Skip to content
Join our Newsletter

Alberta News

Alberta's top court overturns first-degree murder convictions of man, woman

Alberta's top court overturns first-degree murder convictions of man, woman

CALGARY — Alberta's top court has overturned two first-degree murder convictions in a high-profile case involving the torture and killing of a man and the deaths of three others.
Alberta NDP asks premier to confirm promise to hold election May 29, not seek delay

Alberta NDP asks premier to confirm promise to hold election May 29, not seek delay

EDMONTON — Alberta’s Opposition NDP leader has demanded a public guarantee from Premier Danielle Smith that she will follow through on her promise to hold the next general election on its scheduled date next spring.
Enbridge CEO says federal incentives for clean tech will spur investment in Canada

Enbridge CEO says federal incentives for clean tech will spur investment in Canada

CALGARY — The new incentives for clean energy development in the federal government's fall fiscal update will make a real difference in helping to attract investment capital to Canada, the chief executive of Enbridge Inc. said Friday.
Convoy in Lethbridge, Alta., as three men charged in border blockade appear in court

Convoy in Lethbridge, Alta., as three men charged in border blockade appear in court

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — About 500 people gathered outside a courthouse in southern Alberta to support three men charged in a blockade at the U.S.-Canadian border, but police said Friday the protest caused little disturbance.

Fiddler-Schultz's two-goal night helps Hitmen hold off Royals for 5-2 victory

CALGARY — Riley Fiddler-Schultz scored two goals in the final eight minutes of the game as the Calgary Hitmen downed the Victoria Royals 5-2 on Thursday.

Gushue secures playoff berth with victory at Pan Continental Curling Championships

CALGARY — Canada's Brad Gushue booked a ticket into the semifinals with a fifth straight win at the Pan Continental Curling Championship Thursday with a 10-5 victory over New Zealand in the evening draw. His St. John's, N.L.
Flames handed third consecutive loss as Predators cruise to 4-1 victory

Flames handed third consecutive loss as Predators cruise to 4-1 victory

CALGARY — Filip Forsberg's value is not lost on the Nashville Predators as he continues to prove why he was worth the long-term deal he received in the off-season.
Oilers falter in third period as Devils in fifth in a row behind 4-3 comeback victory

Oilers falter in third period as Devils in fifth in a row behind 4-3 comeback victory

EDMONTON — It took just seven seconds for the New Jersey Devils to flip the script and keep their winning streak alive while ending that of the Edmonton Oilers.
Cree woman alleges discrimination in lawsuit after newborn dies in Edmonton hospital

Cree woman alleges discrimination in lawsuit after newborn dies in Edmonton hospital

EDMONTON — An Indigenous woman has filed a lawsuit against the operator of an Edmonton hospital alleging she faced discrimination and neglect by staff when she delivered her daughter, who died soon after birth.
Decorated Canadian curler Jennifer Jones fast-tracking young team

Decorated Canadian curler Jennifer Jones fast-tracking young team

CALGARY — Winning and mentorship hand in hand is what Jennifer Jones envisioned when she phoned Mackenzie Zacharias.