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'It could have been deadly': Truckers end blockade at Alberta border crossing

'It could have been deadly': Truckers end blockade at Alberta border crossing

COUTTS, Alta. — A blockade that paralyzed a United States border crossing for more than two weeks ended Tuesday as trucks and other vehicles with horns blaring rolled away from a southern Alberta community.
Premier Jason Kenney calls March 15 byelection, UCP candidate campaigning to oust him

Premier Jason Kenney calls March 15 byelection, UCP candidate campaigning to oust him

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has called a byelection that will feature his own candidate campaigning to topple him as leader. Elections Alberta announced Tuesday the launch of a four-week campaign in Fort McMurray-Lac La Biche.
Coastal GasLink pipeline to go 'significantly' over budget, says TC Energy

Coastal GasLink pipeline to go 'significantly' over budget, says TC Energy

CALGARY — The company behind the Coastal GasLink pipeline continues to expect to go "significantly" over budget for the project and will also deliver a delayed completion date. However, TC Energy Corp.
Edmonton Elks sign veteran Canadian defensive lineman Jordan Reaves

Edmonton Elks sign veteran Canadian defensive lineman Jordan Reaves

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Elks signed veteran Canadian defensive lineman Jordan Reaves on Tuesday. Reaves, 32, spent the entire 2021 season on the Saskatchewan Roughriders' injured list recovering from an Achilles tendon injury.
'Had to act': RCMP arrest 13, seize weapons near Alberta-U.S. border crossing

'Had to act': RCMP arrest 13, seize weapons near Alberta-U.S. border crossing

COUTTS, Alta. — RCMP arrested 13 people near the main United States border crossing in southern Alberta on Monday after becoming aware of a cache of firearms and ammunition. RCMP Supt.
Flames acquire forward Tyler Toffoli from Canadiens for two players, two draft picks.

Flames acquire forward Tyler Toffoli from Canadiens for two players, two draft picks.

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames added a new face on Monday, but also a familiar face to many.
Alberta students walk out to protest decision to lift mask mandate in schools

Alberta students walk out to protest decision to lift mask mandate in schools

EDMONTON — Dozens of students in Alberta walked out of their classrooms Monday afternoon to protest the government's decision to lift a mask mandate in schools.
Edmonton Elks sign veteran receiver Duron Carter to play defensive back

Edmonton Elks sign veteran receiver Duron Carter to play defensive back

EDMONTON — Duron Carter is returning to the CFL. The Edmonton Elks signed the veteran American receiver on Monday but he'll play as a defensive back, the CFL club announced.
Industry, provincial lobbying weaken proposed federal coal effluent rules: critics

Industry, provincial lobbying weaken proposed federal coal effluent rules: critics

EDMONTON — The federal government has bowed to provincial and industry lobbying in weakening proposed standards for coal mining effluent, critics say.
Flames run win streak to six in a row with victory over Islanders

Flames run win streak to six in a row with victory over Islanders

CALGARY — It took a while to get in the lineup and stay in the lineup, but Flames Adam Ruzicka is starting to flash his potential.
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