Alberta News

Flames searching for answers to McDavid, Oilers with Edmonton eyeing 3-1 series lead

EDMONTON — The Calgary Flames need to figure out a way to at least begin to contain Connor McDavid. The same goes for Leon Draisaitl. Evander Kane, too.

May 23, 2022 5:15 PM Read more >

Flames moving AHL affiliate from California to Calgary next season

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames will relocate their American Hockey League affiliate from Stockton, Calif., to Calgary in 2022-23. The team announced Monday the AHL's board of governors approved the move.

May 23, 2022 12:15 PM Read more >

Kane, McDavid, Draisaitl lead Oilers over Flames 4-1 to take 2-1 series lead

EDMONTON — Evander Kane didn't have a team four months ago. The controversial winger lugging around plenty of off-ice baggage was confident of an NHL return at some point. He just didn't know when or where.

May 22, 2022 11:11 PM Read more >

Flames trying to shake off 'worst' playoff effort in 4-1 loss to Oilers

EDMONTON — If the Calgary Flames thought their second-round series was going to be a cakewalk after scoring nine goals in the opening game, they forgot the firepower of their opponent.

May 22, 2022 10:32 PM Read more >

43 CP train cars derail near southern Alberta town, no injuries reported

FORT MACLEOD, Alta. — Mounties in Alberta say traffic is being rerouted and cleanup is underway after 43 train cars carrying potash derailed Sunday morning.

May 22, 2022 12:06 PM Read more >

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says he won't run in upcoming party leadership race

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney quashed speculation on his immediate political future on Saturday when he explicitly stated he would not be running in the race to pick a new leader for his United Conservative party.

May 21, 2022 3:04 PM Read more >

Oilers' Keith turns back the clock to help Edmonton even Battle of Alberta

CALGARY — Duncan Keith had been here before.

May 21, 2022 12:40 PM Read more >

Flames looking for 'foundation' after Game 2 loss: 'We're playing into their hands'

CALGARY — Tyler Toffoli doesn't recognize this version of his team. And if the Flames don't get back to what's made them successful all season, Calgary could be in big trouble against its high-flying provincial rival.

May 21, 2022 1:11 AM Read more >

Edmonton Oilers douse Calgary Flames 5-3 to even playoff series 1-1

CALGARY — The Edmonton Oilers overcame a pair of disallowed goals and two broken sticks the Calgary Flames converted into goals to win 5-3 and even their playoff series at one victory apiece Friday.

May 21, 2022 12:49 AM Read more >

Cabinet delivers standing ovation as Alberta Premier Kenney stays on as UCP leader

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says he is staying in the top job to maintain "continuity" until a new leader of his United Conservative Party is chosen.

May 20, 2022 12:57 PM Read more >