Alberta News

Alberta boosts funding to improve security of churches, religious buildings

CALGARY — Alberta is more than doubling its funding for a program that aims to protect places of worship from hate crimes and vandalism.

Mar 13, 2022 5:11 PM Read more >

Connor McDavid scores twice, Edmonton Oilers outmuscle defending Stanley Cup champs

EDMONTON — It was the kind of confidence boost the Edmonton Oilers desperately needed.

Mar 12, 2022 11:58 PM Read more >

Koe wins 1-2 Page playoff game at Brier, Bottcher to meet Gushue in semifinal

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — Pressed into a three-man setup after the withdrawal of vice Mark Nichols, the Wild Card One team skipped by Brad Gushue showed Saturday that it can play short-handed just as well as even strength.

Mar 12, 2022 11:07 PM Read more >

Markstrom stops 19 pucks in shutout, Lindholm nets 30th as Flames blank Red Wings

CALGARY — It was more difficult than perhaps it should have been given Calgary's 31-5 edge in shots after two periods, but the red-hot Flames won again on Saturday.

Mar 12, 2022 9:39 PM Read more >

1 dead, 6 injured after police get call about shots fired at Edmonton lounge

EDMONTON — Police in Edmonton say one man is dead and multiple others were injured following a shooting at a lounge.

Mar 12, 2022 3:08 PM Read more >

Nichols out of Wild Card One lineup at Brier after positive COVID-19 test

LETHBRIDGE, Alta.

Mar 11, 2022 10:55 PM Read more >

Flasch and Bottcher win crossover games at Brier, Gunnlaugson and Jacobs eliminated

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — Brad Jacobs couldn't get out of the Enmax Centre fast enough after a blowout loss to Saskatchewan's Colton Flasch ended his Tim Hortons Brier playoff hopes on Friday.

Mar 11, 2022 9:29 PM Read more >

'They should apologize': Alberta premier files defence in defamation lawsuit

EDMONTON — Premier Jason Kenney has filed his defence in a defamation lawsuit brought against him by environmental groups over his remarks on the release of an inquiry into supposed misinformation about Alberta's energy industry.

Mar 11, 2022 3:40 PM Read more >

Amid global energy crisis, labour shortage constrains growth of Canadian oilpatch

CALGARY — Labour shortages in Canada's oil and gas industry could curb its ability to quickly step in to fill a gap in supply left in the wake of U.S. sanctions against Russia, industry insiders say.

Mar 11, 2022 2:50 PM Read more >

Alberta budget means Albertans are trapped on a relentless fiscal rollercoaster ride

This article was originally published on The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Disclosure information is available on the original site. ___ Author: Robert L.

Mar 11, 2022 1:56 PM Read more >