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Reaction to Rachel Notley stepping down as leader of Alberta's New Democrats

Reaction to Rachel Notley stepping down as leader of Alberta's New Democrats

EDMONTON — Former premier Rachel Notley, after almost a decade leading Alberta’s NDP, announced Tuesday that she is stepping down.
WestJet Encore pilots kick off conciliation, starting countdown to possible strike

WestJet Encore pilots kick off conciliation, starting countdown to possible strike

CALGARY — The union representing pilots with WestJet's regional subsidiary have started the clock on potential job action — though any moves on that front are still at least three months off.
Notley legacy as Alberta premier includes pipeline, higher minimum wage, deficits

Notley legacy as Alberta premier includes pipeline, higher minimum wage, deficits

EDMONTON — One of Rachel Notley’s prized possessions from her time as Alberta premier sits on her bedroom dresser: a framed picture of hell freezing over.
Calgary Stampeders sign Canadian receiver Middlemost to contract extension

Calgary Stampeders sign Canadian receiver Middlemost to contract extension

CALGARY — The Calgary Stampeders signed Canadian receiver Tyson Middlemost to a contract extension Tuesday. The 25-year-old native of Dundas, Ont., was slated to become a free agent next month. The six-foot-one.
A look at outgoing Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley

A look at outgoing Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley

EDMONTON — Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley announced Tuesday she would step down from the role once a replacement is chosen. Here are some highlights of her life and career: Age: 59. Born April 17, 1964.
Canada's Gushue opens Canadian Open with victory over Norway's Ramsfjell

Canada's Gushue opens Canadian Open with victory over Norway's Ramsfjell

RED DEER, Alta. — Canada's Brad Gushue opened the Grand Slam of Curling's Co-op Canadian Open with a 7-1 victory over Norway's Magnus Ramsfjell on Tuesday. Gushue, from St. John's, N.L.
Flames goalie Markstrom out day-to-day with injury, Wolf recalled from Wranglers

Flames goalie Markstrom out day-to-day with injury, Wolf recalled from Wranglers

Calgary Flames goaltender Jacob Markstrom is out day-to-day with a lower-body injury, the NHL club announced Tuesday. Markstrom, who is 13-11-2 with a 2.59 goals-against average and .
Alberta oil output hits new record as producers ramp up for Trans Mountain completion

Alberta oil output hits new record as producers ramp up for Trans Mountain completion

CALGARY — Alberta oil production hit an all-time record in November, as oilsands companies ramped up output to prepare for the imminent completion of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion.
'People are dying': Edmonton council meeting hears call for homelessness emergency

'People are dying': Edmonton council meeting hears call for homelessness emergency

EDMONTON — The mayor of Alberta's capital introduced a motion calling for an emergency to be declared over homelessness and housing Monday, along with a plan for immediate and systemic change.
Capital Power and OPG to assess use of small modular nuclear reactors in Alberta

Capital Power and OPG to assess use of small modular nuclear reactors in Alberta

Edmonton's Capital Power Corp. and Ontario Power Generation are joining together to assess the feasibility of developing small modular nuclear reactors to help power Alberta's electricity grid.
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