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'Still a long way to go': Scientist, chemist, biologist to celebrate women in STEM

'Still a long way to go': Scientist, chemist, biologist to celebrate women in STEM

EDMONTON — Ice core scientist Alison Criscitiello has guided expeditions to the tips of the tallest peaks in the world, but some of the biggest challenges she's faced have been on the ground.
Tired Flames look forward to time off after blowing lead in 3-2 OT loss to Kraken

Tired Flames look forward to time off after blowing lead in 3-2 OT loss to Kraken

CALGARY — The pause in the NHL season for the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament is coming at the right time according to Calgary Flames coach Ryan Huska after his tired club blew a two-goal, late-game lead on Saturday.
Beniers scores on overtime power play to cap Kraken's rally in 3-2 victory over Flames

Beniers scores on overtime power play to cap Kraken's rally in 3-2 victory over Flames

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Matty Beniers scored on a power play at 2:58 of overtime after the Seattle Kraken overcame a late two-goal deficit in a 3-2 victory over the Calgary Flames on Saturday night.
Beniers scores in OT as Kraken rally to beat Flames 3-2

Beniers scores in OT as Kraken rally to beat Flames 3-2

CALGARY — Matty Beniers scored a power-play goal at 2:58 of overtime as the visiting Seattle Kraken completed the late comeback to edge the Calgary Flames 3-2 on Saturday.
Alberta premier denies wrongdoing, asks for expedited review of health contracts

Alberta premier denies wrongdoing, asks for expedited review of health contracts

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she wants a review of provincial contracts with private health-care clinics to be expedited amid allegations of sweetheart deals, and she insists she has done nothing wrong.
New Calgary zoo boss promises 'exceptional care' for animal safety, conservation

New Calgary zoo boss promises 'exceptional care' for animal safety, conservation

CALGARY — The first thing Kyle Burks does when he gets home from work is greet his cat. "I tell her about my day and she tells me about hers," said the new president and CEO of the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo. "And then I kiss my wife.
Martin Necas's late goal lifts Colorado Avalanche over Edmonton Oilers 5-4

Martin Necas's late goal lifts Colorado Avalanche over Edmonton Oilers 5-4

EDMONTON — A star-studded showdown between the Avalanche and Edmonton Oilers saw Colorado's best players shine a bit brighter.
Necas scores tiebreaking goal in 3rd period as Avalanche beat Oilers 5-4

Necas scores tiebreaking goal in 3rd period as Avalanche beat Oilers 5-4

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Martin Necas scored the tiebreaking goal late in the third period, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Edmonton Oilers 5-4 on Friday night.
Alberta private surgical provider denies allegations of sweetheart deals

Alberta private surgical provider denies allegations of sweetheart deals

EDMONTON — An Alberta surgical company named in allegations that government officials interfered to offer up sweetheart deals for private clinics says the claims are false.
Four charged after 13-year-old boy found dead at Edmonton transit station

Four charged after 13-year-old boy found dead at Edmonton transit station

EDMONTON — Edmonton police say three youths and an adult have been charged after a 13-year-old boy was found dead at a downtown light rail transit station.
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