Alberta News

Two charges withdrawn against woman in Alberta border blockade case

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — Two charges have been withdrawn against a woman involved in last year's blockade at the Canada-United States border crossing at Coutts, Alta.

Jan 16, 2023 6:44 PM Read more >

Smith says no COVID-19 pardons because Canadian system doesn't work like the U.S.

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she is no longer pursuing amnesty for COVID-19 health-rule violators because Canada doesn’t work that way.

Jan 16, 2023 6:23 PM Read more >

Alberta adding 20 ambulances for Edmonton, Calgary peak hours as part of EMS reforms

EDMONTON — Alberta Health Minister Jason Copping says the province plans to add 20 more ambulances to Edmonton and Calgary during peak hours and implement other reforms to reduce bottlenecks hampering front-line care.

Jan 16, 2023 3:31 PM Read more >

Kane's return from injured list raises cap questions for Edmonton Oilers

EDMONTON — It appears Edmonton Oilers forward Evander Kane is nearing the end of his lengthy stay on the injured list. Kane’s wrist was lacerated in a freak accident Nov.

Jan 16, 2023 2:32 PM Read more >

Alberta’s new policy on psychedelic drug treatment for mental illness: Will Canada lead the psychedelic renaissance?

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Jan 16, 2023 12:31 PM Read more >

Debt worries rise amid higher interest rates and persistent inflation: MNP report

CALGARY — A new report suggests Canadians' worries about debt are rising amid higher interest rates and persistent inflation.

Jan 16, 2023 8:47 AM Read more >

WHL roundup: Shepard plays sniper in 4-1 win over Hitmen

CALGARY — Cole Shepard scored twice in the first period and the Lethbridge Hurricanes coasted to a 4-1 Western Hockey League win over the host Calgary Hitmen on Sunday.

Jan 15, 2023 7:27 PM Read more >

Bottcher, Fujisawa claim Canadian Open titles

CAMROSE, Alta. — Canada's Brendan Bottcher earned a 5-3 victory over Sweden's Niklas Edin to claim the Grand Slam of Curling's Canadian Open title on Sunday.

Jan 15, 2023 5:34 PM Read more >

Bottcher, Einarson qualify for Canadian Open curling finals

CAMROSE, Alta. — There will be some international flavour in the men's and women's final of the Co-op Canadian Open on Sunday.

Jan 14, 2023 11:08 PM Read more >

UCP member Pat Rehn says he won't run in Alberta election in May

EDMONTON — A government backbencher in Alberta has announced he won't seek another term when voters go to the polls in a provincewide election in May.

Jan 14, 2023 7:33 PM Read more >