Alberta News

'I don't belong here': Homeless Albertans describe life in Wetaskiwin encampment

WETASKIWIN, Alta. — Alvin Johnson holds on to a tarp flying in the wind as his partner tries to secure the corners of their tent with shards of wood.

Oct 13, 2021 10:03 AM Read more >

Calgary Flames start afresh with head coach Darryl Sutter, new leadership

CALGARY — A significant change in leadership under new-ish head coach Darryl Sutter make the Calgary Flames a team in transition heading into the 2021-22 season.

Oct 13, 2021 7:43 AM Read more >

Wright scores pair of goals to lead Atletico 4-3 over Edmonton in CPL

EDMONTON — Brian Wright scored a pair of goals to lead Atletico Ottawa to a 4-3 victory over FC Edmonton in Canadian Premier League soccer action on Tuesday.

Oct 12, 2021 9:13 PM Read more >

Alberta premier says province will keep vaccine passport into at least early 2022

EDMONTON — Premier Jason Kenney says the Alberta version of a vaccine passport is helping increase vaccinations and drive down COVID-19 cases, but notes it will be in place until at least the early months of next year.

Oct 12, 2021 5:46 PM Read more >

'Shallow graves': Man admits to murdering woman but not guilty in daughter's death

CALGARY — A man admitted to killing a Calgary mother at the beginning of his murder trial Tuesday but says he's not guilty in the death of her toddler.

Oct 12, 2021 5:09 PM Read more >

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 >