Alberta News

Stastny scores OT winner, Jets win both games in Edmonton for series lead

EDMONTON — A Paul Stastny overtime winner and another stellar outing by Connor Hellebuyck in Winnipeg's net gave the Jets a two-game lead in their playoff series with the Edmonton Oilers.

May 21, 2021 11:46 PM Read more >

U.S. moves to double tariffs on Canadian softwood lumber imports

CALGARY — A move by the U.S.

May 21, 2021 4:03 PM Read more >

Full parole denied for man who strangled wife, buried body in their Calgary home

BOWDEN, Alta.

May 21, 2021 3:52 PM Read more >

Forest product prices show continued strength, industry analysts report

CALGARY — Analysts say there's little immediate relief in store for Canadian home renovators and builders despite a slight recent softening in the pace of orders for forest products.

May 21, 2021 3:17 PM Read more >

'No evidence': Researcher behind 'anti-Alberta' inquiry backs off assertion

EDMONTON — A researcher whose work helped prompt Alberta's inquiry into anti-oilsands campaigns seems to have backed away from one of her major allegations. Vivian Krause says she has never accused U.S.

May 21, 2021 11:07 AM Read more >

Calgary's Secret Cup first elite women's hockey games in Canada in over a year

CALGARY — With the attitude of better late than never, Canada's top women's hockey players are relieved to have the chance to finally play meaningful games.

May 21, 2021 9:46 AM Read more >

CP Rail still seeking regulatory OK for KCS deal in case CN deal fails

CALGARY — Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. says it is still seeking regulatory approval to acquire Kansas City Southern in case the U.S. railway's deal with rival Canadian National Railway Co. is unable to go ahead. In a letter to the U.S.

May 21, 2021 8:19 AM Read more >

Hinshaw announces new COVID-19 quarantine rules for vaccinated Albertans

EDMONTON — Fully vaccinated Albertans no longer have to quarantine if they are exposed to COVID-19 and are not showing symptoms, the province's chief medical officer of health said Thursday.

May 20, 2021 5:57 PM Read more >

Shaw shareholders overwhelmingly approve of selling company to Rogers Communications

CALGARY — Shaw Communications Inc. shareholders voted Thursday in favour of a proposed sale of the company to Rogers Communications Inc. for $26-billion, including debt.

May 20, 2021 4:04 PM Read more >

Calgary Flames reflect on season fizzle and frustration

CALGARY — A mid-season coaching change in a short season didn't ignite the Calgary Flames. Calgary (26-27-3) finished fifth in the North Division and four points out of a playoff berth.

May 20, 2021 3:25 PM Read more >