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Alberta's Smith says she didn't mean to trivialize with comment on unvaccinated

Alberta's Smith says she didn't mean to trivialize with comment on unvaccinated

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she didn't mean to trivialize prejudice faced by minority communities when she suggested unvaccinated people have experienced the most discrimination she has ever seen in her lifetime.
McDavid scores hat trick, adds assist to fuel Oilers' 5-3 comeback win over Canucks

McDavid scores hat trick, adds assist to fuel Oilers' 5-3 comeback win over Canucks

EDMONTON — After a sluggish start to its regular-season opener, Edmonton eventually found its way by orchestrating a huge comeback to win.
Calgary temporarily renames bus route "Crybaby" to honour pop stars Tegan and Sara

Calgary temporarily renames bus route "Crybaby" to honour pop stars Tegan and Sara

Calgary's transit authority is temporarily renaming a city bus route in honour of indie pop stars Tegan and Sara and their upcoming television series.
Alberta's labour shortage and Deputy PM's friend-shoring: In The News for Oct. 12

Alberta's labour shortage and Deputy PM's friend-shoring: In The News for Oct. 12

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Oct. 12 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
As Alberta campaigns to attract workers, economists say the competition is healthy

As Alberta campaigns to attract workers, economists say the competition is healthy

OTTAWA — When Zeel Shah’s partner left Toronto for a job in Edmonton in 2018, the young couple had to decide which city offered the future they wanted for themselves.
Police say no criminal charges in dog attack that killed Calgary senior

Police say no criminal charges in dog attack that killed Calgary senior

CALGARY — Police in Calgary say there will be no criminal charges in a dog attack that killed an 86-year-old woman. Betty Williams was attacked by three dogs while gardening on June 5.
"Most discriminated-against group': Alberta premier pledges to protect unvaccinated

"Most discriminated-against group': Alberta premier pledges to protect unvaccinated

EDMONTON — Danielle Smith, sworn in Tuesday as Alberta's new premier, said she will shake up the top tier of the health system within three months and amend provincial human rights law to protect those who choose not to get vaccinated.
Man killed in RCMP shooting near Edmonton, police watchdog investigating

Man killed in RCMP shooting near Edmonton, police watchdog investigating

EDMONTON — RCMP say Alberta's police watchdog is investigating after officers shot and killed a man southeast of Edmonton.
AthletesCAN asking for transparent action plan from Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton

AthletesCAN asking for transparent action plan from Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton

CALGARY — AthletesCAN is asking Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton to outline a clear election process after the national federation abruptly adjourned a heated annual general meeting last month.
Calgary Flames seek to turn entertaining off-season into longer playoff run

Calgary Flames seek to turn entertaining off-season into longer playoff run

CALGARY — No NHL team lost more and gained more than the Calgary Flames after their most successful season in years.
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