Alberta News

Alberta town fined, failed to report malfunctions in water distribution system

BOW ISLAND, Alta. — A municipality in southern Alberta and a former worker have pleaded guilty to charges linked to monitoring the safety of the community's water distribution system.

Aug 11, 2020 3:59 PM Read more >

Calgary Flames postpone 50/50 raffle due to "unforeseen circumstances"

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames have temporarily halted their online 50/50 game-day raffle due to "unforeseen circumstances." The National Hockey League team announced the move Tuesday in an email sent to season ticket holders.

Aug 11, 2020 3:30 PM Read more >

'Not a random attack:' Man charged with killing doctor at Alberta medical clinic

RED DEER, Alta. — A man accused of killing a family doctor had a plan and a target in mind when he showed up at a walk-in clinic in central Alberta, RCMP said Tuesday. Deng Mabiour of Red Deer, Alta.

Aug 11, 2020 3:19 PM Read more >

Calgary-based PetroTal shuts Peru oilfield after protester deaths and injuries

CALGARY — A Calgary-based company is shutting down its oilfield in Peru after violent protests over the weekend that resulted in three protester deaths and a dozen injuries among police and protesters. PetroTal Corp.

Aug 11, 2020 10:37 AM Read more >

'Horrific:' Witness says Alberta doctor slain while working in medical clinic

RED DEER, Alta.

Aug 10, 2020 10:49 PM Read more >

'We will award a winner:' Oilers 50/50 delayed to fix errors, offer refunds

EDMONTON — A record-setting Edmonton Oilers 50/50 draw won't have a winner for several more days as officials work out problems with the online raffle.

Aug 10, 2020 2:58 PM Read more >

Canadian Natural to take over Painted Pony Energy in $461-million deal

CALGARY — Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. has struck a $461-million deal to buy Painted Pony Energy Ltd. as it looks to grow its position in the liquids-rich Montney natural gas region of northeastern B.C.

Aug 10, 2020 12:39 PM Read more >

Ensign Energy Q2 revenue drops 48 per cent, Canada's share of revenue plunges

CALGARY — Ensign Energy Services Inc. reported a $17.1-million net loss in its second quarter, as revenue fell by nearly half compared with the same time last year.

Aug 10, 2020 8:24 AM Read more >

Stars beat Blues to draw Flames, St. Louis to face Canucks

EDMONTON — Joe Pavelski tied it with 31.4 seconds left in the third period, Anton Khudobin stopped all three shots he faced in the shootout and the Dallas Stars beat the St. Louis Blues 2-1 in round-robin play Sunday to clinch the No.

Aug 9, 2020 4:34 PM Read more >

Team says technical issues from 'unprecedented demand' left Oilers raffle in limbo

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers' record-setting online 50/50 raffle from Friday with a total estimated pot of more than $15 million remained in limbo on Saturday as officials attempted to sort out technical problems that the team's management says wer

Aug 8, 2020 7:15 PM Read more >