Alberta News

Kenney more confident in his leadership following United Conservative Party meeting

CALGARY — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says he is more confident in his leadership after a three-day annual general meeting of the United Conservative Party than he has felt in a "very long time.

Nov 21, 2021 3:35 PM Read more >

Connor McDavid extends point streak to 17 games, Oilers defeat Blackhawks 5-2

EDMONTON — It was the first time in eight games that the Edmonton Oilers scored the first goal and it led to a super-charged first period.

Nov 20, 2021 11:46 PM Read more >

Stampeders stun Bombers 13-12 with late 4th-quarter comeback in final playoff tune-up

CALGARY — The Calgary Stampeders saved their best for the fourth quarter as they pulled off a 13-12 come-from-behind win over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Saturday.

Nov 20, 2021 9:17 PM Read more >

Pacific FC downs Cavalry FC 2-1 to reach Canadian Premier League final

CALGARY — In a battle between two Canadian Premier League rivals who played each other tight all season, their eighth meeting on Saturday fittingly came down to a controversial close call.

Nov 20, 2021 6:41 PM Read more >

'I know that many of you are angry with me': Kenney speaks to UCP tensions during AGM

CALGARY — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is acknowledging tensions within his United Conservative party, while the UCP president is pleading with members to remain united under the camp's banner.

Nov 20, 2021 4:54 PM Read more >

Party members take sides for, against Kenney at United Conservative meeting

CALGARY — A motion that would have made it more difficult to hold an earlier review of Premier Jason Kenney's leadership failed to get enough support Friday at the United Conservative Party annual general meeting.

Nov 19, 2021 10:06 PM Read more >

COVID-19 vaccine for children between ages five and 11 expected next week in Alberta

EDMONTON — The Alberta government says COVID-19 vaccines will arrive in the province next week for children between the ages five and 11. Health Canada approved the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine Friday for children in that age group.

Nov 19, 2021 5:40 PM Read more >

CP Rail aims to restore service in B.C. next week after devastating mudslides

CALGARY — Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. says it plans to restore service on washed-out tracks in southern British Columbia by midweek after torrential rain and mudslides ground train traffic to a standstill.

Nov 19, 2021 2:36 PM Read more >

Blue Bombers, Stampeders close out regular seasons with playoff tune-up

CALGARY — Rest versus rust is the question for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Calgary Stampeders on Saturday.

Nov 19, 2021 2:18 PM Read more >

Oilers put Nurse and Koekkoek on injured reserve, move Smith to long-term IR

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers placed defencemen Darnell Nurse and Slater Koekkoek on injured reserve Friday.

Nov 19, 2021 1:29 PM Read more >