Alberta News

Petition asks Ottawa to review overall effect of expanded coal-mining in Alberta

EDMONTON — The federal government needs to step in and consider the potential overall effects of Alberta's intent to expand its coal-mining industry, says a petition tabled Monday in the House of Commons.

Mar 22, 2021 2:36 PM Read more >

'Shepherd ought to protect his flock:' Judge fines, releases jailed Alberta pastor

STONY PLAIN, Alta. — An Alberta pastor who was kept in jail for violating a bail condition to comply with COVID-19 health orders was to be freed Monday without conditions.

Mar 22, 2021 2:10 PM Read more >

CP Rail merger with Kansas City Southern expected to benefit Canadian shippers

CALGARY — The merger of Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. and Kansas City Southern promises improved service for Canadian shippers, but the impact on crude-by-rail volumes will be muted, observers said Monday.

Mar 22, 2021 11:52 AM Read more >

Muyres-Walker duo are now 4-0 at mixed doubles curling championship

CALGARY — Kirk Muyres and Laura Walker defeated the duo of Corey Chester and Stephanie Jackson-Baier 8-3 at the Home Hardware Canadian mixed doubles curling championship on Sunday.

Mar 21, 2021 10:40 PM Read more >

WHL Roundup: Edmonton Oil Kings extend winning streak to seven in win over Rebels

EDMONTON — Colby Knight made 16 saves on 18 shots in a 5-2 Edmonton Oil Kings win over the Red Deer Rebels Sunday. The Oil Kings got goals from five different goal scorers Sunday.

Mar 21, 2021 10:26 PM Read more >

Pair of goals from Blandisi, Teasdale lead Laval Rocket over Stockton Heat

CALGARY — Joel Teasdale and Joseph Blandisi each scored a pair of goals in a 4-1 Laval Rocket victory over the Stockton Heat at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary Sunday afternoon. Both teams were tied 1-1 after the opening 20 minutes.

Mar 21, 2021 4:36 PM Read more >

'Stars align' for CP Rail deal to buy rival for US$25 billion, HQ remains in Calgary

CALGARY — Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd.'s deal to buy U.S.

Mar 21, 2021 2:49 PM Read more >

Environmentalists want Jasper backcountry ban extended to protect remaining caribou

EDMONTON — Environmentalists and scientists are calling on Parks Canada to further restrict access to Rocky Mountain backcountry in an effort to help save the last large caribou herd in the national parks.

Mar 21, 2021 8:00 AM Read more >

WHL Roundup: Edmonton Oil Kings defeat Red Deer Rebels, remain undefeated

RED DEER, Alta. — The Edmonton Oil Kings remain undefeated after a 3-1 victory over the Red Deer Rebels Saturday night in Red Deer. Scott Atkinson, Matthew Robertson, and Jalen Luypen each scored a goal for the Oil Kings (5-0-0-0).

Mar 20, 2021 11:50 PM Read more >

Edmonton Oilers score four unanswered goals to defeat Winnipeg Jets 4-2

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers' resiliency has helped put them atop the North Division standings.

Mar 20, 2021 11:23 PM Read more >