Alberta News

KANANASKIS — Canadian fighter jets were deployed to intercept a private, civilian plane that violated restricted airspace above Kananaskis, Alta., where G7 leaders are gathering for meetings.

OTTAWA — An escalating conflict between Israel and Iran seems set to dominate this week's G7 leaders' summit in Alberta as members of Canada's Jewish and Iranian communities fear for those caught in the violence.

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers' quest for a Stanley Cup would be less uphill if they could strike first in a game in the series, says their coach.

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney has tried to pare down Canada's priorities as the G7 summit host, but there's still a lengthy list of global issues for leaders to discuss over the coming days.

EDMONTON — Driving the Florida Panthers attack in the playoffs is a player in his NHL prime and another acting like he is.

EDMONTON — Connor McDavid had Sergei Bobrovsky at his mercy. Edmonton's superstar captain chipped a rebound from the side of the net toward Florida's off-balance goaltender that somehow stayed out as part of Saturday's early surge.

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government’s new policy forcing many Albertans to pay out of pocket for a COVID-19 vaccination is about focusing on those who need it the most.

TORONTO — Vernon Adams Jr. finally has his first road victory over the Toronto Argonauts. Adams Jr. and Dedrick Mills scored fourth-quarter touchdowns to lead the Calgary Stampeders past Toronto 29-19 on a breezy Saturday afternoon. Adams Jr.

OTTAWA — Canada is bringing the world to Alberta for the G7 leaders summit in Kananaskis.

OTTAWA — Tanya Boychuk netted the game-winning goal in the 65th minute to lift Montreal Roses FC to a 2-1 victory over Ottawa Rapid FC on Saturday in Northern Super League action.