Alberta News

Alberta judge convicts man of assault for coughing on server in Calgary bar

CALGARY — A man who removed his mask and deliberately coughed on a server at a Calgary bar last year has been convicted of assault.

Nov 5, 2021 12:15 PM Read more >

Brad Gushue, Tracy Fleury advance to playoffs of curling's National

CHESTERMERE, Alta. — Brad Gushue and Tracy Fleury made it into the quarterfinals of the Grand Slam of Curling's National event Thursday. Gushue, a three-time Canadian men's champion from St. John's, N.L.

Nov 4, 2021 11:58 PM Read more >

Jamie Benn scores OT winner for Dallas Stars in 4-3 win over Calgary Flames

CALGARY — Defenceman Miro Heiskanen continued his breakout season with a three-point game for the Dallas Stars in 4-3 overtime win over the Calgary Flames on Thursday. Jamie Benn scored the overtime winner.

Nov 4, 2021 11:47 PM Read more >

Alberta proposes set election day for last Monday in May every four years

EDMONTON — Alberta is planning a set day for future provincial elections. A bill introduced by Justice Minister Kaycee Madu proposes that the last Monday in May, every four years, be the day Albertans go to the polls.

Nov 4, 2021 4:55 PM Read more >

Baytex earns $32.7M, expects to generate record cash flow in 2021 as oil prices surge

CALGARY — Baytex Energy reported a third-quarter profit of $32.7 million and said it expects to generate record cash flow for the year thanks to surging commodity prices.

Nov 4, 2021 4:21 PM Read more >

Alberta introduces bill to exit online cannabis sales, leave it to retailers

EDMONTON — Alberta is moving to get out of the online cannabis business and allow licensed retailers sell it on the internet instead. Cannabis retailers would be allowed to sell some branded clothing and other accessories as well.

Nov 4, 2021 4:17 PM Read more >

Alberta introduces legislation to streamline, regulate development of minerals

EDMONTON — Alberta is introducing legislation the province says will allow it to better compete in the developing global minerals market.

Nov 4, 2021 3:41 PM Read more >

McMillan to step down as head of oil and gas lobby group CAPP

CALGARY — The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers is looking for a new CEO. The Calgary-based oil and gas lobby group says its current president and CEO, Tim McMillan, will step down this spring.

Nov 4, 2021 3:07 PM Read more >

Jury trial cancelled after accused in Alberta doctor killing dies in custody

RED DEER, Alta. — A Crown prosecutor has withdrawn all charges against a man who died weeks before his trial in the killing of a doctor at a central Alberta medical clinic.

Nov 4, 2021 2:44 PM Read more >

Canadian Natural reports $2.2B Q3 profit, raises quarterly dividend

CALGARY — The chief executive of oil and gas giant Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.

Nov 4, 2021 2:05 PM Read more >