Alberta News

CALGARY — An energy company says a First Nations blockade and standoff that kept it from using an oil lease road has been resolved. Calgary-based Obsidian Energy says it has reached an agreement in principle with the Woodland Cree First Nation.

CALGARY — A new section of water pipe was set to arrive in Calgary on Tuesday, as the city’s mayor urged residents to stay the course, conserve and keep the taps from running dry.

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames have hired former Columbus head coach Brad Larsen as an assistant on Ryan Huska's staff. Larsen spent nine seasons with the Blue Jackets, including two as head coach (2021-22 and 2022-23).

OTTAWA — British Columbia needs to step up and take on more asylum seekers who come to Canada, the federal immigration minister said Tuesday in response to criticism from the B.C. premier about funding for immigration settlement.

Proline bettors' support of the Edmonton Oilers appears to be on the decline. The Oilers trail the Florida Panthers 2-0 in the best-of-seven Stanley Cup final. The series is scheduled to resume Thursday night in Alberta.

CALGARY — The Alberta government pointed Tuesday to a new report from a federal advisory committee, calling it proof that Ottawa should abandon its "reckless" 2035 clean electricity targets.

CALGARY — The union representing mechanics at WestJet says members voted overwhelmingly to reject a tentative agreement with the airline.

SUNRISE — Matthew Tkachuk was once public enemy No. 1 in Edmonton. After a geography-related cooling of tensions, he's a good bet to reclaim that title beginning Thursday.

CALGARY — As crews work to fix a massive pipeline break, Calgary’s mayor says citizens are stepping up to draw down on water use to prevent city taps from running dry.

CALGARY — Sprinter Audrey Leduc has Paris in her sights and football player Jonathan Senecal wants to follow other Canadian quarterbacks into pro football.