Alberta News

Elks match North American professional sports record for consecutive home losses

EDMONTON — It was a win wrapped up with some worry for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.

Jul 13, 2023 11:35 PM Read more >

Alberta and B.C. in talks to expand Canadian LNG reach globally, Danielle Smith says

VANCOUVER — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said her province has begun talks with British Columbia as part of a push to greatly expand the reach of Canadian natural gas to more foreign markets.

Jul 13, 2023 6:09 PM Read more >

Calgary company partners with Adidas to produce CO2-embedded running shoes

CALGARY — A Calgary-based technology company has paired up with Adidas in a partnership that will see the sneaker giant manufacture some of its shoes using ink embedded with captured carbon emissions.

Jul 13, 2023 1:02 PM Read more >

Alberta energy minister told to design incentives for industry to clean up oil wells

EDMONTON — Direction from Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to her new energy minister suggests the United Conservative government hasn't given up on a controversial program that would see taxpayers backstop the cleanup of old oil and gas wells that com

Jul 13, 2023 2:00 AM Read more >

Alberta calls on federal government to help Indigenous communities with opioid crisis

WINNIPEG — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the federal government is failing when it comes to some of the big issues in its jurisdiction, particularly Indigenous health care.

Jul 12, 2023 10:59 AM Read more >

Edmonton's Dunbar faces old squad as Elks, Ticats meet in matchup of struggling teams

EDMONTON — Steven Dunbar Jr. enjoyed a breakout 2022 season in a black and gold Hamilton Tiger-Cats jersey, catching 72 passes for 1,000 yards.

Jul 12, 2023 9:24 AM Read more >

Net-zero electricity grid for Alberta is possible, Wilkinson says

DRUMHELLER, Alta.

Jul 11, 2023 3:48 PM Read more >

Critics say Alberta environment minister's mandate letter lacks specifics on climate

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's direction to her new environment minister lacks specifics on climate change and does more to protect industry interests than ecosystems, critics say.

Jul 11, 2023 3:22 PM Read more >

'Guns and gangs': Alberta First Nation gets federal cash for gang suppression

TSUUT'INA FIRST NATION, ALBERTA — A southern Alberta First Nation is to receive funding to help deal with a sharp increase in crime and develop anti-gang programming.

Jul 11, 2023 2:31 PM Read more >

TransAlta signs deal to consolidate ownership of TransAlta Renewables

CALGARY — TransAlta Corp. says it has signed an agreement to acquire the minority stake in TransAlta Renewables Inc. that it does not already own in a deal it says will help simplify its structure and improve its strategic position.

Jul 11, 2023 6:04 AM Read more >