Alberta News

Emissions cap on oil and gas sector must consider what is 'achievable': Cenovus CEO

CALGARY — The chief executive of one of Canada's major oilsands producers said he's not opposed to a federal cap on greenhouse gas emissions from the oil and gas sector, as long as the government realizes that large-scale emissions reductions will ta

Nov 3, 2021 2:26 PM Read more >

Duchene scores OT winner for Predators in 3-2 win over Flames

CALGARY — Exhaustion quickly turned to elation for Matt Duchene. Duchene capped a gruelling overtime shift by scoring the overtime winner for the Nashville Predators in Tuesday's 3-2 win that ended the Calgary Flames' run of victories at six.

Nov 3, 2021 1:22 AM Read more >

Man accused of killing doctor dies in hospital weeks before Alberta murder trial

CALGARY — A man who was to face trial later this month in the slaying of a family doctor at a central Alberta medical clinic has died. Deng Mabiour, 54, was charged with first-degree murder in last year's death of Dr.

Nov 2, 2021 6:40 PM Read more >

Alberta politician angry after COVID-19 protesters leave gallows, noose at her house

EDMONTON — An Alberta member of the legislature says she is outraged after COVID-19 protesters came to her house on the weekend and hung up a noose.

Nov 2, 2021 4:56 PM Read more >

Murder or accident: Calgary man's trial in toddler's death hears final arguments

CALGARY — The lawyer for a man who has admitted to murdering his former girlfriend but denies killing her daughter says a lack of evidence should raise reasonable doubt about his guilt, but the Crown says his denial is a calculated scheme to get away

Nov 2, 2021 4:47 PM Read more >

Alberta introduces bill to upgrade thousands of kilometres of nature trails

EDMONTON — Alberta is proposing legislation that the government says would modernize and upgrade thousands of kilometres of recreational trails on public lands.

Nov 2, 2021 4:07 PM Read more >

Calgary pastor and brother appealing sanctions for COVID-19 civil contempt

CALGARY — A Calgary pastor and his brother are appealing sanctions they received for violating Alberta's COVID-19 rules.

Nov 2, 2021 12:49 PM Read more >

$Labour shortages slowing pace of fleet activations, Calfrac Well Services says$

Labour shortages slowing pace of fleet activations, Calfrac Well Services says

CALGARY — Calfrac Well Services Ltd says widespread labour shortages are a challenge for the sector even as a rally in commodity prices helps drive a recovery in the oilpatch.

Nov 2, 2021 12:03 PM Read more >

'If I could do it again, I would': Keith regrets sitting out Blackhawks investigation

EDMONTON — Former Chicago Blackhawks defenceman Duncan Keith says he should have agreed to be interviewed for an investigation into how the team handled allegations of sexual assault levied by a prospect against a former assistant coach.

Nov 1, 2021 11:59 PM Read more >

Drasaitl dominant as red-hot Edmonton Oilers down Seattle Kraken 5-2

EDMONTON — Monday was a night of firsts for the Edmonton Oilers. Leon Draisaitl had two goals and two assists and three other players scored their first of the season as the Oilers continued their hot start with a 5-2 victory over the Seattle Kraken.

Nov 1, 2021 11:08 PM Read more >