Alberta News

One man in hospital, two in custody after shooting on a bus in downtown Calgary

CALGARY — A man has been taken to hospital in life-threatening condition and two others are in custody after a shooting on a Calgary Transit bus in the city's downtown.

Apr 12, 2023 4:46 PM Read more >

WestJet says third parties should share compensation costs after flight delays

CALGARY — WestJet Airlines is asking the federal government to allow airlines to recover passenger compensation costs from other aviation industry partners, if it believes those partners played a role in causing flight delays or disruptions.

Apr 12, 2023 3:53 PM Read more >

Calgary planning to be law enforcement training hub on cryptocurrency crimes

CALGARY — Police in Alberta's largest city are turning to a global blockchain data platform to help combat cryptocurrency crimes. Calgary police announced a partnership Wednesday with Chainalysis, a U.S.

Apr 12, 2023 3:21 PM Read more >

Suspect in kidnapping, drugging and sexual assault of sex workers appears in court

CALGARY — A man accused of targeting women in Calgary's sex trade is to be back before a judge Friday.

Apr 12, 2023 2:45 PM Read more >

'A brand new day': First Nations sign child welfare agreement with Ottawa, Alberta

TROUT LAKE, ALBERTA, CANADA — Three northern Alberta First Nations have signed an agreement with the federal and provincial governments to be responsible for their own child welfare systems.

Apr 11, 2023 5:14 PM Read more >

Alberta premier says she won't discuss investigation by ethics commissioner

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she won’t discuss an ethics investigation launched against her or confirm what it's about.

Apr 11, 2023 5:09 PM Read more >

Alberta premier commits to medicare; NDP points to past musings on private options

EDMONTON — Premier Danielle Smith, in an election-style event, says her United Conservative Party will not make Albertans pay out of pocket to see their family doctor or get medical treatment.

Apr 11, 2023 3:23 PM Read more >

Alberta UCP candidate says people who have heart attacks should be held accountable

EDMONTON — A United Conservative Party candidate in southern Alberta is being criticized for saying people who have heart failure should take accountability for their own health.

Apr 11, 2023 2:49 PM Read more >

Hockey Canada names staff for men's U18 world championship

CALGARY — Hockey Canada has named its staff for the 2023 men's under-18 world championship. Jeff Truitt of the Western Hockey League's Prince Albert Raiders will be the team's head coach. John Dean of the Ontario Hockey League's Sault Ste.

Apr 11, 2023 11:17 AM Read more >

Calgary Flames' playoff hopes end with 3-2 shootout loss to Nashville Predators

CALGARY — Tommy Novak's shootout winner kept the Nashville Predators' playoff hopes alive, while the Calgary Flames' aspirations were snuffed out in yet another overtime loss Monday.

Apr 10, 2023 11:19 PM Read more >