Alberta News

EDMONTON — A man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for his role in the deaths of two Métis hunters who were shot on a rural road in Alberta.

EDMONTON — An Indigenous educator and community advocate says he raised concerns over a now-scrapped public art project that had been planned for Edmonton's river valley, but he was not listened to.

Calgary police say they are investigating the theft of about 300 memorial plaques from a cemetery in the city's northwest. Police say in a news release that it's believed the robbery took place in the Queen's Park Cemetery between Aug. 18 and Aug.

COLD LAKE, Alta. — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wants European allies to know that when Canada invests in defending North America and the Canadian Arctic, they also benefit.

EDMONTON — CWB Financial Group said Friday that earnings were hit in the last quarter as it set aside more funds for bad loans and saw its interest margin dip, but that it also saw loan growth as it continues its expansion into Ontario.

EDMONTON — It was October of 2019 when the Edmonton Elks last won a home game. Donald Trump was president of the United States. Joker was at the top of the box office. Lizzo’s “Truth Hurts” ruled the charts.

EDMONTON — Premier Jason Kenney has announced a new jobs minister after the previous one resigned.

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CALGARY — Police in Calgary have arrested two men suspected of running a firearms production and trafficking operation.

EDMONTON — Aurora Cannabis Inc. has signed a deal to buy a controlling interest in Bevo Agtech Inc., a supplier of vegetable seedlings and flowers. Under the deal, the cannabis company will acquire a 50.