Alberta News

Markstrom stops 19 pucks in shutout, Lindholm nets 30th as Flames blank Red Wings

CALGARY — It was more difficult than perhaps it should have been given Calgary's 31-5 edge in shots after two periods, but the red-hot Flames won again on Saturday.

Mar 12, 2022 9:39 PM Read more >

1 dead, 6 injured after police get call about shots fired at Edmonton lounge

EDMONTON — Police in Edmonton say one man is dead and multiple others were injured following a shooting at a lounge.

Mar 12, 2022 3:08 PM Read more >

Nichols out of Wild Card One lineup at Brier after positive COVID-19 test

LETHBRIDGE, Alta.

Mar 11, 2022 10:55 PM Read more >

Flasch and Bottcher win crossover games at Brier, Gunnlaugson and Jacobs eliminated

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — Brad Jacobs couldn't get out of the Enmax Centre fast enough after a blowout loss to Saskatchewan's Colton Flasch ended his Tim Hortons Brier playoff hopes on Friday.

Mar 11, 2022 9:29 PM Read more >

'They should apologize': Alberta premier files defence in defamation lawsuit

EDMONTON — Premier Jason Kenney has filed his defence in a defamation lawsuit brought against him by environmental groups over his remarks on the release of an inquiry into supposed misinformation about Alberta's energy industry.

Mar 11, 2022 3:40 PM Read more >

Amid global energy crisis, labour shortage constrains growth of Canadian oilpatch

CALGARY — Labour shortages in Canada's oil and gas industry could curb its ability to quickly step in to fill a gap in supply left in the wake of U.S. sanctions against Russia, industry insiders say.

Mar 11, 2022 2:50 PM Read more >

Alberta budget means Albertans are trapped on a relentless fiscal rollercoaster ride

This article was originally published on The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Disclosure information is available on the original site. ___ Author: Robert L.

Mar 11, 2022 1:56 PM Read more >

Johnny Gaudreau's hat trick sends Flames to 4-1 victory over Lightning

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.

Mar 10, 2022 11:26 PM Read more >

Gushue and Koe in stride at Tim Hortons Brier, Flasch win forces tiebreaker

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.

Mar 10, 2022 10:11 PM Read more >

Alberta premier tells municipalities no time to super-spend despite soaring oil cash

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.

Mar 10, 2022 4:11 PM Read more >