Alberta News

Calgary Flames recall centre Justin Kirkland from AHL affiliate Wranglers

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames recalled centre Justin Kirkland from their American Hockey League affiliate Wranglers on Friday.

Oct 11, 2024 10:45 AM Read more >

Alberta government shuts down Edmonton daycare over safety concerns for children

EDMONTON — The Alberta government says it has revoked the licence of an Edmonton daycare for risking the health and safety of children.

Oct 11, 2024 10:21 AM Read more >

Alberta nurses to hold ratification vote on mediator-recommended agreement

EDMONTON — Nurses in Alberta are set to vote later this month on a mediator's recommended settlement with their employers. The United Nurses of Alberta says an online ratification vote will take place on Oct. 30.

Oct 10, 2024 9:12 PM Read more >

Alberta recommits $1.53B to Calgary Green Line LRT construction

EDMONTON — A month after announcing its money would be off the table, the Alberta government says it's recommitting its $1.53-billion share towards Calgary's beleaguered Green Line light rail project.

Oct 10, 2024 4:41 PM Read more >

Federal government forgoing $15 million in rental fees for Jasper businesses, town

JASPER, ALTA. — The government of Canada will forgo up to $15.2 million in rental fees charged to the municipality of Jasper, Alta., as well as its residents and business owners over the next few years.

Oct 10, 2024 4:13 PM Read more >

Crown plans to downgrade murder charge for suspect in Alberta roadside shooting

CALGARY — The Crown will be downgrading the murder charge for one of two men arrested after a deadly roadside shooting near Calgary in August.

Oct 10, 2024 12:45 PM Read more >

Alberta company fined after worker severely burned in 2021 oil and gas site fire

EDMONTON — O'Reilly Oilfield Services Ltd. has been fined $90,000 after pleading guilty to one count of failing to protect the health and safety of workers under its supervision.

Oct 10, 2024 12:31 PM Read more >

Receiver Marken Michel earns Stampeders' Herm Harrison Memorial Award

CALGARY — The Calgary Stampeders named receiver Marken Michel as this year's recipient of the Herm Harrison Memorial Award on Thursday. The honour, established in 2013, recognizes outstanding community service.

Oct 10, 2024 9:54 AM Read more >

Edmonton daycare shut down by province for leaving kids unsupervised numerous times

EDMONTON — An Edmonton daycare has been shut down by the Alberta government after it says children were left unsupervised numerous times.

Oct 10, 2024 9:50 AM Read more >

Calgary Flames have 'no quit' mentality as season begins: Backlund

VANCOUVER — The Calgary Flames were already preaching the importance of resilience a single game into the NHL season.

Oct 10, 2024 12:56 AM Read more >