Alberta News

Winless at home in two straight seasons, Elks embracing culture change in 2023

EDMONTON — Culture change. Those two words best describe what the Edmonton Elks wanted to accomplish going into the 2023 season. It’s a term being used by general manager and head coach Chris Jones. It’s used by starting quarterback Taylor Cornelius.

Jun 7, 2023 4:30 AM Read more >

Canadian soccer star Alphonso Davies hosts soccer camp, inspires young players

EDMONTON — Eight-year-old Emerson Doyle was thrilled to show his moves to Canadian soccer star Alphonso Davies on Tuesday. "I did a step-over. I showed him a step," Emerson said, holding his blue soccer ball in his left arm.

Jun 6, 2023 7:50 PM Read more >

Three men, including police officer, face charges after overdose death in cell

EDMONTON — An Edmonton police officer and two former community peace officers have been charged after an internal investigation into the death of man in custody.

Jun 6, 2023 5:25 PM Read more >

Cenovus fined after wastewater release from former Husky-owned pipeline

CALGARY — Cenovus Energy is facing a fine over a release of wastewater into a wetland. In 2020, a pipeline then belonging to Husky Oil released about 206 cubic metres of produced water through a break in the line and into the surrounding wetland.

Jun 6, 2023 4:07 PM Read more >

City official says Calgary Flames arena deal to include a 35-year commitment to stay

CALGARY — A $1.2-billion deal to replace Calgary's aging Saddledome with a new National Hockey League arena would come with a 35-year lease that includes a commitment from the owners of the Calgary Flames to stay in the city, says a city official.

Jun 5, 2023 2:18 PM Read more >

Calgary '88 Olympic Games leader Bob Niven dead at 80

CALGARY — One of the men who brought the Winter Olympic Games to Calgary in 1988 has died. Bob Niven, who was president of the bid committee, died May 26 at the age of 80.

Jun 5, 2023 10:28 AM Read more >

Nature Conservancy of Canada releases action plan to protect Prairie grasslands

CALGARY — The Nature Conservancy of Canada has announced a plan to protect iconic Prairie grasslands, considered one of the most endangered and least protected ecosystems in the country.

Jun 5, 2023 2:00 AM Read more >

Boil-water advisories lifted for three Calgary communities

CALGARY — Boil-water advisories in three Calgary communities that went into effect late last week have been lifted.

Jun 4, 2023 1:04 PM Read more >

Identity, not ideology, key to Alberta political divide, survey suggests

EDMONTON — The internet memes starting meme-ing within days of Monday's Alberta provincial election. "If you voted Rachel Notley, you don't support Alberta," said one, referring to the leader of the province's defeated New Democrats.

Jun 4, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

Alberta's provincewide state of emergency to end as wildfire situation improves

EDMONTON — Alberta's public safety and emergency services minister says a provincewide state of emergency that was declared nearly a month ago to deal with unprecedented wildfires will end Saturday at midnight.

Jun 3, 2023 4:29 PM Read more >