Alberta News

Two Edmonton high schools move online after high COVID-19 caseloads confirmed

EDMONTON — Two Edmonton high schools have moved classes online after a sudden spike in COVID-19 cases among students and staff. There have been 20 confirmed cases at M.E.

Jan 25, 2021 5:09 PM Read more >

Canadian manufacturers predict 'tough sledding' as Biden signs Buy American order

CALGARY — The head of the Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters says he expects "tough sledding" ahead for his members after U.S. President Joe Biden ordered more stringent Buy American rules for government spending.

Jan 25, 2021 4:03 PM Read more >

Alberta man charged with threatening Northwest Territories public health officer

YELLOWKNIFE — A 28-year-old Alberta man has been charged with making threatening statements toward the chief public health officer of the Northwest Territories. Police say threats were made over the phone Jan. 20 during a call to the office of Dr.

Jan 25, 2021 3:39 PM Read more >

'#ScienceUpFirst:' Social media campaign targets COVID-19 misinformation with science

EDMONTON — Microsoft founder Bill Gates did not create the virus that causes COVID-19 and he is not forcing microchips into your body through vaccinations.

Jan 25, 2021 2:09 PM Read more >

Canadian crude-by-rail exports surge 87% to 170,000 barrels per day in November

CALGARY — Canadian exports of crude oil by rail jumped 87 per cent in November as oil production rose in Western Canada amid limited pipeline capacity for heavy crude.

Jan 25, 2021 1:19 PM Read more >

RCMP officer in Alberta charged with off-duty sexual assault in Edmonton

EDMONTON — Alberta's police watchdog says an RCMP officer has been charged in a sexual assault of a woman in Edmonton.

Jan 25, 2021 11:43 AM Read more >

Pedestrian dies after being struck by vehicle on highway in central Alberta: RCMP

WETASKIWIN, Alta. — RCMP in central Alberta say a man is dead after being hit by a vehicle while he was walking on the highway. Police say it happened Sunday on Highway 2A south of Wetaskiwin.

Jan 25, 2021 10:53 AM Read more >

Obsidian Energy extends hostile takeover offer for Bonterra Energy to March 29

CALGARY — Obsidian Energy Ltd. is extending its hostile takeover offer for Bonterra Energy Corp. until March 29. The offer was set to expire today. Bonterra has repeatedly recommended shareholders reject the bid.

Jan 25, 2021 6:14 AM Read more >

Contaminant from coal mines already high in some Alberta rivers: unreported data

EDMONTON — Some Alberta rivers and streams have already been heavily contaminated by coal mining, unreported government data suggests .

Jan 25, 2021 2:00 AM Read more >

A little luck propels Toronto Maple Leafs to 3-2 win over Calgary Flames

CALGARY — The Toronto Maple Leafs enjoyed puck luck scoring three goals off deflections in a 3-2 win Sunday over the host Calgary Flames.

Jan 24, 2021 5:44 PM Read more >