Alberta News

CALGARY — Hats raining down onto the ice, chants of “Johnny, Johnny” from the raucous home crowd, it was a night of big goals and cool moments for Johnny Gaudreau on Thursday.

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — Shortly after securing first place in his pool with another comfortable round-robin win, Alberta's Kevin Koe looked up at the media backdrop stand adorned with pictures of previous national men's curling champions.

EDMONTON — Premier Jason Kenney is telling municipal leaders that while Alberta is once again flush with oil cash, now is not the time to put spending into overdrive.

CALGARY — Canadian speedskater Isabelle Weidemann has withdrawn from this weekend's World Cup final in the Netherlands after testing positive for COVID-19.

CALGARY — Gasoline costs across Canada are expected to keep smashing records despite a significant mid-week dip in the price of oil. The average Canadian retail fuel price Thursday morning climbed to nearly $1.87 per litre, up from about $1.

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have signed defenceman Markus Niemelainen to a two-year contract extension with an average annual value of US$762,000. The first year of the agreement is a two-way contract, while the second year is a one-way deal.

CALGARY — Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton says it will engage an independent, third-party mediator to help address the concerns of its athletes.

MEDICINE HAT, Alta. — Josh Williams and Justin Sourdif scored two goals each as the Edmonton Oil Kings ran their win streak to 12 games straight with a 7-3 win over the Medicine Hat Tigers. Kolby Hay made 21 saves in the win for Edmonton (42-11-3).

EDMONTON — It was one that almost got away for the Edmonton Oilers.

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — An unexpected withdrawal on the eve of Canada's Olympic trials forced Braeden Moskowy to watch from home as his team fell well short of qualification.