Alberta News

Calgary Stampeders re-sign veteran defensive lineman Shawn Lemon

CALGARY — The Calgary Stampeders re-signed American defensive lineman Shawn Lemon on Tuesday.

Feb 8, 2022 2:07 PM Read more >

Former Oilers executive Jeff Harrop appointed president of FC Edmonton

EDMONTON — Former Edmonton Oilers executive Jeff Harrop has been named president of FC Edmonton, which is currently being run by the Canadian Premier League. The league announced Dec.

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Petronas Energy Canada CEO to depart for Malaysia

CALGARY — Petronas Energy Canada Ltd. has announced a leadership change.

Feb 8, 2022 9:16 AM Read more >

N.L. police issue Canada-wide warrant for murder suspect last seen in Alberta

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Police in Newfoundland have issued a Canada-wide arrest warrant for the suspect in the killing a 68-year-old man in St. John's last May.

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Edmonton physicians call on province for more timely drug poisoning data

EDMONTON — A group of Edmonton doctors is calling on the province to release timely data on opioid poisonings to better mobilize resources.

Feb 7, 2022 5:02 PM Read more >

Alberta NDP Leader Notley says premier is pandering to COVID-19 blockaders

EDMONTON — Alberta's Opposition Leader says Premier Jason Kenney is treating illegal blockaders with kid gloves to curry favour with them and their supporters at a crucial upcoming party leadership vote.

Feb 7, 2022 2:36 PM Read more >

'Tremendous loss': Three dead after house fire in southern Alberta First Nation

SIKSIKA, Alta. — Three people are dead after a house fire in a First Nation community in southern Alberta. The Siksika First Nation, southeast of Calgary, said an early morning blaze on Saturday left three Nation members dead.

Feb 7, 2022 1:22 PM Read more >

WestJet cuts 20 per cent of flights in March, calls for reopening timeline

CALGARY — WestJet Airlines Ltd. says it has cancelled 20 per cent of its flights in March, extending schedule cuts from February amid ongoing COVID-19 restrictions and uncertainty that continue to drain demand.

Feb 7, 2022 9:05 AM Read more >

Fort McMurray councillor faces call for investigation of Indigenous comments

FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. — Councillors in Fort McMurray have called on their integrity commissioner to investigate allegations that one of their members accused Indigenous people of coming to the city to get drunk and fight.

Feb 6, 2022 5:27 PM Read more >

Calgary Stampeders extend American defensive back Jonathan Moxey

CALGARY — The Calgary Stampeders are sticking with defensive back Jonathan Moxey, signing the American to an extension.

Feb 6, 2022 3:21 PM Read more >