Alberta News

Edmonton Oilers re-sign forward Kailer Yamamoto to one-year contract

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have extended the contract of forward Kailer Yamamoto by a year. The Oilers and the 22-year-old from Spokane, Wash., agreed to a one-year deal worth $1.175 million.

Sep 18, 2021 10:49 AM Read more >

B.C. willing to help Alberta in COVID-19 battle, but needs hospital space: Horgan

VANCOUVER — Premier John Horgan says the province is willing to help Alberta when it comes to battling COVID-19, but the priority is on ensuring hospitals in British Columbia don't become overwhelmed.

Sep 17, 2021 8:08 PM Read more >

Alberta RCMP investigating deaths of mother and her toddler as homicides

HINTON, Alta. — Alberta RCMP say its major crimes unit is investigating the deaths of a mother and her 16-month-old toddler as homicides. Mounties in Hinton, Alta.

Sep 17, 2021 5:18 PM Read more >

Alberta premier notes COVID-19 vaccine uptake since passport announcement

CALGARY — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says COVID-19 vaccine bookings have nearly tripled in the province since he announced a passport system.

Sep 17, 2021 4:02 PM Read more >

'The boy stabbed me': Calgary care worker stabbed 19 times, client admits killing

CALGARY — A Calgary man has admitted to stabbing his care worker to death at an assisted-living facility in the city nearly two years ago.

Sep 17, 2021 2:55 PM Read more >

Elks quarterback Taylor Cornelius gets first CFL start in absence of injured Harris

EDMONTON — It's baptism by fire for Edmonton Elks quarterback Taylor Cornelius on Saturday. Cornelius makes his first CFL start at home against the league-leading Winnipeg Blue Bombers (5-1).

Sep 17, 2021 2:36 PM Read more >

Enbridge fined for breaching Minnesota environmental laws during Line 3 construction

CALGARY — Enbridge Inc. has been fined and could face criminal charges for breaching Minnesota environmental laws during the construction of its Line 3 pipeline replacement.

Sep 17, 2021 12:35 PM Read more >

'Here we go again:' Albertans react to latest slate of COVID-19 health rules

CALGARY — As an emergency alert blared across the province notifying Albertans of another round of public health restrictions, some felt a range of emotions: anger, confusion, exhaustion.

Sep 17, 2021 11:24 AM Read more >

Alberta's COVID crisis and campaign home stretch: In The News for Sept. 17

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Sept. 17 ... What we are watching in Canada ...

Sep 17, 2021 2:30 AM Read more >

British Columbia won't take COVID-19 patients from Alberta: Dix

VICTORIA — British Columbia's health minister says the province won't be taking COVID-19 patients from Alberta due to current demands on its own health-care system. Adrian Dix says the B.C.

Sep 16, 2021 6:20 PM Read more >