Alberta News

Redblacks snap four-game skid with 31-11 win over Stampeders

OTTAWA — Relief washed over the Ottawa Redblacks Thursday night as they finally snapped a four-game losing streak with a convincing 31-11 win over the Calgary Stampeders.

Jul 31, 2025 10:07 PM Read more >

Fact Check: 'I'm very much alive,' says byelection candidate alleged to have died

An online conspiracy theory recently claimed that a candidate on the ballot in the federal byelection in Alberta's Battle River-Crowfoot riding had died in February. The source for the claim was an obituary for an unrelated woman with the same name.

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Alberta audit suggests patients paying clinic membership fees get more thorough care

EDMONTON — An audit of Alberta medical clinics charging membership fees found no significant cases of patients paying out of pocket for covered medical treatment but paying members are likely getting more thorough care.

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Alberta government to learn from ruling on Ontario bike lane law: minister

AIRDRIE — Alberta's transportation minister says the province plans to learn from an Ontario court ruling that found a law seeking to remove some Toronto bike lanes to be unconstitutional.

Jul 30, 2025 4:52 PM Read more >

Brown to start for Redblacks but Adams Jr. out for Stampeders

The Ottawa Redblacks come off their bye week with starter Dru Brown in tow. Brown (neck) will start when the Redblacks (1-6) host the Calgary Stampeders (5-2) on Thursday night.

Jul 30, 2025 2:53 PM Read more >

New role for Sophie de Goede as Canada hosts the U.S. in final home World Cup tune-up

Star forward Sophie de Goede returns to the starting lineup Friday as the second-ranked Canadian women host the 10th-ranked U.S. in Ottawa in their final home game before leaving for the Rugby World Cup.

Jul 30, 2025 2:19 PM Read more >

Boy, 11, accused of pulling knife on Calgary bus driver, too young to be charged

CALGARY — Police say three youths were arrested, including an 11-year-old, after a Calgary bus driver and a liquor store were robbed.

Jul 30, 2025 2:18 PM Read more >

Brown returns from injury as Redblacks face Stampeders without Adams Jr.

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Redblacks return from a bye week looking to reboot a season slipping away.

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Petition to keep Alberta in Canada can start rolling out, says electoral officer

EDMONTON — A former deputy premier's petition to have Alberta declare that its official policy is to remain in Canada can start rolling out across the province.

Jul 30, 2025 1:26 PM Read more >

Katy Perry superfan from Alberta basks in newfound fame, puts Medicine Hat on the map

A Katy Perry superfan is basking in newfound fame after a video of him meeting the pop star garnered nearly a million views online.

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