Alberta News

'I know that many of you are angry with me': Kenney speaks to UCP tensions during AGM

CALGARY — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is acknowledging tensions within his United Conservative party, while the UCP president is pleading with members to remain united under the camp's banner.

Nov 20, 2021 4:54 PM Read more >

Party members take sides for, against Kenney at United Conservative meeting

CALGARY — A motion that would have made it more difficult to hold an earlier review of Premier Jason Kenney's leadership failed to get enough support Friday at the United Conservative Party annual general meeting.

Nov 19, 2021 10:06 PM Read more >

COVID-19 vaccine for children between ages five and 11 expected next week in Alberta

EDMONTON — The Alberta government says COVID-19 vaccines will arrive in the province next week for children between the ages five and 11. Health Canada approved the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine Friday for children in that age group.

Nov 19, 2021 5:40 PM Read more >

CP Rail aims to restore service in B.C. next week after devastating mudslides

CALGARY — Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. says it plans to restore service on washed-out tracks in southern British Columbia by midweek after torrential rain and mudslides ground train traffic to a standstill.

Nov 19, 2021 2:36 PM Read more >

Blue Bombers, Stampeders close out regular seasons with playoff tune-up

CALGARY — Rest versus rust is the question for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Calgary Stampeders on Saturday.

Nov 19, 2021 2:18 PM Read more >

Oilers put Nurse and Koekkoek on injured reserve, move Smith to long-term IR

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers placed defencemen Darnell Nurse and Slater Koekkoek on injured reserve Friday.

Nov 19, 2021 1:29 PM Read more >

Edmonton mother in prison for manslaughter of daughter appeals conviction, sentence

EDMONTON — An Edmonton mother who is serving time in an Alberta prison for manslaughter in the death of her daughter is appealing her conviction.

Nov 19, 2021 12:42 PM Read more >

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Nov 19, 2021 11:41 AM Read more >

Another soccer showdown in Alberta as Cavalry FC hosts Pacific FC in CPL playoffs

Four days after Canada's memorable World Cup qualifying win over Mexico in snowy Edmonton, there's another soccer showdown in Alberta.

Nov 19, 2021 9:57 AM Read more >

McDavid, Turris score in shootout to lift Oilers past Jets 2-1

EDMONTON — Giving rookie goaltender Stuart Skinner the start worked out pretty well for the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday. Connor McDavid and Kyle Turris scored in the shootout as the Oilers emerged with a 2-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets.

Nov 18, 2021 10:55 PM Read more >