Alberta News

CALGARY — Crescent Point Energy Corp. says it plans to change its name to Veren Inc. The company says it will seek shareholder approval for the change at its annual and special meeting of shareholders on May 10.

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers’ usually deadly power play finally got the job done, even if it took a fifth try and an opportunity in extra time to do so.

Parks Canada is closing all bodies of water in British Columbia's Kootenay and Yoho national parks, and restricting watercraft in Alberta's Waterton Lakes National Park in an effort to slow the spread of invasive species.

CALGARY — Rick Nash will lead Canada at the men's world hockey championship. The former NHLer and two-time Olympic gold medallist was named general manager Tuesday by Hockey Canada for the tournament set to run May 10 to 26 in Czechia.

CALGARY — The City of Calgary is warning it may restrict outdoor water use by May 1 if dry conditions keep up. And a big dump of snow in the forecast this week likely won't be enough to change the outlook.

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Alex Ovechkin scored twice and became the third player in NHL history to have at least 20 goals in 19 consecutive seasons as the Washington Capitals beat the Calgary Flames 5-2 on Monday night.

CALGARY, Alta (AP) — Alex Ovechkin scored twice and became the third player in NHL history to have at least 20 goals in 19 consecutive seasons as the Washington Capitals beat the Calgary Flames 5-2.

CALGARY — Alex Ovechkin became the third player in NHL history to score 20 goals in 19 consecutive seasons on Monday.

Alberta’s health minister says proper procedures were followed when a stroke patient who, for his long-term recovery, was shipped to a motel where his wheelchair didn’t fit and he was fed fast food.

EDMONTON — Chris Jones is easing his workload. The Edmonton Elks announced Monday that Jason Shivers will be the team’s assistant head coach, defensive coordinator and linebackers coach this season.