Alberta News

Edmonton police say driver and passenger die after car flees and crashes into pole

EDMONTON — Two people are dead and a third was gravely injured after police in Edmonton say the vehicle they were in fled from officers and later crashed into a pole.

Oct 11, 2021 4:00 PM Read more >

Elks coach Elizondo goes with rookie Cornelius, vet Prukop in rematch with Bombers

EDMONTON — Jamie Elizondo is making a quarterback change. The Edmonton head coach told reporters Monday rookie Taylor Cornelius will make the start Friday when the Elks (2-6) host the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (8-1).

Oct 11, 2021 2:27 PM Read more >

Connor McDavid's Oilers add forward depth, primed for big playoff push in 2021-22

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have signed up a new supporting cast for Connor McDavid. The question is how far can they go in playoff prime time.

Oct 11, 2021 2:04 PM Read more >

Invasive wild pigs in national park for first time at Alberta's Elk Island

EDMONTON — One of the most destructive and rapidly spreading invasive species on the continent has been found for the first time in a Canadian national park.

Oct 11, 2021 8:00 AM Read more >

WHL Roundup: Hitmen beat Broncos 4-1 for first victory of season

CALGARY — Riley Fiddler-Schultz led the way with three points for the Calgary Hitmen in a 4-1 victory over the visiting Swift Current Broncos in the Western Hockey League on Sunday.

Oct 10, 2021 8:43 PM Read more >

Pilot dead, others injured after two separate small plane crashes in central Alberta

BLACKFALDS, Alta. — Two separate weekend plane crashes in central Alberta have left at least one person dead and several others injured.

Oct 10, 2021 12:58 PM Read more >

Venture fund aims to unleash the power of female capital in the agri-tech space

CALGARY — For proof that female entrepreneurs face unique challenges compared to their male counterparts, one need look no further than Katie Wilson.

Oct 10, 2021 8:00 AM Read more >

Man killed in shooting outside downtown Calgary club

Calgary police say a man is in his 30s is dead after being shot early this morning outside a downtown club. They say officers responding to a shots fired call at around 2:40 a.m.

Oct 10, 2021 5:30 AM Read more >

FC Edmonton holds on for 1-1 draw with Cavalry FC

CALGARY — FC Edmonton struck first and held on for a 1-1 draw Saturday against their provincial rivals Cavalry FC in Canadian Premier League action.

Oct 9, 2021 4:28 PM Read more >

Calgary Stampeders mourn longtime sports psychologist Dr. Frank Lodato

CALGARY — The Calgary Stampeders are mourning the death of longtime sports psychologist Dr. Frank Lodato.

Oct 9, 2021 2:50 PM Read more >