Alberta News

Western Canada under extreme cold warning, wind chill reaching -55 C

EDMONTON — Frigid temperatures and arctic air have left most of the western provinces shivering with wind chills dipping down to -55 C, forcing ski hills to close and even keeping owners of backyard rinks indoors.

Dec 27, 2021 6:23 PM Read more >

Weather, not Omicron, taking the biggest bite out of Canadian airline schedules

CALGARY — Canadian air travelers are experiencing an uptick in flight cancellations this holiday season, but airlines say weather is a bigger factor than COVID-19.

Dec 27, 2021 1:55 PM Read more >

Americans, Canadians open world junior hockey championship with victories

RED DEER, Alta. — The United States jumped to a three-goal lead and overcame a third-period comeback to defeat Slovakia 3-2 Sunday in the final game on the first day at the world junior hockey championship.

Dec 26, 2021 11:02 PM Read more >

Power, Perfetti drive Canada to 6-3 win over Czechs in world junior hockey

EDMONTON — Owen Power's hat trick helped Canada overcome a nervous start at the world men's under-20 hockey championship with a 6-3 doubling of the Czechs on Sunday.

Dec 26, 2021 9:16 PM Read more >

Calgary Flames resume skating after extended COVID-19 pause

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames returned to the ice Sunday for practice after an extended break because of COVID-19 protocols.

Dec 26, 2021 4:34 PM Read more >

Hockey Canada, Alberta put pandemic hockey know-how to the test again in Edmonton

Alberta is about to host a third pandemic International Ice Hockey Federation tournament armed with experience from the first two, but with the ice still shifting underfoot.

Dec 25, 2021 12:32 PM Read more >

New health restrictions to tackle COVID-19 Omicron surge to take effect in Alberta

EDMONTON — New public health restrictions in Alberta announced earlier this week to help slow the spread of the COVID-19 Omicron variant take effect today.

Dec 24, 2021 2:00 AM Read more >

Canadians down Russia 6-4 in front of sparse crowd in world pre-tournament game

EDMONTON — Mason McTavish and Kent Johnson showed signs of becoming Canada's go-to combination at the upcoming World Junior Championships.

Dec 23, 2021 9:51 PM Read more >

Alberta makes testing changes as Omicron COVID-19 variant continues to soar

EDMONTON — Alberta is adjusting its COVID-19 testing rules to cope with the ongoing rise in cases driven by the highly transmissible Omicron variant. Dr.

Dec 23, 2021 5:34 PM Read more >

Alberta UCP holds Christmas party after health minister asked all to cancel plans

EDMONTON — Alberta's Opposition says the governing United Conservative Party showed hypocrisy by going ahead with a Christmas party a few hours after the health minister strongly encouraged workplaces to cancel holiday gatherings.

Dec 23, 2021 4:27 PM Read more >