Alberta News

CALGARY — The Alberta government has announced a two per cent cap on post-secondary tuition increases starting in fiscal year 2024-2025 to help students with the increased cost of living.

EDMONTON — Alberta’s health minister says there will be $158 million in the upcoming budget to attract more physicians and other health-care professionals to fill gaps in care.

CALGARY — Cenovus Energy Inc. chief executive Alex Pourbaix will step down from his CEO role later this year to devote more time to his evolving role as an outspoken champion of Canada's oilsands industry and its decarbonization ambitions.

CALGARY — Police have arrested man and woman in the death of a toddler. Emergency crews were called to a Calgary home in October 2021 for reports of an 18-month-old boy in medical distress.

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Elks signed Canadian kicker Michael Domagala and American linebacker Tobi Antigha on Thursday. Domagala, of St. Catharines, Ont., spent the last two seasons with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. He averaged 44.8 yards per punt and 66.

CALGARY — Nutrien Ltd. will slightly delay the timing of its plan to ramp up potash production, due to slumping sales.

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Pius Suter scored the winner in the fifth round of the shootout, leading the Detroit Red Wings to a 5-4 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday night.

EDMONTON — The Detroit Red Wings continue to successfully find ways to win so far in the second half of the season.

CALGARY — Alberta’s Opposition NDP is promising more access to a family doctor by creating health teams.

CALGARY — Federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he backs Alberta Premier Danielle Smith over her concerns about what she's called Ottawa's anti-oil-and-gas agenda.