Alberta News

Alberta house leader withdraws remarks from profane outburst; won't face sanction

EDMONTON — Alberta government house leader Jason Nixon will not be sanctioned for comments he made during an angry exchange that included him swearing at Speaker Nathan Cooper in the legislative assembly.

Apr 25, 2022 5:15 PM Read more >

Alberta student in hospital, another teen arrested after stabbing in school library

FALUN, Alta. — A central Alberta school division says it is arranging counselling for students and staff after a 16-year-old boy was stabbed in a library by another teen Monday. Police said the boy was stable after surgery.

Apr 25, 2022 5:10 PM Read more >

Amazon warehouse workers in Alberta file a second time for unionization vote

NISKU, Alta. — A group of Amazon warehouse workers in Alberta are trying again to unionize. Teamsters Local Union 362 says it has filed a second time for a unionization vote at the Amazon warehouse in Nisku, south of Edmonton.

Apr 25, 2022 3:14 PM Read more >

Crown aims to try four accused in Alberta border blockade case at once

LETHBRIDGE, ALBERTA — One of four men charged with conspiracy to commit murder at a border blockade protest in southern Alberta has run into a roadblock trying to set an early trial date.

Apr 25, 2022 1:59 PM Read more >

Oilers' star Connor McDavid's drive to be NHL's best player starts off the ice

EDMONTON — Christian Dedonato doesn't see Connor McDavid much in the off-season, at least not until at least mid-afternoon. McDavid is too busy working out in the gym or staying sharp on the ice.

Apr 25, 2022 1:06 PM Read more >

TC Energy to partner with U.S. company on renewable natural gas transportation hubs

CALGARY — TC Energy Corp. says it will partner with GreenGasUSA to explore development of a network of renewable natural gas (RNG) transportation hubs. TC Energy says it will build, own and operate the RNG transportation hubs in several U.S.

Apr 25, 2022 9:40 AM Read more >

Elias Lindholm hits 40 goals as Calgary Flames down Vancouver Canucks 6-3

CALGARY — With the playoffs looming, Dillon Dube continues to heat up for the Calgary Flames as a secondary scoring threat.

Apr 24, 2022 12:26 AM Read more >

Brandon Wheat Kings even up series with 2-1 OT win over Red Deer Rebels

RED DEER, Alta. — Riley Ginnell scored 7:16 into overtime to give the Brandon Wheat Kings a 2-1 victory over the Red Deer Rebels Saturday, evening up their first-round WHL playoff series at 1-1.

Apr 23, 2022 11:39 PM Read more >

"Can't wait": Kenney urges end to party sniping, confident of win in leadership vote

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says he "can’t wait" for the results of his leadership vote, which he is confident he’ll win, and urges all sides in the intraparty feud in the meantime to stop their public sniping.

Apr 23, 2022 1:30 PM Read more >

Kane, McDavid help Oilers beat Avalanche to get playoff spot

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Evander Kane had three goals and an assist, Connor McDavid had three assists and the Edmonton Oilers clinched a playoff berth with a 6-3 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Friday night.

Apr 22, 2022 11:28 PM Read more >