Alberta News

Draisaitl scores 3, Oilers beat Ducks 6-0, get playoff berth

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Leon Draisaitl scored three goals to reach 50 for the season, Connor McDavid had a goal and an assist and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Anaheim Ducks 6-0 on Saturday night to clinch their fourth straight playoff berth.

Apr 2, 2023 12:02 AM Read more >

Draisaitl nets hat trick and 50th as Oilers squash Ducks 6-0

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers appear to be on cruise control heading into the playoffs while collecting new milestones on a nightly basis.

Apr 1, 2023 11:48 PM Read more >

Smith replaces candidate who isn't running with candidate who'd said she wouldn't run

CALGARY — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has appointed a replacement candidate for a cabinet minister who says she won't be running in this spring's election, and the replacement is also a minister who previously said that she, too, wouldn't be runni

Apr 1, 2023 9:58 PM Read more >

Stampeders sign veteran defensive lineman Mike Moore

CALGARY — The Calgary Stampeders have signed defensive lineman Mike Moore, the team announced Saturday. The length of the contract was not specified. Moore, 29, had 31 tackles, six sacks and a forced fumble for the Montreal Alouettes last season.

Apr 1, 2023 11:54 AM Read more >

Alberta premier's phone call to accused raises questions about court case

EDMONTON — A phone call between Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and a Calgary pastor where they discussed his criminal trial raises questions about whether she has compromised the case, the Opposition NDP said Friday.

Mar 31, 2023 4:08 PM Read more >

Former Alberta cabinet minister cited by law society for alleged misconduct

CALGARY — A former Alberta cabinet minister has been cited by the province's law society for alleged professional misconduct. The Law Society of Alberta has posted two citations on its website for Calgary lawyer Jonathan Denis.

Mar 31, 2023 12:29 PM Read more >

Enbridge plans to partner on clean ammonia facility in Corpus Christi, TX

CALGARY — Enbridge Inc. says it has signed a letter of intent with Yara Clean Ammonia to jointly develop a blue ammonia production facility at the Enbridge Ingleside Energy Centre near Corpus Christi, Texas.

Mar 31, 2023 9:30 AM Read more >

Connor McDavid scores 61st goal, Oilers beat Kings 2-0

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Connor McDavid scored his NHL-leading 61st goal of the season and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Los Angeles Kings 2-0 on Thursday night for their third straight victory.

Mar 30, 2023 11:32 PM Read more >

McDavid enters history books, Skinner shines as Oilers top Kings 2-0

EDMONTON — Stuart Skinner has further cemented himself as the Edmonton Oilers’ playoff goalie.

Mar 30, 2023 10:58 PM Read more >

Appropriate for Alberta premier to discuss COVID case with accused, deputy says

EDMONTON — Alberta’s deputy premier says it was appropriate for Premier Danielle Smith to phone up a pastor and discuss his upcoming criminal trial on charges stemming from protests over pandemic restrictions.

Mar 30, 2023 4:19 PM Read more >