Alberta News

Alberta hiring staff for feasibility study of replacing RCMP with new force

EDMONTON — The Alberta government is looking to hire a contractor to study the benefits and costs of a proposed provincial police force that could replace the RCMP.

Sep 10, 2020 7:57 PM Read more >

Flyers centre Sean Couturier wins Selke Trophy as NHL's best defensive forward

EDMONTON — Philadelphia Flyers centre Sean Couturier has been awarded the Frank J. Selke Trophy as the NHL's best defensive forward.

Sep 10, 2020 7:20 PM Read more >

COVID-19 outbreaks at three Alberta schools but no broad transmission: Hinshaw

Alberta's chief medical officer of health says COVID-19 outbreaks at three schools consist of two infected people in each school with no evidence of broader transmission.

Sep 10, 2020 4:59 PM Read more >

Two Alberta Mounties face manslaughter charges in shooting death of man in car

EDMONTON — Two RCMP officers who were charged in the shooting death of a 31-year-old man in northern Alberta two years ago are now facing manslaughter charges. Cpl. Randy Stenger and Const.

Sep 10, 2020 3:50 PM Read more >

Parkland Fuel to expand On the Run convenience store brand across the United States

CALGARY — Parkland Fuel Corp. plans to expand its Canadian On the Run convenience store brand across the United States after acquiring the licence in most states.

Sep 10, 2020 3:28 PM Read more >

Appeal Court reserves decision on conviction of Alberta couple in son's death

CALGARY — Alberta's top court has reserved its decision in the case of a Calgary husband and wife seeking to overturn their convictions in the death of their 14-month-old son.

Sep 10, 2020 1:17 PM Read more >

Wild weather hikes Alberta insured damages above national average at nearly $2B

EDMONTON — A series of severe weather events in Alberta this year has led to insured damages of nearly $2 billion.

Sep 10, 2020 11:31 AM Read more >

$Wilks Brothers formalizes Calfrac takeover offer ahead of vote on restructuring plan$

Wilks Brothers formalizes Calfrac takeover offer ahead of vote on restructuring plan

CALGARY — Texas-based Wilks Brothers LLC says it is making formal the $26.1-million takeover bid for Calfrac Well Services Ltd. it proposed last week, while continuing to urge shareholders to reject a management reorganization plan.

Sep 10, 2020 8:39 AM Read more >

Kucherov scores late; Lightning take 2-0 lead over Islanders

EDMONTON — Even though the Tampa Bay Lightning seem to possess some overtime magic in the playoffs, this was not the the time for more hockey.

Sep 9, 2020 9:49 PM Read more >

Alberta won't 'micromanage' businesses as COVID-19 infections climb: Kenney

EDMONTON — Alberta has no plans to follow its western neighbour in closing or constraining businesses, despite a recent surge in COVID-19 infections.

Sep 9, 2020 5:50 PM Read more >