Alberta News

McDavid says he will probably miss second straight game as Oilers host Coyotes

Edmonton superstar Connor McDavid said he "probably won't go tonight" as the Oilers practiced Friday before a game against the Arizona Coyotes.

Apr 12, 2024 2:17 PM Read more >

Jurors in Coutts blockade public mischief trial will hear final arguments next week

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — The Crown and defence lawyers have wrapped up their cases in the trial of three men accused of orchestrating the border shutdown at Coutts, Alta., in early 2022.

Apr 12, 2024 12:36 PM Read more >

Sweeney named GM of Canada's team for inaugural NHL 4 Nations Face-Off

CALGARY — Boston Bruins general manager Don Sweeney has been named Canada's GM for the inaugural NHL 4 Nations Face-Off tournament. Hockey Canada announced its management team for the February 2025 tournament in a release Friday.

Apr 12, 2024 9:31 AM Read more >

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith appears in Ottawa after attacking federal housing plan

OTTAWA — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is in Ottawa today after tabling a bill that would allow her province to block future direct funding from the federal government to cities.

Apr 12, 2024 2:00 AM Read more >

Alberta dismisses fears federal funding veto bill would put chill on academic freedom

EDMONTON — Alberta's advanced education minister is rejecting concerns her government's proposed gatekeeping law would lead to political interference and jeopardize $500 million of federal funding for academic research in the province.

Apr 11, 2024 5:45 PM Read more >

'He was a messenger': Defence disputes accused was leader at Alberta border blockade

A lawyer for one of three men on trial for their roles in the border blockade at Coutts, Alta., argued Thursday his client was nothing more than a messenger.

Apr 11, 2024 2:43 PM Read more >

Hyman, Draisaitl lead Oilers to 5-1 win over Golden Knights without McDavid

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Zach Hyman and Leon Draisaitl each had a goal and an assist as the Edmonton Oilers beat the Vegas Golden Knights 5-1 on Wednesday night despite the absence of star forward Connor McDavid.

Apr 10, 2024 10:49 PM Read more >

Hyman, Draisaitl push Oilers to 5-1 win over Golden Knights without McDavid

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers plotted the correct course even without their captain on Wednesday.

Apr 10, 2024 10:32 PM Read more >

Oilers star Connor McDavid out for game against Golden Knights

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid missed Wednesday night's game against the Vegas Golden Knights. McDavid did not take part in pregame warm-ups after missing the team’s morning skate and practice on Tuesday.

Apr 10, 2024 7:56 PM Read more >

Oilers superstar Connor McDavid out against visiting Golden Knights

Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid is out for Wednesday's game against the visiting Vegas Golden Knights. McDavid did not take warm-up before the game after missing the team's morning skate and practice on Tuesday.

Apr 10, 2024 6:43 PM Read more >