Alberta News

Imperial Oil reports $1.15B loss on writedown, sees pandemic-related fuel demand cut

CALGARY — Sagging fuel demand due to lockdowns to deal with a second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic is again cutting into volumes and returns at refineries at Imperial Oil Ltd. after a recovery last fall, CEO Brad Corson said Tuesday.

Feb 2, 2021 11:27 AM Read more >

'Emergency brake' factored into Alberta's reopening plan: top doctor

CALGARY — COVID-19 hospitalizations are the focus of Alberta's road map for gradually opening up more businesses and activities, but the province's top doctor says a different criteria will factor into whether to slow down or tighten up.

Feb 2, 2021 9:20 AM Read more >

Tripping hazard: Protest penguins destroyed at Alberta legislature grounds

EDMONTON — A colony of 800 snow penguins was set up on the grounds of the Alberta legislature to send a strong message.

Feb 1, 2021 6:28 PM Read more >

Alberta at standoff with church over COVID rules; medical chief says can't intervene

EDMONTON — Alberta’s top doctor says her hands are tied when it comes to a rural church that is defying public COVID-19 health orders by hosting Sunday services with hundreds of maskless congregants. Chief medical health officer Dr.

Feb 1, 2021 6:09 PM Read more >

'Hard to explain:' Accused in woman's death at Edmonton hotel says sex was consensual

EDMONTON — A man accused of killing a woman in a hotel has testified that he was shocked to find her bloody and lifeless body in his room's bathtub after paying her for consensual sex. Bradley Barton, 52, of Mississauga, Ont.

Feb 1, 2021 5:05 PM Read more >

'No, no, no:' Suspect in Alberta doctor's death won't have a lawyer in November trial

RED DEER, Alta. — A four week jury trial has been scheduled in November for a man accused in the killing of a family doctor at a medical clinic in central Alberta.

Feb 1, 2021 4:39 PM Read more >

Alberta town asks province for stop-work order on coal exploration in mountains

HIGH RIVER, Alta. — An Alberta town in the Rocky Mountain foothills wants the provincial government to order a stop to increasingly controversial coal exploration in the region.

Feb 1, 2021 4:26 PM Read more >

Sudden price surge linked to social media posts helps boost Canadian mining stocks

CALGARY — Shares in some Canadian silver mining companies posted double-digit increases on Monday as the price of the shiny white metal surged to eight-year highs with some crediting promotional discussions on social media sites like Reddit.

Feb 1, 2021 2:51 PM Read more >

Judge rejects request to release suspect in fatal hit-and-run death of police officer

CALGARY — A teen charged with first-degree murder in a hit-and-run that killed a Calgary police officer will remain in custody. The accused — who police believe was driving — was 17 when he was arrested following the death of Sgt.

Feb 1, 2021 1:23 PM Read more >

Edmonton Football Team hires Jaime Elizondo as new head coach/offensive co-ordinator

EDMONTON — Jaime Elizondo, Brock Sunderland and Trevor Harris are all together again. Elizondo was hired as the head coach of the Edmonton Football Team on Monday and will also serve as the offensive co-ordinator and quarterback coach.

Feb 1, 2021 12:49 PM Read more >