Alberta News

Tkachuk scores 40th goal as the Calgary Flames top the Dallas Stars 4-2

CALGARY — Matthew Tkachuk's milestone night on Thursday came in a division-clinching win.

Apr 21, 2022 11:27 PM Read more >

Edmonton Oil Kings beat Lethbridge Hurricanes 4-1 in first-round opener

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oil Kings kicked off the Western Hockey League post-season with a 4-1 victory over the Lethbridge Hurricanes on Thursday night. Four different Edmonton players scored as the Oil Kings fired 48 shots on net.

Apr 21, 2022 10:38 PM Read more >

Calgary police investigating fatal shooting in Saddle Ridge neighbourhood

CALGARY — Police have released the name of a man who died after being shot in a northeast Calgary neighbourhood. An autopsy has identified the victim as Hisham Ahmed, who was 24.

Apr 21, 2022 5:24 PM Read more >

Muslim group concerned after Edmonton mosques receive packages with powdery substance

EDMONTON — A group representing Muslims in Canada is asking mosques in Edmonton to be on the lookout after mail containing a white powdery substance was delivered to two places of worship.

Apr 21, 2022 4:21 PM Read more >

Alberta bill proposes changes to leaves for bereavement, reservist duties

EDMONTON — Alberta plans to expand bereavement leaves and time off for reservists taking part in training or military operations. The province currently allows three days unpaid leave for an employee when a family member dies.

Apr 21, 2022 3:22 PM Read more >

'Soap opera': Alberta premier says he's been too tolerant of open dissent

EDMONTON — Premier Jason Kenney says Albertans are unimpressed with the intraparty melodrama of his United Conservative government and adds that, if anything, he has been too soft on dissenters.

Apr 21, 2022 11:56 AM Read more >

Alberta Investment Management Corp. reports record 14.7 per cent return for 2021

EDMONTON — Alberta Investment Management Corp. says it earned a 14.7 per cent return last year to post its strongest year ever. The result easily beat the investment manager's benchmark of 8.

Apr 21, 2022 5:51 AM Read more >

McDavid scores his 43rd goal, adds two assists, in Edmonton's 5-2 win over Dallas

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers are on the cusp of clinching a playoff spot. Connor McDavid had a goal and two assists to move back into the league lead for points as the Oilers earned a 5-2 victory over the Dallas Stars on Wednesday night.

Apr 20, 2022 10:25 PM Read more >

Alberta house leader Jason Nixon accused of trying to intimidate opponent in chamber

EDMONTON — Alberta government house leader Jason Nixon is facing accusations of intimidation following a fiery exchange in the house that saw him lob a swear word toward the Speaker.

Apr 20, 2022 6:47 PM Read more >

Alberta health minister says latest COVID-19 variant may have reached a plateau

EDMONTON — The Alberta government says the number of COVID-19 infections continues to increase in the province but cases with the latest variant of the virus may have reached a plateau.

Apr 20, 2022 4:59 PM Read more >