game 6 against Panthers

EDMONTON — Connor McDavid has spent his entire life pushing toward the biggest moment on hockey's biggest stage. The crisp winter nights on outdoor rinks. The countless hours inside arenas. The long bus rides.

Jun 20, 2024 3:34 PM Read more >